Med Term Important Stuff Flashcards
an examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements that may indicate various pathologic conditions
urinalysis
inflammation of the glomeruli within the kidney
glomerulonephritis
kidney stones
nephrolithiasis
multiple fluid filled sacs within and on the kidney
PKD… polycystic kidney disease
inflammation of the lining of the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma
pyelonephritis
high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease
renal hypertension
antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect
diabetes insipidus
insulin is not secreted adequately or not used properly in the body
diabetes mellitus
x ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder
retrograde pyelogram (RP)
direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with and endoscope
cytoscopy
process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood
dialysis
passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder
urinary catheterization
arf means
acute renal failure
rp means
retrograde pyelogram
bun means
blood urea nitrogen
endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
endometriosis
malignant tumor of the ovary
ovarian carcinoma
inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
malignant tumor of the breast arising from milk glands and ducts
carcinoma of the breast
premature separation of the implanted placenta
abruptio placentae
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
ectopic pregnancy
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
placenta previa
a system of scoring an infant’s physical condition one and five minutes after birth
APGAR score
choromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low set ears, slanted eyes
down syndrome
hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
hydrocephalus
x ray imaging of the breast
mammography
test for cervical or vaginal cancer
pap smear
afp means
alpha fetoprotein
d&c means
dilation and curettage
ob
obstetrics
para 2-0-1-2
a womans reproductive history… full term infants, preterm infants, abortions, living children
malignant tumor of the testicles
testicular cancer
twisting of the spermatic cord
testicular torsion
inflammation of the genital tract mucosa, caused by infection with gonococci
gonorrhea
chronic std caused by a spirochete
syphilis
microscopic examination of ejaculated fluid
semen analysis
finger palpation through the anal canal and rectum to examine the prostate gland
digital rectal examination
excision of benign prostatic hyperplasia using a resectoscope through the urethra
transurethral resection of the prostate
bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens
vasectomy
dre means
digital rectal examination
sti means
sexually transmitted infection
turp means
transurethral resection of the prostate
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain
hydrocephalus
congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts
spina bifida
brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration, personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning
alzheimer disease
degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity
epilepsy
hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration
huntington disease
destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the cns and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue
multiple sclerosis
autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
myasthenia gravis
paralysis
palsy
degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement
parkinson disease
inflammation of the meninges
meningitis
viral infection affecting peripheral nerves
herpres zoster (shingles)
abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges
brain tumor
temporary brain dysfunctions after injury usually clearing within 24 hours
cerebral concussion
bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; lasts longer than 24 hours
cerebral contusion
disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke
cerebrovascular accident
samples of cerebrospinal fluid are examined
csf analysis
x ray imaging of the arterial blood vessel in the brain after injection of contrast material
cerebral angiography
x ray technique that generates computerized multiple images of the brain and spinal cord
computed tomography of the brain
x ray imaging of the spinal canal after injection of contrast medium into the subarachnoid space
myelography
magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy create images of the brain and spinal cord
mri
radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in the brain to image the metabolic activity of cells
positron emission tomography PET
recording of the electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalography
csf is withdrawn from between two lumbar vertebrae for analysis
lumbar puncture
use of specialized instrument to locate and treat targets in the brain
stereotactic radiosurgery
afp means
alpha fetoprotein
avm means
arteriovenous malformation
cns means
central nervous system
csf means
cerebrospinal fluid
icp means
intracranial pressure
tens means
transcutaneous electral nerve stimulation
tia
transient ischemic attack
