Med Terms #6 Flashcards
What is insomnia?
The inability to sleep
What is hyper trophy?
Enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of cells within them
What is ischemia?
An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles
What is Korsakoffs Syndrome?
Associated with alcoholism
Chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency in vitamin B1 (thiamine)
What is leukocytopenia?
A decrease in the number of WBCs placing individuals at risk for infection
What is myelitis?
Inflammation of the spinal chord
What is neuralgia?
Intense pain along the course of a nerve particularly of the head and face
What is neuritis?
Inflammation of a peripheral nerve usually causing pain or loss of function
What is an oophprectomy?
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries
What is osteochondritis?
A joint condition on which a piece of cartilage along with a layer of bone beneath it comes loose from the end of the bone
