Medical Lingo Flashcards
EFFUSION:
build up of excess fluid (swelling!)
Hepatomegaly:
enlarged liver
Cervical lymphadenopathy:
abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes (LNs) in the head and neck
Pharyngitis:
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx (sore throat)
Diffuse:
word “diffuse” means “widespread” and refers to pain that is more or less all over, or at least in many areas
Synovitis:
(or synovial inflammation) is when the synovium of a joint becomes inflamed (swollen)
Orthopnea:
shortness of breath that occurs while lying flat and is relieved by sitting or standing
Pnea- lungs
Ortho- laying flat –> standing
(ex: orthostatic hypotension)
XerophthalMIA:
abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye
-Ophthal (eye)
“Mia my X, did shed a tear when we broke up!”
Keratomalacia
an eye disorder that involves drying and clouding of the cornea (the clear layer in front of the iris and pupil) due to vitamin A deficiency
KerAtomAlAciA- vit A
KERA TOMA lacia
-KERA got a TOMAto thrown in her face! now she cant see right!
Follicular hyperkeratosis, also known as keratosis pilaris (KP),
is a skin condition characterized by excessive development of keratin in hair follicles, resulting in rough, cone-shaped, elevated papules
A papular lesion is a
solid, raised area, usually less than 1 cm in diameter, with distinct borders
Hemoptysis:
coughing up blood
Odynophagia is
pain when swallowing
The medical term for painful intercourse is
dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh), defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after sex
Comedones are
small, flesh-colored, white, or dark bumps that give skin a rough texture. The bumps are one type of acne. They are found at the opening of skin pores. A solid core can often be seen in the middle of the small bump
Akathisia is defined as
an inability to remain still
AKATHISiA
AKA THIS is A word means you need to sit still!!
Leiomyomas are
benign tumors that originate in smooth muscle cells of the myometrium, which is the thick middle layer of the uterine wall that contracts during childbirth and menstruation
Menorrhagia is
menstrual bleeding that lasts more than 7 days. It can also be bleeding that is very heavy. How do you know if you have heavy bleeding? If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding.
Myalgia describes
muscle aches and pain
Oropharynx:
The middle part of the throat connects to the oral cavity (mouth). It allows air, food and fluid to pass through
Cystitis
is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection
Hypha
each of the branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a FUNGUS
-tinea
nuchal rigidity
Resistance of the extensor muscles of the neck to being bent forwards (i.e., impaired neck flexion)
-think meningitis
The medical term for painful intercourse is
dyspareunia (dis-puh-ROO-nee-uh), defined as persistent or recurrent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after sex
enuresis
Nighttime loss of bladder control, or bed-wetting, usually in children.
gastroenteritis —
often called stomach flu
An adnexal (ad-nek-suhl) mass is a
growth that develops around the uterus, usually in your ovaries, fallopian tubes and neighboring connective tissues
AmbLYOPia
Lazy Eye
your eye is LYOPI
Mebendazole is
used to treat infections caused by worms (pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms.)
-Elderly patients and patients with comorbid conditions like liver impairment and/or end-stage renal disease should be monitored closely
meBEND-A-ZOLE
“I need you to BEND so I can out some tape on DA AZs-hOLE”
“worms come out of DA-AZOLE”
Kyphosis
Curvature of the spine (osteoporosis & age)
KYPHosis
“KYPH comes from strife look at the back on my wife!”
Xerosis
Dry skin
Ankylosing spondylitis
type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
“I got arthritis in my back from spullunciking”
A mononuclear spot test is also called
heterophile antibody test.
-This test can help confirm the diagnosis of Mono.
(Brought on by the Epstein-Barr virus)
-Need to check spleen size before returning to sports
Burton line is a clinical feature seen in patients with
lead poisoning.
* Burton line is a thin, grey-blue line that is visible along the margin of the gums at the base of the teeth.
– think Tim Burton character
another name for Vitamin B12
cobalamin
Paresthesia
-refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body
Urticaria
medical term for hives
Varicocele
scrotum varicose veins
Spermatocele
A spermatocele (SPUR-muh-toe-seel) is an abnormal sac (cyst) that develops in the epididymis — the small, coiled tube located on the upper testicle that collects and transports sperm. Noncancerous and generally painless, a spermatocele usually is filled with milky or clear fluid that might contain sperm
what is the generic name for Ortho-Novum 777
Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (birth control)
Satellite lesions
small white pus-filled lesions surrounded by redness.
-In addition to the skin folds, lesions may be found on nearby skin outside the diaper area, such as the thighs or abdomen.
-usually a common sign of the yeast infection.
The stool guaiac test
looks for hidden (occult) blood in a stool sample. It can find blood even if you cannot see it yourself.
kolpik spots
Cluster of tiny white papules with an erythematous base on buccal mucosa
rubeoLA - measLes - kopLick spots
