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
