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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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ab-

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away from; absent

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2
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abdominocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove fluid

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3
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acrocyanosis

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blue condition of the extremeties

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adenoma

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tumor of a gland

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5
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adrenomegaly

A

enlargement of the adrenal glands

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-algesia

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pain; sensitivity to pain

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analgesia

A

take away pain, free from pain

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anteroposterior

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passing from front to rear

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9
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antipyretic

A

against fever; fever-reducing

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aplasia

A

lack of formation or development; usually refers to an organ

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arteriosclerosis

A

thickening (hardening) of the arteries

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arthritis

A

inflammation of the joints

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13
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bradycardia

A

slow heart rate

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14
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cardiomegaly

A

enlargement of the heart

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cervicofacial

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pertaining to the face and neck

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chiroplasty

A

surgical repair of the hands

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17
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cholecystitis

A

inflammation of the gallbladder

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cyanosis

A

bluish condition of the skin

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19
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cystitis

A

bladder inflammation

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20
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cytology

A

study of cells

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21
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cytoscopy

A

microscopic examination of cells

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22
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dacryocystitis

A

inflammation of a tear sac

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dactyl/o

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digit, finger, or toe

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dermatosis

A

any skin lesion or eruption

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25
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dextr/o

A

right

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26
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duodenoscopy

A

inspection of the duodenum with a scope

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27
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dyskinesia

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difficult or painful movement

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28
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dyspepsia

A

indigestion or painful digestion

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29
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-emia

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pertaining to the blood

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30
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encephal/o

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pertaining to the brain

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31
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encephalitis

A

inflammation of the brain

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32
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endocarditis

A

inflammation of the lining inside the heart

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33
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enteritis

A

inflammation of the small intestine

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34
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gastrectasia

A

stretching of the stomach

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35
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gastritis

A

inflammation of the stomach

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36
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gingivoglossitis

A

inflammation of the gums and tongue

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37
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gynecopathy

A

any disease of the female reproductive system

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38
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hemiplegia

A

paralysis of one half of the body

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39
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hemostasis

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to stop or control bleeding

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40
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hepatomegaly

A

enlargement of the liver

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hyperplasia

A

excessive formation of cells or tissue

42
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hypoglycemia

A

less-than-normal blood glucose level

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hypothermia

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below normal temperature

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hysterorrhaphy

A

suturing of the uterus

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inter-

A

between, in the midst

46
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intracerebral

A

within the main part of the brain

47
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intravascular

A

within a vessel

48
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laparotomy

A

incision of the abdominal wall

49
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leukopenia

A

decreased white cells

50
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lipectomy

A

excision of fatty tissue

51
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litholysis

A

destruction of a stone

52
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-logy

A

the study of

53
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lymphadenitis

A

inflammation of the lymph glands/nodes

54
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-lysis

A

destruction, destroy, dissolution

55
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-malacia

A

softening of tissue

56
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mammoplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of the breast

57
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meningocele

A

herniation of the meninges

58
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menostasis

A

suppression of menses

59
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metrorrhexis

A

rupture of the uterus

60
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myc/o

A

fungus or mold

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nasopharyngeal

A

pertaining to nose and throat

62
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necrosis

A

death of tissue or bone

63
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nephrolysis

A

destruction of kidney tissue

64
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nephropathy

A

disease of the kidney

65
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neurotripsy

A

surgical crushing of a nerve

66
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onychocryptosis

A

an ingrown (hidden) nail, finger or toe

67
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onychomycosis

A

condition of fungus of the nails

68
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oophorectomy

A

excision of an ovary

69
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orchidectomy

A

surgical removal of a testicle

70
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osteoarthropathy

A

disease of joints in bones

71
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osteocyte

72
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otalgia

A

pain in the ear

73
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-pepsis

74
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peri-

A

around, about

75
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phag/o

A

to ingest or eat

76
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phleborrhexis

A

rupture of a vein

77
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-phonia

78
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pneum/o

79
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pneumon/o

80
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posteromedial

A

middle of the back, middle of backside

81
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proctorrhagia

A

hemorrhage from the rectum

82
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pyeloplasty

A

surgical repair of the renal pelvis

83
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pyogenesis

A

formation of pus

84
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retinopathy

A

disease of the retina

85
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retroperitoneal

A

behind the peritoneum

86
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rhinorrhea

A

flow or discharge from the nose

87
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-rrhagia

A

burst forth, hemorrhage

88
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-rrhexis

A

rupture of a vessel, organ, or tissue

89
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splenomegaly

A

enlargement of the spleen

90
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-stasis

A

to stop or control

91
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sten/o

92
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stomatomycosis

A

condition of fungus in the mouth

93
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-stomy

A

forming a new opening

94
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subpulmonary

A

below the lungs

95
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tachycardia

A

increased heart rate

96
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tenodynia

A

painful tendon

97
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thrombectomy

A

surgical removal of a blood clot

98
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transthorax

A

across the chest

99
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tympan/o

A

eardrum, drumlike

100
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unilateral

A

one one side

101
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vas/o

A

vessel or duct

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