Medical Terminology Flashcards
Acute
of sudden onset
having a short course
Adhesion
abnormal fibrous union of tissues
Adipose
fat/fatty
Adrenal Gland
Paired glands, located near the kidneys
produce various hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol
Aerobic
able to survive only in the presence of oxygen
Aerophagia
swallowing of air
Albumin
major protein of blood plasma that is produced in the liver
Ambulate
to walk
Anaerobic
able to survive only in the absence of oxygen
Anemia
condition characterized by a lower than normal red blood cell count
Anorexia
lack of appetite
Anterior
pertaining to the front of the body
Antiemetic
agent that combats nausea and vomiting
Antigen
any substance that induces an immunes response by the body
antibody formation
Antitussive
agent that combats coughing
Anuria
the absence of urine formation
Apnea
temporary absence or cessation of breathing
Arrhythmia
variation in rhythm of heart
Asepsis
lack of infection or contamination by microorganisms
Aspirate
to remove fluid or gas from cavity by suction
to inhale
Asymptomatic
showing no signs of disease
Atrophy
wasting away of a part