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Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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Acute

A

of sudden onset

having a short course

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Adhesion

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abnormal fibrous union of tissues

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Adipose

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fat/fatty

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Adrenal Gland

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Paired glands, located near the kidneys

produce various hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol

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5
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Aerobic

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able to survive only in the presence of oxygen

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Aerophagia

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swallowing of air

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7
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Albumin

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major protein of blood plasma that is produced in the liver

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Ambulate

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to walk

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Anaerobic

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able to survive only in the absence of oxygen

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Anemia

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condition characterized by a lower than normal red blood cell count

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Anorexia

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lack of appetite

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Anterior

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pertaining to the front of the body

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13
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Antiemetic

A

agent that combats nausea and vomiting

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Antigen

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any substance that induces an immunes response by the body

antibody formation

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Antitussive

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agent that combats coughing

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Anuria

A

the absence of urine formation

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Apnea

A

temporary absence or cessation of breathing

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Arrhythmia

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variation in rhythm of heart

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Asepsis

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lack of infection or contamination by microorganisms

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20
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Aspirate

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to remove fluid or gas from cavity by suction

to inhale

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21
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Asymptomatic

A

showing no signs of disease

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Atrophy

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wasting away of a part

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Atypical

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unusual

deviating from normal

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Benign

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not malignant

with favorable prognosis

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Bilateral

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occurring on two sides

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Biopsy

A

removal of small amount of tissues from the body for examination, usually microscopic

27
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Brady

A

slow

bradycardia

28
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Bronchitits

A

inflammation of the bronchi

29
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Calculus/Calculi

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a stone of concretion formed inside the body usually formed of mineral salts

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Cancer

A

a malignant tumor

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Carcinoma

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an invasive, malignant tumor arising from epithelial tissues

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Carditis

A

inflammation of the heart

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Cataract

A

opacity of the lens of the eye

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Centesis

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Perforation or tapping a body cavity or organ using a needle, aspirator or trochar

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Chronic

A

persisting over a long period of time

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Coagulation

A

clot formation

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Colitis

A

inflammation of the colon

38
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Conjucntiva

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membrane that lines the inner eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eyeball

39
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Cortisone

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a major hormone produced by the adrenal gland

40
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Cyanosis

A

bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by poor tissue oxygenation

41
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Cystitis

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inflammation (by infection) of the urinary bladder

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Cytology

A

study of cells

43
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Dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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Distal

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farthest from the central axis of the body

45
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Diuresis

A

increased production of urine

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Diuretic

A

agent that increases urine production

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Dorsal

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pertaining to the back

48
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Dyspnea

A

difficulty breathing

49
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Encephalitis

A

inflammation of the brain

50
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Endocarditis

A

inflammation of the lining of the heart chambers

51
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Enucleation

A

surgical removal of the eye

52
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Epistaxis

A

bleeding from the nose

53
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Erythrocyte

A

red blood cell

54
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Gastritis

A

inflammation of the stomach

55
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Hematoma

A

localized collection of blood in an organ, space, or tissu

56
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Veterinary ER/CC Terminology (2 decks)

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