Medical Terminology Basics Flashcards
An Abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word of a phrase and pronounced as a word. Example: AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acronym
A word that comes from the name of a person, place, or thing associated with the word. Example: Parkinson disease was named after James Parkinson
Eponym
To transport materials throughout the body using the blood. The blood transports oxygen and nutrients and collects wastes through the body. Components in the blood also fight infections and forms clots.
Cardiovascular System
Heart, arteries, arterioles, veins, venules, and blood
Cardiovascular System
Gastrointestinal system, breaks down, digests, and absorbs nutrients.
Digestive System
Mouth, tongue, teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and appendix
Digestive System
Produces hormones that circulate in the blood. These hormones go to target tissues, which stimulate a particular action.
Endocrine System
The pituitary gland, pancreas, adrenal cortex and medulla, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, ovaries, and testes.
Endocrine System
A barrier that protects the body and acts as a sense organ. It helps to retain body fluids, protect against infection, and helps regulate body temperature.
Integumentary System
Skin, subcutaneous tissue, sweat and sebaceous glands, hair, nails, and sense receptors
Integumentary System
Maintains fluid balance. Protects the internal environment of the body.
Lymphatic System
Provides immunity to some diseases. Protects the internal environment of the body.
Immune system
Lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, spleen lymphocytes, and antibodies
Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Involved with movement, heat production, support, and protection of the body
Musculoskeletal System
Bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage
Musculoskeletal System
