Medical Terminology Definitions Flashcards
Endocrine gland
produces an internal secretion
Nocturia
urination at night
Myocardridium
muscle layer of heart walls
Paraplegia
paralysis in the lower extremities
Root: ren
kidney
Cervical
neck region
Lacrimal
pertaining to tear
Spermatogenesis
the process by which testicular germ cells develop in sperm
Conjuctivitis
pink eye
Root: cyte
cell
Electrocardium
a record of the electrical signal in the heart
Cilia
hair like motile projection on cell surface
Prefix: cry
hidden
Root: pleura
membrane that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs
Papilla
small projection
Blepharoplasty
procedure involving the surgical repair of the eyelid
Hormones
chemical messengers of endocrine system
Root: genit
female and male sex organs
Micturition
act of passing urine
Emisis
vomit
Rhinoplasty
cosmetic procedure of nose
Sigmoid
means s-shaped
Hemiplegia
the arm and leg of one side of the body are affected
Contusion
bruise
Otoscrope
instrument to examine the ear
Hypogonadism
testosterone deficiency
Root: lith
store
Sulcus
furrow, ditch
Orthotic
appliance to correct an abnormality
Ductus
lead
Idiopathic
disease of unknown origin
Root: tax
coordination
Thoracentesis
removal of fluid by surgical puncture from chest cavity
Homeostasis
maintain stability of body system
Cholecystitis
inflammation in gallbladder
Myelin
fatty white material around a nerve axon
Amnion
membrane around fetus
Polydipsia
condition of thirst
Glycosuria
sugar in urine
Motile
mature sperm becomes capable of movement
Cystitis
urinary bladder infection
Ophthalmoscope
equipment to examine the eye
