Medical Terminology (MT) #4 Flashcards
Occlusive
causing or characterized by occlude (close up or block off)
Orthostatic Hypotension
Form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down
Orthostasis
maintenance of an upright posture
Otitis Media
ear infection of the middle ear
Palliative
ease without curing
Palpitation
an abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart
paraplegia
paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs
parenteral
situated or occurring outside of the intestines (IV, IM, SC)
paresthesia
a sensation of prickling, tingling or creeping on the skin without a cause
pharmacology
the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value
phlebitis
Inflammation fo the veins
phonophobia
pathological fear of sound or of speaking aloud
photophobia
an abnormal fear of light
photosensitivity
sensitive or sensitized to the action of radiant energy
placebo
a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
Polydipsia
excessive thirst
polymyalgia rheumatic
Inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness
polyuria
excessive or abnormally large production or passage of urine
potency
measure of drug activity expressed in terms of amount required to produce an effect of given intensity
preservative
a substance added to prevent decomposition by microbial growth
priapism
painful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state
Prodromal
early symptoms that might indicate the start of a disease
Prognosis
the likely course of a disease or ailment
Prophylactic
intended to prevent disease
Pruritis
itch
Psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind
Purulent
consisting of, containing or discharging pus
rales
an abnormal sound heard accompanying the normal respiratory sounds
Raynaud’s Syndrome
causes areas of the body such as fingers and ties to feel numb or cold in response to cold temperature or stress
Regurgitation
the act of regurgitating (the be thrown or poured back)
Relapse
a recurrence of illness
Reye’s Syndrome
rare condition characterized by swelling in the liver and brain
Rhinitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose
