Medical Terms Flashcards
autopsy
visual examination of dead body to determine cause of death
hyperthyroidism
excessive activity of thyroid
anemia
deficiency of red blood cells (no blood)
dysentary
condition of painful intestines
endocrine glands
organs that secrete chemicals within the body
hypoglycemia
deficiency of sugar in blood
exocrine glands
organs that secrete chemicals to the outside
resection
removal of an organ or structure
transdermal
pertaining to through the skin
hyperglycemia
excessive sugar in blood
adenitis
inflammation of gland
adenoma
tumor of gland
arthralgia
pain in joints
arthritis
inflammation of joints
arthrogram
record of bones and joints
arthroscope
instrument used to examine joints
arthroscopy
visual examination of joints
biology
study of life
biopsy
viewing of life under a microscope
carcinoma
cancerous tumor
cardiac
pertaining to the heart
cardiology
study of the heart
cephalic
pertaining to the head
cerebral
pertaining to the cerebrum
cerebrovascular accident
stroke
cytoscope
instrument used to examine cells
cystoscopy
visual examine of urinary bladder
cytology
study of cells
dermal
pertaining to skin
dermatitis
inflammation of skin
dermatosis
abnormal condition of skin
diagnosis
complete knowledge of patient’s condition
diameter
measurement of width across a circle
dysentary
condition of painful intestines
electrocardiogram
record of electricity in heart