Medical Terms Flashcards
Adenocarcinoma
A malignant tumor of the glands
Adenopathy
The enlargement of the glands, especially the lymph nodes
Afebrille
Without fever
Amoxicillin
A generic name for an aminopenicillin antibiotic
Aneurysm
A localized dilatation of the wall of the blood vessel
Arteriogram
The radiographic visualization of an artery after injection of a contrast medium
Ascites
The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Atelectasis
The collapse of a portion of the lung
Auscultation
The act of listening for sounds produced within the body with an unaided ear or with a stethoscope
Bilateral
Affecting both sides
Bronchodilator
Any drug that has the capability of increasing the capacity of the pulmonary air passages and improving ventilation to the lungs
Bruit
A sound or murmur heard on auscultation
Caries
The condition of decay and destruction of tooth
Cephalosporin
A generic name for any of the large group of broad-spectrum antibiotics
Claudication
Cramping pains of the calves caused by poor circulation to the leg muscles
Continent
The ability to control urination and defecation urges
Cor pulmonale
An abnormal heart condition characterized by increased size of the right ventricle
Cyanosis
The bluish purple discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygenated blood
Dentition
Refers to the position and condition of the teeth
Diuresis
Increased urine excretion
Diuretic
A substance that promotes the excretion of urine
Doxepin
A generic name for an antidepressant
Dyspnea
Labored or difficult breathing
Dysrhythmia
A disordered rhythm
Echocardiogram
A diagnostic procedure using ultrasound to study heart structure and motion
Edema
The accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues of the body
Effusion
The escape of fluid into a body cavity
Embolus
A mass that is brought by the blood from another vessel and that obstructs blood circulation
Emesis
An act or instance of vomiting
Empiric
Treating a disease based on observation and experience rather than reasoning alone
Erythema
Redness of the skin
Erythromycin
A generic name for a broad-spectrum antibiotic
Fibrillation
The uncoordinated twitching of muscle fibers
Flora
Normally occurring microorganisms living within the body that provide natural immunity against certain organisms
Gallop
An abnormal heart rhythm
Hemoptysis
The coughing or spitting up of blood from the respiratory tract
Heparin
A generic name for an anticoagulant
Homans’ sign
Calf pain with dorsiflexion of foot
Hydrate
A compound containing water molecules
Infiltrate
Fluid, cells, or other substances passing into tissue spaces
Intrauterine
Within the uterus
Ischemia
A decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part
Isosorbide
A generic name for a nitrate-based antianginal agent
Lorazepam
A generic anxiety drug
Metastasis
The transfer of disease from on organ/part to another not directly connected with it
Nebulization
A treatment by a spray
Nifedipine
A generic name for a calcium channel blocker
Nitrogycerin
A generic name for a coronary vasodilator and antianginal
Nocturnal
Occurring at night
Nystagmus
The involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball
Occlusion
The act of closure or state of being closed
