Medical Terms A-H Flashcards
Abdominocentesis
Surgical puncture of the abnorminal cavity to remove fluid
Acronym
A word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term
Acute
Condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration
Angiography
Process of producing an x-ray,or radiographic study, of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the appendix
Arteriosclerosis
Abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
Arthralgia
Pain in a joint or joints
Colostomy
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
Cyanosis
Blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
Dermatologist
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
Diagnosis
The identification of a disease
Diarrhea
The frequent flow of loose or watery stools
Edema
Swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body
Endarterial
Pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery
Eponym
A disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first
Erythrocyte
A mature red blood cell
Fissure
A groove or crack-like sore of the skin; also normal folds in the contours of the brain
Fistula
An abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body
Gastralgia
Pain in the stomach
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining
Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
Gastrosis
Any disease of the stomach
Hemorrhage
The loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
Hepatomegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the liver
Hypertension
Higher-than-normal blood pressure
Hypotension
Lower-than-normal blood pressure
