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Medical terms chp 3 (1/4) Flashcards

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1
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Biopsy

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removing tissue from a living person for labrotory examination

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Carcinoma

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a malignant and invasive epithilial tumor

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-opsy (s)

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to view

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bi- (r)

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life

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-oma (s)

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tumor, mass

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carcin- (r)

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cancer

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Cryosurgery

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use of liquid mitrogen or argon gas in a probe to freeze and kill abnormal tissue

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-ery (s)

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process of

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cry/o

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icy cold

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cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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cutan/e (r/cf)

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skin

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dermatology

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medical specialty concerned with disorders of the skin

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dermat/o (r/cf)

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skin

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dermatologist

A

medical specialist in diseases of the skin

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dermatologic

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pertaining to the skin and dermatology

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etiology

A

the study of the causes of a disease

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eti/o (r/cf)

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cause

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excrete

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to pass waste products of metabolism out of the body

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Excretion

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Excretion removal of waste products of metabolism out of the body

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ex (p)

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out of, away from

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-crete (r)

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separate

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ion- (s)

A

action

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Flora

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The population of microorganisms covering the exterior and interior surfaces of healthy animals

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integument

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Pertaining to the covering of the body

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prognosis

A

Forecast of the probable future course and outcome of a disease

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Pro (p)

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projecting forward

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Secrete

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To produce a chemical substance in a cell and release it from the cell

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secret- (r)

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produce

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Secretion

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Production by cell(s) of a physiological, active substance and its movement out of the cell

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Squamous cell

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Flat scale like epithelial cell

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Synthesis

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The process of building a compound from different elements

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-thesis (r)

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To organize, arrange

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Synthetic

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Built up or put together from simpler compounds

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-thet- (r)

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arrange

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Vasoconstriction

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Reduction and diameter of a blood vessel

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Vasodilation

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Increase in diameter of a blood vessel

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vas/o (r/cf)

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blood vessel

38
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The structure of the skin enables these functions to take place

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Vitamin D synthesis for bone growth and maintenance (as little as 15 to 30 minutes) sensation to detect touch pressure, heat, cold pain, vibration and tissue injury. We have the most nerve endings in our face fingers, palms souls, nipples, and genitals, excretion and secretion, social functions, blush and self-conscious goes pale when frightened. The skin is a physical barrier against injury, chemicals, ultraviolet, rays, microbes, and toxins.

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IM

A

intramuscular

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SC

A

subcutaneous

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TB

A

tuberculosis

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UV

A

ultraviolet

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Adipose

A

Containing fat

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-ose (s)

A

Full of

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adip- (r)

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fat

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analgesic

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Substance that reduces or leaves the response to pain without producing loss of consciousness

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an- (p)

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without

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-alges- (r)

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Sensation of pain

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analgesia

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State in which pain is reduced or relieved

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ia- (s)

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Condition

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Dermis

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Connective tissue layer of the skin beneath the epidermis

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Dandruff

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Scales and hair from shedding of the epidermis

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Derm- (r)

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skin

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Dermal

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Pertaining to the skin

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Epidermis

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Top layer of the skin

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Follicle

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Spherical mass of cells containing cavity or a small cul-de-sac, such as a hair follicle

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Hypodermis

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Connective tissue layer of skin below the dermis

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Intradermal

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Within the epidermis

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Intramuscular

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Within the muscle

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Keratin

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Protein, present, and skin hair and nails

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Kerat-

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Hard protein

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Melanin

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Black pigment, fountain, hair, skin, and the retina

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-in (s)

A

Substance

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melan- (r)

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Black pigment

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Sebaceous glands

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Glands in the dermis that open into hair, follicles and secrete a waxy fluid called sebum

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sebac/e (r/cf)

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wax

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Sebum

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Waxy of creation of the sebaceous glands

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Subcutaneous

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Below the skin

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Transdermal

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Going across or through the skin

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trans- (p)

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Across, through

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Ultraviolet

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Light rays at a higher frequency than the violet end of the spectrum

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-Violet (r)

A

Violet bluish, purple

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ultra- (p)

A

Beyond

72
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wheal

A

Small itchy, swelling of the skin (wheals raised binding injection do not itch)

Medical Terminology (14 decks)

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