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Medical Vocabulary chapters 1-4 Flashcards

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abate

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to lessen, ease, decrease, or cease

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abnormal (AB)

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pertaining to away from the norm

ab - away from
norm - rule
al - pertaining to

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abscess

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localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body

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acute (ac)

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sudden, sharp, sever; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course.

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adhesion

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literally means a process of being stuck together

adhes - stuck to
ion - process

abdominal adhesion usually involves the intestines and is caused by inflammation or trauma..may require surgery

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afferent

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carrying impulses toward a center

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ambulatory (AMB)

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condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed

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antidote

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substance given to counteract poisons and their effects

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antipyretic

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pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature

anti - against
pyret - fever
ic - pertaining to

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antiseptic

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pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaction); a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections

anti - against
sept - putrefaction (against sepsis)
ic - pertaining to

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antitussive

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pertaining to an agent that works against coughing

anti - against
tuss - cough
ive - nature of, quality of

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apathy

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condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent

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asepsis

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without decay; sterile free from all living microorganisms

a - without
sepsis - decay

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autoclave

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an apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure to reach a heat of 250-254 degrees for a specified time, such as 30 minutes for a single wrapped item

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autonomy

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condition of being self-governed; to function independently

auto - self
nom - law
y - condition

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axillary (ax)

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pertaining to the armpit

axill - armpit
ary - pertaining to

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biopsy (Bx)

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surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis

bi(o) - life
opsy - to view

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cachexia (kakeksia)

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condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.

cac - bad
hexia - condition

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centigrade (C)

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literally means having 100 steps or degrees; unit of temperature measurement (Celsius scale) with a boiling point at 100 degrees and freezing point at 0.

centi - one hundred
grade - a step

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centimeter (cm)

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unit of measurement in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter

centi - one hundred
meter - measure

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centrifuge

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device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids

centr/i - center
fuge - to flee

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chemotherapy

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the use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease, specifically drugs used in cancer therapy

chem/o - chemical
therapy - treatment

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chronic

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pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or of slow progression; the opposite of acute

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diagnosis (Dx)

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determination of the cause and nature of a disease

dia - through
gnosis - knowledge

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diaphoresis
to carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating dia - through phoresis - to carry
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disease
literally means lack of ease; a pathological condition of the body that presents with a series of symptoms, signs, and lab findings different from normal body states
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disinfectant
chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria dis - apart infect - to infect ant - forming
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efferent
carrying impulses away from a center
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empathy
the ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person
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epidemic
pertaining to among the people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pathological organism epi - upon dem - people ic - pertaining to
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etiology
study of the causes of disease eti/o - cause logy - study of
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excision
process of cutting out, surgical removal ex - out cis - to cut ion - process
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febrile
pertaining to fever, a sustained body temperature above 98.6
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gram (g)
unit of weight in the metric system; a cubic centimeter or a milliliter of water is equal to the weight of a gram
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heterogeneous
literally means pertaining to a different formation; composed of unlike substances; the opposite of homogeneous heter - different gene - formation, produce ous - pertaining to
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illness
state of being sick
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incision
process of cutting into in - in, into cis - to cut ion - process
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kilogram
unit of weight in the metric system; 1000 g; a kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds kilo - a thousand gram - a weigh
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liter (L)
unit of volume in the metric system; 1000 mL; a liter is equal to 33.8 fl oz or 1.0567 qt
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macroscopic
pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye macr/o - large scop - to examine ic - pertaining to
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malaise
a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease
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malformation
means a process of being badly shaped, deformed; a structural defect that fails to form normal shape and therefore can affect the function (cleft lip) mal - bad format - a shaping ion - process
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malignant
means formation of a bad kind; growing worse, harmful, cancerous malign - bad kind ant - forming
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maximal
pertaining to the greatest possible quantity, number, or degree maxim - greatest
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microgram (mcg)
unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 mg micro - small gram - weight
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microorganism
small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
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milligram (mg)
unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 g
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milliliter (mL)
unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001 L
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minimal
pertaining to the least possible quantity, number, or degree
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multiform
occurring in or having many shapes; an object that has more than one defined shape
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necrosis
abnormal condition of tissue death
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neopathy
new disease | neo - new
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oncology
the study of tumors; the study of the etiology, the characteristics, treatments, etc., of cancer onc/o - tumor
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pallor
paleness, a lack of color
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palmar
pertaining to the palm of the hand
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paracentesis
surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal | centesis - surgical puncture
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prognosis
state of foreknowledge; prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person
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prophylactic
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy prophylactic - guarding
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pyrogenic
pertaining to the production of heat; a fever
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radiology
study of x-rays and other imaging modalities
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rapport
relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician
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syndrome
a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterize a specific disease or pathological condition
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topography
description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located
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triage
a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment
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medical record
written document of info describing a patient and his health care. may contain dates, observations, medical interventions and tx
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HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act passed in 1996.
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PHI
protected health information
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medical history (Hx)
document describing past and current history of all medical conditions experienced by the pt.
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Physical Examination (PE)
current head-to-toe assessment of pt physical condition
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What is in the nurses notes?
vital signs, tx, procedures, and pt's responses to such care
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what is in the physicians notes?
documentation given by the dr. regarding pts condition, results of exam, summary of test results, plan of tx. Assessment and diagnosis (Dx)
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what is a consultation report?
documentation given by specialists whom the physician asked to evaluate pt.
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what are ancillary/miscellaneous reports?
documentation of procedures or therapies provided during care, such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, or chemotherapy
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operative report
report from surgery pre-op/post-op
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pathology report
finding or results of samples taken from bone marrow, blood, or tissue
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discharge summary
outline summary of pt hospital care date of admission, Dx, course of tx follow up care etc..
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what is SOAP?
subjective, objective, assessment, plan -method of documentation, all parts of the pt chart
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what is the subjective portion of SOAP?
any complaints made by the patient including symptoms (sore throat, nausea, dizziness) Dr. can see pt is bothered by symptom but cannot see symptom
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what is the Objective portion of SOAP?
Symptoms that can be observed, seen, felt, smelled, heard, or measured. all vital signs and data relating to the physical examination (PE).
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What is the Assessment part of SOAP?
interpretation of the subjective and objective findings. generally includes diagnosis, rule out a disease/condition.
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What is the Plan portion of SOAP?
includes management and treatment regiment for the pt. includes lab tests, physical therapy, diet, medications, surgical interventions, pt referrals, pt teaching, and follow up.
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abrasion
process of scraping away from a surface, such as skin or teeth, by friction
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anesthetize
to induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic
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asystole
without contraction of the heart; a life threatening cardiac condition characterized by the absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart
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comatose
deep sleep, total lack of consciousness
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epithelium
structure that covers the internal and external organs of the body and the lining of vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs. layer of cells forming outermost layer of the skin
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exogenous
pertaining to originating outside the body or an organ of the body (disease caused by a bacterial or viral agent foreign to the body)
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grandiose
feeling of greatness
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gynecoid
to resemble a female
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hypertrophy
excessive nourishment, increased size of an organ, structure, or body caused by an increase in size of cells rather than number of cells (overgrowth)
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infection
pathogenic microorganism invades body
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nasolabial
pertaining to nose and lip
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palpate
use the hands or fingers to examine by touch to feel
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steroid
resembling a solid substance
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turgor
swelling; generally refers to expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid.
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afebrile
pertaining to without fever
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anicteric
a condition that is without signs of jaundice (anicteric hepatitis - a mild form of hepatitis in which there is no jaundice
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arrest
to stop, inhibit, restrain
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bifurcate
having two forks or two branches/divisions
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binary
to separate into two branches or composed of two elements
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concentration
process of being able to bring to the center one thought and focus on it while excluding other thoughts
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decompensation
failure of a system
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enucleate
to remove the kernel of. Used to describe the removal of the eyeball surgically or to remove a cataract
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extraocular
outside of the eye
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hyperactive
excessive activity
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hypoplasia
underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body
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insomnia
condition of not being able to sleep
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intermediary
pertaining to situated between two bodies or occurring between two periods of time
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laten
lying hidden; quiet, not active
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lumen
space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube
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multifocal
pertaining to or arising from many locations
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occlusion
process of closing or state of being closed such as of a passage or lumen
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parasternal
pertaining to either side of the sternum (breast bone)
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patent
wide open; freely open (opposite of occlusion)
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pericardial
pertaining to the pericardium (a fibrous sac surrounding the heart)
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polydactyly
pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes
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premenstrual
pertaining to the number of days before the discharge of the menses (the monthly flow of bloody fluid from the endometrium via the vagina)
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react
to act again
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regurgitation
process of a backward flow of solids or foods from the stomach to the mouth or backflow of blood
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sign
objective clinical evidence of an illness
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subacute
below sharp...used to describe the course of a disease process or the healing process following tissue injury
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superinfection
an infection following a previous infection produced by an overgrowth of a resistant strain of bacteria, fungi, or yeast (can occur as an adverse effect of antibiotic usage or overusage.)
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unconscious
abnormal state in which the person is not aware of his or her environment.

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