MEDTERM DEFINITIONS Flashcards
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erythrocytes
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carry oxygen
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leukocytes
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white blood cells
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thrombocytes
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help the blood clot
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virus
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small particle containing genetic material surrounded by a protein coat
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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laparotomy
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cutting into the abdomen for evidence of disease
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nephrectomy
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cutting into the kidney
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neurology
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study of the nerves
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oncologist
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specialist in the study of cancer
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ophthalmoscope
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device used to make images of the eye
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osteoarthritis
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inflammation of the joint membrane
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pathologist
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specialist in the study of disease
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psychosis
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abnormal condition of the mind
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renal
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pertaining to the kidney
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rhinitis
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inflammation of the nose
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sarcoma
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cancerous tumor
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thrombocyte
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platelet
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thrombosis
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condition of the blood forming a clot
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neural
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relating to the nervous system
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arthragea
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joint stiffness
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gastrectomy
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portion of the stomach removed
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leukemia
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large cancerous cells found in the blood stream
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hemoglobin
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protein in the red blood cells
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arthrogram
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x-ray of a joint
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neuralgia
condition of pain
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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hyperthyroidism
thyroid gland makes to much thyroid hormone
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach lining
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neurologist
specialist in the study of the brain and nervous system
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nephrology
study of the kidneys
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hepatoma
cancerous tumor
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biopsy
removing a small part of something in the body and sending it into a lab to be examined to look for signs of disease
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nephrosis
kidney disorder
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gastroscope/laparoscope
views upper parts of gastrointestinal tract
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laparoscopy
tool inserted into the abdomen to view organs and do procedures
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prognosis
likely the beginning of a disease
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neurotomy
heating or freezing a nerve to stop pain
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anemia
no blood
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autopsy
viewing and examining a dead body to find out cause of death
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diagnosis
identification of illness
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dysentery
condition or process
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endocrine glands
secretes hormones
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epigastric
upper/middle area of stomach
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hyperglycemia
to much insulin in the blood stream
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pericardium
thin fluid sack that surrounds the heart
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prostate gland
located in front of the bladder; top portion of the tube that drains urine
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resection
removing some of, or all of a organ
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retrogastric
pertaining to behind the stomach
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subhepatic
situated or occurring under the liver
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transdermal
application of medication through skin
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transurethral
tube that leads form the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
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cells
individual units that are found in all parts of the body
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tissues
similar cells grouped together to do a specific job
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organs
structures composed of several kinds of tissue
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systems
group of organs working together to perform complex functions
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urinary system
produces urine and sends it out of the body
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endocrine system
secretes hormones that are carried by blood to other organs
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musculoskeletal system
supports the body and helps it move
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digestive system
takes food into the body and breaks it down to be absorbed in the blood stream
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circulatory system
transports blood containing nutrients, gases, and other substances through the body
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respiratory system
moves air in and out of the body
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reproductive system
produces cells that unite to form another
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skin and sense organs
receives messages from the environment and sends them to the brain
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nervous system
carries electrical messages to and from the brain to the spinal cord
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craniotomy
bone flap is removed from skill to access the brain during surgery
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mediastinal
area between the lungs
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tracheotomy
incision of the neck
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cervical
relating to the neck region
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lateral
to the side of
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chondrosarcoma
cancerous bone tumor
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radiology
imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease
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fibromyalgia
wide-spread, chronic muskuloskeletal pain
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nostalgia
pain felt when longing for the past
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hyperglycemia
increased blood glucose
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hypoxia
condition of insufficient oxygen
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asphyxia
condition of increased oxygen levels in blood
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appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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cytomegaly
enlargement of the cells
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hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
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lymphoma
cancer causing tumors in lymph nodes
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sarcoma
tumors on connective tissue
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narcosis
drug induced intoxication and unconscious
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silicosis
abnormal ling condition caused by inhaling dust containing silica
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gonorrhea
STD causing penile/vaginal discharge
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hemorrhage
excessive loss of blood from a uptured vessel
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hypoxia
condition of insufficient oxygen
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asphyxia
increased oxygen levels in the blood that cause unconsciousness
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anteiosclerosis
thickening of arterial walls
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otosclerosis
hardening of the inner ear
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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polyuria
excessive urination
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proteinuria
excessive protein in the urine
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paracentesis
puncture by needle to remove fluid
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thoracentesis
puncture to remove fluid from between lungs and chest wall
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atrophy
wasting away ; having no nourishment
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adrenal glands
glands near the kidneys
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anaphylaxis
hypersensitivity causing swelling that pushes things apart
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antepartum
before giving birth
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antibody
protein that works against foreign substances
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antigen
bacteria and viruses that work against the natural cells of the body
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bilateral
both sides
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bipedal
both feet
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bifurcate
splitting in two
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bradykinin
compounding d that dilates blood vessels, causing the blood to flow in slow motion
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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dysuria
difficulty and pain when urinating
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ectopic
out of place pregnancy
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endoscopy
visual examination
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extracellular
outside of the cell
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extravasate
fluid that is formed outside of the vessel
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hemiplegia
half of the body is paralyzed
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metastasis
change of place
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metacarpals
beyond the wrist
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neonatal
new birth
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anesthesiology
administration of agents capable of brining about a loss of sensation
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dermatology
diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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allergist
specialist in hypersensitive reactions
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angina
servere chest pain
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anticoagulant
substance that inhibits the coagulation (clotting) of blood
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diuretic
substance that causes increased urination (alcohol)
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ischemia
inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body
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antiarrythmic
substance that reduces abnormal heart rate
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dysmenorrhea
painful period
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hysterectomy
surgical removal of a part of the uterus
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leiomyomas
benign tumor in the uterus
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menorrhagia
abnormal heavy period
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fibrosis
benign tumor of the fibrous tissue
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callus
bony tissue that surrounds the ends of broken bones
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fixation
stabilizing and joining the ends of fractured bones
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anterior
front
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posterior
behind
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ante posterior
term describing an image taken with x-ray beam entering backside and exiting through the front
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infiltrate
something passed from something
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lateral
side
