MedTerm General Sem. 2 Final Flashcards
-ectasis
expanding; dilating
ectopic
occuring in an abnormal form or place
endarterectomy
surgical removal of the diseased portion of the lining of an artery
endocarditis
inflammation of the the endocardium, especially an inflammation caused by a bacterial or fungal infection
endocrinology
study of the endocrine system
endometriosis
abnormal condition in which uterine wall tissue is found in the pelvis or abdominal wall
epididymis
group of ducts at the top of the testes where sperm is stored
episiotomy
surgical incision used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver a baby.
female gamete
ova
female gonad
ovaries
fimbrae
hairlike ends of the uterus that sweep the ovum into the uterus
gastroscopy
examination of the of the stomach using an endoscope
gestation
period of fetal development from fertilization until delivery ; usually about 40 weeks
gouty arthritis
inflammation of the joints, present in gout; usually caused by uric acid crystals
hematuria
blood in the urine
holter moniter humeral
portable device that proves a 24 hour electrocardiogram
hyaline membrane disease
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn is an acute lung disease caused by surfactant deficiency, which leads to alveolar collapse and noncompliant lungs. requires assistance in breathing
hyperbilirubinemia
excessive bilirubin in the blood
hypothalamus
one of the parts of the diencephalon; serves as sensory relay station, gland in the nervous system that releases hormones to aid in regulating pituitary hormones
ileus
intestinal blockage
ischemia
localized blood insufficiency caused by an obstruction
kyphosis
abnormal posterior spine curvature
laparoscopy
use of a lighted tubular instrument inserted through a woman’s navel to perform a tubal ligation or to examine the Fallopian tubes
laryngectomy
removal of the larynx
male gamete
sperm
male gonad
testes
medulla oblongata
part of the brainstem that regulates heart and lung functions, swallowing, vomiting, coughing, and sneezing
menarche
first menstrual period
meningomyelocele
in spina bifida cystica, protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord above the surface of the skin
menorrhagia
excessive menstrual bleeding
mesentery
membraneous that attaches small and large intestines to the muscular wall at the dorsal part of the abdomen
metrorrhagia
uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
mitral valve
bicuspid valve, atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart
myalgia
muscle pain
myasthenia
abnormal muscle weakness or fatigue
myelogram
X-ray of the spinal cord after a contrast medium has been injected
myoneural
relating to or connecting muscles and nerves
neonatology
medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the neonate(infant under 4 weeks)
obstetrics
medical specialty that guides women through fertilization, pregnancy, and birth
orchiotomy
incision into a testes
osteoarthritis
arthritis with the loss of cartilage
osteomalacia
softening of bones often caused by Vit. D deficiency
osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone marrow and surrounding bone
osteoporosis
degenerative thinning of bone
palatoplasty
surgery to reconstruct the hard palate of mouth, usually to fix cleft palate
paresthesis
A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause.
patent
Open, unobstructed, affording free passage.
pericardium
protective covering of the heart