MidTerm Exam Flashcards
path/o
changes due to disease
duoden/o
duodenum
megal/o
enlarged
cyan/o
blueness
cyt/o
cell
eti/o
causes
Define compound word
two or more root words combined
Steer
Castrated male bovine
gilt
Female porcine that has never been pregnant
Barrow
castrated male porcine
Heifer
Female bovine that has never been pregnant
Tom
Intact male feline
Leukemia
A condition that results in the creation of abnormal white blood cells
Etiology
The study of the causes of disease
Dermatosis
An abnormal condition of the skin
Pathology
The study of the changes in the body caused by disease
Gastroenterology
The study of the stomach and intestines
Gastroscopy
Using a scope to examine the stomach
Cytologist
A person who studies cells
gtt
Drops
BID
Twice per day
Tab
Tablet
qh
Every Hour
NPO
nothing by mouth
ac
before meals
prn
as needed
cardiologist
a person who studies the heart
electrocardiogram
a record of the electrical activity of the heart
qd
every day
pc
after meals
qid
four times a day
tid
three times a day
po
by mouth
NAVTA
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Anesthesiology
the study of anesthesia
Gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
Etiology
the scientific study of causes of disease
Gastrotomy
Make an incision into the stomach
Gastritis
Inflammation of the Stomach
Gastrectomy
Remove part of the stomach
Gastromegaly
Abnormally enlarged stomach
-ostomy
new opening
-otomy
incision into
-ectomy
removal or excision
Gastroduodenostomy
Form a new opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Carditis
Inflammation of the heart
-osis
abnormal condition of
-itis
inflammation of
-algia
pain
-ology
study of
cyanosis
abnormal blue condition
CVTEA
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities
AALAS
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Cardiology
Study of the heart
Pathology
Study of the changes caused bydisease
Cyanosis
condition of blueness
Leukocyte
white blood cell
Gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
Dermatology
Study of the skin
Cardiologist
Specialist who studies the heart
Root word
foundation of a word
Suffix
Attached to the end of the word and changes the meaning
Prefix
Attached to the beginning of the word and changes the meaning
Combining Form
Root word plus a vowel
Compound Word
Two or more words or root words combined
Craniotomy
Incision into the cranium
Sow
Female porcine that has given birth
Bitch
Female canine
Stud
Male canine
Gilt
Female porcine that has never been pregnant
Queen
Female feline
-ectomy
Excision of
-tome
Instrument that cuts
-ostomy
Forming a new opening
-otomy
Incision into
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
VMD
veterinary medical doctor
AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
AVTE
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Lipoma
medical term for fatty tumor
Adenocarcinoma
tumor of a gland
Adenitis
inflammation of a gland
Osteitis
Inflammation of the bone
Lipoid
Tumor resembling fat
Osteochondritis
Inflammation of the bone and cartilage
Intercostal
Between the ribs
Tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
plast/o
repair
hist/o
tissue
cost/o
ribs
malalc/o
soft
arthr/o
joint
Endocarditis
Inflammation within the heart
Hyperemesis
Vomiting excessively
Cephalgia
Pain in the head
Thyroidectomy
The removal of the thyroid gland
Chondritis
Inflammation of the cartilage
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Oncology
study of tumors
Osteomalacia
Softened bone tissue
Endosteoma
A tumor inside the bone canal
Morphology
Study of shapes and arrangement of parts
Arthroplasty
The surgical repair of a joint
Hypodermic
under the skin
Arthritis
inflammation of the joint
Histology
Study of Tissue
troph/o
development
dent/o
teeth
emes/is
vomiting
onc/o
tumor
trach/e
trachea
Dentalgia
pain in the teeth
Mucoid
resembling mucus
Hypertrophy
overdevelopment
Antiemetic
prevents vomiting
cele/o
hernia
aden/o
gland
Colostomy
Forming a new permanent opening in the colon
Arthrotomy
An incision into a joint
Exogenous
Originating from the outside
Encephalocele
Herniation of brain tissue
Morphology
Study of the form and structure
Cystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
Movement Toward
Adduction
UA
Urinalysis
Adduction
Move toward
Abdomin/o
abdomen
Abduction
move away from
py/o
pus
chol/e
bile, gall
Enterolith
stone in the intestine
Pyothorax
pus in the chest
Orchidectomy
excision of one or both of the testes
Vasodilation
Dilation of blood vessels
Hydrophobia
Fear of water
Cholecystotomy
incision into the gallbladder
SG
Specific Gravity
Urethrostomy
a new permanent opening into the urethra
Otitis
Inflammation of the Ear
Neurolysis
Destruction of Nerve Tissue
Tachypnea
Faster than normal breathing
Otitis
Inflammation of the Ear
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Lithotomy
make an incision for the removal of a stone
ot/o
ear
cephal/o
head
dipl/o
double
rhin/o
nose
lith/o
stone
-centesis
puncture
ab-
away from
-meter
measuring instrument
hypo-
under
ad-
toward
inter-
between
hyper-
excessive
Aneurysm
Ballooning out of a blood vessel caused by weakening of the vessel wall
Bradycardia
Slower than normal heart rate
Nephrolith
Stone in the kidney
Dyspepsia
Painful or poor digestion
Hydrocephalus
increased amount of fluid in the cranial cavity
Hyster/o
Uterus
Kinesi/o
Motion
Angi/o
Vessel
Pyel/o
Pelvis of the kidney
My/o
Muscle
Orchid/o
Testes
Otitis Externa
Inflammation of the Outer Ear
Ureterolith
Stone in the ureter
Otalgia
pain in the ear
Cystocele
Herniation of the urinary bladder
Thoracotomy
Make an incision into the thorax
Cholelithotomy
Make an incision into the gallbaldder to remove a stone
Nephroptosis
Kidney sagging from its normal position
Myosclerosis
A hardening of muscle tissue
Kinesiology
Study of muscular movement
Hemolysis
Destruction of blood cells
Cryptorchidism
One or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum
Pyogenic
Pus producing
Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
Cystocentesis
Puncture of the bladder
Thoracoplasty
Surgical repair of the chest
Thoracocentesis
Surgical tapping of the chest cavity to remove fluids
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
Thoracotomy
Incision of the chest
Esophagogastroscopy
Examination of the esophagus and stomach with a scope
Colitis
Inflammation of the colon
Hepatorrhagia
Bleeding from the liver
Stomatorrhagia
Bleeding from the mouth
Pancreatectomy
Excision of the pancreas
Colopexy
Surgical fixation of the colon
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
Gingivectomy
Excision of gum tissue
Colic
Pertaining to the colon or large intestine
Gastrectasia
Dilation or stretching of the stomach
Enterotoxin
Poisoning of the small intestine
Esophag/o
Esophagus
Gloss/o
Tongue
Gingivitis
Inflammation of Gums
Gastr/o
Stomach
Proct/o
Rectum and anus
Col/o
Colon
Enter/o
Small intestine
Duoden/o
Duodenum
Proctoscopy
Examination of the anus and rectum with a scope
Hepatomegaly
Abnormally enlarged liver
Enterocele
Herniation of the small intestine
Enteroclysis
Irrigation or washing out of the small intestine
Gastrorrhagia
Bleeding from the stomach
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
Colostomy
Creating a new permanent opening in the colon
Cheil/o
Lips
Gastrectasia
Stomach dilation
Gastroenterostomy
a new permanent opening between the stomach and the intestines
-ectasia
stretching
-clysis
irrigation
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of excess gum tissue
Enteroclysis
Clean up procedure of the small intestine