MT L-20 Flashcards
1
Q
dermatology-
A
the science of the skin and its diseases
2
Q
desiccate-
A
to dry up
3
Q
disinfection-
A
the act or process of destroying vegetative forms of microorganisms with a chemical or physical agent
4
Q
divulsion-
A
a forcible pulling apart
5
Q
dissect-
A
to cut or separate tissue
6
Q
duct-
A
a narrow tubular vessel
7
Q
dysmenorrhea-
A
painful menstruation
8
Q
dyspnea-
A
a shortage of air resulting in difficult breathing
9
Q
ecchymosis-
A
discoloration of the skin due to superficial bleeding underneath; a bruise
10
Q
ectopic-
A
in an abnormal position
11
Q
edema-
A
a localized over-accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces
12
Q
endarterectomy-
A
surgical removal of the lining of an artery
