Oncology Medical Terminology

Question 1

Adjuvant

Answer 1

Additional cancer treatment given AFTER the primary treatment

Question 2

Asthenic/Cachectic

Answer 2

Thin and or weak-appearing

Question 3

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Answer 3

[aka “stroke”]

Lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage

Question 4

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Answer 4

A blood clot in a deep vein, most often an extremity

Question 5

“Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)” or “Intraductal Carcinoma”

Answer 5

Cells found in the lining of a breast duct

Question 6

Fibrocystic

Answer 6

Benign changes in tissue

Question 7

Nadir Evaluation

Answer 7

Lowest point that the blood count will reach secondary to (after) chemotherapy treatment

Question 8

Neoadjuvant

Answer 8

Cancer treatment administered prior to (before) primary treatment

Question 9

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Answer 9

Inserted into elbow pit for blood draws or delivering treatments

Question 10

Port-a-cath

Answer 10

Sits below the skin for blood draws or delivering systemic treatment