Pathology Glossary Flashcards
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Prefix meaning without or not
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A
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Decrease in, such as in pain
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Abatement
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An excoriation, a circumscribed removal of the epidermis of skin or mucous membrane
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Abrasion
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Localized accumulation of pus
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Abscess
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A marked decrease in blood carbon dioxide content
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Acapnia
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Condition in which there is an excessive proportion of acid in the blood
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Acidosis
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Presents itself after birth
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Acquired
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A disease which is not congenital, but has developed since birth
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Acquired Disease
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Prefix meaning extremity
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Acro
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Hyperfunction of pituitary gland after ossification has been completed
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Acromegaly
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A disease with a more or less rapid onset and short duration
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Acute
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Prefix meaning gland
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Adeno
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A neoplasm formed by glandular epithelium
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Adenoma
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Suffix meaning pain
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Algia
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Condition in which there is an excessive proportion of alkali in the blood
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Alkalosis
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Having a hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction
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Allergies
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A pre-senile dementia occurring usually in persons over 60 years of age; thought to be associated with neurofibril degeneration
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Alzheimer’s Disease
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Congenital absence of one or more limbs
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Amelia
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Prefix meaning without
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An
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Generalized massive edema in subcutaneous tissue
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Anasarca
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A decrease in the number of erythrocytes, hemoglobin, or both
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Anemia
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A localized dilation of a blood vessel
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Aneurysm
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Suffix meaning vessel
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Angio
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A swelling or tumor due to dilatation of the blood vessels (hemangioma) or lymphatics (lymphangioma)
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Angioma
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Deficient blood oxygen supplies to tissues
Anoxia
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Congenital absence of an organ or other part. In hematology, incomplete or defective development or a cessation of regeneration
Aplasia
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Suffix meaning enzyme
Ase
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Mutual opposition or contrary action. The inhibition of one bacterial organism by another
Antagonism
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Prefix meaning before
Ante
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Prefix meaning against
Anti
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Glycoprotein substance developed in response to, and interacting specifically with an antigen AKA immunoglobulin
Antibody
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A foreign substance that stimulates the formation of antibodies that interact specifically with it
Antigen
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The prevention of sepsis by preventing or inhibiting the growth of causative microorganisms
Antisepsis
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Dilution or weakening of virulence of a microorganism, reducing or abolishing pathogenicity
Attenuation
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Failure of a tissue or an organ to develop normally
Aplasia
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Disease of the arteries resulting in thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls
Arteriosclerosis
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Inflammation, usually of a chronic progressive character, involving an artery or arteries
Arteritis
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Prefix meaning joint
Arthro
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Accumulation of free serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
Ascites
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Loss of consciousness from deficient oxygen
Asphyxia
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A form of arteriosclerosis marked by the deposition of lipids in the inner layer of arterial walls
Atherosclerosis
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A wasting, decrease in size of an organ or tissue
Atrophy
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Prefix meaning self
Auto
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A postmortem examination of the organs and tissues of a body to determine cause of death or pathological condition
Autopsy (Necropsy)
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Self-nourishing bacteria that are capable of growing in the absence of organic compounds. Organisms that obtain carbon from carbon dioxide
Autotrophic Bacteria
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A tearing away
Avulsion
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Any rod-shaped microorganism
Bacillus (pl. Bacilli)
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The presence of viable bacteria in the blood stream
Bacteremia
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A procaryotic one-celled microorganism of the Kingdom Monera, existing as free living organisms or as parasites, multiplying by binary fission and having a large range of biochemical properties
Bacteria
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A visible group of bacteria growing on a solid medium, presumably arising from a single microorganism
Bacterial Colony
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An agent that destroys bacteria but not necessarily their spores
Bactericide
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Science that studies bacteria
Bacteriology
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The red pigment in bile
Bilirubin
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The green pigment in bile
Biliverdin
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A method of asexual reproduction in bacteria in which the cell splits into two parts, each of which develops into a complete individual
Binary Fission
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Prefix meaning life
Bio
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An arthropod vector in which the disease causing organism multiplies or develops within the arthropod prior to becoming infective for a susceptible individual
Biological Vector
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Pre-embalming purge as a result of a fracture of the skull, a surgical procedure in the cranial cavity or a trauma. It is possible for gas (a type of purge) to build up in the cranium and travel along the nerve routes to distend such tissues as the eyelids
Brain Purge
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Severe form of malnutrition
Cachexia
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Several communicating boils of the skin and subcutaneous tissues with the production and discharge of pus and dead tissue
Carbuncle
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General term for a malignant tumor
Carcinoma
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The membrane that surrounds some bacterial cells; a loose gel-like structure that, in pathogenic bacteria,, helps to protect against phagocytosis
Capsule
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Formation of cavities in an organ or tissue; frequently seen in some forms of tuberculosis
Cavitation
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Suffix meaning a protrusion
Cele
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The deterioration of an organ or cell structure which may include swelling
Cellular Degeneration
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A cellular reaction to injury which may include pigmentation, calcification, and gout
Cellular Infiltration
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Suffic meaning perforating
Centesis
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A blow; hence a sudden attack, as a sunstroke, a paralytic or apoplectic stroke or apoplexy
Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke)
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Primary lesion, initial sclerosis, syphilitic sore, the first manifestation of syphilis
Chancre
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A large group of nonmotile, gram negative intracellular parasites
Chlamydia
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Prefix meaning bile
Chol
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Suffix meaning bile
Chole
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Inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
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A disease with a more or less slow onset and long duration
Chronic
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A degeneration or atrophy of the parenchyma cells of an organ with hypertrophy of the interstitial connective tissue
Cirrhosis
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Congenitally malformed palate with a fissure along the midline
Cleft Palate
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Study of disease by means of body secretions, excretions, and other body fluids performed in the laboratory in the diagnosis of a disease
Clinical Pathology
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A type of bacteria that is spherical or ovoid in form
Coccus (pl. Cocci)
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the colon
Colitis
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The symbiotic relationship of two organisms of different species in which one gains some benefit such as protection or nourishment
Commensalism
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A disease that may be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another
Communicable
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An unfavorable condition arising during the course of disease
Complication
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The immediate and temporary disturbance of brain function
Concussion
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Existing at the time of birth or shortly thereafter
Congenital
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A disease that begins before birth and is evident at the time of birth
Congenital Disease
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Accumulation of an excess of blood or tissue fluid in a body part
Congestion
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The act of introducing disease germs or infectious material into an area or substance
Contamination
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A bruise, often accompanied with swelling
Contusion
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A congenital condition due to hypothyroidism resulting in mental retardation
Cretinism
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Condition in which the descent of a testis into the scrotum is arrested at some point in the normal path
Cryptorchism
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Bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membrane due to lack or oxygen
Cyanosis
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A sac within or on the body surface containing air or fluid
Cyst
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Prefix meaning bladder
Cyst
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Inflammation of a bladder, especially the urinary bladder
Cystitis
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Chemical reaction involving breaking of chemical bonds; forms two or more smaller molecule compounds from larger molecule compounds
Decomposition
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Disease due to lack of dietary or metabolic substance
Deficiency
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The deterioration of tissues with corresponding functional impairment as a result of disease or injury
Degeneration
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Loss of moisture from body tissue which may occur antemortem or postmortem
Dehydration
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Prefix meaning through
Dia
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A term used to designate two diseases, ___________ insipidus and __________ mellitus, each having the symptom of polyuria in common
Diabetes
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The term denoting the naming of the disease or syndrome; to recognize the nature of a disease
Diagnosis
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The condition of the heart being enlarged, occurring normally, artificially, or as a result of disease
Dilatation
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A double bacillus, two being linked end to end to each other
Diplobacilli
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A genus of bacteria that are gram-positive organisms occurring in pairs.
Diplococcus aka Streptococcus
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A chemical or physical agent that kills disease causing microorganisms generally used on inanimate objects
Disinfectant
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The destruction of infectious agents by chemical or physical means directly applied to an inanimate object
Disinfection
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The presence of a number of diverticula of the intestine
Diverticulosis
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Resistant, as in bacteria, to the action of a drug or drugs
Drug-Fast
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Condition that results when the body part that dies had little blood and remains aseptic and occurs when the arteries but not the veins are obstructed
Dry Gangrene AKA Ischemic Necrosis
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Prefix meaning difficult
Dys
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Abnormal development of tissue
Dysplasia
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Faulty nutrition
Dystrophy
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Small non-elevated hemorrhagic patch; extravasation of blood into a tissue
Ecchymosis
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Suffix meaning dilate
Ectasis
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Suffic meaning removal of
Ectomy
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Displaced; not in the normal place; for example extrauterine pregnancy
Ectopic
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The implantation of the fertilized ovum in a site other than the normal one in the uterine cavity
Ectopic Pregnancy
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Abnormal accumulation of fluids in tissue or body cavities
Edema
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Excessive wasting away of the body
Emaciation
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Free floating object in the bloodstream
Embolism
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Suffix meaning vomit
Emesis
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Suffix meaning blood
Emia
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Pus in the pleural cavity
Empyema
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Prefix meaning in
En
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Inflammation of the brain
Encephalitis
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A disease that is continuously present in a community
Endemic
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Prefix meaning within
Endo
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Inflammation of the endocardium, or lining membrane of the heart. May involve only the membrane covering the valves or the general lining of the chambers of the heart
Endocarditis
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervix uteri
Endocervicitis
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The ectopic occurrence of endometrial tissue or its diffuse inplantation or infiltration in the myometrium
Endometriosis
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Produced or arising from within a cell or organism
Endogenous infection
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A thick walled spore within a bacterium
Endospores
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Bacterial toxin confined within the body of a bacterium freed only when the bacterium is broken down, found only in gram negative bacteria
Endotoxin
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Inflammation of the intestine
Enteritits
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Prefix meaning intestine
Entero
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Prefix meaning upon
Epi
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A disease that is currently in higher than normal numbers
Epidemic
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A chronic neurogenic disease marked by sudden alterations in consciousness and frequently by convulsions
Epilepsy
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Bleeding from the nose
Epistaxis
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Inflammation of the esophagus
Esophagitis
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Suffix meaning sensation
Esthesia
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The study of the cause of disease
Etiology
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Prefix meaning out of
Ex
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Increase in severity of a disease
Exacerbation
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Originating outside an organ or part
Exogenous Infection
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A toxin produced by a microorganism and excreted into its surrounding medium, generally protein in nature
Exotoxin
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Inccrease in severity of a disease
Exsanguination
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Loss of blood to the point where life can no longer be sustained
Exsanguination
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The fluid that oozes through the tissues into a cavity or to the surface
Exudate
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A microorganism that prefers an environment devoid of oxygen but has adapted so that it can live and grow in the presence of oxygen
Facultative Aerobe
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An organism that prefers an oxygen environment but is capable of living and growing in its absence
Facultative Anaerobe
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Having the capacity to do something that is not compulsory, in particular having the ability to live or adapt to certain conditions
Facultative Bacteria
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Prefers live organic matter as a source of nutrition but can adapt to the use of dead organic matter under certain conditions
Facultative Saprophyte
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Term associated with Fever
Febrile
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An encapsulated tumor composed mainly of fibrous connective tissue; fibroid, tumor, inoma
Fibroma
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One in which the organisms are originally confined to one area but enter the blood or lymph vessel and spread to other parts of the body
Focal Infection
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Any inanimate object to which infectious material adheres and can be transmitted
Fomite
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Having rapid and severe onset, usually fatal
Fulminating
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A condition or disease in which there is no recognizable change in anatomy
Functional
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A group of diverse and widespread unicellular and multicellular organisms, lacking chlorophyll, usually bearing spores and often filamentous
Fungus (pl. Fungi)
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An agent that kills fungi and their spores
Fungicide
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An abscess or pyogenic infection of a sweat gland or hair follicle
Furuncle
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A form of necrosis combined with putrefaction
Gangrene
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Inflammation of the stomach
Gastritis
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Inflammation of the gingival tissue
Gingivitis
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Parenchymatous nephritis with pronounced lesions in the glomeruli
Glomerulonephritis
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An infection that becomes systemic
General Infection
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Deals with the study of the widespread processes of disease such as inflammation, degeneration, necrosis or cellular death, repair, etc. without reference to particular organs or organ systems
General Pathology
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Suffix meaning generation
Genesis
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A substance that destroys microorganisms
Germicide
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Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency
Goiter
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Study of changes in structure of the body that are readily seen with the unaided eye as a result of disease
Gross Pathology
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Prefix meaning blood
Hem, Hemo
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Vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
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Tumor like swelling of blood
Hematoma
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Discharge of red blood cells in the urine
Hematuria
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An inherited hemorrhagic disease characterized by a tendency to excessive and sometimes spontaneous bleeding
Hemophilia
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Blood in sputum
Hemoptysis
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Escape of blood from blood vascular system
Hemorrhage
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Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis
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Genetic characteristics transmitted from parent to offspring
Hereditary
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Abnormal protrusion of part of an organ through an abnormal opening in the wall that normally contains it
Hernia
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Prefix meaning disimilar
Hetero
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An organism that requires complex organic food from a carbon source in order to grow and develop
Heterotrophic Bacteria
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Prefix meaning similar
Homeo
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Prefix meaning water
Hydro
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Abnormal collection of fluid in any sacculated cavity in the body, especially tunica vaginalis
Hydrocele
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Excessive accumulationg of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain
Hydrocephalus
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Distention of the pelvis and calyces of one or both kidneys with urine as a result of obstruction
Hydronephrosis
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac
Hydropericardium
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the thoracic cavity
Hydrothorax
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Prefix meaning above or excess
Hyper
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Excess of blood in an area of the body
Hyperemia
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The increased size of an organ or part due to the excessive but regulated increase in the NUMBER of cells
Hyperplasia
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The enlargement of an organ or part due to the increase in SIZE of cells composing it
Hypertrophy
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Prefix meaning deficiency or beneath
Hypo
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Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or the body
Hypoplasia
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Prefix meaning uterus
Hyster
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Suffix meaning a process
Iasis
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Results from the adverse activity of medical personnel
Iatrogenic
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Of unknown cause
Idiopathic
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An foreign or heterogeneous substance contained in a cell or in any tissue or organ that was not introduced as a result of trauma
Inclusions
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Plant life occurring or adapted for living in a specific environment
Indigenous Flora
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The formation of an area of necrosis in a tissue caused by obstruction in the artery supplying the area
Infarction
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The state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a pathogenic agent that, under favorable conditions, multiplies and produces injurious effects
Infection
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The harboring of animal parasites, especially macroscopic forms, such as ticks or mosquitos
Infestation
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The process of seepage or diffusion into tissue of substances that are not ordinarily present
Infiltration
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A tissue reaction to irritation, infection, or injury marked by localized heat, swelling, redness, pain, and sometimes loss of function
Inflammation
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Prefix meaning below
Infra
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A substance that kills insects
Insecticide
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Prefix meaning between
Inter
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Prefix meaning within
Intra
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State of being intoxicated, especially of being poisoned by a drug or toxic substance
Intoxication
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Extravasation of blood within the skull
Intracranial Hemorrhage
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A compound consisting of iodine combined with a carrier, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, often used as a reoperative skin disinfectant
Iodophores
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Reduction in arterial blood supply
Ischemia
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Suffix meaning inflammation of
Itis
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Conditions characterized by excessive concentration of bilirubin in the skin and tissues and deposition of excessive bile pigment in the skin, cornea, body fluids, and mucous membranes with the resulting yellow appearance of the patient
Jaundice
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A tear or torn wound
Laceration
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A substance that kills insect larva
Larvacide
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Specific pathologic structural and functional changes or both brought about by disease
Lesion
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Disease characterized by the appearacne of great numbers of immature and abnormal white blood cells
Leukemia
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Prefix meaning white
Leuko
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Increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood
Leucocytosis
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Abnormal reduction in the number of white blood cells in the blood
Leucopenia
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A tumor composed of fatty tissue
Lipoma
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Suffix meaning stone
Lith
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The major organ for detoxificiation and production of bile
Liver
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Infection caused by germs lodging and multiplying at one point in a tissue and remaining there
Local Infection
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Malignancy of lymphoid tissue
Lymphoma
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Suffix meaning to dissolve
Lysis
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Prefix meaning large
Macro
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Prefix meaning bad
Mal
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Suffix meaning softening
Malacia
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A defect or deformitiy
Malformation (Anomaly)
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Prefix meaning breast
Mast
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The spread of tumor cells from one part of the body to another by blood or lymph
Metastasis
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Temperature above which bacterial growth will not take place 120 degrees F
Maximum Temperature
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A living organism or an object that is capable of transmitting infections by carrying the disease agent on its external body parts or surface
Mechanical Vector
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Study of disease to ascertain cause and manner of death
Medicolegal Pathology
| Forensic Pathology
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Prefix meaning great
Mega
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Suffix meaning large
Megaly
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Prefix meaning thick
Melan
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A malignant pigmented mole
Melanoma
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Blood in stool
Melena
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Prefix meaning month
Men
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Inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord
Meningitis
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Bacteria that prefers moderate temperatures and develops best at temperatures between 25 and 40 degrees C
Mesophile
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Replacement of one type of tissue into a form that is not normally found there
Metaplasia
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Transfer of a disease from its primary site to a distant location
Metastasize
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Prefix meaning small
Micro
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A microorganism that requires very little free oxygen
Microaerophilic
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Scientific study of microorganisms and their effect on other living organisms
Microobiology
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Study of microscopic changes that cells, tissues, and organs undergo as a result of dsease
Microscopic Pathology aka Histopathology
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Temperature below which bacterial growth will not take place (32 degrees F)
Minimum Temperature
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Infection caused by two or more organisms
Mixed Infection
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Necrotic tissue that is wet as a result of inadequate venous drainage; may be accompanied by the invasion of saprophytic bacteria
Wet (Moist) Gangrene
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Relative incidence of a disease in the population or number of cases in a given time at a given population
Morbidity Rate
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Number of deaths in a given time or place or proportion of deaths to a population
Mortality Rate
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A chronic disease of the nervous system characterized by remissions and relapses and by the presence of patches of demyelination associated with sclerosis or hardening, scattered diffusely throughout the gray and white matter of the brain stem and spinal cord
Multiple Sclerosis
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A relationship in which organisms of two different species live in close association to the mutual benefit of each
Mutualism
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The branch of science concerned with the study of fungi
Mycology
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Bacteria of the Mycoplasma genus that are found in humans and most have no cell wall; the smallest free living organisms presently known, being intermediate in size between viruses and bacteria
Mycoplasmas
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Inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow
Myelitis
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Prefix meaning muscle
Myo
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Referred to as a heart attack
| Usually results in damage to the myocardium
Myocardial Infarction
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Inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart
Myocarditis
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Prefix meaning mucus
Myx
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Prefix meaning death
Necro
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Pathological death of a tissue still a part of the living organism
Necrosis
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Renal calculus or gravel
Nephrolithiasis
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Prefix meaning new
Neo
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The abnormal, excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue
Neoplasm (Tumor)
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Prefix meaning kidney
Nephr
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Organisms that are free living and relationships are not required for survival
Non-Symbiotic
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Infection acquired in a hospital
Nosocomial
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A disease with an abnormally high rate of occurrence in members of the workforce
Occupational Disease
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Suffix meaning pain
Odyna
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Suffix meaning like
Oid
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Prefix meaning few
Oligo
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Diminished amount of urine production
Oliguria
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Suffix meaning tumor
Oma
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Inflammation of an ovary
Oophritis
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An organism that exists as part of the normal flora but may become pathogenic under certain conditions
Opportunist
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Temperature at which organisms grow best (98/100 degrees F)
Optimum Temperature
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A condition or disease in which there is a change in anatomy
Organic
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Suffix meaning full of
Osis
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Pressure that develops when two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a semipermeable membrane
Osmotic Pressure
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Prefix meaning bone
Osteo
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A tumor formed of bone. May occur as an overgrowth or outgrowth from bone, but constituting an independent tumor
Osteoma
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A disease marked by softening of the bones due to faulty calcification in adulthood
Osteomalacia
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Inflammation of bone and bone marrow
Osteomyelitis
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A disease of bone marked by increased porosity from widening of the Haversian canals and softness from absorption of the calcareous material. Loss of Bone density
Osteoporosis
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Suffix meaning mouth
Ostomy
295
Suffix meaning cut
Otomy
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Epidemic, widespread, even of worldwide event
Pandemic Disease
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A circumscribed overgrowth or hypertrophy of the papillae - of a cutaneous or mucous surface
Papilloma
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Paralysis agitans
Parkinson's Disease
299
An interactive relationship between two organisms in which one is harmed and the other benefits
Parasitism
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Study of structural changes in the body caused by disease
Pathological Anatomy aka Morbid Anatomy
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The science that deals with the study of disease
Pathology
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The manner in which a disease develops
Pathogenesis
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The state of producing or being able to produce pathological changes and disease
Pathogenicity
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Suffix meaning disease
Pathy
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Suffix meaning poverty, decrease
Penia
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An ulcer of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum, caused by the action of highly acid gastric juice
Peptic Ulcer
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Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane covering the heart and beginning of the great vessels
Pericarditis
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Inflammation of the peritoneum, or lining of the abdominal cavity
Peritonitis
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Antemortem, pinpoint, extravascular blood discoloration visible as purplish hemorrhages of the skin
Petechia
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Prefix meaning to eat
Phgo
311
Inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the pharynx
Pharyngitis
312
Suffix meaning affinity for
Phila
313
Prefix meaning vein
Phleb
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Inflammation of a vein
Phlebitis
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Congenital condition in which the proximal portions of the limbs are poorly developed or absent
Phocomelia
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Study of changes in body functions due to disease
Physiological Pathology
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Coloration caused by deposit, or lack, of colored material in the tissues
Pigmentation
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Suffix meaning to form
Plasia
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Suffix meaning paralysis
Plegia
320
Refers to the lungs/pulmonary
Plueral Cavity
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Inflammation of the pleura, pleuritis
Pleurisy
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Suffix meaning breath
Pnea
323
General term used to denote any prolonged inhalation of mineral dust
Pneumoconiosis
324
Infection of the lungs
Pneumonia
325
Prefix meaning gray
Polio
326
A highly contagious infectious disease of the spinal cord caused by a filterable virus
Poliomyelitis
327
Prefix meaning many, excess
Poly
328
An increase in total red blood cell mass
Polycythemia Vera
329
A growth or mass of tissue that protrudes from a mucous membrane
Polyp
330
Prefix meaning after
Post
331
Prefix meaning before
Pro
332
Number of cases of disease present in a specified population at a given time
Prevalance
333
An original infection from which a second one originates
Primary Infection
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A small proteinaceous infectious particle that is resistant to most procedures that modify nucleic acids
Prion
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Prediction of the outcome of disease
Prognosis
336
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Prostatitis
337
One-celled organisms of the Kingdom Protista - most are unicellular although some are colonial
Protozoa
338
Science that deals with study of protozoa
Protozoology
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Prefix meaning false
Pseudo
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Bacteria that prefer cold, thriving at temperatures between 0 and 25 degrees C
Psychrophile
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Suffix meaning falling
Ptosis
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To cause a copious evacuation from body orifices
Purge
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Condition in which spontaneous bleeding occurs in the subcutaneous bleeding occurs in the subcutaneous tissues, causing the appearance of purple patches on the skin
Purpura
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A small elevation of the skin containing pus
Pustule
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Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney
Pyelitis
346
Prefix meaning pus
Pyo
347
Reappearance of symptoms after a period of remission (abatement)
Recurrent
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Returned, noting symptoms or lesions reappearing after an intermission or remission
Recurrent Disease
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The replacement of damaged cells with identical cells
Regeneration
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Temporary cessation of symptoms of disease
Remission
351
Kidney Stones
Renal Calucli
352
Physical or mechanical restoration of damaged or diseased tissue by the growth of healthy new cells, not necessarily the same type, or by surgery
Repair
353
The termination of the inflammatory response with the affected part returning to its normal state
Resolution
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Suffix meaning bursting forth
Rhagia
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Suffix meaning flow
Rhea
356
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Rhinitis
357
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
Rhinitis
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A disease of infants and young children caused by deficiency of vitamin D resulting in defective bone growth
Rickets
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A genus of gram-negative, pathogenic, intracellular parasitic bacteria
Rickettsia
360
Area of science that studies rickettsia
Rickettsiology
361
Inflammation of the fallopian tube, or of the eustachian tube
Salpingitis
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Suffix meaning hardening
Sclerosis
363
Infection caused by a different organism than the one causing the primary infection
Secondary Infection
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Condition characterized by the multiplication of bacteria in blood
Septicemia
365
Objective disturbances produced by disease, observed by physician, nurse or person attending patient
Signs
366
Inflammation of the sinus cavities
Sinusitis
367
Deals with the specific features of disease in relation to particular organs or organ systems
Special Pathology
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Congenital defect in which part of the vertebral column is absent or incomplete closure
Spina Bifida
369
A genus of spiral bacteria having a corkscrew shape with a rigid cell wall and hair-like projections called flagella that assist in movement
Spirillum (pl. Spirilla)
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A genus of bacteria having a flexible cell wall but no flagella in the traditional sense. Movement in these organisms occurs by contractions (undulating) of long filaments (endoflagella) that run the length of the cell
Spirochete
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Disease that occurs occasionally in a random or isolated manner
Sporadic
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A genus of gram-positive, nonmotile, opportunistic bacteria which tend to aggregate in irregular, grape-like clusters
Staphylococcus
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Suffix meaning standing still
Stasis
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Abnormal constriction of a channel or orifice
Stenosis
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Process of completely removing or destroying all life forms or their products on or in a substance
Sterilization
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A genus of bacteria containing gram-negative rods, which form a chain like colony
Streptobacilli
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Gram-positive cocci that occur in chains
Streptococci
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A microbe that canly only live in the presence of oxygen
Strict (Obligate) Aerobe
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A microbe that can only survive in an area without oxygen present
Strict (Obligate) Anaerobe
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A parasite that is completely dependent on its living host for survival
Strict (Obligate) Parasite
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An organism that can only survive on dead or decaying organic matter
Strict (Obligate) Saprophyte
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The formation of pus
Suppuration
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Study of tissue specimens excised surgically in a major or minor operation
Surgical Pathology
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The living together in close association of different species
Symbiosis
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Subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by patient but not directly measurable
Symptoms
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Prefix meaning together with
Syn
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Set of signs and symptoms associated with a particular disease
Syndrome
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The harmonious action of two microorganisms producing an effect that neither could produce alone
Synergism
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Grouping of four spherical shaped cells
Tetracocci
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Bacteria that thrive best at high temperatures between 40 and 70 degrees C
Thermophile
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The formation or presence of an attached blood clot
Thrombosis
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Blood distribution throughout the body of poisonous products of bacteria growing in a focal or local site, thus producing generalized symptoms
Toxemia
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A poisonous substance of plant, animal, bacterial, or fungal origin
Toxin
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Suffix meaning nourish
Trophy
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Real or genuine disease producing organism
True Pathogen
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Implantation and development of the fertilized ovum in a uterine tube
Tubal Pregnancy
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An open sore or lesion of skin or mucous membrane accompanied by sloughing of inflamed necrotic tissue
Ulcer
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Suffix meaning relating to urine
Uria
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A toxic condition caused by retention in the blood of waste products normally excreted in the urine
Uremia
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Relating to one or both ureters
Ureteritis
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Inflammation of the urethra
Urethritis
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Inflammation of the vagina, colpitis
Vaginitis
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Failure of a heart valve to close tightly, thus allowing regurgitation of blood
Valvular Insufficiency (Incompetence)
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Blister-like eleVation of skin containing serous fluid
Vesicle
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A genus of spiral bacteria which are curved or bent rods that resemble commas
Vibrio
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To move rapidly, vibrate
Vibrio
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An agent destructive to viruses
Viricide
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The study of viruses and viral diseases
Virology
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Relative power and degree of pathogenicity possessed by organisms to produce disease
Virulence
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An intracellular, infectious parasite, capable of living and reproducing only living cells
Virus
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AKA moist gangrene
Wet Gangrene
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Prefix meaning yellow
Xantho
