physiological pathology ch12 ch13 (exam 4) Flashcards
necro
prefix meaning death.
necrosis
pathological death of a tissue still a part of the living organism.
nephrolithiasis
renal calculus or gravel.
neo
prefix meaning new.
neoplasm (tumor)
the abnormal, excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue.
nephr
prefix meaning kidney
nonsymbiotic
organisms that are free living and relationships are not required for survival
nosocomial
infection acquired in a hospital
occupational disease
a disease with an abnormally high rate of occurrence in members of the workforce.
odynia
suffix meaning pain
oid
suffix meaning like
oligo
prefix meaning few
oliguria
diminished amount of urine production
oma
suffix meaning tumor
oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary
opportunist
an organism that exists as part of the normal flora but may become pathogenic under certain conditions.
optimum temperature
temperature at which organisms grow best, 98-100 degrees F.
organic
a condition or disease in which there is a change in anatomy
osis
suffix meaning full of
osmotic pressure
pressure that develops when two solutions of different concentrations are separated by a semipermeable membrane.
osteo
prefix meaning bone
osteoma
a tumor formed of bone. It may occur as an overgrowth of or outgrowth from bone, but constituting an independent tumor.
osteomalacia
a disease marked by softening of the bones due to faulty calcification in adulthood.
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone and bone marrow
osteoporosis
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.
ostomy
suffix meaning mouth
otomy
suffix meaning cut
pandemic disease
epidemic, widespread, even of worldwide event
papilloma
a circumscribed overgrowth or hypertrophy of the papillae of a cutaneous or mucous surface.
parkinson’s disease
a.k.a. paralysis agitans
parasitism
an interactive relationship between two organisms in which one is harmed and the other benefits.
pathological anatomy
study of structural changes in the body caused by disease.
pathology
the science that deals with the study of disease.
pathogenesis
the manner in which a disease develops.
pathogenicity
the state of producing or being able to produce pathological changes and disease.
pathy
suffix meaning disease.
penia
suffix meaning poverty, decrease.
peptic ulcer
an ulcer of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum, caused by the action of highly acid gastric juice.
pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane covering the heart and beginning of the great vessels.
peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum, or lining of the abdominal cavity.
petechia
antemortem, pinpoint, extravascular blood discoloration visible as purplish hemorrhages of the skin.
phago
prefix meaning to eat.
pharyngitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane and underlying parts of the pharynx.
phila
suffix meaning affinity for.
phleb
prefix meaning vein.
phlebitis
inflammation of a vein.
phocomelia
congenital condition in which the proximal portions of the limbs are poorly developed or absent.
physiological pathology
study of changes in body functions due to disease.
pigmentation
coloration caused by deposit, or lack, of colored material in the tissues.
plasia
suffix meaning to form.
