PSW Ch. 25 Definitions Flashcards
Neuralgia
Nerve pain
Gastrostomy
Incision into the stomach
Enteritis
Inflammation of the intestine
Cholecystectomy
Excision (removal) of the gallbladder
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue
Bacteriogenic
Caused by bacteria
Cyanotic
Bluish colour
Dermatology
Study of the skin
Colostomy
Incision into the large intestine
Oophorectomy
Excision (removal) of an ovary
Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidneys
Bronchoscope
Instrument used to examine bronchi
Proctoscopy
Examination of the rectum with an instrument
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one side of the body
Laparotomy
Incision into the abdomen
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate
Neuropathy
Disease of the nervous system
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing
Polyuria
Excessive urination
Pyorrhea
Discharge of pus
Erythrocytopenia
Deficiency of red blood cells
Leukocyte
White blood cells
Encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth