Random Medical Terminology Flashcards
Neuropathy
Disease of the nerves
encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
mammogram
xray immage of a breast
mastectomy
surgical removal of a breast
pathologist
one who studies diseases
hysterectomy
surgical removal of the uterus
neonatology
study or science of newborns
endocarditis
inflammation of the heart
(inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves)
epidermis
on top of the skin
cardiopulmonary
pertraining to the heart & lungs
psyche (greek)
- mind
-soul
salpingo-oophorectomy
surgical removal of the ovary and fallopian tube
salpingoplasty
surgical repair of the fallopian tube
salpingitis
inflammation of the fallopian tube
salpinx (greek)
trumpet
salpinx
fallopian tube
microscopic
- pertaining to the viewing instrument for investigating small things
- visible only by the means of a microscope
cardiology
aphasia
absence of speaking
gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine