Respiratory, Urinary, Male Genital, and Endocrine Flashcards
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
EIA
enzyme immunoassay
FVC
forced vital capacity
PERF
peak expiratory flow rate
TLC
total lung capacity
TGV
thoracic gas volume
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
EMG
electromyographic
CMG
cystometrogram
VCUG
voiding pressure study
PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
Hemangioma
a benign tumor than commonly occurs in children and infants.
Balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis.
Phimosis
a constriction of the preputial orifice that does not allow for the foreskin to fold back over the glans.
Circumcision
an incision of the foreskin and removal of a portion of the foreskin.
Vasectomy
a method of permanent birth control for men that is nearly 100% effective. It intersects (cuts) the vas deferens and blocks the sperm from mixing with the seminal fluid.
Hydrocele
an accumulation of fluid caused by trauma, infection, or tumor.
Epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis.
Prostatectomy
the surgical removal of a portion of or the entire prostate.
Staging
assigning a level of invasion to cancer patients based on the information available. Staging is used in the development of a treatment plan
Cryoablation
use of super-cold liquid.
Endocrinologist
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the endocrine system.
Hypercalciuria
urinary stones caused by the body’s inability to process calcium properly.
Urologist
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the urinary system.
Nephrologist
specializes in the treatment of conditions of the kidney.
Nephrostomy Tube
a small, flexible tube that is placed into one or both kidneys to drain urine when the kidney is not filtering properly.
Nephrectomy
the partial or total removal of the kidney that may be performed due to disease or in those instances when the patient is donating a kidney.
Renal Calculus
a kidney stone.
Urodynamics
to study how the bladder stores and releases urine, such as the bladder capacity and ability of the bladder to empty completely.
Stress Incontinence
involuntary loss of urine that is usually associated with activities that increase the bladder pressure.
Cystorrhaphy
suture repair of the bladder.
Strictures
narrowing.
Atelectasis
incomplete expansion of the lung.
Pleural Effusion
liquid in the pleural space.
Hemoptysis
blood in sputum.
Pulmonologists
physicians who specialize in treatment of the respiratory system.
Pulmonologists
physicians who specialize in treatment of the respiratory system.
Pharyngitis
a sore throat.
Spirometry
measures breathing capacity.
Bronchospasm
the constriction of airways of the lung by a spastic contraction of the muscles of the bronchial area.
Somnolence
an unnatural sleepiness or drowsiness
Nasal septum
divides one side of the nose from the other.
Septoplasty
the surgical treatment for a deviated septum to relieve obstruction
Turbinates
are the bones located inside of the nose; they are divided into three sections—inferior, middle, and superior.
Thoracentesis
a needle is inserted between the ribs, and fluid is withdrawn.
Pneumothorax
pleural space that contains air or gas.
Hemothorax
pleural space that contains blood.
Tracheostomy
incision to provide patient with ventilation support.
