Terminology Flashcards
Cardiomyopathy
Disease of the myocardium (the middle layer of the heart)
Cardiocele
A herniation or protrusion of the heart
Cardiologist
A physician who specializes in the study of cardiology (the heart)
Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
Cardiotomy
Incision in the heart wall
Carditis
Inflammation of the heart
Cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of the skin
Cytology
The study of the cell
Dermatologist
The study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin
Dermatosis
Any cutaneous abnormality or eruption relating to the skin
Disease
Interruption, cessation or disorder of a body, system, or organ structure or function…illness or sickness
Duodenal
Of or relating to the duodenum (the first division of the small intestine)
Duodenitis
Inflammation of the duodenum
Electrocardiogram
A record if electrical waves given off by the heart
Etiological
The science and study of the causes of disease
Gastrectomy
Removal of part or all of the stomach
Gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach
Gastroduodenostomy
When a new opening is made to form a new connection between the stomach and duodenum
Gastroenterology
The study of the function and disorders of the stomach
Gastromegaly
Enlargement of the stomach
Gastroscopy
Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope
Leukemia
When too many leukocytes are present in the blood (cancer of the blood)
Leukocyte
White blood cell
Leukocytosis
An abnormally large number of leukocytes
Pathologist
One who studies the functional changes in the body produced by a disease
Pathology
The study of the functional changes in the body produced by a disease
Adenectomy
Removal of a gland
Adenitis
Inflammation of a gland
Adenoma
Tumor of a gland
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint
Arthrocele
Herniation of a joint
Arthroplasty
Surgery to realign or reconstruct a joint
Arthrotomy
Incision into a joint
Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor
Cephalic
Of or pertaining to the head
Chondritis
Inflammation of bone and cartilage
Dentalgia
Pain in the tooth
Colostomy
A surgical procedure to make a new opening into the colon
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
Encephalocele
Hernia in the brain
Encephaloma
Tumor in the brain
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Endocarditis
Inflammation if the endocardium
Endosteoma
A tumor in the bone
Exogenous
Originating outside the organism
Histology
The study of tissues
Hyperemesis
Excessive vomiting
Hypertrophy
Enlargement of an organ
Hypodermic
Related to the layer just beneath the skin
Intercostal
Occurring between the ribs
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx
Lipoid
A fat like substance
Lipoma
A fatty tumor
Morphology
The study of the forms and structure of organisms
Oncology
The study of tumors
Osteitis
Inflammation of the bone
Osteomalacia
Softening of the bones
Thyroidectomy
Removal of all or part of the thyroid
Tracheobronchitis
Inflammation of the trachea and bronchi
Tracheomegaly
Enlargement of the trachea
Tracheotomy
Incision into the trachea
Abdominal
Of or pertaining to the abdomen
Abdominocentisis
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity
Abduction
Movement away from the midline
Adduction
Movement toward the midline
Aneurysm
Blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel or weakening of the vessel’s wall
Anomaly
Deviation or departure from the normal
Apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing
Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of the arteries
Arteriospasm
Spasm of one or more arteries
Bradycardia
Slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60
Bradypnea
Abnormal slowness of breathing
Cardiocentisis
Surgical puncture of the heart
Cephalic
Pertaining to the head
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder’s wall
Cholelithotomy
Incision into the gallbladder in order to remove gallstones
Cryptorchidism
Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum
Cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
Cystocele
Herniation of the urinary bladder
Cystotomy
Incision into the urinary bladder
Dyspepsia
Painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion
Dyspnea
Painful or difficult breathing
Hematologist
A physician specializing in the study of blood
Hemolysis
Breaking down or dissolution of blood cells
Hernia
Protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it
Hydrocephalus
Accumulation of watery fluid in the cranial cavity
Hydrophobia
Irrational fear of water
Hydrotherapy
The use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
Hysteropexy
Surgical fixation of a displaced uterus
Hysterotomy
Incision into the uterus
Kinesiology
The study of the motion of the human body
Lithotomy
Incision of a duct or organ for removal of calculi
Myosclerosis
Hardening of muscle tissue
Myospasm
Spasmodic contraction of a muscle
Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney
Nephrolith
Calculus formed in the kidney (renal calculus or kidney stones)
Nephromegaly
Enlargement of the kidney
Nephroptosis
Downward displacement of a kidney.
Neurofibroma
A tumor of fibrous connective tissue and nerve tissue
Neurolysis
The destruction of nerve tissue
Orchidectomy
Surgical removal of one or both testes
Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney
Pyeloplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the pelvis of the kidney
Pyogenic
Producing pus
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose
Rhinoplasty
Reconstruction of the nose
Tachycardia
Abnormally rapid heart rate
Tachypnea
Very rapid breathing