Terminology Flashcards
Refers to the appendages of an organ. Ex. Ovaries and Fallopian tubes
Adnexa
without fever
Afebrile
able to move about, not confined to a bed
ambulatory
a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted
aneurysm
a severe, often constricting pain usually referring to the chest that occurs when your hear does not get enough blood
angina
inflammation of the appendix
appendicitis
surgical removal of the appendix
appendectomy
abnormal heart rhythm
arrhythmia
blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
Artery
unusually slow heart rate
bradycardia
abnormally slow breathing
bradyapnea
inflammation of the brochi, usually infectious
bronchitis
inflammation of the subcutaneous layer
cellulitis
ear wax
cerumen
pertaining to the neck or cervix of the uterus
cervical
surgical removal of the gallbladder
cholecystectomy
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholesystitis
production of gall stones
cholelithiasis
delicate membrane lining the eyelids and covering the eyeball
conjunctiva
a mechanical injury causing hemorrhages beneath broken skin; bruise
contusion
transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye
cornea
inflammation of costal cartilages
costochondritis
pertaining to a bluish or slate-like skin color
cyanotic
excessive or profuse sweating or persperation
diaphoresis
an abnormal, frequent discharge of fluid fecal matter from the bowel
diarrhea
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
difficult and labored breathing, shortness of breath
dyspnea
painful urination
dysuria
hemorrhagic, non-elevated, irregularly formed caused by seepage of blood. (a bruise)
ecchymosis
inflammatory condition of the skin which may be acute or chronic, characterized by itching or burning, tiny papules and vesicles oozing, crusting, and scaling
eczema
swelling of body tissues due to an excessive accumulation accumulation of fluid in connective tissue or a serous cavity
edema
obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance
embolism
vomit
emesis
unusual redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion
erythema
aggravate
exacerbation
A fluid with a high content of protein and cellular debris which has escaped from blood vessels and has been deposited in tissues or on tissue surfaces, usually as a result of inflammation. Example: The pus pockets that form in the oropharynx that are indicative for Strep Throat.
exudate
pertaining to having a fever
febrile
(also known as gastro, gastric flu, and stomach flu although unrelated to influenza) refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine and resulting in acute diarrhea. The inflammation is caused most often by infection with certain viruses, less often by bacteria or their toxins, parasites, or adverse reaction to something in the diet or medication.
gastroenteritis
vomiting of blood
hematemesis
blood in the stool
hematochezia
swelling of blood which occurs in an organ or tissue resulting from ruptured blood vessels
hematoma
blood in urine
hematuria
excessive or profuse bleeding
hemorrhage
an abnormally high plasma concentration of potassium ions in the blood; high potassium.
hyperkalemia
an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions; high sodium. over 145mM, normal = 136-145mM
hypernatremia
persistently high arterial blood pressure.
hypertension
low sodium > 135mM
hyponatremia
persistently low arterial blood pressure
Hypotension
jaundiced caused by hyperbilirubinemia
icteric
act of hardening, a specific area of hardened tissue
induration
necrotic area of tissue following cessation of the blood supply
infarct
to penetrate the intestacies of a tissue or substance
infiltrate
temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part
ischemia
the presence of numerous small spaces or cavities
loculations
a chronic, abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease
lymphadenopathy
generalized discomfort or weakness
malaise
inflammation of the meninges.
meningitis
the triad of nuchal rigidity, photophobia, and headache, sign of irritation in the meninges.
meningismus
muscular pain
myalgia
painful swallowing
odynophaglia
paleness to the skin
pallor
able to be touched or easily perceived.
palpable
abnormal tactile sensation often described as creeping, burning, tingling, or numbness.
paresthesia
abnormal intolerance to light
photophobia
painful inflammation of the pleura
pleurisy
an inflammatory illness of the lung
pneumonia
presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity due to trauma, or deliberately introduced in a collapsed lung.
pneumothorax
consisting of matter or pus
purulent
abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation
rale
thin, watery discharge from the nose
rhinorrhea
a whistling or snoring sound heard on auscultation of the chest when air channels are partially obstructed; the plural of rhonchus
rhonchi
dense fibrous opaque outer coat enclosing the eyeball except the part covered by the cornea
sclera
- sudden attack or recurrence of disease. 2. single episode of epilepsy, often named for the type it repents.
seizures
spittle, any mixed matter with saliva that is expectorated through the mouth
sputum
harsh or high-pitched respiratory sound, caused by an obstruction of the air passages
stridor
loss of conscienceless
syncope
abnormal rapid heart beat
tachycardia
extremely rapid respiration
tachyapnea
a ringing in the ears
tinnitus
surgical excision of a tonsil
tonsillectomy
vessel carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart, excluding pulmonary veins
vein
condition of dizziness, often described as a room spinning sensation
vertigo
difficult breathing with a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageways.
wheeze
