Terminology Flashcards
Aberrations
A departure from normal, typically unwelcomed.
Amniocentesis:
Medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections (sex determination)
Barr bodies
A small densely staining structure in the cell nuclei of the female mammals, consisting of condensed, inactive X chromosome.
It is regarded as diagnostic of genetic femaleness.
Autosomal
conditions carried on the other 22 pairs of of chromosomes.
Genotype
genetic constitution of an individual organism.
Congenital
Existing at birth.
Fistula
Abnormal passage from an internal organ to body surface
or between two internal organs.
Epicanthal Fold
Skin fold of the upper eyelid covering the inner corner of the eye.
Hypertonic
Always ON
Hypotonic
Always OFF
Intestinal atresia:
L blockage or obstruction in the intestine.
Gastrointestinal complications.
Morning sickness
Nausea in pregnancy during the first few months, can occur anytime of the day.
Nondisjunction
Failure of chromosome pairs or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division,
resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter nuclei.
Normotonic
On/ Off
normally switch on and off
Nosocomial
HAI: hospital acquired infection- infection;
is spread to the susceptible patient in the clinical care setting by various means.
Occiput
The back of the head or skull.
Phenotype
The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
Renal agenesis
A condition in which a newborn is missing one or both kidneys.
Unilateral ; missing one
Bilateral ; missing both
Primipara
A woman who is giving birth for the first time.
Septal defects
A defect in the dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue.
Syndrome
A group of symptoms or characteristics that consistently occur together.
Sporadic
Occurring at irregular intervals or in a few places; scattered.
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Is an abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the trachea.
Atrophy
(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
Heparin
Heparin, also known as unfractionated heparin, is medication which is used as an anticoagulant. Specifically it is used to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and arterial thromboembolism.
Histamine
a compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions, causing contraction of smooth muscle and dilation
Proteases
an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides.
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Diuretic
Chemicals that enhance urinary output.
Edema
Abnormal increase in the amount of interstitial fluid; causes swelling.
Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1: Absence of Insulin (at birth)
Type 2: Presence of Insulin, but effects are deficient
Blister
And area of skin covered by a raised, fluid- filled bubble.
Wound
An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
Necrotic Tissue (necrosis)
A form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.
Angiogenesis
New growth of blood vessels
Granulation Tissue
Is new connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process.
Debridement
The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound .
Leukocytosis
A high level of white blood cells in the blood
Recent surgery, steroid use, stress, medication side effects
Blood culture
A sample of blood taken and examined for bacterial growth.
Wound culture
A sample of wound material taken and examined for bacterial growth
Speticemia
A life threatening complication/ infection. Blood poisoning especially that’s caused by bacteria or their toxins.
Amputation
Surgical removal of a body part, limb, or part of a limb
Incision line
A cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure.
Hypoxemia
A low level of oxygen in the blood
Oxygen deficiency
Nephrotoxic
Damaging or destructive to the kidneys
Toxicity to the kidneys
Mucopurulent drainage
A cloudy pus laden drainage
Serosanguineous drainage
A clear Amber colored drainage
