Terms (Ch 1) Flashcards
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adenitis
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inflammation of a gland
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adenoma
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tumor of a gland; benign tumor
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adenopathy
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disease condition of a “gland” (disease of lymph nodes)
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anemia
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condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood
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arthralgia
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joint pain
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arthritis
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inflammation of a joint
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autopsy
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examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death
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biology
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study of life (living organisms)
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biopsy
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process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
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carcinogenic
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pertaining to producing cancer
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carcinoma
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cancerous (malignant): tumor
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cardiac
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pertaining to the heart
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cardiology
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study of the heart
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cephalic
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pertaining to the head
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cerebral
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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
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cystitis
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inflammation of the urinary bladder
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cystoscopy
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visual examination of the urinary bladder
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cytology
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study of cells
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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dermatology
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study of the skin
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diagnosis
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complete knowledge of a patient’s condition
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electrocardiogram
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record of the electricity within the heart
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electroencephalogram
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record of the electricity in the brain
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encephalopathy
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disease of the brain
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endocrine glands
glands that secrete hormone within the body, directly into the bloodstream
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endocrinologist
medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders
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endocrinology
study of the endocrine glands
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endoscope
instrument to visually examine the interior of the body
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endoscopy
process of visual examination within the body
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enteritis
inflammation of the small intestine
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epidermis
outer layer of the skin
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epigastric
pertaining to above or upon the stomach
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erythrocyte
red blood cell
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excision
process of cutting out; removal; resection
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exocrine glands
glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body
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gastrectomy
removal or excision of the stomach
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines
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gastrotomy
incision of the stomach
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gynecologist
specialist in the study of disorders of the female reproductive system
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gynecology
study of the disorders of the female reproductive system
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hematology
study of blood and blood disorders
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hematoma
collection or mass of blood
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hemoglobin
blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatoma
tumor (cancerous) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma
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hyperglycemia
high levels of sugar in the bloodstream; associated with diabetes mellitus
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hyperthyroidism
condition of increased secretion of thyroid gland hormones
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hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin
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hypogastric
pertaining to below the stomach
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hypoglycemia
low/deficient levels of sugar in blood
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iatrogenic
pertaining to produced by a treatment or a procedure
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incision
process of cutting into the body
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leukemia
blood condition of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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leukocytosis
condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells; often the result of inflammation or infection
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nephrectomy
removal of a kidney
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nephritis
inflammation of a kidney
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nephrology
study of the kidneys and kidney disease
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nephrosis
abnormal condition of the kidney
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neural
pertaining to nerves
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neuralgia
nerve pain
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neurologic
pertaining to the study of nerves
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neurology
study of nerves and nerve disorders
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oncologist
specialist in the study of tumors; particularly malignant (cancerous) tumors
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oncology
study of tumors (malignant tumors)
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ophthalmologist
medical doctor specializing in the diseases of the eye
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ophthalmoscope
instrument to visually examine the eyes
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osteitis
inflammation of bone
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osteoarthritis
inflammation of bones and joints. this is a progressive, degenerative joint disease with loss of cartilage and hypertrophy of bone within the joint
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osteogenic sarcoma
cancerous (malignant) tumor produced in bone; osteosarcoma
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osteotomy
incision of a bone
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pathogenic
pertaining to producing disease
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pathologist
specialist in the study of disease; evaluates biopsies, and performs autopsies
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pathology
study of disease
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pediatric
pertaining to treatment of children
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pericardium
double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
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prognosis
prediction about the outcome of an illness; knowledge beforehand
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prostate gland
gland in men that surrounds the neck of the urinary bladder and urethra. it produces a fluid which, after combining with sperm cells, leaves the body as semen
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psychiatrist
physician who treats the mind and mental disorders
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psychology
study of the mind
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radiology
study of x-ray and other energy sources in the diagnosis of disease
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renal
pertaining to the kidney
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resection
removal (excision) of an organ or part of the body
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retrocardiac
pertaining to behind the heart
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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sarcoma
tumor (malignant): of flesh tissue such as bone, muscle, fat, and cartilage
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subhepatic
pertaining to below the liver
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thrombocyte
clotting cell; platelet
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transhepatic
pertaining to through or across the liver
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urologist
specialist in the study of the urinary tract. physician specializing in operating on the urinary tract in males and females and on the reproductive tract in males
