Vocab list 4 Flashcards
Systemic
pertaining to the whole body
Anoxia
oxygen deficiancy
Binocular
using both eyes
Antecubital
space on the inner part of the arm near the elbow
Epiphysis
end of a long bone, attached to the shaft
Macule
flat spots on the skin, such as freckles
Papules
firm raised areas on the skin, such as pimples
Diaphysis
the shaft or middle section of a long bone
Epidermis
outer layer of skin, containing no blood vessels
Dermis
middle layer of skin containing blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, sweat & oil glands
Fascia
layer of fibrous tissue covering and separating muscles
Ossicles
three small bones of middle ear; malleus, incus, & stapes
Exacerbate
increase severity of a disease or its signs or symptoms
Intraocular
within the eye
Necrosis
area of tissue death
Lesion
area of tissue damages by disease or vomiting
Adipose
of a fatty nature
Endoscopy
visual inspection of a body cavity
Virulence
measure of the severity of sympotms
Ulcer
break in the skin or mucous membrane that does not heal