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MS - 9242 - A (2)
Appendix A - Part 2
Term | Definition |
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cerebrospinal | Pertaining to the brain and the spinal cord. |
cerebrovascular | Pertaining to the brain and the blood vessels that supply it |
epidural | Pertaining to above the dura matter |
epilepsy | A disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures |
meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of the brain |
neuralgia | Nerve pain |
neurologist | A physician who specializes in diseases of the neurological system |
schizophrenia | A type of psychosis in which the mind is said to be seperated from reality. |
bradycardia | Pertaining to a slow heart rate |
cardiologist | A physician who specializes in diseases of the heart |
cardiomyopathy | Disease of the heart muscle |
endocardium | Membrane lining the cavities of the heart |
hypertension | High blood pressure |
hypoxemia | Too little oxygen in the blood |
myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
myocardium | heart muscle tissue |
pericardium | Lining around the outside of the heart |
tachycardia | Pertaining to a fast heart rate |
bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi |
dyspnea | Difficult, painful or faulty breathing |
hypoxia | A condition of deficient oxygen levels |
pharyngitis | Inflamation of the pharynx |
pulmonologist | Specialist in diseases of the lungs |
rhinoplasty | Surgical repair of the nose |
rhinorrhea | Discharge from the nose |
spirometry | Measurement of breathing |
stethoscope | Instrument used to listen to lung and heart sounds though the chest wall. |
arthritis | Inflammation of the joints |
bursitis | Inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac around the joints |
intramuscular | Pertainging to within the muscle |
myalgia | Muscle pain |
orthopedic | literally, means pertaining to straight foot-pertaining to the study of diseases of the skeletal and muscular system |
tendinitis | Inflammation of the tendon |
endocrinology | Study of the secreting glands that compromise the endocrine system. |
hyperglycemia | Too much sugar in the blood |
hyperthryroidism | Condition of too much throid hormone |
hypokalemia | Low blood potassium |
pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
autoimmune | The disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immunse system that causes the body to produce antibodies against itself. |
immunocompromised | A condition in which the immunse system has been compromised by disease or immunosuppressive agents |
leukemia | A malignant blood disease marked by abnormal white blood cells, or leukocytes |
metastasis | The spread of cancer cells beyond the original site of the tumor through the blood or lymph |
anemia | A blood condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red blood cells. |
hematology | Medical study of the blood |
myeloma | Tumor of the bone marrow |
cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gall bladder |
cirrhosis | Chronic liver condition that causes yellowing of the tissues |
colonoscopy | Process of viewing the colon |
dyspepsia | The condition of indigestion, or of painful digestion |
dysphagia | Pertaining to difficulty in eating or swallowing |
esophagitis | Inflammation of the esophagus |
gastroenterologist | Specialist in the study or treatment of the stomach and intestines |
nasogastric | Pertaing to the nose and the stomach |
pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
sublingual | pertaining to under the tounge |
nephrectomy | Surgical removal of kidney |
polyuria | Condition in which one urinates incessantly |
pyelonephritis | INflammation of the renal pelvis area of the kidney |
urologist | Physician who specializes in conditions of the urinary system. |
conjunctivitis | Inflammation of the conjuctiva |
intraocular | Pertaining to the inside of the eye |
ophthalmologist | Specialist in diseases of the eye |
optometry | Process of measuring the eye |
photophobia | Extreme sensitivity and discomfort from light |
myringitis | Inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
otitis | Inflammation of the ear |
dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
dermatologist | Specialist in the study of diseases of the skin |
epidermal | pertaining to on the skin |
histology | The study of tissues |
percutaneous | Through the skin |
subcutaneous | Pertaing to below the skin |
gynecologist | A physician who specializes in the reproductive system of women |
hysterectomy | A hernia of fluid in the testis or tubes leading from the testes |
mammogram | An x-ray of the breast |
obstetrics | The specialty pertaining to the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate post partum period |
vasectomy | Excision of part of the bas deferens to produce male sterility |