Question | Answer |
Lumen | The inner cavity of blood vessels and arteries through which blood flows |
Lysis | The state in which there is a gradual decline of fever, disease or cells, breaking up |
Median Cubital vein | The center vein at the elbow FIRST choice of venipuncture |
Megalocardia | Hypertrophy of the heart |
Metacarpal veins | Veins of the hands |
Metatarsal Veins | Veins of the feet |
Microbe | A minute living organism |
Microbiology | Study of micoorganisms |
Milliliter | The measure equal to 1/1000 liter, or 1.0000 cubic centimeters |
Morphology | Study of cell descriptions and form |
Myocardial Infarcation | A blockage of blood to the muscular tissue of the heart, a heart attack |
Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart |
Myelosuppressive | The inhibiting of the bone marrow activity, effectively decreasing the production of blood cells and platelets Note: a careful monitoring of prolonged bleeding following a venipuncture is recommended |
Neonatal | Care concerned with first 6 weeks after birth of a child |
Nephritis | Pertaining to kidney inflammation |
Nephrology | Study of the kidneys |
Neurology | Study of the nervous system |
Nosocomial | Infection acquired after admissioin to a healthcare facility |
Obstetrics | Management of a woman during a preganancy and after the birth |
Occult Blood | Minute quantities of blood which can be seen with a microscope |
Oncology | Study of tumors |
Opthalmology | Study of the eye |
Orthopedics | The preservation, restoration and function of the skeletal system |
Otitis | An inflamation of any part of the ear |
Palpate | To feel for a vein. To examine by touching. |
Palpitate | An abnormally rapid fluttering of the heart |
Pancreas | An endocrine gland which is responsible ofr the production of insulin |
Parasitology | Study of parasites |
Patency | The state of being freely open. A vein is patent is it still retains its elesticity and has no blockage from scarring or bruising |
Pathogenic | Capable of producing a disease |