Question | Answer |
adenoma | benign tumor of glandular cells |
adenitis | inflammation of gland |
arthritis | inflammation of joint |
biology | study of life |
carcinoma | cancerous tumor |
cardiology | study of the heart |
cephalic | pertaining to the head |
cerebral | pertaining to the brain |
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) | disorder of blood vessel within the cerebrum (known as a stroke) |
cystoscope | instrument used to view the urinary bladder |
cytology | study of cells |
dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
dermal | pertaining to the skin |
electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) | record of the electricity in the heart |
electroencephalogram (EEG) | record of the clectricity in the brain |
enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
gastoroscopy | visual examination of the stomach |
diagnosis | state of complete knowledge, complete knowledge of patient's condition |
gynecology | study of female disorders |
hepatoma | tumor of the liver |
hemoglobin | protein in red blood cells |
hepatitis | inflammationof the liver |
laparotomy | incision of the abdomen |
leukocyte | white blood cell |
nephrectomy | removal of a kidney |
neurology | study of the nerve disorders |
oncologist | specialist in the tumors |
ophpathalmoscope | instrument used to examine the eye |
pathologist | specialist in the diseases |
psychosis | abnormal condition of the mind |
renal | pertaining to the kidney |
rhinitis | inflammation of the nose |
sarcoma | tumor of connective tissue |
thrombocyto | clotting cell, a platelet |
thrombosis | abnormal condition of clotting |
neural | pertaining to nerves |
arthralgia | pain in a joint |
luekemia | condition of white blood cell |
cephalgia | condition of the head, headache |
gastric | pertaining to stomach |
hyperthyroidism | excessive activity of the gland |
biopsy | viewing of life |
nephrosis | abnormal condition of kidney |
neurotomy | incision of nerve |
anemia | lacking in blood |
autopsy | examination of a body |
dysentery | condition of painful intestine |
endocrine glands | organ that produce (secrete) hormones |
endocardium | inflammation of inner lining of the heart |
exocrine glands | glands that produces chemicals to the outside of the body |
hyperglycemia | condition of excess level of sugar in the blood |
hypodermic | pertaining to under the skin |
prognosis | prediction as to the outcome of an illness or treatment |
resection | removal of an organ |
retrogastric | pertaining to behind the stomach |
subhepatic | pertaining to below the liver |
transdermal | pertaining to through the skin |
transurethral | pertaning to across the urithral |