Question | Answer |
adenoma | tumor of gland |
arthritis | inflammation of joint |
carcinoma | cancerous tumor |
cardiology | study of the heart |
cephalic | pertaining to the head |
cerebral | pertaining to the cerebrum |
anesthesia | no sensation to pain |
cytology | study of cells |
electrocardiogram | recording of electrical impulses of the heart |
electroencephalogram | recording of electric currents of the brain |
gastrectomy | surgical removal of stomach |
gastrotomy | surgical incision of stomach |
diagnosis | state of complete knowledge after obtaining patient's information |
prognosis | prediction of outcome |
hematology | study of blood |
iatrogenic | PT product of a treatment |
Leukocyte | WBC |
oncology | study of cancer |
ophthalmoscope | instrument to visually examination the eye |
pathologist | specializing in diseases |
rhinitis | inflammation of nasal cavity |
sarcoma | tumor of flesh |
arthralgia | joint pain |
pathogenic | PT disease |
hepatoma | blood tumor |
leukocytosis | abnormal condition of WBCs |
enteropathy | disease of intestine |
gastroenterology | study of digestive system |
pericardium | membrane surrounding the heart |
abdominal | PT abdomen |
adipose | fatty tissue |
anabolism | process of building up |
cervical | PT neck region |
chondrosarcoma | malignant tumor of cartilage and flesh |
chromosomes | bodies of color |
craniotomy | incision into cranium |
cytoplasm | cell formation |
distal | PT away from point of origin |
histology | study of tissue |
inguinal | groin |
karyotype | nucleus type |
lateral | PT side |
medial | PT middle |
posterior | PT back side |
proximal | PT nearest point of origin |
thoracotomy | surg. incision of chest area |
visceral | PT internal organs |
epigastric | above stomach |
metabolism | chemical changes in cells |
otalgia | pain of the ear |
cystocele | hernia of bladder |
thoracentesis | surg puncture of chest |
laryngectomy | removal of larynx |
anemia | no blood |
ischemia | lack of blood |
pathogenesis | formation of disease |
angiography | recording of a vessel |
morphology | study of form |
hemolysis | breakdown of RBCs |
chondromalacia | softening of cartilage |
splenomegaly | enlargement of spleen |
biopsy | to view life |
leukocytosis | abnormal condition of WBCs |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of arteries |
metastasis | beyond stopping/control |
hemostasis | stopping blood flow |
colostomy | new incision of colon |
chemotherapy | medical treatment using drugs |
radiotherapy | medical treatment using x-rays/radiation p. 817 |
hypertrophy | excessive development |
atrophy | no development |
pericardium | surrounding the heart |
nephropathy | disease of kidneys |
laryngeal | PT larynx |
chronic | long term |
anoxia | without oxygen |
ante cibum | before meals |
autoimmune disease | producing antibodies against one's own immune system |
bifurcation | splitting in two |
congenital anomaly | birth defect |
contralateral | opposite sides |
diarrhea | flow through |
dyspnea | painful breathing |
dysplasia | abnormal development |
endoscope | instrument used to view within |
exophthalmos | protrusion of the eye |
hypodermic injection | injection under the skin |
infracostal | under ribs |
macrocephaly | large head |
malaise | discomfort |
pancytopenia | deficiency of all blood cells |
percutaneous | through the skin |
polymorphonuclear | many shaped nucleus |
prodrome | signs and symptoms before illness |
pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
retroflexion | bend backward |
syndactyly | webbed fingers |
symbiosis | life together |
symphysis | grow together |
transurethral | through urethra |
unilateral | one sided |
perianal | around anus |
appendicitis | inflammation of appendix |
cholecystectomy | removal of gall bladder |
choledochotomy | incision of common bile duct |
enterocolitis | inflammation of large and small intestines |
enteroenterostomy | new incision between two parts of small intestine |
parenteral | appart from intestine |
gingivitis | inflammation of gums |
hypoglossal | under the tongue |
hepatomegaly | enlarged liver |
choledochojejunostomy | new opening between the common bile duct and jejunum |
submandibular | below mandible |
periodontist | specialist of gums |
palatoplasty | repair of palate |
pancreatitis | inflammation of pancreas |
proctologist | specialist of proctology |
sialadenitis | inflammation of salivary glands |
stomatitis | inflammation of mouth |
hyperbilirubinemia | excess bilirubin in blood |
choleliathiasis | condition of gall stones |
gluconeogenesis | PT producing new sugar in blood |
glycogenolysis | breakdown of glycogen to form sugar |
steatorrhea | discharge of fat in feces |
choledocholithiasis | stones in common bile duct |
bronchiectasis | stretching of bronchial tubes |
hematemesis | vomiting blood |
hemolysis | destruction of blood cells |
dyspepsia | indigestion |
dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
hemoptysis | spitting blood |
herniorraphy | hernia suture |
cholestasis | stopping flow of bile from liver |
biliary atresia | no opening of the common bile duct |
colonoscopy | viewing of colon |
gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
pancreatoduodenectomy | removal of pancreas and duodenum |
caliceal | PT calyx |
paranephric | PT near kidneys |
nephrolithotomy | incision of kidney to remove stones |
renal ischemia | holding back blood from kidneys |
trigonitis | inflammation of trigone |
urethroplasty | surgical repair is urethra |
urethritis | inflammation of urethra |
albuminuria | protein in urine |
azotemia | nitrogen in blood |
polydipsia | thirsty |
ketonuria | acid in urine |
nocturia | nighttime urination |
oliguria | scanty urination |
pyuria | puss in urine |
enuresis | bedwetting |
diuresis | excessive urination |
dysuria | painful urination |
anuria | no urine |
hematuria | blood in urine |
glycosuria | sugar in urine |
polyuria | excessive urination |
amniocentesis | puncture to remove amniotic fluid |
endocervicitis | inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix |
culdocentesis | removal of fluid from cul-de-sac |
galactorrhea | abnormal discharge of milk |
gynecomastia | enlargement of breast in males |
lactogenesis | formation of milk |
mammoplasty | breast repair |
amenorrhea | absence of menstruation |
dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
oligomenorrhea | scanty menstruation |
menorrhagia | heavy/excessive bleeding |
obstetrics | PT pregnancy and childbirth |
bilateral oophorectomy | removal of both ovaries |
perineorrhaphy | suture of perineum |
salpingectomy | removal of fallopian tubes |
vulvovaginitis | inflammation of vulva and vagina |
primigravida | first pregnancy |
primiparous | first birth |
leukorrhea | white discharge |
pyosalpinx | puss in fallopian tubes |
endometritis | inflammation of inner lining of the uterus |
multipara | many births |
multigravida | many pregnancies |
nulligravida | no pregnancies |
nullipara | no births |
androgen | male hormone |
balanitis | inflammation of penis |
cryogenic surgery | freezing to destroy tissue |
cryptorchidism | undescended testicles |
epididymitis | inflammation of epididymis |
orchiectomy | removal of testicles |
orchitis | inflammation of testicles |
prostatitis | inflammation of prostate |
prostatectomy | removal of prostate |
permolytic | PT destruction of sperm |
oligospermia | scanty sperm |
aspermia | no sperm |
teratoma | monstrous tumor |
vasectomy | removal of part of the vas deferens |
azoospermia | no sperm in semen |
spermatogenesis | formation of sperm |
orchiopexy | fixation of testicles |
cerebrospinal fluid | fluid in cerebrum and spinal cord |
subdural hematoma | blood formation below dura mater |
epidural hematoma | blood formation above dura mater |
encephalitis | inflammation of brain |
encephalopathy | disease of brain |
anencephaly | no brain |
meningiomyelocele | hernia of spine and meninges |
poliomyelitis | inflammation of gray matter in spinal cord |
polyneuritis | inflammation of many nerves |
radiculopathy | disease of nerve root |
analgesia | no sensation to pain |
neuralgia | nerve pain |
cephalalgia | headache |
causalgia | burning pain |
hyperesthesia | excessive sensation |
paresthesia | abnormal sensation |
hyperkinesis | excessive movement |
narcolepsy | compulsion to sleep |
hemiparesis | slight weakness |
hemiplegia | partial paralysis |
paraplegia | paralysis of lower body |
quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs |
apraxia | no action |
syncopal | fainting |
ataxia | no coordination |
angioplasty | surgical repair of blood vessels |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of arteries |
endarterectomy | removal of plaque from inner layer of an artery |
atherosclerosis | hardening of yellow fatty plaque |
cardiomegaly | enlarged heart |
cardiomyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
bradycardia | slow heart rhythm |
tachycardia | fast heart rhythm |
hypercholesterolemia | excessive cholesterol in blood |
sphygmomanometer | blood pressure kit |
vasodilation | widening of vessel |
CT | computed tomography |
GI | gastrointestinal |
NG tube | nasogastric tube |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
K+ | Potassium |
U/A | urinalysis |
BILI | bilirubin |
CIN | cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
EMB | endometrial biopsy |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
HDN | hemolytic disease of newborn |
DCIS | ductal carcinoma in situ |
AFP | alpha fetoprotein |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
GU | genitourinary |
TURP | Transurethral resection of prostate |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
ICP | intracranial pressure |
MG | myasthenia gravis |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
Sz | seizure |
TIA | Transient ischemic accident |
CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
CHF | congestive heart failure. Heart is unable to pump the required amount of blood. |
vericose veins | abnormally swollen and twisted veins |
arrhythmias | abnormal heart rhythms |
bradycardia and heart block | failure of proper conduction of impulses from the SA nodes through the AV node to the atrioventricular bundle |
fibrillation | very rapid random inefficient and irregular contractions of the heart |
Tetrology of Fallot | congenital malformation of four (tetra) distinct heart defects. |
Coronary artery disease (CAD) | disease of arteries around the heart |
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) | improper closure of mitral valve. |
aneurysm | local widening of arterial wall |
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) | blockage of arteries carrying blood to organs. |
angiogram | recording of heart vessels |
angioplasty | repair of heart vessels |
aortic stenosis | narrowing of aorta |