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Module 11-
Drug/Medical Terminology (Common Medical Terms)
Question | Answer |
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acute | short-term or rapid onset (opposite of chronic). |
anabolism | building up body tissue from nutrients such as proteins, constructive metabolism. |
analgesia | loss of sensibility to pain. |
anesthesia | complete loss of sensation. |
antiseptic | preventing decay by killing or prevent the growth of organisms. |
arthritis | inflammation of one or more joints. |
benign | not harmful or life-threatening and does not spread (opposite of malignant). |
carcinoma | cancerous, malignant, or life-threatening tumor. |
cardiac | pertaining to the heart. |
cancer | disorder of dysfunctional cells that divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. |
catabolism | creating energy from breaking down fats or carbohydrates, destructive metabolism. |
chronic | long-term or constant (opposite of acute). |
edema | excessive amount of fluid in a tissue. |
erythrocyte | red blood cell. |
glucosuria or glycosuria | abnormal pressure of glucose in the urine. |
hemiplegia | paralysis of one side of the body. |
homeostasis | ability of the body to keep internal conditions stable. |
hyperesthesia | excessive sensibility to stimuli. |
hyperglycemia | high concentration of sugar in the blood. |
hypernatremia | excessive amount of sodium in the blood. |
hypervolemia | excessive amount of fluid in the body, edema. |
idiopathic | denoting a disease of an unknown cause. |
leukocyte | white blood cell |
lipid | commonly known as fat, includes cholesterol, fatty acids, phospholipids, and triglycerides. |
malignant | harmful, life-threatening, tending to spread (opposite of benign). |
metabolism | sum of chemical reactions that provide energy for vital processes in the body. |
metastasis | transfer of disease from one organ to another, as seen in cancer. |
neuropathy | any disease condition of the nervous system. |
oncogenic | causing tumor formation. |
oncology | study of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. |
parenteral | injection or introduction into body via any route other than by mouth. |
pediatrics | branch of medicine concerned with the development and disease of children. |
podiatry | branch of medicine concerned with diseases and injuries of the foot. |
polydipsia | excessive thirst, often seen in patients who have diabetes mellitus. |
polyphagia | excessive eating, often seen in patients who have diabetes mellitus. |
polyuria | excessive urination, often seen in patients who have diabetes mellitus. |
prognosis | forecast of the probable course of a disease. |
prophylaxis | prevention of disease, preventable treatment. |
quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs. |
sclerosis | a hardening, especially from inflammation. |
sepsis | presence of pathogenic organisms or toxins. |
sign | evidence of a disease state, such as fever. |
spasm | involuntary muscle contraction, convulsion. |
symptom | effect observed by the patient, such as pain. |
syndrome | aggregate signs and symptoms of a disease. |