MedicalTerminology2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Hernia | Organ or tissue protruding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it |
Thymus | gland that produces hormones important to the immune response |
Peritoneal | within the lining of the abdominal cavity |
Endomyocardial | pertaining to the inner and middle layers of the heart |
Echocardiography | radiographic recording of the heart or heart walls of surrounding tissues |
Catheter | tube placed into the body to put fluid in or take fluid out |
Cauterization | destruction of tissue by the use of cautery |
Sinography | radiographic recording of the sinus or sinus tract |
Causalgia | burning pain |
Biopsy | removal of a small piece of living tissue for diagnostic purposes |
Pericardiocentesis | procedure in which a surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle |
Exostosis | bony growth |
Histology | study of structure of tissue and cells |
Dysphonia | speech impairment |
Fluoroscopy | procedure for viewing the interior of the body using x-rays and projecting the image onto a television screen |
Aspiration | use of a needle and a syringe to withdraw fluid |
Larygectomy | surgical removal of the larynx |
Tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |
Epistaxis | nose bleed |
Segmentectomy | surgical removal of a portion of a lung |
Antigen | a substance that produces a specific response |
Dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
Subcutaneous | tissue below the dermis, primarily fat cells that insulate the body |
Gastroplasty | operation on the stomach for repair or reconfiguration |
Fistula | Abnormal opening from one are to another are or to the outside of the body |
Pilosebaceous | pertains to hair follicles and sebaceous glands |
Labyrinthitis | inner ear inflammation |
Phlebotomy | cutting into vein |
Epidermomycosis | superficial fungal infection |
Rhinorrhea | nasal mucous discharge |
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