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Medical Terms final
Weekly medical terminology final terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adenopathy | gland disease |
| bilateral | pertaining to both sides |
| cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
| distal | farthest from the point of attachment to the body |
| gastroenterology | study of the stomach and small intestine |
| inferior | below; toward the feet or tail |
| intravenous | inside, within a vein |
| myopathy | muscle disease |
| neoplasm | new growth/ formation; AKA a tumor |
| proximal | closest to the point of attachment to the body |
| sagittal | divides the body or structure into right and left portions |
| superior | above; toward the head |
| arthrography | x-ray of the joints and their soft tissues |
| atrophy | lack of development; wasting away |
| biopsy | removal of tissue for examination |
| bradykinesia | slow movement |
| cyanosis | slight bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| erythema | redness or flushing of the skin |
| hypertrophy | excessive development |
| kyphosis | abnormal condition of hump in the thoracic spine; humpback |
| necrotic/ necrosis | tissue death |
| osteoporosis | decrease in bone mass causing bone to become more porous |
| subcutaneous | pertaining to beneath the skin |
| anaphylaxis | severe reaction to an antigen |
| arrhythmia | irregular heartbeat/ rhythm |
| atherosclerosis | hardening of the arteries caused by the formation of plaques of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries |
| auscultation | process of listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope |
| hematology | study of blood |
| immunocompromised | having an immune system that is unable to respond properly to pathogens |
| ischemia | deficiency of blood supply due to an obstruction |
| leukopenia | too few white blood cells |
| lymphadenopathy | a general term for lymph node diseases |
| myocardial infarction | condition caused by blockage of one or more coronary arteries. AKA a 'heart attack." |
| splenomegaly | enlargement of the spleen |
| tachycardia | fast/ rapid heart beat |
| antitussive | Medication to relieve coughing |
| aphagia | mot eating/ inability to eat |
| cholecystectomy | surgical removal of/ excision of the gallbladder |
| dyspepsia | upset stomach or indigestion |
| emesis | vomiting |
| enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| laparoscopy | visual examination of the abdominal and pelvic contents through an endoscope |
| pneumonia | inflammatory condition of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals |
| pneumothorax | collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, may result in collapse of the lung |
| thoracentesis | surgical puncture of the chest wall for the removal of fluids, air, or pus |
| cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
| dysuria | painful or difficult urination |
| gravida | number of times a woman has been pregnant; a pregnant woman (gravid) |
| intrauterine | within the uterus |
| lithotripsy | destroying or crushing stones in the bladder or urethra |
| menarche | first menstrual period |
| micturition | another term for urination |
| nephrolithiasis | the presence of calculi (stones) in the kidney |
| nephropathy | kidney disease |
| nullipara | a woman who has never produced a viable baby |
| oophorectomy | surgical removal/ excision of an ovary |
| analgesia | absence of pain |
| anesthesia | absence of feeling of sensation |
| edema | excess amounts of fluid in tissues |
| encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
| exophthalmos | condition in which the eyeballs protrude; generally caused by excess thyroid hormone (causes brain to swell behind the eyes) |
| glycosuria | excess sugar in the urine |
| hyperthyroidism | excessive secretin of thyroid hormones in the blood |
| ketoacidosis | excessive acidity of bodily fluids due to excess ketone bodies (waste products) |
| meningitis | inflammation of the meninges |
| neuralgia | nerve pain |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| syncope | fainting |
| blepharoptosis | drooping eyelid |
| diplopia | double vision |
| lacrimal | pertaining to tears |
| myringotomy | incision into the tympanic membrane (ear drum) |
| otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear |
| phobias | irrational fears |
| presbycusis | diminished hearing due to old age |
| chemotherapy | treating disease by using chemicals that have a toxic effect on the body, especially cancerous tissue |
| gait | manner of walking |
| hemostasis | stopping the flow of blood using instruments, pressure, and/ or medication |
| metastasis | the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another |
| supine | lying horizontal and face up |
| AAA | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| a.c. (anti cibum) | before meals |
| AP | Anteroposterior |
| b.i.d. (bis in die) | twice a day |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
| bx | biopsy |
| c with a line above it | with |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| CABG | Coronary Artery Bypass Graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D & C | dilation and curettage |
| DC | discontinue |
| DJD | Degenerative Joint Disease |
| DIP joint | Distal Interphalangeal Joint |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt (guttae) | drops |
| GSW | gun shot wound |
| HB, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| Hct or H&H | hematocrit: hematocrit and hemoglobin |
| HCV | hepatitis C virus |
| HEENT | head, ears, eyes, nose and throat |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| h.s. (hora somni) | bedtime |
| HTN | hypertension |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| I & O | intake and output |
| IBD | irritable bowel disease |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| I.M. | Intramuscular |
| I.V | Intravenous |
| K | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LFTs | liver function test |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| MS | multiple sclerosis and musculoskeletal |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| Na | sodium |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NIDDM | Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NKDA | no know drug allergies |
| n.p.o (nil per os | nothing by mouth |
| NSAID | non steroidal anti inflammatory drug |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| P&A | palpation and auscultation |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| p.r.n. (pro re nada) | as needed |
| P.T. | physical therapy |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| q. (quaque) | every |
| q.4h. | every four hours |
| q.d. (use once daily) | every day |
| q.h. | every hour |
| q.i.d. (quarter in die) | four times a day |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| ROM | range of motion |
| s with a line above it | without |
| SC, subcu, SQ | Subcutaneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d (ter in die) | three times a day |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TJR | total joint replacement |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultra sound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| WNL | within normal limits |
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