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Latin Med. Terms
50 medical terms derived from Latin.
Term | Definition |
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Adipose | Fatty |
Albumin | Protein found in the blood. |
Blastocyte | Embryonic cell. |
Bradycardia | Slow heart rhythm. |
Carcinoma | Malignant growth (Cancer). |
Cystology | Study of cells. |
Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin. |
Dorsiflexion | Upward bending of hand or foot. |
Enterocolitis | Inflammation of the intestines/colon. |
Febrile | Feverish. |
Filament | Fine thread. |
Galactose | Sugar obtained from milk. |
Gestation | Pregnancy. |
Glycogen | Form of sugar. |
Hematology | Study of the blood. |
Hydrops | Excess watery fluid. |
Leukocytes | White blood cells. |
Melancholia | Depression. |
Myelalgia | Pain in the spinal cord. |
Nephritis | Inflammation of the kidneys. |
Oculomotor | Eye movement. |
Otitis | Inflammation of the ear. |
Pathogen | Disease causing organism. |
Pediatrics | Care of children. |
Podiatry | Care of the foot. |
Apoplexia | Stroke |
Metaphase | Second stage of cell division. |
Morphology | Study of structure of organisms. |
Multifocal | Arising from multiple locations. |
Polydipsia | Extreme thirst. |
Postoperative | After Surgery. |
Supercilia | Eyelashes |
Transdermal | Enter through the skin. |
Adenocele | Cystic tumor in a gland. |
Brachial Artery | Artery in the upper arm. |
Calcaneous | Heel |
Cephalalgia | Pain in the hand. |
Gastritis | Inflammation of the stomach. |
Glossitis | Inflammation of the toungue. |
Hysterectomy | Surgical removal of the uterus. |
Labiograph | Instrument that records lip movement. |
Myxoid | Resembling mucus. |
Ophthalmia | Inflammation of the eyes. |
Pharmacotherapy | Treatment with medicine. |
Pharyngitis | Sore throat. |
Psychiatry | Study and treatment of mental disorders. |
Subclinical | Without symptoms. |
Cardiac | Pertaining to the heart. |
Chondritis | Inflammation of cartilage. |
Cyanotic | Blue colored. |