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Hlt 143 #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
| cystectomy | excision, removal of urinary bladder |
| enuresis | in urine, bed wetting |
| nephropathy | disease of the kidney |
| hydronephrosis | abnormal condition of fluid in the kidney |
| ketonuria | abnormal condition of ketones in urine |
| diuresis | state of complete urination |
| urinary retention | inability to release urine from the bladder |
| ureteroplasty | surgical repair of ureter |
| urethritis | inflammation of urethra |
| urinary incontinence | inability to hold urine in the bladder |
| albuminuria | albumin (protein) in the urine |
| azotemia | increased nitrogen in blood |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| ketosis | abnormal condition of elevated ketones |
| nocturia | increased voiding during the night |
| pyuria | pus (wbc) in the urine |
| antidiuretic hormone | hormone against complete diuresis |
| anuria | not voiding |
| hematuria | blood in the urine |
| oliguria | pertaining to scanty urination |
| erythropoietin | hormone secreted by kidney to increase red cell formation in bone marrow |
| lithotripsy | process of crushing stones |
| glycosuria | sugar in the urine |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| amniocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from amnion sac |
| endocervicitis | inflammation within the cervix |
| episiotomy | incision of vulva |
| gynecomastia | enlarged breast in a male |
| hysterectomy | excision or removal of the uterus |
| prenatal | pertaining to before birth |
| mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
| menorrhagia | bursting forth, heavy menstrual flow |
| neonatal | new birth |
| obstetrics | medical field pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth |
| oophoritis | inflammation of ovary |
| salpingectomy | excision or removal of fallopian tubes |
| uterine prolapse | uterus falls or sags forward (down into vagina) |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
| primigravida | first pregnancy |
| multigravida | many pregnancies |
| menarche | first menstrual period |
| endometritis | inflammation inside the uterus |
| intrauterine device | placed within the uterus (IUD) to prevent pregnancy |
| cephalic version | act of turning infant’s head |
| galactorrhea | abnormal discharge of milk |
| mastectomy | excision, removal of breast |
| amenorrhea | no menstrual flow |
| dyspareunia | painful sexual intercourse |
| oophorectomy | excision, removal of an ovary |
| androgen | male hormone |
| cryogenic surgery | surgery using cold (freeze and kill cells) |
| cryptorchidism | hidden testicles (undescended) |
| gonorrhea | discharge of seed, sexually transmitted disease |
| hydrocele | hernia of fluid, in scrotum, congenital or response to infection |
| orchiectomy | excision or removal of testicles |
| balanitis | inflammation of glans penis |
| prostatitis | inflammation of prostate |
| spermolytic | destruction of sperm |
| testicular | pertaining to testicles |
| prostatectomy | excision or removal of prostate |
| penile | pertaining to the penis |
| oligospermia | scanty sperm production |
| teratoma | mass or tumor resembling monster |
| varicocele | hernia of varicose veins above the testes |
| vasectomy | excision, removal of portion of vas deferens |
| spermatogenesis | formation of sperm |
| testosterone | steroid hormone |
| orchiopexy | put testicle in place, corrects cryptorchidism |
| vasovasostomy | new opening of vas deferens, rejoin vas deferens |
| aspermia | pertaining to no sperm production |
| azoospermia | pertaining to no sperm in semen |
| seminiferous tubules | tubules that produce sperm in testes |
| orchitis | inflammation of a testicle |
| epididymitis | inflammation of epididymis |
| encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
| subdural hematoma | pertaining to collection of blood under the dura |
| glioblastoma | tumor of immature glial cells (neurological cells) |
| meningioma | tumor of the meninges |
| encephalopathy | disease of the brain |
| myelogram | x-ray record of the spinal cord |
| radiculitis | inflammation of nerve roots |
| myoneural | pertaining to muscles and nerves |
| neuropathy | disease of nerves |
| neuralgia | nerve pain |
| comatose | pertaining to deep sleep |
| anesthesia | without , no feeling |
| bradykinesia | slow movement |
| hyperkinesis | increased movement |
| epilepsy | upon a seizure |
| narcolepsy | sleep seizure |
| dyslexia | difficulty with words/phrases |
| paraplegia | paralysis in lower part of body |
| syncopal | pertaining to fainting |
| ataxia | pertaining to no coordination |
| hemiplegia | paralysis on one half (side) of the body |
| aphasia | pertaining to no speech, not speaking |
| myelomeningocele | herniation of spinal cord and meninges |
| causalgia | burning pain |
| cephalgia | head pain, headache |
| angioplasty | surgical repair of a vessel |
| vasodilation | widening of a vessel |
| endarterectomy | excision or removal of plaque within an artery |
| atherosclerosis | abnormal condition of hardening of artery due to plaque, fat |
| venous | pertaining to a vein |
| cardiomyopathy | disease of heart muscle |
| tachycardia | pertaining to rapid heartbeat |
| hypercholesterolemia | above normal, excessive cholesterol in the blood |
| hypoxia | insufficient oxygen |
| pericardiocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pericardium |
| phlebotomy | incision, cutting into a vein to draw blood |
| thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein due to a clot |
| sphygmomanometer | used to measure pulse pressure |
| stethoscope | instrument to examine chest |
| cardiogenic shock | pertaining to shock produced by the heart |
| vascular | pertaining to vessels |
| atheroma | collection of fatty substance |
| atrial | pertaining to the atrium, upper heart chamber |
| cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
| thrombolysis | breakdown/destruction of a clot |
| angiogram | x-ray record of a blood vessel |
| arteriosclerosis | hardening of an artery |
| bradycardia | pertaining to a slow heart rate |
| cyanosis | abnormal condition of blue due to lack of oxygen |
| arrhythmia | pertaining to no rhythm, an abnormal heart rhythm |
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