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Chapter 3-5 Spelling
AP & Med Terms Chapter 3-5 Spelling Test
Term | Definition |
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Apocrine | Sweat Gland |
Arrhythmia | Irregular heartbeat. |
Arterioles | Smallest branch of arteries. |
Arthroscopy | Visual examination of a joint. |
Bicuspid Valve | Valve between left atrium and ventricle. |
Brachycardia | Slow Heartbeat. |
Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart. |
Circumduction | Circular motion from a central point. |
Coccyx | Tailbone. |
Cyanosis | Bluish Skin. |
Dermatome | Instrument used to cut skin. |
Distal Epiphysis | Wide end of a long bone located furthest from the point of attachment to the body. |
Ecchymosis | Bruise. |
Fibrillation | Quivering of heart muscles. |
Fibromyalgia | Muscle and soft tissue pain. |
Integumentary | Skin and its accessory organs. |
Keratin | Hard Protein substance. Found in hair and nails. |
Melanin | Black pigment. |
Metacarpals | Hand bones. |
Myocardial Infarction | Heart attack. |
Necrosis | Dead tissue. |
Os Coxae | Pelvic girdle. |
Pericardium | Sack around the heart with fluid. |
Periosteum | Membrane that covers most bones. |
Proximal Epiphysis | Wide end of a long bone located closet to the point of attachment to the body. |
Sebaceous | Pertaining to sebum. |
Sudoriferous | Producing or secreting sweat. |
Tachycardia | Fast heartbeat. |
Tricuspid Valve | Valve between right atrium and ventricle. |
Venules | Smallest veins. |