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Seq 4 Terminology
Week 2
Question | Answer |
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Neonate | Newborn up to 4 weeks |
Furnuncle | Skin infection originating in a gland or hair follicle. Caused by staphylococcal. |
Colporrhaphy | Suture of the vaginal wall |
Tympanostomy | Placement of a tube through the tympanic membrane to allow ventilation of the middle ear |
Febrile | Elevated Temperature |
Cholecystitis | Inflammation of the gallbladder |
Carbuncle | Necrotizing infection of the skin and tissue composed of a cluster of boils |
Erythema | Redness |
Comedone | Blackhead |
Angina Pectoris | Chronic chest pain caused by lack of oxygen in the muscular wall of the heart |
Impetigo | A contagious skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules and honey colored crust. Usually caused by staphylococcal. |
Abscess | A collection of pus due to infection |
Osteoporosis | A progressive bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture |
Orchiectomy | Surgical removal of one or both testes |
Epididymitis | Inflammation of the epididymis |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder |
VIS | Vaccine Information Sheet |
BPH | Benign Prostate Hypertrophy |
PSA | Prostate Specific Antigen |
orchi(o) | testes |
-itis | Inflammation |
-ectomy | Surgical removal |
dermato- | skin |
onycho- | nail |