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Seq 4 Terminology
Week 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |