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Medical Terminology
Basic Word Structures (Ch1)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cerebral | pertaining to the cerebrum, or the largest part of the brain |
| biopsy | process of viewing life (removal of living tissue and viewing it under a microscope) |
| adenitis | inflammation of a gland |
| cephalic | pertaining to the head |
| carcinoma | tumor that is cancerous |
| cystoscopy | process of visually examining the urinary bladder |
| electrocardiogram | record of the electricity in the heart |
| cardiology | process of study of the heart |
| electroencephalogram | record of the electricity in the brain |
| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin |
| arthroscopy | process of visual examination of a joint |
| cytology | process of study of cells |
| leukocyte | white blood cell |
| gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
| iatrogenic | pertaining to being produced by treatment |
| nephrology | study of kidneys |
| erythrocyte | red blood cell |
| hematoma | mass of blood |
| neuralgia | pain of nerves |
| ophthalmoscopy | process of visual examination of the eye |
| enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine |