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PHR 251 09 FINAL
Stack #196716
| WORD | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| antineoplastic | agent used to prevent development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells, medication used in treatment of abnormal cells |
| benign | a non malignant neoplasm |
| biopsy | procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis, the tissue is a sample of the whole |
| cancer | a general term used to describe malignant neoplasms |
| carcinogen | substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer |
| chemotherapy | treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substance to slow disease process or to kill cells |
| deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | complex nucleic acids that are bases for genetic continuance |
| invasive | tendancy for a tumor or mass to move into tissues and or organs in proximity |
| leukemia | progressive disease marked by malignancy of blood forming cells found in the hemopoietic tissues, organs and blood stream, causing the circulation of abnormal blood cells |
| lymphoma | term used to describe a malignant disorder of lyphoid tissue |
| malignant | an invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth |
| melanoma | malignant neoplasm of teh pigmented cells of skin, it may metastasize to other organs |
| metastasis | movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas |
| mitosis | cellular reproduction that creates two identical daughter cells from the DNa in distant areas |
| morphology | appearance including, shape, size, structure, and gram stain characteristics of organisms, study of organisms without studying the function of organisms |
| mutation | an unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA casuing a permanent change in cells |
| neoplasm | an abnormal tissue growth |
| oncogene | previously normal gene that may be affected adversely by an infection such as retrovirus, whcih causes a mutation and may produce cancer |
| remission | span of time during which a disease such as cancer is not spreading this may be permanent or temporary |
| sarcoma | malignant neoplastic growth arising from the connective tissue |
| antibiotic | chemical angent produced by organisms and used to treat infections |
| antibiotic spectrum | the varitey of microbes that a particular antibiotic can treat |
| antimicrobial | chemical angent produced by scientists to prevent growth of or kill microorganisms |
| bacteria | unicellular organisms |
| bacteriostatic | agent that prevents the growth of bacteria but does not kill the microbe |
| fungicide | agent that kills fungus |
| gram-negative bacteria | bacteria that are unable to keep crystal violet stain when washed in acid alcohol |
| gram-postive bacteria | bacteria that are able to keep crystal violet stain when washed in acid alcohol |
| helminth | multicellular worm |
| inhibit | to stop or hold back to keep reaction from taking place |
| viruses | an organism that replicates by using the host's cell parts, including DNA, ribosome and proteins |
| vector | an entity by which infections are transferred, but the entity of transference does not have the disease and does not need to be living |
| synthesis | the formation of chemical components within the body system |
| symbiotic | a close relationship between two species |
| protoza | kingdom protista, unicellular organisms that are parasites |
| parasites | organism that requires a host for nourishment and reproduction |
| nosocomial infection | an infection acquired during hospitalization |
| bactericidal | agent that kills bacteria |
| normal flora | microorganisms that reside harmlessly in the body and do not cause disease but may aid the host organism |
| mycosis | fungal disease |
| abortifacients | any treatment that causes abortion of a fetus |
| amenorrhea | absence or suppression of menses |
| androgens | male hormone |
| benign prostatic hypertrophy | nonmalignant enlargement of prostatic gland |
| chloasma | hyper pigmentation of skin limited or confined to a certain area |
| depot | an area of the body where a substance can accumulate or be stored for later distribution |
| dysmenorrhea | painful menstration |
| endometriosis | condition in which tissue resembling endometrium is found outside the uterine cavity usually in the pelvic area |
| endometrium | mucus membrane lining of the uterus |
| fallopian tube | narrow passage between the ovary and the uterus |
| fertilization | the process by which a sperm unites with an ovum to create a new life |
| gametes | sex cells, or ova and sperm |
| inert ingredient | an ingredient that has little or no effect on body functions |
| menopause | cessation of mentruation |
| negatice feedback | selfregulating mechanism in which the output of a system has input or control on the process |
| palliative | that which brings relief but does not cure |
| therapeutic | a curative treatment |
| anuria | the complete stoppage of urine formation by the kidneys |
| incontinence | the inability to control excretory functions |
| nephrologists | a specialists in disorders of the kidneys |
| nephrolysis | freeing the kidney from adhesions |
| nocturia | excessive urination during the night |
| oliguria | scanty urination |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| pyeloplasty | surgical repair of the renal pelvis |
| uremia | also known as uremic poisoning |
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