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REVIEW #2
MEDICAL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | The movement of an arm or a leg away from the midline of the body |
| antigen | Any substance that the body regards as being foreign |
| sphincter muscle | A ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway |
| asystole | Complete lack of electrical activity in the heart |
| hypoxia | Deficient oxygen levels in the tissues and organs |
| impingement syndrome | A rotator cuff tendon injury |
| measles | Highly contagious infection caused by a virus |
| thoracotomy | A surgical incision into the chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment |
| fasciitis | Inflammation of a fascia |
| digitalis | Digoxin - A medication that strengthens cardiac contractions and slows the heart rate |
| thymus gland | Located above the heart |
| hemoptysis | Expectoration of blood of bloodstained sputum |
| mantoux PPD skin test | Administered to help detect tuberculosis |
| hypotonia | Condition in which there is diminished tone of skeletal muscles |
| angioplasty | The mechanical widening of a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel |
| allergen | A substance that produces an allergic reaction |
| myolysis | Degeneration of muscle tissue |
| diaphragm | The dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen |
| carcinoma in situ | Means 'has not yet invaded surrounding tissues' |
| mitral valve | The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle |
| angina | Severe episodes of chest pain that occur due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium |
| embolus | A foreign object that is circulating in the blood |
| cilia | The thin hairs located just inside the nostrils |
| frontal , sphenoid , maxillary , ethmoid | The 4 pairs of paranasal sinuses |
| temporalis muscle | Moves the lower jaw up and back to close the mouth |
| trapezius | The muscle that moves the head and shoulder blade |
| valvulitis | Inflammation of a heart valve |
| myoclonus | The sudden involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles |
| mastectomy | The surgical removal of an entire breast and its nipple |
| pertussis | AKA whooping cough - A contagious bacterial infection |
| stent | A wire-mesh tube that is commonly placed in an artery after it has been opened |
| bradykinesia | Extreme slowness in movement |
| myorrhexis | The rupture or tearing of a muscle |
| hematologist | Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders |
| axillary lymph nodes | Located under the arms, in the armpits |
| pneumonectomy | The surgical removal of all or part of a lung |
| bradycardia | An abnormally slow resting heart rate |
| tenosynovitis | Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon |
| thrombocytes | AKA platelets - The smallest formed elements of the blood |
| splenorrhagia | Bleeding from the spleen |
| oncologist | Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating malignant disorders |
| hemiplegia | Total paralysis affecting only one side of the body |
| coumadin | AKA warfarin - An anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots |
| splenomegaly | Abnormal enlargement of the spleen |
| neurologist | Specialist who treats the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders |
| epicondylitis | Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow |
| laryngectomy | Surgical removal of the larynx |
| atherectomy | Surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery |
| trachea | The windpipe |
| varicella | chickenpox |
| myoparesis | Weakness or slight muscular paralysis |
| endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| phlegm | Thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages |
| staging | The process of classifying tumors by how far the disease has progressed |
| laryngoscopy | Visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| sarcopenia | The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that occur with aging |
| mammography | Radiographic examination of the breasts to detect the presence of tumors |
| hypercapnia | Abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood |
| cardiomyopathy | All diseases of the heart muscle |
| tolerance | An acquired unresponsiveness to a specific antigen |
| cyanosis | Bluish discolouration of skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen |
| aorta | The largest blood vessel in the body |
| fascioplasty | Surgical repair of a fascia |
| otolaryngologist | AKA ENT - Specializes in disorders of the head and neck |
| immunologist | Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the immune system |
| bronchospasm | A contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles |
| immunity | The state of being resistant to a specific disease |
| mediastinum | The middle section of the chest, the cavity located between the lungs |
| erythrocytes | AKA red blood cells - transport oxygen to the tissues |
| myocardium | The middle and thickest of the heart's layers |
| thoracentesis | A needle puncture of the chest wall to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity |
| teletherapy | Radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body |
| cardioplegia | Paralysis of heart muscle |
| polycythemia | An abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood |
| deltoid | Shoulder |
| gastrocnemius | Calf |
| frontalis | Forehead |
| pectoralis major | Chest |
| masseter | Lower jaw |
| monocytes | Provide immunological defenses |
| lymphocytes | Identify germs and produce antibodies to target them |
| neutrophils | Most common type of white blood cell |
| basophils | Least common type of white blood cell |
| eosinophils | Play a major role in allergic reactions |
| lymphadenopathy | Any disease process of the lymph nodes |
| lymphedema | Swelling due to excess lymph fluid within the tissues |
| lymphangioma | Tumor formed by a collection of lymphatic vessels |
| lymphologist | Physician who treats disorders of the lymphatic system |
| lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| larynx | Contains vocal cords which produce sound during speech |
| pharynx | Receives air that passes through the nose or mouth |
| trachea | Transports air to and from the lungs |
| epiglottis | Prevents food from entering the trachea and lungs |
| alveoli | Area for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange |
| bradypnea | Abnormally slow rate of respiration |
| dyspnea | Shortness of breath |
| apnea | Absence of spontaneous breathing |
| tachypnea | Abnormally rapid rate of respiration |
| eupnea | Easy normal breathing |
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