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LOM Chapter 3
Language of Medicine 7th edition
| term | meaning |
|---|---|
| arthralgia | Pain in a joint. |
| otalgia | Pain in the ear. |
| neuralgia | Pain in the nerves. |
| myalgia | Pain in the muscles. |
| rectocele | Hernia of the rectum. |
| cystocele | Hernia of the urinary bladder. |
| thoracocentesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest (thoracentesis). |
| amniocentesis | Surgical puncture of the amnion. |
| streptococcus | Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacterium found in twisted chains. |
| staphylococci | Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacteria in clusters. |
| erythrocyte | Red blood cell. |
| leukocyte | White blood cell. |
| thrombocyte | Clotting cell. |
| pleurodynia | Pain in the chest wall muscles that is aggravated by breathing (literally; pain of the pleura). |
| laryngectomy | Removal of the larynx. |
| mastectomy | Removal of the breast. |
| anemia | Decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin. |
| ischemia | To hold back blood from an area of the body. |
| carcinogenesis | Condition of producing cancer. |
| pathogenesis | Condition of producing disease. |
| angiogenesis | Formation of blood vessels. |
| carcinogenic | Pertaining to producing cancer. |
| osteogenic | Pertaining to produced within bone. |
| electroencephalogram | Record of the electricity in the brain. |
| myelogram | Record (x-ray) of the spinal cord. |
| mammogram | Record (x-ray) of the breast. |
| electroencephalograph | Instrument for recording the electricity in the brain. |
| electroencephalography | Process of recording the electricity in the brain. |
| angiography | Process of recording (x-ray) blood vessels. |
| bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi. |
| tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils. |
| thrombophlebitis | Inflammation of a vein with clot formation. |
| opthalmology | Study of the eye. |
| morphology | Study of shape or form |
| hemolysis | Destruction of blood (breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin). |
| ostemalacia | Softening of bone |
| chondromalacia | Softening of cartilage. |
| acromegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| myoma | Tumor (benign) of muscle. |
| myosarcoma | Tumor (malignant) of a muscle (a type of flesh tissue). |
| multiple myeloma | Tumor of bone marrow. |
| hematoma | Collection of blood (bruise). |
| biopsy | To view life; microscopic examination of living tissue. |
| necropsy | Visual examination of dead bodies; autopsy (most often used for animals). |
| necrosis | Condition of death (of cells). |
| hydronephrosis | Abnormal condition of water (found) in the kidney. |
| leukocytosis | Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of normal white blood cells. |
| cardiomyopathy | Disease of heart muscle. |
| erythropenia | Deficiency of red blood cells. |
| neutropenia | Deficiency in neutrophils. |
| thrombocytopenia | Deficiency of clotting cells. |
| acrophobia | Fear of heights. |
| agoraphobia | Fear of being in open, crowded spaces (marketplace). |
| achondroplasia | No (improper) development of cartilage. |
| angioplasty | Surgical repair of blood vessels. |
| blepharoptosis | Prolapse, sagging of an eyelid. |
| nephroptosis | Prolapse of a kidney. |
| arteriosclerosis | Hardening of the arteries. |
| laparoscope | Instrument to visually examine the abdomen |
| laparoscopy | process of visual examination of the abdomen. |
| metastasis | Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor. |
| hemostasis | Stopping the flow of blood (naturally by clotting of artificially by compression). |
| colostomy | New opening of the colon (to the outside of the body). |
| tracheostomy | New opening of the windpipe ( to the outside of the body). |
| hydrotherapy | Treatment with water. |
| chemotherapy | Treatment with drugs. |
| radiotherapy | Treatment with x-rays. |
| iaparotomy | Incision into the abdomen. |
| phlebotomy | Incision of a vein. |
| hypertrophy | Excessive development. |
| atrophy | No development; wasting away of tissue. |
| radiographer | One who records x-rays, radiologic technologist. A person who, under the supervision of a physician, operates radiologic equipment and assist radiologists. |
| leukemia | Condition of increase in white cells (malignancy) |
| pneumonia | Condition (abnormal) of the lungs. |
| neuphrologist | Specialist in the study of the kidney. |
| arteriole | Small artery. |
| venule | Small vein. |
| pericardium | Structure surrounding the heart. |
| nephropathy | Disease of the kidney. |
| cardiac | Pertaining to the heart. |
| peritoneal | Pertaining to the peritoneum. |
| inguinal | Pertaining to the groin. |
| pleural | Pertaining to the pleura. |
| tonsillar | Pertaining to tonsils. |
| pulmonary | Pertaining to the lungs. |
| axillary | Pertaining to the armpit. |
| laryngeal | Pertaining to the voice box. |
| chronic | Long-term; over a period of time. |
| pathological | Pertaining to the study of disease. |
| adenoids | Resembling glands(lymphatic tissue in the throat, near the throat. |
| adipose | Pertaining to fat. |
| mucous | Pertaining to mucus. |
| necrotic | Pertaining to death (of cells). |
| abdominocentesis | Surgical puncture of the abdomen. |
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