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HLHS 101 Ch1
Introduction to Medical Language Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anglosclerosis | hardening of a blood vessel |
| Cardiopulmonary | pertaining to the heart and lungs |
| Dysentery | bad intestine condition (another name for severe diarrhea) |
| Hepatosplenomegaly | enlargement of the liver and spleen |
| Hyperplasia | over-formation condition |
| Hypoglycemia | condition characterized by low sugar in the blood (low blood sugar) |
| Oserocarcinoma | bone cancer tumor |
| Osteromyelitis | inflammation of the bone marrow |
| Pericardium | tissue around the heart |
| Angiectomy | surgical removal of a vessel |
| Arthritis | inflammation of the joint |
| Cardiology | study of the heart |
| Hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| Myalgia | pain of muscle |
| Osteotomy | incision into a bone |
| Dermatomycosis | skin condition caused by fungus |