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Histology 5-8
Histology Medical Terms Ch. 5-8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ulcer | open sore or lesion of skin tissue |
| Cervical Carcinoma | a malignant conditions that can be diagnosed by a pap smear, revealing dysplastic changes in cells |
| Nasogastric intubations | a tube is passed through the nose into the stomach and upper region of the small intestine |
| Renal failure | failure of the kidney to excrete urine |
| laproscopy | visual examination of the abdominal cavity |
| Endometriosis | uterine tissues located outside the uterus (cul-di-sac or attached to the peritoneum) |
| Polycystic kidney disease | multiple fluid-filled sacs within and upon the kidney |
| Hernia | protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it |
| Interstitial nephritis | inflammation of the connective tissue that lies between the renal tubules |
| liver biopsy | a needle is instered percutaneously into the liver |
| PAP smear | cells are taken from the cervix or vagina for microscopic analysis |
| Glomerulonephritis | inflammation of the kidney glomeruli |
| Abruptro placentae | premature separation of a normally implanted placenta |
| Renal biopsy | biopsy of kidney |
| GERD | solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach |
| Renal cell carcinoma | cancerous tumor of the kidney in adulthood |
| Pelvic extenteration | complete removal of internal organs in the pelvic region |
| Ovarian carcinoma | malignant tumor of the ovary |
| Gastrointestinal endoscopy | flexible tube placed through the mouth or anus to visualize parts of the gastrointestinal tract |
| Pancreatitis | inflammation of the renal pelvis and renal medulla |
| Cauterization | destruction of abnormal tissue with chemicals or an electrically heated instrument |
| Gall stones | crystallization of cholesterol and other materials to form stones |
| Cystoscopy | visual examination of the urinary bladder |
| cervicitis | chlamydial infection causing inflammation in the lower, neck like portion of the uterus |
| Ulcerative colitis | chronic inflammation of the colon with the presence of ulcers |
| Wilm's tumor | malignant tumor of the kidney occurring in childhood |
| leiomyoma | benign muscle tumors in the uterus |
| IBS | group of GI symptoms associated with stress and tension |
| Endometrial carcinoma | malignant condition of the inner lining of the uterus |
| Paracentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen |
| Viral hepatitis | inflammation of the liver caused by a virus |
| lumpectomy | removal of a small primary tumor with the remainder of the breast left intact |
| nephrotic syndrome | symptoms caused by excessive protein loss in the urine |
| carcinoma in situ | cancerous tumor cells are localized in a small area |
| crohn disease | chronic inflammation o fthe intestinal tract |
| colonic polyposis | polyps protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon |
| colposcopy | visual examination of the vagina and cervix |
| colorectal cancer | carcinoma of the colon and rectum or both |
| renal hypertension | high blood pressure resulting from kidney disease |
| ileus | failure of peristalsis |
| hysterosalpingography | contrast material is injected into the uterus and fallopian tubes, and x-rays are taken |
| dialation and curettage | widening the cervical opening and scraping the lining of uterus |
| esophageal varices | swollen, toruous veins in the distal portion of the esophagus or upper part of the stomach |
| placenta previa | placenta implantation over the cervical opening |
| cryosurgery | cold temperatures are used to destroy tissue |
| aspiration | withdrawal of fluid by suction with a needle |
| anal fistula | abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus |
| culdocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac |
| choriocarcinoma | malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus |
| mammography | recording x-rays of the breast |
| tubal ligation | blocking the fallopian tubes by burning or cutting them and tying them off |
| dysentery | painful, inflamed intestines |
| gastric carcinoma | malignant tumor of the stomach |
| salpingitis | inflammation in the fallopian tubes |
| volvulus | twisting of the intestine upon itself |
| cirrhosis | chronic disease of the liver with degeneration of liver cells |
| dialysis | waste materials such as urea are separated from the bloodstream |
| hemorrhoids | swollen, toruous veins in the rectal region |
| preeclampsia | condition during pregnancy or shortly thereafter, marked by hypertension, proeinuria, and edema |
| diverticula | abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall |
| pelvic ultrasonography | echoes from sound waves are used to create an image of structures in the region of the hip |
| conization | cone-shaped section of the cervix is removed for diagnosis or treatment of cervical dysplasia |
| achalasia | failure of the lower esophagus sphincter muscle to relax |
| ovarian cysts | collections of fluids within a sac in th eovary |
| nephrolithiasis | kidney stones, renal calculi |
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