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Histology 15-19
Histology Medical Terms Ch. 15-19
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ewing sarcoma | malignant bone tumor |
| exostosis | bony growth arising from the surface of bone |
| rheumatoid arthritis | inflammation of joints |
| osteogenic sarcoma | malignant tumor arising from bone |
| fissure | a groove or crack-like sore |
| dislocation | displacement of bone from its joint |
| mammography | x-ray examination of the breast |
| papule | a small (1 cm diameter), solid elevation of the skin |
| herniation of an intervertebral disc | abnormal protrusion of a fibro-cartilaginous intervertebral disc into the neural canal or spinal nerves |
| synovial cavity | space between bones at a synovial joint |
| exfoliative cytology | cells are scraped from the region of suspected disease and examined under a microscope |
| bone marrow biopsy | a small amount of bone marrow tissue is aspirated and examined under a microscope |
| malignant melanoma | cancerous growth composed of melanocytes |
| cryosurgery | tissue is destroyed by the application of intensely cold liquid nitrogen |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist |
| fracture, pathological | sudden breaking of bone caused by disease of bone or change in the tissue surrounding the bone |
| pustule | small elevation of the skin containing pus |
| keratosis | thickened area of the epidermis |
| nevus | pigmented lesion of the skin |
| cyst | thick walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material |
| vesicle | small collection of clear fluid; blister |
| verruca | epidermal growth caused by a virus (wart) |
| chalazion | small, hard cystic mass on the eyelid; formed as result of chronic inflammation of the sebaceous gland |
| cataract | clouding of the lens of the eye |
| bursae | closed sacs of synovial fuid lined with synovial membrane located near a joint |
| carcinoma | solid tumor derived from epithelial tissue |
| sarcoma | tumor derived from connective tissues |
| bunion | abnormal swelling of the medial aspect of the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone |
| laparoscopy | procedure used to examine the abdominal cavity (peritoneoscopy) |
| stapes | third ossicle of the middle ear |
| callus | increased growth of cells in the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction |
| polyp | a mushroom-like growth extending on a stalk from the surface of mucous membrane |
| kaposi sarcoma | malignant, vascular, neoplastic growth characterized by cutaneous nodules usually on the lower extremities |
| shave biopsy | tissue is excised using a cut parallel to the surface of the surrounding skin |
| osteomyelitis | inflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection |
| macule | a discolored (often red) flat lesion |
| keloid | hypertrophied, thickened scar that occurs after trauma or surgical incision |
| squamous cell carcinoma | malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells of the epidermis |
| osteoarthritis | progressive, degenerative joint disease with loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophy of bone at articular surfaces |
| wheal | smooth, slightly elevated, edematous area that is redder or paler than the surrounding skin |
| ganglion cyst | a fluid-filled cyst arising from the joint capsule or tendon in the wrist |
| synovial fluid | viscous fluid within the synovial cavity |
| hordeolum (stye) | localized, purulent, inflammatory staphylococcal infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid |
| needle biopsy | a needle is inserted into tissue and a core of tissue removed |
| punch biopsy | core of tissue is removed by rotation by rotation of surgical instrument |
| adenoma | benign tumor of glandular epithelial origin |
| Mohs surgery | microscopically controlled surgery |
| osteomalacia | softening of bone with inadequate calcium |
| lymphoma | tumor derived from immune cells of the lymphatic system |
| pleomorphic | composed of a variety of types of cells |
| ulcer | an open sore or erosion of the skin or mucous membrane |
| colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon |
| basal cell carcinoma | malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis |
| rheumatoid arthritis | chronic disease in which joints become inflamed and painful |
| leukoplakia | white, thickened patches on mucous membrane tissue of the tongue or cheek |
| osteoporosis | decrease in bone density; thinning |
| muscle biopsy | removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination |
| meniscus | crescent-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a protective cushion |
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