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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abruption Placentae | premature detachment of the placenta from it's place in the uterine wall. |
| Abscess | An abscess (Latin: abscessus) is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. Signs and symptoms of abscesses include redness, pain, warmth, and swelling. The swelling may feel fluid filled when pressed. |
| Albuminuria | Protein in the urine. |
| Anorexia | Loss of appetite |
| Anuria | Suppression of urine formation by the kidney. |
| Ascites | Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity. |
| Azotemia | Excess of nitrogenous waste products in the blood; uremia |
| Celiac | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
| Cheil/o | Lip |
| Cholecystectomy | Removal (excision, resection) of the gallbladder. |
| Colposcope | An instrument used to to do a colposcopy to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease. (Like an abnormal pap) |
| Common bile duct | Tube carrying bile from the gallbladder and liver into the first part of the small intestine. |
| Corpus luteum | Yellow glandular mass (corpus) formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. It secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy. |
| Dental Caries | Tooth decay |
| Dilation | Widening and enlargement of a hollow organ. |
| Dysphagia | Difficulty in swallowing |
| Dystocia | Difficult Chilbirth |
| Endometriosis | Endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus. |
| Gingivectomy | Removal of gum disease |
| Glomerular | 1.In the kidney, a tiny ball-shaped structure composed of capillary blood vessels actively involved in the filtration of the blood to form urine. |
| Gynecomastia | Female-like breast enlargement in the male. |
| Hemolysis | The destruction of red blood cells which leads to the release of hemoglobin from within the red blood cells into the blood plasma. Etymology: The word "hemolysis" is made up of "hemo-", blood + "lysis", the disintegration of cells. |
| Ileus | Loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines. |
| Jaundice | Yellow-orange coloration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. |
| Jejunojejunostomy | The surgical creation of an opening or passage between two portions of jejunum. |
| Labi/o | Lip |
| Laparoscopy | Process of visually examining the contents of the abdomen (using an endoscope). |
| Leukoplakia | condition commonly considered precancerous in which thickened white patches of epithelium occur on the mucous membranes especially of the mouth, vulva, and renal pelvis; also : a lesion or lesioned area of leukoplakia. |
| Leukorrhea | White to yellow discharge from the vagina. |
| Medulla | Inner region of an organ |
| Menarche | The beginning of the first menstrual period (menses) |
| Menstruation | Monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus. (Menses) |
| Mesentery | a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen. |
| Neonatology | Study of newborns |
| Nephrosclerosis | A progressive disease of the kidneys that results from sclerosis (hardening) of the small blood vessels in the kidneys. Nephrosclerosis is most commonly associated with hypertension or diabetes and can lead to kidney failure. |
| Oophoritis | Inflammation of an ovary. |
| Parotid gland | a pair of large salivary glands situated just in front of each ear. |
| Pelvic inflammatory disease | Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; including salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, and endocervicitis. |
| Peristalsis | rhythmic contractions of the tubes of the gastrointestinal tract and other structures. |
| Progesterone | hormone secreted by the ovaries; maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy. |
| Pulp | Soft tissue with a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels. |
| Pyloric Stenosis | Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter. |
| Renal Abcess may lead to: | Pyuria |
| Sialadenolithiasis | Stone in salivary gland |
| Sphincter | an annular muscle surrounding and able to contract or close a bodily openingâsee anal sphincter, cardiac sphincter, precapillary sphincter, pyloric sphincter. |
| Stomat/o | Mouth |
| Trigone | Triangular area in the urinary bladder where the ureters enter and the urethra exits. |
| Urinalysis | Series of test to evaluate the composition of urine. It includes tests to determine color, appearance, sugar, bacteria, and protein in blood. |
| Vesicorectal | Backflow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters. |
| Volvulus | Abnormal twisting of a portion of the gastrointestinal tract, usually the intestine, which can impair blood flow. Volvulus can lead to gangrene and death of the involved segment of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, perforation of the i |
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