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Medi Term Mid term
Mod 1-9 (mixed) All terms & definitions_4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nucleus | central, controlling structure in a cell; contains chromosomes with DNA (genetic material) |
| pelvic cavity | pertaining to the space surrounded by the bones of the hip region |
| peritoneum | membrane surrounding the organs in the abdomen |
| pharynx | throat |
| pituitary gland | endocrine gland at the base of the brain; secretes many hormones that stimulate growth of bones & influence other glands such as the thyroid, adrenal & sex glands (ovaries-testes) |
| pleura | a delicate membrane surrounding each lung & divided into two layers |
| pleural cavity | space between the layers of the pleura in the chest |
| posterior | pertaining to the back-dorsal side of the body-structure |
| prone | lying in a horizontal position with face downward |
| proximal | pertaining to a location near the point of attachment-beginning of an organ |
| sacral | pertaining to the sacrum |
| sacrum | large, triangular bone below the lumbar vertebrae at the dorsal part of the pelvis |
| sagittal plane | vertical plane that divides the body into right-left portion |
| sarcoma | tumor or fleshy tissue such as bone, fat, muscle-cartilage |
| spinal cavity | space surrounded by the backbones-spine |
| spinal column | series of backbones (vertebrae) located on the posterior side of the body |
| spinal cord | nervous tissue within the spinal cavity |
| superficial | pertaining to on the surface of the body |
| supine | lying horizontally on the back with face upward |
| thoracic cavity | space in the chest surrounded by the ribs, spinal column, breastbone, diaphragm & chest wall muscles. |
| thoracotomy | incision of the chest |
| thyroid gland | endocrine gland in the neck; secretes the hormone thyroxine (T4) |
| trachea | windpipe, tube leading from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchial tubes |
| tracheal | pertaining to the trachea |
| transverse plane | horizontal plane that divides the body into upper-lower portions |
| umbilical region | region in the area of the naval-umbilicus |
| ureter | one of two tubes carrying urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder |
| urethra | tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body |
| uterus | muscular organ in a female that nourishes the developing embryo during pregnancy; womb |
| ventral | pertaining to the front-anterior of the body |
| vertebra | backbone |
| vertebrae | two or more backbones |
| vertebral | pertaining to backbones |
| viscera | internal organs |
| visceral | pertaining to internal organs |
| abdominocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen |
| achondroplasia | inherited disorder of cartilage formation in the fetus leading to dwarfism. |
| hypodermic injection | placement of a needle below the skin |
| hypoglycemia | high levels of sugar in the bloodstream; diabetes mellitus |
| infracostal | pertaining to below the ribs |
| insomniac | pertaining to without sleep; someone who cannot sleep |
| intercostal | pertaining to between the ribs |
| intravenous | pertaining to within a vein |
| macrocephaly | condition of a larger than normal head |
| malaise | general feeling of bodily discomfort |
| malignant | cancerous; harmful |
| metacarpal bones | hand bones |
| metamorphosis | condition of change of shape-form |
| metastasis | spread of malignant tumor beyond its original location to a distant site |
| microscope | instrument to view small projects |
| neonatal | pertaining to a newborn infant |
| neoplasm | new growth |
| pancytopenia | deficiency of all blood cells; erythrocytes, leukocytes & platelets |
| paralysis | destruction of nerve tissue leading to loss of sensation-motion in a part of the body |
| parathyroid glands | four endocrine glands on the posterior region (dorsal) of the thyroid gland |
| percutaneous | pertaining to through the skin |
| periosteum | membrane surrounding a bone |
| polymorphonuclear | pertaining to a nucleus with several-many shapes; polymorphonuclear leukocytes are white blood cells with a multiobed nucleus |
| polyneuritis | inflammation of many nerves |
| postmortem | after death |
| postpartum | after birth |
| precancerous | pertaining to occurring before a malignant condition |
| prenatal | pertaining to before birth |
| prodrome | symptom that appears before the onset of a more serious illness; i.e. fever that signals onset of viral illness |
| prolapse | sliding forward-downward |
| pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
| recombinant DNA | insertion of a gene from one organism into DNA of another organism |
| relapse | sliding-falling back; i.e. recurrence of symptoms-decline after apparent recovery |
| remission | send back to good health; disappearance of disease symptoms |
| retroflexion | bending backward |
| retroperitoneal | pertaining to behind the peritoneum |
| subacute | between acute & chronic |
| subcutaneous | pertaining to under the skin |
| suprapubic | pertaining to above the pubic bones |
| symbiosis | close association of different species-state in which (2) people are emotionally dependent on each other |
| symmetry | equality of parts; measured together |
| symphysis | bones that grow together separated by a piece of fibrocartilage; i.e. pubic symphysis of the pelvis |
| syndactyly | fusion of fingers-toes; congenital anomaly |
| syndrome | group of symptoms that occur together indicating a particular condition-disorder |
| synthesis | combination of simple substances to create something new & more complex |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| transfusion | transference of blood from one person to another |
| transurethral | pertaining to across-through the urethra |
| ultrasonography | use of high frequency sound waves that are beyond range of normal hearing to produce a record-picture of organ-tissue |
| unilateral | pertaining to one side |
| absorption | passage of materials through the walls of the small intestine, into the bloodstream |
| achalasia | Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle (LES) to relax; dilation of the esophagus above the stonosis (narrowing) & loss of peristalsis occur |
| achlorhydria | absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice |
| amino acids | the chief constituents of proteins, there are 20 amino acids that contribute to protein synthesis. amino acids form when large protein molecules are digested. |
| amylase | an enzyme that digests starches into simpler substances |
| anal fistula | abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus |
| anastomosis | surgical procedure that creates a new opening between (2) previously unconnected tubular organs or parts of the same organ |
| anorexia | lack of appetite |
| anus | opening of the rectum to the outside of body |
| aphthous stomatitis | inflammation of mouth with small painful ulcers; canker sores |
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