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Medical Term
Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cyanosis | blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood. |
| erythrocyte | mature red blood cell |
| leukocyte | white blood cell |
| melanosis | any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs |
| poliomyelitis | a viral infection of the gray nerve tissue of the spinal cord |
| gastroenteritis | an inflammation of the stomach & the small intestine |
| neuroplasty | the surgical repair of a nerve |
| neurorrhaphy | suturing together the ends of a severed nerve |
| tonsillitis | an inflammation of the tonsils |
| tonsillectomy | the surgical removal of the tonsils |
| cranium | the portion of the skill that encloses the brain |
| cardiac | pertaining to the heart |
| gastrosis | any disease of the stomach |
| pathology | the study of all aspects of diseases |
| gastralgia (stomachache) | pain in the stomach |
| gastritis | an inflammation of the stomach |
| hepatomegaly | abnormal enlargement of the liver |
| arteriomalacia | the abnormal softening of the walls of an artery or arteries |
| arterionecrosis | the tissue death of an artery or arteries |
| arteriosclerosis | the abnormal hardening of an artery or arteries |
| arteriostenosis | the abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries |
| abdominocentesis | the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid |
| angiography | the process of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of blood vessels |
| angiogram | the resulting film that is produced by angiography |
| myoplasty | the surgical repair of a muscle |
| atrhroscopy | the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint |
| hemorrhage | the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time |
| myorrhaphy | the surgical suturing of a muscle wound |
| diarrhea | the frequent flow of loose or watery stools |
| myorrhexis | the rupture of a muscle |
| prenatal | the time & events before birth |
| perinatal | the time & events surrounding birth |
| postnatal | the time & events after birth |
| abnormal | not normal or away from normal |
| dysfunctional | an organ or body part that is not working properly |
| hypertension | higher-than-normal blood pressure |
| interstitial | between, but not within, the parts of a tissue |
| subcostal | below a rib or ribs |
| addiction | being drawn toward or having a strong dependence on a drug or substance |
| eupnea | easy or normal breathing |
| hypotension | lower-than-normal blood pressure |
| intramuscular | within the muscle |
| supracostal | above or outside the ribs |
| lithotomy | surgical incision for the removal of a stone (it is also the name of an examination position in which the patient is laying on her back with her feet & legs raised & supported in stirrups) |
| appendicitis | an inflammation of the appendix |
| phalanges | the bones of the fingers and toes |
| endarterial | pertaining to the interior of lining of an artery |
| atheroma | a fatty deposit within the wall of an artery |
| arthralgia | pain in a joint or joints |
| appendectomy | the surgical removal of the appendix |
| colostomy | the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon & the body surface |
| colotomy | the surgical incision into the colon |
| fissure | a groove or crack-like sore of the skin |
| fistula | an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body. A fistula may be due to surgery, injury, or the draining of an abscess |
| ileum | the last & longest portion of the small intestine |
| ilium | part of the hip bone |
| meningitis | the cause of an inflammation (infection) |
| tendinitis | caused by overuse |
| infection | the invasion of the body by a pathogenic (disease producing) organism. infections can remain localized (near the point of entry) or systematic (affecting the entire body) |
| malaise | a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness (often the first indication of an infection or other disease) |
| exudate | a fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound |
| inflammation | a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues |
| indications of inflammation | erythema (redness) hyperthermia (heat) edema (swelling) pain |
| laceration | a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut |
| lesion | a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury |
| mucous | the specialized membranes that line the body cavities |
| mucus | the name of the fluid secreted by mucous membranes |
| mycosis | any abnormal disease or condition caused by a fungus |
| myelopathy | any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord |
| myopathy | any pathologic change or disease of the muscle tissue |
| palpation | an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, & location of certain body parts |
| palpitation | a pounding or racing heart |
| pyelitis | an inflammation of the renal pelvis |
| pyoderma | any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection |
| pyrosis (heartburn) | discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus |
| supination | the act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is foward or upward |
| suppuration | the formation of discharge of pus |
| triage | the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment |
| trauma | wound or injury |
| viral | pertaining to a virus |
| virile | having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male |
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cmanelly
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