Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Med term- final exam

QuestionAnswer
Homeostasis The ability to maintain internal stability
Androgen Origin of a Male
Estrogen Production of female (sex) hormone
Gonadotropin Stimulating the gonads, sex glands
Endocrinology The study of secreting within
Panhypopituitarism Condition of the pituitary gland being below normal
Thyrotoxicosis Condition of having poison in the thyroid gland
Adenocarcinoma Cancerous tumor of a gland
Postprandial After meal
Lobectomy Removal of a lobe
Acromegaly Enlargement of an extremity
Neuroglial Nerve tissue
Anesthesiology The study of feeling nothing
Hemiparesis Partial paralysis on half the body
Hemiplegia Paralysis on half the body
Neurology The study of nerves
Meningocele Swelling of the meninges (brain)
Poliomyelitis Inflammation of gray matter in the spinal cord
Myasthenia Muscle weakness
Electroencephalography Process of recording electrical activity of the brain
Analgesic Condition of being without pain
Aqueous Pertaining to water
Vitreous Pertaining to a (clear jelly like) fluid substance (in the middle of the eye)
Optometry Act of measuring the eye
Presbyopia A visual condition from old age
Amblyopia Dull, dim vision
Monochromatic Condition of (being) one color
Exotropia Turning outward
Ophthalmoscopy Visual examination of the eye
Cryoretinopexy Fixation of the retina using extreme cold
Otorhinolaryngology The study of the ear, nose, and throat
Presbycusis Hearing impairment from old age
Ceruminoma Tumor of the glands that secrete ear wax
Otosclerosis Condition of the ear being hard
Otoscopy Visual examination of the ear
Tympanometry Act of measuring the tympanic membrane (ear drum)
Paranasal Pertaining to the side of the nose
Nasopharyngitis Inflammation of the nose and throat
Cyanosis Condition of being blue
Hemoptysis Spitting blood
Otorhinolaryngology Study of the ear, nose, and throat
Atelectasis Incomplete dilation
Pneumoconiosis Condition of having dust in the lungs
Cytology The study of cells
Bronchoscopy Visual examination of the bronchus (bronchi)
Spirometry Act of measuring the breath/breathing
Tracheotomy Incision of the trachea
Thoracocentesis Surgical puncture of the chest
Proctology The study of the anus,rectum
Gastroesophageal Pertaining to the esophagus and stomach
Carcinoma Cancerous tumor
Colitis Inflammation of the colon
Cholelithiasis Condition of having gall stones
Cholecystography Process of recording the gallbladder
Cholangiography Process of recording the bile vessel
Colonoscopy Visual examination of the colon
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Visual examination of the duodenum, stomach,and esophagus
Choledocholithotripsy Crushing of stones in the bile duct
Dermatology The study of skin
Hyperemia Excessive blood condition
Keratosis Condition of having hard tissue
Hemangioma Tumor of the blood vessel
Albinism Condition of being white
Ichthyosis Condition of being dry
Biopsy View of life
Dermatome Instrument cour cutting the skin
Atrioventricular Pertaining to the atrium ventricle
Cardiology The study of the heart
Arteriosclerosis Condition of the artery hardening
Atherosclerosis Condition of fatty plaque hardening
Thrombophlebitis Inflammation of the vein from a blood clot
Electrocardiography Process of recording electrical activity of the heart
Cardiopulmonary Pertaining to the heart and lungs
Theombolytic Destruction of a blood clot
Sphygmomanometer Instrument for measuring a pulse/blood pressure
Cardiomyopathy Disease of the heart muscle
Myocarditis Inflammation of the heart muscle
Hypertension Elevated/high blood pressure
Created by: brielle11
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards