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Medical Final
Final terms flash cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | Taken your limbs away from center body |
| adduction | taking your limbs back into center body |
| antibody | blood protein that counteracts a particular anti |
| Antigen | A toxin or foreign body |
| adhesion | scar like tissue inside the body that causes two surfaces to stick together. |
| adjective | suffixes that make a word an adjective |
| adjuvant | A substance that increases the body's immune response to antigen |
| Albumin | A protein made by the liver. Carries things through your body |
| arthroclasia | Surgical breaking of a joint fusion to allow full range of motion |
| arthrodesis | surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion the adjacent bone |
| actinic keratosis | Rough patch on skin caused by excessive sun exposure |
| addison´s disease | illness caused when the body does not produce enough hormones |
| alopecia | sudden hair loss |
| anastomosis | surgical connection of healthy tubular structures in the body after excision of diseased portion |
| aneurysm | An abnormal bulge in the body |
| angina pectoris | chest pain when your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen |
| antecubital | region situated in the cusp of the inner elbow |
| ascites | when fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen |
| astigmatism | imperfection of eye curvature that causes blurred vision and near vision |
| atypical | Not normal |
| axillary | relating to your armpit |
| bacteria | Large group of single-cell microorganism |
| bariatric surgery | surgical removal of stomach tissue in order to reduce the amount of volume it holds |
| blepharoplasty | surgical removal of excessive skin on the eyelids |
| Bone scan | A scan of the bone to check for any abnormal areas |
| borborygmi | Gurgling noise made by movement of fluid and gas in your intestines |
| buccal | relating to the cheek |
| candidiasis | Fungal infection caused by candida yeast. |
| carcinoma in situ | When cancer cells are only found in the place where they formed and have not metastasized. |
| cardiac arrest | When the heart stops beating suddenly |
| Cardiomyopathy | conditions and diseases involving the heart muscle. |
| Cerebral thrombosis | occurs when a blood clot occurs in the brain |
| chlamydia | common bacterial infection found between men and women |
| cicatrix | colloquially known as a scar |
| claudication | pain in the arms of legs that happens while in use, normally caused by lack of blood flow to the limbs |
| computed tomography | A machine that uses X-rays to produce images of the body |
| concussion | traumatic brain injury cause by a hit to the head |
| conductive hearing | hearing loss caused by the blockage of the external or middle ear |
| condyloma | raised growth on the skin around the genitals caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) |
| congenital | Concerning a disease of bodily defect that has been present from birth |
| congestive heart failure | Heart failure caused when the heart doesn't pump blood well. Can cause fluid in the lungs and limbs |
| crohns disease | The name for inflammation in a person´s digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain etc. |
| cryotherapy | Using cold temperatures to treat inflammation etc. |
| cushings syndrome | When your body makes too much cortisol( stress hormone) over a long period of time. Can cause weight gain and irregular blood pressure and sugar levels. |
| cutaneous | relating to or affecting the skin |
| cystography | The use of x-rays to image an individual´s bladder |
| cystourethrography | An x-ray used to look for bladder and urethral abnormalities |
| deglutition | The action or process of swallowing |
| dermatoplasty | Any surgical procedure that occurs on the skin |
| diabetic retinopathy | Disease and conditions of the retina that is caused by diabetes |
| diastolic | Measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats ( 2nd number) |
| systolic | Measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats( 1st number) |
| distal | situated away from the center( back end/ behind) |
| diuresis | When the kidney filters too much bodily fluid, leads to increased urinary frequency. |
| dorsal | Back side or back view |
| dyspepsia | pain or discomfort drinking |
| dysphagia | pain or discomfort swallowing |
| dysphonia | difficulty speaking due to a physical disorder or the mouth, throat, tongue, etc |
| dysplasia | abnormal growth or development of a tissue or organ( May signify a stage preceding the development of cancer) |
| dyspnea | difficulty or trouble breathing |
| dysuria | difficulty or trouble urinating |
| embolism | A blood clot that takes place in the blood stream and moves around |
| embolus | the clot itself( Anything too small to continue traveling through the vein) |
| emesis | Colloquially known as vomiting |
| emmetropia | The normal state of the eye |
| enuresis | involuntary urination |
| epidemiology | The study of health and diseases that affect a community |
| epidural hematoma | Collection of blood that occurs between the skull and the dura mater |
| epilepsy | Disorder where the nerve cells in the brain are disrupted, causing seizures |
| eructation | Colloquially known as belching, burping, etc. |
| eschar | dead tissue that eventually falls off healthy skin after an injury |
| etiology | The cause, set of causes, or manner of cause of a disease |
| etymology | The study of the origin of words |
| eupena | normal, relaxed breathing |
| extension | fully stretching a limb |
| fibrosis | overgrowth, hardening, or scarring of various tissues |
| flexion | The action of bending a limb |
| fluoroscopy | A medical procedure that makes a real time video of the movement of the body |
| fungus | A single-celled organism |
| gastric lavage | colloquially known as "stomach pumping". Procedure where you remove all the contents of the stomach |
| gavage | Force feeding |
| genital herpes | Common sexually transmitted infection caused by Herpes simplex virus. |
| glaucoma | Eye diseases |
| gonorrhea | A sexually transmitted disease caused by gonorrhoeae bacterium |
| Graves disease | is an immune system disorder when your thyroid produces too much hormone.( T3 and T4, regulates weight, skin, hair, etc) |
| gynecomastia | Abnormal tissue growth in men |
| Hashimoto´s disease | When the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, inhibiting thyroid activity |
| hemangioma | Bright red birthmark, usually occurring at birth |
| hematoma | A blood clot that takes place outside of a blood vessel |
| hemorrhage | Profuse bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel |
| hirsutism | A condition in woman that results in abnormal male pattern hair-growth |
| histamine | A compound that is released by cells in response to injury |
| hyperplasia | The enlargement of a tissue or organ by an increase in the reproduction of the cell |
| iatrogenic | relating to illness caused by medical treatment |
| idiopathic | A disease that arises spontaneously, in which the cause is unknown |
| ileus | Temporary lack of normal muscle contractions that occur in the intestines |
| intravenous pyelography | x-ray exam of the urinary tract |
| irritable bowel syndrome | intestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, constipation, etc |
| keloid | A thick, raised scar |
| keratoplasty | surgery carried out on the cornea |
| KUB Test( Kidey, Ureter, Bladder) | used to assess the abdominal area for causing of pain, or to access organs |
| kyphosis | exaggerated forward rounding of the back |
| lacrimal | relating to tear production |
| laparotomy | surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, usually in preparation for surgery |
| leiomyosarcoma | Rare cancer that grows in smooth muscle tissue |
| lordosis | excessive inward curvature of the spine |
| lumpectomy | surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from the breast |
| lymph | relating to bodily fluid |
| macular degeneration | The breaking down of the retinal cones of the eye that is responsible for central vision |
| magnetic resonance imaging | Uses radio waves and a large magnet to make a series of detailed pictures of inside the body |
| mammography | series of x-ray images of inside the breast |
| mastication | Colloquially known as chewing |
| medial | situated in the middle |
| Mohs Surgery | A procedure used to treat and determine types of skin cancer. A layer of skin is cut away and looked at for the presence of cancer. |
| morbid | indicative of disease( Way that is unusual and regarded as unhealthy) |
| mucous | relating to mucus |
| mutagen | relating to something that causes a mutation |
| myocardial infarction | Colloquially known as a heart attack |
| myopia | Colloquially known as near sightedness |
| myringoplasty | A surgery performed to repair a hole in the eardrum |
| narcolepsy | chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain´s ability to control sleep-wake cycles |
| neoplasia | The formation of a new, abnormal growth of tissue |
| neoplasm | new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body |
| neurosis | mental condition that is not caused by organic diseases involving symptoms of stress, anxiety, etc. |
| nulligravida | A female that has never been pregnant |
| nullipara | A female that has never completed a pregnancy at 20 weeks gestation of greater |
| nyctalopia | inability to see in dim light or at night |
| occlusion | blockage of a blood vessel |
| oliguria | increased volume of urination |
| oncogenic | Gene that has potential to cause cancer |
| onychomycosis | fungal infection of the finger or toe nails that causes discoloration, thickening and seperation from the nail bed |
| osteoarthritis | When the cartilage between the joint begins to break down and wear down the underlying bone as a result, causing pain |
| osteonecrosis | When bone cells and tissue start to die as a result of lack of blood flow |
| osteopenia | loss of bone mineral density that causes weakened bone |
| osteoporosis | More extreme lose of bone density, where the bone begins porous and susceptible to fracture |
| ovum | A mature female reproductive cell |
| palliative | relieving symptoms without addressing the underlying cause |
| paracentesis | Procedure that removes fluid from the abdomen using a slender needle. |
| parenteral nutrition | When a person is fed through a vein in order to get the proper nutrition |
| paronychia | nail inflammation that may occur as a result of trauma |
| perforated | A hole that develops through the wall of a bodily organ |
| perfusion | passing of fluid through your circulatory/lymphatic system to an organ or tissue. Blood is passed through the circulatory system and is delivered to the cells of the tissues. |
| plantar | relating to the sole of the foot |
| plasma | The clear yellowish fluid found if seperating blood |
| pleurisy | A condition in which the pleura (two large thin layers of tissue that separate your lungs from the chest wall) become inflamed |
| pneumonia | severe infection and inflammation of the lungs |
| pneumothorax | colloquially known as a collapsed lung. A collapsed lung is caused when there is air around the lung |
| polydipsia | medical definition of excessive thirst |
| primary tumor | A term used to indicate the first tumor that is in the body |
| pronation | A rotational movement of the forearm that results in the palm facing posteriorly |
| proximal | Situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment |
| pruritic | Having to do with pus |
| purulent | consisting of , containing , or discharging pus |
| pyrogen | inducing fever |
| radical mastectomy | Surgical procedure when the whole breast is removed, as well as the lymph nodes and chest muscles under the breast |
| reduction | A lessening or diminishing |
| resection | The process of cutting out tissue or part of the organ |
| residual | remaining after the greater or quantity has gone |
| residual volume | The volume of air left in your lungs after you exhale fully |
| retinitis pigmentosa | A group of rare eye diseases that affect the retina. Makes the cells in the retina break down over time, causing vision loss |
| retrograde pyelography | imaging test that uses x-rays to look at your bladder, ureters, and kidneys |
| rhabomysarcoma | A type of cancer that usually begins in muscles that are attached to bones. |
| scoliosis | sideways curvature of the spine |
| sensorineural | disease of the inner air or the auditory nerve |
| septoplasty | surgical procedure to straighten the bone and cartilage in your septum |
| serous | pertaining to serum |
| serum | The clear liquid part of the blood that remains after blood cells and clotting factors have been removed |
| simple mastectomy | Surgery to remove the whole breast, which may include the nipples, areola, and skin over the breast |
| steatorrhea | Excessive amount of fat present in your fecal matter |
| subdural hematoma | occurs when a blood vessel in the subdural space( space between the brain and the skull) is damaged, this leads to a blood clot that puts pressure on the brain |
| suppination | Rotational movement that results in the palm facing upwards |
| syncope | A loss of consciousness for a short period of time |
| synovial | relating to a type of joint that is surrounded by a thick egg-white consistent fluid |
| tamponade | pressure on the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the heart muscle and the outer covering sac of the heart. |
| tarsal | relating to the tarsus( Bones in the foot that make up the mid and hind foot) |
| thrombosis | blood clot |
| thrombus | A blood clot that forms in the vein |
| tidal volume | The amount of air that moves in and out of your lungs |
| total lung capacity | The amount of air that your lungs can hold with a maximal inhale |
| trabeculoplasty | Glaucoma surgery performed on the eye that creates a new pathway for fluid inside the eye to be drained |
| transient ischemic attack | temporary blockage of blood to the brain |
| ucler | A sore on smooth tissue |
| ulcerative colitis | An inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in your digestive tract |
| urinary frequency | The amount of times you need to urinate |
| verruca | A wart |
| virilism | The development of male physical characteristics in a boy |
| vital capacity | The greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after taking the deepest possible breath |
| whole blood | blood consisting of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets |
| xerosis | abnormally dry skin or membranes |
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