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Med Term Final

TermDefinition
cataract clouding of the lens of the eye
tachycardia fast heart rate
teletherapy radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body
caudal toward the tail
ptosis prolapse, downward displacement
dura meter thick, outermost layer of the meninges surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord
ischemic stroke a type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked
Reyes syndrome potentially serious or deadly disorder in children that is characterized by vomiting and confusion
quadriplegia paralysis of all four limbs
dorsal back
chlamydia A bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and females
spiral fracture a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
pediculosis infestation with lice
polyphagia excessive hunger
osteosarcoma malignant tumor of the bone
arrhythmia abnormal heart rhythm
pyothorax pus in the chest cavity
systemic lupus erythematosus chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs
lordosis abnormal anterior curvature
bullimia nervosa an eating disorder involving gorging with food, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse
myocardial infarction heart attack
spondylosis a degenerative disorder that ca cause the loss of the normal spinal structure and function
palpation to examine by touch
latrogenic illness a disorder or symptom that occurs as a result of a medical or psychotherapeutic treatment itself
pyrosis heart burn
anuria absence of urine
placenta previa implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
phenklyetonuria An inherited disorder that causes a build-up of phenylalanine (an amino acid) in the blood, effects of this recessive disorder can be completely overcome by regulating the diet of the affected individual.
croup an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough
nocturnal enuresis bed wetting
rhytidectomy surgical removal of wrinkles
Addisons disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone
erythroderma red skin
hemarthrosis blood within a joint
menometrorrhagia excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals
mastopexy surgical fixation of the breast
cirrhosis chronic degenerative disease of the liver
tenorrhaphy suture of a tendon
arthrocenresis surgical puncture of a joint
thrombocytopenia low platelet count
diabetes insipidus antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect
positron emission tomography (PET) a visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain preforms a given task
infectious myringitis a contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum
torticollis head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle
nephron functional unit of the kidney
hemostasis stoppage of bleeding
syphilis an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by a small bacterium called a spirochete
azoospermia absence of sperm in the semen
singultus hiccups
varicella chicken pox
hyperopia farsightedness
autologous originating within an individual
pruritis itching
ergonomics The study of workplace equipment design or how to arrange and design devices, machines, or workspace so that people and things interact safely and most efficiently.
hypercapnia excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
preeclampsia abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
hyperkinesia excessive movement
angioplasty surgical repair of a blood vessel
alopecia hair loss
borborygmus the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine
astigmatism defective curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye
meningitis inflammation of the meninges
embolism the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
hemopoietic pertaining to the formation of blood cells
capillary hemangioma a soft, raised, pink, or red vascular birthmark
carpal tunnel syndrome compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist
nullipara a woman who has never borne a viable child
debridement removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound
asphyxia condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
macule flat, colored spot on the skin
rickettsia a small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites
speculum instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
acromegaly enlargement of the extremities
epidemic A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.
colostrum a specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest
acetabelum hip socket
vasovasostomy reversal of a vasectomy
presbycusis age related hearing loss
hyperesthesia increased sensitivity to stimulation such as touch or pain
megaloblastic pertaining to abnormally large red blood cells found in pernicious anemia
melena black tarry stool
osteitis inflammation of the bone
scleroderma hardening of the skin
endocervicitis inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
intraderma within the skin
priapism persistent and painful erection
adheson An attraction between molecules of different substances
esophageal varices swollen, varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus
urinalysis the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
myopathy disease of the muscle
ataxia lack of muscle coordination
amenorrhea absence of menstruation
glucagon a protein hormone secreted by pancreatic endocrine cells that raises blood glucose levels; an antagonistic hormone to insulin.
anaplasia a change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other
perimenopause the term used to designate the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all
bruit blowing, swooshing sound heard through a stethoscope when an artery is partially occluded
nephrolysis the freeing of a kidney from adhesions
orthostatic hypotension low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up
dysphonia difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness
hypercalcemia excessive calcium in the blood
vesicovaginal fistula abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina
atrophy decrease in size of a body part, cell, organ, or other tissue, wasting away
hypotonia a condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles
recumbent lying down
antipyeretic reduces fever
thyroxine aka called thyroid hormone, thyroxine is produced and secreted by follicle cells in the thyroid gland. it targets all cells in the body and increases overall body metabolism.
delusion false belief
colposcopy visual examination of vagina
fistula abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface
ambylopia lazy eye; a type of poor vision that usually happens in just 1 eye but less commonly in both eyes.
Herpes labialis blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue that are caused by the oral herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1); also known as cold sores or fever blisters
cholecystitis inflammation of the gallbladder
aneurysm ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
necrotizing fasciitis inflammation of fascia producing death of the tissue
actinic keratosis a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin
colostomy the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
placebo A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.
sprain injury to a ligament around a joint
thrombus blood clot
glycosuria sugar in the urine
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