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Intro to Terminology

Medical Terms

TermDefinition
Abduct to lead away from the middle
adduct to lead toward the middle
arteritis inflammation of an artery
arthritis inflammation of a joint
abate to lesson, ease, decrease, or cease. Used to note the lessoning of pain or the decrease in severity of symptoms.
abnormal pertaining to away from the norm or rule. A condition that is considered to be not normal.
abscess Localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body.
acute Sudden, sharp, severe; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course.
adhesion Process of being stuck together. An abdominal adhesion usually involves the intestines and is caused by inflammation or trauma. This type of adhesion may cause an intestinal obstruction and require surgery.
afferent carrying impulse toward a center
ambulatory condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed.
antidote substance given to counteract poisons and other affects.
antipyretic pertaining to an agent that is used to lower elevated body temperature.
antiseptic an agent that works against sepsis. A product used to illuminate or reduce infection.
antitussive an agent that works against coughing
apathy condition one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent
asepsis without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms
axillary pertaining to the armpit
biopsy surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body.
cachexia condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.
centigrade (C) means having 100 steps or degrees; unit temperature measurement (Celsius scale) with a boiling point of at 100º and a freezing point of 0º. Each degree of temperature change is (1/100) of the scale.
centimeter unit of measure in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter.
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