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101HLH Discussion
online flash cards from chapter 1or 2 Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hematology | Hematology is the branch of medicine that studies blood, The root hemat/o means blood, and the suffix -logy mean "the study of"Hematologists diagnose and treat conditions such as anemia, leukemia. |
| Gastroenteritis | Gastroenteritis refers to the inflammation of both the stomach and intestines, caused by infection or food poisoning. The roots gastr/o for stomach and enter/o for intestines, along with the suffix -itis, meaning inflammation, form the term. |
| Hypoglycemia | Hypoglycemia is a medical condition in which a person has abnormally low blood sugar levels. The prefix hypo- means “below” or “deficient,” the root glyc/o means sugar, and the suffix -emia refers to a blood condition. |
| Osteopathy | Osteopathy is a type of medical practice that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bone-related diseases. The root oste/o means bone, and the suffix -pathy means disease. |
| Dermatitis | Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin caused by allergic reactions, irritants, or infections. The root dermat/o means skin, and the suffix -itis indicates inflammation. Symptoms often include redness, itching, and swelling. |
| Bradycardia | Bradycardia refers to a slower-than-normal heart rate, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute. The prefix brady- means slow, the root cardi/o refers to the heart, and the suffix -ia indicates a condition. |
| Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones, leading to increased metabolism. The prefix hyper- means excessive, the root thyroid/o refers to the thyroid gland, and the suffix -ism indicates a condition. |
| Nephrectomy | Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. The root nephr/o means kidney, and the suffix -ectomy means surgical removal. This procedure may be performed due to kidney cancer, severe infection, or trauma. |
| Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous refers to a layer of tissue located beneath the skin. The prefix sub- means under or below, the root cutane/o refers to skin, and the suffix -ous means pertaining to. |
| Endoscopy | Endoscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to visually examine the inside of the body using a flexible tube with a camera. The prefix endo- means within, and the suffix -scopy means visual examination. |
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