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medical termnology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| etiology | cause of disease |
| latrogenic | illness related to medical examination or treatment |
| idiopathic | only disease with an unknown cause (unknown etiology(cause) |
| ischemic | A condition or disease caused by a temporary deficiency in blood flow to an organ or tissue; for example, an ischemic stroke. |
| Acute | comes on quickly and is of short duration, severe symptoms |
| Chronic | slow onset and usually lifelong for example, congestive heart failure. |
| Benign | not cancerous tumors, good chance of survival, nonmalignant |
| Malignant | term for cancers that tend to spread, get progressively worse and could be life-threatening |
| Terminal | term for disease for which there are treatments but no cure(fatal) |
| Neoplastic | new abnormal growth, could be cancerous or non cancerous |
| Autoimmune | Abnormal condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against (attacks) its own tissues. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. |
| congenital | a condition that is present at birth and may be the result of either genetic or environmental factors; ex cerebral palsy |
| genetic | inherited or passed on from one's parents |
| Endemic | a disease that is ongoing and restricted to a certain population, group or area of land. |
| Epidemic | sudden, widespread outbreak of disease within a population, group or area of land |
| Pandemic | when a particular disease affects the global population |
| Nosocomial | hospital acquired infection |
| Opportunistic | infections that occur more often or are more severe in patients with weakened immune systems |
| Observation | looking at and asking questions to gather data |
| Manifestation | the ways in which a disease presents itself |
| Signs (OBJECTIVE) | observed and noted by healthcare professional. Can be measured: Temp/BP/RR/HR |
| Symptoms (SUBJECTIVE) | NOT measurable - pain/nausea/fatigue/weakness |
| Inspection | observation of one or more areas on the body. |
| Auscultation | Using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds of the body |
| Palpation | application of pressure to assess for abnormalities |
| Percussion | tapping areas on the surface of the body to assess organ size and whether is fluid or air filled. |
| Olfaction | Use of smell to detect abnormalities |
| Diagnostic testing | Use of lab, x-rays and other tests or procedures to help diagnose disease. |
| Diagnosis | ID of a health condition. |
| Prognosis | forecast or prediction of the probable outcome of the disease or condition |
| acronym | is formed from the initial letters of words. (ex:AIDS, which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.) |
| min | minutes |
| convalescence | a period of gradual recovery after illness or injury |
| debilitating | having a weakening or fatiguing effect |
| endogenous | An injury or condition that originates within the body; for example, circulatory disorders, diabetes, and immune system disorders. |
| exogenous | An injury or condition that originates outside the body; for example, trauma, chemical injury, or infection by an airborne pathogen. |
| hypersensitivity | Condition in which the body’s immune system has an exaggerated response to an antigen, a substance that is harmful or perceived by the body to be harmful; allergy. |
| iatrogenic | An infection or disease that arises as a complication of medical or surgical intervention. Radiation and chemotherapy, for example, commonly produce the iatrogenic effects of nausea, vomiting, hair loss, and anemia. |
| immunological | Pertaining to a reaction between an antigen and an antibody, a protein that the body makes in response to an antigen. |
| infectious | capable of causing infection |
| inflammatory | Marked by inflammation (redness, heat, fever, and swelling) or caused by inflammation. |
| metabolic | A disorder that interferes with normal metabolism, the chemical processes involved in converting food to energy and in sustaining life; diabetes, for example. |
| malaise | A feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness. |
| metastasis | cancer spreading to other parts of body |
| nosocomial | An infection acquired in a hospital setting that was not present upon admission. Pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection. |
| nutritional | Relating to chemical processes in the body that occur after ingesting (eating) food. |
| prophylaxis | taking action or medical treatment to prevent a disease or health problem before it starts (preventing) |
| syndrome | A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as part of a disease process. |
| auscultation | use of a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities |
| palpation | application of light or firm pressure on the skin above internal organs or structures to check for abnormalities |
| percussion | apping areas on the surface of the body to produce a vibrating sound. The nature of the sound indicates the size of the organ, whether it is filled with air or fluid, and so on. |
| olfaction | use of the sense of smell to detect abnormalities |
| ∆ | change |
| ā | before |
| AAF | african american female |
| abd | abdomen, abdominal |
| ABX | antibiotic |
| ad lib | as desired |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| c (with line on top) | with |
| c/o | complains of; complaining of |
| CBC | complete blood(cell) count |
| CT | computerized tomography; computed tomography |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| hs | half strength, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| IV | intravenous |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OB/GYN | obstetrician/gynecologist |
| OV | office visit |
| p(with line on top) | after |
| Pro. Time | prothrombin time (blood-clotting test) |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time (blood-clotting test) |
| q | every |
| Rx, Rhx | prescription |
| s(with line on top) | wthout |
| stat, STAT | immediately |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T&C | type and cross match |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| UA | urinalysis |
| ung | ointment |
| VS, V/S | vital signs |
| wt | weight |
| WNL | within normal limits |
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