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Week 1 Medical Term
Acronyms, abbreviations, eponyms, and integumentary system terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| SOAP | Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan - a method used to organize a patient's medical information. |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - a law that protects patients' medical information |
| SIDS | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
| TMJ | Temporomandibular Joint - The joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. |
| FAST | Face, Arms, Speech, Time - A way to recognize possible signs of a stroke. |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A scan that uses magnet to create detailed images inside the body. |
| EHR | Electronic Health Record - A digital record of a patient's health information. |
| PHR | Personal Health Record - A health record maintained or accessed by the patient. |
| EMR | Electronic Medical Record - A digital version of a patient's medical chart. |
| BP | Blood Pressure- The force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. |
| RN | Registered Nurse - A licensed healthcare professional who provides patient care. |
| ER | Emergency Room - A hospital department that treats urgent medical problem. |
| OR | Operating Room - A room where surgical procedures are performed. |
| Bell's Palsy | Temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the face. Named after, Sir Charles Bell, a Scottish surgeon and anatomist. |
| Alzheimer Disease | A progressive brain disease that causes memory and thinking problem. Name after Alois Alzheimer, German |
| Graves Disease | An autoimmune disease that causes an overactive thyroid. Named after Robert James graves, American physician. |
| Crohn Disease | A long-term inflammatory disease that affects the digestive tract. Names after Burrill Bernard Crohn, American physician. |
| Addison Disease | A disorder in which the adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Named after Thomas Addison, English physician. |
| Parkinson Disease | A nervous-system disorder that affects movement and may cause tremor and stiffness. Named after James Parkinson, English Physician. |
| Hyperhidrosis | Excessive sweating. |
| Xerosis | Abnormally dry skin. |
| Seborrhea | Excessive production of the oil from the sebaceous glands. |
| Anhidrosis | Inability to sweat normally. |
| Leukotrichia | White or colorless hair caused by loss of pigment. |
| Albinism | An inherited condition involving little or no melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. |
| Acanthosis | Abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin. |
| Mono-, uni- | One or single |
| Bi- | Two |
| Tri- | Tricuspid |
| Ab- | Away from Example: Abnormal |
| Ad- | Toward Example: Adduction |
| Ecto-, exo- | Outside or outward Example: Ectoderm or Exoskeleton |
| Endo- | Inside or within Example: Endoskeleton |
| Epi, | Outer Example: Epidermis |
| Anterior or ventral | Towards the front of the body Example: The sternum is anterior to the heart |
| Posterior or dorsal | Towards the back of the body Example: The spine is posterior to the chest |
| Superior | Above or toward the head Example: The mouth is inferior to the chest |
| Inferior | Below or toward the feet Example: The mouth is inferior to the nose |
| Lateral | Away from the middle of the body Example: The arms and chest are lateral to the chest |
| Distal | Farther from the point of attachment of origin Example: The fingers are distal to the elbow |
| Proximal | Closer to the center of the body Example: The elbow is proximal to the wrist |
| Ambi- | Both Example: Ambidextrous |
| Dys- | Difficult, painful, or abnormal Example: Dysphagia |
| Eu- | Good Example: Euphoria |
| Homo- | Equal Example: Homosexual |
| Iso- | Identical Example: Identical |
| Mal- | Poor or bad Example: Malnourished |
| -algia | Pain Example: Myalgia |
| -emia | Blood conditions Example: Anemia |
| -itis | Inflammation Example: Appendicitis |
| -lysis | Breaking down Example: Glycolysis |
| -oid | Resembling or like Example: Mucoid |
| -opathy | Disease or disorder Example: Neuropathy |
| -pnea | Breath or breathing Example: Apnea |
| -centesis | Surgical puncture to aspirate (remove or withdraw) Example: Amniocentesis |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal Example: Mastectomy |
| -ostomy | Surgical creation of an opening Example: Colostomy |
| -otomy | Surgical incision or cutting into Example: Tracheotomy |
| -orrhaphy | Surgical suturing Example: Herniorrhaphy |
| -opexy | Surgical fixation Example: Nephropexy |
| -oplasty | Surgical repair or reconstruction Example: Rhinoplasty |
| -otripsy | Surgical crushing Example: Lithotripsy |
| Maxilla | Upper jawbone that supports the upper teeth. Root: maxill |
| Mandible | Lower jawbone that supports the lower teeth. Root: mandible |
| Zygomatic Bone | Cheekbone that forms part of the eye socket, Root: zygomat (cheek), Suffix:- ic (pertaining to) |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of the joint. Root: arthr (joint), Suffix: -itis (inflammation) |
| Osteoporosis | Condition that causes bones to become weak and porous. Root: oste/o (bone), Suffix: -osis (abnormal condition) |
| Trigeminal nerve | Cranial nerve responsible for facial sensation and chewing muscles. Prefix: tri- (three), Root: gemin (twin), Suffix: -al (pertaining to) |
| Glossopharyngeal nerve | Nerve involved in swallowing, gag reflex, and taste. Root: gloss/o (tongue), pharyng (throat), Suffix: -eal (pertaining to) |
| Hypoglossal nerve | Nerve responsible for tongue movement. Prefix: hypo- (under) Root: gloss (tongue) Suffix: -al (pertaining to) |
| Neuropathy | Damage or disease affecting the nerve. Root: neur/o (nerve), Suffix: -pathy (disease) |
| Insomnia | Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Prefix: in- (not), Root: somn (sleep), Suffix: -ia (condition) |
| Gingivitis | Inflammation of the gums. Roots: gingiv (gum), Suffix: -itis (inflammation) |
| Glossitis | Inflammation of the tongue. Root: gloss (tongue), Suffix: -itis (inflammation) |
| Dysgeusia | Altered or distorted sense of taste. Prefix: dys- (abnormal), Root: geus (taste), Suffix: -ia (condition) |
| Amblyopia | Reduced vision due to abnormal visual development. Root: ambly, (dull), Suffix: -opia (vision condition) |
| Otalgia | Ear pain. Root: ot (ear), Suffix: -algia (pain) |
| Hyperglycemia | Abnormally high blood sugar |
| Hypoglycemia | Abnormally low blood sugar |
| Thyroiditis | inflammation of the thyroid gland |
| Endocrinology | The study of hormones and endocrine glands |
| Pancreatectomy | Surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| Lymphadenopathy | Disease or abnormal enlargement of the lymph modes |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils |
| Lymphedema | Swelling caused by buildup of lymphatic fluid |
| Splenomegaly | Abnormal enlargement of the spleen |
| Hypertension | Abnormally high blood pressure |
| Bradycardia | An abnormally slow heart rate |
| Tachycardia | An abnormally fast heart rate |
| Endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| Atherosclerosis | Buildup of plaque inside the arteries, causing narrowing and hardening. |
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