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Medical 1
Medical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homo- | Same, Equal, or Identical |
| Hyperopia | Farsighted |
| Cervicodynia | Neck pain |
| -Centesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid |
| Psychosis | Temporary loss of contact with reality |
| Euphoria | A state of intense happiness or well‑being |
| Lateral | Toward the side of the body |
| Diaphysis | Shaft/Middle |
| Stapes | Sends vibrations into inner ear |
| Peripheral nervous system | is the network of nerves that connects your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body |
| Pulp | Partial removal of pulp chamber |
| Coordination | Assesses cerebellar function (ataxia, dysmetria) |
| Hypoglossal | Tongue movement for speech & swallowing |
| Protein | Building material used to grow, repair, and strengthen |
| Maxmilla | Relating to the upper jaw and face |