Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Med Term 9-16
Medical Terminology Definitions 9-16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cystitis | bladder inflammation |
| calioplasty | surgical reconstruction of a calix |
| meatotomy | surgical enlargement of the meatus |
| glomerulitis | inflammation of the glomeruli |
| pyeloplasty | surgical repair of the renal pelvis |
| nephritis | kidney inflammation |
| trigonitis | inflammation of the trigone of the bladder |
| renomegaly | enlargement of the kidney |
| ureterostenosis | narrowing of the ureter |
| uremia | excess of urea and other wastes in the blood |
| vesicoabdominal | relating to the urinary bladder and abdominal wall |
| urethrorrhea | abnormal discharge from the urethra |
| cervicitis | inflammation of the cervix |
| amniocentesis | test of amniotic fluid by insertion of a needle into the amnion |
| episiotomy | surgical incision into the perineum to prevent tearing during childbirth |
| colporrhagia | vaginal hermorrhage |
| gynecology | medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the female reproductive system |
| galactopoiesis | milk production |
| lactogenesis | milk production |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
| mammography | imaging of the breast |
| metropathy | disease of the uterus |
| menopause | cessation of menstruation |
| oophoritis | inflammaation of an ovary |
| oogenesis | production of eggs |
| ovariocele | hernia of an ovary |
| ovoid | egg-shaped |
| salpingoplasty | surgical repair of a fallopian tube |
| perineocele | hernia in the perineum |
| vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina |
| uteroplasty | surgical repair of the uterus |
| vulvitis | inflammation of the vulva |
| balanitis | inflammation of the glans penis |
| andropathy | any disease peculiar to men |
| orchitis | inflammation of the testis |
| epididymoplasty | surgical repair of the epididymis |
| spermatogensis | sperm production |
| prostatitis | inflammation of the prostate |
| eosinopenia | abnormally low count of eosinophils |
| agglutinogenic | causing the production of agglutinin |
| hemodialysis | dialysis performed by separating solid substances and water from the blood |
| erthrocyte | red blood cell |
| phagocyte | cell that consumes other substances, such as bacteria |
| leukoblast | immature white blood cell |
| thrombocyte | cell involved in blood clotting |
| immunosuppressor | agent that suppresses the immune response |
| adenocarcinoma | glandular cancer |
| lymphadenopathy | disease affecting the lymph nodes |
| lymphocyte | white blood cell formed in lymphatic tissue |
| splenectomy | removal of the spleen |
| lymphangitis | inflammation of the lymphatic vessels |
| toxicosis | systemic poisoning |
| thymectomy | removal of the thymus |
| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix |
| anoplasty | surgical repair of the anus |
| buccogingival | pertaining to the cheeks and gums |
| biliverdin | green bile pigment |
| celioma | tumor in the abdomen |
| cecopexy | surgical repair of fixing of the cecum to correct excessive mobility |
| cholangiogram | x-ray image of the bile vessels |
| choleic | pertaining to bile |
| choledochotomy | incision into the common bile duct |
| cholecystectomy | removal of the gallbladder |
| duodenitis | inflammation of the duodenum |
| colectomy | removal of all or part of the colon |
| esophagoscopy | examination of the interior of the esophagus |
| enterophathy | any intestinal disease |
| glossopharyngeal | of the tongue and pharynx |
| gastralgia | stomachache |
| glycosuria | abnormal excretion of carbohydrates in urine |
| glucogenesis | formation of glucose |
| hepatitis | liver disease or inflammation |
| glycogenolysis | breakdown of glycogen to glucose |
| jejunostomy | surgical opening of the outside of the body for the jejunum |
| ileitis | inflammation of the ileum |
| linguodental | pertaining to tongue and teeth |
| labioplasty | surgical repair of lips |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the peritoneum |
| orofacial | pertaining to mouth and face |
| pharyngotonsillitis | inflammation of tonsils and pharynx |
| peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum |
| pylorospasm | involuntary contraction of the pylorus |
| proctologist | specialist in study and treatment of diseases of the anus and rectum |
| sialism | excessive secretion of saliva |
| rectoabdominal | of the rectum and abdomen |
| sigmoidoscopy | visual examination of the sigmoid colon |
| sialoadenitis | inflammation of the sigmoid colon |
| stomatitis | inflammation of the lining of the mouth |
| steatorrhea | greater than normal amounts of fat in the feces |
| adrenomegaly | enlargement of the adrenal glands |
| adenopathy | glandular or lymph node disease |
| glycolysis | conversion of glycogen to glucose |
| glucogenesis | production of glucose |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| gonadotropin | hormone that aids in growth of gonads |
| thyrotoxic | having excessive amounts of thyroid hormones |
| parathyroidectomy | excision of the parathyroid |
| auriculocranial | pertaining to the auricle of the ear and the cranium |
| audiometer | instrument for measuring hearing |
| ceruminolyhc | agent for softening ear wax |
| blepharihs | inflammation of the eyelid |
| coreoplasty | plastic surgery on the conjunctiva |
| conjunctivoplasty | pertaining to the cochlea and the vestibule of the ear |
| cyclodialysis | pertaining to the cornea and sclera |
| corneoscleral | surgical correction of the size and shape of a pupil |
| dacryolith | calculus in the tear duct |
| cyclodialysis | method of relieving introcular pressure in glaucoma |
| keratoconus | abnormal protrusion of the cornea |
| irdoptosis | prolapse of the iris |
| mastoiditis | inflammation of the mastoid process |
| lacrimotomy | incision into the lacrimal duct |
| nasosinusitis | inflammation of the nasal and sinus cavities |
| myringitis | inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
| ophthalmoscope | instument for studying the interior of the eyeball |
| oculodynia | pain in the eyeball |
| ossiculectomy | removal of one of the ossicles of the middle ear |
| optometer | instrument for determining eye refraction |
| pupillometer | instrument for measuring the diameter of the pupil |
| phacoma | tumor of the lens |
| sclerectasia | bulging of the sclera |
| retinitis | inflammation of the retina |
| tympanoplasty | repair of a damaged middle ear |
| scotometer | instrument for evaluating a scotoma or blind spot |
| uveitis | inflammation of the uvea |
Created by:
rustylite
Popular Medical sets