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Chapter 14-15
Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amenorrhea | the absence of menstrual periods |
| colposcopy | the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix & vagina using a colposcope |
| conization | surgical removal of a cone=shaped section of tissue from the cervix (cone biopsy) |
| cryptorchidism | a developmental defect in which one testis falls to descend into the scrotum |
| episiotomy | a surgical incision of the perineum & vagina to facilitate delivery & prevent laceration of the tissues |
| metrorrhexis | rupture of the uterus |
| perimenopause | the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all |
| placenta previa | abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus |
| pyometritis | a pus-containing inflammation of the uterus |
| circumcision | surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis |
| colostrum | the fluid secreted by the breasts during the first days postpartum |
| crowning | stage at which the head can be seen at the vaginal orifice |
| dysmenorrhea | abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period |
| fimbriae | fringe |
| oophorectomy | surgical removal of one or both ovaries |
| perimetrium | the tough membrane outer layer |
| pruritus vulvae | a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia |
| salpingitis | inflammation of a fallopian tube; inflammation of eustachian tube |
| Which condition is inflammation of the lining of the cervix? | endocervicitis |
| What is the main function of the prostate gland? | To secrete a thick fluid as part of the sperm |
| What complication of pregnancy is characterized by hypertension, edema and protenuria? | preeclampsia |
| Genital herpes is caused by what? | a virus |
| Which procedure is surgery to specifically increase breast size? | breast augmentation |
| Which term describes a woman who has never been pregnant? | Nulliparia |
| Addiction | compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or practice to the degree that stopping is harmful. |
| Assessment | evaluation or apprasial of a condition |
| Arthocentesis | surgical puncture of the joint |
| Pericardiocentesis | drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac |
| Rale | abnormal rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound heard while breathing in |
| Supine | lying on the back with face up (horizontal recumbent position) |
| Otoscope | instruments used to visualy examine the external ear canal & tympanic membrane |
| Percussion | diagnostic procedure to determine density of a body area by sound produced by tapping surface |
| The combination of tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas | echocardiogram |
| When is a MRI used? | complex joints, spine, brain |
| What substance is used in preparation for a nuclear scan? | radioactive tracer |
| What is the instrument used to measure PB? (spelling) | shpygomomanometer |
| What is the focus of nuclear medicine? | anatomic structures |
| Which test is useful as evidence of a MI? | serum enzymes test |
| Which examination techniqure is used to evaluate air in loops of intestine? | percussion |
| What is the purpose of the serum bilirubin test? | measure how well red blood cells are broken down |
| Which term describes the body part closest to the film while producing a radiograph? | positioning |
| Which radiographic projection has the patient positioned facing the film and parallel to it? | postanterior projection |
| Which condition detected by urine analysis is an indication of impaired kidney function? | albuminuria |
| How do hard structures appear on a traditional radiography? | the appear light |
| How does a MRI produce images? | combination of radiowaves and a strong magnetic field to create signals to a computer which is then converted into images |
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