Question | Answer |
erythrocytopenia | decrease in the number of red blood cells |
icthyoderma | dry, scaly skin |
audiometer | instrument to measure hearing |
arthrodesis | surgical fixation (fusion) of a joint |
tracheotomy | surgical opening into the trachea |
lithotripsy | sound waves used to crush stones within the body |
endocranium | within the skull (cranium) |
myonecroisis | death of a muscle |
osteochondritis | inflammation of the bone & cartilage |
dysphagia | no speech |
hydrocephalosis | conditon of water on the brain |
parathyroidectomy | excision of the parathyroid |
myringitis | inflammation of the eardrum |
tympanitis | inflammation of the eardrum |
nephropexy | suspension of the kidney |
pilopathy | any disease of the hair |
melanoma | black tumor |
rhinoplasty | surgical repair of a nose defect |
splenorrexis | rupture of the spleen |
cardiopathy | disease of the heart |
thoracentesis | surgical puncture into the thorax (chest) |
oligunia | scanty urine |
dermatophelbitis | inflammation of the skin & veins |
thrombolysis | breaking down of a blod clot |
primigravida | first pregnancy |
splenomegaly | enlargement of the spleen |
myelocele | herniation of the spinal cord |
anoproctoplasty | surgical repair of the anus & rectum |
lacrimotomy | incision into the tear duct |
cardiopulmary | pertaining to the lungs and heart |
menopause | cessation of menses |
atrophy | without development |
thromboarteritis | inflammation of a blood clot in an artery |
necrosis | death of a tissue |
onychoplasty | surgical repair of a nail |
valvuitis | inflammation of a valve |
kaluria | potassium in urine |
dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
gastroscopy | visual exam of the stomach |
dextrotropic | Turning to the right |
audiometry | measurement of hearing |
myeloma | tumor of the spinal cord |
balanitis | inflammation of the glans penis |
osteoma | bone tumor |
mammogram | x-ray of the breast |
bi-lateral salpingo-oophorohysteretomy | surgical removal of fallopian tubes & overies |
erthrodermalgia | painful red skin |
leukoderma | white patchy skin |
vertebrectomy | excision of the vertebra |
costomrphic | pertaining to a changing rib |
osteosclerosis | bone hardening |
hidropenia | decrease in sweat |
ureterectasis | streching or dilation of the ureter |
hyperbilirubinemia | excessive amount of bilirubin in the blood |
choledocholithotomy | Surgical incision into the common bile duct to remove stones |
dacryitis | inflammation of the tear duct |
prostatectomy | removal of the prostate gland |
sphygmomanometer | instrument for measuring blood pressure |
coreoplasty | surgical repair of the pupil |
hyperglycemia | excessive sugar in the blood |
histology | study of tissue |
homeostasis | control of same, internal balance |
dyspepsia | difficult (poor) digestion |
hematemisis | vomiting blood |
sialitis | inflammation of the slavary glands |
chomdromalacia | sofenting of a cartilage |
xeroderma | abnormal condition of dry skin |
seborrhea | discharge of sebum |
phonometry | instrument to measure sound (voice) |
urology | study of urine |
diplopia | double vision |
pyeloureterectasis | dilation of the renal pelvis and the ureter |
exocrine | external secretion |
opthalmoscopy | visual exam of the eye |
hemorrhoidectomy | surgical removsl of hemorrhoids |
antidepressant | drug used to treat depression |
myoma | tumor of a muscle |
pancreatecomy | surgical removal of the pancreas |
renopulmonary | pertaining to the kidney and lungs |
vesiculoma | tumor of the seminal vesicle |
somatotropin | stimulating the body |
psuedoesthesia | false sensation/feeling |
thromboplebitis | inflammation of a blood clot in a vein |
arthralgia | pain in a joint |
arthrogram | x-ray of a jiont |
urethroectasis | dilation of the urethra |
colporrhagia | vaginal hemorrhage |
cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
ureterostenosis | narrowing of teh ureter |
hypoglycemia | excessive low sugar in the blood |
ophthalmoplegia | paralysis of the eyeball |
eosinopenia | low number of eosinophils |
myelitis | inflammation of the spinal cord |
podiatrist | foot specialist |
phlebotomy | incision into a vein |
psychology | study of the mind |
aphagia | difficult eating/swallowing |
otorrhea | drainage from the ear |
hidropoiesis | formation of sweat |
aminocentesis | surgical puncture into the aminonic sac to withdrawl fluid |
anuria | with urine |
pedospasm | spasm in the foot |
lactopoiesis | formation of milk |
osteoblast | embryonic cell responsible for bone formation |
epirhinal | pertaing to above the nose |
aphonia | without voice/sound |
otitis | inflammation of the ear |
xanthoderma | yellow skin |
lipiduria | lipids in the urine |
glycogensis | producing glycogen |