Term | Definition |
cystitis | inflammation of the urinary bladder |
cystectomy | excision, removal of urinary bladder |
enuresis | in urine, bed wetting |
nephropathy | disease of the kidney |
hydronephrosis | abnormal condition of fluid in the kidney |
ketonuria | abnormal condition of ketones in urine |
diuresis | state of complete urination |
urinary retention | inability to release urine from the bladder |
ureteroplasty | surgical repair of ureter |
urethritis | inflammation of urethra |
urinary incontinence | inability to hold urine in the bladder |
albuminuria | albumin (protein) in the urine |
azotemia | increased nitrogen in blood |
polydipsia | excessive thirst |
ketosis | abnormal condition of elevated ketones |
nocturia | increased voiding during the night |
pyuria | pus (wbc) in the urine |
antidiuretic hormone | hormone against complete diuresis |
anuria | not voiding |
hematuria | blood in the urine |
oliguria | pertaining to scanty urination |
erythropoietin | hormone secreted by kidney to increase red cell formation in bone marrow |
lithotripsy | process of crushing stones |
glycosuria | sugar in the urine |
polyuria | excessive urination |
amniocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from amnion sac |
endocervicitis | inflammation within the cervix |
episiotomy | incision of vulva |
gynecomastia | enlarged breast in a male |
hysterectomy | excision or removal of the uterus |
prenatal | pertaining to before birth |
mastitis | inflammation of the breast |
menorrhagia | bursting forth, heavy menstrual flow |
neonatal | new birth |
obstetrics | medical field pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth |
oophoritis | inflammation of ovary |
salpingectomy | excision or removal of fallopian tubes |
uterine prolapse | uterus falls or sags forward (down into vagina) |
pseudocyesis | false pregnancy |
primigravida | first pregnancy |
multigravida | many pregnancies |
menarche | first menstrual period |
endometritis | inflammation inside the uterus |
intrauterine device | placed within the uterus (IUD) to prevent pregnancy |
cephalic version | act of turning infant’s head |
galactorrhea | abnormal discharge of milk |
mastectomy | excision, removal of breast |
amenorrhea | no menstrual flow |
dyspareunia | painful sexual intercourse |
oophorectomy | excision, removal of an ovary |
androgen | male hormone |
cryogenic surgery | surgery using cold (freeze and kill cells) |
cryptorchidism | hidden testicles (undescended) |
gonorrhea | discharge of seed, sexually transmitted disease |
hydrocele | hernia of fluid, in scrotum, congenital or response to infection |
orchiectomy | excision or removal of testicles |
balanitis | inflammation of glans penis |
prostatitis | inflammation of prostate |
spermolytic | destruction of sperm |
testicular | pertaining to testicles |
prostatectomy | excision or removal of prostate |
penile | pertaining to the penis |
oligospermia | scanty sperm production |
teratoma | mass or tumor resembling monster |
varicocele | hernia of varicose veins above the testes |
vasectomy | excision, removal of portion of vas deferens |
spermatogenesis | formation of sperm |
testosterone | steroid hormone |
orchiopexy | put testicle in place, corrects cryptorchidism |
vasovasostomy | new opening of vas deferens, rejoin vas deferens |
aspermia | pertaining to no sperm production |
azoospermia | pertaining to no sperm in semen |
seminiferous tubules | tubules that produce sperm in testes |
orchitis | inflammation of a testicle |
epididymitis | inflammation of epididymis |
encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
subdural hematoma | pertaining to collection of blood under the dura |
glioblastoma | tumor of immature glial cells (neurological cells) |
meningioma | tumor of the meninges |
encephalopathy | disease of the brain |
myelogram | x-ray record of the spinal cord |
radiculitis | inflammation of nerve roots |
myoneural | pertaining to muscles and nerves |
neuropathy | disease of nerves |
neuralgia | nerve pain |
comatose | pertaining to deep sleep |
anesthesia | without , no feeling |
bradykinesia | slow movement |
hyperkinesis | increased movement |
epilepsy | upon a seizure |
narcolepsy | sleep seizure |
dyslexia | difficulty with words/phrases |
paraplegia | paralysis in lower part of body |
syncopal | pertaining to fainting |
ataxia | pertaining to no coordination |
hemiplegia | paralysis on one half (side) of the body |
aphasia | pertaining to no speech, not speaking |
myelomeningocele | herniation of spinal cord and meninges |
causalgia | burning pain |
cephalgia | head pain, headache |
angioplasty | surgical repair of a vessel |
vasodilation | widening of a vessel |
endarterectomy | excision or removal of plaque within an artery |
atherosclerosis | abnormal condition of hardening of artery due to plaque, fat |
venous | pertaining to a vein |
cardiomyopathy | disease of heart muscle |
tachycardia | pertaining to rapid heartbeat |
hypercholesterolemia | above normal, excessive cholesterol in the blood |
hypoxia | insufficient oxygen |
pericardiocentesis | surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pericardium |
phlebotomy | incision, cutting into a vein to draw blood |
thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein due to a clot |
sphygmomanometer | used to measure pulse pressure |
stethoscope | instrument to examine chest |
cardiogenic shock | pertaining to shock produced by the heart |
vascular | pertaining to vessels |
atheroma | collection of fatty substance |
atrial | pertaining to the atrium, upper heart chamber |
cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
thrombolysis | breakdown/destruction of a clot |
angiogram | x-ray record of a blood vessel |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of an artery |
bradycardia | pertaining to a slow heart rate |
cyanosis | abnormal condition of blue due to lack of oxygen |
arrhythmia | pertaining to no rhythm, an abnormal heart rhythm |