Term | Definition |
Cerebrospinal | Pertaining to the brain and spinal cord |
Cerebrovascular | Pertaining to the brain and blood vessels that supply it |
Epidural | Pertaining to above the dura mater |
Epilepsy | Disorder of the CNS characterized by recurrent seizures |
Meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of the brain |
Neuralgia | Nerve pain |
Neurologist | Physician that specializes in the neurological system |
Schizophrenia | Type of psychosis in which the mind is said to be split from reality |
Bradycardia | Pertaining to a slow heart rate |
Cardiologist | Physician who specializes in the heart |
Cardiomyopathy | Disease of the heart muscle |
Endocardium | Membrane lining in the cavities of the heart |
Hypertension | High blood pressure |
Hypoxemia | Too little oxygen in the blood |
Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
Myocardium | Heart muscle |
Pericardium | Lining around the outside of the heart |
Tachycardia | Pertaining to a fast heart rate |
Bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi |
Dyspnea | Difficult, painful, or faulty breathing |
Hypoxia | Condition of deficient oxygen levels |
Pharyngitis | Inflammation of the pharynx |
Pulmonologist | Specialist in diseases of the lungs |
Rhinoplasty | Surgical repair of the nose |
Rhinorrhea | Discharge from the nose |
Spirometry | Measurement of breathing |
Stethoscope | Instrument used to listen to lung and heart sounds through chest wall |
Arthritis | Inflammation of the joint |
Bursitis | Inflammation of the bursa, fluid filled sac around the joints |
Intramuscular | Pertaining to within the muscle |
Myalgia | Muscle pain |
Orthopedic | Pertaining to the study of the skeletal and muscular system |
Tendinitis | Inflammation of tendon |
Endocrinology | Study of secreting glands that compromise endocrine system |
Hyperglycemia | Too much sugar in the blood |
Hyperthyroidism | Condition of too much thyroid hormone |
Hypokalemia | Low blood K+ |
Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
Autoimmune | Disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immune system that causes body to produce antibodies against itself |
Immunocompromised | Condition in which the immune system has been compromised by disease or immunosuppressive agents |
Leukemia | Malignant blood disease marked by abnormal white blood cells |
Metastasis | Spread of cancer cells beyond original site of the tumor thru blood or lymph |
Anemia | Blood condition in which there is a reduction in the # of red blood cells (erythrocytes) |
Hematology | Medical study of the blood |
Myeloma | Tumor of the bone marrow |
Cholecystectomy | Puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of abdominal fluid |
Cirrhosis | Chronic liver condition that causes yellowing of tissues |
Colonoscopy | Process of viewing the colon |
Dyspepsia | Pertaining to difficulty in eating or swalling |
Esophagitis | Inflammation of the esophagus |
Gastroenterologist | Specialist in the study of stomach and intenstines |
Nasogastric | Pertaining to the nose and the stomach |
Sublingual | Pertaining to under the tongue |
Nephrectomy | Surgical removal of a kidney |
Polyuria | Condition in which one urinates excessively |
Pyelonephritis | Inflammation of the renal pelvis area of the kidney |
Urologist | Physician that specializes in condition of the urinary system |
Conjunctivitis | Inflammation of the conjunctiva (in eye) |
Intraocular | Pertaining to the inside of the eye |
Ophthalmologist | Specialist in disease of the eye |
Optometry | Process of measuring the eye |
Photophobia | Extreme sensitivity and discomfort from light |
Myringitis | Inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
Otitis | Inflammation of the ear |
Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
Dermatologist | Specialist in the study of disease of skin |
Epidermal | Pertaining to on the skin |
Histology | Study of tissues |
Percutaneous | Thru the skin |
Subcutaneous | Pertaining to below the skin |
Gynecologist | Physician who specializes in reproductive system of women |
Hysterectomy | Surgical removal of uterus |
Mammogram | X-ray of breast |
Obstetrics | Pertaining to the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period |
Vasectomy | Excision of part of vas deferens to produce male sterility |