Medical Term | Meaning |
osteoarthritis | inflammation of the bone and joint |
arthrodesis | fixation of the joint by fusion |
chondritis | inflammation of the cartilage |
myelitis | inflammation of the bone marrow or spine |
myospasm | involuntary contraction of a muscle |
tendinitis | inflammation of a tendon |
intercostal space | space between the ribs |
dermatophytosis | fungus condition of the skin |
onychectomy | surgical removal of the nail of a finger or toe |
rhinitis | inflammation of the nose |
laryngoscopy | examination of the interior of the larynx |
tracheitis | inflammation of the upper windpipe or trachea |
bronchitis | inflammation of the lower windpipe or bronchus |
pulmonary | concerning or involving the lungs |
pneumonia | inflammation of the lungs |
pneumonemia | the presence of air or gas in the blood vessel |
pneodynamics | the mechanism of breathing |
stomatitis | inflammation of the mouth |
glossitis | inflammation of the tongue |
lingual | pertaining to the tongue |
dentalgia | pain in the tooth |
cheiloplasty | surgical repair of a defect of the lip |
gingivitis | inflammation of the gums |
gastrectomy | surgical removal of the stomach |
gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and intestine |
duodenal ulcer | an ulcer located in the duodenum or first part of the small intestine |
jejunectomy | excision of a part of or all of the jejunum or second part of the small intestine |
lleitis | inflammation of the ileum or third part of the small intestine |
colostomy | incision is made into the colon |
proctitis | inflammation of the rectum or anus |
hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
cholecystectomy | excision of the gallbladder |
celiectomy | complete or partial removal of an organ of the abdomen |
laparotomy | an incision is made into the abdominal wall |
cardiovascular system | system including the blood vessels and the heart |
angiogram | series of x-ray film of a blood vessel |
phlebectomy | the surgical removal of a vein |
arteriosclerosis | hardening of the artery |
thromboplebitis | inflammation of the vein with a clot of blood |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
hematoma | a tumor filled with blood |
lymphocyte | lymph cell |
splenectomy | excision of the spleen |
phagocyte | a cell that eats microorganisms |
cytology | the study of cells |
hematology | the study of blood |
polyphagia | excessive eating |
acromegaly | a disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the extremities |
glucosuria | sugar in the urine |
adenectomy | surgical removal of a gland |
acrodermatitis | inflammation of the skin of the extremities |
polyneuritis | inflammation of many nerves |
encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
psychology | the science that studies the mind |
pyromania | fire madness |
hydrophobia | fear of water |
anesthesia | without feeling or sensation |
nephrectomy | removal of a kidney |
ureteritis | inflammation of the ureter |
cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
urethritis | inflammation of the urethra |
orchiopexy | fixation of the testes |
urophobia | fear of passing urine |
nephrolithiasis | formation of renal stones |
hysterectomy | removal of the uterus |
oophorectomy | removal of an ovary |
salpingitis | inflammation of a tube |
otoplasty | plastic repair of the ear |
tympanoplasty | plastic repair of the eardrum |
opthalmology | science dealing with the eye and its diseases |
optometrist | a person who is trained to examine eyes in order to determine the presence of eye problems |
blepharitis | inflammation of the eyelid |
keratitis | inflammation of the cornea |
dacryocystitis | inflammation of the tear sac |
pyogenic | producing pus |
lipoma | a tumor composed of fat |
afebrile | without fever |
mycosis | any disease caused by a fungus |
necropsy | autopsy or scientific inspection of a dead body |
hyperemesis | excessive vomiting |
dia- | through, complete |
-lysis | breakdown, loosening |
ec- | out or outside |
ect- | out or outside |
anomaly | irregular |
congenital | born with |
-sis | state or condition |
supra- | above |
hemolytic disease | mother's immune system produces antigens against fetus' antigen |
antibodies | againist main structure or substance |