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Conditions/Disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ulcerative colitis | a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes continuous inflammation and ulcers in the innermost lining of the colon and rectum |
| epistaxis | nose bleed |
| exophthalmos | a condition in which causes eyes to protrude abnormally |
| arthroplasty | a surgical procedure that replaces an old joint with an artificial joint |
| effusion | an escape of fluid into a body cavity |
| endocarditis | an infection of the heart’s inner lining, the endocardium |
| anaphylaxis | severe allergic reaction |
| erythematosus | a disorder that causes skin inflammation |
| effaced | the thinning of the cervix during childbirth |
| enterocolitis | the inflammation of the colon, small intestine and the digestive tract |
| bradykinin | a peptide that causes inflammation |
| amniotomy | artificial rupture of membranes |
| enuresis | bed-wetting |
| acrocyanosis | a condition characterized by a bluish-purple discoloration of the skin |
| cephalohematoma | blood that collects between a newborn's scalp and skull |
| costovertebral angle tenderness | pain or tenderness experienced in the region between the ribs and spine |
| dysphasia | partial loss of language |
| eclampsia | seizures in a pregnant or postpartum person |
| autologous | transplants come from the same person |
| allogeneic | transplants are from a person other than the patient |
| aplastic anemia | a rare and serious blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells |
| angioedema | painless swelling of the face and extremities due to an allergic reaction |
| dysgeusia | altered taste perception |
| hemothorax | blood build up between the chest wall and the lung |
| globulin (transport antibodies & nutrients) | proteins in the blood produced by the liver and immune system |
| hematochezia (chezia=to pass stool; ia=condition) | the passage of fresh, bright red blood in the stool (lower GI bleed) |
| hypochlorhydria (ia=condition) | low stomach acid |
| glycogenolysis | breakdown of glycogen (complex carbs) into glucose |
| gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
| hirsutism (hirsut=hairy/shaggy) | excessive hair growth |
| hemoptysis (ptysis=spitting or coughing up) | coughing up blood from the lungs or lower respiratory tract |
| interstitial cystitis | painful bladder syndrome |
| hemiparesis | partial paralysis on one side of the body |
| glycosuria (ia=condition) | excess glucose in the urine |
| fremitus (frem=murmur/roar; itus=state/condition) | a vibration transmitted through the body |
| impetigo (infxn👃👄) | contagious bacterial skin infection |
| hydrolyze | breaking a chemical bond via water (this does not mean dilution) |
| infarction | tissue death d/t blocked vessels |
| inotropy (ino-relating to muscle fibers or muscle contraction strength) | the force of a hearts contraction |
| hypertrophy | thickened walls |
| intussusception | one part of the intestine slides into another |
| fibrosis | formation of excess scar tissue |
| idiopathic | disease/condition that has no known cause |
| hypoparathyroidism | little to no production of PTH |
| hyperparathyroidism | elevated levels of PTH |
| acute myocardial infarction (AMI) | chest pain |
| lochia | postpartum vaginal discharge |
| Crohn's disease | a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation anywhere along the digestive tract |
| diplopia | double vision |
| coagulopathy | a condition that impairs the blood's ability to clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding |
| acromegaly | excess production of GH; enlargement of bones and tissues |
| extubation | removing an endotracheal tube |
| bilious | illness caused by too much bile |
| anastomosis | a surgical connection between two body channels |
| borborygmi | a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines |
| dysplasia | abnormal growth or development of cells |
| aplasia | absence of growth or development |
| bursitis | inflammation of the bursa (a small fluid filled sac in the body that is near bony prominences and joints) in the body |
| ataxia | a neurological condition that causes clumsiness, imbalance, and difficulty with fine motor tasks |
| cutaneous | relating to or affecting the skin |
| agranulocytosis (granulo=WBC w/ granules; cyto=cell) | dangerous low levels of neutrophils |
| Blumberg's Sign | pain when you remove pressure from the abdomen |
| cardiomegaly | enlarged heart |
| animism | giving inanimate objects human characteristics |
| trachoma 👀 | bacterial infection of the eyes |
| thyrotoxicosis (symptoms of excess thyroid hormone) | weight loss, rapid heart rate, tremors |
| porphyria (porphy=purple) | build-up of heme; heme is a part of hemoglobin |
| papule | a raised area of skin tissue that’s less than 1 centimeter around |
| pyelonephritis | an inflammation of the kidneys caused by a bacterial infection |
| reperfusion | restoration of blood flow to an organ or tissue after a period of ischemia |
| paracentesis | remove excess fluid from the abdominal cavity |
| peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum (inner membrane of the abdominal cavity) |
| pharyngitis | sore throat |
| polyphagia (phagia=eating) | feeling of extreme insatiable hunger |
| tetany | a condition characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and cramps |
| spondylosis (spondyl=vertebra) | degenerative condition of the spine that causes back and neck pain |
| thrombophlebitis | inflammation of a vein |
| tenesmus (tenes=strain) | the feeling of needing to defecate even when your bowels are empty |
| pheochromocytoma (pheo=dusky/dark; chromo=color; cyto=cell) | a rare tumor that develops in the adrenal glands |
| presbyopia (presby=elder) | an age relation vision condition that affects the ability to focus on close objects |
| tympany (tympan=drum) | a hollow high pitched drum sound that is produced when a gas containing cavity is tapped sharply |
| pyrosis | heartburn |
| strabismus 🤪 | crossed eyes |
| polydipsia (dips=thirst) | excessive thirst |
| prostration (strat=spread out/lay flat) | extreme physical weakness or exhaustion |
| attenuating | to lessen |
| myositis | muscle inflammation |
| urticaria (nettles) | hives |
| vasospastic attack (temporary) | a sudden narrowing of a blood vessel d/t a spasm in the vessel wall |
| urolithiasis | a condition where hard mineral deposits form in the urinary tract |
| ventricular septal defect (congenital) | a hole in the wall that separates the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart |
| urease | an enzyme that breaks down urea (protein waste product) into NH₃ and CO₂ |
| xero (dry) stomia (mouth) | dry mouth |
| vesicular | small fluid filled blister |
| vesicant | tissue damaging |
| vestibule | opening |
| auricular | related to the ear |
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