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Appendix Terms

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Definition
Cholelithiasis   Abnormal condition of gallstones  
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)   Inflammation of the terminal portion of the ileum (Crohn Disease) of inflammation of the colon (ulcerative colitis)  
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)   Signs and Sx are cramping, abdominal bloating, constipation, and diarrhea - Does not harm the intestine  
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma   Cancer of the liver  
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Cholangiography   Xray examination of the bile ducts after the injection of contrast material through the liver or through a catheter from the mouth, esophagus, and stomach into the bile ducts  
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Gastrointestinal endoscopy   Visual examination of the GI tract with an endoscope  
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Hemoccult Test   Feces are placed on paper containing the chemical guaiac, which reacts with hidden (occult) blood - important screening test for colon cancer  
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an/o   anus  
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cholecyst/o   gallbladder  
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duoden/o   duodenum  
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ile/o   ileum  
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jejun/o   jejunum  
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or/o   mouth  
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pharyng/o   pharynx  
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proct/o   anus and rectum  
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sigmoid/o   sigmoid colon  
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stomat/o   mouth  
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Exophthalmometry   Measurement of eyeball protrusion (exophthalmos) as an indicator of Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism)  
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake   Measurement of how much of a radioactive element (iodine) is absorbed by the thyroid gland  
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Serum and Urine Test   Measurement of hormones, electrolytes, and glucose levels in the blood and urine as indicators of endocrine function  
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Thyroid Function Tests   Measurement of levels of T4, T3, and TSH in the bloodstream  
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Adren/o   Adrenal Gland  
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Adrenal/o   Adrenal Gland  
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Hypophys/o   Pituitary Gland  
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Oophor/o   Ovary  
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Orchi/o   Testis; Testicle  
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Parathyroid/o   Parathyroid Gland  
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Pituitary/o   Pituitary Gland  
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Thyroaden/o   Thyroid Gland  
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Acromegaly   Enlargement of extremities caused by hypersecretion from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland after puberty  
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Cushing Syndrom   Group of clinical features produced by excess secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex - signs and sx include obesity, moon-like facies, hyperglycemia, and osteoporosis  
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Goiter   Enlargement of the Thyroid Gland  
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ACTH   Adrenocorticotropic Hormone  
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GTT   Glucose Tolerance Test  
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RAIU   Radioactive Iodine Uptake  
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cervic/o   cervix  
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colp/o   vagina  
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mast/o   breast  
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metri/o   uterus  
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uter/o   uterus  
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o/o   egg  
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oophor/o   ovary  
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ovari/o   ovary  
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salping/o   fallopian tube  
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Amenorrhea   Absence of menstrual flow  
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Dysmenorrhea   Painful menstrual flow  
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Fibroids   Benign tumors in the uterus  
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Aspiration   Withdrawal of fluid from from a cavity or sac  
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Conization   Removal of wedge-shaped section of the cervix for biopsy  
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Pregnancy Test   Measurement of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone in blood and urine that indicates pregnancy  
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Cauterization   Heat is used to destroy abnormal tissue, for example, in the lining of the cervix  
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Dilation and Curettage   Widening (Dilation) of the opening of the cervix and scraping (curettage) of the lining of the uterus to remove tissue and stop prolonged or heavy uterine bleeding  
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Myomectomy   The surgical removal of fibroid (myoma) tissue from the uterus  
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CS   Cesarean Section  
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DUB   Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding  
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HRT   Hormone Replacement Therapy  
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TAH-BSO   Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy  
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lymph/o   lymph fluid  
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lymphadeno/o   lymph node ("gland")  
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lymphangi/o   lymph vessel  
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splen/o   spleen  
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thym/o   thymus gland  
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)   Suppression or deficiency of the immune response (destruction of lymphocytes) caused by exposure to HIV  
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Mononucleosis   Acute infectious disease with enlargement of lymph nodes and increased number of lymphocytes and monocytes  
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Sarcoidosis   Inflammatory disease in which small nodules, or tubercles, form in the lymph nodes and other organs  
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ELISA   Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay - test to screen for antibodies for HIV  
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Western Blot Test   A blood test to detect the presence of antibodies to specific antigens, such as HIV - regarded as a more precise test than ELISA  
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HAART   Highly active antiretrovital therapy  
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MAC   Mycobacterium Avium Complex  
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PCP   Pneumocystis Pneumonia  
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balan/o   penis  
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orch/o   testis  
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orchid/o   testis  
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prostat/o   prostate gland  
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vas/o   vas deferens  
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Cryptorchism   Condition of undescended testis. The testis is not in the scrotal sac at birth. (Crypt/o means "hidden")  
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Hydrocele   Sac of clear fluid (swelling) in the scrotum  
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Orchiopexy   Surgical fixation (-pexy) of an undescended testicle in a young male infant  
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BPH   Bening Prostatic Hyperplasia  
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DRE   Digital Rectal Examination  
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GU   Genitourinary  
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PSA   Prostate-specific antigen  
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TURP   Transurethral resection of the prostate gland  
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chondr/o   cartilage  
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ten/o   tendon  
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tendin/o   tendon  
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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test   Test in which a sample of plasma is tested for the presence of antibodies found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus  
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Bone Density Test   Low-energy x-rays are used to image bones to detect areas of bone deficiency  
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Bone Scan   Procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected intravenously and its uptake in bones is measured with a special scanning device  
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate   Measurement of the rate at which rbc fall to the bottom of a test tube  
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ANA   Antinuclear Antibody Test  
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DOMS   Delayed-onset Muscle Soreness  
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ESR   Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate  
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cerebell/o   cerebellum  
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medull/o   medulla oblongata  
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Paraplegia   Paralysis that affects the lower portion of the body  
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TENS   Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation  
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adenoid/o   adenoid  
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bronch/o   bronchial tube  
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bronchiol/o   bronchiole  
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pharyng/o   pharynx  
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phren/o   diaphragm  
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Asphyxia   Deficiency of o2 in the blood and increase in co2 in blood and tissues  
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Atelectasis   Collapsed lung  
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Emphysema   Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls  
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Hemoptysis   Spitting up of blood  
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Hemothorax   Blood from the respiratory in the pleural cavity  
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Pneumoconiosis   Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs  
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Pulmonary Function Test   Measurement of the ventilation (breathing capability) of the lungs  
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Tuberculin Test   Agents are applied to the skin with punctures or injection and the reaction is noted  
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Thoracotomy   Incision of the chest to remove a lung (pneumonectomy) or a portion of the lung (lobectomy)  
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ARDS   Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome  
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MDI   Metered-dose inhaler  
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PEEP   Positive End-Expiratory Pressure  
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PFT   Pulmonary Function Test  
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VATS   Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery  
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VQ   Ventilation-Perfusion Scan  
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pil/o   hair  
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trich/o   hair  
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phak/o   lens of the eye  
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aur/o   ear  
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myring/o   eardrum  
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tympan/o   eardrum  
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Cataract   Clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye, causing impairment of vision or blindness  
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Glaucoma   Increase in pressure (fluid accumulation) within the chamber at the front of the eye  
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Tinnitus   Abnormal noise sound in the ear  
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Fluorescein Angiography   Fluorescein (a contrast substance) is injected intravenously and the movement of blood in the back of the eye is observed by ophthalmoscopy  
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VA   Visual Acuity  
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vesic/o   urinary bladder  
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pyel/o   renal pelvis  
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ureter/o   ureter  
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urethr/o   urethra  
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Blood Urea Nitrogen   Measures the amount of urea (nitrogenous waste) in the blood  
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Urography   X-ray imaging of the urinary tract after injection of contrast material  
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Lithotripsy   Shock waves are beamed into a pt to crush urinary tract stones  
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CAPD   Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis  
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VCUG   Voiding Cystourethrogram  
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