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- Ischemia
- tissue loses its normal blood flow and is deprived of oxygen
- Peristalsis
- rhythmic contractions of the tubes of the gastrointestinal tract Postprandial- after a meal
- Synovial Joint
- a freely movable joint
- Mutation
- change in the genetic material of a cell
- Encapsulated
- surrounded by a capsule; benign tumors are encapsulated
- Delirium Tremens
- withdrawal syndrome occurring in persons who have developed physiological dependence on alcohol
- T Cells
- lymphocyte that originates in the bone marrow but matures in the thymus gland; it acts directly on antigens to destroy them or produce chemicals such a interferons and interleukins that are toxin to antigens
- Pseudocyesis
- false pregnancy
- Cryptorchism
- failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum
- Sigmoidoscopy
- visual examination of the sigmoid (last part of colon)
- Endometriosis
- inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the uterus
- Analgesics
- relieves pain
- Syncope
- fainting
- Nitrogenous Waste
- substance containing nitrogen and excreted in urine
- Heparin
- anticoagulant found in blood and tissue cells
- Calculi
- stone formed in the gallbladder, kidneys, or other parts of the body
- Thrombocytes
- AKA platelets, tiny fragments of blood cells which are necessary for clotting
- Diagnosis
- decision reached from an examination
- Prognosis
- forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease
- Radiotherapy
- treatment of disease by means of x-rays or of radioactive substances
- Film Badge
- badgelike device that indicates whether a dose of radiation has been received
- Bronchiectasis
- chronic dilation of a bronchus secondary to infection in the lower lobes of the lung
- CT Scan
- image showing a detailed cross-sectional view of organs and tissues
- Inspiration
- inhale
- Atresia
- absence of a normal opening
- Hyperopia
- farsightedness
- Cretinism
- congenital disease due to absence or deficiency of normal thyroid secretion
- Hepatoma
- tumor of the liver
- Fetus
- stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks
- Tracheostomy
- artificial opening through the neck into the trachea
- Angioplasty
- surgical repair of a blood vessel
- Olfactory
- sense of smell
- Dyspepsia
- trouble digesting
- Prothrombin
- plasma protein
- Pleural Effusion
- abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
- Psychosis
- a disorder marked by loss of contact with reality
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- determination of the number of red and white cells and platelets, hemoglobin level and hematocrit, and red cell indices
- Syndactyly
- webbed toes or fingers
- Dentalgia
- toothache
- Obsessive
- compulsive Disorder- anxiety disorder in which recurrent thoughts and repetitive acts dominate behavior
- Coagulation
- blood clotting
- ACE Inhibitor
- lowers blood pressure
- Palliative
- relieving but not curing symptoms
- Interstitial Fluid
- fluid in the spaces between cells
- Cholecystolithiasis
- presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
- Anemia
- literally means no blood, reduction in erythrocytes
- Retina
- light sensitive nerve cell layer of the eye containing photoreceptor cells
- Thoracotomy
- incision into the chest cavity
- Hypothalamus
- region of the brain lying below the thalamus and above the pituitary gland; it secretes releasing factors and hormones that affect the pituitary gland.
- Hemostasis
- stoppage of bleeding
- Mood Disorders
- prolonged emotion dominates a person's life
- Superficial
- surface
- Lipoma
- benign tumor of fatty tissue
- Granulocytes
- white blood cell
- Erectile Dysfunction
- inability of an adult male to achieve an erection
- Biopsy
- to remove living tissue for diagnostic
- Anxiety Disorder
- characterized by unpleasant tension, distress, and avoidance behavior
- Chondromalacia
- degeneration of cartilage in the knee
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- an inflammation of the female pelvic organs, most commonly the fallopian tubes, usually as a result of bacterial infection
- Spina Bifida
- abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain
- Lymphedema
- accumulation of lymph in soft tissue with accompanying swelling, often of the extremities
- Symbiosis
- two organisms living together in close association
- Bipolar Disorder
- mood disorder with alternating periods of mania and depression
- Hyperglycemia
- high blood sugar
- Lithotripsy
- urinary tract stones are crushed
- Rh factor
- antigen on red blood cells of Rh-positive individuals
- Immunoglobulins
- protein with antibody activity
- Puberty
- point in the life cycle when the ability to reproduce begins
- Aphasia
- inability to use or understand language because of a brain lesion
- Pneumothorax
- collection of air in the pleural space
- Cheilosis
- disorder of the lips marked by fissures at the corners of the mouth
- Dementia
- mental decline and deterioration
- Ejaculation
- ejection of sperm and fluid from the male urethra
- Mononucleosis
- an infectious disease marked by increase numbers of leukocytes and enlarged cervical lymph nodes
- Stomatitis
- inflammation of the mouth
- Diuretic
- increases the production of urine and thus reduces the volume of fluid in the body
- Supine¬
- lying on the back
- Rod
- photoreceptor cell of the retina essential for vision in dim light and for peripheral vision
- Otosclerosis
- hardening of the bony tissue of the middle ear
- Phobia
- irrational or disabling fear
- Autism
- pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an extremely limited range of activities and interests, and often by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors
- FDA
- governmental agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use
- Refraction
- bending of light rays by the cornea, lens, and fluids of the eye to being the rays into focus on the retina
- Causalgia
- intense burning and pain following injury to a sensory nerve
- Atrophy
- wasting away of the body or of an organ or part
- Antihistamines
- blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy
- Pertussis
- highly contagious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea cased by bordetella pertussis
- Tuberculosis
- infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Bronchoscopy
- examination by means of a bronchoscope
- Endocarditis
- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- Radiculopathy
- disease of the spinal nerve roots
- Apheresis
- separation of blood into component parts and removal of a select part from the blood
- Anorexia Nervosa
- eating disorder with excessive dieting and refusal to maintain a normal body weight
- Morbidity
- condition of being diseased
- Emphysema
- hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
- Ulcer
- open sore on the skin or mucous membranes within the body
- Ultrasonography
- diagnostic technique that projects and retrieves high-frequency sound waves as they echo off parts of the body
- Tympanic Membrane
- eardrum
- Fertilization
- union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops
- Staging System for Tumors
- system of evaluating the extent of spread of tumors
- Antigen
- substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
- Vesicle
- small collection of clear fluid ; blister
- Serum
- plasma minus clotting proteins and cells
- Psychosomatic
- of or pertaining to a physical disorder that is caused by or notably influenced by emotional factors
- Prolapse
- fall or slide forward, often used to describe an organ
- Cauterization
- coagulating blood and destroying tissue with a hot iron, caustic agent, or by freezing
- Ankylosis
- abnormal adhesion of the bones of a joint
- Ovum
- egg cell; female gamete
- Mesothelioma
- malignant tumor of the covering of the lung or the lining of the pleural and abdominal cavities
- Glycogenolysis
- breakdown of glycogen to glucose
- PET
- positron-emitting radioactive substance given intravenously create a cross-sectional image of cellular metabolism based on local concentration of the radioactive substance
- Sarcoidosis
- chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause in which small nodules or tubercles develop in lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs
- Hematochezia
- passage of fresh, bright blood from the rectum
- Asthma
- chronic inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction caused by bronchial edema, bronchoconstriction, and increase mucus production
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- a hereditary condition characterized by abnormal sickle shape of erythrocytes and by hemolysis
- Myopia
- nearsightedness
- Barium Enema
- x-ray examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract after barium sulfate is given rectally
- Hepatomegaly
- enlargement of the liver
- Abduction
- movement away from the body
- Ventral (anterior)
- front surface of the body
- Glioma
- brain tumor
- Electroencephalograph
- instrument for measuring and recording the electric activity of the brain
- Menopause
- gradual ending of menstruation
- Palpation
- to examine by touch
- Erythema
- abnormal redness of the skin due to local congestion, as in inflammation
- Distal
- far from the point of attachment to the trunk
- Systole
- contraction phase of the heartbeat
- Macula
- yellowish region on the retina lateral to and slightly below the optic disc
- Laparoscope
- instrument used to visually examine the abdomen
- Pericarditis
- inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart
- Hypertrophy
- excessive development of cells, increase in size of individual cells
- Fungating
- mushrooming pattern of growth in which tumor cells pile one on top of another and project from a tissue surface
- Subungual
- Beneath a fingernail or toenail
- In Vitro
- process, test, or procedure is performed, measured, or observed outside a living organism
- Schizophrenia
- a psychosis marked by withdrawal form reality into an inner world of disorganized thinking and conflict
- Pulmonary Edema
- swelling and fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles
- Synovitis
- inflammation of a synovial membrane
- Parturition
- giving birth
- Fibroids
- benign tumor composed of fibrous or muscle tissue
- Rale
- fine crackling sound heard on auscultation when there is fluid in the alveoli
- Hematuria
- the presence of blood in the urine
- Ovulation
- release of the ovum from the ovary
- Gynecology
- study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts
- Hemolytic Anemia
- reduction in red cells due to excessive destruction
- Subcutaneous
- situated or lying under the skin
- Syphilis
- chronic std caused by a spirochete
- Collagen
- deepest region of the epidermis
- Pyelogram
- X ray of the kidneys and ureters
- Macular Degeneration
- degeneration of the central portion of the retina
- Gangrene
- death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply
- Ophthalmoscope
- visual examination of the interior of the eye
- Pathologist
- study of disease
- Hydroarthrosis
- inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
- Borderline Personality
- personality disorder characterized by instability in many areas, as mood, identity, self-image, and behavior, and often manifested by impulsive actions, suicide attempts, inappropriate anger, or depression
- Tinea
- infection of the skin caused by a fungus
- Aplastic Anemia
- failure of blood cell production due to aplasia (absence of development formation) of bone marrow cells
- Seborrhea
- excessive and abnormal discharge from the sebaceous glands
- Metastasize
- spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site
- Toxin
- A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms and is capable of causing disease when introduced into the body tissues but is often also capable of inducing neutralizing antibodies or antitoxins
- Malaise
- vague feeling of bodily discomfort
- Splenectomy
- removal of the spleen
- Dyspnea
- painful breathing
- NSAID
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen
- Carcinoma In Situ
- referring to localized tumor cells that have not invaded adjacent structures
- Transverse
- horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower
- Hemorrhage
- profuse discharge of blood
- Sialadenitis
- inflammation of the salivary glands
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- malignant tumor made up of striated muscle tissue
- Dysphagia
- difficulty in swallowing
- Placentae Previa
- placental implantation over the cervical os or in the lower region of the uterine wall
- Macrophage
- monocyte that migrates from the blood to tissue spaces
- Tomography
- machine for making an x-ray of a selected plane of the body
- Thyrotoxicosis (Graves Disease)
- condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism
- pulmonary function test
- measures teh ventilation mechanics of the lung (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs)
- Bursitis
- inflammation of a bursa
- Otalgia
- earache
- Stimulant
- excites and promotes activity
- Analysis
- to separate apart
- Voiding
- emptying of the urinary bladder
- Glaucoma
- increase intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
- Synapse
- space through which a nervous impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another or from a neuron to another cell
- Apoptosis
- programmed cell death
- Endoscope
- an instrument for examining visually the interior of a body
- Metabolism
- physical and chemical processes in an organism by which its material substance is produced, maintained, and destroyed, and by which energy is made available
- Neonatology
- study of disorders and care of the newborn
- Palsy
- paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function)
- Adductor
- to draw towards the body
- Expiration
- exhale
- Synergism
- combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone
- Incision
- cut into a body tissue or organ
- Therapeutic
- pertaining to the treating or curing of disease
- Urination
- process of expelling urine
- Karyotype
- photomicrograph of chromosomes arranged according to a standard classification
- In Vivo
- process, test, or procedure is performed, measured, or observed within a living organism
- Pyloric Stenosis
- birth defect blocking flow of food to the small intestine
- Diaphoresis
- perspiration
- Hysterectomy
- excision of the uterus
- Emetic
- promotes vomiting
- Malignant
- harmful, cancerous
- Dorsal (posterior)
- back surface of the body
- Scabies
- a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus
- Cytology
- study of cells
- Bilirubin
- reddish pigment in bile
- Contrast Medium
- radiopaque substance injected into a part of the body to provide a contrasting background for the tissues in an x-ray
- Diastole
- relaxation phase of the heartbeat
- Micturition
- act of voiding
- Contralateral
- opposite side of the body
- Immunosuppression
- inhibition of the normal immune response because of disease, the administration of drugs, or surgery
- Menstruation
- monthly shedding of the uterine lining
- Lymphocytopenia
- abnormally small number of lymphocytes in the circulating blood
- Leukocytes
- white blood cell
- Thymectomy
- surgical removal of the thymus gland
- Tendonitis
- inflammation of a tendon
- Leiomyosarcoma
- sarcoma of smooth muscle
- Myasthenia Gravis
- disease of impaired transmission of motor nerve impulses, characterized by episodic muscle weakness and easy fatigability
- Plasma
- liquid portion of blood
- Pleura
- double-folded membrane surrounding each lung
- Modality
- method of treatment, such a surgery, chemo, or radiation
- Testosterone
- hormone secreted by the interstitial tissue of the testes
- Thymoma
- malignant tumor of the thymus gland
- Paronychia
- inflammation of the folds of skin bordering a nail of a finger or toe
- Poliomyelitis
- acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
- Colonoscopy
- visual examination of the colon
- Psoriasis
- chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly, red plaques coved by silvery gray scales
- Scleroderma
- a chronic progressive disease of the skin with hardening and shrinking or connective tissue
- Gonads
- reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones
- Quadriplegia
- paralysis of all four limbs or of the entire body below the neck
- Strabismus
- abnormal deviation of the eye
- Hemoglobin
- blood protein containing iron
- Sarcomas
- cancerous tumor derived form connective of flesh tissue
- Relapse
- return of a disease or it's symptoms
- Prone
- lying on the stomach
- Repression
- defence mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and impulses are automatically pushed into the unconscious
- Dysphoria
- sadness, hopelessness; depressive mood, or feeling low
- Hernia
- protrusion of an organ or part through the muscle normally containing it
- Xanthoma
- yellow papule or nodule in the skin
- grading system for tumors
- visual appearance of tumor to the naked eye
- Cystocele
- hernia of the bladder
- Semen
- spermatozoa and seminal fluid
- Sphygmomanometer
- instrument to measure blood pressure
- Embryo
- stage in prenatal development from 2 to 6 weeks
- Hemophilia
- excessive bleeding caused by hereditary lack of one of the protein substances necessary for blood clotting
- Impetigo
- bacterial inflammatory skin disease associated with loss of blood supply
- Bradycardia
- slow heartbeat
- Endotracheal Intubation
- passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea for maintenance of the airway
- Personality Disorders
- lifelong personality patterns marked by inflexibility and impairment of social functioning
- Myxedema
- condition characterized by thickening of the skin, blunting of the senses and intellect, and labored speech, associated with hypothyroidism
- Neoplasm
- new growth
- Gestation
- period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
- Antidote
- medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc
- Gonorrhea
- inflammation of the genital tract mucous membranes, caused by infection with gonococci
- Melanin
- any of a class of insoluble pigments, found in all forms of animal life
- Rheumatologist
- physician who specializes in the treatment of rheumatic diseases
- Bradykinesia
- slow movement
- Fibromyalgia
- syndrome characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs
- Xeroderma
- disease in which the skin becomes dry, hard, and scaly
- Goiter
- enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck
- Antibody
- protein that stimulates the production of an antibody
- Hypertension
- high blood pressure
- Hemarthrosis
- Accumulation of blood in a joint or joint cavity
- Lymphopoiesis
- formation of lymphocytes
- Salpingectomy
- excision of the Fallopian tube
- Acute
- sharp or severe in effect
- Diabetes Insipidus
- inadequate secretion or resistance of the kidney to the action of antidiuretic hormone
- Neurotransmitter
- chemical messenger, releases at the end of a nerve cell
- Dialysis
- process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the bloodstream
- Anaphylaxis
- exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity in the body; type of antigen
- Cataract
- clouding of the lens, causing decreased vision
- Pedophilia
- sexual urges and fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubesecent child
- Cerumen
- waxy substance secreted by the external ear
- Vertigo
- sensation of irregular of whirling motion either of oneself or of external objects
- Congestive Heart Failure
- heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood
- Laparoscopy
- visual examination of the abdomen
- Fibrillation
- uncontrolled twitching or quivering of muscular fibrils
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- magnetic and radio waves create an image of the brain in all three planes
- Iatrogenic
- caused by the diagnosis, manner, or treatment of a physician
- Castration
- surgical excision of testicles or ovaries
- Urea
- major nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine
- pH
- measure of the acidity of a solution
- Histologist
- specialist in the study of tissue
- Creatinine
- waste product of muscle metabolism
- Topical Application
- drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body
- Sagittal
- lengthwise vertical plane dividing the body or structure into right and left sides
- Diaphragm
- muscular membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and functioning in respiration
- Necrosis
- condition of death
- Acromegaly
- enlargement of the extremities
- Estrogen
- hormone produced by the ovaries
- Acoustic
- pertaining to the sense or organs of hearing, to sound, or to the science of sound
- Voyeurism
- sexual excitement is achieved by observing unsuspecting people who are naked, undressing, or engaging in sexual activity
- Mammography
- x-ray photography of a breast
- Astigmatism
- refractive error of the eye in which parallel rays of light from an external source do not converge on a single focal point on the retina
- Paranoid
- continually suspicious and mistrustful of other people but not to a psychotic of delusional degree
- Sterilization
- any procedure that removes an individual's ability to produce or release of reproductive cells
- Ketoacidosis
- acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies
- Post
- trauma Stress Disorder- anxiety- related symptoms appear after a personal experience of a traumatic event
- Uremia
- condition resulting from the retention in the blood of constituents normally excreted in the urine
- Oncogene
- region of DNA in tumor cells or viruses that cause cancer
- Splenomegaly
- enlargement of the spleen
- Retroperitoneal
- situated behind the peritoneum
- Auscultation
- listening to sounds within the body
- Bronchogenic Carcinoma
- carcinoma that develops in the mucosa of the large bronchi and produces a persistent productive cough or hemoptysis
- Accommodation
- automatic adjustment by which the eye adapts itself to distinct vision at different distances
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- high level of bilirubin in the blood
- Homeostasis
- ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes
- Colectomy
- removal of the colon
- Colostomy
- opening from the colon through the abdominal wall
- Adrenaline/epinephrine
- secreted by the adrenal medulla; increase heart beat and blood pressure
- Palatoplasty
- repair cleft palate and cleft lip
- Diabetes Mellitus
- inadequate secretion or improper utilization of insulin
- Cystic Fibrosis
- inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick, mucous secretions that do not drain normally
- Testes (testicles)
- male gonad or reproductive gland
- Albuminuria
- presence of albumin in the urine
- Radiopaque
- obstruction the passage of x-rays
- Autopsy
- examination of a cadaver to determine cause of death
- Periodontist
- specialist in the disease of the gums
- Pancreatitis
- inflammation of the pancreas
- Echocardiography
- instrument employing reflected ultrasonic waves to examine the structures and functioning of the heart
- Proctologist
- specialist in the study of the anus and rectum
- Pruritus
- itching
- Placenta
- vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy
- Articulation
- any joint
- Psychiatry
- practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders
- Diphtheria
- acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by the diphtheria bacterium
- Aneurysm
- local widening of an arterial wall
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
- Myocardium
- muscular, middle layer of the heart
- Radiography
- process by which radiographs are made
- Osteomalacia
- softening of bone
- Vaccine
- weakened or killed mircroorganisms or toxins administered to induce immunity to infection or disease
- Benign
- noncancerous growth
- Wheeze
- continuous high-pitched whistling sound heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration
- Arteriosclerosis
- hardening of the arteries
- Bilateral
- pertaining to both sides
- Gingivitis
- inflammation of the gums
- Anesthesia
- lack of normal sensation
- Aneurysm
- weakened area in the vessel wall that balloons and may burst
- Percussion
- striking or tapping of the surface of a part of the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
- Subdural Hematoma
- hematoma that occurs between the dura mater and arachnoid in the subdural space
- Congenital Anomaly
- birth defect
- Gamete
- sexual reproductive cell; sperm or ovum
- Ovaries
- pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis
- Hemolysis
- destruction of red blood cells
- Cone
- photoreceptor cell in the retina that transforms light energy into a nerve impulse
- Viscera
- organs in the cavities of the body
- Resection
- the excision of all or part of an organ or tissue
- AIDS
- syndrome associated with suppression of the immune system and marked by opportunistic infection, secondary neoplasms, and neurologic problems
- Narcolepsy
- sudden, uncontrollable compulsion to sleep
- Catheter
- tube for injecting or removing fluid
- Cephalgia
- headache
- Angiogram
- x-ray of one or more blood vessels produced by angiography
- Blepharoptosis
- inflammation of eyelid, causing redness, crusting, and swelling along lid margins
- Bronchiectasis
- bronchus or the bronchi are distended
- Anaplasia
- loss of differentiation of cells;
- Ketone bodies
- breakdown products resulting from increased delivery of free fatty acids to the liver and from catabolism of the fatty acids
- Paraplegia
- paralysis of both legs and the lower part to the body
- Blood Transfusion
- whole blood or cells are taken from a donor and infused into a patient
- Differential
- Of, relating to, or showing a difference
- Dissociative disorder
- chronic or sudden disturbance in memory, identity, or consciousness
- Epistaxis
- nosebleed
- Aspiration
- withdrawl of fluid by suction with a needle
- Arthroplasty
- surgical repair of a joint
- Platelet Count
- number of platelets per cubic millimeter or microliter of blood
- Hemoptysis
- coughing or spitting blood
- Eczema
- inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular lesions
- Metamorphosis
- condition of change in a shape or form
- Catabolism
- breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones
- Arrhythmias
- any disturbance in the rhythm of the heartbeat
- Intravenous Pyelogram
- X-ray picture of the kidneys and ureters after injection of a radiopaque dye
- Pneumoconiosis
- abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs, with chronic inflammation, infection, and bronchitis
- Proximal
- near the point of attachment to the trunk
- Steatorrhea
- fat in the stool
- Croup
- acute viral infection in infants and children that obstructs the larynx
- Amniocentesis
- withdraw of the fluid from the embryo for culture and karyotyping
- Anesthetics
- reduces or eliminates sensation
- Hematemesis
- vomiting blood
- Apraxia
- movements and behavior that are not purposeful
- Erythrocytes
- red blood cell
- Otomycosis
- fungous infection of the external auditory canal
- Dyslexia
- impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words
- Leukemia
- increase in cancerous white blood cells
- Hematocrit
- percentage by volume of packed red blood cells in a given sample of blood after centrifugation
- Biliary
- pertaining to bile
- Nephron
- combination of glomerulus and renal tubule where filtration, reabsorption, and secretion take place in the kidney
- Pyuria
- pus in the urine
- Electrolyte
- chemical element that carries an electrical charge when dissolved in water
- Chemotherapy
- treatment with drug use
- Gouty Arthritis
- inflammation and painful swelling of joints caused by excessive uric acid in the body
- Anabolism
- simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials
- pulmonary parenchyma
- essential parts of the lung, responsable for respiration; bronchioles and alveoli
- Autoimmune Disease
- disease resulting from a disordered immune reaction in which antibodies are produced against one's own tissues
- Sperm cell
- mature fertilizing gamete
- Carcinomas
- cancerous tumor made up of cells of epithelial origin
- Toxic
- pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison
- Alopecia
- absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
- Paresthesia
- abnormal feeling
- Bulimia Nervosa
- eating disorder with binge eating followed by vomiting, purging, and depression
- Lymphocytosis
- abnormal increase in the number of lymphocytes in the blood
- Toxicology
- study of the harmful chemicals and their effects on the body
- Addison Disease
- hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex
- Cushing Syndrome
- group of symptoms produced by excess cortisol from th adrenal cortex
- Circumcision
- surgical procedure to remove the prepuce of the penis
- Gastroenteritis
- inflammation of the intestines or stomach
- Tonsillitis
- inflammed tonsils
- Murmur
- abnormal heart sound caused by improper closure of the heart valves
- Glycolysis
- process in which carbohydrates and sugars are broken down
- Pharmacology
- study to the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs
- Reticulocyte
- immature erythrocyte with a network of stands that are seen after staining the cell with special dyes
- Coronal (frontal)
- vertical plane diving the body into anterior and posterior portions
- Cystitis
- inflammation of the urinary bladder
- Half Life
- time required for a radioactive substance to lose half its radioactivity by disintegration
- Pulmonary Embolism
- clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung
- Pacemaker
- specialized nervous tissue in the right atrium that begins the heartbeat
- Abruptio Placentae
- placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus
- Exenteration
- wide resection involving removal of the tumor, its organ of origin, and all surround tissue in the body space