chapters 3 - 8
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- spinal cavity
- space inside spinal column
- pathogenic
- producing disease
- adenoidectomy
- excision of the adenoids
- percutaneous
- pt through the skin
- hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
- excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
- cytoplasm
- gel-like substance inside a cell
- eupnea
- normal breathing
- voiding cystoureterography
- x-ray imagining of the bladder and the ureters while urination takes place
- cervicitis
- inflammation of the cervix
- intradermal
- pertaining to within the skin
- sagittal
- vertical field running through the body from front to back
- coronal
- vertical field passing through the body from side to side, dividing body into anterior and posterior portions
- rhabdomyoma
- striated muscle tumor
- vesicle
- small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid (blister)
- balanitis
- inflammation of glans penis
- perineum
- pelvic floor in both males and females
- dysuria
- difficult or painful urination
- testis
- primary male sex organs
- hemothorax
- blood in the chest
- epididymis
- coiled tube atop each of the testes that carries the mature sperm to the vas deferens
- bronchitis
- inflammation of bronchi
- vesicovaginal fistula
- abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina
- thoracotomy
- incision in the chest cavity
- trichomoniasis
- STD caused by trichomonas affecting the genitourinary tract
- hypospadias
- congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the lower surface of the penis
- Anterior
- pertaining to the front
- papule
- small, solid skin elevation (pimple)
- urinary meatus
- opening through which the urine passes the outside
- nephroscopy
- visual exam of the kidney
- orchidopexy
- surgical fixation of a testicle
- diagnosis (Dx)
- identifying the disease
- in vivo
- within living body
- encapsulated
- enclosed in a capsule (benign tumors)
- pharyngitis
- inflammation of the pharynx
- glomerulonephritis
- inflammation of the glomeruli
- cystoscopy
- visual examination of the bladder
- adenoiditis
- inflammation of the adenoids
- prostate cancer
- cancer of the prostate
- fissure
- slit or cracklike sore in skin
- asphyxia
- deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation
- arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of O2, CO2, and other gases
- testicular carcinoma
- cancer of the testis
- fundus
- rounded upper portion of the uterus
- testicular torsion
- twisting of the spermatic cord causing decreased blood flow to the testis
- cytology
- study of cells
- peritoneal dialysis
- procedure for removing toxic wastes when the kidney is unable to do so, the peritoneal cavity is used as the receptacle for the fluid used in the dialysis
- transrectal ultrasound
- ultrasound procedure used to diagnose prostate cancer by placing a probe into the rectum
- Kaposi sarcoma
- cancerous condition on lower extremities that is frequently seen in AIDS patients
- dermatofibroma
- fibrous tumor of the skin
- jaundice
- condition characterized by a yellow tinge to skin
- catheter
- flexible, rubelike device for withdrawing or instilling fluids
- karyocyte
- cell with a nucleus
- pulmonary embolism (PB)
- foreign matter carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery where it blocks circulation
- hypopnea
- deficient breathing
- Bartholin adenitis
- inflammation of a Bartholin gland
- Legionnaire disease
- lobar pnuemonia caused by bacteria
- syphilis
- STD causng lesions that can affect any organ or tissue, can be passed to a fetus from the mother
- hypocapnia
- condition of deficient CO2 in blood
- endoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of a hollow organ of body cavity
- Douglas cul-de-sac
- pouch between the posterior wall of the uterus and the anterior wall of the rectum
- transverse
- horizontal field dividing the body into upper and lower portions
- diaphoresis
- profuse sweating
- prostatovesiculitis
- inflammation of the prostate and seminal vesicles
- cicatrix
- scar
- umbilical region
- around the naval
- culdoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of Douglas cul-de-sac
- dysmenorrhea
- painful menstruation discharge
- endoscopy
- visual exam within
- fistula
- abnormal passageway
- onychomalacia
- softening of the nails
- rhinorrhea
- discharge from the nose
- sebaceous glands
- secrete sebum (oil) into hair follicles
- urinary
- pt urine
- vulvovaginal
- pt the vulva and vagina
- urethrocystitis
- inflammation of the urethra and the bladder
- scleroderma
- disease characterized by chronic hardening (induration) of connective tissue
- somatoplasm
- body substance
- thoracic cavity
- space holding heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, and bronchi
- pyosalpinx
- pus in the fallopian tubes
- hair
- compressed, keratined celles that arise from hair follicles
- pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
- group of tests performed to measure breathing
- psoriasis
- chronic skin conditoin producing red lesions coverd with silvery scales
- staphylococcus
- berry-shaped bacteria in grape-like clusters
- kidneys
- two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the vertebral column that remove waste products from the blood and aid in maintaining water and electrolyte balance
- oncology
- study of tumors
- orchidotomy
- incision into a testis
- metrorrhea
- excessive discharge from the uterus
- vesicourethral suspension
- suspension pertainng to the bladder and urethra
- mastitis
- inflammation of the breast
- nephrectomy
- excision of a kidney
- cephalad
- toward the head
- urinalysis (UA)
- multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen
- pyeloplasty
- surgical repair of the renal pelvis
- epidermis
- outler layer of skin
- carcinoma in situ
- cancer in early stage before invading surrounding tissue
- chemotherapy
- treatment of cancer with drugs
- alveolus
- air sac at the end of bronchiole where O2 and CO2 are exchanged from capillaries
- pleural effusion
- escape of fluid into a pleural space as a result of inflammation
- cell
- basic unit of all living things
- acne
- inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
- larynx
- location of vocal cords, air enters from pharynx
- testosterone
- principle male sex hormone
- nephrogram
- x-ray image of the kidney
- mammary papilla
- breast nipple
- endometritis
- inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium)
- priapism
- persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness
- nephron
- urine-producing microscopic structure
- hysteroscopy
- visual examination of the uterus
- bronchoconstrictor
- agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
- hymenectomy
- excision of the hymen
- lobectomy
- excision of lobe
- dermatoautoplasty
- surgical repair using one's own skin
- spirometer
- instrument used to measure breathing or lung volume
- tracheoplasty
- surgical repair of the trachea
- pallor
- paleness
- pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- inflammation of the female pelvic organs
- melanoma
- black tumor (skin)
- biopsy (bx)
- view of life (removal of living tissue from body to be viewed under microscope)
- vaginal
- pt vagina
- ureterostomy
- creation of an artificail opening into the ureter
- renal pelvis
- funnel-shaped reservoir that colects the urine and passes it to the ureter
- vulva
- two pairs of lips that surround the vagina
- leukoplakia
- condition charactized by white spots or patches on mucous membrane, which may be precancerous
- perineorrhaphy
- suture of the perineum
- dyspareunia
- difficult or painful intercourse
- ovum
- female egg cell
- dysplasia
- abnormal development
- influenza
- highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
- cystocele
- protrusion of the bladder
- laryngitis
- inflammation of the larynx
- oophoritis
- inflammation of the ovary
- erythema
- redness
- erythrocytosis
- increase in number of erythrocytes
- chest computed tomography scan
- computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back
- keloid
- overgrowth of scar tissue
- sudoriferous glands
- coiled, tubular structures that emerge through pores and secrete sweat
- polycystic kidney disease
- condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged
- puberty
- period of sexual maturity
- onychophagia
- nail-biting
- fulguration
- destruction of living tissue with an electric spark
- tubal ligation
- closure of the fallopian tubes for sterilization
- dysphonia
- difficult speaking
- perimetritis
- inflammation of the perimetrium
- mastalgia
- pain in breast
- adipose
- fat, fatty
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- type of retrovirus that causes AIDS
- pneumonectomy
- excision of a lung
- colpoperineorrhaphy
- suture of the vagina and perineum
- induration
- abnormal hard spot
- aspirate
- to withdraw fluid or to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract
- pansinusitis
- inflammation of all sinuses
- transvaginal sonography (TVS)
- ultrasound procedure that uses a transducer placed in the vagina to obtain images of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, fallopiean tubes, etc
- caudal
- pertaining to the tail
- pneumoconiosis
- abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
- adenoids
- lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity
- prostrate gland
- encircles the upper end of the urethra, secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of sperm
- dermabrasion
- procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material
- myometrium
- muscular middle layer of the uterus
- cystic fibrosis (CF)
- disorder of excess mucus production in the respiratory tract
- cranial cavity
- space inside skull
- abscess
- localized collection of pus
- nephrohypertrophy
- excessive development of the kidney
- urology
- study of the urinary tract
- leukocyte (WBC)
- white blood cell
- genes
- regions within the chromosome
- pneumonocele
- hernia of the lung
- histology
- study of tissue
- vulvectomy
- excision of the the vulva
- ureterectomy
- excision of a ureter
- hyperventilation
- ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
- azotemia
- urea in the blood
- hydrocele
- scrotal swelling caused by a collection of fluid
- superior
- pertaining to above
- onychectomy
- excision of a nail
- laryngoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the larynx
- nephromegaly
- enlargement of the kidney
- pyelitis
- inflammation of the renal pelvis
- ovaries
- almond-shaped organs where egg cells are stored
- meatoscopy
- visual exam of the meatus
- cell membrane
- forms boundary of a cell
- etiology
- study of causes of disease
- idiopathic
- pt disease of unknown origen
- intravenous urogram (IVU)
- x-ray image of the urinary tract with contrast medium injected intravenously
- laryngostomy
- creation of an artifical opening in the larynx
- epithelioma
- tumor of epithelium
- laryngeal
- pt the larynx
- mediad
- toward the middle
- hysteropexy
- surgical fixation of the uterus
- colpoplasty
- surgical repair of the vagina
- hysterosalpingogram
- x-ray image of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast agent
- organ
- 2 or more kinds of tissue that together perform special bodily functions
- seborrhea
- excessive discharge of sebum
- andropathy
- diseases of the male
- oophorectomy
- excision of an ovary
- penis
- male organ of urination and copulation
- orgasm
- climax of sexual stimulation
- neuroma
- nerve tumor
- varicocele
- enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
- dermatology
- study of the skin
- tracheotomy
- incision into the trachea
- orchidectomy
- excision of the testis
- nephritis
- inflammation of the kidney
- posterior
- pertaining to the back
- ecchymosis
- escape of blood into the tissues (bruising)
- bronchopneumonia
- diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
- chlamydia
- silent STD
- emphysema
- stretching of lung tissue caused y the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
- sepsis
- condition in which pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream causing a systemic response
- meatoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the meatus
- abdominal cavity
- space holding stomach, intestines, etc. down to ureters
- mucus
- slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
- menopause
- cessatoin of menstruation
- pyuria
- pus in the urine
- prostatolithotomy
- incision into the prostrate gland to remove a stone
- thoracalgia
- pain in the chest
- urologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the urinary tract
- hypoxia
- dificient oxygen
- cryosurgery
- destruction of tissue by using extreme cold, used in early stages of cervical cancer
- prostatitis
- inflammation of the prostate gland
- erythroderma
- red skin
- cervix (Cx)
- narrow lower portion of the uterus
- atelectasis
- incomplete expansion of lung
- sterilization
- process that renders an individual unable to produce offspring
- chromosome
- 46 in all normal humans, 23 in sex cells
- benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- excessive development of prostrate gland
- cervicectomy
- excision of the cervix
- prostatovesiculectomy
- excision of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles
- xanthochromic
- pt yellow color
- hypodermic
- pt under the skin
- cystorrhaphy
- suture of the bladder
- paranasal sinuses
- air cavities within the cranial bones that open in the nasal cavities
- laryngotracheotomy
- incision in larynx and trachea
- creatinine
- blood test tha measures the amount of creatinine in the blood, increased amount indicates impaired kidney function
- renal hypertension
- elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney disease
- diaphragmatocele
- hernia of the diaphragm
- vagina
- connects uterus to outside of the body
- uterus
- muscular organ that lies in pelvic cavity and functions in menstruation, pregancy, labor
- albuminuria
- albumin in the urine
- void
- to empty waste material, especially urine
- bronchoscopy
- visual exam of the bronchi
- sputum
- mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
- oligomenorrhea
- scanty menstrual flow
- hypochondriac regions (2)
- to the right and left of the epigastric region
- adenomyosis
- growth of endometrium into the muscular portion of the uterus
- basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
- epithelial tumor arising from epidermis
- emollient
- agent that softens or smoothes the skin
- polyuria
- excessive urine
- gangrene
- deat of tissue caused by a loss of blood supply bollowed by bacterial invasion
- xanthosis
- abnormal condition of yellow
- pneumonitis
- inflammation of the lung
- tracheostenosis
- narrowing of the trachea
- dorsal
- pertaining to the back
- somatic
- pt body
- mastoptosis
- sagging breast
- balanorrhea
- excessive discharge from glans penis
- furuncle
- painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle
- pleura
- serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity
- anterior and posterior colporrhaphy (A&P repair)
- correction of when a weakened vaginal wall results in a cystocele and a rectocele
- thoracocentesis
- aspiration of fluid from the thorax
- lungs
- two sponelike organs in thoracic cavity, right - 3 lobes, left 2
- stricture
- abnormal narrowing
- salpingostomy
- creating an artifical opening in a fallopian tube
- adenoma
- benign tumor of glandular tissue
- patent
- open
- bronchoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
- rhytidectomy
- excision of wrinkles
- epispadias
- congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis
- necrosis
- abnormal condition of death to cells and tissue
- diuresis
- increased excretion of urine
- meatotomy
- incision of the the meatus
- homosexual
- attracted to person of the same sex
- inferior
- pertaining to below
- vas deferens
- duct carrying the sperm fromt he epididymis to the urethra
- artificial insemination
- introduction of semen int the vagina by artifical means
- gynopathic
- pt diseases of women
- candidiasis
- yeast infection of skin, mouth or vagina
- lobar pneumonia
- diseased state of one or more lobes of the lungs
- extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
- noninvasive treatment for removal of a kidney or ureteral stone using ultrasound and shock waves
- ureterostenosis
- narrowing of the ureter
- melanocarcinoma
- malignant black tumor (skin)
- tonsillectomy
- excision of the tonsils
- ureterolithiasis
- condition of a stone in the ureter
- actinic keratosis
- percancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight
- ejaculation
- ejection of semen from the male urethra
- wheal
- transitory, itchy elevation of teh skin with a white center and red surrounding area (hive)
- ventral
- pertaining to the belly (front)
- hiccup
- sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
- nephroma
- tumor of the kidney
- sentinel lymph node biopsy
- injection of blue dye is used to identify the sentinel lymph nodes. They are then removed and examined for cancer, if they test negative than no more are removed
- bronchus
- one of two branches from the trachea to the lungs
- genital herpes
- STD caused by herpes simplex virus
- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- disease tha affects the body's immune system, transmitted by exchange of body fluid durin gthe sexual act
- purified protein derivative skin test
- test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB; PPD of the tuberculin bacillus is injected intravdermally
- alopecia
- loss of hair
- gynecology
- study of diseases of women
- carbuncle
- skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bacteria
- pyothorax
- pus in the thorax
- pleuropexy
- surgical fixation of the pluera
- lipoma
- benign fat tumor
- dermatologist
- physician who studies and treats the skin
- dilation and curettage (D&C)
- dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrium with an instrument called a curette
- cystography
- x-ray imaging of the bladder
- lithotripsy
- surgical crushing of stone
- urinary retention
- abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of inability to urinate
- ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)
- nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary embolisms and other conditions
- nodule
- small knotlike mass that can be felt by touch
- adenocarcinoma
- cancerous tmor made of glandular tissue
- urethroscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the urethra
- urinary suppression
- sudden stoppage of urine formation
- epiglottitis
- inflammation of the epiglottis
- cryptorchidism
- hidden testis, failure of testes to decend from the abdominal cavity before birth
- episioperineoplasty
- surgical repair of the vulva and perineum
- prognosis (Px)
- prediction of disease outcome
- erythrocyte (RBC)
- red blood cell
- ventilator
- mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted
- pelvic cavity
- space holding bladder, part of large intestines, rectum, and reproductive organs
- mammoplasty
- surgical repair of the breast
- retrograde urogram
- x-ray image of the urinary tract with contrast medium instilled through urethral catheters
- upper respiratory infection (URI)
- infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx
- anorchism
- state of absence of testis
- sarcoma
- malignant tumor of connective tissue
- CA-125 (cancer antigen-125 tumor marker)
- blood test used in the detection of ovarian cancer
- cough
- sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
- nephrography
- x-ray imaging of the kidney
- paronychia
- diseased state around the nail
- pachyderma
- thickening of the skin
- onychocryptosis
- ingrown nail
- fallopian tubes
- 2 tubes attached to the uterus that provide a passageway for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus
- epididymectomy
- excision of an epididymis
- prostatorrhea
- excessive discharge from the prostrate
- anteroposterior
- pertaining to the front and to the back
- breast cancer
- malignant tumor of the breast
- eczema
- noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by reness, blisters, scabs, and iching
- bronchogenic carcinoma
- cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus
- hysteratresia
- closure of the uterus
- seminal vesicles
- two main glands that open into the vas deferens which provide part of semen
- fibroid tumor
- benign fibroid tumor of the uterine muscle
- radiation therapy (XRT)
- radioactive substance, x-ray or radiation treatment
- fibrosarcoma
- malignant tumor of fibrous tissue
- pyelolithotomy
- incisino of the renal pelvis to remove a stone
- thoracoscopy
- visual exam of the thorax
- tonsillitis
- inflamtion of the tonsils
- allergy
- hypersensitivity to a substance
- nephropexy
- surgical fixation of the kidney
- prosthesis
- artificial replacement of an absent body part
- laryngectomy
- excision of the larynx
- myopathy
- disease of muscle
- purpura
- disorder of hemorrhages into the tissue, giving skin a purple-red discoloration
- cyst
- closed sac contained fluid or semisolid material
- hymen
- fold of membrane found near the opeing of the vagina
- stereotactic breast biopsy
- technique that combines mammography and computer-assisted biopsy to obtain tissue from a breast lesion
- urinary catheterization
- passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder to withdraw urine
- pleuritis
- inflammation of the pluera
- cystogram
- x-ray image of the bladder
- rhinorrhagia
- abnormal state of rapid blood flow from the nose (epitaxis)
- metastasis
- beyond control, transfer of disease to other organs
- medial
- pertaining to the middle
- contusion
- bruise
- cystolithotomy
- incision in the bladder to remove a stone
- pustule
- elevation of skin containing pus
- lipoid
- resembling fat
- neoplasm
- new grown (of abnormal tissue)
- urodynamics
- pt the force and flow of urine within the urinary tract
- pertussis
- whooping cough
- laryngospasm
- spasmodic contraction of the larynx
- dermatome
- instrument used to cut the skin
- meatal
- pt the meatus
- sinusotomy
- incision of a sinus
- karyoplasm
- substance of nucleus
- nephrosonography
- process of recording the kidney using sound
- pap smear
- cytological study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnomral or cancerous cells
- laceration
- torn, ragged-edged wound
- rhinoplasty
- surgical repair of the nose
- nephrologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the kidneys
- hypoventilation
- ventilation of the lungs that does notfulfill the body's gas exhcange needs
- hemodialysis (HD)
- procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of an inability of the kidneys to do so
- mucoid
- resembling mucus
- colposcope
- instrument used for visual examination of the vagina (and cervix)
- epigastric region
- directly above the umbilicial region
- KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder)
- simple x-ray image of the abdomen
- distal
- pertaining to away
- cystitis
- inflammation of the bladder
- pharynx
- serves as a food and air passageway
- cystotomy
- incision of the bladder
- nephrology
- study of the kidneys
- tissue
- group of similar cells that perform specific tasks (muscle, nervous, connective, and epithelial)
- mucopurulent
- containing both mucus and pus
- prostatocystitis
- inflammation of the prostate gland and the bladder
- myomectomy
- excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus
- hematuria
- blood in the urine
- speculum
- instrument for opening a body cavity to allow visual inspection
- hyperplasia
- excessive development
- epistaxis
- nosebleed (rhinorrhagia)
- hysteroscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the uterus
- clitoris
- highly erogenous erectile body located anterior to the urethra
- verruca
- wart
- bronchoalveolar
- pt to the bronchi and alveoli
- orchioplasty
- surgical repair of a testis
- orthopnea
- able to breath only in an upright position
- pulmonary edema
- fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
- coitus
- sexual intercouse between male and female
- mediolateral
- pertaining to the middle and to the side
- dermatoheteroplasty
- surgical repair using someone else's skin
- pathology
- study of disease
- hymenotomy
- incision of the hymen
- midsagittal
- divides the body into right and left halves
- salpingo-oophorectomy
- excision of the fallopian tube and ovary
- prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
- blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen in the blood for prostate cancer
- hypercapnia
- condition of excessive CO2 in the blood
- urethra
- lowest part of the urinary tract, through which the urine passes from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
- leukoderma
- white skin
- nose
- lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs to filter and moisten the entering air
- mucous
- pt mucus
- hydronephrosis
- abnormal condition of water in the kidney
- pruritus
- severe itching
- toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
- severe illness that can cause death, usually affects women using tampons
- oligospermia
- condition of scanty sperm
- laryngoscopy
- visual exam of the larynx
- pulmonary neoplasm
- new growth in the lung
- Pneumocystis carinii
- pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus, common in people with AIDS
- orchiditis
- inflammation of the testis
- transurethral incision of the prostate gland (TUIP)
- surgical procedure that widens the urethra by makign a few small incisions in the bladder neck and the prostate gland, no prostate tissue is removed
- carcinogenic
- producing cancer
- uremia
- condition of urine in the blood
- nephroptosis
- drooping kidney
- distended
- stretched out
- prostatolith
- stone in the prostate gland
- erectile dysfunction
- inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse
- mammotome
- instrument used to cut breast tissue
- genitalia
- reproductive organs (male or female)
- graafian follicles
- microscopic sacs that carry immature ovum
- laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
- inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi
- shingles
- development of painful, inflamed blisters that follow nerve routes
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to abscence of breathing
- xanthoderma
- yellow skin
- vaginitis
- inflammation of the vagina
- dyspnea
- difficult breathing
- nephrotomogram
- sectional x-ray image of the kidney
- laparoscopy
- visual examination of the abdominal cavity, accomplished by inserting a laparoscope through a tiny incision near the umbilicus; can be used for sterilization
- penile implant
- surgical implantation of a penile prosthesis to correct erectile dysfunction
- subcutaneous (subQ)
- pt under the skin
- nephrolysis
- separating the kidney from other body structures
- corpus
- large central portion of the uterus
- malignant
- tending to become worse and cause death
- ungual
- pt the nail
- croup
- condition resulting from actue obstruction of the larynx, characterized by barking cough. May be caused by viral or bacterial infection or a foreign body
- macule
- flat, colored spot on the skin
- hidradenitis
- inflammation of sweat gland
- colporrhaphy
- suturing of the vagina
- nephrolithiasis
- condition of a stone in the kidney
- adenotome
- surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
- heterosexual
- attracted to person of the opposite sex
- pulmonary
- pt the lungs
- oliguria
- scanty urine
- digital rectal examination (DRE)
- physical exam in which the physician inserts a finger into the rectum and feels the prostrate through the rectal wall. eek!
- deviated septum
- one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury
- ulcer
- eroded sore on the skin or mucous membrane
- edema
- puffy swelling of tissue from accumulation of fluid
- tuberculosis (TB)
- infectious disease, caused by acid-fast bacillus, spread by inhaling small particles
- endocervicitis
- inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
- endometrial cancer
- malignant tumor of the endometrium (uterine cancer)
- exacerbation
- increase in severity of disease or symptoms
- acid-fast bacilli smear
- test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli which cause TB
- sonohysterography
- process of recording the uterus by use of ultrasound
- nephropyelolithotomy
- incision of the kidney and renal pelves to remove a stone
- fibrocystic breast disease
- disorder characterized by one or more benign cysts in the breast
- pulse oximetry
- noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that atattches to the fingertip
- capnometer
- instrument used to measure carbon dioxide levels in expired gas
- incontinence
- inability to control bladder and/or bowels
- bilateral
- pertaining to two sides
- semen
- composed of sperm, seminal fluids, and other secretions
- lumbar regions (2)
- to the right and left of the umbilical region
- dermatitis
- inflammation of the skin
- rhinitis
- inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose
- hypogastric region
- directly below the umbilical region
- leiomyoma
- benign smooth muscle tumor
- scabies
- skin infection caused by the itch mite
- pediculosis
- lice
- anoxia
- absence of oxygen
- hydrosalpinx
- water in the fallopiean tubes
- virus
- infectious agent
- prolapsed uterus
- downward displacement of the uterus in the vagina
- suprapubic prostatectomy
- excision of the prostate gland through an abodominal incision made above the pubic bone; used for BPH and prostate cancer
- laryngoplasty
- surgical repair of the larynx
- cytogenic
- producing cells
- nephroblastoma
- malignant tumor in the germ cells of the kidney
- inflammation
- redness, swelling, heat, pain in response to injury or infection
- micturate
- to urinate or void
- abdominopelvic cavity
- both abdominal and pelvic cavity
- endometrium
- inner lining of the uterus
- hilum
- indentation on the medial side of the kidney where the ureter leaves the kidney
- menometrorrhagia
- rapid flow of blood from the uterus at menstruation (and between menstrual cycles)
- vesiculectomy
- excision of the seminal vesicle
- vasovasostomy
- creation of artificial openings between ducts
- bronchiectasis
- dilation of bronchi
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow
- condom
- cover for penis worm during coitus
- iliac regions (2)
- to the right and left of the hypgastric region
- urinometer
- instrument used to measure the specific gravity of urine
- carcinogen
- cancer-causing substance
- transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
- treatment that eliminates excess cells present in BPH by using heat generated by microwave
- nucleus
- contains chromosomes and is control center of cell
- mammogram
- x-ray image of the breast
- lesion
- any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease
- septotomy
- incision of the septum
- lateral
- pertaining to a sidw
- bronchioles
- smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree
- glans penis
- enlarged tip on the end of penis
- squamous cell carcinoma (SqCCa)
- malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue
- blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood, increased amount indicates renal dysfunction
- coccidioidomycosis
- fungal disease affecting the lungs (valley fever)
- colposcopy
- visual examination of the vagina (and cervix)
- hydrocelectomy
- surgical removal of a hydrocele
- cor pulmonale
- serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders
- perimetrium
- thin outer layer that covers the surface of the uterus
- culdocentesis
- surgical puncture to remove fluid from Douglas cul-de-sac
- seminiferous tubules
- coiled tubes in testes where spermatogenesis occurs
- urticaria
- itching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size and shape (hives)
- myoma
- benign muscle tumor
- adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury
- fibroma
- tumor of fibrous tissue
- glomerulus
- cluster of capillaries at the entrance of the nephron involved in filtration
- nasopharyngeal
- pt the nose and pharynx
- rhabdomyosarcoma
- malignant striated muscle tumor
- pyelonephritis
- inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
- prostatectomy
- excision of the prostate
- asthma
- respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
- chloroma
- malignant green tumor
- estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
- replacement of hormones to treat menopause
- leiodermia
- condition of smooth skin
- specific gravity (SG)
- test performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys
- nasopharyngitis
- inflammation of the nose and pharynx
- systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system
- tracheitis
- inflammation of the trachea
- thoracoscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the thorax
- cytoid
- resembling a cell
- intrapleural
- pt within the pleura
- dermatoplasty
- surgical repair of skin
- prostatocystotomy
- incision into prostrate and bladder
- mammography
- x-ray imaging of the breast
- apnea
- absence of breathing
- trachea
- passageway for air to the bronchi
- orchiepididymitis
- inflammation of the epididymis and testis
- renal transplant
- surgical implantation of a donor kidney to replace a nonfunctioning kidney
- xeroderma
- dry skin
- aphonia
- absence of voice
- menarche
- beginning of menstruation
- acapnia
- condition of absence of CO2 in the blood
- keratin
- horny layer composed of protein (hair, skin, nails)
- paroxysm
- periodic, sudden attack
- hematosalpinx
- blood in the fallopian tubes
- salpingectomy
- excision of a fallopian tube
- urinary bladder
- muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine
- cyanosis
- abnormal condition of blue
- urethroplasty
- surgical repair of the urethra
- septoplasty
- surgical repair of the septum
- trichomycosis
- abnormal condition of hair caused by fungus
- posteroanterior
- pertaining to the back and to the front
- oximeter
- instrument used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood
- spermatolysis
- dissolution of sperm
- endometrial ablation
- procedure to destroy or remove the endometrium by use of laser or thermal energy used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding
- sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- disease transmitted sexually
- vasectomy
- excision of a duct (vas deferens)
- prepuce
- fold of skin near the tip of the penis
- rhinomycosis
- abnormal state of fungus in the nose
- circumcision
- surgical removal of the prepuce
- ureterocele
- protrusion of the ureter
- in vitro
- observable within a test tube
- trachelorrhaphy
- suture of the cervix
- amenorrhea
- absence of menstrual discharge
- balanoplasty
- surgical repair of the glans penis
- dermatoconiosis
- abnormal condition of the skin caused by dust
- leukorrhea
- white discharge
- bronchospasm
- spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
- myometritis
- inflammation of the uterine muscle (myometrium)
- herpes
- inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus charactered by small blisters in clusters
- neopathy
- new disease
- episiorrhaphy
- suturing of vulva
- epididymitis
- inflammation of the epididymis
- gonorrhea
- contagious, inflammatory STD causted by bacteria that affect the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system
- liposarcoma
- malignant fat tumor
- culdoscopy
- visual examination of Douglas cul-de-sac
- hypoxemia
- dificient oxygen in the blood
- carcinoma
- malignant cancerous tumor
- salpingocele
- herna of the fallopian tube
- endotracheal
- pt within the trachea
- impetigo
- superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci
- melanin
- pigmentation of the skin
- bronchodilator
- agent causing teh bronchi to widen
- albino
- individual with pigment deficiency in eyes, hair, and skin
- debridement
- removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound
- renal calculi
- stones in the kidney
- scrotum
- sac holding the testes
- cystectomy
- excision of the bladder
- urinary tract infection (UTI)
- infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract
- nephrostomy
- creating an artificial hole in the kidney
- petechia
- pinpoint skin hemorrhages
- dermis
- inner layer of skin
- cervical cancer
- malignant tumor of the cervix
- mammary glands
- milk-producing glands of the female
- diuretic
- agent that increases the formation and excretion of urine
- airway
- passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
- mastectomy
- excision of the breast
- gynecologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of women
- cystostomy
- creating an artificial opening in the bladder
- enuresis
- involuntary urination
- benign
- not malignant, favorable for recovery
- conization
- surgical removal of a cone-shaped area of the cervix (treatment for noninvasive cervical cancer)
- tracheostomy
- creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
- system
- group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions
- salpingitis
- inflammation of the fallopian tube
- human papilloma virus (HPV)
- STD causing benign or cancerous growths in male and female genitals (veneral warts)
- renogram
- record of the kidney using radioactive material in the blood
- rhytidoplasty
- surgical repair of wrinkles
- polysomnography (PSG)
- process of recoding tests during sleep to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea
- epidermal
- pt upon the skin
- bronchoplasty
- surgical repair of the broncus
- leiomyosarcoma
- malignant tumor of smooth muscle
- hysterectomy
- excision of the uterus
- cystolith
- stone in the bladder
- iatrogenic
- produced by physician
- premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- syndrome involving physical and emotiona symptoms occuring in the 10 dyas before menstruation
- thoracic
- pt the chest
- ovarian cancer
- malignant tumor of the ovary
- ureteritis
- inflammation of the ureter
- diaphragmatic
- pt the diaphragm
- vulvovaginitis
- inflammation of the vulva and vagina
- anuria
- absence of urin
- cellulitis
- inflamation of skin caused by infection
- cancerous
- pt cancer
- oncogenic
- producing tumors
- nails
- originate in the epidermis, have a lunula
- cephalic
- pertaining to the head
- pneumobronchotomy
- incision of the lung and bronchus
- pneumothorax
- air in the chest
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
- comprises each gene, regulates activities of cell
- nocturia
- night urination
- transurethral resection of the prostate gland
- successive pieces of the prostate gland tissue are resected by using a resectocope inserted through the urethra
- nasal septum
- partition separating the right and left nasal cavaties
- cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised
- tinea
- fungus infection of the skin
- iatrology
- study of medicine
- diaphragm
- muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity
- proximal
- pertaining to near
- hyperpnea
- excessive breathing
- cystoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the bladder
- chest x-ray (CXR)
- x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart
- glycosuria
- sugar in the urine
- pneumonia
- diseased state of the lungs
- sperm
- microscopic male germ cell
- areola
- pigmented area around the breast nipple
- abrasion
- scraping away of the skin
- nosocomial infection
- an infection acquired during hospitalization
- trachelectomy
- excision of the cervix
- phimosis
- tightness of the prepuce that prevents its retraction over the glans
- tonsils
- lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth
- unilateral
- pertaining to one side only
- streptococcus
- berry-shapped bacteria in twisted chains
- urinal
- receptacle for urine
- nevus
- mole
- keratogenic
- originating in horny tissue