Chap. 9-16
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- auscultation
- hearing sounds within the body through a stethoscope
- thyroidectomy
- excision of the thyroid gland
- esophageal atresia
- congential absence of part of the esophagus
- conjunctivitis
- inflammation of the conjunctiva
- ventricul/o
- ventricle
- femor/o
- femur
- cerebral
- pertaining to the cerebrum
- peritonitis
- inflammation of the peritoneum
- pronation
- movement that turns the palm down
- aden/o
- gland
- synoviosarcoma
- malignant tumor of the synovial membrane
- sclera
- outer protective layer of the eye
- hyperglycemia
- excessive sugar in the blood
- scoliosis
- abnormal curve of the spine
- thymus gland
- plays important role in the development of the body's immune system, particularly from infancy to puberty, at which is atrophies and loses function
- celiotomy
- incision into the abdominal cavity
- cranioschisis
- congenital fissure of the skull
- osteopetrosis
- abnormal condition of stonelike bones
- Rx
- (ab) prescription
- bradykinesia
- slow movement
- iliofemoral
- pertaining to the ilium and femur
- fetus
- unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month until birth
- adenosis
- abnormal condition of a gland
- fet/o or fet/i
- fetus
- esphagus
- tube that extends from pharynx to stomach
- splenectomy
- excision of the spleen
- hemiparesis
- slight paralysis of half
- aural
- pertaining to the ear
- hepatoma
- tumor of the liver
- DAT
- (ab) diet as tolerated
- uln/o
- ulna
- mastoid bone and cells
- located in the skull bone behind the eternal auditory meatus
- blephar/o
- eyelid
- keratometer
- instrument used to measure the curvature of the cornea
- duoden/o
- duodenum
- thyroid scan
- nuclear medicine test that shows the size, shape, and position of the thyroid gland
- multiple sclerosis
- degenerative disease characerized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
- peritone/o
- peritoneum
- premature infant
- infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation
- sickle cell anemia
- hereditary, chronic hemolytic disease characterized by crescent- or sickle-shaped red blood cells
- -odynia
- pain
- uvula
- soft v-shaped mass that extends from the soft palate
- hard palate
- anterior portion, supported by bone
- miotic
- agent that constricts the pupil
- hematemesis
- vomting of blood
- tendinitis
- inflammation of a tendon
- shingles
- viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and cuases blister on the skin
- peripheral arterial disease
- disease of the arteries that affects blood circulation
- cerebrum
- largest portion of the brain, controls skeletal muscles, interprets senses,and has centers for sight, hearing, intellect, memory, and emotional reactions
- dips/o
- thirst
- tachypnea
- rapid breathing
- cardiac tamponade
- acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial cavity
- pelv/i, pelv/o
- pelvic bone, pelvis
- sclerotomy
- incision into the sclera
- arachnoid
- delicate middle layer of the meninges
- -rrhexis
- rupture
- pylor/o
- pylorus, pyloric sphincter
- diskitis
- inflammation of an intervertebral disk
- defibrillatoin
- application of an electric shock to the myocardium throug the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
- tracheoesophageal fistula
- abnormal passageway pertaining to the esophagus and the trachea
- natr/o
- sodium
- meningitis
- inflammation of the meninges
- retinoblastoma
- tumor arising from a developing retinal cell
- pericardiocentesis
- surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from within the pericardium
- aortogram
- x-ray image of an artery
- platelets/thrombocytes
- responsible for aiding in the clotting process of blood
- stomatogastric
- pertaining to the mouth and stomach
- blood
- composed of plasma and formed elements, such as erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes (platelets)
- s-
- (ab) without
- costectomy
- excision of a rib
- bursa
- fluid=filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another
- subdural hematoma
- blood tumor (blood mass)
- bi-, bin-
- two
- sym-, syn-
- together, joined
- hyperthyroidism
- state of excessive thyroid gland activity
- splenopexy
- surgical fixation of the spleen
- primigravida
- first pregnancy
- ileocecal
- pertaining to the ileum and cecum
- hypothermia
- condition of body temperature that is below
- gamete
- mature germ cell (sprm or ovum)
- atri/o
- atrium
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- disorder characterized by an acute emotional response to a traumatic event or severe emotional stress
- sigmoid/o
- sigmoid colon
- rachischisis
- congential fissure of the vertebral column
- intermittent claudication
- pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking
- concious
- awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings
- diabetes insipidus
- result of decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone by the neurohypophysis with symptoms of excessive thirst and large amounts of urine
- adhesion
- abnormal growing together of two surfaces that normally are separated
- visual acuity
- sharpness of vision for either distance or nearness
- soft palate
- posterior portion of palate not supported by bone
- optician
- specialist who fills prescirptions for lenses
- osteopathy
- system of medicine that uses the usual forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the role of the relation between organs and the musculoskeletal system
- retin/o
- retina
- spondyl/o, vertebr/o
- vertebra
- carpoptosis
- dropping wrist
- myeloma
- malignant tumor of the bone marrow
- vertebroplasty
- surgical repair of the vertebra
- impedance plethysmography
- measures venous flow of the extremities with a plethysmograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance
- tachycardia
- abnormal state of rapid heart
- hysterorrhexis
- rupture of the uterus
- cardia
- area of the stomach around the opening of the esophagus
- ventricles
- spaces within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid
- osteoclasis
- surgical breaking of a bone
- or/o, stomat/o
- mouth
- adenectomy
- excision of agland
- ophthalmalgia
- pain in the eye
- acr/o
- exremities, height
- CT colonography
- x-ray imaging of the colon
- tachy-
- fast, rapid
- stern/o
- sternum
- adrenomegaly
- englargement of the adrenal glands
- anticoagulant
- agent that slows the clotting process
- anesthesia
- without feeling or sensation
- obstetrician
- physician who specializes in obstetrics
- pubis
- anterior portion of the pelvis
- cost/o
- rib
- -amnios
- amnion, amniotic fluid
- abdominal
- pertaining to the abdomen
- hematoma
- tumor of blood (mass of blood)
- bone marrow transplant
- infusion of normal bone marrow cells from a donor
- H & P
- (ab) history and physical examination
- polyneuritis
- inflammation of many nerves
- ganglionectomy
- excision of a ganlion
- sclerokeratitis
- inflammation of the sclera and cornea
- sternoclavicular
- pertaining to the sternum and clavicle
- adenitis
- inflammation of a gland
- polyhydramnios
- much amnion water
- ht
- (ab) height
- intercostal
- pertaining to between the ribs
- antrectomy
- excision of the antrum
- chalazion
- obstruction of an oil gland in the eyelid
- brainstem
- stemlike portion of brain that connects with the spinal cord
- amb
- (ab) ambulate, ambulatory
- prosthesis
- artificial substitue for a missing body part
- quadr/i
- four
- leukemia
- malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal white blood cells formed to the bone marrow
- anus
- sphincter muscle at the end of the digestive tract
- Doppler ultrasound
- study that uses sound for detection of blood flow within the vessels
- antepartum
- before childbirth (reference to mother)
- sacrovertebral
- pertaining to the sacrum and verebrae
- feces
- waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- emergency procedure consisting of artifical ventilation and external cardiac massage
- omphalocele
- herniation at the umbilicus
- -desis
- surgical fixation, fusion
- encephalomalacia
- softening of the brain
- gastroenteritis
- inflammation of the stomach and intestines
- OS
- (ab) left eye
- erythrocyte count
- red bell count
- neonatalogy
- study of the newborn
- COPD
- (ab) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- gallbladder
- small, saclike structure that stores bile
- cholangioma
- tumor of the bile duct
- neurasthenia
- nerve weakness
- calcipenia
- deficiency of calcium
- gingiv/o
- gum
- cholelithiasis
- condition of gallstones
- proctoptosis
- prolapse of the rectum
- EENT
- (ab) ears, eyes, nose, and throat
- adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
- stimulates the adrenal cortex from adenohypophysis
- amniorrhea
- discharge of amniotic fluid
- OTC
- (ab) over the counter drugs
- herniorrhaphy
- suturing of the hernia
- obesity
- excess of body fat
- fecal occult blood test
- test to dectect occult blood in feces
- hyperopia
- farsightedness
- dysentery
- disorder that involves inflammation of the intestine associated with diarrhea and abdominal pain
- bipolar disorder
- disorder manifested by manic and depressive episodes that may alternate or may occur simultaneously
- endocrinologist
- physican who studies endocrine system
- tympanoplasty
- surgical repair of the middle ear
- cerebell/o
- cerebellum
- tympanometry
- measurement of the tympanic membrane
- electrocardiograph
- instrument used to record the elctrical activity of the heart
- DOB
- (ab) date of birth
- concussion
- jarring or shaking that results in injury to the brain
- Addison disease
- chronic syndrome resulting in a deficiency of hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex with darkening of skin, loss of appetite, and depression
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- progressive muscle atrophy caused by hardening of nerve tissue on the lateral columns of the spinal column (Lou Gehrig disease)
- suprapatellar
- pertaining to above the patella
- thyroid/o, thyr/o
- thyroid gland
- cephal/o
- head
- complete blood count
- basic blood screening
- hemorrhoidectomy
- excisoin of hemorrhoids
- ischium
- lower, rear portion of the pelvis on which one sits
- adduction
- movement of drawing toward the middle
- coarctation of the aorta
- congential cardiac conditoin characterized by a narrowing of the aorta
- semilunar valves
- located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery and between the left ventricle and the aorta
- osteosarcoma
- malignant tumor or the bone
- maxill/o
- maxilla
- peptic ulcer
- gastric or duodenal ulcer
- ganglion
- group of nerve cell bodies located outside the central nervous system
- keratoplasty
- surgical repair of the cornea
- postpartum
- after childbirth (referring to mother)
- ileus
- obstruction of intestine
- thrombolysis
- dissolution of a clot
- euthyroid
- resembling a normal thyroid gland
- ischemia
- deficiency of blood flow
- thymoma
- tumor of the thymus gland
- amnionitis
- inflammation of the amnion
- hypertensive heart disease
- disorder of the heart brought about by persistent high blood pressure
- par/o
- labor, childbirth, bear
- dementia
- loss of cognitive abilities
- colostomy
- creation of artificial opening in the colon
- UTI
- (ab) urinary tract infection
- aort/o
- aorta
- lymphangiography
- x-ray imaging of the lymphatic vessels
- vitreous humor
- jellylike substance found behind the lens in the posterior cavity of the eye that maintains its shape
- epinephrine, norepinephrine
- 2 hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla which help body to deal with stress by increasing blood pressure, heartbeat, and respirations
- flexion
- movement in which a limb is bent
- leukocyte count
- wihte cell count
- mastoid/o
- mastoid bone
- colon
- 2nd portion of the large intestine, divided into four parts
- adenomegaly
- enlargement of a gland
- cor/o, core/o, pupill/o
- pupil
- diastole
- phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax betwee contraction
- plasm/o
- plasma
- parturition
- act of giving birth
- subcostal
- pertaining to below the rib
- salivary glands
- produce saliva
- convulsion
- sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles (c)
- amniotomy
- incision into the amnion (to induce labor)
- sial/o
- saliva, salivary gland
- psychology
- study of the mind (mental processes in realtion to human behavior)
- embolectomy
- excision of an embolus or clot
- gastrostomy
- creation of an artificial opening into the stomach
- therm/o
- heat
- sphygmomanometer
- device used for measuring blood pressure
- arthrochondritis
- inflammation of joint cartilages
- endocrinopathy
- any disease of the endocrine system
- -ac
- pertaining to
- thyrotoxicosis
- condition caused by excessive thyroid hormones
- isthmus
- narrow strip of tissue connecting two large parts in the body
- esophagoscope
- instrument for visual exam of the esophagus
- -physis
- growth
- amnion/o
- amnion/amniotic fluid
- -clasia, -clasis, -clast
- break
- tinnitus
- ringing in the ears
- afferent
- conveying toward a center
- TIA
- (ab) transient ischemic attack
- myringoplasty
- surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
- duritis
- inflammation of the dura mater
- cheilorrhaphy
- suture of the lip
- pelvic sonography
- process of recording sound in the pelvis to evaluate fetus and pregnancy
- arthrodesis
- surgical fixation of a join
- nausea
- urge to vomit
- ERT
- (ab) estrogen replacement therapy
- endocardium
- inner lining of the heart
- otalgia
- pain in th ear
- volvulus
- tiwisting or kinking of the intestine, causing obstruction
- efferent
- conveying away from the center
- muscular dystrophy
- group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness
- presbycusis
- hearing impairment in old age
- neuroma
- tumor made up of nerve cells
- diskectomy
- excision of an intervertebral disk
- obstetrics
- medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and perperium
- esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- visual exam of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
- hypothyroidism
- state of deficient thyroid gland activity
- Helicobacter pylori antibodies test
- blood test to determine the presence of H. pylori bacteria
- tenorrhaphy
- suture of tendon
- bunion
- abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of teh great toe
- semicircular canals and vestibule
- contains receptors and endolymph that help the body maintain its sense of balance
- cecum
- clind u-shaped pouch that is the first portion of the large intestine
- angiography
- x-ray imaging of a blood vessel
- ileum
- third portion of the small intestine
- abdominoplasty
- surgical repair of the abdomen
- ili/o
- ilium
- blood pressure
- pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls
- osteofibroma
- tumor of the bone and fibrous tissue
- follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- regulate development, growth, and function of the ovaries and testes (FSH) from adenohypophysis
- schizophrenia
- large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality
- unconcious
- state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to stimuli as a result of injury, shock, or illness
- intrapartum
- during labor and childbirth
- pancreat/o
- pancreas
- mastoiditis
- inflammation of the mastoid bone
- cortisol
- secreted from the adrenal cortex, aids the body during stress by increasing glucose levels
- vertebrocostal
- pertaining to the vertebrae and ribs
- BKA
- (ab) below-knee amputation
- antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
- stimulates the kidney to reabsorb water from the neurohypophysis
- cholecystectomy
- excision of the gall bladder
- osteomalacia
- softening of the bone
- morrhpay
- suture of a muscle
- arteries
- blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- poliomyelitis
- inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
- labyrinth/o
- labyrinth (inner ear)
- gigantism
- condition of overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland before puberty
- supination
- movement that turns the palm up
- dacryocystitis
- inflammation of the tear sac
- pt
- (ab) patient, pint
- dura mater
- tough outer layer of the meninges
- cardi/o
- heart
- hypothalamus
- secretes "releasing" hormone that functions to stimulate or inhibit the release of pituitary gland hormones
- chiropodist
- specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot (C)
- aponeur/o
- aponeurosis
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- produces cross-sectional and sagittal images of soft tissues of the brain by magnetic waves
- ophthalmoplegia
- paralysis of the eye
- antr/o
- antrum
- gastritis
- inflammation of the stomach
- hyperesthesia
- excessive sensitivity
- venogram
- x-ray image of avein
- chondroplasty
- surgical repair of a cartilage
- opt/o
- vision
- craniotomy
- incision of the skull
- suprascapular
- pertaining to above the scapula
- cardiovalvulitis
- inflammation of the valves of the heart
- fibromyalgia
- pain in the fibrous tissues and msucles
- fluorescein angiography
- process of recording blood vessels of the eye
- radiculitis
- inflammation of the nerve roots
- neurology
- study of nerves
- K
- (ab) potassium
- endophthalmitis
- inflammation within the eye
- wt
- (ab) weight
- myasthenia
- muscle weakness
- anal
- pertaining to the anus
- CAD
- (ab) coronary artery disease
- prothrombin time
- blood test used to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking Coumadin
- amni/o
- anmnion, amniotic fluid
- lumbosacral
- pertaining to thelumbar regions and sacrum
- otosclerosis
- hardening of the ear (stapes)
- computed tomography (CT)
- process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth
- iridoplegia
- paralysis of the iris
- veins
- blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart
- microcephalus
- very small head in fetus
- glossorrhaphy
- suture of the tongue
- splenomegaly
- enlargement of the spleen
- scler/o
- sclera
- DOA
- (ab) dead on arrival
- laser angioplasty
- use of laser beam to open blocked arteries
- presbyopia
- impaired vision as a result of aging
- dysphasia
- condition of difficulty speaking
- scapul/o
- scapula
- lumb/o
- loin, lumbar region of the spine
- Hct
- (ab) hematocrit
- cesarean section
- birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus
- tonometry
- measurement of pressure within the eye
- enucleation
- surgical removal of the eyeball
- psychopathy
- any disease of the mind
- arthritis
- inflammation of a joint
- sciatica
- inflammation of the sciatic nerve causing pain that travels from thigh through the leg to the foot and toes
- myocardium
- middle, thick muscular layer of the heart
- pylorus
- lower part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine
- adrenalitis
- inflammation of the adrenal gland
- abdominoperineal resection
- removal of the colon and rectum through both abdominal and perineal approaches
- spondylarthritis
- inflammation of the vertebral joints
- natal
- pertaining to birth of baby
- endoscopic ultrasound
- endscope fitted with an ultrasound probe that provides images of layers o the intestinal wall
- nasogastric
- pertaining to the nose and stomach
- bicuspid valve
- located between the left atrium and left ventricle
- fasting blood sugar
- blood test to determine the amount of glucose int he blood after fasting for 8 to 10 hours
- neuritis
- inflammation of a nerve
- compact bone
- dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum
- colonoscopy
- visual examination of the colon
- -tocia
- birth, labor (suffix)
- osteonecrosis
- abnormal death of bone tissues
- aphagia
- inability to swallow
- Cushing syndrome
- excessive production of cortisol by adrenal cortex with symptoms of abnormally pigmented skin, "moon" face, pads of fat on chest and abdomen and wasting away of muscle
- myocardial infarction
- death of a portion of the mycardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from interrupted blood supply
- bradycardia
- condition of a slow heart beat
- Parkinson disease
- chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system with resting tremors of hands and feet
- hypotension
- blood pressure that is below normal
- gingivectomy
- surgical removal of gum
- subscapular
- pertaining to below the scapula
- an/o
- anus
- aneurysmectomy
- surgical excision of an aneurysm
- crani/o
- cranium
- esophagitis
- inflammation of the esophagus
- sternoid
- resembling the sternum
- lymph nodes
- small, spherical bodies made of lymphoid tissue. Act as filters in keeping substances such as bacteria from the blood
- endocrinology
- study of the endocrine system
- arthroplasty
- surgical repair of a joint
- CBC
- (ab) complete blood count
- pica
- compulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice
- intracranial
- pertaining to within the cranium
- disorientation
- state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
- arthrocentesis
- surgical puncture of a joint to aspirate fluid
- neonatologist
- physician who studies and treats disorders in the newborn
- bile ducts
- passageways that carry bile
- nyctalopia
- poor vision at night or in faint light
- -crit
- to separate
- embryotocia
- birth of an embryo (abortion)
- cranioplasty
- surgical repair of the skull
- capillaries
- microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles and venules
- amnioscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the amniotic fluid and fetus
- cardiac catheterization
- examination to determine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels by passing a catheter into the heart
- parathyroid/o
- parathyroid glands
- cry/o
- cold
- arthrography
- x-ray imagin of a joint
- esophagogastroplasty
- surgical repair of the esophogus and stomach
- -partum
- childbirth, labor
- proctoscope
- instrument used for visual exam of rectum
- syncope
- fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood suppy to the cerebrum
- -drome
- run, running
- hepat/o
- liver
- aortic stenosis
- narrowing pertaining to aorta (valve)
- -asthenia
- weakness
- gastroenterologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the stoach and intestines
- nulli-
- none
- micro-
- small
- abdomen
- portion of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
- adren/o, adrenal/o
- adrenal glands
- peristalsis
- involuntary wavelike contractions that propel food along the digestive tract
- dacryocystorhinostomy
- creation of an artificial opening between the tear sac and the nose
- ulcerative colitis
- inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers
- omphalitis
- inflammation of the umbilicus
- neuroblast
- developing nerve cell
- podiatrist
- specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot (P)
- thrombus
- blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein
- ankylosis
- abnormal condition of stiffness
- paraplegia
- paralysis from the waist down cuased by damage to the lower level of the spinal cord
- GTT
- (ab) glucose tolerance test
- appendic/o
- appendix
- colorectal
- pertaining to the colon and rectum
- hypocalcemia
- deficient level of calcium in the blood
- hgb
- (ab) hemoglobin
- hemoglobin
- blood test used to determine the concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells
- retinitis pigmentosa
- hereditary, progressive disease marked by night blindness with atrophy and retinal pigment changes
- cholecystogram
- x-ray image of the gallbladder
- pituitary gland
- size of pea and dived into two lobes in brain
- venae cavae
- largest veins in the body
- neuroid
- resembling nerve
- lact/o
- milk
- dur/o
- hard, dura mater
- lymphadenitis
- inflammation of the lymph glands
- laminectomy
- excision of a lamina
- body
- central portion of the stomach
- ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
- tendon
- angiorrhaphy
- sutruing of a blood vessel
- pericardial fluid
- allows the layers of the heart to move without friction
- endoscopy
- visual examination within a hollow organ
- extension
- movement in which a limb is placed in a straight posistion
- dystrophy
- abnormal development
- mouth
- opening through which food passes into the body
- luteinizing hormone (LH)
- regulate development, growth, and function of the ovaries and testes (LH) from adenohypophysis
- lord/o
- bent forward
- iris
- pigmented muscular structure that allows light to pass through
- IV
- (ab) intravenous
- pyloric stenosis
- narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter
- seizure
- sudden attack with an involuntary series of contractions (s)
- hematology
- stody of teh blood
- epicardium/parietal percardium
- lines the pericardial sac
- encephalitis
- inflammation of the brain
- rectum
- extends from sigmoid colon to anus
- photophobia
- abnormal fear of (sensitivity to) light
- dysrhythmia
- any disturbance or abnormality in the heart's normal rhythmic pattern
- cardiomegaly
- enlargement of the heart
- calcaneus
- heel bone
- breech presentation
- parturition in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first
- single-photon emission computed tomography
- nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles
- rectal
- pertaining to the rectum
- carp/o
- carpals
- ather/o
- yellowish, fatty plaque
- osteomyelitis
- inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
- gastrochisis
- congential fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele usually present
- sacral
- pertaining to the sacrum
- PRN
- (ab) as needed
- diverticulitis
- inflammation of a diverticulum
- esophag/o
- esophagus
- chorion
- outermost layer of the fetal membrane
- abdomin/o, celi/o, lapar/o
- abdomen
- hyperkalemia
- excessive potassium in the blood
- electromyogram
- record of the electrical activity of skeletal muscle
- myxedema
- severe form of hypothyroidism in an adult from deficiency of the thyroid hormone thyroxine
- coronary stent
- supprotive scaffold device implanted in the coronary arteryto prevent closure of artery after angioplasty or atherectomy
- Down syndrome
- congential condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation
- gangliitis
- inflammation of a ganglion
- enter/o
- intestine (usually small)
- subdural
- pertaining to below the dura mater
- interictal
- occurring between seizures or attacks
- osteoblast
- developing bone cell
- macular degeneration
- progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina leading to loss of central vision
- electrocardiogram
- record of teh elctrical activity of the heart
- -apheresis
- removal
- transesophageal echocardiogram
- ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus
- yellow marrow
- soft, fatty material found in the medullary cavity of long bones
- synovia
- fluid secreted by the synovial membrane and found in joint cavities
- gastroscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the stomach
- dyspepsia
- difficult digestion
- iritis
- inflammation of the iris
- glossopathy
- disease of the tongue
- rachi/o
- spine, vertebral column
- hemophilia
- inherited bleeding disease
- pupillometer
- instrument used to meausre the diameter of the pupil
- sacr/o
- sacrum
- scleral buckling
- procedure to repair a detached retina in which a fold is made in the sclera
- goiter
- enlargement of the thyroid gland
- vitrectomy
- surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
- kyphosis
- abnormal condition of a hump
- lamina
- part of the vertebral arch
- postnatal
- pertaining to afte birth (referring to newborn)
- phobia
- marked or persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable cued by the presence of a specific situation or object
- pyloromyotomy
- incision into the pyloric muscle
- abdominocentesis
- surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity
- palat/o
- palate
- oculomycosis
- abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus
- cortic/o
- cortex
- pancreas
- produces pancreatic juice
- reflux
- abnormal backward flow
- osteochondritis
- inflammation of the bone and cartilage
- -opia
- vision
- cerebral thrombosis
- abnormal condition of a clot, pertaining to the cerebrum
- jejunum
- second portion of the small intestine
- hydrocephalus
- increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain
- osteoporosis
- abnormal loss of bone density occurring frequently in postmenopausal women
- pubic symphysis
- cartilaginous joint at which two pubic bones fuse together
- lymphadenopathy
- disease of teh lymph glands
- sigmoidoscopy
- visual exam of the sigmoid colon
- thromb/o
- clot
- -plegia
- paralysis
- atrioventricular
- pertaining to the atrium and ventricle
- thrombophlebitis
- inflammation of a vein associated with a clot
- hypokalemia
- deficient level of potassium in the blood
- melena
- black, tarry stool that contains digested blood
- polyarteritis
- inflammation of many sites in the arteries
- otoscopy
- visual exam of teh ear
- embolus
- blood clot or foreign material that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation
- myel/o
- bone marrow
- amnion
- innermost layer of the fetal membrane
- pyloroplasty
- surgical repair of the pylorus
- adenomalacia
- abnormal softening of a gland
- cerebrospinal fluid
- fluid in ventricles that flows through subarachnoid space around brain and spinal cord
- acidosis
- condition of an abnormal accumulation of acid products of metabolism
- actue coronary syndrom
- sudden symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart
- patell/o
- patella
- audiologist
- one who studies and specializes in hearing
- lactogenic hormone, prolactin (PRL)
- promotes development of glandular tissue during pregnancy and produces milk after birth of an infant from adenopypophysis
- Hg
- (ab) mercury
- arteriorrhexis
- rupture of an artery
- -ictal
- seizure, attack
- adrenopathy
- disease of the adrenal gland
- aorta
- largest artery, originating at the left ventricle and descending through the thorax and abdomen
- pancreatitis
- inflammation of the pancreas
- tetra-
- four
- rachiotomy
- incision into the vertebral column
- Hodgekin disease
- malignant disorder of the lymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes
- tympanometer
- instrument used to measure middle ear function
- plasmapheresis
- removal of plasma
- staped/o
- stapes
- audiometer
- instrument used to measure hearing
- sty
- infection of an oil gland of the eyelid
- ech/o
- sound
- aponeurorrhaphy
- suture of an aponeurosis
- tricuspid valve
- located between the right atrium and right ventricle
- thyroid gland
- largest endocrine gland that releases thyroxine which is necessary for body cell metabolism
- cognitive
- pertaining to the mental prcoesses of comprehension, judgement, memory, and reason
- aldosterone
- secreted by the adrenal cortex, regulates electrolytes
- chorioamnionitis
- inflammation of the chorion and amnion
- nulligravida
- no pregnancies
- PRK
- procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which a laser is used to flatten the corneal surface by removing a portion
- amniochorial
- pertaining to the amnion and chorion
- isch/o
- deficiency, blockage
- cardiogenic
- orginating in the heart
- fertilization
- beginning of pregnancy, whenthe sperm enters the ovum
- venography
- x-ray imaging of a vein
- col/o, colon/o
- colon
- spleen
- largest lymphatic organ in the body
- phacoemulsification
- method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens
- lactogenic
- producing milk
- humeral
- pertaining to the humerus
- osteectomy
- excision of bone
- aneurysm
- ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
- metabolism
- sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism
- hemicolectomy
- excision of half of the colon
- large intestine
- canal that extends from the ileum to the anus
- percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
- procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed
- tetany
- condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium in the blood caused by a deficiency of the parathyroid hormone
- cataract
- clouding of the lens of the eye
- venipuncture
- puncture of a vein
- fibrillation
- rapid, quivering, noncoordintaed contractions of the atria or ventricles
- fibul/o
- fibula
- cerebral palsy
- condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis (often caused by stroke)
- GERD
- (ab) gastroesophageal reflux disease
- PDR
- (ab) physician's desk reference
- conjunctiv/o
- conjunctiva
- zygote
- cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum
- trabeculectomy
- surgical creation of a drain to reduce intraocular pressure
- exercise stress test
- study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress
- NPO
- (ab) nothing by mouth
- neurologist
- physician who studies nerves
- appendectomy
- excision of the appendix
- myelomalacia
- softening of the spinal cord
- exophthalmos
- abnormal protrusion of the eyball
- hematopoiesis
- formation of blood cells
- otopyorrhea
- discharge of pus from the ear
- duodenum
- first 10-12 inches of the small intestine
- otitis media
- inflammation of the middle ear
- neurolysis
- separating a nerve from adhesion
- fracture
- broken bone
- amnioscopy
- visual examination of anmiotic fluid and the fetus
- menisc/o
- meniscus
- flatus
- gas in the digestive tract expelled through the anus
- aur/i, aur/o, ot/o
- ear
- disk/o
- intervertebral disk
- myocarditis
- inflammation of the muscle of the heart
- polymyositis
- inflammation of many muscles
- pons
- connects cerebrum with cerebellum and brainstem
- sialolith
- stone in the salivary gland
- meningomyelocele
- protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord
- ischiofibular
- pertaining to the ischium and fibula
- episiotomy
- incision of the vulva (perineum) to prevent tearing during delivery
- pelv/i, pelv/o
- pelvis, pelvic bone
- -iatry
- treatment, specialty
- ileostomy
- creation of an artificial opening into the ileum
- encephalomyeloradiculitis
- inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots
- dystocia
- difficult labor
- cryoretinopexy
- surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold
- lumbar
- pertaining to the groin
- phalang/o
- phalanges
- neur/o
- nerve
- synovectomy
- excision of the synovial membrane
- abortion
- termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from the uterus of an embryo before fetal viability
- mandibul/o
- mandible
- -cyesis
- pregnancy (suffix)
- radic/o, radicul/o, rhiz/o
- nerve root
- cec/o
- cecum
- gtt
- (ab) drops
- amniocentesis
- surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid to be used for assessment of fetal health and maturity
- BR
- (ab) bedrest
- palatitis
- inflammation of the palate
- acoustic neuroma
- benign tumor within the auditory canal growing from the acoustic nerve
- gloss/o, lingu/o
- tongue
- neuroplasty
- surgical repair of a nerve
- implantable cardiac defibrillator
- device implanted in the body that continuously monitors the heart rhythm
- dipl/o
- two, double
- Meniere disease
- chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness and ringing in the ear and hearing loss
- epilepsy
- disorder in which the main symptom is recurring seizures
- liver
- produces bile and performs functions concerned with digestion and metabolism
- cardiac arrest
- sudden cessation of cardiac output and effective circulation, which requires CPR
- choledocholithiasis
- condition of stones in the common bile duct
- midbrain
- most superior portion of the brainstem
- neurorrhaphy
- suture of a nerve
- diaphysis
- shaft of the long bones
- plasma
- liquid portion of the blood in which elements or cells are supsended and that contains some of the clotting factors
- brady-
- slow
- -graph
- instrument used to record
- intracerebral
- pretaining to within the cerebrum
- fetal
- pertaining to the fetus
- esophagoscopy
- visual exam of the esophagus
- pseudocyesis
- false pregnancy
- adrenalectomy
- excision of an adrenal gland
- gastrectomy
- excision of the stomach (or part of)
- po
- (ab) orally, postoperative, phone order
- submandibular
- pertaining to below the mandible
- cerebellum
- assists in coordination of skeletal muscles and maintains balance
- polyp
- tumor like growth extending outward from a mucous membrane, usually benign
- ascites
- abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
- detached retina
- separation of the retina from the choroid in the back of the eye
- anorexia nervosa
- psychoneurotic disorder characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat
- gravidopuerperal
- pertaining to pregnancy and the childbirth (from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal
- prim/i
- first
- pericardium
- two-layer sac covering the heart
- tars/o
- tarsals
- polyposis
- abnormal condition of polyps
- psychosis
- major mental disorder characterized by extreme derangement
- pyloric sphincter
- ring of muscle that guards the opening between the stomach and the duodenum
- mitral commissurotomy
- surgical procedure to repair a stenosed mitral valve by breaking apart the leaves of the valve
- audiogram
- graphic recording of hearing
- barium enema
- series of x-ray images taken of the large intestine after barium enema
- cerebrovascular accident
- interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, embous, or hemorrage
- acetabulum
- large socket in the pelvic bone for the head of the femur
- radi/o
- radius
- preictal
- occurring before a seizure or attach
- deep vein thrombosis
- condition of thrmobosis in a deep vein of the body (mostly lower body)
- cephalalgia
- headache
- articular cartilage
- smooth layer of cartilage covering the contacting surface of joints
- pylor/o
- pylorus
- -phobia
- abnormal fear of or aversion to specific things
- my/o, myos/o
- muscle
- angina pectoris
- chest pain that occurs when there is an insufficient supply of blood to the heart muscle
- embryo
- unborn offspring in the state of development from implantation of the zygot to the end of the second month
- Graves disease
- disorder of the thyroid gland characterized by the presence of hyperthyroidism, goiter, and exophthalmos
- AMA
- (ab) against medical advice
- radicotomy, rhizotomy
- incision into a nerve root (2)
- thymectomy
- excision of the thymus gland
- AODM
- (ab) adult-onset diabetes mellitus
- irritable bowel syndrome
- periodic disturbances of bowel function
- tympanitis
- inflammation of the middle ear
- hematologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood
- kyph/o
- hump
- orthotics
- making and fitting of orthopedic appliances
- thyroxine level
- blood study that gives the direct measurement of teh amount of thyroxine in the patient's blood
- puerperal
- pertaining to immediately after childbirth
- herni/o
- hernia
- ligament
- connective tissue that attaches one bone to another at a joint
- embry/o
- embryo, to be full
- adrenocorticohyperplasia
- excessive devlopment of the adrenal cortex
- pia mater
- thin inner layer of the meninges
- gravid/o
- pregnancy
- pub/o
- pubis
- uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
- surgical repair of the uvula, palate, and pharynx
- Alzheimer disease
- disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition, restlessness, and impaired memory
- postictal
- occuring after a seizure
- cholangi/o
- bile duct
- -paresis
- slight paralysis
- gout
- disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes sodium urate crystals to be desposited in the joints
- arterioles
- smallest arteries
- arteri/o
- artery
- coronary occlusion
- obstruction of an artery of the heart
- Hx
- (ab) history
- ROM
- (ab) range of motion
- chondr/o
- cartilage
- parathyroidoma
- tumor of a parathyroid gland
- meconium
- first stool of the newborn
- heart murmur
- short-duration humming sound of cardiac or vascular orgin
- Tx
- (ab) treatment
- -sclerosis
- hardening
- congestive heart failure
- inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs
- dacry/o, lacrim/o
- tear, tear duct
- puerperium
- period from delivery until the reproducitve organs return to normal
- c/o
- (ab) complains of
- PSA
- (ab) prostate specific antigen
- gangli/o, ganglion/o
- ganglion
- coma
- state of profound unconsciousness
- ketosis
- abnormal concentration of ketone bodies resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- pubofemoral
- pertaining to the pubis and femur
- otomastoiditis
- inflammation fo the ear and the mastoid bone
- symphysis
- growing together
- phalangectomy
- excision of a finger or toe bone
- phlebotomy
- incision into a vein
- strabismus
- abnormal condition of squint or crossed eyes
- valv/o, valvul/o
- valve
- humer/o
- humerus
- salpingocyesis
- pregancy occurring in the fallopian tube
- rotation
- turning around its own axis
- embryogenic
- producing an embryo
- noc, noct
- (ab) night
- cretinism
- condition caused by congential absence of the thyroid, resulting in puffy features, mental deficiency, and dwarfism
- Reye syndrome
- disease of the brain and other orgns such as the liver affecting children and adolescents
- acoumeter
- instrument used to measure acuteness of hearing
- MI
- (ab) myocardial infarction
- psychologist
- specialist of the mind
- gestation/ pregnancy
- development of a new individual from conception to birth
- phas/o
- speech
- phrenopathy
- disease of the mind
- mensicitis
- inflammation of a meniscus
- psychiatry
- specialty of the mind
- cranial
- pertaining to the cranium
- pupilloscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the pupil
- cancellous bone
- contains little spaces like a sponge and is encases in the layers of compact bone
- OD
- (ab) right eye, overdose
- upper GI series
- series of x-ray images taken of the stomach and duodenum after barium has been swallowed
- vasoconstrictor
- agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
- parathyroidectomy
- excision of a parathyroid gland
- tendon
- connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
- palatoplasty
- surgical repair of the palate
- pancytopenia
- abnormal reduction of all blood cells
- ophthalmoscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the interior of the eye
- chol/e
- gall, bile
- inter-
- between
- osteopath
- physician who specializes in osteopathy
- L1-L5
- (ab) lumbar vertebrae
- conjunctiva
- mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the anterior portion of the sclera
- hemochromatosis
- an iron metabolism disorder that occurs when too much iron is absormbed from food, resulting in excessive deposits of iron in the tissue
- ante-
- before
- puerpera
- childbirth (woman who has just given birth)
- myring/o
- tympanic membrane
- ECG, EKG
- (ab) electrocardiogram
- gingivitis
- inflammation of the gums
- scleromalacia
- softening of the sclera
- gravida
- pregnant (woman)
- retina
- innermost layer of the eye, which contains the vision receptors
- peritoneal
- pertaining to the peritoneum
- lumen
- space wihtin a tubular part of organ, such as the space within a blood vessel
- diplopia
- double vision
- polydipsia
- excessive thirst
- myringitis
- inflammation of the tympanic membrane
- phleb/o, ven/o
- vein
- aqueous humor
- water liquid found in the anteriror cavity of the eye
- cardiology
- study of the heart
- intervertebral
- cartilaginous pad found between the vertebrae in the spine
- pre-
- before
- rectocele
- protrusion of the rectum
- intravenous
- pertaining to wihtin the vein
- submaxillary
- pertaining to below the maxilla
- gastric ulcer
- uler in the stomach
- gestation period
- duration of pregnancy
- splen/o
- spleen
- neurosis
- emotional disorder that involves an ineffective way of coping wieth anxiety or inner conflict
- para
- birth (woman who has given birth to a viable offspring)
- periosteum
- outermost layer of the bone
- AKA
- (ab) above-knee amputation
- atrophy
- without development (wasting)
- arthralgia
- pain in the join
- extracorporeal
- occurring outside the body
- otitis externa
- inflammation of the outer ear
- primipara
- first birth (one viable offspring)
- amniotic fluid
- fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus
- otologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear
- coagulation time
- blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot
- cortical
- pertaining to the cortex
- endoscope
- instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ
- laparoscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the abdomin cavity
- anoplasty
- surgical repair of the anus
- nat/o
- birth
- diarrhea
- frequent discharge of liquid stool
- substernal
- pertaining to below the sternum
- thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- stimulates the thyroid gland from adenohypophysis
- carpal
- pertaining to the wrist
- enterorrhaphy
- suture of the intestine
- lactorrhea
- discharge of milk
- mastoidectomy
- excision of the mastoid bone
- phlebitis
- inflammation of the vein
- phlebectomy
- excision of a vein
- cardiologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart
- hematocytopenia
- anbormal reduction in the number of blood cells
- otology
- study of the ear
- eclampsia
- severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma
- ankylosing spondylitis
- form of arthritis that causes a forward bend of the spine
- -e/-is/-um/-us
- no meaning
- proctology
- study of the rectum
- gastr/o
- stomach
- osteocarcinoma
- cancerous tumor of the bone
- gastrodynia
- pain in the stomach
- varicose veins
- distended or tortuous veins usually found in the lower extremities
- neuralgia
- pain in a nerve
- Dx
- (ab) diagnosis
- ilium
- upper, wing-shaped part of the pelvis
- lactic
- pertaining to mil
- stethoscope
- instrument used to hear sounds produced by heart, lungs, and bowels
- respiratory distress syndrome
- respiratory complication in the newborn, especially premature infants
- thallium test
- nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after CABG
- lordosis
- abnormal condition of bending forward
- carpectomy
- excision of a carpal bone
- uvulitis
- inflammation of the uvula
- rhizomeningomyelitis
- inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord
- p-
- (ab) after
- dysphagia
- difficult swallowing
- puerper/o
- childbirth
- intracoronary thrombolytic therapy
- injection of an intravenous medication to dissolve blood clots in coronary vessels
- tympanic membrane
- membrane that separates the external auditory meatus and the middle ear cavity
- HRT
- (ab) hormone replacement therapy
- multigravida
- many pregnancies (2 or more)
- q_h
- (ab) every (number) hour
- arthr/o
- joint
- appendix
- small pouch with no function
- gastroenterocolitis
- inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon
- osteocyte
- bone cell
- arteriosclerosis
- hardening of the arteries
- monoplegia
- paralysis of one limb
- gastromalacia
- softening of the stomach
- blood vessels
- carry blood throughout the body
- prenatal
- pretaining to before birth (referring to newborn)
- endocarditis
- inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
- plasma
- liquid portion of blood in which cells are suspended
- oxytocin
- stimulates uterine contractions during labor and postpartum from neurohypophysis
- kg
- (ab) kilogram
- adenohypophysis
- anterior lobe of pituitary
- labyrinthitis
- inflammation of the labyrinth
- external auditory meatus
- short tube that ends at the tympanic membrane
- echocardiogram
- record of the structure and motion of the heart using sound
- astigmatism
- defective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye
- neurectomy
- excisino of a nerve
- vagotomy
- cutting of certain branches of the vagus nerve
- placenta
- structure that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the child
- venules
- smallest veins
- cholecystitis
- inflammation of the gallbladder
- erythroblastosisfetalis
- condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. caused by incompatibility of mother-fetus Rh factor
- lumbar puncture
- insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space for removal of cerebrospinal fluid
- angioplasty
- surgical repair of a blood vessel
- IM
- (ab) intramuscular
- appendicitis
- inflammation of the appendix
- spondylosyndesis
- fusing together of the vertebrae
- aponeurosis
- sheet of tissue that acts as a tendon to attach muscles to bone
- glaucoma
- eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure
- bursitis
- inflammation of a bursa
- hypoglycemia
- deficient level of sugar in the blood
- mydriatic
- agent that dilates the pupil
- epiphysis
- ends of the long bone
- syndrome
- set of symptoms that run together
- occlude
- to close tightly, to block
- Bell palsy
- paralysis of muscles on one side of the face, usually temporary
- tetraplegia
- paralysis of four limbs (t)
- omphal/o
- umbilicus, naval
- bursectomy
- excision of a bursa
- poli/o
- gray matter
- ectopic pregnancy
- pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, commonly in the fallopian tubes
- blepharoptosis
- drooping eyelid
- thrombosis
- abnormal condition of a blood clot
- dacryocystotomy
- incision into the tear sac
- dyskinesia
- difficult movement
- Na
- (ab) sodium
- kinesi/o
- movement, motion
- choroid
- middle layer of the eye, which is interlaced with many blood vessels
- chori/o
- chorion
- esophag/o
- esophagus
- tenosynovitis
- inflammation of the tnedon and synovial membrane
- cardiomyopathy
- disease of the heart muscle
- placenta previa
- abnormally low implantation of the placenta on the uterine wall
- meibomian glands
- oil glands found in the edges of the eyelids that help lubricate the eye
- diabetes mellitus
- chronic disease involving a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism with potential consequences of ketosis, acidosis, and coma (underactivity of islets of Langerhans)
- retinal photocoagulation
- procedure to repair tears in the retina by use of an intense, precisely focused light beam which causes coagulation
- chondrectomy
- excision of a cartilage
- lamin/o
- lamina
- lymphoma
- tumor of lymphatic tissue (malignant)
- incoherent
- unalbe to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
- mitral valve stenosis
- narrowing of the mitral valve from scarring, usually caused by episodes of rheumatic fever
- polyp/o
- polyp
- corticoid
- resembling the cortex
- attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
- disorder of learning and behavioral problems
- -iatrist
- specialist, physician
- supra-
- above
- laparoscopy
- visual exam of the abdominal cavity
- synovi/o
- synovia, synovial membrane
- sigmoidoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the sigmoid colon
- labyrinth
- bony spaces within the temporal bone of the skull (inner ear)
- URI
- (ab) upper respiratory infection
- coronary artery bypass graft
- surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries
- anemia
- reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in the red blood cells
- H
- (ab) hypodermic
- uvul/o
- uvula
- Crohn disease
- chronic inflammation usually affecting the ileum characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall
- oculus dexter
- medical term for the right eye
- optometrist
- health professional who prescribes corrective lenses
- mening/i, mening/o
- meninges
- hematocrit
- separated blood (volume percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood after separation by centrifuge
- optometry
- measurement of vision
- hepatitis
- inflammation of the liver
- systole
- phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract
- rheumatic heart disease
- damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by rheumatic fever
- gastroscopy
- visual exam of the stomach
- serum
- liquid portion of the blood without the clotting factors
- ss
- (ab) one-half
- myasthenia gravis
- chronic deases characerized by muscle weakness, usually found in face, larynx, and throat
- diverticulectomy
- excision of a diverticulum
- hypertension
- blood pressure that is above normal
- maxillectomy
- excision of the maxilla
- hemolysis
- dissolution of red blood cells
- craniocerebral
- pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum
- myel/o
- spinal cord
- quadriplegia
- paralysis of four limbs (q)
- electrocardiography
- process of recording the electrical activity of the heart
- proct/o, rect/o
- rectum
- corne/o, kerat/o
- cornea
- congenital anomaly
- abnormality present at birth
- eversion
- turning outward
- lymph
- transparent tissue fluid
- cardiodynia
- pain in the heart
- ischiopubic
- pertaining to the ischium and pubis
- tenomyoplasty
- surgical repair of the tendon and muscle
- herniated disk
- rupture of the intervertebral disk cartilage putting pressure on the spinal nerve roots
- mastoidotomy
- incision of the mastoid bone
- pterygium
- thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjunctiva, usually caused from sun exposure
- ceruminoma
- tumor of the gland that secretes earwax
- cardiac
- pertaining to the heart
- gastric lavage
- washing out of the stomach
- visceral pericardium
- lies closest to the myocardium
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus
- auricle
- external structure loated on both sides of the head (ear)
- audiometry
- measurement of hearing
- angi/o
- vessel
- hyperkinesia
- excessive movement
- hypercalcemia
- excessive calcium in the blood
- hemorrhoid
- varicose vein in the rectal area
- percussion
- tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of teh part beneath
- vomit
- matter expelled from the stomach through the mouth
- small intestine
- 20 ft canal extending from the pyloric sphincter to the large intestine
- myopia
- nearsightedness
- psychosomatic
- pertaining to the mind and body
- thym/o
- thymus gland
- heart
- muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body
- otoscope
- instrument used for visual exam of the ear
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- x-ray exam of the bile and pancreatic ducts with contrast medium, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy
- gonadotropic hormones
- hormones that affect the male and female reproductive systems from adenohypophysis
- angiostenosis
- narrowing of a blood vessel
- petr/o
- stone
- diverticulosis
- abnormal condition of having diverticula
- pancreatic
- pertaining to the pancreas
- cheil/o
- lip
- electr/o
- electricy, electrical activity
- exostosis
- abnormal benign growth on the surface of a bone
- ischi/o
- ischium
- meniscectomy
- excision of the meniscus
- aphasia
- condition of loss or impairment of speaking
- choriocarcinoma
- cancerous tumor of the chorion
- thyroidotomy
- incision of the thyroid gland
- burs/o
- bursa
- ossicles
- bones of the middle ear that carry sound vibrations
- calc/i
- calcium
- cochlea
- snail-shaped and contains the organ of hearing
- panplegia
- total paralysis
- maxillitis
- inflammation of the maxilla
- scoli/o
- crooked, curved
- pupil
- opening in the center of the iris
- thyroparathyroidectomy
- excision of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- cerebr/o
- cerebrum, brain
- Fx
- (ab) fracture
- hemiplegia
- paralysis of half
- Colles fracture
- type of wrist fracture
- islets of Langerhans
- clusters of endocrine tissue found throughout the pancreas which release insulin and glucagon
- neurotomy
- incision of a nerve
- rheumatoid arthritis
- chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammatory changes in the connective tissue throughout the body
- clavic/o, clavicul/o
- clavicle
- ankyl/o
- crooked, stiff, bent
- h
- (ab) hour
- otomycosis
- abnormal condition of fungus in the ear
- audiology
- study of hearing
- panic attack
- episode of acute anxiety, occuring unpredictably
- major depression
- mood distrubance characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and discouragement
- oral
- pertaining to the mouth
- psychiatrist
- physician who studies the mind
- laparotomy
- incision into the abdomen
- ocul/o, ophthalm/o
- eye
- Px
- (ab) prognosis
- osteoarthritis
- inflammation of the bone and join
- palate
- separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity
- colonoscope
- instrument used for visual examination of the colon
- extravasation
- excape of blood from the blood vessel into the tissue
- choledoch/o
- common bile duct
- otorhinolaryngologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx
- mon/o
- one
- atherectomy
- excision of fatty plaque
- intervertebral
- pertaining to between the vertebrae
- patellectomy
- excision of the patella
- femoropopliteal bypass
- surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction
- lymph/o
- lymph, lymph gland
- encephalosclerosis
- hardening of the brain
- pericarditis
- inflammation of the outer sac of the heart
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- disorder of the wrist caused by compression of a nerve
- femoral
- pertaining to the femur
- oculus sinister
- medical term for the left eye
- oculus uterque
- medical term for each eye
- anxiety disorder
- emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness arising typically from the anticipation of unreal or imagined danger
- tarsectomy
- excision of tarsal bones
- hemostasis
- stoppage of bleeding
- tibi/o
- tibia
- arthroscopy
- visual exam of a joint
- ton/o
- tension, pressure
- FOB
- (ab) fecal occult blood
- part/o
- labor, childbirth, bear
- proctoscopy
- visual exam of rectum
- duodenal ulcer
- ulcer in the duodenum
- tonometer
- instrument used to measure pressure within the eye
- dyscrasia
- abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood
- nullipara
- no births
- adrenal glands
- paired glands, one on top of each kidney, with adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla
- diverticul/o
- diverticulum
- stapedectomy
- excision of the stapes
- endarterectomy
- excision within the artery (excision of plaque from the arterial wall)
- angioma
- tumor composed of blood vessels
- Bx
- (ab) biopsy
- uvulectomy
- excision of the uvula
- positron emission tomography (PET)
- imagine technique with a radioactive substance that permits viewing a slice of the brain to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
- VS
- (ab) vital signs
- oligohydramnios
- scanty amnion water
- cleft lip and palate
- congential split of the lip and roof of the mouth
- tenodynia
- pain in a tendon
- vertigo
- sense that either one's own body or the environment is revolving
- ophthalmoscopy
- visual exam of the eye
- bone marrow biopsy
- needle puncture to remove bone marrrow for study
- amniotic sac
- membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery
- angioscopy
- visual exam of a blood vessel
- optic nerve
- carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain
- radioactive iodine uptake test
- nuclear medicine scan that measures thyroid function
- CHO
- (ab) carbohydrate
- ataxia
- lack of muscle coordination
- phot/o
- light
- orthotist
- person who specializes in orthotics
- proctologist
- physician who studies and treats diseases of the rectum
- parathyroid glands
- four small bodies that release parathormone which helps maintain the level of calcium in the blood
- ile/o
- ileum
- nerve
- cordlike structure that carries impulses from one part of the body to another
- bulimia nervosa
- eating disorder involving gorging with good, followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse
- digital subtraction angiography
- process of digital x-ray imagin of the blood vessels that removes structures not being studied
- eustachian tube
- connects the middle ear and the pharynx to reduce air pressure
- pelvisacral
- pertaining to the pelvis and the sacrum
- hormone
- chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland that is carried in the blood to a target tissue
- multi-
- many
- adenodynia
- pain in a gland
- evoked potential studies (EP studies)
- group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicted by visual, auditory, or somatosensory stimuli
- keratitis
- inflammation of the cornea
- abruptio placentae
- premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
- hypertrophy
- excessive development
- polypectomy
- excision of a polyp
- transient ischemic attack
- sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
- FBS
- (ab) fasting blood sugar
- lochia
- vaginal dishcarge after childbirth
- hemorrhage
- rapid flow of blood
- ment/o, phren/o, psych/o
- mind
- chiropractor
- specialist in chiropratic
- angiospasm
- (contraction) of the blood vessels
- ovulation
- expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary
- embryoid
- resembling an embryo
- colectomy
- excision of the colon
- pharynx
- performs swalling action
- phrenic
- pertaining to the mind
- -schisis
- split, fissure
- angioscope
- instrument used for visual examination of a blood vessel
- meningocele
- protrusion of the meninges
- medulla oblongata
- conatins centers that control respiration, heart rate, etc.
- neuroarthropathy
- disease of nerves and joints
- shunt
- tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid
- nystagmus
- involuntary, jerking movements of the eye
- anastomosis
- surgical connection between two normally distinct structures
- chiropractic
- system of therapy that consists of manipulation of the verebral column
- psychogenic
- originating in the mind
- cirrhosis
- chronic diesase of the liver with gradual destruction of cells, commonly caused by alcoholism
- leukocoria
- condition of white pupil
- hyponatremia
- deficient level of sodium in the blood
- fundus
- uppermost domed portion of the stomach
- pelvic
- pertaining to the pelvis
- rheumatic fever
- an inflammatory disease
- gastrojejunostomy
- creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and jejunum
- c-
- (ab) with
- peritoneum
- serous sac lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
- endocrin/o
- endocrine
- encephal/o
- brain
- cerebral aneurysm
- aneurysm in the cerebrum
- somatoform disorders
- physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists
- implantation,/nidation
- embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining. Begins about 7 days after fertilization
- growth hormone (GH)
- regulates the growth of the body from adenophypophysis
- gastroenterology
- study of the stomach and intestines
- multipara
- many births (2 or more viable offspring)
- lens
- lies directly behind the pupil and functions to focus and bend light
- esthesi/o
- sensation, sensitivity, feeling
- bursolith
- stone in a bursa
- kal/i
- potassium
- preeclampsia
- abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high BP, edema and proteinuria
- irid/o, iri/o
- iris
- A&P
- (ab) auscultation and percussion; anterior and posterior colporrhaphy
- vasodilator
- agent or nerve that widens the blood vessels
- gait
- manner or style of walking
- post-
- after
- congenital heart disease
- heart abnormality present at birth
- spina bifida
- congenital defect in the verebral column caused by the failure of the vertebral arch to close
- cholangiogram
- x-ray image of the bile ducts
- pseud/o
- false
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts or rituals
- lacrimal glands and ducts
- produce and drain tears
- chondromalacia
- softening of cartilage
- neonate
- new birth (infant from birth to 4 weeks)
- labyrinthectomy
- excision of the labyrinth
- orthopedics
- branch of medicine dealing with the study of the musculoskeletal system
- cardiac pacemaker
- apparatus implanted under the skin to regulate the heart rate
- cerebellitis
- inflammation of the cerebellum
- -penia
- abnormal reduction in number
- arthroclasia
- surgical breaking of a stiff join
- -poiesis
- formation
- angiocarditis
- inflammation of the blood vessels and heart
- red marrow
- thick, blood-like material found int he flat bones and the ends of long bones; location of the blood cell formation
- lumbocostal
- pertaining to the loins and the ribs
- monoparesis
- slight paralysis of one limb
- LASIK
- laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia
- tympan/o
- tympanic membrane, middle ear
- thyroiditis
- inflammation of the thyroid gland
- thyroid-stimulating hormone level
- blood test that measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood
- acou/o, audi/o
- hearing
- gastroplasty
- surgical repair of the stomach
- meniscus
- crescent-shaped cartilage found in the knee
- blepharoplasty
- surgical repair of the eyelid
- intussusception
- telescoping of a segment of the intestine
- iridectomy
- excision of part of the iris
- neurohypophysis
- posterior lobe of the pituitary
- sublingual
- pertaining to under the tongue
- amniorrhexis
- rupture of the amnion
- BP
- (ab) blood pressure
- acromegaly
- enlargement of the extremities
- oste/o
- bone
- inversion
- turning inward
- myringotomy
- incision of the tympanic membrane
- blepharitis
- inflammation of the eyelid
- EEG
- (ab) electroencephalogram
- cornea
- transparent anterior part of the slcera, which is in front of the aqueous humor and lies over the iris
- gavage
- process of feeding a person through a nasogastric tube
- antrum
- portion of the pylorus that connects to the body of the stomach
- endosteum
- membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone