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Medical Terminology
Finals Term Definitions
Term | Definition |
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adenocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of a gland |
cholelithotripsy | crushing of (bile) gall stone |
cystorrhexis | rupture of the bladder |
cystoptosis | downward displacement of the bladder |
lymphadenitis | inflammation of a lymph gland (node) |
hematuria | blood in urine |
cholecystogram | written record of the (bile) gall |
thoracentesis | puncture of the chest |
laryngectomy | removal of the larynx |
pneumothorax | air in the chest |
cardiomyotomy | incision into the heart muscle |
cardiomyopathy | disease of the heart muscle |
embolectomy | surgical removal of embolus |
erythrocyte | red blood cell |
thyroidotomy | incision into the thyroid |
adrenal insufficiency | condition in which the adrenal cortex underproduces necessary hormones |
antibody | substance produced by the body in response to an antigen |
ascities | retention fluid build in the peritoneum |
bulla | large blister |
catatonia | condition characterized by reduced muscle tone |
diabetes mellitus | metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia |
diabetic ketoacidosis | acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the bodies unable to burn sugar; burns fat for energy |
anticoagulant | agent that prevents blood clot |
dementia | a loss/decline in mental function |
dyslexia | difficulty reading |
ecchymosis | large bruise Greek to pour out |
enuresis | involuntary urination |
hematocrit | test or judge to separate the blood; used to determine the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume |
hemorrhage | excessive blood loss |
hemostatic | agent that stops the flow of blood |
idiopathic | no known cause |
incontinence | inability to control urination |
macule | small flat discolored area of skin (freckle) |
menarche | beginning of the first menstruation |
nystagmus | involuntary back-forth of the eyes Greek "to nod" |
occlusion | closing or blockage of a passage |
papule | small solid mass Latin "pimple" |
petechia | small bruise Latin "spot" |
reflux | backwards flow of stomach acid contents into the esophagus |
sphygmomanometer | instrument used to measure blood pressure |
splenectopy | displaced spleen "floating spleen" |
thelarche | beginning of breast development |
thrombolytic | agent that breaks down blood clots |
thrombus | blood clot |
vesicle | small blister |