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Chapter 3
Intro to medical terminalogy; Study Guide
Term | Definition |
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Phalanx | a bone of the finger or toe (phalanges) |
Arthr/o | joint |
Urinary Bladder | temporary storage reservoir for urine |
Sign | something that is measured or observed by others; Objective Data |
Grade | refers to how abnormal the malignant cells look |
Myel/o | spinal chord, bone marrow |
Ipsilateral | pertains to the same side |
Plural of "diagnosis" | diagnoses |
MedTerms Languages | Greek and Latin |
Parkinson | a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors |
Abdominal-pelvic regions | a body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity; stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, small intestine, large intestine and internal reproductive organs |
Cardiovascular system | system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body |
Endoscopy | a procedure done to examine structures inside your body up close |
Dermatosis | a disease of the skin, especially one that does not cause inflammation |
Endocrine system | endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream; hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas. Testis in males and ovaries and placenta in females |
Structural organization of the body from simplest to most complex | cells, tissue, organs, body systems, organism |
Gastr/o | stomach |
Neutral PH | 7 |
Inflammation Process | removes injurious stimuli and initiates the healing process |
The human body tries to maintain this PH range | 7.35-7.45 |
Myeloma | tumor on the bone marrow |
Musculoskeletal System | Bones, muscles, and joints, a long with cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. It gives the body structure and support |
Chronic | a persisting illness that lasts for a long(6 months+) period of time |
Symptoms | something that is only perceived by the patient. Subjective Data |
Superficial Injuries | Injuries that occur on the skin and visceral linings of the body, disrupting tissue continuity. i.e. Abrasions |
Lymphatic and immune systems | keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. Consists of the lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, spleen, lymphocytes, and antibodies |
Term for stroke | cerebrovascular accident |
Hypo | deficit, too little, below |
Neo | new |
Proximal | nearer to the center of the body, or to the point of attachment to the body |
Predisposing Factors | those that put a child at risk of developing other problems |
C2 | cervical vertebra |
Coronary Heart Disease is in what system | Cardiovascular system |
Enteritis | inflammation of the small intestine usually caused by a viral, bacterial, or parasite infection |
Vertebra is plural for? | vertebrae |
Stage | refers to how far along the cancer has grown or spread |
Cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart |
Mitochondrion | an organelle that is found in most eukaryotes |
Tissue | a group of similar cells from the same source that together carry out a specific function |
Respiratory System | takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide. Includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, and alveoli |
Integumentary System | organs forming the outermost layer of the body; includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sweat, sebaceous glands, hair, nails, and sense receptors |
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) | right lobe of the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, small intestine, large intestine, and head of the pan |
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) | stomach, spleen, left lobe of the liver, pancreas, left kidneys, and large intestine |
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) | appendix, cecum, right ovary, right ureter, right spermatic cord, large intestine, and right kidney |
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) | small intestine, large intestine, left ovary, left ureter, left spermatic cord and left kidney |
Cytoplasm | jelly-like substance that surrounds the nucleolus and fills the cells |
Anti- | against |
Epilateral | relating to the thin tissue forming the outer layer of the body's surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures |
Prevalence | how often the disease occurs |
Right Hypochondriac Region | liver, gallbladder, right kidney |
Right Lumbar Region | small intestine, large intestine(ascending colon), liver, right kidney |
Right Iliac Region | appendix, small intestine, large intestine(cecum and ascending colon) |
Epigastic Region | Kidneys, pancreas, and liver, stomach |
Umbilical Region | small intestine, large intestine(transverse colon), pancreas, stomach |
Hypogastric Region | small intestine, large intestine(sigmoid colon), bladder |
Left Hypochondriac Region | stomach, liver, left kidney, spleen |
Left Lumbar Region | small intestine, large intestine(descending colon), left kidney |
Left Iliac Region | small intestine, large intestine(descending and sigmoid colon |