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Term
Mono-
 Definition
One
Term
Uni-
 Definition
One
Term
Bi-
 Definition
Two
Term
Di-
 Definition
Two
Term
Tri-
 Definition
Three
Term
Quad-
 Definition
Four
Term
Quadri-
 Definition
Four
Term
Tetra-
 Definition
Four
Term
Centi-
 Definition
One Hundred or One Hundredth
Term
Milli-
 Definition
One-thousandth
Term
Diplo
 Definition
Double
Term
Hemi-
 Definition
Half
Term
Semi-
 Definition
Partly
Term
Hyper-
 Definition
Excessive, more than normal
Term
Hypo-
 Definition
Under, less than normal
Term
Multi-
 Definition
many
Term
poly-
 Definition
many
Term
nulli
 Definition
none
Term
Pan-
 Definition
all
Term
primi-
 Definition
first
Term
super-
 Definition
excessive
Term
ultra-
 Definition
excessive
Term
ab-
 Definition
away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
toward
Term
ante-
 Definition
before in time or in place
Term
pre-
 Definition
before in time or in place
Term
circum-
 Definition
around
Term
peri-
 Definition
around
Term
contra-
 Definition
against or opposed
Term
dia-
 Definition
through
Term
ecto-
 Definition
out
Term
ex-
 Definition
without
Term
exo-
 Definition
away from
Term
extra-
 Definition
away from
Term
en-
 Definition
inside
Term
end-
 Definition
inside
Term
endo-
 Definition
inside
Term
Epi-
 Definition
above, on
Term
hypo-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
infra-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
sub-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
inter-
 Definition
between
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
ipsi-
 Definition
same
Term
meso-
 Definition
middle
Term
mid-
 Definition
middle
Term
para-
 Definition
near, beside, abnormal
Term
per-
 Definition
through or by
Term
post-
 Definition
after, behind
Term
retro-
 Definition
behind, backward
Term
super-
 Definition
above/beyond
Term
supra-
 Definition
above/beyond
Term
sym-
 Definition
joined, together
Term
syn-
 Definition
joined, together
Term
trans-
 Definition
across
Term
anti-
 Definition
against
Term
contra-
 Definition
against
Term
brady-
 Definition
slow
Term
dys-
 Definition
bad, difficult
Term
eu-
 Definition
good, normal
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad
Term
pro-
 Definition
favoring/supporting, before
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
ante-
 Definition
before
Term
pre-
 Definition
before
Term
post
 Definition
after/behind
Term
macro-
 Definition
large/great
Term
mega-
 Definition
large/great
Term
megalo-
 Definition
large/great
Term
micro-
 Definition
small
Term
a-
 Definition
no, not, without
Term
an-
 Definition
no, not, without
Term
in-
 Definition
not or inside
Term
alb/o
 Definition
white
Term
albin/o
 Definition
white
Term
leuk/o
 Definition
white
Term
leuc/o
 Definition
white
Term
chlor/o
 Definition
green
Term
cyan/o
 Definition
blue
Term
erythr/o
 Definition
red
Term
melan/o
 Definition
black
Term
xanth/o
 Definition
yellow
Term
-cyte
 Definition
cell
Term
-genic
 Definition
produced by or in
Term
-genesis
 Definition
beginning, origin
Term
-gram
 Definition
to record
Term
-graph
 Definition
a record
Term
-graphy
 Definition
the process of recording
Term
-kinesia
 Definition
movement
Term
-kinesis
 Definition
movement
Term
-lepsy
 Definition
seizure
Term
-lysin
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-lysis
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-lytic
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-malacia
 Definition
softening, abnormal softening
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlarge, enlargement
Term
-meter
 Definition
measure
Term
-metry
 Definition
process of measuring
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phagic
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phagy
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
speech
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-schisis
 Definition
split, cleft
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening, hard
Term
-scope
 Definition
to examine, to view
Term
-scopy
 Definition
the process of examining visually
Term
-trophic
 Definition
nutrition
Term
-trophy
 Definition
nutrition
Term
aer/o
 Definition
air
Term
blast/o
 Definition
embryonic form
Term
cancer/o
 Definition
cancer
Term
carcin/o
 Definition
cancer
Term
cephal/o
 Definition
head
Term
Cephalic
 Definition
Pertaining to the head
Term
Cryotherapy
 Definition
Uses cold temperatures to treat certain conditions
Term
cry/o
 Definition
cold
Term
crypt/o
 Definition
hidden
Term
dips/o
 Definition
thirst
Term
electr/o
 Definition
electricity
Term
fibr/o
 Definition
fiber
Term
hist/o
 Definition
tissue
Term
myc/o
 Definition
fungus
Term
narc/o
 Definition
stupor
Term
necr/o
 Definition
dead
Term
optic/o
 Definition
vision
Term
opt/o
 Definition
vision
Term
phon/o
 Definition
voice
Term
phot/o
 Definition
light
Term
py/o
 Definition
pus
Term
therm/o
 Definition
heat
Term
top/o
 Definition
position/place
Term
trache/o
 Definition
trachea
Term
drugs or medicine
 Definition
pharmac/o
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
the identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation
Term
Prognosis
 Definition
the predicted outcome of a disease
Term
Acute
 Definition
having a short and relatively severe course
Term
Chronic
 Definition
the disease exists over a long time
Term
Radiologic
 Definition
relate to the use of radiation
Term
Specimen
 Definition
a small sample or part taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole
Term
Is blood pressure a sign or symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Definitive evidence of a disease: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Subjective evidence perceived by a patient: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Itching: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Rash: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Pulse
 Definition
The rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats
Term
Respiration
 Definition
The number of breaths per minute
Term
Thermometer
 Definition
An electronic instrument that measures body temperature
Term
Diastolic
 Definition
The higher of the two blood pressure readings:
Term
Inspection:
 Definition
Using the eyes and ears to observe and listen to the patient
Term
Palpation:
 Definition
Feeling the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts with the hands
Term
Percussion:
 Definition
Tapping the body with the fingertips or fist to evaluate the size, borders, and consistency of internal organs and to determine the amount of fluid in body cavity
Term
Auscultation
 Definition
Listening for sounds within the body to evaluate the heart, blood vessels, lungs, intestines, or other organs.
Term
Stethoscope
 Definition
an instrument consisting of two earpieces connected by flexible tubing
Term
-gram
 Definition
a record
Term
-graph
 Definition
instrument for recording
Term
-graphy
 Definition
process of recording
Term
-meter
 Definition
instrument used to measure
Term
-metry
 Definition
process of measuring
Term
-scope
 Definition
instrument used in a visual examination
Term
-scopy
 Definition
visual examination with a lighted instrument
Term
Electrocardiograph
 Definition
instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the heart
Term
Electrocardiography
 Definition
Recording the electrical impulses of the heart
Term
Electrocardiogram
 Definition
the record produced in electrocardiography
Term
Cephalometry
 Definition
measurement of the dimensions of the head
Term
Opthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the eye
Term
Opthalmoscopy
 Definition
Visual examination of the eye with an opthalmoscope
Term
Microscope
 Definition
instrument for viewing microscopic objects
Term
Otoscopy
 Definition
visual examination of the ear
Term
Endoscope
 Definition
an illuminated instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ
Term
Endoscopy
 Definition
the visual inspection of the body by means of an endoscope
Term
Endoscopic
 Definition
pertaining to endoscopy or performed using an endoscope
Term
Catheter
 Definition
a hollow flexible tube that can be inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids, perform tests, or visualize a vessel or cavity
Term
Catheterization:
 Definition
The introduction of a catheter
Term
Catheterize
 Definition
To introduce a catheter
Term
Cannula
 Definition
The latin term used to mean a hollow flexible tube that is inserted into vessels or cavities
Term
Invasive Procedure
 Definition
Requires entry of a body cavity, or interruption of normal body function
Term
Computed radiography
 Definition
the image data are digitized and immediately displayed on a monitor or recorded on film.
Term
Ech/o , Son/o
 Definition
sound
Term
electr/o
 Definition
electricity
Term
fluor/o
 Definition
Emitting or reflecting light
Term
radi/o
 Definition
radiant energy
Term
tom/o
 Definition
to cut
Term
ultra-
 Definition
excessive
Term
Radiography
 Definition
was the predominant means of diagnostic imaging for many years
Term
Radiograph
 Definition
An x-ray image
Term
Radiopaque
 Definition
substances that do not permit the passage of x-rays
Term
Radiolucent
 Definition
Substances that readily permit the passage of x-rays
Term
Computed tomography (CT Scan)
 Definition
Producing detailed images of cross sections of tissue as though cuts had been made
Term
Tomogram
 Definition
the record produced by computed tomography (CT)
Term
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 Definition
Visualizing internal structures based on the magnetic properties of chemical elements
Term
Ultrasonography
 Definition
diagnostic ultrasound
Term
Sonography
 Definition
Imaging of internal structures by measuring and recording sound waves
Term
Sonogram or Echogram
 Definition
the record produced by sonography
Term
Fluoroscopy
 Definition
The visual examination of an internal organ using a fluoroscope
Term
Pharmaceuticals
 Definition
Medicinal drugs
Term
Radiopharmaceuticals
 Definition
Medicinal drugs that are radioactive
Term
Positron emission tomography (PET)
 Definition
Combines tomography and radioactive substances to produce enhanced images of selected body structures
Term
Radiotherapy
 Definition
the treatment of tumors using radiation to destroy cancer cells
Term
Nuclear Medicine
 Definition
Placing radioactive materials into body organs and using computerized scanners
Term
Therapeutic
 Definition
pertaining to therapy
Term
Radiation oncology
 Definition
Another name for Radiation Therapy
Term
algesi/o
 Definition
sensitivity to pain
Term
chem/o
 Definition
chemical
Term
pharmaco/o , pharmaceut/i
 Definition
drugs, or medicine
Term
plast/o
 Definition
repair
Term
therapeut/o
 Definition
treatment
Term
tox/o
 Definition
poison
Term
-therapy
 Definition
treatment
Term
Narcotic
 Definition
pertaining to a substance that produces insensibility or stupor
Term
Pharmacotherapy
 Definition
treatment of diseases with drugs or medicine
Term
Analgesic
 Definition
A drug that relieves pain
Term
Antimicrobials
 Definition
drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of microbes
Term
Antibiotics
 Definition
antimicrobial agents that are used to treat infections
Term
Thermotherapy
 Definition
Treating with heat
Term
Cyrotherapy
 Definition
treating with cold temperatures
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient says he has a sore throat
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Sign or Symptom: The patient has a fever
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient's blood pressure is elevated
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: The patient has an abnormal lab result
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient says she has a headache
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Inspection
 Definition
Using the eyes to observe patient
Term
List the 3 major vital signs:
 Definition
Pulse , Temperature, Respirations
Term
Chemotherapy
 Definition
Treatment of disease by chemical agents
Term
Somatic Cell
 Definition
Another name for body cell
Term
Connective Tissue Function:
 Definition
Supporting and protecting
Term
Epithelial Tissue function:
 Definition
Covering
Term
Muscular Tissue Function:
 Definition
Contracting
Term
Nervous Tissue:
 Definition
Conducting impulses
Term
Organism:
 Definition
The most complex level in the organizational scheme
Term
Homeostasis
 Definition
the constant internal environment that is naturally maintained by the body
Term
Muscular System:
 Definition
Makes movement possible
Term
Skeletal System
 Definition
provides protection, form, and shape for the body. Stores minerals and forms some blood cells
Term
Cardiovascular System
 Definition
Delivers oxygen, nutrients, and vital substances throughout the body; transports cellular waste products to the lungs and kidneys for excretion
Term
Lymphatic System
 Definition
helps maintain the internal fluid environment; produces some types of blood cells; regulates immunity
Term
Respiratory system
 Definition
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide and some water waste
Term
Digestive sstem
 Definition
provides the body with water, nutrients, and minerals; removes solid wastes
Term
Urinary System
 Definition
Filters blood to remove wastes of cellular metabolism; maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance
Term
Reproductive System
 Definition
Facilitates procreation
Term
Integumentary system
 Definition
provides external covering for protection; regulates the body temperature and water content
Term
Nervous System
 Definition
Coordinates the reception of stimuli; transmits messages to stimulate movement
Term
Endocrine System:
 Definition
Secretes hormones and helps regulate body activities
Term
ana-
 Definition
upward, excessive or again
Term
-plasia
 Definition
development or formation of tissue
Term
aplasia:
 Definition
the lack of development of an organ or tissue
Term
dysplasia
 Definition
any abnormal development of tissues, recognized by cells that differ in size, shape, and appearance
Term
hypoplasia:
 Definition
an underdevelopment of an organ or a tissue, and is less severe than aplasia
Term
hyperplasia
 Definition
an abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in tissue
Term
hypertrophy
 Definition
an increase in the size of an organ caused by an increase in the size of existing cells rather than the number of cells.
Term
Anatomic position
 Definition
the position that a person is in while standing with the arms at the sides and the palms forward
Term
anterior
 Definition
Front
Term
posterior
 Definition
back
Term
ventral
 Definition
Front
Term
dorsal
 Definition
Back
Term
Medial, Median
 Definition
Middle
Term
Lateral
 Definition
Side, away from the mid-line of the body
Term
Superior
 Definition
above
Term
Inferior
 Definition
Below
Term
Proximal
 Definition
near the point of attachment
Term
Distal
 Definition
Away from the point of attachment
Term
Cephalad
 Definition
toward the head
Term
Caudad
 Definition
Toward the tail
Term
Interal
 Definition
inside
Term
External
 Definition
outside
Term
Frontal Plane
 Definition
divides the body into front and back portions
Term
Transverse plane
 Definition
divides the body into upper and lower portions
Term
Sagittal plane
 Definition
divides the body into right and left sides
Term
Midsagittal Plane
 Definition
divides the body into two equal halves
Term
Ambulant
 Definition
Describes a person who is able to walk
Term
Prone
 Definition
Lying facedown
Term
Recumbent
 Definition
Lying down
Term
List the major regions of the body:
 Definition
Head, neck, torso, extremities
Term
Abdomin/o
 Definition
abdomen
Term
acr/o
 Definition
extremities
Term
blephar/o
 Definition
eyelid
Term
cyst/o
 Definition
cyst, bladder, or sac
Term
dactyl/o
 Definition
digit
Term
lapar/o
 Definition
abdominal wall
Term
omphal/o ,umbilic/o
 Definition
umbilicus
Term
onych/o
 Definition
nail
Term
pelv/i
 Definition
pelvis
Term
periton/o
 Definition
peritoneum
Term
thorac/o
 Definition
chest
Term
Mono-
 Definition
One
Term
Uni-
 Definition
One
Term
Bi-
 Definition
Two
Term
Di-
 Definition
Two
Term
Tri-
 Definition
Three
Term
Quad-
 Definition
Four
Term
Quadri-
 Definition
Four
Term
Tetra-
 Definition
Four
Term
Centi-
 Definition
One Hundred or One Hundredth
Term
Milli-
 Definition
One-thousandth
Term
Diplo
 Definition
Double
Term
Hemi-
 Definition
Half
Term
Semi-
 Definition
Partly
Term
Hyper-
 Definition
Excessive, more than normal
Term
Hypo-
 Definition
Under, less than normal
Term
Multi-
 Definition
many
Term
poly-
 Definition
many
Term
nulli
 Definition
none
Term
Pan-
 Definition
all
Term
primi-
 Definition
first
Term
super-
 Definition
excessive
Term
ultra-
 Definition
excessive
Term
ab-
 Definition
away from
Term
ad-
 Definition
toward
Term
ante-
 Definition
before in time or in place
Term
pre-
 Definition
before in time or in place
Term
circum-
 Definition
around
Term
peri-
 Definition
around
Term
contra-
 Definition
against or opposed
Term
dia-
 Definition
through
Term
ecto-
 Definition
out
Term
ex-
 Definition
without
Term
exo-
 Definition
away from
Term
extra-
 Definition
away from
Term
en-
 Definition
inside
Term
end-
 Definition
inside
Term
endo-
 Definition
inside
Term
Epi-
 Definition
above, on
Term
hypo-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
infra-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
sub-
 Definition
beneath/under
Term
inter-
 Definition
between
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
ipsi-
 Definition
same
Term
meso-
 Definition
middle
Term
mid-
 Definition
middle
Term
para-
 Definition
near, beside, abnormal
Term
per-
 Definition
through or by
Term
post-
 Definition
after, behind
Term
retro-
 Definition
behind, backward
Term
super-
 Definition
above/beyond
Term
supra-
 Definition
above/beyond
Term
sym-
 Definition
joined, together
Term
syn-
 Definition
joined, together
Term
trans-
 Definition
across
Term
anti-
 Definition
against
Term
contra-
 Definition
against
Term
brady-
 Definition
slow
Term
dys-
 Definition
bad, difficult
Term
eu-
 Definition
good, normal
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad
Term
pro-
 Definition
favoring/supporting, before
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
ante-
 Definition
before
Term
pre-
 Definition
before
Term
post
 Definition
after/behind
Term
macro-
 Definition
large/great
Term
mega-
 Definition
large/great
Term
megalo-
 Definition
large/great
Term
micro-
 Definition
small
Term
a-
 Definition
no, not, without
Term
an-
 Definition
no, not, without
Term
in-
 Definition
not or inside
Term
alb/o
 Definition
white
Term
albin/o
 Definition
white
Term
leuk/o
 Definition
white
Term
leuc/o
 Definition
white
Term
chlor/o
 Definition
green
Term
cyan/o
 Definition
blue
Term
erythr/o
 Definition
red
Term
melan/o
 Definition
black
Term
xanth/o
 Definition
yellow
Term
-cyte
 Definition
cell
Term
-genic
 Definition
produced by or in
Term
-genesis
 Definition
beginning, origin
Term
-gram
 Definition
to record
Term
-graph
 Definition
a record
Term
-graphy
 Definition
the process of recording
Term
-kinesia
 Definition
movement
Term
-kinesis
 Definition
movement
Term
-lepsy
 Definition
seizure
Term
-lysin
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-lysis
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-lytic
 Definition
capable of destroying, process of destroying
Term
-malacia
 Definition
softening, abnormal softening
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlarge, enlargement
Term
-meter
 Definition
measure
Term
-metry
 Definition
process of measuring
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phagic
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phagy
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
speech
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-schisis
 Definition
split, cleft
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening, hard
Term
-scope
 Definition
to examine, to view
Term
-scopy
 Definition
the process of examining visually
Term
-trophic
 Definition
nutrition
Term
-trophy
 Definition
nutrition
Term
aer/o
 Definition
air
Term
blast/o
 Definition
embryonic form
Term
cancer/o
 Definition
cancer
Term
carcin/o
 Definition
cancer
Term
cephal/o
 Definition
head
Term
Cephalic
 Definition
Pertaining to the head
Term
Cryotherapy
 Definition
Uses cold temperatures to treat certain conditions
Term
cry/o
 Definition
cold
Term
crypt/o
 Definition
hidden
Term
dips/o
 Definition
thirst
Term
electr/o
 Definition
electricity
Term
fibr/o
 Definition
fiber
Term
hist/o
 Definition
tissue
Term
myc/o
 Definition
fungus
Term
narc/o
 Definition
stupor
Term
necr/o
 Definition
dead
Term
optic/o
 Definition
vision
Term
opt/o
 Definition
vision
Term
phon/o
 Definition
voice
Term
phot/o
 Definition
light
Term
py/o
 Definition
pus
Term
therm/o
 Definition
heat
Term
top/o
 Definition
position/place
Term
trache/o
 Definition
trachea
Term
drugs or medicine
 Definition
pharmac/o
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
the identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation
Term
Prognosis
 Definition
the predicted outcome of a disease
Term
Acute
 Definition
having a short and relatively severe course
Term
Chronic
 Definition
the disease exists over a long time
Term
Radiologic
 Definition
relate to the use of radiation
Term
Specimen
 Definition
a small sample or part taken from the body to represent the nature of the whole
Term
Is blood pressure a sign or symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Definitive evidence of a disease: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Subjective evidence perceived by a patient: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Itching: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Rash: Sign or Symptom?
 Definition
Sign
Term
Pulse
 Definition
The rhythmic expansion of an artery that occurs as the heart beats
Term
Respiration
 Definition
The number of breaths per minute
Term
Thermometer
 Definition
An electronic instrument that measures body temperature
Term
Diastolic
 Definition
The higher of the two blood pressure readings:
Term
Systolic
 Definition
The lower of the two blood pressure readings:
Term
Inspection:
 Definition
Using the eyes and ears to observe and listen to the patient
Term
Palpation:
 Definition
Feeling the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts with the hands
Term
Percussion:
 Definition
Tapping the body with the fingertips or fist to evaluate the size, borders, and consistency of internal organs and to determine the amount of fluid in body cavity
Term
Auscultation
 Definition
Listening for sounds within the body to evaluate the heart, blood vessels, lungs, intestines, or other organs.
Term
Stethoscope
 Definition
an instrument consisting of two earpieces connected by flexible tubing
Term
-gram
 Definition
a record
Term
-graph
 Definition
instrument for recording
Term
-graphy
 Definition
process of recording
Term
-meter
 Definition
instrument used to measure
Term
-metry
 Definition
process of measuring
Term
-scope
 Definition
instrument used in a visual examination
Term
-scopy
 Definition
visual examination with a lighted instrument
Term
Electrocardiograph
 Definition
instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the heart
Term
Electrocardiography
 Definition
Recording the electrical impulses of the heart
Term
Electrocardiogram
 Definition
the record produced in electrocardiography
Term
Cephalometry
 Definition
measurement of the dimensions of the head
Term
Opthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the eye
Term
Opthalmoscopy
 Definition
Visual examination of the eye with an opthalmoscope
Term
Microscope
 Definition
instrument for viewing microscopic objects
Term
Otoscopy
 Definition
visual examination of the ear
Term
Endoscope
 Definition
an illuminated instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ
Term
Endoscopy
 Definition
the visual inspection of the body by means of an endoscope
Term
Endoscopic
 Definition
pertaining to endoscopy or performed using an endoscope
Term
Catheter
 Definition
a hollow flexible tube that can be inserted into a cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids, perform tests, or visualize a vessel or cavity
Term
Catheterization:
 Definition
The introduction of a catheter
Term
Catheterize
 Definition
To introduce a catheter
Term
Cannula
 Definition
The latin term used to mean a hollow flexible tube that is inserted into vessels or cavities
Term
Invasive Procedure
 Definition
Requires entry of a body cavity, or interruption of normal body function
Term
Computed radiography
 Definition
the image data are digitized and immediately displayed on a monitor or recorded on film.
Term
Ech/o , Son/o
 Definition
sound
Term
electr/o
 Definition
electricity
Term
fluor/o
 Definition
Emitting or reflecting light
Term
radi/o
 Definition
radiant energy
Term
tom/o
 Definition
to cut
Term
ultra-
 Definition
excessive
Term
Radiography
 Definition
was the predominant means of diagnostic imaging for many years
Term
Radiograph
 Definition
An x-ray image
Term
Radiopaque
 Definition
substances that do not permit the passage of x-rays
Term
Radiolucent
 Definition
Substances that readily permit the passage of x-rays
Term
Computed tomography (CT Scan)
 Definition
Producing detailed images of cross sections of tissue as though cuts had been made
Term
Tomogram
 Definition
the record produced by computed tomography (CT)
Term
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 Definition
Visualizing internal structures based on the magnetic properties of chemical elements
Term
Ultrasonography
 Definition
diagnostic ultrasound
Term
Sonography
 Definition
Imaging of internal structures by measuring and recording sound waves
Term
Sonogram or Echogram
 Definition
the record produced by sonography
Term
Fluoroscopy
 Definition
The visual examination of an internal organ using a fluoroscope
Term
Pharmaceuticals
 Definition
Medicinal drugs
Term
Radiopharmaceuticals
 Definition
Medicinal drugs that are radioactive
Term
Positron emission tomography (PET)
 Definition
Combines tomography and radioactive substances to produce enhanced images of selected body structures
Term
Radiotherapy
 Definition
the treatment of tumors using radiation to destroy cancer cells
Term
Nuclear Medicine
 Definition
Placing radioactive materials into body organs and using computerized scanners
Term
Therapeutic
 Definition
pertaining to therapy
Term
Radiation oncology
 Definition
Another name for Radiation Therapy
Term
algesi/o
 Definition
sensitivity to pain
Term
chem/o
 Definition
chemical
Term
pharmaco/o , pharmaceut/i
 Definition
drugs, or medicine
Term
plast/o
 Definition
repair
Term
therapeut/o
 Definition
treatment
Term
tox/o
 Definition
poison
Term
-therapy
 Definition
treatment
Term
Narcotic
 Definition
pertaining to a substance that produces insensibility or stupor
Term
Pharmacotherapy
 Definition
treatment of diseases with drugs or medicine
Term
Analgesic
 Definition
A drug that relieves pain
Term
Antimicrobials
 Definition
drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of microbes
Term
Antibiotics
 Definition
antimicrobial agents that are used to treat infections
Term
Thermotherapy
 Definition
Treating with heat
Term
Cyrotherapy
 Definition
treating with cold temperatures
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient says he has a sore throat
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Sign or Symptom: The patient has a fever
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient's blood pressure is elevated
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: The patient has an abnormal lab result
 Definition
Sign
Term
Sign or Symptom: Patient says she has a headache
 Definition
Symptom
Term
Inspection
 Definition
Using the eyes to observe patient
Term
List the 3 major vital signs:
 Definition
Pulse , Temperature, Respirations
Term
Chemotherapy
 Definition
Treatment of disease by chemical agents
Term
Somatic Cell
 Definition
Another name for body cell
Term
Connective Tissue Function:
 Definition
Supporting and protecting
Term
Epithelial Tissue function:
 Definition
Covering
Term
Muscular Tissue Function:
 Definition
Contracting
Term
Nervous Tissue:
 Definition
Conducting impulses
Term
Organism:
 Definition
The most complex level in the organizational scheme
Term
Homeostasis
 Definition
the constant internal environment that is naturally maintained by the body
Term
Muscular System:
 Definition
Makes movement possible
Term
Skeletal System
 Definition
provides protection, form, and shape for the body. Stores minerals and forms some blood cells
Term
Cardiovascular System
 Definition
Delivers oxygen, nutrients, and vital substances throughout the body; transports cellular waste products to the lungs and kidneys for excretion
Term
Lymphatic System
 Definition
helps maintain the internal fluid environment; produces some types of blood cells; regulates immunity
Term
Respiratory system
 Definition
Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide and some water waste
Term
Digestive sstem
 Definition
provides the body with water, nutrients, and minerals; removes solid wastes
Term
Urinary System
 Definition
Filters blood to remove wastes of cellular metabolism; maintains the electrolyte and fluid balance
Term
Reproductive System
 Definition
Facilitates procreation
Term
Integumentary system
 Definition
provides external covering for protection; regulates the body temperature and water content
Term
Nervous System
 Definition
Coordinates the reception of stimuli; transmits messages to stimulate movement
Term
Endocrine System:
 Definition
Secretes hormones and helps regulate body activities
Term
ana-
 Definition
upward, excessive or again
Term
-plasia
 Definition
development or formation of tissue
Term
aplasia:
 Definition
the lack of development of an organ or tissue
Term
dysplasia
 Definition
any abnormal development of tissues, recognized by cells that differ in size, shape, and appearance
Term
hypoplasia:
 Definition
an underdevelopment of an organ or a tissue, and is less severe than aplasia
Term
hyperplasia
 Definition
an abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in tissue
Term
hypertrophy
 Definition
an increase in the size of an organ caused by an increase in the size of existing cells rather than the number of cells.
Term
Anatomic position
 Definition
the position that a person is in while standing with the arms at the sides and the palms forward
Term
anterior
 Definition
Front
Term
posterior
 Definition
back
Term
ventral
 Definition
Front
Term
dorsal
 Definition
Back
Term
Medial, Median
 Definition
Middle
Term
Lateral
 Definition
Side, away from the mid-line of the body
Term
Superior
 Definition
above
Term
Inferior
 Definition
Below
Term
Proximal
 Definition
near the point of attachment
Term
Distal
 Definition
Away from the point of attachment
Term
Cephalad
 Definition
toward the head
Term
Caudad
 Definition
Toward the tail
Term
Interal
 Definition
inside
Term
External
 Definition
outside
Term
Frontal Plane
 Definition
divides the body into front and back portions
Term
Transverse plane
 Definition
divides the body into upper and lower portions
Term
Sagittal plane
 Definition
divides the body into right and left sides
Term
Midsagittal Plane
 Definition
divides the body into two equal halves
Term
Ambulant
 Definition
Describes a person who is able to walk
Term
Prone
 Definition
Lying facedown
Term
Recumbent
 Definition
Lying down
Term
List the major regions of the body:
 Definition
Head, neck, torso, extremities
Term
Abdomin/o
 Definition
abdomen
Term
acr/o
 Definition
extremities
Term
blephar/o
 Definition
eyelid
Term
cyst/o
 Definition
cyst, bladder, or sac
Term
dactyl/o
 Definition
digit
Term
lapar/o
 Definition
abdominal wall
Term
omphal/o ,umbilic/o
 Definition
umbilicus
Term
onych/o
 Definition
nail
Term
pelv/i
 Definition
pelvis
Term
periton/o
 Definition
peritoneum
Term
thorac/o
 Definition
chest
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