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Term
antineoplastic
 Definition
agent that works against tumor growth
Term
anuria
 Definition
unable to produce urine
Term
balanoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the glans penis
Term
balanorrhea
 Definition
discharge from the glans penis
Term
cervical
 Definition
pertaining to teh neck and cervix
Term
cervicitis
 Definition
inflammation of the cervix
Term
cholelithiasis
 Definition
infestation with gallstones
Term
colpagia
 Definition
vaginal pain
Term
colpitis
 Definition
inflammation of the vagina
Term
colpopathy
 Definition
any disease of the vagina
Term
colpoptosis
 Definition
prolapse of the vagina
Term
colposcope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the vagina and cervix
Term
colposcopy
 Definition
process of using a colposcope to examine tissues of the vagina and cervix
Term
colpotomy
 Definition
incision into the vaginal wall
Term
conization
 Definition
cone shaped cut made into the cervix to remove endocervical tissue
Term
cryptorchidism
 Definition
an undescended testicle
Term
cystitis
 Definition
inflammation of the urinary bladder
Term
cystorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the bladder
Term
cystorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the bladder
Term
dermatorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the skin
Term
diuresis
 Definition
increases in the excretion of water
Term
double collecting system
 Definition
duplication of the renal collecting system
Term
dysplasia
 Definition
abnormal development that may be cancerous
Term
dysuria
 Definition
difficult, painful urination
Term
endocervical
 Definition
inside the cervix
Term
endometriosis
 Definition
endometrial tissue growing outside of the endometrium
Term
endometritis
 Definition
inflammation of the endometrium
Term
endometrium
 Definition
lining of the uterus
Term
glycosuria
 Definition
glucose (sugar) in the urine
Term
gynecoid
 Definition
resembling a woman or female structures
Term
gynecologist
 Definition
physician specialist in health issues related to female reproductive organs and the breasts
Term
gynecopathy
 Definition
disease peculiar to women
Term
gyneophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of women
Term
hematuria
 Definition
blood in the urine
Term
hemorrhage
 Definition
bleeding
Term
horseshoe kidney
 Definition
two kidneys are joined together across the midline of the body at the lower ends
Term
hydronephrosis (polynephrosis)
 Definition
dilation of a renal pelvis and its calyces due to obstruction in the renal pelvis or ureter
Term
hysterectomy
 Definition
excision of the uterus
Term
hysteropathy
 Definition
disease of the uterus
Term
hysteropexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed uterus
Term
hysterosalpingogram
 Definition
x ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes
Term
hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy
 Definition
excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries; total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
hysteroscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the inside of the uterus
Term
hysteroscopy
 Definition
process of using a hysteroscope
Term
menorrhagia
 Definition
abnormally excessive menstruation
Term
metrocele (hysterocele)
 Definition
herniation of teh uterine tissues
Term
metropathy (hysteropathy)
 Definition
any disease of the uterine tissue
Term
metrorrhea
 Definition
discharge from the uterine tissues
Term
micturation
 Definition
emptying of the bladder
Term
nephritis
 Definition
inflammation of a kidney
Term
nephrolith
 Definition
kidney stone
Term
nephromalacia
 Definition
softening of kidney tissue
Term
nephromegaly
 Definition
enlargement of a kidney
Term
nephron
 Definition
functional units of the kidney that filter blood to remove waste and excess water from urine
Term
nephropexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed kidney
Term
nephroptosis
 Definition
prolapse of kidney
Term
nephrorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the kidney
Term
neurorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of a nerve
Term
nocturia
 Definition
excessive urination at night
Term
oliguria
 Definition
abnormally low amount of urine
Term
oogenesis
 Definition
formation of ova
Term
oophorectomy
 Definition
excision of an ovary
Term
oophoritis
 Definition
inflammation of an ovary
Term
oophoroma
 Definition
tumor of an ovary
Term
oophoropexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of prolapsed ovary
Term
oophoroptosis
 Definition
prolapsed ovary
Term
orchidalgia
 Definition
testicular pain
Term
orchidectomy
 Definition
excision of a testis
Term
orchidocele
 Definition
herniation of the testes
Term
orchidoptosis
 Definition
prolapsed condition of a testis
Term
orchidopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed (undescended) testis
Term
orchioplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the testes
Term
orchiotomy
 Definition
incision into a testis
Term
penile
 Definition
pertaining to the penis
Term
penitis
 Definition
inflammation of the penis
Term
penoscrotal
 Definition
pertaining to the penis and scrotum
Term
perinephritic abscess
 Definition
abscess around the kidney
Term
polyarthritis
 Definition
inflammation of many joints
Term
polycystic
 Definition
having many cysts
Term
polyneuralgia
 Definition
pain in many nerves
Term
polyneuritis
 Definition
inflammation of many nerves
Term
polyotia
 Definition
having more than 2 ears
Term
polyphagia
 Definition
excessive hunger and eating
Term
polyphobia
 Definition
many fears
Term
polyuria
 Definition
excessive urination
Term
prostatalgia
 Definition
prostate pain
Term
prostatectomy
 Definition
excision of prostate gland
Term
prostatitis
 Definition
inflamation of the prostate gland
Term
prostatorrhea
 Definition
discharge from the prostate
Term
pyelitis
 Definition
inflammation of renal pelvis
Term
pyelogram
 Definition
x ray of the renal pelvis
Term
pyelonephritis
 Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidneys
Term
pyeloplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the renal pelvis
Term
pyuria
 Definition
pus in the urine
Term
renal
 Definition
pertaining to the kidney
Term
renogastric
 Definition
pertaining to the kidney and stomach
Term
renogram
 Definition
x ray of kidney
Term
renointestinal
 Definition
pertaining to the kidneys and intestines
Term
renopathy
 Definition
any disease of the kidney
Term
salpingectomy
 Definition
excision of the fallopian tubes
Term
salpingitis
 Definition
inflammation of the fallopian tubes
Term
salpingo-oophoritis
 Definition
inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovary
Term
salping-oophorocele
 Definition
herniation of ovary and fallopian tubes
Term
salpingostomy
 Definition
forming a new opening in the fallopian tube
Term
scrotum
 Definition
sac like structure that holds the testes
Term
seminal
 Definition
pertaining to semen
Term
seminoma
 Definition
tumor containing sperm
Term
spermatoblast
 Definition
immature sperm cell
Term
spermatocele
 Definition
herniated sac like structure in the scrotum containing sperm
Term
spermatocyst
 Definition
saclike structure in the scrotum containing sperm
Term
spermatoid
 Definition
resembling sperm
Term
spermatolysis
 Definition
destruction of sperm
Term
spermatopathy
 Definition
disease of the sperm
Term
spermicide
 Definition
agent that kills sperm
Term
staghorn calculus
 Definition
stone that conforms to the shape of the renal pelvis
Term
testicular
 Definition
pertaining to the testes
Term
uremia
 Definition
urinary constituents in the blood
Term
ureters
 Definition
tubes from kidneys to bladder
Term
ureterocele
 Definition
herniation of ureter
Term
ureterocystostomy
 Definition
making an opening between the ureters and bladder
Term
ureterolith
 Definition
stone in the ureter
Term
ureteropathy
 Definition
disease of the ureter
Term
ureteropyelitis
 Definition
inflammation of the ureter and renal pelvis
Term
ureteropyosis
 Definition
condition of pus in the ureter
Term
ureterorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the ureters
Term
ureterorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the ureters
Term
urethra
 Definition
tube from bladder to urinary meatus
Term
urethrocystitis
 Definition
inflammation of the urethra and urinary bladder
Term
urethrorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the urethra
Term
urethrorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the urethra
Term
urethrospasm
 Definition
spasm of the urethra
Term
urethrotomy
 Definition
incision into the urethra
Term
urinary retention
 Definition
urine is excreted by the kidneys but is retained in the bladder and not voided
Term
urogenital/genitourinary
 Definition
pertaining to the urinary tract and genitals
Term
urologist
 Definition
physician specialist in disorders of the urinary and male reproductive systems
Term
urology
 Definition
studies urinary system
Term
uropathy
 Definition
disease of the urinary system
Term
uterine
 Definition
pertaining to the uterus
Term
vasectomy
 Definition
excision of the vas deferens (for sterilization)
Term
vasoconstriction
 Definition
decrease in vessel diameter
Term
vasodilation
 Definition
increase in vessel diameter
Term
vasorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of a vessel or vas deferens
Term
vasostomy
 Definition
making a new opening in vas deferens
Term
vasotomy
 Definition
incision into vas deferens
Term
vasotripsy
 Definition
surgical crushing of a vessel
Term
adynamic ileus
 Definition
decrease or loss of bowel motility
Term
cholelithiasis
 Definition
condition of calculi in the gall bladder
Term
diverticulum
 Definition
blind pouch or sac branching off from a cavity or canal
Term
fecal impaction
 Definition
collection of putty like or hardened feces in the rectum
Term
fistula
 Definition
opening between two organs that is not normally present
Term
intussusception
 Definition
telescoping of one part of the bowel into the part beyond it
Term
polyp
 Definition
protruding growth or tumor arising from mucous membrane
Term
volvulus
 Definition
intestinal obstruction secondary to twisting of a loop of bowel
Term
absorption
 Definition
movement of nutrients from intestine to blood
Term
anastomosis
 Definition
connecting two tubular structures
Term
amylase
 Definition
breaks down starch
Term
appendicitis
 Definition
inflammation of the appendix
Term
atresia
 Definition
closed ducts or tubes
Term
bariatrics
 Definition
specialty that treats obesity
Term
cathartic
 Definition
agent that relieves constipation (laxative)
Term
cheiloplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the lips
Term
cheilosis
 Definition
condition of the lips
Term
cheilostomatoplasty
 Definition
repair of the lips and mouth
Term
cheilotomy
 Definition
incision into the lip
Term
cholangiopancreatography
 Definition
taking x rays of the biliary and pancreatic ducts using contrast media
Term
cholecystograph
 Definition
x ray of the gall bladder
Term
cholelithiasis
 Definition
infestation with gallstones; affects 20 million people in the US; single stone, multiple small stones, or large number of very small gravel like stones; more common in 40+ obese females
Term
cirrhosis
 Definition
chronic liver disease causing loss of liver function and resistance to blood flow through the liver caused by poor nutrition, alcoholism, or previous hepatitis
Term
colic
 Definition
pertaining to the colon
Term
colocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the colon to remove fluid
Term
coloclysis
 Definition
irrigation of the colon
Term
colopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed colon
Term
coloptosis
 Definition
prolapse of colon
Term
colorectal
 Definition
pertaining to the colon and rectum
Term
colostomy
 Definition
making a new opening in the colon
Term
constipation
 Definition
hard stool, infrequent bowel movement
Term
defecation
 Definition
expelling feces
Term
digestion
 Definition
breakdown of food
Term
diverticulitis
 Definition
inflammation of diverticula of the intestine; occurs as a result of the accumulation of feces in pouches and causes perforation of teh bowel, peritonitis, obstruction, and the development of fistula
Term
diverticula
 Definition
small outpouchings of the colon
Term
diverticulosis
 Definition
presence of diverticula
Term
dysentery
 Definition
inflammation of the intestine, pain, diarrhea
Term
enterectasia
 Definition
stretching of the intestine
Term
enteritis
 Definition
inflammation of the intestine
Term
enterocele
 Definition
hernation of the intestine
Term
enterocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of intestine to remove fluid
Term
enteroclysis
 Definition
irrigation of the intestine
Term
enteroplagia
 Definition
paralysis of the intestine
Term
enteroptosis
 Definition
prolapsed intestine
Term
enterorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the intestine
Term
enteroscope
 Definition
instrument for examining the intestine
Term
epigastric
 Definition
upon the stomach
Term
esophageal
 Definition
adjective form of esophagus
Term
esophagoduodenostomy
 Definition
anastomosis (connects two tubular structures) between the esophagus and duodenum
Term
esophagogastric
 Definition
pertaining to the esophagus and stomach
Term
esophagostenosis
 Definition
narrowing of the esophagus
Term
feces
 Definition
solid waste material (stool)
Term
gastrectasia
 Definition
dilation/stretching of the stomach
Term
gastric
 Definition
pertaining to the stomach
Term
gastritis
 Definition
inflammation of the stomach
Term
gastroclysis
 Definition
irrigation of the stomach
Term
gastroenteric
 Definition
pertaining to the stomach and intestine
Term
gastroenterology
 Definition
study of stomach and intestines
Term
gastroenteroptosis
 Definition
prolapse of stomach and intestine
Term
gastrorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the stomach
Term
gingival
 Definition
pertaining to the gums
Term
gingivalgia
 Definition
gum pain
Term
gingivectomy
 Definition
excision of gums
Term
gingivoglossitis
 Definition
inflammation of gums and tongue
Term
glossal
 Definition
pertaining to the gums
Term
glossalgia
 Definition
tongue pain
Term
glossoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of tongue
Term
glossoptosis
 Definition
prolapse of tongue
Term
glossoscopy
 Definition
examination of the tongue with a scope
Term
hepatectomy
 Definition
excision of the liver
Term
hepatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the liver
Term
hepatocele
 Definition
herniation of the liver
Term
hepatodynia
 Definition
liver pain
Term
hepatolith
 Definition
liver stone
Term
hepatopathy
 Definition
disease of the liver
Term
hepatorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the liver
Term
hepatorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the liver
Term
hepatoscope
 Definition
instrument for examining the liver
Term
hepatoscopy
 Definition
examining the liver using a hepatoscope
Term
hypoglossal
 Definition
below the tongue
Term
ileocecal
 Definition
pertaining to the ileum and the cecum
Term
ingestion
 Definition
process of swallowing, eating
Term
intusussceptions
 Definition
telescoping part of the bowel into an adjacept portion in relation to polyps and cancer; propelled along by peristalsis producing edema, hemorrhage, and obstruction; if not treated withing 24 hours, bowel will become more gangrenous because its blood supply is cut off
Term
lactase
 Definition
enzyme that breaks down lactose
Term
linguogingival
 Definition
pertaining to tongue and gums
Term
lipase
 Definition
breaks down lipids/fat
Term
mastication
 Definition
chewing
Term
nausea
 Definition
feeling like one is going to vomit
Term
obesity
 Definition
quality of being overweight
Term
occult
 Definition
hidden
Term
pancreatectomy
 Definition
excision of the pancreas
Term
pancreatic
 Definition
pertaining to the pancreas
Term
pancreatolith
 Definition
stone in the pancreas
Term
pancreatolysis
 Definition
destruction of pancreatic tissue
Term
pancreatopathy
 Definition
disease of the pancreas
Term
paraesophageal
 Definition
around the esophagus
Term
proctoclysis
 Definition
irrigation of the anus and rectum
Term
proctologist
 Definition
physician specialist in disease of the anus and rectum
Term
proctopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of prolapsed anus and rectume
Term
proctoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the anus and rectum
Term
proctorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the anus and rectum
Term
proctoscope
 Definition
instrument used to look at the anus and rectum
Term
proctoscopy
 Definition
process of using a proctoscope
Term
rectocele
 Definition
herniation of the rectum
Term
rectoclysis
 Definition
irrigation of the rectum
Term
rectocystotomy
 Definition
incision into the urinary bladder through the rectum
Term
rectoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the rectum
Term
rectorrhaphy
 Definition
suture of the rectum
Term
rectoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examin the rectum
Term
rectoscopy
 Definition
process of using a rectoscope
Term
rectourethral
 Definition
pertaining to the rectum and urethra
Term
sigmoidoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the sigmoid colon
Term
splenectomy
 Definition
excion of the spleen
Term
splenomegaly
 Definition
enlarged spleen
Term
splenopathy
 Definition
any diseaes of the spleen
Term
splenopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed spleen
Term
splenoptosis
 Definition
prolapsed spleen
Term
splenorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the spleen
Term
stomatalgia
 Definition
mouth pain
Term
stomatitis
 Definition
inflammation of the mouth
Term
stomatomycosis
 Definition
fungal condition of the mouth
Term
stomatopathy
 Definition
any disease of the mouth
Term
stomatoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the mouth
Term
stomatorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the mouth
Term
stomatoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the mouth
Term
ulcer
 Definition
crater like sore
Term
volvulus
 Definition
loop of bowel which is twisting upon itself, may result from rotational abnormality, ingested foreign body, or an adhesion; if no immediate tx, strangulation of bowel, ischemia, infarction, perforation, and peritonitis may occur
Term
accept
 Definition
include
Term
affect
 Definition
influence to affect change
Term
afferent
 Definition
inflowing
Term
algesia
 Definition
condition of pain sensitivity
Term
algesic
 Definition
pertainign to algesia
Term
algesimeter
 Definition
instrument for measuring level of pain
Term
analgesia
 Definition
condition without pain
Term
anesthesia
 Definition
condition of no sensation
Term
anesthesiology
 Definition
science of studying the administration of anesthetics
Term
anesthetic
 Definition
agent that produces loss of sensation
Term
aneurysm
 Definition
bulging of the wall of the heart, aorta or any other artery
Term
angiectasia
 Definition
dilation of a vessel
Term
angioblast
 Definition
immature vessel cell
Term
angiogram
 Definition
x ray of a vessel
Term
angiolysis
 Definition
destruction of a vessel
Term
angioma
 Definition
vessel tumor
Term
angiopathy
 Definition
disease of a vessel
Term
angiplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of a vessel
Term
angiorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of a blood vessel
Term
angiosclerosis
 Definition
hardening of a vessel
Term
angioscopy
 Definition
examination of a vessel
Term
angiospasm
 Definition
spasm of a vessel
Term
arteriectasia
 Definition
dilation of an artery
Term
arteriofibrosis
 Definition
condition of fibrous growth in the arteries
Term
arteriomalacia
 Definition
softening of the arteries
Term
arteriorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of an artery
Term
arteriosclerosis
 Definition
hardening of the arteries
Term
arteriospasm
 Definition
spasm of an artery
Term
atherectomy
 Definition
excision of an atheroma or athermanous plaque from arteries
Term
atheroma
 Definition
fatty tissue tumor inside a large vessel
Term
atherosclerosis
 Definition
fatty deposits on medium to large vessels causing hardening
Term
autonomic
 Definition
self controlling, stress response center of the nervous system
Term
cardiorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the heart
Term
chondrodysplasia
 Definition
defective development of cartilage
Term
cerebral thrombosis
 Definition
the presence of a thrombus in oen of the cerebral blood vessels
Term
coagulation
 Definition
clotting of blood
Term
coronary thrombosis
 Definition
thrombus in one of the coronary blood vessels of the heart
Term
cystorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the bladder
Term
cytolysis
 Definition
destruction of cells
Term
dysesthesia
 Definition
difficult or painful sensation
Term
effect
 Definition
result
Term
efferent
 Definition
outflowing
Term
electroneuromyography
 Definition
process of making an image of a nerve and muscle function using electricity
Term
embolus
 Definition
foreign substance obstructing a blood vessel, becomes lodged in a vessel when the vessel is too small to allow it to pass through
Term
enterorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the small intestine
Term
esthesiometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure the amount of sensation
Term
except
 Definition
exclude
Term
fibroma
 Definition
fibrous tumor
Term
gastromalacia
 Definition
softening of teh stomach
Term
gastrospasm
 Definition
stomach spasm
Term
hemangioblast
 Definition
immature blood vessel cell
Term
hemarthrosis
 Definition
condition of blood in a joint
Term
hematocrit
 Definition
measurement of percent blood formed elements
Term
hematologist
 Definition
studies blood disorders
Term
hematology
 Definition
study of blood
Term
hematolysis
 Definition
destruction of blood (hemolysis)
Term
hematophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of blood
Term
hepatorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the liver
Term
hyperesthesia
 Definition
oversensitivity to touch
Term
hyperplasia
 Definition
abnormal over growth of cells
Term
hypertension
 Definition
high blood pressure
Term
hypoesthesia
 Definition
below normal ability to feel
Term
hypotension
 Definition
low blood pressure
Term
hysterorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the uterus
Term
infarction
 Definition
necrosis of tissue due to ischemia (loss of blood supply)
Term
ischemia
 Definition
blood flow to tissues is temporarily slowed or stopped; deficiency of blood in a portion of the body
Term
lipolysis
 Definition
destruction of lipids
Term
metrorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the uterine tissues
Term
myelocele
 Definition
spinal cord herniation
Term
myelocyte
 Definition
bone mmarrow or spinal cord cell
Term
myoblast
 Definition
immature muscle cell
Term
myocardial
 Definition
pertaining to heart muscle
Term
myocarditis
 Definition
inflammation of heart muscle
Term
myofibroma
 Definition
fibrous muscle tumor
Term
myograph
 Definition
instrument used to take a picture of muscle function
Term
myolysis
 Definition
destruction of muscle cells
Term
myoma
 Definition
muscle tumor
Term
myopathy
 Definition
disease of the muscle
Term
myosclerosis
 Definition
hardening of a muscle
Term
myospasm
 Definition
muscle spasm
Term
narcolepsy
 Definition
seizures of uncontrolled sleep
Term
narcosis
 Definition
condition of being affected by narcotics
Term
narcotic
 Definition
analgesic (no pain) and sleep producing drug
Term
neuroblast
 Definition
immature nerve cell
Term
neurologist
 Definition
studies nervous system disorders
Term
neurolysis
 Definition
nerve destruction
Term
neuroma
 Definition
nerve tumor
Term
neuropathy
 Definition
nerve disease
Term
neurosis
 Definition
nerve condition characterized by anxiety and phobias
Term
neurospasm
 Definition
nerve spasm
Term
neurosurgeon
 Definition
performes surgery on the brain and nerves
Term
neurotripsy
 Definition
crushing of a nerve
Term
palpitation
 Definition
rapid action of the heart which is felt by the patient
Term
parahepatitis
 Definition
inflammation near the liver
Term
paralgesia
 Definition
pain in the lower body
Term
paralgia
 Definition
abnormal pain
Term
paralysis
 Definition
loss of muscle function and senation
Term
paramedic
 Definition
emergency medical technician with advanced training
Term
paranephritis
 Definition
inflammation near the kidney
Term
paraosteoarthropathy
 Definition
disease near the bones and joint
Term
paraplegia
 Definition
paralysis in the lower body
Term
parasympathetic
 Definition
nerves treturn the body to normal following stress
Term
paroxysmal
 Definition
sudden onset of attack, symptoms, or emotion
Term
pharmacist
 Definition
specialist in drug therapy and dispensing drugs
Term
pharmacology
 Definition
study of drug therapy
Term
phlebectasia
 Definition
dilation of a vein
Term
phlebectomy
 Definition
excision of a vein
Term
phlebitis
 Definition
inflammation of a vein
Term
phlebography
 Definition
process of taking an x ray of a vein
Term
phlebopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed vein
Term
phleboplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of a vein
Term
phleborrhexis
 Definition
rupture of a vein
Term
phlebosclerosis
 Definition
hardening of a vein
Term
phlebotomy
 Definition
incision into a vein; venipuncture
Term
psychiatrist
 Definition
treatment of mental disorders
Term
psychoanalysis
 Definition
analysis of mental and emotional state for treatment
Term
psychology
 Definition
study of mind and mental processes
Term
psychomotor
 Definition
mental processes that control movement
Term
psychosexual
 Definition
mental processes related to sexuality
Term
psychotherapy
 Definition
therapy for mental disorders
Term
psychotropic
 Definition
agent that affects mental processes
Term
pulmonary embolism
 Definition
obstructino of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches, usually caused by an embolus from thrombosis in a lower extremity
Term
stenosis
 Definition
narrowing
Term
thrombectomy
 Definition
excision of a thrombus
Term
thromboangiitis
 Definition
blood clot in a vessel causing inflammation
Term
thrombocyte
 Definition
blood clotting cell
Term
thrombocytopenia
 Definition
lack of platelets
Term
thrombogenic
 Definition
pertaining to blood clots
Term
thromboid
 Definition
resembling a blood clot
Term
thrombolymphangitis
 Definition
inflammation of a lymph vessel caused by a clot
Term
thrombolysis
 Definition
clot destruction
Term
thrombophlebitis
 Definition
inflammation of a vein caused by a clot
Term
thrombosis
 Definition
condition of forming clots
Term
thrombus
 Definition
clot of blood which forms inside a vessel of the heart and blocks it partly or completely
Term
transposition
 Definition
heart on the right side with apex close to the right nipple and base directed to the left
Term
varices/varicose veins
 Definition
enlarged, tortuous and dilated veins
Term
venipuncture
 Definition
incision into a vein with a needle to remove a venous blood sample (phlebotomy)
Term
venous
 Definition
pertaining to veins
Term
achromophilic
 Definition
resisting color stain
Term
aerobic
 Definition
requiring air to live
Term
aerocele
 Definition
hernation containing air
Term
aerophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of air
Term
aerotherapy
 Definition
treatment using air (respiratory therapy)
Term
amenorrhea
 Definition
cessation of menstruation
Term
anaerobic
 Definition
able to live without air
Term
anterolateral
 Definition
front and side
Term
anteromedial
 Definition
front and middle
Term
anteroposterior
 Definition
from front to back
Term
anterosuperior
 Definition
front and top
Term
arteriostasis
 Definition
control of flow through arteries
Term
axillary
 Definition
armpit
Term
bioethics
 Definition
study of what is good and bad for living things
Term
biology
 Definition
study of living things
Term
blastoderm
 Definition
embryonic disk that gives rise to endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm
Term
caudad
 Definition
toward tail
Term
cephalad
 Definition
toward head
Term
cephalocaudal
 Definition
from head to tail
Term
chondrodysplasia
 Definition
defective development of cartilage
Term
chromogenesis
 Definition
formation of color
Term
chromolysis
 Definition
destruction of color
Term
chromometer
 Definition
measuring color
Term
chromophilic
 Definition
attracting color stain
Term
coronal
 Definition
crown, encircling
Term
coronary
 Definition
pertaining to crown/encircling (around the heart)
Term
diagnosis
 Definition
identifying a disease
Term
dialysis
 Definition
separating of substances in a solution (filtration)
Term
diarrhea
 Definition
abnormally loose watery bowel movement
Term
distal
 Definition
away from the point of origin
Term
dorsal
 Definition
back
Term
dorsocephalad
 Definition
toward the back of the head
Term
dysentery
 Definition
inflammation of the intestine
Term
dysmenorrhea
 Definition
difficult of painful menstruation
Term
dyspepsia
 Definition
poor digestion
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
difficulty breathing
Term
dystocia
 Definition
difficult labor
Term
ectocytic
 Definition
outside the cell
Term
ectoderm
 Definition
outer embryonic layer
Term
ectogenous
 Definition
formed outside the body
Term
ectopic
 Definition
outside the normal location
Term
ectoplasm
 Definition
outer membrane of the cell
Term
endocardium
 Definition
inner membrane layer of the heart
Term
endochondral
 Definition
within the cartilage
Term
endocolitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lining of the colon
Term
endocystic
 Definition
inside the urinary bladder or inside a cyst
Term
endoderm
 Definition
inner embryonic layer
Term
endoenteritis
 Definition
inflammation of the lining of the small intestine
Term
endogenous
 Definition
made by one's own body
Term
endoscopy
 Definition
process of using a scope to look into the body
Term
eugenics
 Definition
choosing good genetic traits to reproduce
Term
eupepsia
 Definition
good digestion
Term
eupnea
 Definition
easy breathing
Term
euthanasia
 Definition
easy death
Term
eutocia
 Definition
easy labor
Term
hemostasis
 Definition
control blood flow
Term
hyperplasia
 Definition
overdevelopment/too many cells
Term
hypoplasia
 Definition
underdevelopment
Term
inferior
 Definition
below
Term
lateral
 Definition
side
Term
lithotripsy
 Definition
surgical crushing of a stone
Term
lymphostasis
 Definition
control or stoppage of lymph flow
Term
medial
 Definition
middle
Term
menopause
 Definition
cessation of menstruation, ovulation, and atrophy of female reproductive system
Term
menorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage during menstruation
Term
menses
 Definition
menstruation
Term
mesoderm
 Definition
middle germ layer
Term
midaxillary
 Definition
middle of the armpit
Term
midsagittal
 Definition
plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves
Term
neurotripsy
 Definition
crushing of a nerve
Term
omphalectomy
 Definition
excision of the umbilicus
Term
omphalic
 Definition
pertaining to the umbilicus
Term
omphalitis
 Definition
inflammation of the umbilicus
Term
omphalocele
 Definition
umbilical hernia
Term
omphalorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrage of the umbilicus
Term
omphalorrhea
 Definition
discharge from the umbilicus
Term
omphalorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the umbilicus
Term
omphalorrhexis
 Definition
rupture of the umbilicus
Term
osteochondrodysplasia
 Definition
defective development of bone and cartilage
Term
para-appendicitis
 Definition
inflammation near the appendix
Term
paracentral
 Definition
pertaining to near the center
Term
paracolpitis
 Definition
inflammation around the vagina
Term
paracystitis
 Definition
inflammation around the bladder
Term
parahepatitis
 Definition
inflammatin around the liver
Term
paranephritis
 Definition
inflammation near the kidney
Term
parietal
 Definition
pertaining to the wall
Term
peritoneum
 Definition
membrane of the abdomen
Term
phlebostasis
 Definition
control of flow through a vein
Term
pleura
 Definition
membrane of the lungs
Term
posteroanterior
 Definition
from back to front
Term
posteroexternal
 Definition
back and outside
Term
posterointernal
 Definition
back and inside
Term
posteolateral
 Definition
back and side
Term
procephalic
 Definition
infront of the head
Term
prognosis
 Definition
predicting the outcome of a disease
Term
prognostic
 Definition
pertaining to prognosis
Term
proximal
 Definition
near the point of origin or a designated point
Term
pseudocyesis
 Definition
false pregnancy
Term
pseudocyst
 Definition
false cyst
Term
pseudoedema
 Definition
false swelling
Term
pseudoesthesia
 Definition
false sensation
Term
retrocolic
 Definition
behind the colon
Term
retroflexion
 Definition
bending backwards
Term
retroperitoneum
 Definition
behind the peritoneum
Term
retroperitonitis
 Definition
inflammation behind the peritoneum
Term
retrosternal
 Definition
behind the sternum
Term
retroversion
 Definition
twisting backwards
Term
sagittal
 Definition
vertical plane or slice, divides into left and right
Term
signs
 Definition
objective, observable information
Term
superior
 Definition
above
Term
symptoms
 Definition
subjective, self reported information
Term
syphilophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of syphillis
Term
syphilopsychosis
 Definition
severe mental condition caused by untreated syphillis
Term
syphilotherapy
 Definition
treatment for syphilis
Term
ventral
 Definition
front
Term
viscera
 Definition
organs
Term
visceropleura
 Definition
membrane surrounding and attached to the lung
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