Medical Terminology Final - Terms

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plantar

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pertaining to the sole of the foot

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection; commonly called a sore throat

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osteoarthritis

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noninflammatory type of arthritis resulting in degeneration of the bones and joints, especially those bearing weight

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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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amenorrhea

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absence of menstrual flow

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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nose

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cryosurgery

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exposing tissues to extreme cold in order to destroy them. Used in treating malignant tumors and to control pain and bleeding

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apnea

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not breathing

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audiologist

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specialist that provides a comprehensive array of services related to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing impairment and its associated communication disorders

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dermatology

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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the integumentary system

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obstetrics

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branch of medicine that treats women during pregnancy and childbirth, and immediately after childbirth

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urology

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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system

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enteric

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pertaining to the small intestine

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anemia

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reduction in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or amount of hemoglobin in the blood; results in less oxygen reaching the tissues

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ophthalmology

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process of examining the interior of the eyes using an ophthalmoscope

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aphonia

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no voice

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bronchoscopy

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using the bronchoscope to visualize the bronchi

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bradycardia

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abnormally slow heart rate, below 60

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myocardial

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pertaining to the heart muscle

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ulnar

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pertaining to the ulna

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cyanotic

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pertaining to being blue

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hypertrophy

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excessive nourishment or development

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thrombocytopenia

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too few clotting cells

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syncope

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fainting

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pharyngeal

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pertaining to the pharynx

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leukocyte

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also called white blood cells

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carcinoma

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tumor cancer

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cardiomegaly

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abnormally elarged heart

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antibiotic

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'against life', drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria.

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fetal

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pertaining to the fetus

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vasectomy

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surgical removal of the vas deferens

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breating

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decongestant

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substance that reduces nasal congestion and swelling

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tonsillectomy

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surgical removal of the tonsils

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cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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pulmonologist

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a physician specialized in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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endocrinology

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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the endocrine system

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myelocele

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protrusion of the spinal cord (bone marrow)

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neurologist

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physician who specialized in disorders of the nervous system

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laryngoscopy

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examination of the interior of the larynx with a lighted instrument called a laryngoscope

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cephalic

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pertaining to the head

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dermatome

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instrument for cutting the skin or thin transplants of skin

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hydrophobia

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fear of water

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thrombophlebitis

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inflammation of a vein that results in the formation of blood clots within the vein

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nasal cannula

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two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose

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hematuria

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condition of blood in the urine

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costal

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pertaining to the ribs

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metacarpal

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pertaining to the hand bones

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erythrocyte

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also called red blood cells (RBCs); contain hemoglobin, an iron-containing pigment that binds oxygen in order to transport it to the cells of the body

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angioplasty

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surgical repair of blood vessels

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distal

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directional term meaning located farthest from the point of attachment to the body

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retinal

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pertaining to the retina

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arthroplasty

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surgical repair of the joint

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mammogram

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x-ray record of the breast

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cardiology

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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the cardiovascular system

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gynecologist

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a physician specialized in treating conditions and diseases of the female reproductive system

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pathology

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the branch of medicine specializing in studying how disease affects the body

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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gastroenterology

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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the gastrointestinal system

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dorsal

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directional term meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body

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gluteal

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pertaining to the buttocks

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vertigo

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dizziness

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oximetry

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process of measuring oxygen

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caudal

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pertaining to the tail

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hematuria

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condition of blood in the urine

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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aneurysm

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weakness in the wall of an artery that results in localized widening of the artery

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duodenum

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the first section of small intestines

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lithotripsy

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destroying or crushing kidney stones in the bladder or urethra with a device called a lithotriptor

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rhinorrhea

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watery discharge from the nose, especially with allergies or a cold, runny nose

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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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amniocentesis

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puncturing of the amniotic sac using a needle and syringe for the purpose of withdrawing amniotic fluid for testing; can assist in determining fetal maturity, development, and genetic disorders

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anticonvulsant

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medication to prevent or relieve convulsions

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proximal

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directional term meaning located closest to the point of attachment to the body

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument to view inside the eye

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholesyst-)

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mastectomy

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surgical removal of the breast

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the fallopian tube; inflammation of the eustachian tube

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neurology

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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the nervous system

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otoscopy

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examination of the ea canal, eardrum, and outer ear using the otoscope

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hypoglycemia

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condition of having a low sugar level in the blood

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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atrophy

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without nourishment or development

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bronchospasm

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an involuntary muscle spasm in the bronchi

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otitis media

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commonly referred to as middle ear infection; seen frequently in children

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otalgia

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ear pain

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tachycardia

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abnormally fast heart rate; over 100 bpm

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cryptorchidism

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failure of one or both of testes to descend into scrotal sac before birth; surgical procedure called orchiopexy may be required to bring testes down into scrotum permanently; also called undescended testicle

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oophorectomy

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surgical removal of an ovary

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cerebrovascular

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pertaining to the cerebrum and blood vessels

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nasogastric

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pertaining to the nose and stomach

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bradykinesia

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slow movement