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abdominal ultrasound
Definition
is a form of medical application of ultrasound technology to visualise abdominal anatomical structures.
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abdominocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid
Term
absorption
Definition
The taking in, incorporation, or reception of gases, liquids, light, or heat.
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achalasia
Definition
as the lack of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and the presence of abnormal motility in the remainder of the esophagus.
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achlorhydria
Definition
absence of hydrochloric acid from gastric juice.
Term
alanine aminotransferase
Definition
an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group from alanine to α-ketoglutarate to form pyruvate and glutamate.
Term
alimentary canal
Definition
The mucous membrane-lined tube of the digestive system that extends from the mouth to the anus and through which food passes, digestion takes place, and wastes are eliminated; it includes the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Term
alkaline phosphatase
Definition
is a protein found in all body tissues.
Term
amino acids
Definition
One of the 20 building blocks from which proteins are assembled.
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amylase
Definition
An enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands that helps in the digestion of starches.
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anal fistula
Definition
An opening in the skin near the anus that leads into a blind pouch or may connect through a tunnel with the rectal canal.
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anorexia
Definition
An eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food.
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anus
Definition
The lower opening of the digestive tract.
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aphagia
Definition
is the inability or refusal to swallow.
Term
aphthous stomatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers.
Term
appendectomy
Definition
Removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the colon.
Term
appendicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appendix.
Term
ascitic fluid
Definition
a watery fluid containing albumin, glucose, and electrolytes that accumulates in the peritoneal cavity in association with certain diseases, such as liver disease or congestive heart failure.
Term
atresia
Definition
absence or closure of a natural passage of the body
Term
barium enema (BE)
Definition
is an X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine.
Term
barium swallow
Definition
is an X-ray imaging test used to visualize the structures of the esophagus.
Term
bicuspid tooth
Definition
a type of tooth in which the crown is formed into two distinct points or cusps, found typically in premolar teeth.
Term
bile
Definition
a yellow or greenish viscid alkaline fluid secreted by the liver and passed into the duodenum where it aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats
Term
biliary
Definition
Having to do with the gallbladder, bile ducts, or bile.
Term
bilirubin
Definition
is an orange-yellow substance made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
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bolus
Definition
is the administration of a discrete amount of medication, drug or other compound in order to raise its concentration in blood to an effective level.
Term
borborygmus
Definition
A gurgling, rumbling, or squeaking noise from the abdomen that is caused by the movement of gas through the bowels.
Term
bowel
Definition
intestine, gut
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buccal
Definition
oral administration of a drug, usually in the form of a tablet, by placing it between the cheek and the teeth or gum until it dissolves.
Term
canine tooth
Definition
a tooth having a crown of thick conic shape and a long, slightly flattened conic root.
Term
cardiac sphincter
Definition
the somewhat thickened muscular ring surrounding the opening between the esophagus and the stomach.
Term
cecostomy
Definition
the surgical formation of an opening into the cecum to serve as an artificial anus.
Term
cecum
Definition
The large pouch at the beginning of the large intestine.
Term
celiac disease
Definition
is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
Term
celiac rickets
Definition
arrested growth and osseous deformities associated with defective absorption of fat and calcium.
Term
cheiloplasty
Definition
Reconstructive survery of the lips, usually denoting repair of congenital unilateral, bilateral, or median clefts.
Term
cheilosis
Definition
A condition characterized by dry scaling and fissuring of the lips, attributed by some clinicians to riboflavin deficiencies and other nutritional requirements.
Term
cholecystectomy
Definition
is a surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder.
Term
cholecystitis
Definition
is inflammation of the gallbladder.
Term
chyme
Definition
the semifluid mass of partly digested food expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.
Term
cirrhosis
Definition
is a late stage of scarring of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
Term
colon
Definition
the part of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum
Term
colonoscopy
Definition
is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine and rectum.
Term
colorectal
Definition
relating to or affecting the colon and the rectum.
Term
colorectal cancer
Definition
a malignant neoplastic disease of the large intestine.
Term
colostomy
Definition
is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through an opening made in the abdominal wall.
Term
constipation
Definition
Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements.
Term
Crohn's disease
Definition
is an inflammatory bowel disease.
Term
CT of the abdomen
Definition
is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area.
Term
cuspid tooth
Definition
a tooth having one cusp or point; canine tooth.
Term
deciduous teeth
Definition
a temporary tooth of a young mammal.
Term
defecation
Definition
elimination of wastes and undigested food, as feces, from the rectum.
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deglutition
Definition
the act, power, or process of swallowing.
Term
dental caries
Definition
is the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities.
Term
dentin
Definition
is a calcified tissue of the body and, along with enamel, cementum, and pulp, is one of the four major components of teeth.
Term
diarrhea
Definition
is unusually loose or watery stools.
Term
digestive tract
Definition
the tubular passage typically extending from mouth to anus or cloaca that functions in digestion and absorption of food and elimination of residual waste.
Term
diverticular disease
Definition
are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system.
Term
duodenal
Definition
the first or proximal portion of the small intestine 25cm long.
Term
duodenostomy
Definition
surgical formation of a permanent opening into the duodenum.
Term
duodenum
Definition
The first part of the small intestine.
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dysentery
Definition
a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection.
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dyspepsia
Definition
Indigestion, pain in the area of your stomach caused by a difficulty in digesting food.
Term
emaciation
Definition
Becoming abnormally thin from extreme loss of flesh.
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emesis
Definition
an act or instance of disgorging the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
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emulsify
Definition
to disperse a liquid into another liquid with which it is immiscible, making a colloidal suspension.
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enamel
Definition
the white, compact, and very hard substance covering and protecting the dentin of the crown of a tooth.
Term
endocrine gland
Definition
Any of various ductless glands, such as the thyroid, adrenal, or pituitary, having hormonal secretions that pass directly into the bloodstream.
Term
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Definition
radiographic visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts by means of endoscopic injection of a contrast medium through the ampulla of Vater.
Term
enteritis
Definition
is most often caused by eating or drinking things that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses.
Term
enzyme
Definition
Proteins that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in a living organism.
Term
eructation
Definition
The voiding of gas or of a small quantity of acidic fluid from the stomach through the mouth.
Term
esophageal varices
Definition
are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus.
Term
esophagitis
Definition
inflammation of the esophagus.
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esophagus
Definition
of or relating to the esophagus.
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exocrine gland
Definition
a gland that releases a secretion external to or at the surface of an organ by means of a canal or duct.
Term
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Definition
is a non-invasive treatment of kidney stones and biliary calculi using an acoustic pulse.
Term
feces
Definition
bodily waste discharged through the anus;excrement.
Term
flatulence
Definition
excessive formation of gases in the stomach or intestine.
Term
flatus
Definition
intestinal gas produced by bacterial action on waste matter in the intestines.
Term
fluoroscopy
Definition
Examination of the tissues and deep structures of the body by x-ray.
Term
gallbladder
Definition
a membranous muscular sac in which bile from the liver is stored—called also cholecyst.
Term
gastrectasia
Definition
is the acute or chronic dilation of the stomach.
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gastric
Definition
pertaining to, affecting, or originating in the stomach.
Term
gastroenterologist
Definition
a branch of medicine concerned with the structure, functions, diseases, and pathology of the stomach and intestines.
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gastroesophageal reflux
Definition
is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach.
Term
gastrointestinal tract
Definition
is an organ system responsible for transporting and digesting foodstuffs, absorbing nutrients, and expelling waste.
Term
gastrointestinal endoscopy
Definition
is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside lining of your esophagus , your stomach, and the first part of your small intestine.
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gastrorrhagia
Definition
Hemorrhage from the stomach.
Term
gastrospasm
Definition
Spasmodic contraction of the walls of the stomach.
Term
gastrostomy
Definition
A surgical opening into the stomach.
Term
gavage
Definition
Force-feeding is the practice of feeding a human or other animal against their will.
Term
gingiva
Definition
gums, to or pertaining to the muscles surrounding your teeth.
Term
gingivitis
Definition
is a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gums.
Term
glossitis
Definition
Inflammation of the tongue.
Term
glucagon
Definition
a protein hormone that is produced especially by the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and that promotes an increase in the sugar content of the blood by increasing the rate of breakdown of glycogen in the liver.
Term
glucogenesis
Definition
formation of glucose within the animal body from precursors other than carbohydrates especially by the liver and kidney using amino acids from proteins, glycerol from fats, or lactate produced by muscle during anaerobic glycolysis.
Term
glucose
Definition
The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet.
Term
glycogen
Definition
a white amorphous tasteless polysaccharide that is the principal form in which glucose is stored in animal tissues and especially muscle and liver tissue.
Term
glycogenesis
Definition
the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in the liver.
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glycogenolysis
Definition
is the breakdown of glycogen.
Term
glycolysis
Definition
a series of enzymatically catalyzed reactions by which glucose and other sugars are broken down to yield lactic acid or pyruvic acid.
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hematemesis
Definition
is the vomiting of blood.
Term
hemorrhoids
Definition
also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and lower rectum.
Term
hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver, caused by infectious or toxic agents and characterized by jaundice, fever, liver enlargement, and abdominal pain.
Term
hepatocyte
Definition
any of the polygonal epithelial parenchymatous cells of the liver that secrete bile.
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hepatomegaly
Definition
An abnormally enlarged liver.
Term
hepatorrhaphy
Definition
Suture of a wound of the liver.
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hernia
Definition
a protrusion of an organ or part through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity in which it is normally enclosed
Term
herniorrhaphy
Definition
an operation for hernia that involves opening the hernial sac, returning the contents to their normal place, obliterating the hernial sac, and closing the opening with strong sutures.
Term
herpetic stomatitis
Definition
is a viral infection of the mouth that causes sores and ulcers.
Term
Hirschsprung's disease
Definition
also known as congenital megacolon or aganglionic megacolon, is an abnormality in which certain nerve fibers are absent in segments of the bowel, resulting in severe bowel obstruction.
Term
hydrochloric acid
Definition
an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride that is a strong corrosive irritating acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice, and is widely used in industry and in the laboratory.
Term
icterus
Definition
of, relating to, or affected with jaundice.
Term
ileocecal
Definition
the valve formed by two folds of mucous membrane at the opening of the ileum into the large intestine.
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ileum
Definition
The third and longest portion of the small intestine, about 12 feet in length in humans.
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ileus
Definition
obstruction of the bowel; specifically : functional obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and especially the small intestine.
Term
incisor
Definition
a front tooth adapted for cutting.
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insulin
Definition
the major fuel-regulating hormone of the body, a double-chain protein formed from proinsulin in the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.
Term
intestinal obstruction
Definition
are a potentially serious condition where the intestines are blocked.
Term
intussusception
Definition
is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine invaginates (folds into) into another section of intestine.
Term
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Definition
is a common disorder that affects the large intestine.
Term
jaundice
Definition
is a condition in which a person's skin and the whites of the eyes are discolored yellow due to an increased level of bile pigments in the blood resulting from liver disease.
Term
jejunostomy
Definition
is the surgical creation of an opening through the skin at the front of the abdomen and the wall of the jejunum part of the small intestine.
Term
jejunum
Definition
the section of the small intestine that comprises the first two fifths beyond the duodenum and that is larger, thicker-walled, and more vascular and has more circular folds and fewer Peyer's patches than the ileum.
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laparoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the inside of the abdomen by means of a laparoscope
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lingual
Definition
of, relating to, or resembling the tongue.
Term
lipase
Definition
an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of fats and lipoproteins usually into fatty acids and glycerol.
Term
lipolysis
Definition
The splitting up or chemical decomposition, of fat.
Term
lipoma
Definition
is a benign tumor composed of adipose tissue.
Term
lithogenesis
Definition
Formation of calculi.
Term
lithotripsy
Definition
the breaking of a calculus in the urinary system into pieces small enough to be voided or washed out.
Term
liver biopsy
Definition
is a medical procedure performed to obtain a small piece of liver tissue for diagnostic testing.
Term
liver scan
Definition
is an imaging procedure used to diagnose problems of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
Term
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Definition
is a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a detailed image of the body's soft tissue and bones.
Term
mandibular
Definition
jaw
Term
mastication
Definition
The process of chewing food in preparation for deglutition and digestion; the act of grinding or comminuting with the teeth.
Term
melena
Definition
refers to the black "tarry" feces that are associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Term
molar tooth
Definition
a tooth having a broad biting surface adapted for grinding
Term
nasogastric intubation
Definition
is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach.
Term
nausea
Definition
is feeling an urge to vomit.
Term
nutritionist
Definition
In a hospital or nursing home, a person who plans and/or formulates special meals for patients.
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oral
Definition
is a specialty focused on the mouth and nearby structures.
Term
oral leukoplakia
Definition
is a white patch or plaque that cannot be rubbed off
Term
oropharynx
Definition
the part of the pharynx that is below the soft palate and above the epiglottis and is continuous with the mouth.
Term
orthodontist
Definition
a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction.
Term
pancreas
Definition
a gland, situated near the stomach, that secretes a digestive fluid into the intestine through one or more ducts and also secretes the hormone insulin.
Term
pancreatitis
Definition
is inflammation in the pancreas.
Term
papillae
Definition
numerous variously shaped projections of the mucous membrane of the dorsum of the tongue.
Term
paracentesis
Definition
The removal of fluid from a body cavity via a needle, a trocar, a cannula, or another hollow instrument.
Term
parotid gland
Definition
a salivary gland that is situated on each side of the face below and in front of the ear.
Term
peptic ulcers
Definition
an ulcer in the wall of the stomach or duodenum resulting from the digestive action of the gastric juice on the mucous membrane when the latter is rendered susceptible to its action.
Term
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)
Definition
is an x-ray test used to identify obstructions either in the liver or bile ducts that slow or stop the flow of bile from the liver to the digestive system.
Term
periodontal disease
Definition
is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth.
Term
peristalsis
Definition
successive waves of involuntary contraction passing along the walls of a hollow muscular structure and forcing the contents onward.
Term
peritoneum
Definition
the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mammal, is folded inward over the abdominal and pelvic viscera, and consists of an outer layer closely adherent to the walls of the abdomen and an inner layer that folds to invest the viscera.
Term
pharyngoscope
Definition
An instrument used for inspection of the pharynx.
Term
pharynx
Definition
a tube extending from the back of the nasal passages and mouth to the esophagus that is the passage through which air passes to the larynx and food to the esophagus.
Term
polyphagia
Definition
is a medical sign meaning excessive hunger and abnormally large intake of solids by mouth.
Term
proctoscopy
Definition
is a common medical procedure in which an instrument called a proctoscope and is used to examine the anal cavity, rectum, or sigmoid colon.
Term
pruritus ani
Definition
is an unpleasant itching sensation of the skin around the anus
Term
pyloric sphincter
Definition
is a band of smooth muscle at the junction between the pylorus of the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine.
Term
rectocele
Definition
Bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina.
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rectum
Definition
The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine.
Term
rugae
Definition
is a term used in anatomy that refers to a series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ.
Term
saliva
Definition
a slightly alkaline secretion of water, mucin, protein, salts, and often a starch-splitting enzyme that is secreted into the mouth.
Term
salivary glands
Definition
any of various glands that discharge a fluid secretion and especially saliva into the mouth cavity.
Term
serum bilirubin
Definition
is an orange-yellow substance made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
Term
serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase
Definition
An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells.
Term
sialogram
Definition
is the radiographic examination of the salivary glands.
Term
sigmoid colon
Definition
the contracted and crooked part of the colon immediately above the rectum.
Term
sigmoidoscopy
Definition
an endoscope designed to be passed through the anus in order to permit inspection, diagnosis, treatment, and photography especially of the sigmoid colon.
Term
spastic colon
Definition
A term sometimes used to refer to irritable bowel syndrome.
Term
sphincter
Definition
an annular muscle surrounding and able to contract or close a bodily opening
Term
steatorrhea
Definition
Passage of fat in large amounts in the feces, due to failure to digest and absorb it; occurs in pancreatic disease and the malabsorption syndromes.
Term
stomach
Definition
The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs.
Term
stomatitis
Definition
is an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Term
stomatoplasty
Definition
plastic repair of defects or reconstruction of the mouth.
Term
stool culture
Definition
is a test to identify bacteria in patients with a suspected infection of the digestive tract.
Term
stool guaiac
Definition
test finds hidden blood in the stool, even when you cannot see the blood yourself.
Term
thrush
Definition
a disease that is caused by a fungus of the genus Candida.
Term
triglycerides
Definition
any of a group of lipids that are esters formed from one molecule of glycerol and three molecules of one or more fatty acids, are widespread in adipose tissue, and commonly circulate in the blood in the form of lipoproteins.
Term
ulcerative colitis
Definition
is an inflammatory bowel disease.
Term
urinary bilirubin
Definition
is an orange-yellow substance made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells in urine.
Term
uvula
Definition
the pendent fleshy lobe in the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate.
Term
villi
Definition
A tiny finger-like or hair-like projection.
Term
volvulus
Definition
is a subtype of malrotation, in which a loop of bowel is twisted about a focal point along the mesentery attached to the intestinal tract, that may result in a bowel obstruction.
Term
vomit
Definition
also known as emesis and throwing up, among other terms, is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.
Term
vomitus
Definition
Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, due to the act of vomiting.
Term
-logist
Definition
one who specializes
Term
-logy
Definition
the study of
Term
-itis
Definition
inflamation
Term
-ac
Definition
pertaining to
Term
cardiologist
Definition
one who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the heart
Term
cardiology
Definition
the study of the heart
Term
carditis
Definition
inflammation of the heart
Term
cardiac
Definition
pertaining to the heart
Term
dermatologist
Definition
one who studies the skin
Term
dermatology
Definition
the study of the skin
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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dermatosis
Definition
condition of the skin
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-osis
Definition
condition
Term
acrodermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin in extremeties
Term
dermat
Definition
word root for skin
Term
acr
Definition
word root for extremeties
Term
hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to under the skin
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-ic
Definition
pertaining to
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hypo-
Definition
under
Term
cardialgia
Definition
pain in the heart, heart pain
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
cardiocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the heart
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture
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cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
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-megaly
Definition
enlargment
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endocardium
Definition
within the heart, the inner lining
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endo-
Definition
within
Term
-um
Definition
structure, tissue, thing
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intracardiac
Definition
pertaining to within the heart, the interior chambers
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intra-
Definition
within
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pericardial
Definition
pertaining to around the heart
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peri-
Definition
around
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-al
Definition
pertaining to
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amenorrhea
Definition
absence of menstruation
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a-
Definition
without, absence of
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-rrhea
Definition
drainage or flow
Term
dysmenorrhea
Definition
painful menstrual flow
Term
dys-
Definition
bad, difficult, painful, disordered
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polyuria
Definition
production of abnormally large volumes of dilute urine
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cardi
Definition
heart
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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unilateral
Definition
pertaining to one side
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ambilateral
Definition
pertaining to both sides
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bi-
Definition
two, double
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hemi-
Definition
half
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milli-
Definition
one thousandth
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mono-
Definition
one, single
Term
nulli-
Definition
none
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primi
Definition
first
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quadri-
Definition
four
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semi-
Definition
half
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tetra-
Definition
four
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tri-
Definition
three
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uni-
Definition
one
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hyper-
Definition
excessive
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hyp-
Definition
under, below, beneath, less than normal
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hypo-
Definition
under, below, beneath, less than normal
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multi-
Definition
many
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poly-
Definition
many, much
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ab-
Definition
frinm away frin
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ad-
Definition
toward, increase
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ambi-
Definition
both, both sides
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ante-
Definition
before, in front
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circum-
Definition
around
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de-
Definition
down, from
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dia-
Definition
through
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ecto-
Definition
outside
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endo-
Definition
within
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epi-
Definition
upon, over
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ex-
Definition
out, away from, outside
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exo-
Definition
outside, outward
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extra-
Definition
outside, beyond
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in-
Definition
in, inside, within, not
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infra-
Definition
beneath, below, under
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inter-
Definition
between
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intra-
Definition
within
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juxta-
Definition
near, beside
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meso-
Definition
middle
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para-
Definition
near, beside, beyond, two like parts
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peri-
Definition
around
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pre-
Definition
before, in front
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pro-
Definition
in front, before
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re-
Definition
back, again
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retro-
Definition
backward, behind
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sub-
Definition
under, below
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supra-
Definition
above, over
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trans-
Definition
across, through
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melan-
Definition
black
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cyan-
Definition
blue
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glauc-
Definition
gray, silver
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chlor-
Definition
green
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purpur-
Definition
purple
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rube-
Definition
red
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albin-
Definition
white
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jaund-
Definition
yellow
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a-
Definition
without
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an-
Definition
without
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ana-
Definition
not, without
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anti-
Definition
against
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contra-
Definition
against
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dis-
Definition
free of, to undo
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im-
Definition
not
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in-
Definition
in, inside, within, not
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non-
Definition
not
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ab-
Definition
from, away from
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ambi-
Definition
both, both sides
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ante-
Definition
before, in front
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anti-
Definition
against
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auto-
Definition
self
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bio-
Definition
life
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brady-
Definition
slow
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chlor-
Definition
green
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circum-
Definition
around
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con-
Definition
together, with
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de-
Definition
down, from
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dia-
Definition
through
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dis-
Definition
free of, undo
Term
dys-
Definition
bad, difficult, painful
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ecto-
Definition
outside
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endo-
Definition
within, inner
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eosin-
Definition
red, rosy
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epi-
Definition
upon, over
Term
erythr-
Definition
red
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eu-
Definition
well, easily, good, normal
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ex-
Definition
out, away from, outside
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extra-
Definition
outside, beyond
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hetero-
Definition
different
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homeo-
Definition
likeness, same
Term
hydro-
Definition
water
Term
hyp-
Definition
under, below, beneath, less than normal
Term
idio-
Definition
individual
Term
im-
Definition
not
Term
in-
Definition
in, inside, within, not
Term
infra-
Definition
beneath, below, under
Term
inter-
Definition
between
Term
intra-
Definition
within
Term
pan-
Definition
all
Term
per-
Definition
through
Term
peri-
Definition
around
Term
post-
Definition
after, behind
Term
primi-
Definition
first
Term
pseudo-
Definition
false
Term
re-
Definition
back, again
Term
sym-
Definition
joined, together
Term
tachy-
Definition
rapid
Term
-ate
Definition
something that...
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-er
Definition
one who
Term
-esis
Definition
condition of
Term
-ia
Definition
condition
Term
-iatry
Definition
medical treatment, profession
Term
-ion
Definition
action, process
Term
-ism
Definition
condition
Term
-ist
Definition
practitioner
Term
-ole
Definition
small or little
Term
-osis
Definition
condition
Term
-tion
Definition
process of
Term
-ula
Definition
small, little
Term
-ule
Definition
small one
Term
-ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -eal, -ic, -ical, -ile, -ous, -tic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling
Term
-ory
Definition
pertaining to, characterized by
Term
-ician
Definition
special in a field of study
Term
-iatrics
Definition
relating to medicine, physicians, or medical treatment
Term
-iatry
Definition
one who treats; a physician
Term
-ian
Definition
specialist in a fiend of study
Term
-ist
Definition
practitioner
Term
-logist
Definition
one who specializes in the study of..
Term
-logy
Definition
the study of
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture
Term
-clasis
Definition
crushing or breaking up
Term
-desis
Definition
binding or surgical fusion
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal
Term
-gram
Definition
record or picture
Term
-graph
Definition
an instrument used to record
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
-ize
Definition
to make; to treat, or combine
Term
-lysis
Definition
destruction or detachment
Term
-meter
Definition
an instrument used to measure
Term
-metry
Definition
the process of measuring
Term
-opsy
Definition
process of viewing
Term
-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing
Term
-scope
Definition
instrument used to view
Term
-scopy
Definition
the process of viewing with a scope
Term
-tomy
Definition
incision into
Term
-tripsy
Definition
intentional crushing
Term
-stomy
Definition
the surgical creation of a new opening
Term
-algesia
Definition
sensitivity to pain
Term
-algia
Definition
pain
Term
-blast
Definition
embryonic stage of development
Term
-cele
Definition
swelling or herniation
Term
-cide
Definition
to kill; to destroy
Term
-cyte
Definition
cell
Term
-desis
Definition
binding or surgical fusion
Term
-dynia
Definition
pain
Term
-ectasia, -ectasis
Definition
stretching or dilation
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-gen
Definition
that which generates
Term
-genisis
Definition
generating
Term
-genic
Definition
producing
Term
-gram
Definition
record or picture
Term
-gravida
Definition
pregnancy
Term
-ian
Definition
specialist in a field of study
Term
-iatrist
Definition
one who treats, physician
Term
-iatrician
Definition
one who treats, physician
Term
-iatry
Definition
medical treatment, medical profession
Term
-ician
Definition
specialost in a field of study
Term
-ile
Definition
pertaining to, capable of
Term
-ion
Definition
action; process
Term
-ism
Definition
condition
Term
-ist
Definition
practitioner
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-ize
Definition
to make; treat or combine with
Term
-lepsy
Definition
seizure, attack
Term
-lith
Definition
stone
Term
-lithiasis
Definition
presence or formation of stones
Term
-logy
Definition
the study of
Term
-logist
Definition
specialist of a study
Term
-lysis
Definition
destruction or detachment
Term
-lytic
Definition
destruction
Term
-mania
Definition
mental disorder "madness"
Term
-magaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-meter
Definition
instrument used to measure
Term
-metry
Definition
the process of measureing
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor
Term
-opia
Definition
visual condition
Term
-opsia
Definition
visual condition
Term
-opsy
Definition
process of viewing
Term
-ory
Definition
pertained to; characterized by...
Term
-penia
Definition
decrease in; deficiency
Term
-philia
Definition
attraction to
Term
-phobia
Definition
abnormal fear
Term
-plegia
Definition
paralysis
Term
-pnea
Definition
breathing
Term
-ptosis
Definition
drooping or prolapse
Term
-stasis
Definition
stopping or controlling
Term
-uria
Definition
characteristic of the urine
Term
-Y
Definition
condition; process
Term
abdominal cavity
Definition
the cavity beneath the thoracic cavity thats separated by the diaphram
Term
anaplasia
Definition
a change in the structure of cells
Term
anterior
Definition
pertaining to the front of the body or belly
Term
aplasia
Definition
developmental failure resulting in the absence of an organ or tissue
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
muscle that makes up the muscular wall of the heart
Term
caudal
Definition
pertaining to the tail
Term
cell membrane
Definition
semipermeable barrier of a cell
Term
cervical vertebrae
Definition
the first seven segments of the spinal column
Term
chromosomes
Definition
threadlike structures in the nucleus that control functions of growth, repair, and reproduction for the body.
Term
coccygeal
Definition
four individual bones in the vertebral column, in a child
Term
coccyx
Definition
the tailbone
Term
connective tissue
Definition
tissue that supports and binds other body tissue and parts
Term
cranial
Definition
pertaining to the skull or cranium
Term
cranial cavity
Definition
the cavity that contains the brain
Term
cytology
Definition
the study of cells
Term
cytoplasm
Definition
gel-like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a cell.
Term
distal
Definition
away from or farthest from the trunk of the body
Term
dorsal
Definition
pertaining to the back
Term
dorsum
Definition
back or posterior surface of a part
Term
dysplasia
Definition
abnormal development of tissues or organs
Term
epigastric region
Definition
region in the abdomen between the hypochonriac regions in the upper section of the abdomen beneath the cartilage in the ribs
Term
epithelial tissue
Definition
tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body
Term
frontal plane
Definition
any of the vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet, perpendicular to the sagittal planes and dividing the body into front and back portions.
Term
genes
Definition
segments of chromosones that transmit hereditary characteristics
Term
histology
Definition
the study of tissues
Term
hyperplasia
Definition
an increase in number of cells in a body part
Term
hypoplasia
Definition
incomplete or underdeveloped organ or tissue, usually decrease in number of cells.
Term
inferior
Definition
below or downward toward the tail or feet
Term
intervertebral disc
Definition
a flat plate-like structure of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the vertebrae
Term
lateral
Definition
toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body
Term
lumbar vertebrae
Definition
the left and right regions of the middle section of the abdomen
Term
lysosomes
Definition
cell organs that contain enzymes that function in intracellular digestion
Term
McBurney's point
Definition
the point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-thirds of the distance between umbilicus and anterior bony prominice of the hip.
Term
medial
Definition
toward the midline of the body
Term
mediolateral
Definition
pertaining to the middle and a side of a structure
Term
membrane
Definition
a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface
Term
midline
Definition
imaginary like that is created when the body is divided into equal right and left halves
Term
midsagittal plane
Definition
the plane that divides the body into right and left equal portions
Term
mitochondria
Definition
cell organs that provide the energy needed by the cell to carry on its essential functions
Term
Munro's point
Definition
the point on the left side of the abdomen, about halfway between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip
Term
navel
Definition
the belly button; umbilicus
Term
neoplasia
Definition
the new and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant
Term
nucleaus
Definition
the central controlling body within a living cell that is enclosed within the cell membrane
Term
organ
Definition
tissues arranged together to perform a special function
Term
pelvic cavity
Definition
the lower front cavity of the body, located beneath the abdominal cavity, containing urinary bladder and reproductive organs.
Term
peritoneum
Definition
a specific serous membrane that covers the entire abdomenal wall of the body
Term
plane
Definition
imaginary slices made through the body as if a dividing sheet were passed through the body at a particular angle and in a particular direvtion, permitting a view from a different angle
Term
plantar
Definition
pertaining to the sole or bottom of the feet
Term
posterior
Definition
pertaining to the back of the body
Term
pronation
Definition
a movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn downward and backward
Term
prone
Definition
laying facedown on the abdomen
Term
proximal
Definition
toward or nearest to the trunk of the body or nearest point of origin on a body part
Term
ribosomes
Definition
cell organs that synthesize proteins
Term
sacrum
Definition
singular triangular shaped bone that results from the fusion of the five individual sacral bones of the child
Term
skeletal muscle
Definition
muscle that is attached to bone and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
muscle found on the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines
Term
spinal cavity
Definition
the cavity that contains the nerves of the spinal cord; also known as the spinal canal
Term
superficial
Definition
pertaining to the surface of the body or near the surface
Term
superior
Definition
above or upward toward the head
Term
supination
Definition
a movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn upward or forward
Term
supine
Definition
lying horizontally
Term
system
Definition
organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole
Term
thoracic cavity
Definition
the chest cavity, which contains the lungs, heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea
Term
tissue
Definition
a group of cells that performs specialized functions
Term
transverse plane
Definition
any of the planes cutting across the body perpendicular to the sagittal and the frontal planes, dividing the body into superior and inferior portions
Term
umbilical region
Definition
the region of the abdomen located in the middle section of the abdomen, between the right and left lumbar regions and directly beneath the epigastric region.
Term
umbilicus
Definition
the navel; belly button
Term
ventral
Definition
pertaining to the front; belly side
Term
vertebral column
Definition
spinal column made up a vertebrae
Term
visceral
Definition
pertaining to the internal organs
Term
visceral muscle
Definition
a smooth muscle
Term
abrasion
Definition
a scraping or rubbing away of skin or membrane as a result of friction
Term
abscess
Definition
a locallized collection of pus in any body part that results from incation of pus-forming bacteria
Term
acne
Definition
a disorder of the skin associated with an increase of sebum
Term
exanthemous viral disease
Definition
a viral skin irruption or rash with inflammation
Term
albinism
Definition
an individual with a marked deficiency of pigment in the eyes, hair, and skin
Term
alopecia
Definition
partial or complete loss of hair.
Term
amputation
Definition
surgical removal of a part of the body of a limb.
Term
basal cell carcinoma
Definition
A malignant Skin Neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction
Term
basal layer
Definition
the deepest of the five layers of the epidermis
Term
bulla
Definition
a large blister
Term
callus
Definition
skin that has hardened
Term
carbuncle
Definition
circumsized inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues that contains pus
Term
cautery
Definition
The application of a caustic substance, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent to control Bleeding while removing or destroying Tissue
Term
cellulitis
Definition
a diffuse acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Term
cerumen
Definition
ear wax
Term
ceruminous gland
Definition
modified sweat gland that lubricates the skin of the ear canal with ear wax
Term
cicatrix
Definition
a scar; the pale, firm tissue that forms in the healing of a wound
Term
collagen
Definition
protein substance that form in the fibers of connective tissue
Term
comedo
Definition
a lesion of acne vulgaris cause by an accumulation of keratin and sebum
Term
condyloma acuminata
Definition
Sexually transmitted form of anogenital warty Growth caused by the Human papillomaviruses
Term
contusion
Definition
Injuries resulting in Hemorrhage, usually manifested in the Skin.
Term
corium
Definition
the dermis; layer of the skin under the epidermis
Term
cryosurgery
Definition
noninvasive treatment that uses subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy the tissue.
Term
curettage
Definition
process of scraping material from the wall of a cavity to remove abnormal tissue or unwanted material
Term
cyanosis
Definition
condition of blueish skin
Term
cyst
Definition
closed sac in the skin containing fluid
Term
debridement
Definition
removal of debris
Term
dermabrasion
Definition
The mechanical planing of the Skin with Sand paper, emery paper, or wire brushes, to promote reepithelialization and smoothing of Skin disfigured by Acne Scars or dermal Nevi
Term
dermatitis
Definition
Any Inflammation of the Skin
Term
dermatology
Definition
study of the skin
Term
dermatoplasty
Definition
The grafting of Skin in Humans or Animals from one site to another to replace a lost portion of the body surface Skin
Term
dermis
Definition
the layer of skin immediately beneath the epidermis; corium
Term
diaphoresis
Definition
secretion of sweat
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
bluish-black discoloration of an area in the skin or membrane caused by an escape of blood; bruise
Term
eczema
Definition
A pruritic papulovesicular Dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents
Term
electrodesiccation
Definition
a technique that uses and electrical spark to burn and destroy tissue
Term
epidermis
Definition
the outermost layer of the skin
Term
epithelium
Definition
tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body
Term
erythremia
Definition
abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
Term
erythroderma
Definition
see erythema
Term
exanthematous viral diseases
Definition
skin eruption or rash accompanied by inflammation
Term
excoriation
Definition
injury to the surface of the skin caused by trauma
Term
exfoliation
Definition
the removal of dead skin cells
Term
fissure
Definition
a crack like sore in the skin
Term
fistula
Definition
an abnormal passageway between two tubular organs or from an organ to the body surface
Term
fulguration
Definition
Procedures using an electrically heated wire or scalpel to treat Hemorrhage
Term
furuncle
Definition
localized pus producing infection deep in a follicle; a boil
Term
gangrene
Definition
death of tissue, most often involving extremeties
Term
hemangioma
Definition
a benign tumor consisting of a mass of blood vessels
Term
heparin
Definition
a natural substance produced by the body tissues
Term
herpes zoster
Definition
An acute infectious, usually self-limited, Disease believed to represent activation of latent Varicella-Zoster Virus (Herpesvirus 3
Term
hirsutism
Definition
excessive body hair in an adult male pattern that occurs in women
Term
histamine
Definition
a substance found in all cells that is released in allergic inflammatory reactions
Term
histiocyte
Definition
macrophage; a large phagocytic cell occuring in the walls of blood vessels
Term
histology
Definition
The study of the structure of various Tissues of organisms on a microscopic level
Term
hydrocele
Definition
fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum
Term
ichthyosis
Definition
Any of several generalized Skin disorders characterized by dryness, roughness, and scaliness, due to Hypertrophy of the stratum corneum Epidermis
Term
impetigo
Definition
pustular lesions that Rupture and discharge a thin, Amber-colored fluid that dries and Forms a crust
Term
intugement, integumentary system
Definition
The outer covering of the body composed of the Skin and the Skin appendages, which are the Hair, the Nails; and the Sebaceous Glands and the Sweat Glands and their ducts
Term
kaposis sarcoma
Definition
A multicentric, malignant neoplastic vascular proliferation characterized by the development of bluish-red cutaneous nodules, usually on the Lower Extremities
Term
keloid
Definition
A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging Scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts of Collagen in the Dermis during Connective Tissue repair
Term
keratin
Definition
A class of Fibrous Proteins or Scleroproteins that represents the principal constituent of Epidermis
Term
keratolytic
Definition
treatment to remove warts and other lesions in which the epidermis produces excess skin
Term
keratosis
Definition
a scaly or crusty growth (lesion)
Term
laceration
Definition
a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh
Term
lanugo
Definition
fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn
Term
lesion
Definition
a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, tumor
Term
leukoderma
Definition
a cutaneous condition, an acquired condition with localized loss of pigmentation of the skin
Term
leukoplakia
Definition
a predominantly white lesion of the oral mucosa
Term
lipocyte
Definition
Adipocytes, also known as lipocytes and fat cells
Term
lipohypertrophy
Definition
a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat
Term
liposuction
Definition
a type of cosmetic surgery that removes fat from the human body in an attempt to change its shape
Term
lunula
Definition
the crescent-shaped whitish area of the bed of a fingernail or toenail
Term
macule
Definition
a flat, distinct, discolored area of skin
Term
malignant melanoma
Definition
a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes
Term
melanin
Definition
a dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals.
Term
melanocytes
Definition
a mature melanin-forming cell, typically in the skin
Term
mycosis
Definition
the presence of parasitic fungi in or on any part of the body
Term
nevus
Definition
a mole
Term
nodule
Definition
a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one
Term
onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown toe nail
Term
onychogryposis
Definition
refers to nails that have thickened and developed a deep curve
Term
onycholysis
Definition
is the painless separation of the nail from the nail bed
Term
onychomycosis
Definition
a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails
Term
onychophagia
Definition
is an oral compulsive habit to bite the nails
Term
pachyderma
Definition
the thickening of skin
Term
papule
Definition
a small, raised, solid pimple or swelling, often forming part of a rash on the skin
Term
pediculosis
Definition
infestation of lice
Term
pemphigus
Definition
a skin disease in which watery blisters form on the skin
Term
petechia
Definition
a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin
Term
pilonidal cyst
Definition
an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris
Term
plantar warts
Definition
hard, grainy growths that usually appear on the heels or balls of your feet, areas that feel the most pressure
Term
polyp
Definition
abnormal growths of tissue that can be found in any organ that has blood vessels
Term
pruritus
Definition
severe itching of the skin
Term
purpura
Definition
a rash of purple spots on the skin caused by internal bleeding from small blood vessels
Term
pustule
Definition
a small elevation of the skin containing cloudy or purulent material (pus) usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells
Term
rosacea
Definition
a long term skin condition characterized by facial redness, small and superficial dilated blood vessels on facial skin
Term
scabies
Definition
A contagious, intensely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, burrowing mite
Term
scleroderma
Definition
Chronic hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
Term
sebaceous cyst
Definition
A small, slow-growing, noncancerous bump beneath the skin
Term
seborrheic dermatitus
Definition
A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp
Term
seborrheic keratoses
Definition
A noncancerous skin condition that appears as a waxy brown, black, or tan growth
Term
seborrheic warts
Definition
non-cancerous (benign) warty growths that occur on the skin
Term
sebum
Definition
microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter
Term
skin biopsy
Definition
a procedure in which a sample of skin tissue is removed, processed, and examined under a microscope
Term
squamous epethelium
Definition
a single layer of flat cells in contact with the basal lamina
Term
stratified
Definition
to form or arrange
Term
stratum
Definition
usually one of many layers
Term
stratum basale
Definition
the deepest layer of the five epidermis layers
Term
stratum corneum
Definition
the horny outer layer of the skin
Term
subcutaneous tissue
Definition
the innermost layer of skin
Term
subungual hematoma
Definition
common nail bed injuries caused by blunt or sharp trauma to the fingers or toes
Term
sudoriferous gland
Definition
sweat glands
Term
systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue
Term
tinea
Definition
a skin infection with a dermatophyte (ringworm) fungus
Term
tinea capitis
Definition
a fungal infection of the scalp. It is also called ringworm of the scalp
Term
tinea corporis
Definition
a skin infection that is caused by fungi. It is also called ringworm
Term
tinea cruris
Definition
a pruritic superficial fungal infection of the groin and adjacent skin
Term
tinea pedis
Definition
A fungal infection that usually begins between the toes
Term
trichiasis
Definition
ingrowth or introversion of the eyelashes
Term
ulcer
Definition
painful sores that can be found in the stomach lining or small intestine
Term
urticaria
Definition
hives
Term
verruca
Definition
plantar warts that commonly occur on the soles of the feet or around the toe area
Term
vesicle
Definition
a fluid- or air-filled cavity or sac
Term
vitiligo
Definition
A disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches
Term
wheal
Definition
a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure
Term
xanthoderma
Definition
yellow coloration of the skin
Term
xanthosis
Definition
a yellowish discoloration of degenerating tissue chemical tissues, especially seen in malignant neoplasms
Term
xeroderma
Definition
Excessive or abnormal dryness of the skin
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
the smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints
Term
acetabular
Definition
a concave surface of the pelvis
Term
calcaneodynia
Definition
Pain at the heel
Term
cancellous bone
Definition
one of the two types of bone tissue found in the human body
Term
carpals
Definition
There are eight carpal bones in each wrist
Term
cervical vertebrae
Definition
The cervical vertebrae are the seven cylindrical bones, or vertebral bodies , that provide support and structure for the cervical spine.
Term
coccygeal
Definition
a small triangular bone forming the lower extremity of the spinal column in humans
Term
coccyx
Definition
tailbone pain
Term
condyle
Definition
the round prominence at the end of a bone
Term
costochondral
Definition
the joints between the ribs and costal cartilage in the front of the rib cage
Term
craniotomy
Definition
surgical opening into the skull
Term
diaphysis
Definition
the shaft or central part of a long bone.
Term
dual energy X ray absorptiometry
Definition
a means of measuring bone mineral density
Term
epephyseal line
Definition
is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone. The plate is found in children and adolescents
Term
ethmoid bone
Definition
an unpaired bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain
Term
Ewing's sarcoma
Definition
a type of tumor that forms from a certain kind of cell in bone or soft tissue
Term
femoral
Definition
a large artery in the thigh and the main arterial supply to the lower limb
Term
femur
Definition
thighbone
Term
fibula
Definition
the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans
Term
fibular
Definition
calf bone is a leg bone located on the lateral side of the tibia
Term
fissure
Definition
a narrow opening or crack
Term
fontanelle
Definition
the space where two sutures join forms a membrane-covered "soft spot" called a fontanelle
Term
foramen
Definition
any opening
Term
haversian canals
Definition
any of the minute tubes that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels
Term
hematopoiesis
Definition
the process by which blood cells are formed
Term
humeral
Definition
of or relating to the humerus
Term
humerus
Definition
The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
Term
hyoid bone
Definition
a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue.
Term
iliac
Definition
he superior border of the wing of ilium and the superolateral margin of the greater pelvis.
Term
kyphosis
Definition
A forward rounding of the back; hunchback
Term
lacrimal bones
Definition
a small bone forming part of the eye socket
Term
laminectomy
Definition
a surgical operation to remove the back of one or more vertebrae, usually to give access to the spinal cord or to relieve pressure on nerves
Term
lordosis
Definition
refers to the normal inward lordotic curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine
Term
lumbar
Definition
relating to the lower part of the back.
Term
lumbar vertebrae
Definition
the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis
Term
mandibular
Definition
In the midline on the anterior surface of the mandible is a faint ridge
Term
mastoiditis
Definition
the result of an infection that extends to the air cells of the skull behind the ear
Term
maxillary
Definition
of or attached to a jaw or jawbone, especially the upper jaw
Term
medullary cavity
Definition
the central cavity of bone shafts
Term
metacarpals
Definition
any of the five bones of the hand.
Term
metatarsals
Definition
any of the bones of the foot
Term
nasal conchae
Definition
one of the turbinates in the nose
Term
occipital bone
Definition
a saucer-shaped membrane bone
Term
olecranon
Definition
the bony prominence of the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna.
Term
orthopedics
Definition
the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system
Term
ossification
Definition
the process of laying down new bone material by cells called osteoblasts
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
a cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation.
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
a large multinucleate bone cell that absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing
Term
osteocytes
Definition
a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
Term
osteogenic sarcoma
Definition
a cancer that starts in the bone
Term
osteoma
Definition
a new piece of bone usually growing on another piece of bone
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
softening of the bones, typically through a deficiency of vitamin D or calcium
Term
osteoperosis
Definition
a condition of fragile bone with an increased susceptibility to fracture
Term
palatine bones
Definition
The palatine bone is an irregular bone of the facial skeleton
Term
parietal bones
Definition
a bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side of the skull
Term
patella
Definition
the kneecap
Term
patellar
Definition
protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
Term
pelvimetry
Definition
the assessment of the female pelvis in relation to the birth of a baby.
Term
periosteum
Definition
a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints
Term
phalanges
Definition
the bones that make up the fingers of the hand and the toes of the foot
Term
phalangitis
Definition
inflammation of a finger or toe, caused by infection of the soft tissues, bone, or joints
Term
pubic
Definition
of or relating to the pubes or pubis
Term
rachitis
Definition
a pathological condition in some way connected with a protracted disturbance of digestion
Term
radial
Definition
of or arranged like rays or the radii of a circle; diverging in lines from a common center
Term
radius
Definition
a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere.
Term
resorption
Definition
the process or action by which something is reabsorbed.
Term
sacrum
Definition
a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine
Term
scapular
Definition
of or relating to the shoulder or shoulder blade
Term
scoliosis
Definition
curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine
Term
sesamoid bones
Definition
a small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure
Term
sinus
Definition
a connected system of hollow cavities in the skull
Term
sphednoid bone
Definition
a compound bone that forms the base of the cranium, behind the eye and below the front part of the brain
Term
spondylosis
Definition
pain from degenerative conditions of the spine
Term
substernal
Definition
situated or perceived behind or below the sternum
Term
sulcus
Definition
a groove or furrow, especially one on the surface of the brain.
Term
supraclavicular
Definition
lymph nodes found superior to the clavicle
Term
sutures
Definition
a stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Term
talipes equinovarus
Definition
a deformity of the foot and ankle that a baby can be born with
Term
tarsals
Definition
A set of seven irregularly shaped bones. They are situated proximally in the foot
Term
thoracic vertebrae
Definition
compose the middle segment of the vertebral column
Term
tibia
Definition
the shinbone
Term
trabeculae
Definition
the thin columns and plates of bone that create a spongy structure in a cancellous bone
Term
trochanter
Definition
an anatomical part of the femur connecting to the hip bone
Term
tubercle
Definition
a small rounded projection or protuberance, especially on a bone or on the surface
Term
tuberosity
Definition
a rounded prominence; especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments
Term
ulna
Definition
the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb.
Term
vertebrae
Definition
the bones or segments composing the spinal column
Term
vertebral foramen
Definition
hole between vertebrae
Term
vomer
Definition
one of the unpaired facial bones of the skull
Term
zygomatic bones
Definition
a paired bone which articulates with the maxilla, the temporal bone, the sphenoid bone and the frontal bone
Term
abduction
Definition
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Term
adduction
Definition
the movement of a body part toward the body's midline
Term
ankylosing spondylitiis
Definition
a relatively rare form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine and sacroiliac joints
Term
ankylosis
Definition
Stiffening or fixation of a joint as the result of a disease process
Term
arthralgia
Definition
joint pain
Term
arthritis
Definition
is inflammation of one or more of your joints
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
A procedure in which a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain fluid from the joint.
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
the fusion of vertebrae over a joint space
Term
arthrography
Definition
the radiographic visualization of a joint
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
the operative formation or restoration of a joint.
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
a procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems
Term
articular
Definition
of or relating to a joint.
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones forming a synovial joint
Term
articulation
Definition
a joint between bones or cartilages in the vertebrate
Term
atrophy
Definition
decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
Term
biceps
Definition
a muscle having two heads
Term
biceps brachii
Definition
a two-headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
Term
buccal
Definition
administration of medication
Term
buccinator
Definition
a thin broad muscle forming the wall of the cheek and serving to compress the cheek against the teeth and to retract the angle of the mouth
Term
bunion
Definition
a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot
Term
bunionectomy
Definition
a surgical procedure to remove a bunion
Term
bursa
Definition
a cushion between bones, tendons, joints and muscles
Term
bursitis
Definition
the painful inflammation of the bursa
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
an involuntary, striated muscle that is found in the walls of the heart
Term
cartilaginous joint
Definition
a joint in which the apposed bony surfaces are united by cartilage
Term
circumduction
Definition
movement of a limb or extremity so that the distal end describes a circle while the proximal end remains fixed
Term
contracture
Definition
a permanent shortening of a muscle or joint.
Term
crepitation
Definition
the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints
Term
deltoid
Definition
A thick triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, used to raise the arm from the side
Term
diaphragm
Definition
the partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities
Term
dislocation
Definition
displacement of a bone from a joint
Term
dorsal
Definition
Relating to the back or posterior
Term
dorsiflexion
Definition
Upward movement (extension) of the foot or toes or of the hand or fingers
Term
dystonia
Definition
a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably
Term
dystrophy
Definition
A degenerative disorder caused by inadequate or defective nutrition in which the muscles weaken and atrophy.
Term
electrogram
Definition
a tracing of the electrical potentials of a tissue
Term
electroneuromyography
Definition
the peripheral nerves to the muscle under study are stimulated with electric current
Term
erythrocyte sed rate
Definition
a blood test that measures inflammation in the body
Term
extension
Definition
the stretching of a fractured or dislocated limb
Term
fascia
Definition
A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates different layers of tissue
Term
fasciotomy
Definition
a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension
Term
fibroma
Definition
a tumor composed mainly of fibrous or fully developed connective tissue
Term
fibrous joint
Definition
the site of the junction or union of two or more bones of the body
Term
flexion
Definition
a bending movement around a joint in a limb
Term
ganglion
Definition
a mass of nerve tissue existing outside the central nervous system
Term
gastrocnemius
Definition
the largest and most superficial muscle of the calf of the leg
Term
gout
Definition
Intense joint inflammation
Term
hallux valgus
Definition
an abnormal deviation of the big toe away from the midline of the body
Term
hamstring muscles
Definition
any of three muscles at the back of the thigh that function to flex and rotate the leg
Term
herniated disk
Definition
a condition in which the annulus fibrosus (outer portion) of the vertebral disc is torn
Term
hinge joint
Definition
a joint between bones
Term
insertion
Definition
the part of a muscle by which it is attached to the part to be moved
Term
latissimus dorsi
Definition
a broad flat superficial muscle chiefly of the middle and lower back that extends, adducts, and rotates the arm medially and draws the shoulder downward and backward
Term
leiomyofibroma
Definition
a tumor consisting of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, commonly occurring in the uterus
Term
ligament
Definition
a tough band of tissue that serves to connect the articular extremities of bones or to support or retain an organ in place
Term
lyme disease
Definition
An inflammatory disease
Term
masseter
Definition
a large muscle that raises the lower jaw and assists in mastication
Term
muscle biopsy
Definition
a procedure in which a piece of muscle tissue is removed from an organism and examined
Term
muscular dystrophy
Definition
One of a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement.
Term
myalgia
Definition
muscle pain
Term
myositis
Definition
a rare disease in which the muscle fibers and skin are inflamed and damaged
Term
needle aspiration
Definition
the process of obtaining a sample of cells and bits of tissue for examination by applying suction through a fine needle attached to a syringe
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
a progressive disorder of the joints caused by gradual loss of cartilage
Term
pectoral
Definition
Muscles of the "anterior chest" (the front of the chest).
Term
pelvic girdle
Definition
the right and left hip bones, joined anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and at the sacrum posteriorly
Term
photosensitivity
Definition
an abnormally high sensitivity to sunlight
Term
plantar flexion
Definition
movement of the foot in which the foot or toes flex downward toward the sole
Term
polymyositis
Definition
an inflammatory muscle disease, inflammation of several muscles at once
Term
pronation
Definition
rotation of an anatomical part towards the midline
Term
pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy
Definition
The most common form of muscular dystrophy, in which fat and fibrous tissue infiltrate muscle tissue, causing eventual weakening of the respiratory muscles and the myocardium
Term
quadriceps femoris
Definition
a large extensor muscle of the front of the thigh divided above into four parts
Term
rhabdomyosarcoma
Definition
a malignant tumor composed of striated muscle fibers.
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
a usually chronic disease that is considered an autoimmune disease
Term
rheumatoid factor
Definition
an autoantibody of high molecular weight that reacts against immunoglobulins of the class IgG and is often present in rheumatoid arthritis.
Term
rotation
Definition
the turning of a body part
Term
sciatica
Definition
refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve
Term
skeletal muscle
Definition
A muscle that is connected at either or both extremities with a bone
Term
sternomastoid
Definition
a muscle of the neck that is attached to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and to the superior nuchal line and by separate heads to the sternum and clavicle
Term
striated muscle
Definition
skeletal or voluntary muscle in which cross-striations occur in the fibers
Term
subluxation
Definition
the presence of an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ
Term
supination
Definition
rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward
Term
suture
Definition
The line of junction or an immovable joint between two bones
Term
synovial fluid
Definition
a transparent viscid lubricating fluid secreted by a membrane of an articulation
Term
synovial membrane
Definition
the dense connective-tissue membrane that secretes synovial fluid
Term
systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue
Term
temporal
Definition
of or relating to the temples or the sides of the skull behind the orbits.
Term
tendonitis
Definition
is inflammation or irritation of a tendon
Term
tendon
Definition
a tough cord or band of dense white fibrous connective tissue that unites a muscle with some other part
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
is the inflammation of the fluid-filled sheath that surrounds a tendon
Term
tibialis anterior
Definition
either of two muscles of the calf of the leg
Term
torso
Definition
trunk of the body
Term
trapezius
Definition
a broad, flat muscle on each side of the upper and back part of the neck, shoulders, and back
Term
triceps
Definition
a muscle that arises from three heads:a: the large extensor muscle that is situated along the back of the upper arm
Term
triceps brachii
Definition
the large muscle on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates
Term
visceral muscle
Definition
the smooth, involuntary muscles of the visceral muscle tissue (which lines the blood vessels, stomach, digestive tract, and other internal organs
Term
viscous
Definition
having a glutinous consistency and the quality of sticking or adhering
Term
voluntary muscle
Definition
muscle whose action is normally controlled by an individual's will
Term
absence seizure
Definition
the term given to a type of seizure involving staring spells
Term
acetylcholine
Definition
a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical released by a nerve cell or neuron
Term
afferent nerves
Definition
bearing or conducting inward; specifically : conveying impulses toward the central nervous system
Term
agnosia
Definition
An inability to recognize sensory inputs such as light, sound, and touch
Term
agraphia
Definition
an acquired neurological disorder causing a loss in the ability to communicate
Term
alzheimer's disease
Definition
a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the brain's nerve cells
Term
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Definition
is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord
Term
analgesia
Definition
encompasses a class of drugs that are designed to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness
Term
analgesic
Definition
A medication that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness
Term
anencephaly
Definition
the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp that occurs during embryonic development
Term
anesthesia
Definition
a temporary induced state with one or more of analgesia (relief from or prevention of pain), paralysis (muscle relaxation), amnesia (loss of memory), and unconsciousness.
Term
anesthesiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in anesthesiology.
Term
aneurysm
Definition
an abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall.
Term
aphasia
Definition
a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate
Term
apraxia
Definition
The inability to execute a voluntary motor movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle function
Term
arachnoid membrane
Definition
a thin membrane of the brain and spinal cord
Term
astrocyte
Definition
Star-shaped connective tissue cells of the nervous system
Term
astrocytoma
Definition
a tumor that arises from the star-shaped cells (astrocytes) that form the supportive tissue of the brain
Term
ataxia
Definition
a lack of muscle coordination which may affect speech, eye movements, the ability to swallow, walking, picking up objects and other voluntary movements
Term
aura
Definition
A sensation perceived by a patient that precedes a condition affecting the brain
Term
autonomic nervous system
Definition
a part of the vertebrate nervous system that innervates smooth and cardiac muscle and glandular tissues and governs involuntary actions
Term
axon
Definition
a usually long and single nerve-cell process that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body.
Term
babinski's reflex
Definition
a usually long and single nerve-cell process that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body.
Term
bell's palsy
Definition
Paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the face
Term
blood-brain barrier
Definition
a naturally occurring barrier created by the modification of brain capillaries
Term
bradyesthesia
Definition
Slow sensory perception
Term
bradykinesia
Definition
A decrease in spontaneity and movement
Term
brain abscess
Definition
abscess within the brain tissue caused by inflammation and collection of immune cells and infected material
Term
brudzinski's sign
Definition
involuntary bending of the knees and hips
Term
burr hole
Definition
a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
Chronic pain, numbness, or tingling in the hand, caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist
Term
cauda equina
Definition
the bundle of nerve roots from the lumbar and sacral levels that branch off the bottom of the spinal cord
Term
causalgia
Definition
a constant usually burning pain that results from injury to a peripheral nerve and is often considered a type of complex regional pain syndrome.
Term
cephalalgia
Definition
pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs
Term
cerebellospinal
Definition
of or relating to the spinal cord and cerebellum
Term
cerebellum
Definition
a large dorsally projecting part of the brain concerned especially with the coordination of muscles
Term
cerebral angiography
Definition
a diagnostic test that can find blockages in the blood vessels of your head and neck
Term
cerebral contusion
Definition
injury to tissues with skin discoloration and without breakage of skin; called also bruise
Term
cerebral cortex
Definition
the convoluted surface layer of gray matter of the cerebrum that functions chiefly in coordination of sensory and motor information
Term
cerebral palsy
Definition
brain damage is caused by brain injury or abnormal development of the brain
Term
cerebritis
Definition
Inflammation of the brain
Term
cerebrospinal fluid
Definition
a colorless liquid that is comparable to serum
Term
cerebrovascular accident
Definition
the medical term for a stroke
Term
cerebrum
Definition
The largest part of the brain.
Term
cheyne-stokes respirations
Definition
An abnormal pattern of breathing
Term
chordotomy
Definition
A cordotomy is a surgical procedure that is used to relieve pain by cutting the nerves of the spinal cord
Term
cisternal puncture
Definition
a diagnostic procedure that can be performed in order to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid
Term
cluster headache
Definition
a type of headache. It is one-sided head pain that may involve tearing of the eyes and a stuffy nose
Term
coma
Definition
a state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened
Term
comatose
Definition
is a state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened
Term
contracture
Definition
the result of a stiffness or constriction in your muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, or skin that restricts normal movement.
Term
convolution
Definition
A coiling or rolling of an organ
Term
craniotomy
Definition
a surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain
Term
degeneration disk
Definition
the symptoms of lower back pain and/or radiating pain
Term
dementia
Definition
a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss...
Term
demyelination
Definition
any disease of the nervous system in which the myelin sheath of neurons is damaged
Term
dendrite
Definition
any of the usually branching protoplasmic processes that conduct impulses toward the body of a nerve cell.
Term
diencephalon
Definition
the posterior subdivision of the forebrain—called also betweenbrain, interbrain
Term
diplopia
Definition
a disorder of vision in which two images of a single object are seen
Term
dura mater
Definition
the tough fibrous membrane that envelops the brain and spinal cord external to the arachnoid and pia mater
Term
dyslexia
Definition
a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words
Term
dysphasia
Definition
is an impairment of language
Term
dystonia
Definition
a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably
Term
echoencephalography
Definition
the use of ultrasound to examine and measure internal structures
Term
efferent nerves
Definition
carries impulses away from the central nervous system
Term
electroencephalography
Definition
A technique for studying the electrical currents within the brain
Term
embolism
Definition
The obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance or a blood clot that travels through the bloodstream, lodging in a blood vessel, plugging the vessel
Term
encephalitis
Definition
is acute inflammation (swelling up) of the brain resulting either from a viral infection or when the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks brain tissue
Term
epidural space
Definition
the area between the dura mater (a membrane) and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels
Term
epilepsy
Definition
When nerve cells in the brain fire electrical impulses at a rate of up to four times higher than normal, this causes a sort of electrical storm in the brain, known as a seizure. A pattern of repeated seizures is referred to as epilepsy.
Term
fissure
Definition
It is a deep fold that involves the entire thickness of the brain wall.
Term
fontanelle
Definition
a membrane-covered opening in bone or between bones; specifically : any of the spaces closed by membranous structures between the uncompleted angles of the parietal bones and the neighboring bones of a fetal or young skull.
Term
gait
Definition
a manner of walking or moving on foot.
Term
ganglion
Definition
a mass of nerve tissue containing cell bodies of neurons that is located outside the central nervous system and forms an enlargement upon a nerve or upon two or more nerves at their point of junction
Term
glioma
Definition
A brain tumor that begin in a glial, or supportive, cell, in the brain or spinal cord
Term
grand mal siezure
Definition
a generalized tonic-clonic seizure — features a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions
Term
guillain-barre syndrome
Definition
A disorder characterized by progressive symmetrical paralysis and loss of reflexes
Term
gyrus
Definition
cerebral dysfunction
Term
hematoma
Definition
A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel
Term
hemiparesis
Definition
Weakness affecting one side of the body
Term
hemiplegia
Definition
total or partial paralysis of one side of the body that results from disease of or injury to the motor centers of the brain
Term
herniated disk
Definition
a condition in which the annulus fibrosus (outer portion) of the vertebral disc is torn, enabling the nucleus (inner portion) to herniate or extrude through the fibers
Term
herpes zoster
Definition
Shingles
Term
huntington's chorea
Definition
a hereditary brain disorder that is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition
Term
hydrocephalus
Definition
an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain
Term
hyposthenia
Definition
lack of strength : bodily weakness.
Term
hypothalamus
Definition
The area of the brain that secretes substances that influence pituitary and other gland function and is involved in the control of body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other processes that regulate body equilibrium.
Term
interneurons
Definition
a neuron that conveys impulses from one neuron to another
Term
intercranial tumors
Definition
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain
Term
intrathecal
Definition
introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord
Term
kinesiology
Definition
the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement.
Term
laminectomy
Definition
A surgical procedure in which the posterior arch of a vertebra is removed.
Term
lethargy
Definition
Relatively mild impairment of consciousness resulting in reduced alertness and awareness
Term
longitudinal fissure
Definition
the deep groove that divides the cerebrum into right and left hemispheres.
Term
lumbar puncture
Definition
a “spinal tap.” It's a medical procedure that can involve collecting a sample of cerebrospinal fluid
Term
medulla oblongata
Definition
the part of the vertebrate brain that is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord and that contains the centers controlling involuntary vital functions — see brain illustration.
Term
meninges
Definition
The three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
Term
meningitis
Definition
is inflammation of the meninges. The meninges is the collective name for the three membranes that envelope the brain and spinal cord
Term
meningocele
Definition
a protrusion of meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column (as in spina bifida) forming a cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
Term
meningomylocele
Definition
a protrusion of meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the spinal column.
Term
mentastic intracranial tumors
Definition
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain.
Term
microglia
Definition
glia consisting of small cells with few processes that are scattered throughout the central nervous system
Term
midbrain
Definition
the middle of the three primary divisions of the developing vertebrate brain
Term
migraine headache
Definition
A migraine is a type of headache. It may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light and sound
Term
motor nerves
Definition
a neuron that passes from the central nervous system or a ganglion toward or to a muscle and conducts a nerve impulse that causes movement
Term
multiple sclerosis
Definition
a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
a disease characterized by progressive weakness and exhaustibility of voluntary muscles without atrophy or sensory disturbance and caused by an autoimmune attack on acetylcholine receptors at neuromuscular junctions.
Term
myelin sheath
Definition
the insulating covering that surrounds an axon with multiple spiral layers of myelin
Term
myelocele
Definition
spina bifida in which the neural tissue of the spinal cord is exposed.
Term
myelography
Definition
A myelogram is an X-ray study that involves the injection of a dye into the spinal canal to assess the nerve roots
Term
narcolepsy
Definition
a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep
Term
narcosis
Definition
a state of stupor, unconsciousness, or arrested activity produced by the influence of narcotics or other chemical or physical agents — compare nitrogen narcosis
Term
neuralgia
Definition
acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or more nerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structure
Term
neurectomy
Definition
the surgical excision of part of a nerve
Term
neuritis
Definition
an inflammatory or degenerative lesion of a nerve marked especially by pain, sensory disturbances, and impaired or lost reflexes—compare neuralgia
Term
neuroblastoma
Definition
a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body
Term
neuroglia
Definition
sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system
Term
neurologist
Definition
A neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles
Term
neurology
Definition
The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.
Term
neuron
Definition
one of the cells that constitute nervous tissue, that have the property of transmitting and receiving nerve impulses
Term
neuropathy
Definition
the term used to describe a problem with the nerves
Term
neurosurgeon
Definition
A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the nervous system.
Term
neurosurgery
Definition
: surgery of nervous structures (as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)
Term
neurotransmitter
Definition
a substance (as norepinephrine or acetylcholine) that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse—see false neurotransmitter.
Term
nuchal rigidity
Definition
impaired neck flexion resulting from muscle spasm (not actual rigidity) of the extensor muscles of the neck; usually attributed to meningeal irritation.
Term
occlusion
Definition
Any contact between the incising or masticating surfaces of the upper and lower teeth
Term
oligodendrocytes
Definition
a glial cell that resembles an astrocyte but is smaller with few and slender processes having few branches and that forms the myelin sheath around axons in the central nervous system
Term
palliative
Definition
a multidisciplinary approach to specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses.
Term
paraplegia
Definition
partial or complete paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs that is usually due to injury or disease of the spinal cord in the thoracic or lumbar region
Term
parasympathetic nerves
Definition
the autonomic nervous system that contains chiefly cholinergic fibers, that tends to induce secretion, to increase the tone and contractility of smooth muscle, and to slow heart rate, and that consists of a cranial and a sacral part
Term
parasympathomimetic
Definition
pertaining to a substance producing effects similar to those caused by stimulation of a parasympathetic nerve
Term
paresthesia
Definition
a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
Term
parkinsons's disease
Definition
a chronic progressive neurological disease
Term
peripheral nervous system
Definition
the part of the nervous system that is outside the central nervous system
Term
peripheral neuritis
Definition
inflammation of one or more peripheral nerves.
Term
petit mal seizure
Definition
A form of epilepsy with very brief, unannounced lapses in consciousness
Term
phagocytosis
Definition
A form of epilepsy with very brief, unannounced lapses in consciousness
Term
pia mater
Definition
the delicate and highly vascular membrane of connective tissue investing the brain and spinal cord
Term
pineal body
Definition
a small body that arises from the roof of the third ventricle and is enclosed by the pia mater and that functions primarily as an endocrine gland that produces melatonin
Term
plexus
Definition
a network or tangle of lymphatic vessels, nerves, or veins.
Term
pneumoencephalography
Definition
a common medical procedure in which most of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was drained from around the brain
Term
poliomyelitis
Definition
an acute infectious disease caused by the poliovirus and characterized by fever, motor paralysis, and atrophy of skeletal muscles
Term
pons
Definition
a broad mass of chiefly transverse nerve fibers in the mammalian brain stem
Term
positron emission tomography
Definition
an imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning
Term
postpolio syndrome
Definition
a neurologic disorder characterized by new and progressive muscular weakness, pain, and fatigue many years after the acute paralytic polio
Term
primary intracranial tumors
Definition
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain
Term
quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all four limbs
Term
receptor
Definition
a cell or group of cells that receives stimuli : sense organ
Term
Reye's syndrome
Definition
an often fatal encephalopathy especially of childhood characterized by fever, vomiting, fatty infiltration of the liver, and swelling of the kidneys and brain.
Term
rhizotomy
Definition
a surgical procedure to sever nerve roots in the spinal cord
Term
Romberg test
Definition
a test of the body's sense of positioning
Term
sciatica
Definition
a symptom rather than a specific disease
Term
sensory
Definition
of or relating to sensation or the senses
Term
sensory nerve
Definition
a nerve that passes impulses from receptors toward or to the central nervous system
Term
shingles
Definition
a disease caused by reactivation of a previous infection with the herpes zoster virus that results in a painful localized skin rash, usually with blisters (fluid-filled sacs) on top of reddish skin
Term
somatic nervous system
Definition
operates muscles that are under voluntary control
Term
spina bifida cystica
Definition
A bony defect in the vertebral column that causes a cleft in that column
Term
stereotaxic neurosurgery
Definition
A procedure in which needles or electrodes are passed through brain tissue into designated trouble spots
Term
stimulus
Definition
Something that can elicit or evoke a physiological response in a cell, a tissue, or an organism
Term
stupor
Definition
A state of impaired consciousness in which the patient shows a marked diminution in reactivity to environmental stimuli and can be aroused only by continual stimulation.
Term
subarachnoid space
Definition
a potential space. It normally contains cerebrospinal fluid
Term
subdural space
Definition
a potential space that can be opened by the separation of the arachnoid mater from the dura mater as the result of trauma, pathologic process, or the absence of cerebrospinal fluid as seen in a cadaver.
Term
sulcus
Definition
furrow, groove; especially : a shallow furrow on the surface of the brain
Term
sympathectomy
Definition
a surgical procedure that destroys nerves in the sympathetic nervous system.
Term
sympathetic nerves
Definition
the part of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned especially with preparing the body to react to situations
Term
synapse
Definition
junction between an axon terminal of one neuron and either the initial axon segment or an axon terminal of another nerve cell
Term
syncope
Definition
The medical term for fainting
Term
tay-sachs disease
Definition
a genetic disorder caused by a missing enzyme that results in the accumulation of a fatty substance in the nervous system.
Term
thalamus
Definition
The thalamus is a structure in the middle of the brain. It works to correlate several important processes, including consciousness, sleep, and sensory interpretation
Term
thrombosis
Definition
The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel
Term
tonic-clonic seizure
Definition
In the tonic phase the body becomes entire rigid, and in the clonic phase there is uncontrolled jerking
Term
tractotomy
Definition
Incision of a nerve tract in the brainstem or spinal cord, usually for the relief of pain.
Term
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Definition
a therapy that uses low-voltage electrical current for pain relief
Term
trigeminal neuralgia
Definition
severe, paroxysmal bursts of pain in one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve; often induced by touching trigger points in or about the mouth.
Term
ventricle
Definition
a cavity of a bodily part or organ: asa: a chamber of the heart which receives blood
Term
ventriculostomy
Definition
a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole
Term
aquired immunity
Definition
immunity that develops after exposure to a suitable agent
Term
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Definition
a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system
Term
adenoids
Definition
an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue
Term
agglutination
Definition
a reaction in which particles (as red blood cells or bacteria) suspended in a liquid collect into clumps and which occurs especially as a serological response to a specific antibody
Term
albumin
Definition
any of numerous simple heat-coagulable water-soluble proteins that occur in blood plasma or serum, muscle
Term
allergen
Definition
A substance that can cause an allergic reaction
Term
allergy
Definition
occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless for most people
Term
anaphylaxis
Definition
a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Term
anemia
Definition
the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.
Term
anisocytosis
Definition
a patient's red blood cells are of unequal size.
Term
antibodies
Definition
An immunoglobulin, a specialized immune protein, produced because of the introduction of an antigen into the body, and which possesses the remarkable ability to combine with the very antigen that triggered its production.
Term
antigens
Definition
any substance (as an immunogen or a hapten) foreign to the body that evokes an immune response
Term
aplastic anemia
Definition
anemia that is characterized by defective function of the blood-forming organs
Term
ascites
Definition
a gastroenterological term for an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that exceeds 25 mL.
Term
basophil
Definition
a basophilic substance or structure; especially : a white blood cell with basophilic granules that is similar in function to a mast cell.
Term
bilirubin
Definition
an orange-yellow substance made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells.
Term
blastocyte
Definition
An undifferentiated blastomere of the morula, blastula, or blastocyst stage of an embryo
Term
chromophilic
Definition
Staining readily; denoting certain cells and histologic structures
Term
coagulation
Definition
the clotting of blood
Term
corpuscle
Definition
a living cell; especially : one (as a red or white blood cell or a cell in cartilage or bone) not aggregated into continuous tissues
Term
cytogenisis
Definition
The origin and development of cells.
Term
cytomegalovirus
Definition
a common virus that can infect almost anyone
Term
differentiation
Definition
Partial removal of a stain from a histologic section to accentuate the staining differences of tissue components
Term
direct antiglobulin
Definition
used primarily to help determine whether the cause of hemolytic anemia
Term
dyscrasia
Definition
an abnormal condition of the body; especially : an imbalance of components of the blood.
Term
edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues
Term
electrophoresis
Definition
the movement of suspended particles through a medium
Term
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Definition
This is a rapid immunochemical test that involves an enzyme (a protein that catalyzes a biochemical reaction)
Term
eosinophilia
Definition
abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood that is characteristic of allergic states and various parasitic infections—called also acidophilia.
Term
erythremia
Definition
A chronic form of polycythemia of unknown cause, characterized by an increase in blood volume and red blood cells, bone marrow hyperplasia, redness or cyanosis of the skin, and enlargment of the spleen.
Term
erythroblast
Definition
a polychromatic nucleated cell of red marrow that synthesizes hemoglobin and that is an intermediate in the initial stage of red blood cell formation
Term
erythrocyte
Definition
A cell that contains hemoglobin and can carry oxygen to the body
Term
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Definition
a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the body
Term
erythrocytopenia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells
Term
erythrocytosis
Definition
an increase in the number of circulating red blood cells
Term
erythropoiesis
Definition
The formation of red blood cells.
Term
erythropoietin
Definition
a substance produced by the kidney that leads to the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow
Term
fibrin
Definition
a white insoluble fibrous protein formed from fibrinogen by the action of thrombin especially in the clotting of blood.
Term
fibrinogen
Definition
a plasma protein that is produced in the liver and is converted into fibrin during blood clot formation.
Term
globin
Definition
the chain of hemoglobin that is designated beta and that when deficient or defective causes various anemias
Term
globulin
Definition
any of a class of simple proteins
Term
granulocytosis
Definition
the presence in peripheral blood of an increased number of granulocytes, a category of white blood cells
Term
granulocytes
Definition
any of a group of white blood cells characterized by granule-containing cytoplasm and a usually lobed nucleus
Term
hematocrit
Definition
the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood
Term
hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood
Term
hematology
Definition
The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood and bone marrow as well as of the immunologic, hemostatic (blood clotting) and vascular systems.
Term
heme
Definition
the deep red iron-containing prosthetic group C34H32N4O4Fe of hemoglobin and myoglobin
Term
hemochromatosis
Definition
a hereditary disorder of metabolism involving the deposition of iron-containing pigments in the tissues
Term
hemoglobin
Definition
a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs
Term
hemogram
Definition
A complete detailed record of the findings in a thorough examination of the blood
Term
hemolytic
Definition
the destruction of red blood cells
Term
hemophilia
Definition
an inherited medical condition where the blood does not clot properly
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
a copious discharge of blood from the blood vessels.
Term
hemostasis
Definition
a process which causes bleeding to stop
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
a copious discharge of blood from the blood vessels.
Term
hyperalbuminemia
Definition
excessive albumin content of the blood
Term
hyperlipemia
Definition
the presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood.
Term
hyperlipidemia
Definition
Elevated lipid (fat) levels in the blood.
Term
hypersensitivity
Definition
a set of undesirable reactions produced by the normal immune system
Term
hypersplenism
Definition
an overactive spleen
Term
immune
Definition
a condition of being able to resist a particular disease
Term
immunity
Definition
being highly resistant to a disease because of the formation of humoral antibodies or the development of immunologically competent cells
Term
immunization
Definition
the creation of immunity usually against a particular disease
Term
immunodeficiency
Definition
A disorder caused by an inherited flaw in the immune system that increases the susceptibility to infections
Term
immunologist
Definition
a medical scientist who specializes in immunology
Term
immunology
Definition
the branch of biomedical science encompassing the study of the structure and function of the immune system
Term
immunotherepy
Definition
the treatment or prevention of disease by taking measures to increase immune system functioning
Term
isotonic
Definition
Relating to isotonicity or isotonia
Term
Kaposi's sarcoma
Definition
a form of skin cancer that can involve internal organs
Term
karyocyte
Definition
a normoblast, or developing red blood cell, with a nucleus condensed into a homogenous staining body.
Term
leukemia
Definition
cancer of the blood or bone marrow
Term
leukocyte
Definition
White Blood Cells that help the body fight infections and other diseases.
Term
leukocytopenia
Definition
a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood
Term
lipid profile
Definition
a panel of blood tests that serves as an initial broad medical screening tool for abnormalities in lipids
Term
lymph
Definition
A clear, watery, sometimes faintly yellowish fluid derived from body tissues that contains white blood cells and circulates throughout the lymphatic system
Term
lymphadenitis
Definition
the inflammation of lymph nodes
Term
lymphadenopathy
Definition
disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size, number, or consistency
Term
lymphangiogram
Definition
a special x-ray of the lymph nodes and lymph vessels
Term
lymphocyte
Definition
A white blood cell formed in bone marrow and distributed throughout the body in lymphatic tissue
Term
lymphoma
Definition
a form of cancer that affects the immune system - specifically, it is a cancer of immune cells called lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.
Term
macrophage
Definition
a phagocytic tissue cell of the immune system that may be fixed or freely motile
Term
megakaryocyte
Definition
a large cell that has a lobulated nucleus, is found especially in the bone marrow, and is the source of blood platelets.
Term
monocyte
Definition
a large white blood cell with finely granulated chromatin dispersed throughout the nucleus that is formed in the bone marrow, enters the blood, and migrates into the connective tissue where it differentiates into a macrophage.
Term
monocytopenia
Definition
deficiency of monocytes in the blood
Term
mononucleosis
Definition
Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV, human herpesvirus 4, HHV-4) in which there is an increase of white blood cells that have a single nucleus
Term
morphology
Definition
the study of the form and structure of an organism or any of its parts.
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell.
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
a disease characterized by progressive weakness and exhaustibility of voluntary muscles without atrophy or sensory disturbance
Term
myeloblast
Definition
a large mononuclear nongranular bone marrow cell
Term
myeloid
Definition
of or relating to the spinal cord. 2: of, relating to, or resembling bone marrow.
Term
natural immunity
Definition
immunity possessed by a group (as a species or race) that is present in an individual at birth prior to exposure to a pathogen or antigen
Term
neutrophil
Definition
A type of white blood cell, a granulocyte that is filled with microscopic granules, little sacs containing enzymes that digest microorganisms
Term
nucleus
Definition
a spheroid body within a cell, consisting of a thin nuclear membrane, organelles, one or more nucleoli, chromatin, linin, and nucleoplasm.
Term
pancytopenia
Definition
a medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets
Term
pathogen
Definition
An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Term
pernicious anemia
Definition
Low red blood cell count caused by inadequate vitamin B12. Abbreviated PA
Term
phagocyte
Definition
Any of various organisms or specialized cells that engulf and ingest other cells or particles
Term
plasma
Definition
The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of the volume of blood
Term
platelet
Definition
An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.
Term
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Definition
a pneumonia chiefly affecting immunocompromised individuals that is caused by a microorganism which attacks especially the interstitial and alveolar tissues of the lungs
Term
poikilocytosis
Definition
the presence of poikilocytes in the blood
Term
polycythemia
Definition
a condition marked by an abnormal increase in the number of circulating red blood cells
Term
polycythemia vera
Definition
a slow-growing type of blood cancer in which your bone marrow makes too many red blood cells
Term
prothrombin
Definition
a plasma protein produced in the liver in the presence of vitamin K and converted into thrombin by the action of various activators (as thromboplastin) in the clotting of blood.
Term
prothrombin time
Definition
a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot
Term
reticulocyte
Definition
an immature red blood cell that appears especially during regeneration of lost blood and that has a fine basophilic reticulum formed of the remains of ribosomes.
Term
rouleaux
Definition
the arrangement of red blood cells in fluid blood
Term
sarcoidosis
Definition
A disease of unknown origin that causes small lumps (granulomas) due to chronic inflammation in body tissues
Term
septicemia
Definition
invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms (as bacteria, viruses, or fungi) from a focus of infection that is accompanied by acute systemic illness—called also blood poisoning
Term
seroconvertion
Definition
the interval, several weeks after HIV infection, during which antibodies are first produced and rise to detectable levels
Term
serology
Definition
The branch of science concerned with serum, especially with specific immune or lytic serums; to measure either antigens or antibodies in sera.
Term
serum
Definition
The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood
Term
sickle cell anemia
Definition
A hereditary form of anemia in which the red blood cells become sickle-shaped (shaped like a crescent) and less able to carry oxygen
Term
sideroblast
Definition
atypical, abnormal nucleated erythroblasts (precursors to mature red blood cells) with granules of iron accumulated in the mitochondria surrounding the nucleus.
Term
spheroid
Definition
the ability to form spheroids is a characteristic trait of malignant cells derived from solid tumors
Term
spherocytosis
Definition
a disorder of red blood cells that is inherited as a dominant trait and is characterized by anemia
Term
splenomegaly
Definition
Abnormal enlargement of the spleen
Term
stem cell
Definition
A cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation
Term
susceptible
Definition
having little resistance to a specific infectious disease
Term
T cells
Definition
a cell capable of mounting a specific immune response
Term
thalassemia
Definition
a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin.
Term
thrombin
Definition
a proteolytic enzyme formed from prothrombin that facilitates the clotting of blood
Term
thrombocyte
Definition
A platelet. Crucial to normal blood clotting
Term
thrombocytopenia
Definition
a condition in which you have a low blood platelet count
Term
thromboplastin
Definition
a complex enzyme that is found in brain, lung, and other tissues and especially in blood platelets
Term
thrombosis
Definition
The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel
Term
thrombus
Definition
The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel.
Term
tonsils
Definition
either of a pair of prominent masses of lymphoid tissue that lie one on each side of the throat between the anterior and posterior pillars of the fauces and are composed of lymph follicles grouped around one or more deep crypts
Term
western blot
Definition
a blot test used for the detection of antibodies
Term
white blood cell differential
Definition
determines the percentage of each type of white blood cell present in your blood
Term
analgesic
Definition
An agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness.
Term
anastomosis
Definition
A natural communication between two blood vessels or other tubular structures.
Term
aneurysm
Definition
An abnormal blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel and especially an artery resulting from disease of the vessel wall.
Term
aneurysmectomy
Definition
Is a surgical procedure performed to repair a weak area in the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and the main blood vessel leading away from the heart.
Term
angina pectoris
Definition
Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. Angina can accompany or be a precursor of a heart attack.
Term
angiography
Definition
A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers.
Term
anomaly
Definition
A birth defect caused by a structural abnormality or a marked deviation from the average or norm; anything that is structurally unusual or irregular or contrary to a general rule a congenital defect.
Term
anorexia
Definition
An eating disorder characterized by markedly reduced appetite or total aversion to food.
Term
anxiety
Definition
A general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying.
Term
arrhythmia
Definition
An abnormality in the heart's rhythm, or heartbeat pattern.
Term
arteriosclerosis
Definition
a chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity.
Term
arthralgia
Definition
Joint pain; it is a symptom of injury, infection, illnesses (in particular arthritis) or an allergic reaction to medication.
Term
ascites
Definition
A gastroenterological term for an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Term
atherosclerosis
Definition
A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
Term
atrial flutter
Definition
Is an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart.
Term
benign
Definition
A condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous.
Term
bradycardia
Definition
A slower than normal heart rate.
Term
bruits
Definition
A sound heard over an artery or vascular channel, reflecting turbulence of flow.
Term
cardiac catheretization
Definition
A procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions.
Term
carditis
Definition
Is the inflammation of the heart or its surroundings.
Term
claudication
Definition
A medical term usually referring to impairment in walking, or pain, discomfort or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking and is relieved by rest.
Term
computed axial tomography (CAT)
Definition
Radiography in which a three-dimensional image of a body structure is constructed by computer from a series of plane cross-sectional images made along an axis.
Term
congestive heart failure
Definition
Heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation
Term
coronary artery
Definition
The vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen.
Term
coronary artery disease
Definition
Impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Term
cyanosis
Definition
Is a physical sign causing bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the lack of oxygen in the blood.
Term
diastole
Definition
The passive rhythmical expansion or dilation of the cavities of the heart during which they fill with blood.
Term
dyspnea
Definition
Is a sudden and severe shortness of breath, or difficulty in breathing.
Term
dysrhythmia
Definition
A disordered rhythm exhibited in a record of electrical activity of the brain or heart.
Term
echocardiography
Definition
Is a diagnostic test which uses ultrasound waves to make images of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures.
Term
edema
Definition
Is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
Term
electrocardiogram
Definition
(EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
endocarditis
Definition
An inflammation of one or more of the heart valves and lining tissues of the heart.
Term
epicardium
Definition
The inner serous layer of the pericardium, lying directly upon the heart.
Term
fatigue
Definition
Is generally defined as a feeling of lack of energy and motivation that can be physical, mental or both.
Term
fever
Definition
A fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness.
Term
fibrillation
Definition
A small, local, involuntary, muscular contraction, due to spontaneous activation of single muscle cells or muscle fibers.
Term
hepatomegaly
Definition
An abnormally enlarged liver.
Term
hyperlipidemia
Definition
Elevated lipid levels in the blood.
Term
hypertension
Definition
Is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them.
Term
infarction
Definition
Is tissue death (necrosis) caused by a local lack of oxygen, due to an obstruction of the tissue's blood supply.
Term
ischemia
Definition
Is an insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery.
Term
lesion
Definition
An abnormal change in structure of an organ or part due to injury or disease.
Term
lipid
Definition
Any of a group of organic compounds that are greasy to the touch, insoluble in water, and soluble in alcohol and ether
Term
lumen
Definition
A luminous term referring to the channel within a tube such as a blood vessel or to the cavity within a hollow organ such as the intestine.
Term
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Definition
Is a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce a detailed image of the body's soft tissue and bones.
Term
malaise
Definition
is a symptom that can occur with almost any health condition.
Term
mediastinum
Definition
The area between the lungs.
Term
mitral valve prolapse
Definition
occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the left lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly.
Term
myocardial infarction
Definition
A heart attack.
Term
myocarditis
Definition
Is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle that can result from a variety of causes.
Term
myocardium
Definition
pertaining to the muscular tissue of the heart
Term
nausea
Definition
Is feeling an urge to vomit.
Term
nocturia
Definition
Purposeful urination at night, after waking from sleep; typically caused by nocturnal urine volume in excess of bladder capacity or incomplete emptying of the bladder because of lower urinary tract obstruction or detrusor instability.
Term
occlusion
Definition
Any contact between the incising or masticating surfaces of the upper and lower teeth.
Term
orthopnea
Definition
Is the sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing.
Term
pallor
Definition
Is a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock or stress, stimulant use, or anemia, and is the result of a reduced amount of oxyhaemoglobin and is visible in skin or mucous membrane.
Term
palpable
Definition
Perceptible to touch; capable of being touched or felt.
Term
palpitation
Definition
Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart.
Term
patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Definition
Is a persistent opening between two major blood vessels leading from the heart.
Term
pericarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the lining around the heart, that causes chest pain and accumulation of fluid around the heart
Term
pericardium
Definition
The conical sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels.
Term
peripheral arterial occlusive diease
Definition
A Claudication, which is defined as reproducible ischemic muscle pain.
Term
petechiae
Definition
Pinpoint flat round red spots under the skin surface caused by intradermal hemorrhage.
Term
pitting edema
Definition
Observable swelling of body tissues due to fluid accumulation that may be demonstrated by applying pressure to the swollen area
Term
prophylactic
Definition
is a medication or a treatment designed and used to prevent a disease from occurring.
Term
pulmonary artery
Definition
an arterial trunk or either of its two main branches that carry venous blood to the lungs.
Term
pulmonary vein
Definition
One of four vessels that carry aerated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
Term
Raynaud's phenomenon
Definition
is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas.
Term
rheumatic fever
Definition
is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever.
Term
septum
Definition
a dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue.
Term
serum lipid test
Definition
is a quantitative analysis of the cholesterol levels in a sample of the patient's blood.
Term
Sydenham's chorea
Definition
Is an acute but self-limited movement disorder that occurs most commonly in children.
Term
systemic circulation
Definition
Circulation of blood throughout the body through the arteries, capillaries, and veins, which carry oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to various tissues and return venous blood to the right atrium.
Term
systole
Definition
The contraction of the heart by which the blood is forced onward and the circulation kept up
Term
tachycardia
Definition
A rapid heart rate, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute.
Term
tetralogy of Fallot
Definition
a congenital abnormality of the heart characterized by pulmonary stenosis, an opening in the interventricular septum, malposition of the aorta over both ventricles, and hypertrophy of the right ventricle.
Term
thallium stress test
Definition
Is a nuclear imaging test that shows how well blood flows into the heart while you're exercising or at rest.
Term
thrombophlebitis
Definition
Is the inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation inside the vein at the site of the inflammation.
Term
thrombosis
Definition
The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel.
Term
varicose veins
Definition
are veins that have become enlarged and twisted.
Term
vasoconstriction
Definition
Is the narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries and small arterioles.
Term
adenoids
Definition
an abnormally enlarged mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the pharynx characteristically obstructing the nasal and ear passages and inducing mouth breathing, nasality, postnasal discharge, and dullness of facial expression
Term
alveoli
Definition
tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
Term
anthracosis
Definition
the deposition of coal dust in the lungs
Term
apex
Definition
the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure
Term
apnea
Definition
transient cessation of respiration
Term
asbestosis
Definition
a chronic lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers
Term
asthma
Definition
inflammatory disease of the airways
Term
auscultation
Definition
The act of listening for sounds made by internal organs, as the heart and lungs, to aid in the diagnosis of certain disorders.
Term
bradypnea
Definition
Abnormally slow breathing
Term
bronchi
Definition
the large-bore air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs
Term
bronchiectasis
Definition
a chronic inflammatory or degenerative condition of one or more bronchi or bronchioles marked by dilatation and loss of elasticity of the walls.
Term
bronchioles
Definition
The tiny branch of air tubes within the lungs that is a continuation of the bronchus
Term
bronchitis
Definition
is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes
Term
bronchogenic carcinoma
Definition
a malignant neoplasm of the lung arising from the epithelium of the bronchus or bronchiole
Term
bronchoscopy
Definition
an endoscopic technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
Term
byssinosis
Definition
an occupational respiratory disease associated with inhalation of cotton, flax, or hemp dust
Term
capillaries
Definition
the smallest of blood vessels.
Term
coryza
Definition
an acute inflammatory contagious disease involving the upper respiratory tract:a: common cold
Term
croup
Definition
: inflammation, edema, and subsequent obstruction of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi especially of infants and young children
Term
cyanosis
Definition
a bluish discoloration
Term
diaphragm
Definition
a body partition of muscle and connective tissue
Term
dysphonia
Definition
an impairment in the ability to produce voice sounds using the vocal organs
Term
dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath, a subjective difficulty or distress in breathing, usually associated with disease of the heart or lungs
Term
emphysema
Definition
an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in labored breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection.
Term
empyema
Definition
a condition in which pus and fluid from infected tissue collects in a body cavity
Term
epiglottis
Definition
a thin lamella of yellow elastic cartilage that ordinarily projects upward behind the tongue
Term
epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed.
Term
expectoration
Definition
to eject from the throat or lungs by coughing or spitting
Term
glottis
Definition
the opening between the vocal folds
Term
hemoptysis
Definition
Spitting up blood or blood-tinged sputum from the respiratory tract
Term
hyaline membrane disease
Definition
a respiratory disorder chiefly of newborn premature infants
Term
hypercapnia
Definition
a blood gas carbon dioxide level over 45 mmHg.
Term
hypoxemia
Definition
an abnormally low level of oxygen in the blood
Term
Kussmaul respiration
Definition
a deep and labored breathing pattern often associated with severe metabolic acidosis, particularly diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) but also kidney failure
Term
laryngitis
Definition
An inflammation of the larynx. Inflammation of the larynx is most often caused by viral infections
Term
larynx
Definition
A tube-shaped organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords
Term
lung abscess
Definition
a bacterial infection that occurs in the lung tissue. The infection causes tissue to die, and pus collects in that spac
Term
mediastinum
Definition
The area between the lungs. The organs in the mediastinum include the heart and its large veins and arteries, the trachea, the esophagus, the bronchi, and lymph nodes
Term
nasopharynx
Definition
of, relating to, or affecting the nose and throat
Term
orthopnea
Definition
the sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position, relieved by sitting or standing
Term
palatine tonsils
Definition
a pair of soft tissue masses located at the rear of the throat
Term
palpation
Definition
Examination with the hands, feeling for organs, masses, or infiltration of a part of the body, feeling the heart or pulse beat, or vibrations in the chest.
Term
paranasal sinuses
Definition
the paired air-filled cavities in the bones of the face lined by mucous membrane continuous with that of the nasal cavity
Term
parietal pleura
Definition
One of the two membranes around the lungs
Term
percussion
Definition
a method of tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments as part of a physical examination
Term
pertussis
Definition
a highly contagious respiratory tract infection
Term
pharyngitis
Definition
Inflammation of the pharynx
Term
pharynx
Definition
a tube extending from the back of the nasal passages and mouth to the esophagus that is the passage through which air passes to the larynx and food to the esophagus.
Term
phrenic nerve
Definition
a nerve that originates in the neck (C3-C5) and passes down between the lung and heart to reach the diaphragm
Term
pleura
Definition
One of the two membranes around the lungs
Term
pleural space
Definition
The pleural cavity is the space that lies between the pleura, the two thin membranes that line and surround the lungs.
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
a condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung
Term
pleuritis
Definition
an inflammation of the pleura
Term
pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
a condition in which air or other gas is present in the pleural cavity
Term
pulmonary embolism
Definition
an obstruction of a blood vessel in the lungs, usually due to a blood clot
Term
pulmonary heart disease
Definition
disease affecting the blood vessels leading to or from the lungs
Term
pulmonary parenchyma
Definition
portion of the lung involved in gas transfe
Term
rales
Definition
An abnormal lung sound that can be heard through a stethoscope
Term
rhinitis
Definition
an allergic reaction that mimics a chronic cold
Term
rhinorrhea
Definition
a condition where the nasal cavity is filled with a significant amount of mucus fluid
Term
rhonchi
Definition
continuous low pitched, rattling lung sounds that often resemble snoring
Term
septum
Definition
a dividing wall or membrane especially between bodily spaces or masses of soft tissue
Term
silicosis
Definition
A form of lung disease resulting from occupational exposure to silica dust over a period of years
Term
sinusitis
Definition
Inflammation of the lining membrane in any of the hollow areas (sinuses) of the skull around the nose
Term
sputum
Definition
matter expectorated from the respiratory system and especially the lungs in diseased states that is composed of mucus but may contain pus, blood, fibrin, or microorganisms (as bacteria)
Term
stridor
Definition
an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound
Term
tachypnea
Definition
abnormally rapid breathing
Term
thoracentesis
Definition
a procedure that removes fluid or air from the chest through a needle or tube
Term
thorax
Definition
The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm, partially encased by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs; the chest.
Term
tonsillitis
Definition
inflammation of the tonsils and especially the palatine tonsils typically due to viral or bacterial infection and marked by red enlarged tonsils
Term
trachea
Definition
A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the bronchial parts of the lungs. Also known as windpipe
Term
tuberculosis
Definition
bacteria that that attack your lungs
Term
visceral pleura
Definition
One of the two membranes around the lungs
Term
wheeze
Definition
a continuous, coarse, whistling sound produced in the respiratory airways during breathing
Term
acromegaly
Definition
a disorder caused by excessive production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland and marked especially by progressive enlargement of hands, feet, and face.
Term
Addison's disease
Definition
''chronic adrenal insufficiency,'' or hypocortisolism.
Term
adenohypophysis
Definition
the anterior or glandular portion of the pituitary gland
Term
adenoma
Definition
a type of non-cancerous tumor or benign that may affect various organs
Term
adenopathy
Definition
the enlargement of lymph nodes anywhere in your body.
Term
adrenalectomy
Definition
the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
Term
adrenocortical
Definition
of, relating to, or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands.
Term
adrenomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of one or both suprarenal glands
Term
aldosterone
Definition
A hormone produced by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland
Term
androgen
Definition
A male sex hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of the male sex characteristics
Term
antidiuretic
Definition
An agent that reduces output of urine
Term
Conn's disease
Definition
excess production of the hormone aldosterone by the adrenal glands resulting in low renin levels
Term
cortex
Definition
cortex
Term
cortisol
Definition
a steroid hormone
Term
cretinism
Definition
a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone
Term
Cushing's syndrome
Definition
an abnormal bodily condition that is caused by excess corticosteroids
Term
diabetes insipidus
Definition
Excessive urination and extreme thirst
Term
diabetes mellitus
Definition
a variable disorder of carbohydrate metabolism
Term
diabetic retinopathy
Definition
a diabetes complication that affects eyes
Term
dwarfism
Definition
short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition
Term
endocrine gland
Definition
Any of various ductless glands, such as the thyroid, adrenal, or pituitary, having hormonal secretions that pass directly into the bloodstream
Term
endocrinologist
Definition
The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, damage to the glands that make hormones, or the use of synthetic or natural hormonal drugs
Term
endocrinology
Definition
The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, damage to the glands that make hormones, or the use of synthetic or natural hormonal drugs
Term
epinephrine
Definition
a colorless crystalline feebly basic sympathomimetic hormone C9H13NO3 that is the principal blood-pressure raising hormone
Term
estrogen
Definition
A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries
Term
euthyroid
Definition
the state of having normal thyroid gland function
Term
exocrine gland
Definition
gland of external secretion
Term
exophthalmia
Definition
an abnormal condition characterized by a marked protrusion of the eyeballs
Term
exophthalmos
Definition
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
Term
gestational diabetes
Definition
a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels during pregnancy
Term
gigantism
Definition
a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in children
Term
glucagon
Definition
a protein hormone
Term
gluconeogenesis
Definition
the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources, such as amino acids and glycero
Term
glucose
Definition
The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet. Glucose is carried through the bloodstream to provide energy to all cells in the body.
Term
glucose tolerance test
Definition
a test of the body's ability to metabolize glucose
Term
glycogenesis
Definition
the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in the liver.
Term
glycogenolysis
Definition
the breakdown of glycogen
Term
glycosuria
Definition
the presence in the urine of abnormal amounts of sugar
Term
goiter
Definition
enlargement of the thyroid that is not associated with overproduction of thyroid hormone or malignancy
Term
gonadotropic
Definition
any hormone having a stimulating effect on the gonads
Term
gonadotropin
Definition
Hormones that are secreted by the pituitary gland, and that affect the function of the male or female gonads
Term
gonads
Definition
a gamete-producing reproductive gland (as an ovary or testis)
Term
hirsutism
Definition
excessive growth of hair of normal or abnormal distribution : hypertrichosis.
Term
hypercalcemia
Definition
a condition in which the calcium level in your blood is above normal
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
A high blood sugar. An elevated level specifically of the sugar glucose in the blood
Term
hypergonadism
Definition
excessive hormonal secretion by the gonads.
Term
hyperinsulinism
Definition
a variety of congenital disorders in which hypoglycemia is caused by excessive insulin secretion.
Term
hyperkalemia
Definition
the medical term that describes a potassium level in your blood that's higher than normal
Term
hypernatremia
Definition
the presence of an abnormally high concentration of sodium in the blood.
Term
hyperparathyroidism (hypercalcemia)
Definition
the presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation.
Term
hyperpituitarism
Definition
excessive production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland.
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine.
Term
hypocalcemia
Definition
a deficiency of calcium in the blood.
Term
hypoglycemia
Definition
is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar.
Term
hypokalemia
Definition
refers to a lower than normal potassium level in your bloodstream.
Term
hyponatremia
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in your blood is abnormally low.
Term
hypoparathyroidism
Definition
deficiency of parathyroid hormone in the body
Term
hypophysectomy
Definition
is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Term
hypopituitarism
Definition
deficient production of growth hormones by the pituitary gland.
Term
hypothyroidism
Definition
is a condition where the thyroid gland does not create enough of a thyroid hormone called thyroxine.
Term
insulin
Definition
a protein pancreatic hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans that is essential especially for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the regulation of glucose levels in the blood
Term
lactogen
Definition
any hormone that stimulates the production of milk
Term
medulla
Definition
The innermost part.
Term
metabolism
Definition
The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism.
Term
myxedema
Definition
severe hypothyroidism characterized by firm inelastic edema, dry skin and hair, and loss of mental and physical vigor.
Term
norepinephrine
Definition
is a hormone secreted by certain nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system, and by the medulla of the adrenal glands
Term
oxytocin
Definition
a hypothalamic hormone stored in and released from the posterior pituitary
Term
pancreatic cancer
Definition
is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the pancreas
Term
pancreatitis
Definition
is inflammation in the pancreas.
Term
parathyroidectomy
Definition
is a surgery to remove parathyroid glands.
Term
pheochromocytoma
Definition
is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue.
Term
polydipsia
Definition
Constant, excessive drinking as a result of thirst.
Term
polyuria
Definition
is a condition usually defined as excessive or abnormally large production or passage of urine
Term
primary aldosteronism
Definition
is a type of hormonal disorder that leads to high blood pressure.
Term
progesterone
Definition
a steroid sex hormone that is the principal progestational agent
Term
radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU)
Definition
is a test of thyroid function. It measures how much radioactive iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland in a certain time period.
Term
serum glucose test
Definition
A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in a sample of your blood
Term
somatotropic hormone
Definition
A polypeptide hormone secreted by somotrophs that promotes growth of the body, especially by stimulating release of somatomedin, and that influences the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Term
syndrome
Definition
A set of signs and symptoms that appear together and characterize a disease or medical condition.
Term
tetany
Definition
A condition that is due usually to low blood calcium and is characterized by spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, spasm of the voice box, and overactive neurological reflexes.
Term
thymoma
Definition
is an uncommon tumor of the thymus gland.
Term
thymopoietin
Definition
a polypeptide hormone that induces differentiation of lymphocytes to thymocytes.
Term
thymosin
Definition
One of several polypeptide hormones secreted by the thymus that control the maturation of T cells.
Term
thyroid
Definition
is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck.
Term
thyroid echogram
Definition
A thyroid ultrasound is an imaging method used to see the thyroid gland.
Term
thyroiditis
Definition
is an inflammation (not an infection) of the thyroid gland.
Term
thyroiditis (Hashimoto's)
Definition
In this condition, the thyroid gland is usually enlarged and has a decreased ability to make thyroid hormones.
Term
thyrotoxicosis
Definition
excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
Term
thyroxine
Definition
an iodine-containing hormone that is an amino acid produced by the thyroid gland as a product of the cleavage of thyroglobulin and that is used to treat thyroid disorders
Term
toxicology
Definition
is the scientific study of adverse effects that occur in living organisms due to chemicals.
Term
triiodothyronine
Definition
A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland.
Term
virilism
Definition
precocious development of secondary sex characteristics in the male or the appearance of secondary sex characteristics of the male in a female.
Term
thry/o
Definition
thyroid gland
Term
echo-
Definition
sound
Term
gluc/o
Definition
sugar, sweet
Term
-ose
Definition
carbohydrate
Term
pancreat/o
Definition
pancreas
Term
retin/o
Definition
retina
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
natr/i
Definition
sodium
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-phagia
Definition
eating condition
Term
cortic/o
Definition
cortex
Term
adren/o
Definition
adrenal gland
Term
ophthalm/o
Definition
eye
Term
urin/o
Definition
urine
Term
cutane/o
Definition
skin
Term
hepat/o
Definition
liver
Term
chol/e
Definition
bile
Term
angi/o
Definition
vessel
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording
Term
nas/o
Definition
nose
Term
gastr/o
Definition
stomach
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing
Term
duoden/o
Definition
duodenum
Term
corpor/o
Definition
body
Term
lith/o
Definition
stone
Term
esophag/o
Definition
esophagus
Term
fluor/o
Definition
luminous
Term
col/o
Definition
colon
Term
cholecyst/o
Definition
gallbladder
Term
cheil/o
Definition
lip
Term
appendic/o
Definition
appendix
Term
abdomin/o
Definition
abdomen
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture
Term
polyp/o
Definition
polyps
Term
col/o
Definition
colon
Term
rect/o
Definition
rectum
Term
odont/o
Definition
teeth
Term
leuk/o
Definition
white
Term
or/o
Definition
mouth
Term
-plakia
Definition
a plate; flat plane
Term
stomat/o
Definition
mouth
Term
dent/o
Definition
tooth
Term
enter/o
Definition
intestine
Term
cirrh/o
Definition
yellow, tawny
Term
steat/o
Definition
fat
Term
-rrhea
Definition
discharge, flow
Term
an/o
Definition
anus
Term
-orexia
Definition
appetite
Term
chlor/o
Definition
green
Term
-pepsia
Definition
digestion
Term
pharyng/o
Definition
pharynx
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
peritone/o
Definition
peritoneum
Term
hemat/o
Definition
blood
Term
gingiv/o
Definition
gums
Term
hepat/o
Definition
liver
Term
-emisis
Definition
to vomit
Term
lapar/o
Definition
abdominal wall
Term
jejun/o
Definition
jejunum
Term
cardi/o
Definition
heart
Term
choledoch/o
Definition
common bile duct
Term
-crine
Definition
secrete
Term
aliment/o
Definition
nutrition
Term
amyl/o
Definition
starch
Term
thor/a
Definition
chest
Term
putmon/o
Definition
lung
Term
tonsill/o
Definition
tonsils
Term
bronch/o
Definition
bronchus
Term
anthrac/o
Definition
coal
Term
embol/i
Definition
to throw
Term
pulmon/o
Definition
lung
Term
pneum/o
Definition
lungs, air
Term
carcin/o
Definition
cancer
Term
pleur/o
Definition
pleura
Term
-ectasis
Definition
stretching to dilatation
Term
phon/o
Definition
sound
Term
phren/o
Definition
mind; also refers to the diaphram
Term
bronchi/o
Definition
bronchiole
Term
tom/o
Definition
to cut
Term
ventricul/o
Definition
ventricles of the heart or brain
Term
aneurysm/o
Definition
aneurysm
Term
arteri/o
Definition
artery
Term
scler/o
Definition
hard, also refers to the eye
Term
coron/o
Definition
heart
Term
my/o
Definition
muscle
Term
tachy-
Definition
rapid
Term
brady-
Definition
slow
Term
sarc/o
Definition
flesh
Term
splen/o
Definition
spleen
Term
nucle/o
Definition
nucleus
Term
myel/o
Definition
bone marrow, spinal cord
Term
granul/o
Definition
granules
Term
phil/o
Definition
attraction to
Term
kary/o
Definition
nucleus
Term
albumin/o
Definition
protein
Term
-poiesis
Definition
formation
Term
-phoresis
Definition
transmission
Term
aniso
Definition
unequal
Term
encephal/o
Definition
brain
Term
lamin/o
Definition
lamina
Term
crani/o
Definition
skull; cranium
Term
chord/o
Definition
string, cord
Term
-tomy
Definition
incision into
Term
encephal/o
Definition
brain
Term
poli/o
Definition
gray matter
Term
-drome
Definition
that which runs together
Term
mening/o
Definition
meninges
Term
-cele
Definition
swelling or herniation
Term
narc/o
Definition
sleep
Term
blast/o
Definition
embryonic stage of development
Term
-asthenia
Definition
loss of strength
Term
cephal/o
Definition
head
Term
radicul/o
Definition
root
Term
rhiz/o
Definition
root
Term
thromb/o
Definition
clot
Term
olig/o
Definition
few, little, scanty
Term
dendr/o
Definition
tree, branches
Term
-kinesis
Definition
movement
Term
-lexia
Definition
reading
Term
-algesia
Definition
sensitivity to pain
Term
-esthesia
Definition
feeling, sensation
Term
-phasia
Definition
speech
Term
-praxia
Definition
perform
Term
astr/o
Definition
star shaped
Term
gnos/o
Definition
to know
Term
oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
ankyl/o
Definition
stiff
Term
spondyl/o
Definition
spine; vertebra
Term
burs/o
Definition
bursa
Term
dors/i
Definition
back
Term
kyph/o
Definition
humpback
Term
ganglion/o
Definition
ganglion
Term
viscer/o
Definition
pertaining to the internal organs of the body
Term
troph/o
Definition
development
Term
pseud/o
Definition
false
Term
troph/o
Definition
development
Term
pector/o
Definition
chest
Term
dors/o
Definition
back
Term
bucc/o
Definition
cheek
Term
chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
Term
-sten/o
Definition
short, contracted, or narrow
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-porosis
Definition
porous, lessening in density
Term
lumb/o
Definition
loins, lower back
Term
crur/o
Definition
leg or thigh
Term
capit/o
Definition
head
Term
onych/o
Definition
nail
Term
crypt/o
Definition
hidden
Term
myc/o
Definition
fungus
Term
kel/o
Definition
fibrous growth
Term
histi/o
Definition
tissue
Term
umbilic/o
Definition
navel
Term
ventr/o
Definition
internal organs
Term
pelv/i
Definition
pelvis
Term
peritone/o
Definition
peritoneum
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