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Med Term Exam 2
medical terminology exam 2
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08/25/2016

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Term
salping/o
Definition
fallopian tube, oviduct
Term
-plasia
Definition
development or formation
Term
amenorrhea
Definition
absence of periods
Term
dysmenorrhea
Definition
pain during menstruation
Term
menorrhagia
Definition
heavy periods
Term
metrorrhagia
Definition
breakthrough bleeding
Term
dyspareunia
Definition
painful intercourse
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endometriosis
Definition
internal lining of the uterus growing elsewhere
Term
hysteroptosis
Definition
the falling down or displacement of the viscus
Term
fistula
Definition
abnormal opening between two surfaces such as rectovaginal or vesicovaginal
Term
BTL
Definition
Bilateral tubal ligation
Term
In vitro fertilization (IVF)
Definition
fertilizing the ova outside of the body
Term
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Definition
common intervention for women who suffer the symptoms of menopause or who are at a high risk of osteoporosis
Term
Oophorectomy
Definition
removal of the ovaries
Term
Salpingectomy
Definition
Removal of the fallopian tube
Term
Hysterectomy
Definition
Removal of uterus
Term
Gavida
Definition
Pregnant woman
Term
Primigravida
Definition
First time
Term
Par/o
Definition
Birth
Term
Gestation
Definition
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth
Term
EDD
Definition
Expected date of delivery
Term
Antepartum
Definition
Prenatal
Term
Parurition
Definition
During Delivery
Term
Postpartum
Definition
after delivery
Term
Nullipara
Definition
Woman who has never given birth
Unipara, secundipara, tripara
Term
Episiotomy
Definition
to cut to make room for the baby's head
Term
Cesarean section
Definition
C Section
Term
Mastalgia, mastodynia, mammalgia
Definition
Painful breasts
Term
Mastitis
Definition
Inflammation of breast
Term
Mastoptosis
Definition
Sagging, hanging breasts
Term
Mastopexy
Definition
Breast lift
Term
Mammoplasty
Definition
Breast enhancement
Term
Mastectomy
Definition
removal of breasts
Term
Orchi/o, orchid/o
Definition
testes
Term
Anorchidism
Definition
Congenital absence of testicle
Term
Intersexuality
Definition
Attributes of both sexes
Term
Cryptorchidism
Definition
Testicle trapped in abdomen
Term
Orchidoplasty
Definition
reconstruction of the testicle
Term
BPH
Definition
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Term
TURP
Definition
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
Gynecology
Definition
Study of diseases of the female reproductive organs
Term
External genitalia
Definition
Vulva
Term
Mons pubis
Definition
Pad of fatty tissue overlying the pubic bone
Term
Labia Majora
Definition
Larger pair of skin folds
Term
Labia minora
Definition
Smaller pair of skin folds
Term
Clitoris
Definition
Small mass of erectile tissue
Term
Ovary
Definition
Gonad
Term
Ovum
Definition
reproductive cell
Term
Uterine tube
Definition
Transports ova to the uterus
Term
Uterus
Definition
Receives and nurtures the fertilized ovum
Term
Vagina
Definition
receives sperm during intercourse
Term
Endometrium
Definition
Lines uterus
Term
Myometrium
Definition
Thick muscular tissue of the uterus
Term
Perimetrium
Definition
Membrane that surrounds the uterus
Term
Speculum
Definition
Instrument that can be pushed apart after it's inserted into the vagina for examination
Term
Papanicolaou smear
Definition
Material is collected from areas of the body that shed cells, pap usually means collection and examination of cells from the vagina and cervix
Term
Dysplasia
Definition
A change in shape, growth, and number of cells
Term
Colposcope
Definition
Instrument used to magnify the mucosa of the vagina/cervix
Term
Hysteroscopy
Definition
Direct visual inspection of the cervical canal and uterine cavity
Term
Hysterosalpingogram
Definition
X ray image of the uterus and uterine tubes using a radiopaque substance introduced through the cervix
Term
Another term for genitals
Definition
genitalia
Term
Organs that produce either sperm or ova
Definition
gonads
Term
Singular form of ova
Definition
Ovum
Term
Singular form of spermatozoa
Definition
Spermatozoon
Term
The female gonad
Definition
Ovary
Term
The male gonad
Definition
Testis or testicle
Term
Process by which genetic material is passed
Definition
reproduction
Term
Perometrium
Definition
membrane that surrounds the uterus
Term
Myometrium
Definition
muscular tissue of the uterus
Term
Ovulation
Definition
the release of ova by the ovaries
Term
Menstruation
Definition
Menses
Term
Climacteric
Definition
menopause
Term
fetus
Definition
A developing human after 9 weeks in utero
Term
Progesterone
Definition
Important female hormone
Term
Contraception
Definition
prevention of pregnancy
Term
prolapse
Definition
sagging of an organ
Term
Polyp
Definition
Tumor occurring on the mucous membrane
Term
Colpitis
Definition
vaginitis
Term
abstinence
Definition
Refraining of sexual intercourse
Term
intrauterine
Definition
A small plastic or metal device placed within the uterus to prevent contraception
Term
Spermicides
Definition
Destroy sperm
Term
coitus
Definition
withdrawal of penis before ejaculation
Term
Rhythm
Definition
a method of practicing abstinence during fertile periods is called calendar
Term
Curettage
Definition
the surgical procedure that is abbreviated dilation and curettage
Term
Conization
Definition
Cervical conizaation is excision of a small cone of tissue from the cervix
Term
Amin/o
Definition
amnion (fetal membrane)
Term
fet/o
Definition
fetus
Term
Nat/o
Definition
birth
Term
myoma
Definition
benign tumor of muscle tissue
Term
Vulvodynia
Definition
Chronic unexplained pain in or around the vagina
Term
Dysplasia
Definition
A change in shape, growth, and number of cells
Term
PID
Definition
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
pMS
Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
Hysteroptosis
Definition
Prolapse of the vagina
Term
Hormones
Definition
Chemical substances secreted by glands
Chemical messengers
Term
Target organ
Definition
Destination of a hormone
Term
Dysfunctions
Definition
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
Term
EndocrinePi
Definition
Into blood strema, ductless
Term
Exocrine
Definition
Onto body surface; ducts
Term
Pituitary (hypophysis)
Definition
Master gland
Term
Seven endocrine glands
Definition
Pancreas, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroid, ovaries, adrenal, testes
Term
Tropic hormones
Definition
Stimulating; hormones that act on endocrine glands causing production of hormones
Term
Gonadotropic
Definition
hormones that stimulate the gonads
Term
Tropin
Definition
Is what they do
Term
aden/o
Definition
gland
Term
adren/o
Definition
adrenal glands
Term
-gen
Definition
beginning, origin
Term
-physis
Definition
growth
Term
-Tropic
Definition
Stimulate
Term
-tropin
Definition
that which stimulates
Term
-uria
Definition
urine, urination
Term
-crine
Definition
secrete
Term
dipsia
Definition
thirst
Term
Adrenaline
Definition
Fight or flight
Term
Cortisol
Definition
regulation of metabolism
Term
androgen
Definition
maculinization
Term
estrogen
Definition
female fertility
Term
Insulin
Definition
regulation of blood glucose
Term
ADH
Definition
suppression of urine formation
Term
Growth hormone
Definition
stimulation of body growth
Term
Thyroxine
Definition
cell metabolism
Term
Hyperthyroidism
Definition
Abnormally increased thyroid activity
Term
exophthalmos
Definition
protrusion of eyeball
Term
goiter
Definition
enlarged thyroid gland
Term
thyrotoxicosis
Definition
Morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion
Term
Hypothyroidism
Definition
abnormally decreased thyroid activity
Term
Myxedema
Definition
Swelling of mucous membranes
Term
Lethargy
Definition
Sluggishness
Term
Alopecia
Definition
loss of hair
Term
hyperlipidemia
Definition
elevated cholesterol
Term
Libido
Definition
Sex drive
Term
Androgenetic alopecia
Definition
male pattern hair loss
Term
Diffuse alopecia
Definition
female pattern hair loss
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton
Term
Adenoma
Definition
tumor of a gland
Term
Cretinism
Definition
COndition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion and marked by arrested physical and mental development
Term
Dwarfism
Definition
hyposecretion of growth hormone
Term
Gigantism
Definition
person reaches abnormal stature due to hypersecretion of growth hormone
Term
Hypoglycemia
Definition
Abnormally low blood sugar
Term
Thyroxine
Definition
An iodine containing thyroid hormone
Term
Hyperinsulinism
Definition
Excessive secretion of insulin
Term
euthyroid
Definition
normal thyroid function
Term
Hypophysectomy
Definition
Removal of pituitary gland
Term
Type 1 diabetes
Definition
controlled by the administration of insulin, proper diet, and exercises
Term
Type 2 diabetes
Definition
controlled by diet, exercise, glucose
Term
adenectomy
Definition
removal of a gland
Term
thyroidectomy
Definition
removal of thyroid
Term
Dwarfism is caused by
Definition
achondroplasia
Term
Myelin sheath
Definition
fat, waxy substance that makes the neuron white; does not cover the cell body
Term
Sulcus vs gyrus
Definition
Sulcus are grooves, gyrus are bumps
Term
Lobes of the brain
Definition
Parietal, temporal, frontal, occipital
Term
cerebell/o
Definition
cerebellum
Term
gli/o
Definition
neuroglia or a sticky subtance
Term
myel/o
Definition
bone marrow or spinal cord
Term
Electroencephalography
Definition
recording and analysis of electrical activity within the brain
Term
electroencephalogram (EEG)
Definition
the record obtained
Term
CVA
Definition
Cardiovascular attack
Term
TIA
Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack
Term
hydrocephalus
Definition
fluid accumulation within the skull
Term
Cerebral aneurysm
Definition
bulging in the brain
Term
akinesia
Definition
complete or partial loss of muscle movement
Term
Bradykinesia
Definition
abnormal slowness of movement or sluggishness of mental and physical processes
Term
Hyperkinesia
Definition
abnormally increased activity or motor function
Term
Anesthesia
Definition
Partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness
Term
Aphagia
Definition
inability to swallow
Term
Aphasia
Definition
loss of ability to understand or express speech caused by brain damage
Term
dysphagia
Definition
language disorder marked by deficiency in the generation of speech
Term
cephalalgia
Definition
pain in the head
Term
Hemiplegia, paraplegia, quadriplegia
Definition
YA
Term
Myasthenia gravis
Definition
grave weakness of the muscles
Term
Epilepsy
Definition
seizures
Term
Multiple sclerosis
Definition
Demyelination disorder
Term
Parkinson Disease
Definition
tremors, stooped posture, arms flexed at elbows and wrists, short shuffling steps
Term
encephalomalacia
Definition
cerebral softening
Term
Narcolepsy
Definition
people falling asleep
Term
craniotomy
Definition
surgical opening to the skull
Term
craniectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the skull
Term
cranioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the skull
Term
neurorrhaphy
Definition
joining together of brain
Term
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Definition
For brain damage
Term
4 ways of pain management
Definition
analgesics, nerve blocks, hypnotics, anticonvulsants
Term
TENS
Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
ADD
Definition
attention deficit disorder
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebro spinal fluid
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
PNS
Definition
peripheral nervous system
Term
Front lobe
Definition
associated with personality, behavior, emotion and intellectual functions
Term
temporal lobe
Definition
hearing and smell
Term
occipital lobe
Definition
vision
Term
Parietal
Definition
Language and general function of sensation
Term
Meninges
Definition
dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
Term
Cerebrum
Definition
Represents most of the brain's weight
Term
Longitudinal fissure almost completely divides the cerebrum into two cerebral
Definition
Hemispheres
Term
Gray matter
Definition
cerebral cortex
Term
stroke
Definition
common name for CVA
Term
Subdural hematoma
Definition
hematoma beneath the dura mater
Term
Epidural hematoma
Definition
hematoma outside the dura mater
Term
Intracerebral hematoma
Definition
bleeding within the brain
Term
Symptom
Definition
What the patient feels, cannot be observed by the PT
Term
Sign
Definition
What the PT can perceive
Term
Pulse (HR
Definition
rhythmic expansion of artery
Term
Respiration (RR)
Definition
Gas exchange; breathing
Term
The 5 vital signs
Definition
HR, RR, Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pain
Term
8 places to take pulse
Definition
Carotid, brachial, radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis
Term
Temperature 2 places
Definition
Oral, tympanic
Term
3 basic examination procedures
Definition
palpation, percussion, ausculation
Term
Ophthalmoscopy
Definition
Viewing of the eye
Term
Endoscope is used in an
Definition
Endoscopy
Term
Catherization instrument
Definition
Cannula- thin tube used to administer medicine
Term
Noninvasive
Definition
normal body processes arent upset
Term
Invasive
Definition
through the skin into a cavity/organ
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
Ultrasonography
Definition
Views babies
Term
Skeletal scintigraphy
Definition
Bone scan
Term
PET Scan
Definition
Positron Emission Tomography
Term
Algesi/o
Definition
sensitivity to pain
Term
Cytotoxic
Definition
poisons to cell
Term
Neoplasm
Definition
newformation
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