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Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 3
01/19/2011

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Term
Word Root
Definition
Basic meaning of a term.  Indicates that involved body part
Term
Combining form
Definition
Word root with a vowel at the end
Term
Suffix
Definition
Procedure, condition, disorder, or disease
Term
Prefix
Definition
Location, time, number or status
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Tonsillitis
Definition
Inflammation of the tonsils
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Tonsillectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the tonsils
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Cranium
Definition
Portion of the skull that encloses the brain
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Cardiac
Definition
Pertaining to the heart
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Gastrosis
Definition
Any disease of the stomach
Term
Erythrocyte
Definition
Mature red blood cell
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Cyanosis
Definition
Blue discoloration of the skin, caused by lack of adequate oxygen in blood
Term
Erythrocyte
Definition
Mature red blood cell
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Melanosis
Definition
Condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues and organs
Term
Poliomyelitis
Definition
Viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord
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Neuroplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a nerve
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Neuritis
Definition
Inflammation of a nerve(s)
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Gastroenteritis
Definition
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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Pathology
Definition
Study of all aspects of diseases
Term
Leukocyte
Definition
White blood cell
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Gastralgia
Definition
Stomach ache or pain in stomach
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Gastrodynia
Definition
Pain in stomach
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Myorrhexis
Definition
Rupture of a muscle
Term
Natal
Definition
Pertaining to birth
Term
Prenatal
Definition
Time and events before birth
Term
Perinatal
Definition
Time and events surrounding birth
Term
Postnatal
Definition
Time and events after birth
Term
Gastritis
Definition
Inflammation of the stomach
Term
Arteriomalacia
Definition
Abnormal softening of an artery or arteries 
Term
Hepatomegaly
Definition
Abnormal enlargement of the liver
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Arterionecrosis
Definition
Tissue death of an artery or arteries
Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
Abnormal hardening of an artery or arteries
Term
Arteriostenosis
Definition
Abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries
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Abdominocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
Term
Angiography
Definition
Process of producing a radiographic study of the blood vessel
Term
Angiogram
Definition
Film produced by the angiography
Term
Myoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a muscle
Term
Arthroscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
Term
Hemmorrhage
Definition
Loss of a large amount of blood in a short period of time
Term
Myorrhaphy
Definition
Surgical suturing of a muscle wound
Term
Diarrhea
Definition
Frequent flow of loose or watery stools
Term
Otorhinolaryngology
Definition
Study of the ears, nose, and throat
Term
Otolaryngology
Definition
Study of the ears, larynx and throat
Term
Lithotomy
Definition
Surgical incision to remove a stone
Term
Abnormal
Definition
Not normal, away from normal
Term
Dysfunctional
Definition
Not working properly 
Term
Hypertension
Definition
Higher than normal blood pressure
Term
Interstitial
Definition
Between, not within, the parts of a tissue
Term
Subcostal
Definition
Below a rib or ribs
Term
Addiction
Definition
drawn towards or strong dependence
Term
Euthyroid
Definition
Normal functional thyroid gland
Term
Hypotension
Definition
Lower than normal blood pressure
Term
Intramuscular
Definition
Within the muscle
Term
Supracostal
Definition
Above or outside the ribs
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the appendix
Term
Phalanges
Definition
Bones of the fingers and toes
Term
Endarterial
Definition
Pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery
Term
Atheroma
Definition
Fatty deposits within the wall of an artery
Term
Arthralgia
Definition
Pain in a joint or joints
Term
Appendectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of the appendix
Term
Colostomy
Definition
Surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface 
Term
Colotomy
Definition
Surgical incision into the colon
Term
Fissure
Definition
Groove or crack like sore on the skin
Term
Fistula
Definition
Abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs, or leading from an organ to the surface of the body.
Term
Ileum
Definition
Last and longest portion of the small intestine
Term
Ilium
Definition
Part of the hip bone
Term
Infection
Definition
Invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism
Term
Inflammation
Definition
Localized response to an injury or destruction of tissue
Term
Sign
Definition
Objective evidence of a disease, anyone can evaluate it.  EX: Fever
Term
Symptom
Definition
Subjective that can be seen by just the patient.  EX: Pain or headache 
Term
Syndrome
Definition
Set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process
Term
Disgnosis
Definition
Identification of a disease
Term
Differential Diagnosis
Definition
R/O or Rule Out.  Determine which one of several diseases can be producing the signs and symptoms.
Term
Prognosis
Definition
Prediction of the probably course and outcome of the disorder
Term
Acute
Definition
Sudden onset, severe course and short duration
Term
Chronic
Definition
Long duration and rarely cured
Term
Remission
Definition
Temporary, partial, or complete disappearance of symptoms, without a cure
Term
Disease
Definition
Condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally
Term
Eponym
Definition
Named for the person who discovered or described it first
Term
Acronym
Definition
From from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term.  EX: LASER
Term
Trauma
Definition
Wound or injury
Term
Viral
Definition
Pertaining to a virus
Term
Virile
Definition
Nature, properties and qualities of an adult male
Term
Triage
Definition
Medical screening of patients to determine priority of need, and proper place of treatment
Term
Laceration
Definition
Torn or jagged wound, accidental cut wound
Term
Lesion
Definition
Pathological chance of the tissues due to disease or injury
Term
Mucous
Definition
Specialized mucous membranes that line body cavities
Term
Mucus
Definition
Fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
Term
Mycosis
Definition
Abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus
Term
Myelopathy
Definition
Pathological change or disease in the spinal cord
Term
Myopathy
Definition
Pathological change or disease of muscle tissue
Term
Dermatologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
Term
Neonatology
Definition
Study of disorders of the newborn
Term
Palpation
Definition
Examination technique , hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
Term
Palpitation
Definition
Pounding or racing heart
Term
Prostate
Definition
Male gland that is located under the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra
Term
Prostrate
Definition
Collapse, laying flat, or overcome with exhaustion 
Term
Pyelitis
Definition
Inflammation of the renal pelvis
Term
Pyoderma
Definition
Acute, inflammatory, pus forming bacterial skin infection.  EX: Impetigo 
Term
Pyrosis
Definition
Heartburn, discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid back into the esophagus 
Term
Supination
Definition
Rotating the arms so the palms are forward or facing upward
Term
Suppuration
Definition
Formation of discharge or pus
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