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Medical Terminology Exam 4
CLT2049 FSU
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Undergraduate 4
11/10/2012

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Term
Abdomin/o
Definition
abdomen
Term
An/o
Definition
anus
Term
Append/o
Definition
appendix
Term
Appendic/o
Definition
appendix
Term
Bil/i
Definition
bile
Term
Cec/o
Definition
cecum

blind intestine
Term
Chlo/e
Definition
bile

gall
Term
Choledoch/o
Definition
common bile duct
Term
Col/o
Definition
colon
Term
Colon/o
Definition
colon
Term
Cyst/o
Definition
bladder

sac
Term
Dent/o
Definition
teeth
Term
Duoden/o
Definition
twelve

duodenum
Term
Enter/o
Definition
small intestine
Term
Esophag/e
Definition
esophagus

gullet
Term
Esophag/o
Definition
esophagus

gullet
Term
Gastr/o
Definition
stomach
Term
gingiv/o
Definition
gums
Term
Gloss/o
Definition
tongue
Term
Hepto/o
Definition
liver
Term
Ile/o
Definition
to roll

ileum
Term
jejun/o
Definition
empty

jejunum
Term
Lingu/o
Definition
tongue
Term
Or/o
Definition
mouth
Term
Pancreat/o
Definition
sweetbread

pancreas
Term
Peps/o
Definition
digestion
Term
Pept/o
Definition
digestion
Term
Peritone/o
Definition
to stretch over

peritoneum
Term
Proct/o
Definition
rectum

anus
Term
Pylor/o
Definition
pylorus
Term
Rect/o
Definition
rectum
Term
sial/o
Definition
saliva
Term
Sigm/o
Definition
the letter s

sigmoid colon
Term
Stomat/o
Definition
mouth
Term
Digestive System
Definition
converts fod into a form the body can use for energy, growth, and repair
Term
Digestion
Latin?
Definition
Digestus meaning "to dissolve, or set in order"
Term
accessory Organs
Definition
salivary glands

liver

gallbladder

pancreas
Term
Important Digestive Function
Definition
absorption of nutrients

regulation of blood sugar levels

Conservation of water
Term
Digestive Flora
Definition
bacteria found in the GI tract
spread to other body areas
severe infection can result
Term
E. Coli
Definition
assists in the breakdown of indigestible plant materials and synthesizes vitamin K
Term
Disease of mouth or throat is seen by:
Definition
Head and neck specialist
Term
Stomach or Intestinal Disease seen by:
Definition
Gastroenterologist
Term
Disease of the rectum is seen by:
Definition
proctologist
Term
Disease of the liver seen by:
Definition
hepatobiliary specialist
Term
Cancer is treated by:
Definition
oncologist
Term
Area within hospital that treats digestive disorders is called:
Definition
internal medicine
Term
Scans to check digestive diseases?
Definition
CT
X-ray
MRI
Term
Eating Disorders are treated by:
Definition
with psychological counseling and strict diet regimen
Term
A-
Definition
without

absense of
Term
Dia-
Definition
through
Term
Dys-
Definition
bad
abnormal
painful
difficult
Term
re-
Definition
back
Term
Bil/i
Definition
bile
Term
Flux/o
Definition
flow
Term
Gastr/o
Definition
stomach
Term
Halit/o
Definition
breath
Term
Hemat/o
Definition
blood
Term
Hepat/o
Definition
liver
Term
Peps/o
Definition
digestion
Term
Phag/o
Definition
eat

swallow
Term
Steat/o
Definition
fat
Term
-algia
Definition
condition of pain
Term
-dynia
Definition
condition of pain
Term
-emesis
Definition
vomiting
Term
-emesis
Definition
vomiting
Term
-emia
Definition
condition of blood
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-megaly
Definition
abnormally large
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-rrhea
Definition
discharge
Term
a-
Definition
without

absence of
Term
Aphagia
Definition
inability to swallow
Term
Ascites
Definition
accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity that produces large abdomen

Sign of liver disease, congestive heart failure, or irritation of the peritoneum
Term
Ascites comes from?
Definition
Greek

meaning bag in askos
Term
Constipation
Definition
infrequent or incomplete bowel movement

sign of intestinal disorder
Term
Constipation derived from?
Definition
Latin

Constipatus meaning "to press together"
Term
Diarrhea
Definition
frequent discharge of watery fecal material

"discharge through"
Term
Dyspepsia
Definition
"condition of difficult digestion"

aka indigestion

usually with stomach or esophageal pain
Term
Dysphagia
Definition
difficulty swallowing

sign or oral or pharyngeal cancer
Term
Flatus
Definition
from Latin meaning blowing

presence of gas or air in the GI tract
Term
Flatulence
Definition
Gas expelled through the anus
Term
Gastrodynia
Definition
symptom of stomach pain

aka gastralgia
Term
Halitosis derived from?
Definition
Latin
Term
Halitosis
Definition
meaning bad breath
Term
Hematemesis
Definition
"vomiting blood"

is a sign of severe digestive disorder
such as bleeding peptic ulcer or stomach cancer
Term
Heptomegaly
Definition
sign of liver disease is "abnormal enlargement of the liver"
Term
Jaundice
Definition
yellowish-orange pigment of skin, sclera of eyes, and deeper tissues

sign of liver disease

accumulation of bile in bloodstream
Term
Jaundice derived?
Definition
French word for yellow
Term
Nausea
Definition
symptom of dizziness that includes vertigo an urge to vomit
Term
Nausea and Vomiting called
Definition
N&V
Term
Nausea derived from?
Definition
Latin and Greek words for seasickness
Term
Reflux
Definition
backward flow of material in the GI tract

"back flow"
Term
Steatorrhea
Definition
abnormal levels of fat in the feces is a sign of digestive malfunction

"discharge of fat"
Term
An-
Definition
without

absence of
Term
Mal-
Definition
bad
Term
Cheil/o
Definition
lip
Term
chol/e
Definition
bile

gall
Term
Cholecyst/o
Definition
gallbladder
Term
Choledoch/o
Definition
common bile duct
Term
Cirrh/o
Definition
orange
Term
Diverticul/o
Definition
diverticulum
Term
Gingiv/o
Definition
gums
Term
Gloss/o
Definition
tongue
Term
Lip/o
Definition
fat
Term
Lith/o
Definition
stone
Term
Orex/o
Definition
appetite
Term
Parot/o
Definition
parotid gland
Term
Polyp/o
Definition
small growth
Term
Volv/o
Definition
to roll
Term
-al
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ectasis
Definition
expansion

dilation
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-iasis
Definition
condition of
Term
-ic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-megaly
Definition
abnormally large
Term
-oid
Definition
resembling
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-penia
Definition
abnormal reduction in number

deficiency
Term
-ptosis
Definition
drooping
Term
-sis
Definition
state of
Term
-y
Definition
process of
Term
Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
emotional eating disorder where patient avoids food due to compulsion to become thin in appearance

Extreme weight loss and nutritional deficiencies
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the appendix
Term
Bulimia
Definition
eating disorder with gorging (induced vomiting) or laxative abuse
"binging and purging"
Term
Cheilitis
Definition
inflammation of the lip

Splitting of the lips or corner of the mouth
Result of vitamin B deficiency
Term
Cholecystitis
Definition
bladder of gall

inflammation of the gallbladder

caused by stones lodged within the gallbladder
Term
Choledochitis
Definition
inflammation of the common bile duct
Term
Lithiasis
Definition
presence of stones
Term
Choledocholithiasis
Definition
presence of stones within the bile duct
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
stones lodged within the gallbladder or bile ducts
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
liver disease by gradual loss of liver cells and their replacement by fat and other forms of connective tissue

condition of orange

alcoholism linked for 75% of cirrhosis cases
Term
Colitis
Definition
inflammation of the segment of the large intestine

excessive peristaltic contractions, mucus production and cramping pain
Term
Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
IBD
Bloody diarrhea
Term
Colorectal Cancer
Definition
cancer of the rectum

arises as a polyp and becomes an aggressive metastatic tumor
Term
Crohn Disease
Definition
chronic inflammation of any part of the GI tract
Most commonly ileum.

Involves ulcerations, scar tissue, thickening adhesions of the organ wall
Term
Regional Ileitis or Enteritis
Definition
inherited condition

form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease
Term
Diverticulosis
Definition
presence of diverticula without symptoms
Term
Diverticulitis
Definition
when pouches become inflamed

painful condition

increased risk of colorectal cancer
Term
Duodenal Ulcer
Definition
erosion in the wall of the duodenum
Term
Dysentery
Definition
inflammation of GI tract caused by bacteria, protozoa, or chemical irritants

"difficult intestine"

severe diarrhea and severe dehydration
Term
Enteritis
Definition
inflammation of the small or large intestine
Term
Esophagitis
Definition
inflammation of the esophagus

caused by acid reflux
Term
Esophagomalacia
Definition
Chronic Esophagitis leads to morbid or softening of the esophageal wall
Term
Food-borne illness
Definition
food poisoning
caused by E. Coli
Salmonella
Staphylococci
Term
Botulism
Definition
improperly prepared home-canned foods

life threatening disease caused by Clostridium botulinum
Term
Gastrectasis
Definition
abnormal stretching or dilation or stomach

caused by overeating, obstruction of the pyloric opening or hiatal hernia
Term
Gastromegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the stomach
Term
Gastric Cancer
Definition
aka stomach cancer

aggressive metastatic cancer arising fomr cells lining the stomach

risk of developing increases with chronic infection of the stomach by bacterium Helicobacter pylori
Term
Gastric Ulcer
Definition
erosion of the wall of the stomach

caused by imbalance between secretion of the protective mucous layer and secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

result of infection by bacterium Helicobacter pylori
Term
Gastritis
Definition
inflammation of the stomach

caused by improper diet or infection
Term
Gastroenteritis
Definition
small intestine involved
Term
Gastroenterocolitis
Definition
stomach
small intestine and colon all involved
Term
Gastroesophageal
Definition
backflow or reflux of stomach contents into esophagus
Term
Gastromalacia
Definition
softening of the stomach wall during advanced states of stomach cancer or other chronic diseases of the stomach
Term
Giardiasis
Definition
infection by protozoa

causing diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting
Term
Gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gums

caused by chronic bacterial activity at and junction of the teeth and gums
Term
Glossitis
Definition
disease of the tongue

ex. by exposure to allergens, toxic substances, or extreme heat or cold
Term
Hemorrhoids
Definition
varicose or swollen

condition of the veins in the anus causing painful swelling may break open and bleed

"resemble leakage of blood"
Term
Hepatitis
Definition
viral induced inflammation of liver

5 forms of hepatitis ranging from A - E
Term
Type A
Definition
by eating contaminated foods
Term
Type B
Definition
transmitted by body fluids

blood or semen
Term
Type C
Definition
transmitted through blood
permanent liver damage
Term
Type D
Definition
similar to B and may combine with it to severely damage the liver
Term
Type E
Definition
similar to A and most common form in countries with contaminated water supply
Term
Hepatoma
Definition
tumor from cells within the liver (malignant)

Accounts to 85% of liver cancer

Associated with alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis B
Term
Hiatal Hernia
Definition
protrusion of the cardiac portion of the stomach through the diaphragm to enter thoracic cavity

Causes heartburn symptoms
Term
Inguinal Hernia
Definition
protrusion of small intestinal segment through the abdominal wall in the inguinal region
Term
Direct Inguinal Hernia
Definition
occurs in males when small intestine segment enters through a tear in the membrane covering the abdominal wall at the umbilical region
Term
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Definition
conditions of ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease

affecting patients with symptoms of chronic diarrhea and enteritis to ulcerative colitis and crohns disease
Term
Intussusception
Definition
infolding of a segment of the small intestine within another segment

Reduction of intestinal motility
Term
Intussusception derived?
Definition
Latin

"to take within"
Term
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Definition
chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances or large intestinal function without clear physical damage

abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatus and constipation
Term
Malabsorption Syndrome
Definition
difficultly absorbing one or more nutrients
Term
Lipopenia
Definition
inability to absorb fat molecules

life threatening disease
Term
Pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of pancreas

tumor development and bacterial infection
Term
Parotitis
Definition
inflammation of one or both parotid glands
Term
Peptic Ulcer
Definition
occurs in the wall of the stomach as a gastric ulcer

When the mucus layer becomes eroded, exposing the inner lining to the caustic effects of hydrochloric acid

80% of these are associated with H Pylori
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
inflammation of the peritoneum
usually bacterial
Term
Polyposis
Definition
presence of many polyps in the colon or rectum

increased risk of colorectal cancer
Term
Proctitis
Definition
inflammation of the anus and usually rectum wall
Term
Proctoptosis
Definition
drooping (prolapse) of the rectum
Term
Volvulus
Definition
severe twisting of the intestine that leads to obstruction
Term
Volvulus derived?
Definition
Latin meaning "to roll"
Term
Vag/o
Definition
vagus nerve
Term
-emetic
Definition
pertaining to vomiting
Term
-spasmodic
Definition
pertaining to sudden

involuntary muscle contraction
Term
-stomy
Definition
surgical creation of opening
Term
Endo-
Definition
within
Term
Dia-
Definition
through
Term
Abdominocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid
Term
Antacid
Definition
agent that reduces acidity of the stomach cavity
Term
Antiemetic
Definition
drugs that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex
"pertaining to against vomiting"
Term
Antispasmodic
Definition
drugs that reduces peristalsis activity in the GI tract
Term
Cathartic
Definition
agent that stimulates strong wave of peristalsis of the colon
Term
Cathartic derived?
Definition
Greek word katharos "purging, cleansing"
Term
Cheilorrhaphy
Definition
procedure of suturing a lip
Term
Cholecystectomy
Definition
removal of gallbladder
Term
Choledocholithotomy
Definition
removal of a stone in the gallbladder
Term
Cleft Palate
Definition
congenital defect which bones supporting the roof of the mouth
space between the oral cavity and nasal cavity
Term
Colectomy
Definition
surgical removal of segment of the colon
Term
Colostomy
Definition
surgical creation of an opening into the colon

serves as an artificial anus
Term
Fecal Occult Blood Test
Definition
FOBT

blood hidden and concealed
Term
Gastric Lavage
Definition
cleansing procedure which stomach is irrigated to solution
Term
Gavage
Definition
feeding a patient through a tube into the nose down toward the stomach
Term
Tube used in feeding tube called?
Definition
Nasogastric tube
Term
Laparoscopy
Definition
examines the abdominal cavity
Term
Gingivectomy
Definition
surgical removal of diseased tissues in the gums
Term
Glossorrhaphy
Definition
injury that involves severe bite through the tongue

usually requires surgery
Term
Ileostomy
Definition
surgical creation of opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum
Term
Laparotomy
Definition
surgical procedure that involves an incision through the abdominal walls
From the base of the sternum to the pubic bone
Term
Polypectomy
Definition
surgical removal of polyps
Term
Pyloroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the pylorus region of the stomach

sometimes pyloric valve
Term
Stool Culture
Definition
C&S

fecal samples, and they are grown to see microorganisms to determine which antibiotics will effectively kill pathogens
Term
Vagotomy
Definition
surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve

in effort to reduce gastric juice secretion as treatment for chronic gastric ulcers
Term
Abbreviation BE
Definition
Barium Enema
Term
Abbreviation EGD
Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
FOBT
Definition
fecal occult blood test
Term
IBD
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
LGI
Definition
lower GI series
Term
LI
Definition
lactose intolerant
Term
N&V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
UGI
Definition
upper GI series
Term
Albumin/o
Definition
albumin
a protein
Term
Blast/o
Definition
germ
bud
developing cell
Term
Glomerul/o
Definition
little ball

glomerulus
Term
Gluc/o
Definition
sweet
sugar
Term
Glyc/o
Definition
sweet
sugar
Term
Glycosc/o
Definition
sweet
sugar
Term
Meat/o
Definition
opening
passage
Term
Nephr/o
Definition
kidney
Term
Pyel/o
Definition
renal pelvis
Term
Ren/o
Definition
kidney
Term
Ureter/o
Definition
ureter
Term
Urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
Ur/o
Definition
urine
Term
Urin/o
Definition
urine
Term
Vital Functions of the Kidney
Definition
regulation of blood pressure
pH within body fluids
water and salt concentrations
red blood cell production
Term
Mucous Membrane
Definition
urethra, ureter, urinary bladder is protected by
Term
Nephrologist
Definition
physician specializing in kidney disease
Term
Azot/o
Definition
urea

nitrogen
Term
Glycos/o
Definition
sweet

sugar
Term
Ket/o
Definition
ketone
Term
Noct/o
Definition
night
Term
Olig/o
Definition
few in number
Term
Py/o
Definition
pus
Term
-urea
Definition
urine
Term
-uresis
Definition
urination
Term
-uria
Definition
pertaining to urine
urination
Term
Albuminuria
Definition
abnormal filtration
Term
Anuresis
Definition
inability to pass urine is a sign of blockage of the urinary tract or kidney failure
Term
Anuria
Definition
pertaining to without urine
Term
Azotemia
Definition
sign of abnormally high levels of urea and other nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood
Term
Bacteriuria
Definition
abnormal presence of bacteria in the urine is a sign of a urinary tract infection
Term
Diuresis
Definition
excessive discharge of urine is a sign of endocrine disorders known as diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus
Term
Dysuria
Definition
painful urination
Term
Glycosuria
Definition
abnormal presence of glucose (sugar) in the urine is a sign of an endocrine disease
Term
Hematuria
Definition
abnormal presence of blood in urine

sign of urinary disease
Term
Ketonuria
Definition
abnormal presence of ketone bodies in the urine
Term
Nocturia
Definition
need to urinate frequently at night

Possible sign of diabetes mellitus or benign prostatic hyperplasia
Term
Oliguria
Definition
reduced urination
less than 500mL within 24 hours
sign of kidney disorder
Term
Polyuria
Definition
chronic excessive urination
sign of endocrine disease
Term
Proteinuria
Definition
presence of protein in urine
Term
Pyuria
Definition
presence of pus in urine
Term
En-
Definition
within
upon
over
Term
Pyel/o
Definition
renal pelvis
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia
swelling
Term
-iasis
Definition
condition of
Term
-uresis
Definition
urination
Term
Cystitis
Definition
inflammation of the urinary bladder
bacterial infection that goes up the urethra
Term
Cystocele
Definition
herniation of the urinary bladder

females: the protrusion pushes into the adjacent vagina
Term
Cystolith
Definition
stone or calculus in the urinary bladder

too large to pass through the urethra & medical intervention is required to eliminate it
Term
Enuresis
Definition
involuntary release of urine
lack of bladder control
Term
Epispadias
Definition
abnormal positioning of meatus on the penis toward the top (dorsal)
Term
Glomerulonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the glomeruli
Term
Hydronephrosis
Definition
exit of urine becomes blocked by obstruction in a ureter
causing distention of the renal pelvis
Term
Hypospadias
Definition
change in location of the urinary meatus toward the ventral side
Term
Incontinence
Definition
inability to control urination
Term
Stress Incontinence
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine occurs during a cough, sneeze, or strained movement
Term
Nephritis
Definition
inflammation of the kidney
Term
Nephroblastoma
Definition
tumor originating from kidney tissue that includes developing embryonic cells
Term
Wilms' Tumor
Definition
after 19th century German physician who published the first description of the disease
Term
Nephrolithiasis
Definition
presence of one or more stones or calculi
within a kidney
Term
Nephroma
Definition
general term for a tumor arising from kidney disease
Term
Nephromegaly
Definition
abnormally large of one or both kidneys
Term
Nephroptosis
Definition
drooping of the kidney
no longer in proper position
Term
Polycystic
Definition
kidney condition characterized by the presence of numerous cysts occupying much of the kidney tissue
Term
Pyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis
caused by bacterial infection
Term
Pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammatory condition of the renal pelvis and nephrons
Term
Strictures
Definition
abnormal narrowing
Term
Uremia
Definition
excess of urea and other nitrogenous wastes present in the blood
failure of kidney to remove urea
Term
Ureteritis
Definition
inflammation of the ureter
result of bacterial infection
Term
Ureterocele
Definition
herniated ureter
Term
Urinary Retention
Definition
abnormal accumulation of urine within the urinary bladder
Resulting from an inability to urinate
Term
-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation
suspension
Term
-tripsy
Definition
surgical crushing
Term
Blood urea nitrogen
Definition
lab test to measure urea concentration
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Creatinine
Definition
normal component of urine
by-product of muscle metabolism
Measured in a urine sample
Term
Cystectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the urinary bladder
Term
Cystolithotomy
Definition
incision is made through the urinary bladder wall to remove a stone
Term
Cystorrhaphy
Definition
suturing the urinary bladder wall is a procedure
Term
cystoscope
Definition
endoscope to view interior of the bladder
Term
Cystomy
Definition
incision through the urinary bladder
Term
Fulguration
Definition
surgical procedure that destroys living tissue with electric current
Term
Hemodialysis
Definition
pushes a patient blood through permeable membranes within an instrument
Term
LIthotripsy
Definition
surgical technique that applies concentrated sound waves to pulverize or dissolve stones into smaller pieces that may then pass through the urethra
Term
Nephrectomy
Definition
surgical procedure that removes a kidney
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosen
dissolve
Term
-pexy

imp
Definition
surgical fixation
suspension
Term
Nephrotomogram
Definition
sectional X rays to observe internal details of kidney structure
Term
Peritoneal dialysis
Definition
process fluids and electrolytes by artificial filtration as a cleansing treatment to compensate for kidney failure
Term
Pyelogram
Definition
x-ray of the renal pelvis
Term
Pyelolithotomy
Definition
surgery to remove stone from the renal pelvis

involves an incision into the kidney
Term
Pyeloplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the renal pelvis
Term
Renography
Definition
examination that uses nuclear medicine by IV injection of radioactive material into the patient kidney
Term
Specific Gravity
Definition
measurement of the density of substances in a liquid compared to water

SG
Term
What does specific gravity show?
Definition
Reveals the efficiency of renal filtration and the reabsorption of water
Term
Ureterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a ureter
Term
-ostomy
Definition
creation of an external opening
Term
-otomy
Definition
incision
Term
Urethropexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the urethra

performed to correct stress incontinence
Term
Urethroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the urethra
Term
Urethrostomy
Definition
surgical creation of an opening through the urethra
Term
Urethrotomy
Definition
incision into the wall of the urethra
Term
Urinalysis
Definition
UA

information about the quality and composition of urine
Term
Urinary Catheterization
Definition
flexible tube that is inserted into an opening of the body to transport fluids in or out

Inserted through the urethra to enter the urinary bladder and is often used to drain urine that is immobile
Term
Urinary Endoscopy
Definition
endoscope to observe internal structure of the urinary system
Term
Meatoscope
Definition
endoscope which goes into the urinary meatus
Term
Nephroscope
Definition
viewing the kidney
Term
Cystoscope
Definition
instrument for viewing the interior of the urinary bladder
Term
Urinometer
Definition
instrument that measures the specific gravity (density of substances in water) in a sample of urine
Term
Vesicourethral
Definition
performed to treat stress incontinence
Term
Vesicourethral Suspension
Definition
surgery that is performed to stabilze the position of the urinary bladder
Term
Abbreviation BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Abbreviation
Cath
Definition
catheter
catheterization
Term
Abbreviation
ESWL
Definition
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Term
Abbreviation
HD
Definition
hemodialysis
Term
Abbreviation
IVP
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
Abbreviation
RP
Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
Abbreviation
SG
Definition
specific gravity
Term
Abbreviation
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
Abbreviation
VCUG
Definition
voiding cystourethrogram
Term
Amin/o
Definition
amnion
Term
Adr/o
Definition
male
Term
Balan/o
Definition
glans penis
Term
Cervic/o
Definition
neck
cervix
Term
Chori/o
Definition
membrane
charion
Term
Cyes/o
Definition
pregnancy
Term
Cyesi/o
Definition
pregnancy
Term
Epididym/o
Definition
epididymis
Term
Episi/o
Definition
vulva
Term
Fet/o
Definition
fetus
Term
Gravid/o
Definition
pregnancy
Term
Gravidar/o
Definition
pregnancy
Term
Mamm/o
Definition
breast
Term
Mast/o
Definition
breast
Term
Men/o
Definition
month
menstruation
Term
Menstru/o
Definition
month
menstruation
Term
Orchi/o
Definition
testis
Term
Orchid/o
Definition
testis
Term
Prostat/o
Definition
prostate gland
Term
Pen/o
Definition
penis
Term
Semin/o
Definition
seed
sperm
Term
Sperm/o
Definition
seed
sperm
Term
Spermat/o
Definition
seed
sperm
Term
Test/o
Definition
testis
testicle
Term
Testicul/o
Definition
little testis
testicle
Term
Urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
Vas/o
Definition
vessel
Term
Gametes
Definition
producing sex cells
Term
Female hormones are produced by cells in the?
Definition
ovaries
Term
Female Gametes
Definition
ova
Term
Prenatal Development
Definition
changes in body form that occur through pregnancy
Term
Obstetrics
Definition
focused on the period of prenatal life and first few months after birth
Term
Abbreviation
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
Male gamete
Definition
sperm
Term
Gynecologist
Definition
specialized in the filed of the female reproductive system
Term
Common threat to health
Definition
pathogens during sexual contact
Term
Sexually transmitter Infections
Definition
make way into the blood through breaks in the mucosal lining of the reproductive tract.

also called veneral disease
Term
A-
Definition
without
absence of
Term
Balan/o
Definition
glans penis
Term
Olig/o
Definition
few in number
Term
Orchi/o
Definition
testis
Term
Orchid/o
Definition
testis
Term
Zo/o
Definition
animal

living
Term
-algia
Definition
condition of pain
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-rrhea
Definition
discharge
Term
Aspermia
Definition
inability to produce or ejaculate sperm

sign of male infertility
Term
Azoospermia
Definition
absence of living sperm in semen

sign of infertility
Term
Balanorrhea
Definition
abnormal condition of discharge from the glans of the penis

symptom of sexually transmitted infection called gonorrhea
Term
Chancres
Definition
syphilis causes small ulcers on the skin of the penis
Term
Oligospermia
Definition
abnormally low sperm count and most common sign of male infertility
Term
Papilloma
Definition
wartlike lesions on the skin and mucous membranes

sign of infection by the sexually transmitted HPV

commonly called genital warts
Term
Genital Warts are also called?
Definition
papilloma
Term
Prostatitis
Definition
inflammation of the prostate gland

sign of BPH or prostate cancer
Term
Prostatorrhea
Definition
abnormal discharge from the prostate gland
Term
Testalgia
Definition
condition of testicular pain
Term
Orchialgia
Definition
condition of testicular pain
Term
Urethritis
Definition
inflammation of urethra

symtom of an irritation of the urethra

resulting from a sexually transmitted infection
Term
An-
Definition
without
absence of
Term
Hyper-
Definition
excessive
abnormally high
above
Term
Para-
Definition
alongside
abnormal
Term
Crypt/o
Definition
hidden
Term
Hydr/o
Definition
water
Term
Varic/o
Definition
dilated vein
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia
swelling
protrusion
Term
-ism
Definition
condition or disease
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-plasia
Definition
formation
growth
Term
Andropathy
Definition
disease only affecting males
Term
Anorchism
Definition
condition of without testis

absence of one or more testes
Term
Balanitis
Definition
inflammation of the glans penis
Term
Balan/o
Definition
glans penis
Term
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Definition
Many men 50+ their prostate gland enlarges and constricts the urethra passing through it
Term
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Symptoms
Definition
nighttime urination
frequent need to void
Term
Nocturia
Definition
nighttime urination
Term
Cryptorchidism
Definition
condition of undescended testis

they are within abdomen or pelvic cavity
Term
Cryptorchidism derives
Definition
Greek
kruptorkhos
Term
Epididymitis
Definition
inflammation of epididymis
Term
Orchiepididymitis
Definition
when one or more epididymis and or both testes are inflammed
Term
Erectile Dysfunction
Definition
inability to achieve an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse
Term
Abbreviation
ED
Definition
erectile dysfunction
Term
Impotence
Definition
erectile dysfunction
Term
Hydrocele
Definition
swelling of the scrotum caused by fluid accumulation
Term
Peyronie Disease
Definition
induration of the erectile tissue within the penis

can cause erectile dysfunction

especially if the induration is greater on one side to cause a curvature of the penis
Term
Phismosis
Definition
congenital narrowing of the prepuce opening
Term
Paraphimosis
Definition
glans penis becomes strangulated
Term
Priapism
Definition
abnormally persistent erection of the penis
accompanied by pain and tenderness
common cause is drug overdose
Term
Priapism Derived
Definition
Latin
priapus. Roman scarecrow figure with erect penis
Term
Prostatic Carcinoma
Definition
increase of size of prostate before it spreads into pelvis region and beyond.
It can be felt as hard nodule on the prostate during rectal exam
Term
Varicocele
Definition
herniation of the veins within spermatic cord
Term
-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation
Term
Balanoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the glans penis
Term
DRE
Definition
digital rectal exam
Term
Hydrocelectomy
Definition
surgical removal of hydrocele
Term
Orchidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of testis
Term
Orchidopexy
Definition
suspension of the testis

sometimes to draw undescended testis down into scrotum
Term
Orchidoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of testis
Term
Prostatectomy
Definition
surgical removal of prostate gland
Term
Transurethral resection of the prostate gland
Definition
treats BPH. This noninvasive way removes prostate tissue
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Term
Vasovasostomy
Definition
reverse vasectomy
Term
Vesiculectomy
Definition
remove seminal vesicles
Term
Col/p
Definition
vagina
Term
Salping/o
Definition
trumpet

fallopian tubes
Term
Colpodynia
Definition
vaginal pain
Term
Dysmenorrhea
Definition
abnormal pain during menstruation
Term
Hematosalpinx
Definition
retained menstrual blood in fallopian tubes
Term
Mittelschmerz
Definition
abdominal pain occurring during ovulation
Term
Lei/o
Definition
smooth
Term
Metr/o
Definition
uterus
Term
-atresia
Definition
closure or absence of a normal body opening
Term
-s
Definition
plural
Term
amastia
Definition
condition without breast
Term
infiltrating ductal carcinoma
Definition
most common type of breast cancer
Term
CIS
Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
CIN
Definition
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Term
Cystocele
Definition
protrusion of the bladder against wall of vagina may occur
Term
Fistulas
Definition
abnormal passage from one organ or cavity to another
Term
Hysteratresia
Definition
closure or absence of normal body opening
Term
Leiomyoma
Definition
benign tumor of urterus

aka fibroid tumor
Term
-ptosis
Definition
drooping
Term
Oophor/o
Definition
ovary
Term
Oophorosalpingitis
Definition
inflammation of the ovary and fallopian tube
Term
Prolapsed
Definition
droopy
Term
Hysteroptosis
Definition
drooping uterus
Term
Salp/o
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
-cele
Definition
swelling

protrusion
Term
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Definition
severe bacterial infection

sudden high fever, skin rash, mental confusion, acute renal failure and abnormal liver function
Term
atrophic vaginitis
Definition
common form of inflammation of vagina

redness and swelling

usually due to depletion of estrogen
Term
Son/o
Definition
sound
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
Colpectomy
Definition
removal of vagina
Term
Colp/o
Definition
vagina
Term
D&G
Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
Dilation and curettage
Definition
scraping endometrium
Term
Endometrial ablation
Definition
used to destroy endometrium
Term
HRT
Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
Hysteropexy
Definition
surgical procedure that is used to correct prolapsed uterus
Term
Hysteroscope
Definition
endoscope to view uterine cavity
Term
Oophorectomy
Definition
surgical removal of an ovary
Term
Pap smear?
Definition
Papnicolaou smear
Term
Speculum
Definition
instrument used during gyno exam
Term
Amni/o
Definition
amniotic fluid
Term
Polyhydramnios
Definition
excessive production of fluid during fetal development
Term
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Definition
red blood cells are destroyed because incompatibility from mother's blood
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
Toxoplasmosis
Definition
caused by protozoan, by cats feces, causing birth defects
Term
Trichomoniasis
Definition
infection caused by protozoan that causes inflammation of urethra and prostate, and pelvic pain
Term
FBD
Definition
fibrocystic breast disease
Term
HBV
Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
IDC
Definition
infiltration ductal carcinoma
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PSA
Definition
prostate - specific antigen
Term
SAB
Definition
spontaneous abortion
Term
TAB
Definition
therapeutic abortion
Term
TSS
Definition
toxic shock syndrome
Term
TURP
Definition
transurthral resection of the prostate
Term
TVS
Definition
transvaginal sonography
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