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Term
arthralgia
Definition
Pain in a joint.
Term
otalgia
Definition
Pain in the ear.
Term
neuralgia
Definition
Pain of nerves.
Term
myalgia
Definition
Pain of muscles.
Term
rectocele
Definition
Hernia of the rectum.
Term
cystocele
Definition
Hernia of the urinary bladder.
Term
thoracentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest.
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the amnion.
Term
abdominocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the abdomen.
Term
streptococcus
Definition
Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacterium found in twisted chains.
Term
staphylococci
Definition
Berry-shaped (spheroidal) bacteria in clusters.
Term
erythrocyte
Definition
Red blood cell.
Term
leukocyte
Definition
White blood cell.
Term
thrombocyte
Definition
Clotting cell.
Term
pleurodynia
Definition
Pain in the chest wall muscles that is aggravated by breathing (literally: pain of the pleura).
Term
laryngectomy
Definition
Removal of the larynx.
Term
mastectomy
Definition
Removal of a breast.
Term
anemia
Definition
Decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin.
Term
ischemia
Definition
To hold back blood from an area of the body.
Term
carcinogenesis
Definition
Condition of producing cancer.
Term
pathogenesis
Definition
Condition of producing disease.
Term
angiogenesis
Definition
Formation of blood vessels.
Term
electroencephalogram
Definition
Record of the electricity in the brain.
Term
myelogram
Definition
Record (x-ray) of the spinal cord.
Term
mammogram
Definition
Record (x-ray) of the breast.
Term
electroencephalograph
Definition
Instrument for recording the electricity in the brain.
Term
electroencephalography
Definition
Process of recording the electricity in the brain.
Term
angiography
Definition
Process of recording (x-ray imaging) blood vessels.
Term
bronchitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bronchi.
Term
tonsillitis
Definition
Inflammation of the tonsils.
Term
thrombophlebitis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein with clot formation.
Term
ophthalmology
Definition
Study of the eye.
Term
morphology
Definition
Study of shape or form.
Term
hemolysis
Definition
Destruction of blood (breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin).
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
Softening of bone.
Term
chondromalacia
Definition
Softening of cartilage.
Term
acromegaly
Definition
Enlargement of extremities.
Term
splenomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the spleen.
Term
myoma
Definition
Tumor (benign) of muscle.
Term
myosarcoma
Definition
Tumor (malignant) of muscle—a type of flesh (sarc/o) tissue.
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
Tumor (malignant) of bone marrow.
Term
hematoma
Definition
Collection of blood; a bruise.
Term
biopsy
Definition
To view life; microscopic examination of living tissue.
Term
necrosis
Definition
Condition of death (of cells).
Term
necropsy
Definition
Autopsy or postmortem examination.
Term
hydronephrosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of water (found) in the kidney.
Term
leukocytosis
Definition
Abnormal condition (slight increase in numbers) of normal white blood cells.
Term
cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of heart muscle.
Term
erythropenia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells.
Term
neutropenia
Definition
Deficiency in neutrophils.
Term
thrombocytopenia
Definition
Deficiency of clotting cells.
Term
acrophobia
Definition
Fear of heights.
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agoraphobia
Definition
Fear of being in open, crowded spaces (marketplace).
Term
achondroplasia
Definition
No (improper) development of cartilage.
Term
angioplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of blood vessels.
Term
blepharoptosis
Definition
Prolapse, sagging of an eyelid.
Term
arteriosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of arteries.
Term
laparoscope
Definition
Instrument to visually examine the abdomen.
Term
laparoscopy
Definition
Process of visual examination of the abdomen.
Term
metastasis
Definition
Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor.
Term
hemostasis
Definition
Stopping the flow of blood (naturally by clotting or artificially by compression).
Term
colostomy
Definition
New opening of the colon (to the outside of the body).
Term
tracheostomy
Definition
New opening of the windpipe (to the outside of the body).
Term
hydrotherapy
Definition
Treatment with water.
Term
chemotherapy
Definition
Treatment with drugs.
Term
radiotherapy
Definition
Treatment with x-rays.
Term
laparotomy
Definition
Incision into the abdomen. Often referred to as a “lap,” this exploratory procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
Term
phlebotomy
Definition
Incision of a vein.
Term
tracheotomy
Definition
Incision of the trachea.
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
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atrophy
Definition
No development; wasting away of tissue.
Term
radiographer
Definition
One who records x-rays; radiologic technologist—a professional who, under
the supervision of a physician, operates radiologic equipment and assists radiologists.
Term
leukemia
Definition
Condition of increase in white blood cells (malignancy).
Term
pneumonia
Definition
Condition (abnormal) of lungs.
Term
nephrologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of the kidney.
Term
arteriole
Definition
Small artery.
Term
venule
Definition
Small vein.
Term
pericardium
Definition
Structure surrounding the heart.
Term
mucus
Definition
Sticky secretion from mucous membrane.
Term
esophagus
Definition
Muscular tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach.
Term
nephropathy
Definition
Disease of the kidney.
Term
cardiac
Definition
Pertaining to the heart.
Term
peritoneal
Definition
Pertaining to the peritoneum.
Term
inguinal
Definition
Pertaining to the groin.
Term
pleural
Definition
Pertaining to the pleura.
Term
tonsillar
Definition
Pertaining to tonsils.
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pulmonary
Definition
Pertaining to the lungs.
Term
axillary
Definition
Pertaining to the armpit.
Term
laryngeal
Definition
Pertaining to the voice box.
Term
carcinogenic
Definition
Pertaining to producing cancer.
Term
osteogenic
Definition
Pertaining to produced within bone.
Term
chronic
Definition
Long-term; over a long period.
Term
pathologic
Definition
Pertaining to the study of disease.
Term
adenoids
Definition
Collections of lymphatic tissue resembling (-oid) glands (-aden) in the throat, near the nose.
Term
mucoid
Definition
Resembling mucus.
Term
adipose
Definition
Pertaining to fat.
Term
mucous membrane
Definition
A lining that secretes mucus.
Term
necrotic
Definition
Pertaining to death (of cells).
Term
Abdominocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen.
Term
Achondroplasia
Definition
Inherited disorder of cartilage formation in the fetus leading to dwarfism.
Term
Acromegaly
Definition
Excessive enlargement of the limbs (extremities) due to thickening of bones and soft tissues; caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
Term
Acrophobia
Definition
Fear of heights
Term
Acute
Definition
Having severe symptoms and a short course illness.
Term
Adenoids
Definition
Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal (nose) passageway.
Term
Adipose
Definition
Fear of open spaces; an anxiety disorder.
Term
Amniocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion sac surrounding the embryo and fetus.
Term
Anemia
Definition
Blood condition of reduced oxygen delivery to tissues because of low hemoglobin concentration or deficiency of red blood cells.
Term
Angiogenesis
Definition
Formation of blood vessels
Term
Angiography
Definition
Process of recording blood vessels using contrast and x-rays.
Term
Angioplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a blood vessel by inserting a catheter (tube) and balloon inside an artery to enlarge the opening
Term
Arteriole
Definition
Small artery.
Term
Arteriosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of an artery by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls.
Term
Arthralgia
Definition
Joint pain
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away
Term
Axillary
Definition
Pertaining to the under arm or armpit
Term
Basophil
Definition
A granular leukocyte with an irregularly shaped nucleus and cytoplasm containing blue granules.
Term
Biopsy
Definition
Removal and microscopic examination of living tissue, often to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant.
Term
Blepharoptosis
Definition
Sagging or drooping eyelid
Term
Bronchitis
Definition
Inflammation of bronchial tubes
Term
Carcinogenesis
Definition
Formation or production of cancer
Term
Carcinogenic
Definition
Pertaining to producing cancer
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of heart muscle
Term
Chemotherapy
Definition
Treatment using drugs
Term
Chondromalacia
Definition
Softening of cartilage
Term
Chronic
Definition
Pertaining to a long time
Term
Colostomy
Definition
New opening of the colon to the outside of the body.
Term
Cystocele
Definition
Hernia of the urinary bladder
Term
Electroencephalogram
Definition
Record of the electricity in the brain
Term
Electrocephalograph
Definition
An instrument used to record the electricity in the brain.
Term
Electroencephalography
Definition
Process of recording the electricity in the brain.
Term
Eosinophil
Definition
A granular white blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with eosin (a reddish dye).
Term
Erythrocyte
Definition
Red blood cell.
Term
Erythropenia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells
Term
Esophagus
Definition
Tube leading from the throat to the stomach
Term
Hematoma
Definition
Mass or collection of blood; bruise
Term
Hemolysis
Definition
Destruction of red blood cells
Term
Hemostasis
Definition
To stop or control the escape of blood by artificial means or by clotting.
Term
Hydronephrosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of fluid build up in the kidney; caused by obstruction to the flow of urine
Term
Hydrotherapy
Definition
Treatment using water; whirlpool baths
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
Increase in size of muscle or organ produced by enlargement of existing cells.
Term
Inguinal
Definition
Pertaining to the groin
Term
Ischemia
Definition
Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue.
Term
Laparoscope
Definition
Instrument used to visually examine the abdomen
Term
Laparoscopy
Definition
Process of visually examining the contents of the abdomen (using an endoscope).
Term
Laparotomy
Definition
Incision through the abdominal wall.
Term
Laryngeal
Definition
Pertaining to the larynx or voice box
Term
Laryngectomy
Definition
Removal of the larynx or voice box
Term
Leukemia
Definition
Malignant condition of white blood cells, increased numbers of immature leukocytes and decreased erythrocytes and platelet.
Term
Leukocytosis
Definition
Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells or a response to infection or inflammation.
Term
Lymphocyte
Definition
White blood cell found in blood and lymphatic tissue; fights disease by making antibodies (B cells) or killing cells chemically or by injection (T cells.)
Term
Mammogram
Definition
X-ray record of the breast.
Term
Mastectomy
Definition
Removal of a breast
Term
Metastasis
Definition
Spread of a malignant tumor from its original location to a new or distant organ.
Term
Monocyte
Definition
White blood cells with one large nucleus
Term
Morphology
Definition
Study of the shape or form of cells
Term
Mucoid
Definition
Resembling mucus.
Term
Mucous membrane
Definition
Epithelial membrane that secretes mucus and lines the tubular organs of the body
Term
Mucus
Definition
Sticky substance that is secreted from a mucous membrane.
Term
Myalgia
Definition
Muscle pain
Term
Myelogram
Definition
X-ray record of the spinal cord
Term
Myeloma
Definition
Malignant tumor of bone marrow
Term
Myoma
Definition
Tumor of muscle
Term
Myosarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of muscle tissue, a type of flesh (sarc) tissue.
Term
Necropsy
Definition
Viewing a dead body; autopsy
Term
Necrosis
Definition
Condition of death of cells.
Term
Necrotic
Definition
Pertaining to death of cells
Term
Nephrologist
Definition
A specialist in the study of the kidney
Term
Nephropathy
Definition
Disease of the kidney
Term
Neuralgia
Definition
Nerve pain
Term
Neutropenia
Definition
Deficiency of neutrophils (white blood cells that fight disease).
Term
Neutrophil
Definition
A type of white blood cell with cytoplasmic granules that stain with neutral dye.
Term
Ophthalmology
Definition
Study of the eye and eye disorders.
Term
Osteogenic
Definition
Pertaining to produced in or by bone
Term
Osteomalacia
Definition
Softening of bones.
Term
Otalgia
Definition
Ear pain
Term
Paracentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a cavity such as the abdomen.
Term
Pathogenesis
Definition
Development of disease.
Term
Pathologic
Definition
Pertaining to the study of disease
Term
Pericardium
Definition
Membrane surrounding the heart
Term
Peritoneal
Definition
Pertaining to the peritoneum (membrane surrounding the abdomen).
Term
Peritoneoscopy
Definition
Process of visually examining the peritoneum and pleuroperitoneal cavity
Term
Phlebotomy
Definition
Incision of a vein for the removal of blood
Term
Platelet
Definition
Thrombocyte.
Term
Pleurodynia
Definition
Pain associated with the pleura
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Condition of the lungs; fluid and foreign organisms collect in the lungs.
Term
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
Definition
White blood cell with multi-lobe nucleus and dark-staining granules; disease fighting cells.
Term
Ptosis
Definition
Prolapse, drooping, sagging of the upper eyelid.
Term
Pulmonary
Definition
Pertaining to the lungs
Term
Radiographer
Definition
One who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures.
Term
Radiotherapy
Definition
Treatment using radiation, high-energy x-rays, and other radiation sources
Term
Rectocele
Definition
Hernia of the rectum.
Term
Splenomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the spleen
Term
Staphylococci
Definition
Berry or spherical shaped bacteria.
Term
Streptococcus
Definition
Berry or spherical shaped bacterium that forms twisted chains with other similar bacteria
Term
Thoracentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest
Term
Thrombocytopenia
Definition
Deficiency of thrombocytes (platelets of clotting cells).
Term
Thrombophlebitis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or clot.
Term
Tonsillitis
Definition
Inflammation of tonsils.
Term
Tracheostomy
Definition
A surgical created opening from the trachea (windpipe) to the outside of the body.
Term
Venule
Definition
A small vein.
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