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Terminology
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/21/2012

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Term
a-, an-
Definition
Without, away from, not

Arrhythmia-

irregular or loss of rhythm, esp. of the heart beat
Term
ante-
Definition
before

antecubital space-

in front of the elbow, at the bend of the elbow where pulse of brachial artery is.
Term
brachi(o)-
Definition
arm

brachial pulse-

a pulse found in brachial artery
Term
circum-
Definition
around

circumoral-

around the mouth
Term
cyano-
Definition
blue

cyanosis-

slightly bluish, grayish, slatelike, or dark purple discoloration of skin due to abnormal amounts of hemoglobin in blood
Term
derm(a)-
derm(o)-
dermat(o)-
Definition
dermal, true skin

dermatitis-

inflammation of the skin evidenced by itching, redness, various lesions

dermatome-

the area on the surface of the body innervated by the afferent nerve from a specific spinal root
Term
dys-
Definition
bad, difficult, painful, disordered

dyspnea- air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing, sometimes pain, normal when from vigorous/athletic work
Term
eu-
Definition
good, normal

eupnea-

normal breathing as distinguished from dyspnea and apnea
Term
hyper-
Definition
over, above, excessive, beyond

Hyperpnea-

an increased respir. rate or breathing deeper than felt during normal activity

hypertension-

tension or tonus greater than normal. higher BP than judged to be normal
Term
hypo-
Definition
under, beneath, below, less than

Hypothermia-

having body temp. below normal, between 78 and 90


Hypotension-

decrease of systolic and diastolic BP below normal
Term
idio-
Definition
peculiar to the individual, unknown

idiopathic-

disease or condition of unknown cause
Term
later(o)-
Definition
relationship to the side

lateral-

to the side
Term
odont(o)-
Definition
teeth, tooth

orthodontics-

specialty in dentistry dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of irregularities of the teeth
Term
path(o)-
Definition
disease, suffering

pathogenic-

state of producing or being able to produce pathological changes and disease
Term
tachy-
Definition
swift, rapid

tachydcardia-

abnormally rapid heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute
Term
thermo-
Definition
heat; warmth

thermometer-

a device to measure heat
Term
-ema
Definition
swollen, distended

edema-

local or generalized condition in which body tissues contain an excessive amount of tissue fluid in interstitial spaces
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition

anemia-

when there is a reduction in the mass of circulating RBC's
Term
-itis
Definition
Inflammation of

appendicitis-

inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Term
-osis
Definition
condition, status, process

arteriosclerosis-

disease of arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls.
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease, suffering

cardiopathy-

heart disease
Term
angio,vaso
Definition
lymph or blood vessels

angiography-

diagnostic or therapeutic radiography of the heart and blood vessels using radiopaque contrast medium.
Term
arterio
Definition
relationship to an artery

arteriogram-

x-ray of artery injected with a radiopaque medium
Term
arthr(o)
Definition
joint

arthroscopy-

examination of a joint, through an incision, using an endoscope
Term
bucc(o)
bucca
Definition
the cheek

buccal membrane-

tissue lining the inside of the cheek;may also include the gum next to the cheek
Term
cardio
Definition
heart

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-

to the heart and lungs emergency procedure to treat victims of cardiac and respiration arrest
Term
cephal(o)
Definition
head

cephalocaudal-

long axis of the body or relationship between the head and the base of the spine

electroencephalogram-

amplification, recording, and analysis of electrical activity of the brain
Term
chondr(i)
chondr(io)
chondr(o)
Definition
cartilage

chondritis-

inflammation of the joint(s)
Term
dent(i)
dent(o)
Definition
tooth

dentures-

partial or complete set of artificial teeth set in appropriate materials to substitute for natural dentination and original tissues

dentifrice-

A paste, liquid, gel, or powder for cleaning teeth.
Term
embolus
Definition
"stopper" mass of undissolved matter in blood or lymph; S, L, or G

pulmonary embolus-

embolus in pulmonary artery or one of its branches
Term
gingiv(o)
gingiva
Definition
gums (of the mouth)

gingivitis-

a condition in which the gums are red, swollen, and bleeding
Term
hem, hema, hemato
Definition
blood

hematocrit-

an obsolete term for centrifuge, for separating solids from plasma in the blood
Term
lympho
Definition
lymph; used to refer to lymphatic vessel or to lymphocytes

lymphadenitis-

inflammation of lymph nodes, caused by activation of phagocytes and lymphocytes, which encounter large number of microorganisms, cancer cells, or other antigenic material
Term
occipit(o)
Definition
back of head

occipitofrontal-

related to the occiput and frontal bone of the skull
Term
or(o)
Definition
mouth

oral-

concerning the mouth


oropharynx-

portion of the pharynx from the soft palate to the level of the hyoid bone
Term
somat(o)
somatic(o)
Definition
body

somatic pain-

generally well localized pain that results from activation of peripheral nociceptors without injury to the peripheral nerve or CNS
Term
steth(o)
Definition
chest

stethoscope-

an instrument to transmit to the examiner's ears sounds produced in the body; rubber tube in "y" shape, diaphragm & bell
Term
stom
stomat(o)
Definition
mouth;opening

stomatitis-

inflammation of the mouth (lips, tongue, mucous membranes)

stoma-

a mouth, small opening , or pore; artificially created opening between two passages
Term
thrombo
Definition
clot

thrombosis-

formation or presence of blood clot within vascular system
Term
vena, phlebo
Definition
vein

phlebitis-

inflammation of a vein
Term
ventr(i)
ventr(o)
Definition
front, belly

ventrolateral-

pertaining to the front and side of the body;toward the front and side of the body
Term
ab-
Definition
from, away from, negative, absent

abduction-

lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body, lateral bending of head or trunk
Term
ab-
Definition
from, away from, negative, absent

abduction-

lateral movement of the limbs away from the median plane of the body, lateral bending of head or trunk
Term
ad-
Definition
towards, unto

adduction-


movement of limb or eye toward median plane of body
Term
anti-
Definition
against, opposing, counteracting

antipyretic-

reducing fever

antibiotic-

destructive to life; natural/synthetic substance that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth
Term
broncho-
Definition
airway

bronchoscope-

endoscope used to pass through trachea for visual inspection of tracheobronchial tree

bronchodilator-

drug that expands bronchi by relaxing bronchial muscle.
Term
cirr-
Definition
yellow

cirrhosis-

disease of liver than can cause yellowing of liver, skin, and mucous membranes
Term
contra-
Definition
opposite or against

contralateral-

originating or having to do with the opposite side of a point of reference

contraindicate-

any symptom or circumstance that makes treatment with a drug or device unsafe or inappropriate.
Term
cyst(o)-
cyst(i)-
Definition
denoting relationship to urinary bladder or a cyst

cholecystogram-

radiograph of the gallbladder

cystitis-

urinary urgency, frequency, pain bladder spasms, perineal aching, fullness.
Term
cyt(o)-
Definition
cell

cytology-

science that deals with formation, structure, and function of cells

phagocytosis-

3 stage process by which phagocytes(neutrophils,monocytes, macrophages) engulf and destroy microorganisms, other foreign antigens and cell debris
Term
dextro-
Definition
right

dextrogastria-

stomach on the right side of the body
Term
dorso-
dorsi-
Definition
back

dorsal recumbent position-

patient lies on back with lower extremities moderately flexed and rotated outward.
Term
endo-
Definition
within

endoscope-

a device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing for observing inside of a hallow organ, cavity, tissue plane
Term
eryth(o)-
Definition
red

erythrocyte-

a mature RBS, nonnucleated, biconcave


erythema-

reddening of the skin, common but not specific sign of skin irritation, injury, inflammation
Term
gastr(o)-
Definition
stomach

gastroenteritis-

inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that cause vomiting, diarrhea or both.
Term
hemi-
Definition
half

hemiplegia-

paralysis of one side of the body, usually resulting from damage to the cortico-spinal tracts of CNS
Term
hepa
hepatico-
hepato-
Definition
liver

hepatitis-

inflammation of the liver
Term
hetero-
Definition
other;different

heterosexual-

the opposite sex; sexual interest or intercourse with partner's of opposite sex
Term
infra-
Definition
beneath; below

infraclavicular-

situated/located beneath the clavicle
Term
inter-
Definition
among; between

intercostal-

between the ribs
Term
intra-
Definition
within

intramuscular-

within a muscle

intravenous-

within or into a vein
Term
leuk(o)-
Definition
white; white corpuscle

leukocyte-

a WBC; granulocytes and agranulocytes
Term
mal-
Definition
sickness or disorder

malnutrition-

any disease promoting condition resulting from inadequate or excessive exposure to nutrients.


malpractice-

an action taken by a health care professional that injures a patient and fails to meet professional care standards
Term
mast-
Definition
breast

mastitis-

inflammation or infection of the breast
Term
myel(o)-
Definition
spinal cord, bone marrow

myelogram-

a radiograph of the spinal cord and associated nerves
a different count of bone marrow cells
Term
my(o)-
Definition
muscle

myocardial infarction-

loss of living heart, muscle due to coronary artery occlusion. (b/c blood flow not restored within a few hours)
Term
ocul(o)-
Definition
eye

oculomotor-

pair of cranial nerves essential for eye movements through certain intrinsic and extrinsic muscles
Term
olio-
Definition
little; small; scanty; deficient

oliguria-

urinary output of less than 400ml/day; results in renal failure if not reversed
Term
osseo-
oss(i)-
oste
osteo-
Definition
bone

ossification-

the development of bone
Term
ot(o)-
Definition
ear

otoscope-

a device for the examination of the ear
Term
pan-
Definition
all

pandemic-

exceptionally widespread epidemic,that is, a disease or outbreak that affects very high portions of the population or throughout world.
Term
peri-
Definition
around, about

periorbital-

surrounding the socket of the eye
Term
poly-
Definition
many, much

polydipsia-

excessive thirst, symptom that may suggest dehydration, hyper-glycemia, hypovolemia

polyuria-

excessive secretion and discharge of urine, does not contain abnormal constituents. virtually colorless
Term
post-
Definition
behind, after, posterior

postinfectious-



occurring after an infection
Term
pre-
Definition
before, in front of

preoperative period-

period before surgical procedure. begins with first preparation of patient for surgery.
Term
pseudo-
Definition
false

pseudocyst-

false cyst
Term
retro-
Definition
backward; behind; back

retroperitoneal-

behind the peritoneum and outside the peritoneal cavity
Term
sub-
Definition
under, beneath, in small qty., less than normal

sublingual-

beneath or concerning the are beneath the tongue
Term
sinistr(o)-
Definition
left

sinistrocular-

stronger vision in the left eye
Term
super-
Definition
above, beyond, superior

superior-

situated above, located in a higher place
Term
supra-
Definition
above, beyond, on the top side

suprapubic-

located above the pubic arch
Term
-centesis
Definition
puncture; aspiration of

paracentesis-

puncture of a cavity with removal of fluid, as in pleural effusion or ascites. ; aspiration of fluid from withing the peritoneum
Term
-cide
Definition
killing, destroying

germicidal-

destructive to germs; an agent destructive to germs
Term
-cyte
Definition
cell

phagocyte-

WBCs that can ingest and destroy microorganisms, cell debris and other in blood or tissue.
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical excision of any anatomical structure

appendectomy-

surgical removal/excision of the vermiform appendix
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosen or dissolve, reduction, relief of

glycolysis-

first stage of cell respitation, series of reactions that convert a molecule of glucose to two
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement of specified body part

cardiomegaly-

hypertrophy or enlargement of the heart
Term
-ology
Definition
study of; science of

gerontology-

study of the processes and effects of aging and age-related diseases on humans.
Term
-ostomy
Definition
surgically formed fistula connecting a portion of the intestine or urinary tract to the exterior

colostomy-

opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its skin surface
Term
-otomy
Definition
division, surgical incision

tracheotomy-

cutting into/incising the trachea
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair

arthroplasty-

surgical replacement or reconstruction of a painful or deformed joint
Term
-plegia
Definition
paralysis, stroke

hemiplegia- paralysis of one side of the body

paraplegia-

paralysis of lower portion of the body and of both legs.
Term
-scope
-scopy
Definition
to view; to examine

gastroscopy-

examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract with a gastroscope.

proctoscopy-

audio inspection of the rectum with a proctoscope
Term
cervico
Definition
neck or the neck of an organ

cervicitis-

inflammation of the uterine cervix
Term
genetic-
Definition
to reproduction; genetics

thermogenesis-

production of heat by the cells of the body

congenital-

present at birth (a condition)
Term
gram
Definition
a unit of wt. (mass) of the metric system ; about the wt. of a cubic cm or mm of water

electrocardiogram-

a record of electrical activity of the heart, consisting of P Q R S T & sometimes U
Term
graph
Definition
any visual representation of a numerical relationship

radiography-

x-ray; production of images on photographic medium by action of radiation

tomography-

a radiographic technique that selects a level in the body and blurs out structures above and below that plane, leaving clear image of selective anatomy.
Term
kinesis
Definition
motion

kinesthesia-

ability to perceive extent, direction, or weight of movement.
Term
lipo
Definition
fat

lipoma-

benign tumor composed of fatty cells
Term
pneumo
pneuma
pneumato
pneumono
Definition
air, lung

pneumonia-

inflammation of the lungs, usually due to infection with bacteria, viruses, pathogenic organisms. "infectious disease"
Term
pulmo
Definition
lung

pulmonary embolus-

an embolus in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches
Term
viscero
Definition
large abdominal organs

visceral-

body organs, viscera

evisceration-

removal of the viscera or of the contents of a cavity; spilling out of abdominal contents
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