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Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminoly of the Human Body
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06/25/2012

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
The study of the structure and the shape of the body and body parts and their relationship to one another. Pg. 120
Term
Physiology
Definition
The study of how the body and its parts work or function. Pg. 120
Term
Homeostasis
Definition
Body functions working to maintain a stable internal environment. Pg. 121
Term
Medial
Definition
Movement toward midline. Pg. 121
Term
Lateral
Definition
Movement away from the midline. Pg. 121
Term
Anterior
Definition
In front of the frontal plane. Pg. 121
Term
Posterior
Definition
Behind the frontal plane. Pg. 121
Term
Superior
Definition
Above the transverse plane. Pg. 121
Term
Proximal
Definition
Nearer to a given reference point. pg. 121
Term
Distal
Definition
Farther from a given reference point. pg. 122
Term
Superficial
Definition
On the Surface of the body. Pg. 122
Term
Erect
Definition
Being in or having a vertical, upright position. Pg. 122
Term
Recumbent
Definition
Lying on one side with the under arm behind the back. Pg. 122
Term
Supine
Definition
Lying on the back; having the face upward. Pg. 122
Term
Prone
Definition
Lying with the front or face downward. Pg. 122
Term
Fowler's
Definition
An inclined position in which the head of the bed is raised to promote dependent drainage after an abdominal operation. Pg. 122
Term
Trendelenberg
Definition
An inclined position with the patient inclined at an angle of 45 degrees so the pelvis is higher than the head. Pg. 122
Term
Arthro
Definition
Joint. Pg. 122
Term
Chondro
Definition
Cartilage. Pg. 122
Term
Myelo
Definition
Bone Marrow or Spine. Pg. 122
Term
Costo
Definition
Rib. Pg. 122
Term
Oste
Definition
Bone. Pg. 122
Term
Crani
Definition
Skull. Pg. 122
Term
Muscular System
Definition
Provides for movement of the body, maintains posture, and generates heat. Pg. 122
Term
Skeletal System
Definition
The framework on which we are built on. Pg. 122
Term
Myo
Definition
Muscle. Pg. 123
Term
Tendo
Definition
Tendon. Pg. 123
Term
Ligament
Definition
Ligament. Pg. 123
Term
Skin/Integumentary System
Definition
Holds the entire body together, an external covering of the body which cushions and protects, and also waterproofs the body. Pg. 123
Term
Derma
Definition
Skin. Pg. 123
Term
Onycho
Definition
Nail. Pg. 123
Term
Respiratory System
Definition
Allows us to breath and supplies oxygen to our blood while removing carbon dioxide from our blood. Pg. 123
Term
Rhino
Definition
Nose. Pg. 123
Term
Laryngo
Definition
Larynx. Pg. 123
Term
Tracheo
Definition
Upper windpipe or trachea. Pg. 123
Term
Broncho
Definition
Lower windpipe or bronchus. Pg. 123
Term
Pulmo and pneumo
Definition
Lung and or air. Pg. 123
Term
Pnea
Definition
Breath or Breathing. Pg. 123
Term
Digestive System
Definition
Breaks down food and provides nutrients to our cells. Pg. 123
Term
Stoma
Definition
Mouth. Pg. 123
Term
Lingua and Glosso
Definition
Tongue. Pg. 123
Term
Dento and Odonto
Definition
Tooth. Pg. 123
Term
Gingivo
Definition
Gums. Pg. 123
Term
Gastro
Definition
Stomach. Pg. 123
Term
Entero
Definition
Intestine. Pg. 123
Term
Duodeno
Definition
Pertains to the duodenum or first part of the small intestine. Pg. 123
Term
Jejuno
Definition
Pertains to the jejunum or second part of the small intestine. Pg. 123
Term
Ileo
Definition
Pertains to the ileum or third part of the small intestine. Pg. 123
Term
Colo
Definition
Colon. Pg. 123
Term
Hepat
Definition
Liver. Pg. 123
Term
Cholesysto
Definition
Gall bladder. Pg 124
Term
Celio and Abdomino
Definition
Abdomen. Pg. 124
Term
Lapro
Definition
Abdominal Wall. Pg. 124
Term
Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
Definition
Moves blood around our body which provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. Pg. 124
Term
Cardio
Definition
Heart. Pg. 124
Term
Angio and Vaso
Definition
Vessel. Pg. 124
Term
Phlebo and Veno
Definition
Vein. Pg. 124
Term
Arterio
Definition
Artery. Pg. 124
Term
Thrombo
Definition
Clot of blood. Pg. 124
Term
Hemo and hemato
Definition
Blood. Pg. 124
Term
Cyto
Definition
Cell. Pg. 124
Term
Lympho
Definition
Lymph. Pg. 124
Term
Spleno
Definition
Spleen. Pg. 124
Term
Phago
Definition
To Eat. Pg. 124
Term
Nervous System
Definition
Maintains body homeostasis with electrical signals; provides for sensation, higher mental functioning, engages muscles and glands. Pg. 124
Term
Neuro
Definition
Nerve. Pg. 124
Term
Cerebro
Definition
Brain. Pg. 124
Term
Psycho and Mento
Definition
Mind. Pg. 124
Term
Esthesia
Definition
Feeling or sensation. Pg. 124
Term
Myel
Definition
Spinal cord. Pg. 124
Term
Mening
Definition
Membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain. Pg. 124
Term
Cephal
Definition
Head. Pg. 124
Term
Urinary System
Definition
Moves urine through our body and cleanses our blood and maintains the body's water and salt balance. Pg. 124
Term
Nephro and Rena
Definition
Kidney. Pg. 124
Term
Uretero
Definition
Ureter. Pg. 124
Term
Cysto
Definition
Bladder. Pg. 124
Term
Urethro
Definition
Urethra. Pg. 125
Term
Uro and Uria
Definition
Urine. Pg. 125
Term
Lith
Definition
Stone. Pg. 125
Term
Orchio
Definition
Testes. Pg. 125
Term
Andr
Definition
Male. Pg. 125
Term
Prostat
Definition
Prostate. Pg. 125
Term
Vas
Definition
Vessel. Pg. 125
Term
Hystero and Metro
Definition
Uterus or Womb. Pg. 125
Term
Oophoro
Definition
Ovary. Pg. 125
Term
Salpingo
Definition
Tube. Pg. 125
Term
Colp
Definition
Vagina. Pg. 125
Term
Meno
Definition
Menstruation. Pg. 125
Term
Mammo
Definition
Breast. Pg. 125
Term
Oto
Definition
Ear. Pg. 125
Term
Tympano and Myringo
Definition
Eardrum. Pg. 125
Term
Ophthalmo and Oculo
Definition
Eye. Pg. 125
Term
Opto
Definition
Vision. Pg. 125
Term
Blepharo
Definition
Eyelid. Pg. 125
Term
Kerato
Definition
Cornea. Pg. 125
Term
Dacryo
Definition
Tear. Pg. 125
Term
Olfaction
Definition
Sense of Smell. Pg. 125
Term
Gustatory System
Definition
Taste. Pg. 125
Term
Endocrine System
Definition
Consists of numerous glands distributed throughout the body which secrete hormones into the blood stream. Pg. 125.
Term
Intra
Definition
Inside or within. Pg. 125
Term
Endo
Definition
Within or inside. Pg. 125
Term
Peri
Definition
Around or surrounding. Pg. 125
Term
Ec and Ecto
Definition
Outside. Pg. 125
Term
En and Em
Definition
Inside. Pg. 125
Term
Retro
Definition
Behind. Pg. 125
Term
Sub and Hypo
Definition
Under. Pg. 125
Term
Inter
Definition
Between. Pg. 125
Term
Bio
Definition
Life. Pg. 125
Term
Ante or Pre
Definition
Before. Pg. 125
Term
Post
Definition
After. Pg. 125
Term
A, An
Definition
Without or absence of. Pg. 125
Term
Anti
Definition
Against. Pg. 126
Term
Mono/Uni
Definition
One. Pg. 126
Term
Bi
Definition
Two. Pg. 126
Term
Tri
Definition
Three. Pg. 126
Term
Quadric
Definition
Four. Pg. 126
Term
Multi and Poly
Definition
Many or much. Pg. 126
Term
Hypo
Definition
Too little. Pg. 126
Term
Hemi/Semi
Definition
Half. Pg. 126
Term
Hyper
Definition
Above or High. Pg. 126
Term
Tachy
Definition
Too Fast. Pg. 126
Term
Brady
Definition
Slow. Pg. 126
Term
Leuko
Definition
White. Pg. 126
Term
Erythro
Definition
Red. Pg. 126
Term
Cyano
Definition
Blue. Pg. 126
Term
Melano
Definition
Dark or black. Pg. 126
Term
Micro
Definition
Small. Pg. 126
Term
Macro/Mega
Definition
Large. Pg. 126
Term
Antero
Definition
Toward the front. Pg. 126
Term
Latero
Definition
Toward the side. Pg. 126
Term
Dextro
Definition
To the Right. Pg. 126
Term
Levo
Definition
To the Left. Pg. 126
Term
Medio
Definition
To the middle. Pg. 126
Term
Hydro
Definition
Water. Pg. 126
Term
Dys
Definition
Difficult or painful. Pg. 126
Term
Nox/Noct
Definition
Night. Pg. 126
Term
Mal
Definition
Bad. Pg. 126
Term
Pan
Definition
All or total. Pg. 126
Term
Emia
Definition
In the blood. Pg. 127
Term
iasis
Definition
Condition of. Pg. 127
Term
itis
Definition
Inflammation. Pg. 127
Term
osis
Definition
Disease. Pg. 127
Term
pathy
Definition
Disease. Pg. 128
Term
ectomy
Definition
Removal of. Pg. 128
Term
scopy
Definition
Inspection or examination. Pg. 128
Term
tomy
Definition
Incision. Pg. 128
Term
rrhaphy
Definition
Repair. Pg. 128
Term
algia
Definition
Pain. Pg. 128
Term
genic
Definition
Producing or originating. Pg. 128
Term
lysis
Definition
Breakdown or destruction. Pg. 128
Term
ic, ac, al, ar
Definition
Pertaining to. Pg. 128
Term
gram
Definition
Record of data. Pg. 128
Term
graph and meter
Definition
Instrument for recording. Pg. 128
Term
metry
Definition
Measurement of. Pg. 128
Term
scope
Definition
Instrument for viewing. Pg. 128
Term
t.i.d.
Definition
Three times a day. Pg. 128
Term
b.i.d.
Definition
Two times a day. Pg. 128
Term
q.i.d.
Definition
Four times a day. Pg. 128
Term
s.i.d.
Definition
Once a day. Pg. 128
Term
p.o.
Definition
By Mouth. Pg. 128
Term
o.d.
Definition
Right eye. Pg. 128
Term
o.s.
Definition
Left eye. Pg. 128
Term
o.u.
Definition
Both eyes. Pg. 128
Term
a.d.
Definition
Right ear. Pg. 128
Term
a.s.
Definition
Left ear. Pg. 128
Term
a.u.
Definition
Both ears. Pg. 128
Term
hx
Definition
History. Pg. 128
Term
dx
Definition
Diagnosis. Pg. 128
Term
pt
Definition
Patient. Pg. 128
Term
R/O
Definition
Rule out. Pg. 128
Term
Rx
Definition
Prescription. Pg. 129
Term
WNL
Definition
Within normal limits. Pg. 129
Term
S
Definition
Without. Pg. 129
Term
TNTC
Definition
Without. Pg. 129
Term
NCNS
Definition
No complications no sequela. Pg. 129
Term
B/P
Definition
Blood Pressure. Pg. 129
Term
Sx
Definition
Symptoms. Pg. 129
Term
c/o
Definition
Complains of. Pg. 129
Term
tx
Definition
Treatment. Pg. 129
Term
WHNS
Definition
Well healed no sequela. Pg. 129
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