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06/25/2017
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Term
a
 Definition
without, absence of
Term
anti
 Definition
against, opposite of
Term
brady
 Definition
slow
Term
endo
 Definition
within
Term
ab
 Definition
away from
Term
ad
 Definition
toward
Term
ambi
 Definition
both
Term
an
 Definition
without, absence of
Term
ana
 Definition
up, toward
Term
ante
 Definition
before
Term
bi
 Definition
two
Term
brady
 Definition
slow
Term
circum
 Definition
around
Term
con
 Definition
with, together, jointly
Term
contra
 Definition
counter, against
Term
di
 Definition
double
Term
dia
 Definition
through
Term
dipl
 Definition
double
Term
dis
 Definition
apart, away
Term
dys
 Definition
bad, abnormal, painful, difficult
Term
ec
 Definition
outside, out
Term
ecto
 Definition
outside, out
Term
endo
 Definition
within
Term
ep
 Definition
upon, over, above, on top
Term
epi
 Definition
upon, over, above, on top
Term
eso
 Definition
inward
Term
eu
 Definition
normal, good
Term
exo
 Definition
outside, away from
Term
extra
 Definition
outside
Term
hemi
 Definition
half
Term
heter/o
 Definition
different
Term
hetero
 Definition
different
Term
hyper
 Definition
excessive, abnormally high, above
Term
hypo
 Definition
deficient, abnormally low, below
Term
infer
 Definition
below
Term
inter
 Definition
between
Term
intra
 Definition
within
Term
iso
 Definition
equal
Term
macro
 Definition
large
Term
mal
 Definition
bad
Term
mega
 Definition
large, great
Term
megalo
 Definition
large, great
Term
meta
 Definition
after, change
Term
micro
 Definition
small
Term
mono
 Definition
one
Term
multi
 Definition
many, more than once, numerous
Term
neo
 Definition
new
Term
null
 Definition
none
Term
pan
 Definition
all
Term
par
 Definition
alongside, abnormal
Term
para
 Definition
alongside, abnormal
Term
peri
 Definition
around
Term
poly
 Definition
excessive, over, many
Term
post
 Definition
to follow after
Term
pre
 Definition
to come before
Term
primi
 Definition
first
Term
pro
 Definition
before
Term
psuedo
 Definition
false
Term
quadri
 Definition
four
Term
re
 Definition
back
Term
semi
 Definition
half, partial
Term
sub
 Definition
under, beneath, below
Term
super
 Definition
above
Term
supra
 Definition
above
Term
sym
 Definition
together, joined
Term
syn
 Definition
together, joined
Term
tachy
 Definition
rapid, fast
Term
tetra
 Definition
four
Term
trans
 Definition
through, across, beyond
Term
tri
 Definition
three
Term
ultra
 Definition
beyond
Term
uni
 Definition
one
Term
abdomin/o
 Definition
abdomen
Term
abras/o
 Definition
to rub away
Term
acid/o
 Definition
a solution or substance with a pH less than 7
Term
actin/o
 Definition
radiation
Term
aden/o
 Definition
gland
Term
albin/o
 Definition
white
Term
alveol/o
 Definition
air sac, alveolus
Term
an/o
 Definition
anus
Term
angi/o
 Definition
blood vessel
Term
ankyl/o
 Definition
crooked
Term
anter/o
 Definition
front
Term
aort/o
 Definition
aorta
Term
append/o
 Definition
appendix
Term
arter/o
 Definition
artery
Term
arteri/o
 Definition
artery
Term
arthr/o
 Definition
joint
Term
articul/o
 Definition
joint
Term
atel/o
 Definition
incomplete
Term
ather/o
 Definition
fatty plaque
Term
atri/o
 Definition
atrium
Term
aut/o
 Definition
self
Term
bacteri/o
 Definition
bacteria
Term
bi/o
 Definition
life
Term
bil/i
 Definition
bile
Term
blast/o
 Definition
germ ,bud, developing cell
Term
botul/o
 Definition
sausage
Term
brachi/o
 Definition
arm
Term
bronch/i
 Definition
airway, bronchus
Term
bronch/o
 Definition
airway, bronchus
Term
burs/o
 Definition
purse or sac, bursa
Term
carcin/o
 Definition
cancer
Term
cardi/o
 Definition
heart
Term
carp/o
 Definition
wrist
Term
caud/o
 Definition
tail
Term
cec/o
 Definition
blind intenstine, cecum
Term
cellul/o
 Definition
little cell
Term
cephal/o
 Definition
head
Term
cerbr/o
 Definition
brain, cerebrum
Term
cervic/o
 Definition
neck, cervix
Term
cheil/o
 Definition
lip
Term
chol/e
 Definition
bile/ gall
Term
cholecyst/o
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
choledoch/o
 Definition
common bile duct
Term
chondr/i
 Definition
gristle, cartilage
Term
chondr/o
 Definition
gristle, cartilage
Term
chron/o
 Definition
time
Term
chym/o
 Definition
juice
Term
cirrh/o
 Definition
orange
Term
coccidioid/o
 Definition
Coccidiodes immitis (a fungus)
Term
col/o
 Definition
colon
Term
colon/o
 Definition
colon
Term
coni/o
 Definition
condyl/o
Term
coron/o
 Definition
crown or circle, heart
Term
cost/o
 Definition
rib
Term
cran/o
 Definition
skull, cranium
Term
crani/o
 Definition
skull, cranium
Term
crypt/o
 Definition
hidden
Term
cutane/o
 Definition
skin
Term
cyan/o
 Definition
blue
Term
cyst/o
 Definition
bladder, sac
Term
cyt/o
 Definition
cell
Term
dent/o
 Definition
teeth
Term
derm/o
 Definition
skin
Term
dermat/o
 Definition
skin
Term
dilat/o
 Definition
to widen
Term
dist/o
 Definition
distant
Term
diverticul/o
 Definition
diverticulum
Term
dors/o
 Definition
back
Term
duoden/o
 Definition
twelve, duodenum
Term
ech/o
 Definition
sound
Term
electr/o
 Definition
electricity
Term
embol/o
 Definition
plug
Term
encephal/o
 Definition
brain
Term
entr/o
 Definition
small intestine
Term
erythr/o
 Definition
red
Term
esophag/e
 Definition
gullet, esophagus
Term
esophag/o
 Definition
gullet, esophagus
Term
fasci/o
 Definition
fascia
Term
fec/o
 Definition
feces
Term
femor/o
 Definition
thigh, femur
Term
fibr/o
 Definition
fiber
Term
fibul/o
 Definition
fibula
Term
flux/o
 Definition
flow
Term
follicul/o
 Definition
little follicle
Term
gingiv/o
 Definition
gums
Term
globin/o
 Definition
protein
Term
gloss/o
 Definition
tongue
Term
glott/o
 Definition
opening into the windpipe
Term
glute/o
 Definition
buttock
Term
halit/o
 Definition
breath
Term
hem/o
 Definition
blood
Term
hemat/o
 Definition
blood
Term
hepat/o
 Definition
liver
Term
hidr/o
 Definition
sweat
Term
hom/o
 Definition
same
Term
home/o
 Definition
sameness, unchanging
Term
hydr/o
 Definition
water
Term
hyster/o
 Definition
uterus
Term
iatr/o
 Definition
physician
Term
idi/o
 Definition
individual
Term
ile/o
 Definition
to roll, ileum
Term
ili/o
 Definition
flank, hip, groin, ilium of the pelvis
Term
immun/o
 Definition
exempt/ immunity
Term
infer/o
 Definition
below
Term
inguin/o
 Definition
groin
Term
isch/o
 Definition
hold back
Term
ischi/o
 Definition
haunch, hip, joint, ischium
Term
jejun/o
 Definition
empty, jejunum
Term
kerat/o
 Definition
hard, cornea
Term
kinesi/o
 Definition
motion
Term
kyph/o
 Definition
hump
Term
lamin/o
 Definition
thin, lamina
Term
lapar/o
 Definition
abdomen
Term
layryg/o
 Definition
voice box, larynx
Term
later/o
 Definition
side
Term
leuk/o
 Definition
white
Term
ling/o
 Definition
tongue
Term
lip/o
 Definition
fat
Term
lith/o
 Definition
stone
Term
lob/o
 Definition
a rounded part, lobe
Term
lumb/o
 Definition
loin, lower back
Term
lymph/o
 Definition
clear water or fluid
Term
mamm/o
 Definition
breast
Term
man/o
 Definition
thin, scaty
Term
mast/o
 Definition
breast
Term
maxim/o
 Definition
biggest/ highest
Term
medi/o
 Definition
middle
Term
melan/o
 Definition
black
Term
menisc/o
 Definition
meniscus
Term
ment/o
 Definition
mind
Term
muc/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
my/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
myc/o
 Definition
fungus
Term
myel/o
 Definition
bone marrow, spinal cord, medulla, myelin
Term
myos/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
nas/o
 Definition
nose
Term
necr/o
 Definition
death
Term
neur/o
 Definition
nerve
Term
nosocom/o
 Definition
hospital
Term
nucle/o
 Definition
kernel/ nucleus
Term
onych/o
 Definition
nail
Term
or/o
 Definition
mouth
Term
orex/o
 Definition
appetite
Term
organ/o
 Definition
tool
Term
orth/o
 Definition
straight
Term
ost/o
 Definition
bone
Term
oste/o
 Definition
bone
Term
ot/o
 Definition
ear
Term
ox/i
 Definition
oxygen
Term
pancreat/o
 Definition
sweetbread, pancreas
Term
pariet/o
 Definition
wall
Term
parot/o
 Definition
parotid gland
Term
patell/o
 Definition
patella
Term
path/o
 Definition
disease
Term
pect/o
 Definition
chest
Term
pector/o
 Definition
chest
Term
ped/o
 Definition
child
Term
pedicul/o
 Definition
body louse
Term
pelv/o
 Definition
bowl, basin
Term
peps/o
 Definition
digestion
Term
pept/o
 Definition
digestion
Term
peritone/o
 Definition
to stretch over, pertoneum
Term
petr/o
 Definition
stone
Term
phag/o
 Definition
eat, swallow
Term
phalang/o
 Definition
phalanges
Term
pharyng/o
 Definition
throat, pharynx
Term
phleb/o
 Definition
wein
Term
phragm/o
 Definition
partition
Term
phragmat/o
 Definition
partition
Term
phys/o
 Definition
growth
Term
physio
 Definition
nature
Term
melan/o
 Definition
black
Term
menisc/o
 Definition
meniscus
Term
ment/o
 Definition
mind
Term
muc/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
my/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
myc/o
 Definition
fungus
Term
myel/o
 Definition
bone marrow, spinal cord, medulla, myelin
Term
myos/o
 Definition
muscle
Term
nas/o
 Definition
nose
Term
necr/o
 Definition
death
Term
neur/o
 Definition
nerve
Term
nosocom/o
 Definition
hospital
Term
nucle/o
 Definition
kernel/ nucleus
Term
onych/o
 Definition
nail
Term
or/o
 Definition
mouth
Term
orex/o
 Definition
appetite
Term
organ/o
 Definition
tool
Term
orth/o
 Definition
straight
Term
ost/o
 Definition
bone
Term
oste/o
 Definition
bone
Term
ot/o
 Definition
ear
Term
ox/i
 Definition
oxygen
Term
pancreat/o
 Definition
sweetbread, pancreas
Term
pariet/o
 Definition
wall
Term
parot/o
 Definition
parotid gland
Term
patell/o
 Definition
patella
Term
path/o
 Definition
disease
Term
pect/o
 Definition
chest
Term
pector/o
 Definition
chest
Term
ped/o
 Definition
child
Term
pedicul/o
 Definition
body louse
Term
pelv/o
 Definition
bowl, basin
Term
peps/o
 Definition
digestion
Term
pept/o
 Definition
digestion
Term
peritone/o
 Definition
to stretch over, pertoneum
Term
petr/o
 Definition
stone
Term
phag/o
 Definition
eat, swallow
Term
phalang/o
 Definition
phalanges
Term
pharyng/o
 Definition
throat, pharynx
Term
phleb/o
 Definition
wein
Term
phragm/o
 Definition
partition
Term
phragmat/o
 Definition
partition
Term
phys/o
 Definition
growth
Term
physio
 Definition
nature
Term
pleur/o
 Definition
pleura, rib
Term
pneum/o
 Definition
air/lung
Term
pneumon/o
 Definition
air, lung
Term
poikil/o
 Definition
irregular
Term
polyp/o
 Definition
small growth
Term
por/o
 Definition
hole
Term
poster/o
 Definition
back
Term
proct/o
 Definition
rectum or anus
Term
proxim/o
 Definition
near
Term
psych/o
 Definition
mind
Term
pub/o
 Definition
pubis
Term
pulmon/o
 Definition
lung
Term
py/o
 Definition
pus
Term
pylor/o
 Definition
pylorus
Term
radi/o
 Definition
radius
Term
rect/0
 Definition
rectum
Term
rhin/o
 Definition
nose
Term
rhythm/o
 Definition
rhythm
Term
sacr/o
 Definition
sacred, sacrum
Term
sarc/o
 Definition
flesh, meat
Term
scler/o
 Definition
hard, sclera
Term
scoli/o
 Definition
curved
Term
scop/o
 Definition
viewing instrument
Term
seb/o
 Definition
sebum, oil
Term
sept/o
 Definition
putrefying; wall, partition
Term
sial/o
 Definition
saliva
Term
sigm/o
 Definition
the letter s, sigmoid colon
Term
sinus/o
 Definition
cavity
Term
skelet/o
 Definition
skeleton
Term
son/o
 Definition
sound
Term
sphygm/o
 Definition
pulse
Term
sphyx/o
 Definition
pulse
Term
spir/o
 Definition
breathe
Term
splen/o
 Definition
spleen
Term
spondyl/o
 Definition
vertebra
Term
staphylococc/o
 Definition
Streptococcus (a bacterium)
Term
super/o
 Definition
above
Term
syn/o
 Definition
connect
Term
synov/a
 Definition
synovial
Term
steat/o
 Definition
fat
Term
tampon/o
 Definition
plug
Term
tars/o
 Definition
tarsal bone
Term
tax/o
 Definition
reaction to a stimulus
Term
ten/o
 Definition
stretch, tendon
Term
tendon/o
 Definition
stretch, tendon
Term
tens/o
 Definition
pressure
Term
thorac/o
 Definition
chest, thorax
Term
thromb/o
 Definition
clot
Term
thym/o
 Definition
wartlike, thymus gland
Term
tom/o
 Definition
birth
Term
tom/o
 Definition
to cut
Term
tonsill/o
 Definition
almond, tonsil
Term
tox/o
 Definition
poison
Term
trache/o
 Definition
windpipe, trachea
Term
trich/o
 Definition
hair
Term
troph/o
 Definition
development
Term
tubercul/o
 Definition
little swelling
Term
umbilic/o
 Definition
navel, umbilicus
Term
vag/o
 Definition
vagus nerve
Term
valvul/o
 Definition
little valve
Term
varic/o
 Definition
dilated vein
Term
vas/o
 Definition
vessel
Term
vascul/o
 Definition
little vessel
Term
ven/o
 Definition
vein
Term
ventr/o
 Definition
belly
Term
ventricul/o
 Definition
little belly, ventricle
Term
vertebr/o
 Definition
vertebra
Term
volv/o
 Definition
to roll
Term
xer/o
 Definition
dry
Term
-a
 Definition
singular
Term
-ac
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ad
 Definition
toward
Term
-ade
 Definition
process
Term
-ae
 Definition
plural
Term
-al
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-algia
 Definition
condition of pain
Term
-ar
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ary
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-asthenia
 Definition
weakness
Term
-atresia
 Definition
closure or absence of a normal body opening
Term
-capnia
 Definition
condition of carbon dioxide
Term
-cele
 Definition
hernia, swelling, protrusion
Term
-centesis
 Definition
surgical puncture
Term
-clasia
 Definition
break apart
Term
-clasis
 Definition
break apart
Term
-clast
 Definition
break apart
Term
-crit
 Definition
to separate
Term
-desis
 Definition
surgical fixation, fusion
Term
-drome
 Definition
run, running
Term
-dynia
 Definition
condition of pain
Term
-ectasis
 Definition
expansion, dilation
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
surgical excision, removal
Term
-emesis
 Definition
vomiting
Term
-emetic
 Definition
pertaining to vomiting
Term
-emia
 Definition
condition of blood
Term
-genesis
 Definition
origin, cause
Term
-genic
 Definition
pertaining to producing, forming
Term
-gnosis
 Definition
knowledge
Term
-gram
 Definition
a record or image
Term
-graph
 Definition
instrument for recording
Term
-graphy
 Definition
recording process
Term
-hemia
 Definition
condition of blood
Term
-ia
 Definition
condition of
Term
-ial
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-iasis
 Definition
condition
Term
-iatry
 Definition
treatment, specialty
Term
-ic
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ion
 Definition
process
Term
-ior
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ism
 Definition
condition
Term
-ist
 Definition
one who specializes
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-logist
 Definition
one who studies
Term
-logous
 Definition
pertaining to study
Term
-logy
 Definition
study or science of
Term
-lysis
 Definition
loosen, dissolve
Term
-lytic
 Definition
pertaining to loosen, dissolve
Term
-malacia
 Definition
softening
Term
megaly
 Definition
abnormally large
Term
-meter
 Definition
measure, measuring instrument
Term
-metry
 Definition
measurement, process of measuring
Term
-old
 Definition
resembling
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-opsy
 Definition
view of
Term
-osis
 Definition
condition of
Term
-ous
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-oxia
 Definition
condition of oxygen
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
-penia
 Definition
abnormal reduction in number, deficiency
Term
-pexy
 Definition
surgical fixation, suspension
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating or swallowing
Term
-phasia
 Definition
speaking
Term
-phil
 Definition
loving, affinity for
Term
-philia
 Definition
loving, affinity for
Term
-phobia
 Definition
fear
Term
-phonia
 Definition
condition of sound or voice
Term
-phylaxis
 Definition
protection
Term
-physis
 Definition
growth
Term
-plasia
 Definition
formation, growth
Term
-plasty
 Definition
surgical repair
Term
-plegia
 Definition
-paralysis
Term
-pnea
 Definition
breath
Term
-practic
 Definition
practice
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
drooping
Term
-ptysis
 Definition
to cough up
Term
-rrhage
 Definition
abnormal discharge
Term
-rrhagia
 Definition
abnormal discharge
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
suturing
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
discharge
Term
-rrhexis
 Definition
rupture
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
condition of hardening
Term
-scope
 Definition
instrument used for viewing
Term
-scopy
 Definition
process of viewing
Term
-sis
 Definition
state of
Term
-spasm
 Definition
sudden, involuntary muscle
Term
-spasmodic
 Definition
pertaining to a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
Term
-stasis
 Definition
standing still
Term
-staxis
 Definition
dripping
Term
-stomy
 Definition
surgical creation of an opening
Term
-therapy
 Definition
treatment
Term
-tic
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-tome
 Definition
cutting instrument
Term
-tomy
 Definition
incision, to cut
Term
-tripsy
 Definition
surgical crushing
Term
-y
 Definition
process of
Term
gastroplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the stomach as a treatment for obesity, in which a band and staples are inserted to create a small pouch that serves to reduce stomach volume.
Term
anatomy
 Definition
the study of body structure. literally - the process of cutting up.
Term
organ
 Definition
two or more different tissues combine and maintain a certain shape to perform a general function.
Term
cell
 Definition
the most basic form of life in the body.
Term
cavities
 Definition
membrane-lined spaces filled with viscera.They are the spaces that are partially filled with organs. they keep internal organs moist and lubricated.
Term
dorsal cavity
 Definition
one of the two main cavities in the body that includes the cranial cavity, which houses the brain and the spinal(vertebral) cavity, which contains the spinal cord.
Term
cardiology
 Definition
study or science of the heart
Term
musculoskeletal
 Definition
pertaining to muscles and the skeleton
Term
cardiopulmonary
 Definition
a condition of the heart and lungs
Term
epidermis
 Definition
on top of skin
Term
cardiac
 Definition
pertaining to the heart
Term
fibrous
 Definition
pertaining to fiber
Term
dermal
 Definition
pertaining to the skin
Term
esophagitis
 Definition
inflammation of the esophagus
Term
meter
 Definition
measure or measuring instrument
Term
process
 Definition
indicates a instrument being used to view something of the body.
Term
syndrome
 Definition
defined as a group of symptoms that together are characteristic or indicative of a specific disorder, condition, or disease.
Term
physiology
 Definition
the study of the nature of living things.
Term
homeostatis
 Definition
the process of maintaining internal stability, which is the central concept of human physiology.
Term
anatomical
 Definition
it is the position directional terms of the body are always based on, regardless of the actual position of the individual.
Term
anatomical position
 Definition
an erect posture, face forward, arms at the sides, palms of the hands facing forward,and legs together with feet pointing forward.
Term
superior
 Definition
toward the head end or upper part of the body
Term
inferior
 Definition
away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body
Term
anterior(ventral)
 Definition
toward the front or belly side
Term
posterior(dorsal)
 Definition
toward the back
Term
medial
 Definition
toward the midline, which is an imaginary vertical line down the middle of the body
Term
lateral
 Definition
toward the side
Term
superficial
 Definition
external, toward the body surface
Term
deep
 Definition
internal, inward from the surface of the body
Term
proximal
 Definition
toward the origin of attachment to the trunk
Term
distal
 Definition
away from the origin of attachment to the trunk
Term
anatomical planes
 Definition
divide the body into imaginary sections that are useful in describing the location of body parts relative to one another.
Term
frontal or coronal plane
 Definition
a vertical plane passing through the body from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Term
sagittal plane
 Definition
a vertical plane dividing the body into right and left portions.
Term
midsagittal plane
 Definition
a vertical plane that divides the body into equal left and right portions.
Term
parasagittal plane
 Definition
a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal portions.
Term
transverse plane
 Definition
a horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions.
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regions
 Definition
areas of the body that have been named to give healthcare workers the ability to communicate possible problems that may be revealed during a physical exam.
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thoracic region
 Definition
the area of the chest
Term
abdominal region
 Definition
the area of the abdomen
Term
head region
 Definition
face, cranium
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neck region
 Definition
anterior neck, posterior neck
Term
upper appendages
 Definition
shoulder, axilla (armpit),brachium (upper arm),elbow, antebrachium (forearm), carpus (wrist), manus (hand), digits (fingers).
Term
trunk
 Definition
thorax, abdomen, pelvis, back
Term
lower appendages
 Definition
gluteus (buttocks), femorus (thigh), knee, crus (leg), tarsus (ankle), pes (foot), digits (toes)
Term
appendages
 Definition
head, arms, legs
Term
epigastric region
 Definition
on top of the stomach
Term
hypogastric region
 Definition
below the stomach
Term
hypochondriac region
 Definition
"below the cartilage" of the ribs
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iliac region
 Definition
pertaining to the loin or groin
Term
lumbar region
 Definition
pertaining to the loin
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umbilical region
 Definition
pertaining to the navel
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
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LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
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RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
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LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
disease
 Definition
a condition of instability that results when the body's homeostasis has faltered.
Term
diagnosis
 Definition
identification of an illness.
Term
symptoms
 Definition
experiences of a patient resulting from a disease.
Term
sign
 Definition
a finding that can be discovered by an objective examination, such as a physical or lab exam.
Term
acute
 Definition
disease of a short duration
Term
chronic
 Definition
diseases of long duration
Term
infection
 Definition
a disease caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungal parasites, or protozoans.
Term
etiology
 Definition
the study or science of cause, or the cause of the disease
Term
trauma
 Definition
a physical injury.
Term
traumatic disease
 Definition
a disease resulting from trauma.
Term
prognosis
 Definition
prediction made by a healthcare professional of the probable course of the disease and its probable outcome.
Term
diagnostic imaging
 Definition
non-invasive procedures; using instruments to observe the internal structure and functions of the body without the need for open surgical procedures.
Term
endoscopy
 Definition
process of viewing within
Term
CT scan
 Definition
(CAT) scan a diagnostic procedure that combines multiple x-rays and computer enhancement to produce three-dimensional images of internal body structures. Computed tomography scanning
Term
PET scan
 Definition
a procedure that detects the journey of a radioactive-labeled substance through the body. positron emission tomography
Term
MRI
 Definition
an instrument that includes magnets that respond to hydrogen atoms in the body producing 3-D images from computer analyzed information. Magnetic Resonance imaging.
Term
ultrasound imaging
 Definition
pulsation of harmless waves through a body region producing echoes that can be detected by a probe and interpreted by a computer.
Term
integumentary system
 Definition
forms the entire surface area of the body.
Term
skin
 Definition
the largest organ of the body dominating the integumentary system, consisting of two distinct layers,dermis and epidermis.
Term
epidermis
 Definition
outer layer of the dermis, a layer of epithelium.
Term
dermis
 Definition
deep layer of connective tissue below the epidermis.
Term
subcutaneous, hypodermis
 Definition
immediately below the skin, connective tissue that binds the skin to muscles. area commonly receives injections.
Term
primary function of the integumentary system
 Definition
protection, regulate, sensation involving the outside environment of the body.
Term
abrasion
 Definition
a superficial wound to the skin caused by scaping.
Term
abscess
 Definition
a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity, which is a sign of a local infection.
Term
pus
 Definition
a mixture of bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue, and fluids; found in an abscess.
Term
cellulite
 Definition
a local uneven surface of the skin and a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition.
Term
cicatrix
 Definition
scar tissue resulting after the healing of an injury to the skin.
Term
comedo
 Definition
a local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from sebaceous (oil) glands. a pimple.
Term
contusion
 Definition
a discoloration and swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury, such as a blow to the body.
Term
cyst
 Definition
closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid or semisolid material.
Term
edema
 Definition
fluid accumulation in a confined space, such as the skin caused by the leakage of fluid across capillary walls. a common sign of injury and infection.
Term
erythema
 Definition
redness of the skin, Greek for blush.
Term
fissure
 Definition
narrow break or slit in the skin.
Term
furuncle
 Definition
if an abscess is associated with a hair follicle, the local swelling
Term
induration
 Definition
a local hard area on the skin or perhaps elsewhere on the body.
Term
jaundice
 Definition
an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes.
Term
keloid
 Definition
an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion on the skin.
Term
laceration
 Definition
a tear or a cut by a sharp object penetrating the dermis and extending for more than one inch often needing stitches.
Term
macule
 Definition
a discolored flat spot on the skin surface, such as a freckle.
Term
nevus
 Definition
a pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole.
Term
pallor
 Definition
an abnormally pale color of the skin.
Term
papule
 Definition
a general term describing any small, solid elevation on the skin.
Term
petechiae
 Definition
small re or purple dots appearing on the surface of the skin. the result of the abnormal rupture of blood vessels in the dermis.
Term
pruritus
 Definition
symptom of itchy skin.
Term
purpura
 Definition
a symptom of purple-red skin discoloration.
Term
pustule
 Definition
a general term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus.
Term
ulcer
 Definition
an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane.
Term
urticaria
 Definition
a common allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection, or injury producing small fluid-filled skin elevations.
Term
verruca
 Definition
a wart. a sign of infection by a papilloma virus, an effort by the skin to rid itself of the virus.
Term
vesicle
 Definition
a small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid.
Term
wheal
 Definition
a temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter and is a symptom of an allergic reaction of the skin.
Term
acne
 Definition
a condition of the skin resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts.
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