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Lecture 2
Digestive, Integumentary, Urinary
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07/16/2016

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Abdomen
Definition
Anterior portion of the body between the thorax and pelvis
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Abdominal quadrant
Definition
Any four of the topographic areas of the abdomen divided by two imaginary lines, one vertical, one horizontal, intersecting the umbilicus
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Abdominocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid
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Abdominopelvic
Definition
Relating to the abdomen and pelvis
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Abdominothoracic
Definition
Relating to both the abdomen and the thorax
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adhesion
Definition
union of two surfaces
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allergy
Definition
Hypersensitivity caused by exposure to a particular antigen
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anaphylaxis
Definition
Rapidly progressing, life-threatening allergic reaction
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anemia
Definition
Condition where there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; hemoglobin concentration below 7.5 mmol/L
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abscess
Definition
enclosed collection of pus
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anterior
Definition
Directed toward the front
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anterolateral
Definition
In front and away from the middle line
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anteromedian
Definition
In front and toward the mid line
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anteroposterior
Definition
Directed from the front toward the back
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antibody
Definition
An immunoglobulin molecules that reacts with a specific antigen
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anticoagulant
Definition
Any substance that prevents the coagulation/clotting of blood
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antigen
Definition
Any substance capable of inducing a specific immune response
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anuria
Definition
complete suppression of urine formation by the kidney
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ascites
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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blepharoplasty
Definition
surgical procedures that improve the appearance of the eys
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benign
Definition
not recurrent, favorable for recovery with appropriate treatment
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calculi
Definition
abnormal concretion usually composed of mineral salts
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caudad
Definition
directed toward the tail ro distal end
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caudal
Definition
toward the tail, away from the head
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cephalad
Definition
toward the head, cranially
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Cephalgia
Definition
headache, pain in various parts of the head
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cephalodynia
Definition
obsolete term for headache
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cerebrospinal
Definition
Pertaining to the brain and spinal cord
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cranial
Definition
Pertaining to the cranium or to the head end of the body
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diaphoresis
Definition
Excretion of moisture through the pores of the skin (sweating)
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diaphragm
Definition
the musculomembranous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities
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distal
Definition
farther from reference point
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dorsal
Definition
directed toward the back surface
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dorsolateral
Definition
pertaining to the back and one side
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dorsoventral
Definition
pertaining to the dorsal and ventral surfaces of a body
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edema
Definition
collection of abnormally large fluid volume
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endocrine
Definition
secreting internally
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extracellular
Definition
situated or occurring outside of cells
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hematoma
Definition
localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted
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hematopoieses
Definition
the formation and development of blood cells
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hematuria
Definition
the discharge of blood in urine
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hemodialysis
Definition
the use of dialysis to remove certain elements of the blood which it is circulating in the body
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hydrocephalus
Definition
the abnormal expansion of the cavities within the brain caused by an accumulation of CSF
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hydrotherapy
Definition
the use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well being
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hypersensivity
Definition
the state of altered reactivity in which the body reacts with an exaggerated immune response
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immunity
Definition
the state or condition of being immune
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immnunization
Definition
the process of rendering a subject immune
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immunocompromised
Definition
having the immune response attenuated by administration of immunosuppressive drugs by irradiation, malnutrition, or certain disease processes
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Abdomen
Definition
Anterior portion of the body between the thorax and pelvis
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cephalad
Definition
toward the head, cranially
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immunodeficiency
Definition
the part in which the body's immune system is missing or defective
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immunosuppressant
Definition
an agent that suppresses the immune system
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inferior
Definition
situated below or directed downward
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inferomedian
Definition
pertaining to below and toward the center
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inflammation
Definition
a localized protective response caused by injury, which serves to destroy, dilute, or wall off both the injurious agent and the injured tissue
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inguinal
Definition
pertaining to the groin
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interferon
Definition
Any of a family of biological response modifiers
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internal
Definition
situatued or occurring within or inside of
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interstitial
Definition
pertaining to or situated between parts
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intracellular
Definition
within cells
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laparoscope
Definition
an endosocope for examining the peritoneal cavity
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laparoscopy
Definition
A surgical procedure in which a small incision is made trough the navel and a viewing tube is inserted.
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laparotomy
Definition
incision through the abdominal wall
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lateral
Definition
pertaining to away from the midline
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lymph
Definition
transparent, slightly yellow liquid found in lymphatic vessels
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medial
Definition
pertaining toward the midline
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median
Definition
situated in the median plane or midline of a body structure
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mediolateral
Definition
pertaining to the midline and one side
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metastasis
Definition
the transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it
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metastasize
Definition
to form new foci of a disease in a distance part by metastasis
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mucoid
Definition
resembling mucus
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mucolytic
Definition
capable of reducing the viscosity of mucis
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mucosa
Definition
A mucous tissue lining various tubular structures
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mucous
Definition
pertaining to or secreting mucous
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mucus
Definition
the free slime of the mucous membrane
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neurologic
Definition
Referring to the nervous system
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pallor
Definition
paleness of the skin
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palmar
Definition
referring to the palm of the hand
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pelvic
Definition
pertaining to the pelvis
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pelvis
Definition
the bony pelvis, the caudal portion of the trunk of the body forming a basin
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peritoneum
Definition
the serous membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
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peritonitis
Definition
the inflammation of the membrane which lines the inside of the abdomen and all of the internal organs
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phagocyte
Definition
any cell capable of ingesting particulate matter
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phagocytosis
Definition
the engulfing of microorganisms or other cells and foreign particles by phagocytes
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plantar
Definition
pertaining to the sole of the foot
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plasma
Definition
the fluid portion of lymph
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platelets
Definition
anucleate blood cells formed from bone marrow
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polyuria
Definition
excessive excretion of uria
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posterior
Definition
directed toward the back
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posteroanterior
Definition
direction from posterior to anterior
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posterolateral
Definition
direction from posterior to lateral
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posteromedial
Definition
direction from posterior to medial through a part
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posterosuperior
Definition
direction from posterior to superior through a part
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pronation
Definition
the condition of assuming a prone position
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prone
Definition
lying face downward or on the ventral surface
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proximal
Definition
nearest to the point of reference
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recumbent
Definition
lying down
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resistance
Definition
opposition or counteracting force
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spinal
Definition
pertaining to the spine
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superior
Definition
situated above or directed upward
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supination
Definition
the condition of assuming a supine position
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supine
Definition
lying face upward or on the dorsal surface
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susceptibility
Definition
the condition of being vulnerable to a disease or disorder
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thoracentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the thorax to remove fluid or air
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thoracic
Definition
pertaining to the thorax
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thoracodynia
Definition
pain in the chest
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thorax
Definition
the part of the body between the neck and abdomen
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thrombosis
Definition
formation of a thrombus or blood clot
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torso
Definition
the part of the body in which the head and limbs are attached
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transverse
Definition
at right angles to the long axis of a common part
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umbilical
Definition
pertaining to the umbilicus
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umbilicus
Definition
The pit in the center of the abdominal wall marking the point where the umbilical cord entered the fetus
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vaccination
Definition
The use of vaccines to prevent specific diseases
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ventral
Definition
directed toward the abdomen
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virus
Definition
an infectious agent that can replicate outside of and without assistance of a living host cell
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viscera
Definition
plural of the viscus
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Abrasion
Definition
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Abscess
Definition
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adipose
Definition
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antimicrobial
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antiperspirant
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appendages
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asepsis
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atrophy
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avascular
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axilla, axillary
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bactericidal
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bacteristatic
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barrier
Definition
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biopsy
Definition
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celluitis
Definition
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circumscribed
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contusion
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cryosurgery
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cutaneous
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cyanosis, cyanotic
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cyst
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debridement
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dermabrasion
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epi-
Definition
above, upon, on
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sub-
Definition
under; below
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trans-
Definition
across, through
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-cidal
Definition
pertaining to killing
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-derm
Definition
skin
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-lysis
Definition
breakdown; separation
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-osis
Definition
condition, usually abnormal
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-ous
Definition
pertaining to
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-rrhea
Definition
flow, current, stream
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-static
Definition
pertaining to static; controlling
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