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Term
abduction
 Definition
movement away from the midline
Term
aberrant
 Definition
wandering away from the norm
Term
ablactation
 Definition
weaning a baby away from the breast
Term
ablation
 Definition
takes away a layer or destroys a tissue layer
Term
abnormal
 Definition
unusual
Term
aboral
 Definition
away from the mouth
Term
abortion
 Definition
termination of pregnancy
Term
abrasion
 Definition
scraping
Term
adduction
 Definition
movement toward the midline
Term
aerophilia
 Definition
attraction to air
Term
anhidrosis
 Definition
absence of sweating
Term
anisocytosis
 Definition
cells of unequal sizes
Term
anisomastia
 Definition
breasts of unequal size
Term
autodermic
 Definition
plastic surgery and grafting using one's own skin (dermatoplasty)
Term
autodiagnosis
 Definition
diagnosing one's self
Term
autogenous
 Definition
made by or from one's own tissues
Term
autograft
 Definition
graft of tissue from one's own body
Term
autohemotherapy
 Definition
transfusion with one's own blood (autologous donor)
Term
autoimmunity
 Definition
reaction of immune response to one's own tissues
Term
autologous
 Definition
originating from one's self
Term
autonomic
 Definition
self controlling part of the nervous system
Term
autophagia
 Definition
biting one's self
Term
autophilia
 Definition
attraction to one's self
Term
autophobia
 Definition
fear of one's self; fear of being alone
Term
autopsy
 Definition
necropsy; postmortem examination, exam to confirm cause of death
Term
centigram
 Definition
one hundredth of a gram (.01 g)
Term
centimeter
 Definition
one hundredth of a meter (.01 m)
Term
cholangiopancreatography
 Definition
x-ray of bile and pancreatic ducts using contrast medium
Term
circumduction
 Definition
moving as to describe a circle with a body part
Term
circulomotor
 Definition
encircling the eye
Term
circumscribed
 Definition
encircling or in the shape of a circle
Term
cytoplasm
 Definition
substance within a cell
Term
decagram
 Definition
10 grams
Term
decalcification
 Definition
calcium loss from bone
Term
deciliter
 Definition
ten liters
Term
deciduous
 Definition
falls down; primary teeth that come out
Term
decigram
 Definition
one tenth of a gram (0.1 g)
Term
deciliter
 Definition
one tenth of a liter (0.1 L)
Term
dehydration
 Definition
water loss
Term
descending
 Definition
moving downward
Term
diaphoresis
 Definition
profuse sweating
Term
diathermy
 Definition
heating through tissues
Term
diuresis
 Definition
increase in urine output
Term
diuretic
 Definition
agent that causes diuresis
Term
epilepsy
 Definition
disorder characterized by seizures
Term
excision
 Definition
removing a body part
Term
excretion
 Definition
removal of waste (urination, defecation)
Term
exhale
 Definition
breathe out (expire)
Term
extension
 Definition
to straighten or lengthen a body part
Term
extraction
 Definition
removal or pulling out of a body part
Term
flexion
 Definition
to shorten or bend a body part
Term
glycogenesis
 Definition
formation of glycogen or sugar
Term
glycohemoglobin
 Definition
hemoglobin with attached glucose
Term
hematophilia
 Definition
attraction to blood
Term
hidrosis
 Definition
sweating
Term
hydrophilia
 Definition
attraction to water
Term
hydrophobia
 Definition
fear of water
Term
hyperpyrexia
 Definition
high fever
Term
hyperglycemia
 Definition
high blood glucose level
Term
hypoglycemia
 Definition
low blood glucose level
Term
immunodeficiency
 Definition
deficient (poor) immune system
Term
immunotherapy
 Definition
vaccination, immunization
Term
isocellular
 Definition
equal size cells
Term
isodactylism
 Definition
digits the same length
Term
isometric
 Definition
measures the same on all sides
Term
isotonic
 Definition
osmotic pressure equal to the inside of a cell
Term
laparoscopy
 Definition
examination of the abdomen with a scope
Term
laparotomy
 Definition
incision into the abdomen
Term
mastectomy
 Definition
excision of breast tissue
Term
mastocarcinoma
 Definition
breast cancer
Term
milligram
 Definition
one thousandth of a gram (0.001 g)
Term
millimeter
 Definition
one thousandth of a meter (0.001 m)
Term
monocyte
 Definition
one cell; a type of leukocyte
Term
monocytosis
 Definition
increase in the number of monocytes
Term
monoma
 Definition
a single tumor
Term
monomyoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of one muscle
Term
mononeural
 Definition
involving one nerve
Term
mononuclear
 Definition
having one nucleus
Term
mononucleosis
 Definition
viral infection causing monocytosis
Term
multicapsular
 Definition
having more than one capsule
Term
multicellular
 Definition
having or involving many cells
Term
multiglandular
 Definition
having or involving many glands
Term
multinuclear
 Definition
a cell having more than one nucleus
Term
multipara
 Definition
having many live births (born in the third trimester)
Term
necrectomy
 Definition
excision of dead tissue
Term
necrocytosis
 Definition
condition of cell death or decomposition
Term
necroparasite
 Definition
organism that lives off of dead tissue
Term
necrophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of dead bodies
Term
necrotic
 Definition
pertaining to necrosis; condition of dead tissue
Term
nocturnal enuresis
 Definition
nighttime bedwetting
Term
nullipara
 Definition
having no pregnancies carried to the third trimester
Term
omphalotomy
 Definition
incision into the navel
Term
percussion
 Definition
striking or tapping
Term
percutaneous
 Definition
through the skin
Term
perforation
 Definition
puncturing
Term
perfusion
 Definition
supplying blood to the tissues
Term
periarticular
 Definition
area surrounding a joint
Term
pericardectomy
 Definition
excision of the membrane around the heart
Term
pericolic
 Definition
area surrounding the colon
Term
perihepatitis
 Definition
inflammation around the liver
Term
peritonsillar
 Definition
area surrounding the tonsils
Term
postmortem
 Definition
after death
Term
primigravida
 Definition
first pregnancy
Term
primipara
 Definition
first live birth
Term
pyrexia
 Definition
fever (hyperthermia)
Term
pyrolysis
 Definition
destruction of tissue caused by fever
Term
pyromania
 Definition
compulsion (madness) for setting fires
Term
pyrometer
 Definition
thermometer
Term
pyrophilia
 Definition
attraction to fire
Term
pyrophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of fire
Term
pyrosis
 Definition
heartburn
Term
pyrotoxin
 Definition
poisonous by-prodyct of metabolism created during fever
Term
transluminal
 Definition
across the lumen
Term
vaccination
 Definition
immunization
Term
vaccine
 Definition
substance used to stimulate an immune response for immunization
Term
analgesics
 Definition
pain relievers
Term
antiarthritics
 Definition
agent that works against arthritis
Term
antibiotic
 Definition
agent that works against organisms, especially bacteria
Term
anticonvulsant
 Definition
agent that prevents seizures
Term
antidepressant
 Definition
agent that works against depression
Term
antinarcotic
 Definition
agent that works against the effects of narcotics
Term
antipyretic
 Definition
agent that works against fever
Term
antirheumatic
 Definition
agent that works against rheumatic disease
Term
antiseptic
 Definition
agent that protects against infection (external cleaner)
Term
antispasmodic
 Definition
agent that prevents against muscle spasms
Term
antitoxin
 Definition
agent that works to destroy toxins
Term
asepsis
 Definition
without poisons or infection
Term
bilateral
 Definition
including both sides
Term
catheterization
 Definition
using a tube inserted into the bladder or vessels to obtain specimens, to look, or to keep the vessel open
Term
contraceptive
 Definition
agent that prevents conception
Term
contraindicated
 Definition
not recommended under these circumstances
Term
contravolitional
 Definition
against one's will
Term
disinfectants
 Definition
chemical or physical agent that kills organisms; not used on the human body
Term
epicystitis
 Definition
inflammation upon the urinary bladder
Term
epidermal
 Definition
pertaining to the epidermis
Term
epidural
 Definition
pertaining to the layer upon the dura mater
Term
epigastric
 Definition
upon the stomach
Term
epigastrorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of tissue in the region upon the stomach
Term
epinephrectomy
 Definition
excision of the tissue upon the kidney
Term
epinephritis
 Definition
inflammation upon the kidney
Term
episplenitis
 Definition
inflammation upon the spleen
Term
extra-articular
 Definition
outside of a joint
Term
extracerebral
 Definition
outside of teh cerebrum
Term
extracystic
 Definition
outside of the bladder
Term
extradural
 Definition
outside of the dura mater
Term
extragenital
 Definition
outside of the genital area
Term
extranuclear
 Definition
outside of the nucleus
Term
heterogeneous
 Definition
different throughout
Term
homoglandular
 Definition
same gland
Term
heteropsia
 Definition
different vision in each eye
Term
heterosexual
 Definition
attracted to the opposite sex
Term
homogeneous
 Definition
the same throughout
Term
homosexual
 Definition
attracted to the same sex
Term
infracostal
 Definition
below the ribs
Term
inframammary
 Definition
below the breast
Term
infrapatellar
 Definition
below the patella
Term
infrapubic
 Definition
below the pubic bone
Term
injection
 Definition
give an agent through needle and syringe
Term
mammogram
 Definition
breast x-ray film or x-ray picture
Term
mammography
 Definition
process of taking a breast x-ray
Term
mammoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the breast
Term
metacarpals
 Definition
bones of the hand beyond the wrist bones
Term
metastasis
 Definition
disease that spreads beyond its origin
Term
metatarsals
 Definition
bones of the foot beyond the ankle
Term
oral
 Definition
by mouth
Term
prescription
 Definition
written order for treatment
Term
psychotherapeutics
 Definition
medications and treatments that treat psychological disorders
Term
pyrotoxin
 Definition
toxin produced by fever or heat
Term
sanitization
 Definition
cleaning items or surfaces
Term
septicemia
 Definition
infection in the blood
Term
septicopyemia
 Definition
infection and pus in the blood
Term
sterilization
 Definition
process that kills all organisms
Term
subaural
 Definition
below the ear
Term
subcutaneous
 Definition
below the skin, fat layer
Term
subdural
 Definition
below the dura mater
Term
supercilliary
 Definition
pertaining to the eyebrow
Term
superficial
 Definition
on the surface
Term
superinfection
 Definition
an infection on top of another infection
Term
supracostal
 Definition
above the ribs
Term
suprainguinal
 Definition
above the groin
Term
supralumbar
 Definition
above the lumbar spine
Term
suprapubic
 Definition
above the pubic bone
Term
suprarenal
 Definition
above the kidney
Term
suprarenopathy
 Definition
disease of the suprarenal glands
Term
symmetry
 Definition
the same size and shape all around or on both sides
Term
sympathetic
 Definition
suffering along with, functional part of the autonomic nervous system
Term
sympathoma
 Definition
tumor of a sympathetic nerve
Term
sympodia
 Definition
feet that have grown united
Term
transcatheter
 Definition
performed through the lumen of a catheter
Term
transdermal
 Definition
through the skin
Term
transfusion
 Definition
transferring blood from one person to another
Term
transillumination
 Definition
passage of strong light through a body structure; to permit inspection by an observer on the opposite side
Term
transluminal
 Definition
across the lumen of a vessel
Term
transposition
 Definition
placement of an organ on the opposite side
Term
transsexual
 Definition
a person who has changed sexes
Term
transurethral
 Definition
performed through the urethra
Term
transvaginal
 Definition
performed through the vagina
Term
ulrasonography
 Definition
process of making a computer image using reflected high frequency sound waves
Term
ultrasound
 Definition
high frequency sound waves (inaudible)
Term
ultraviolet
 Definition
high frequency light waves beyond the violet frequency
Term
administration
 Definition
giving a treatment or medication
Term
anorexia
 Definition
lack of appetite or desire to eat
Term
antagonistic
 Definition
oppositional or blocking
Term
antefebrile
 Definition
before a fever
Term
anteflexion
 Definition
bending forward
Term
antemortem
 Definition
before death
Term
antenatal
 Definition
before birth (prenatal)
Term
antepartum
 Definition
before delivery (mother)
Term
anteposition
 Definition
in front of
Term
antepyretic
 Definition
before a fever
Term
anteversion
 Definition
turning toward
Term
asymptomatic
 Definition
without symptoms
Term
bicellular
 Definition
made of 2 cells
Term
biceps
 Definition
a two bellied muscle
Term
bifocal
 Definition
lens having 2 focus strengths
Term
bifurcation
 Definition
branch into 2
Term
binuclear
 Definition
having two nuclei
Term
bipolar
 Definition
having two poles
Term
bisexual
 Definition
attracted to 2 sexes
Term
bulimia
 Definition
purging after eating
Term
cachexia
 Definition
wasting away of the body
Term
congenital
 Definition
born with
Term
consanguinity
 Definition
with blood relationship
Term
disassociate
 Definition
to break apart
Term
disinfect
 Definition
to rid of infectious agents
Term
dispense
 Definition
to give out for use
Term
dissect
 Definition
to cut apart
Term
excise
 Definition
take out
Term
exhale
 Definition
breathe out
Term
expiration
 Definition
breathing out
Term
genitals
 Definition
reproductive system structures
Term
hemianesthesia
 Definition
anesthesia involving half of the body
Term
hemicardia
 Definition
half a heart
Term
hemigastrectomy
 Definition
excision of half of the stomach
Term
hemiplegia
 Definition
paralysis on one side of the body
Term
incise
 Definition
to cut into
Term
incoherent
 Definition
unable to be understood
Term
incompatible
 Definition
not compatible; does not associate well with
Term
incompetency
 Definition
not able to function properly
Term
incontinence
 Definition
inability to control urination or defecation
Term
incubation
 Definition
original growth of an organism
Term
infested
 Definition
organisms living within or on another organism
Term
infiltration
 Definition
penetration of a solution into tissues
Term
inflamed
 Definition
act of being red, swollen, painful, and warm
Term
inflammation
 Definition
condition with such symptoms as a red, swollen, and warm area
Term
infusion
 Definition
introducing a substance into a vein through a needle
Term
inhale
 Definition
breathe in
Term
injection
 Definition
procedure of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Term
insane
 Definition
not sane
Term
insemination
 Definition
process of introducing semen into the uterus or tubes
Term
insomnia
 Definition
unable to fall asleep
Term
inspiration
 Definition
breathing in
Term
instillation
 Definition
applying drops
Term
intercellular
 Definition
between the cells
Term
intra-abdominal
 Definition
within the abdomen
Term
intra-aortic
 Definition
within the aorta
Term
intra-arterial
 Definition
within the artery
Term
intracranial
 Definition
within the cranium
Term
intracystic
 Definition
within the urinary bladder
Term
intradermal
 Definition
within the dermal layer
Term
intaduodenal
 Definition
within the duodenum
Term
intrathoracic
 Definition
within the thorax
Term
intravenous
 Definition
within the vein
Term
malaise
 Definition
generally poor feeling; not feeling well
Term
malaria
 Definition
infestation of malaria parasite Plasmodium
Term
malformation
 Definition
poor formation
Term
malnutrition
 Definition
poor nutrition; missing essential nutrients
Term
malodorous
 Definition
smelling bad
Term
mononuclear
 Definition
having one nucleus
Term
morbidity
 Definition
related to illness
Term
mortality
 Definition
related to death
Term
postcibal
 Definition
after meals
Term
postcoital
 Definition
after intercourse
Term
postesophageal
 Definition
in the back of the esophagus
Term
postfebrile
 Definition
after a fever
Term
postglucose
 Definition
after glucose is administered
Term
postmastectomy
 Definition
after mastectomy surgery
Term
postmenopausal
 Definition
after menopause is complete
Term
postmortem
 Definition
after death
Term
postnatal
 Definition
post birth (baby)
Term
postoperative
 Definition
after surgery
Term
postpartum
 Definition
after birth (mother)
Term
postprandial
 Definition
after meals
Term
preanesthetic
 Definition
before anesthesia
Term
precancerous
 Definition
condition that may lead to cancer
Term
prefrontal
 Definition
in front of the frontal bone
Term
preoperative
 Definition
before surgery
Term
prescribe
 Definition
write an order before it can be done
Term
sanguineous
 Definition
bloody
Term
semicircle
 Definition
half of a circle
Term
semicomatose
 Definition
partially in a coma
Term
semiconscious
 Definition
partially conscious
Term
semiprivate
 Definition
situation in which a room is shared (patient gets half of the room)
Term
subcutaneous
 Definition
layer below the dermis of the skin
Term
triceps
 Definition
three headed muscle
Term
trifurcation
 Definition
branch into 3
Term
unicellular
 Definition
of one cell (monocellular)
Term
unilateral
 Definition
one sided
Term
uninuclear
 Definition
having one nucleus
Term
apnea
 Definition
absence of breathing
Term
asthma
 Definition
inflammatory lung disease with narrowing of the bronchi
Term
atelectasis
 Definition
collapse of whole or part of the lung; caused by a foreign body, mucous plug or tumor
Term
bradypnea
 Definition
slow breathing
Term
bronchiectasis
 Definition
abnormal dilation of the bronchi
Term
bronchitis
 Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
Term
broncholith
 Definition
bronchial stone
Term
bronchopneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of a part of a lobe or segment by bacteria
Term
bronchorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the bronchi
Term
bronchorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of the bronchi
Term
bronchoscopy
 Definition
examination of the bronchi with a bronchoscope
Term
bronchospasm
 Definition
uncontrolled contraction of the bronchial muscles
Term
bronchospasm
 Definition
uncontrolled contraction of the bronchial muscles
Term
cardiopulmonary
 Definition
pertaining to the heart and lungs
Term
chiroplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the hands
Term
chiropractic
 Definition
practice of using hands for therapeutic spinal and skull manipulation; a philosophy of medicine based on musculoskeletal alignment and holistic health practices
Term
chiropractor
 Definition
doctor of chirpractic (DC)
Term
croup
 Definition
laryngotracheobronchitis with a hoarse cough
Term
dermatomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection of the skin (mycodermatitis)
Term
dextral
 Definition
pertaining to the right
Term
dextrocardia
 Definition
heart displaced to the right
Term
dextrogastria
 Definition
stomach displaced to the right
Term
diaphragm
 Definition
breathing muscle below the thoracic cavity
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
difficulty breathing
Term
embolism
 Definition
process of having an embolus
Term
embolus
 Definition
a moving blood clot
Term
emphysema
 Definition
loss of elasticity of terminal bronchioles
Term
empyema
 Definition
pus in the pleural cavity
Term
endotracheal
 Definition
inside the trachea
Term
epistaxis
 Definition
nosebleed
Term
expiration
 Definition
exhalation
Term
fungi
 Definition
plural of fungus
Term
geriatrics
 Definition
medical specialty studying aging and related diseases
Term
gerontology
 Definition
study of aging
Term
hemoglobin
 Definition
RBC protein that carries oxygen
Term
hemoptysis
 Definition
bloody sputum
Term
hemothorax
 Definition
blood in the pleural cavity
Term
hyperpnea
 Definition
increase in depth and rate of breathing
Term
larynalgia
 Definition
larynx pain
Term
laryngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
Term
laryngocele
 Definition
herniation of larynx
Term
laryngopathy
 Definition
disease of the larynx
Term
laryngoscope
 Definition
an instrument used to examine the larynx
Term
laryngospasm
 Definition
uncontrolled contraction of the vocal cords
Term
laryngostomy
 Definition
making a new, permanent opening in the larynx
Term
laryngotomy
 Definition
making a temporary incision into the larynx
Term
larynx
 Definition
voice box
Term
lobar pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of one or more lobes by bacteria (pneumococcus)
Term
manual
 Definition
pertaining to the hands
Term
mycoid
 Definition
resembling a fungus
Term
mycology
 Definition
science and stufy of fungi
Term
nasoantritis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose and antrum
Term
nasofrontal
 Definition
pertaining to the nasal and frontal bones
Term
nasolacrimal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and lacrimal ducts
Term
nasomental
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and chin
Term
nasopharyngeal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
Term
nasopharyngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
Term
nasoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the nose
Term
orthopnea
 Definition
dyspnea when laying down (straight) or any position other than sitting or standing upright
Term
otorhinolaryngologist
 Definition
physician specialist in diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Term
pedal
 Definition
pertaining to the foot
Term
pedalgia
 Definition
foot pain (podalgia)
Term
pediatrician
 Definition
physician specialist in children's diseases and development
Term
pertussis
 Definition
whooping cough
Term
pharyngocele
 Definition
herniation of the throat
Term
pharyngomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection of the throat
Term
pharyngoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the pharynx
Term
pharyngoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the throat
Term
pharynx
 Definition
throat
Term
phrenectomy
 Definition
excision of part of the phrenic nerve
Term
phrenoplegia
 Definition
paralysis of the diaphragm
Term
pleural
 Definition
pertaining to the pleura
Term
pleural effusion
 Definition
fluid in the pleural cavity; inflamation, tumors, or major organ failure
Term
pleuralgia
 Definition
pleural membrane pain (pleurodynia)
Term
pleurectomy
 Definition
excision of part of the pleura
Term
pleurisy
 Definition
inflammation of the pleura (pleuritis)
Term
pleurocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid
Term
pleurolith
 Definition
stone in the pleural cavity
Term
pneumohemothorax
 Definition
air and blood in the thoracic cavity
Term
pneumometer
 Definition
instrument for measuring air volume
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of the lung
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of the lung (the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli specifically)
Term
pneumonitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lungs
Term
pneumonocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture of the lung to remove fluid (pneumocentesis)
Term
pneumonomelanosis
 Definition
black lung disease
Term
pneumonomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection of the lung
Term
pneumonopathy
 Definition
disease of the lung
Term
pneumonopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed lung
Term
pneumonorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the lung
Term
pneumonotomy
 Definition
incision into the lung
Term
pneumotherapy
 Definition
treatment using air
Term
pneumothorax
 Definition
air in the thoracic (pleural) cavity
Term
blebs
 Definition
small, blister-like lesions on the surface of the lungs that cause pneumothorax when they rupture
Term
podiatrist
 Definition
specialist in care of conditions of the feet; may also perform surgery
Term
psychiatrist
 Definition
physician specialist in mental disorders
Term
ptyalorrhea
 Definition
flow of saliva
Term
pulmonary
 Definition
pertaining to the lungs (pulmonic)
Term
respiratory
 Definition
pertaining to breathing
Term
rhinomycosis
 Definition
fungal infection in the nose
Term
sinistral
 Definition
pertaining to the left
Term
tachypnea
 Definition
fast breathing
Term
trachea
 Definition
windpipe
Term
trachealgia
 Definition
tracheal pain
Term
tracheocele
 Definition
herniation of the tracheal wall
Term
tracheopyosis
 Definition
condition of pus in the trachea
Term
tracheorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of the trachea
Term
tracheoscopy
 Definition
process of inspecting the trachea
Term
tracheostomy
 Definition
surgical creatino of an opening in the trachea
Term
tracheotomy
 Definition
incision into the trachea
Term
virus pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation caused by a virus
Term
acromioclavicular
 Definition
joint between the collar bone and the acromion process
Term
acromiohumeral
 Definition
joint between the acromion process and the humerus
Term
acromion
 Definition
bony projection on the scapula at the humeroscapular joint
Term
ambulatory
 Definition
able to walk; walking (ambulate)
Term
ambulance
 Definition
vehicle used to transport patients
Term
amphiarthrodial joint
 Definition
partially movable joint
Term
ankyloblepharon
 Definition
stiffened, adhered eyelids
Term
ankylocheilia
 Definition
adhesion of the upper and lower lips, making them stiff
Term
ankylodactylia
 Definition
adhesion of two or more digits, making them stiff
Term
ankyloglossia
 Definition
limited movement, stiffness of tongue
Term
ankylophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of ankylosis
Term
ankyloproctia
 Definition
closure (immobility) of the anus and rectum
Term
ankylosis
 Definition
condition of stiffening, loss of mobility
Term
arteriostasis
 Definition
control of arterial flow
Term
articulation
 Definition
joint
Term
arthrodesis
 Definition
surgical fixation of a joint to produce an artificial bony union
Term
brachial
 Definition
pertaining to the arm
Term
brachiocephalic
 Definition
pertaining to the arm and head
Term
brachioradialis
 Definition
muscle that extends from the upper arm to the radial bone
Term
bregma
 Definition
junction of coronal and sagittal sutures
Term
calcaneodynia
 Definition
heel pain
Term
calcaneum, calcaneus, calcanea
 Definition
heel bone
Term
carpi, carpus, carpal
 Definition
wrist bones
Term
cervical
 Definition
pertaining to teh neck, neck of the uterus, or other neck like structure
Term
cervicectomy
 Definition
excision of the cervix of the uterus
Term
cervicitis
 Definition
inflammation of the cervix of the uterus
Term
cervicobrachial
 Definition
pertaining to the neck and arm
Term
cervicofacial
 Definition
pertaining to the neck and face
Term
cholestasis
 Definition
control of bile flow
Term
colles
 Definition
transverse fracture of the distal end of the radius with displacement of the hand backward and outward
Term
comminuted
 Definition
bone is broken with two or more fracture lines
Term
compound
 Definition
fracture where bone is broken and extends to the outside
Term
compression
 Definition
fracture caused by pressure
Term
condyle, condylar
 Definition
knoblike, rounded process on a bone end
Term
condylectomy
 Definition
excision of a condyle
Term
condyloid
 Definition
resembling a condyle
Term
crest
 Definition
narrow bone or ridge
Term
depressed
 Definition
fracutre where a portion of the bone is driven inward as in the skull
Term
diaphysis
 Definition
shaft of a bone
Term
diarthroial joint
 Definition
freely movable joint
Term
diskectomy
 Definition
excision of herniated intervertebral disk
Term
distal
 Definition
distant, away from origin
Term
enterostasis
 Definition
control of intestine flow
Term
epicondyle
 Definition
upon a condyle
Term
epiphysis
 Definition
end of a bone; separated frmo shaft by cartilage until grown is complete-provides for growth in length
Term
epiphyseal line
 Definition
layer of cartilage between diaphysis and epiphysis
Term
femur, femoral
 Definition
thigh bone
Term
fibula
 Definition
small, long bone in lower leg lateral to tibia
Term
fissure
 Definition
narrow slit
Term
fontanel
 Definition
unossified soft spot on the cranium of an infant
Term
foramen
 Definition
hole in a bone, a normal passage usually into or through a bone
Term
fossa
 Definition
depression
Term
fracture
 Definition
break or crack
Term
fungistasis
 Definition
control or stop growth of fungus (mycostasis)
Term
ganglion
 Definition
collection of nerve cell bodies
Term
greenstick
 Definition
bone is partially bent and partially broken
Term
hemostasis
 Definition
control of blood flow
Term
humeroradial
 Definition
pertaining to the humerus and radius
Term
humeroscapular
 Definition
pertaining to the humerus and scapula
Term
humeroulnar
 Definition
pertaining to the humerus and ulna
Term
ileum
 Definition
third part of the small intestine
Term
ilium
 Definition
upper pelvic bone
Term
impacted
 Definition
break where one bone fragment is pushed or driven into another
Term
inion
 Definition
external occipital protuberance of the skull
Term
intervertebral
 Definition
between vertebrae
Term
ischiocele
 Definition
herniation through the ischial bone
Term
ischioneuralgia
 Definition
pain in the nerves near the ischium
Term
ischiopubic
 Definition
pertaining to the ischium and pubis
Term
ischiorectal
 Definition
pertaining to the ischium and rectum
Term
kyphosis
 Definition
posterior curvature of the thoracic spine
Term
kyphotic curve
 Definition
curvature of the spine backward, concave curve, normal in thoracic and sacral regions
Term
lambda
 Definition
junction of sagittal and lambdoidal sutures
Term
laminectomy
 Definition
excision of the lamina of the vertebral posterior arch
Term
lordosis
 Definition
anterior curvature of the lumbar spine
Term
lordotic curve
 Definition
curvature of the spine forward, convex, normal in the cervical and lumbar regions
Term
medial
 Definition
toward the middle
Term
metacarpi, metacarpals
 Definition
hand bones distal to the carpi
Term
metaphysis
 Definition
part of the diaphysis next to the epiphyseal line
Term
metatarsi, metatarsals
 Definition
foot bones distal to the tarsals
Term
noctambulism
 Definition
sleep walking (somnambulism)
Term
noctalbuminuria
 Definition
excretion of albumin in urine at night
Term
nonunion
 Definition
failure of the ends of a fracture to heal and unite
Term
nyctalgia
 Definition
pain during the night
Term
nyctalopia
 Definition
night blindness
Term
nyctophobia
 Definition
abnormal fear of the night (noctiphobia)
Term
nycturia
 Definition
excessive urination at night (nocturia)
Term
orthopedist
 Definition
bone and joint specialist; treats diseases and performs surgery on the skeletal system
Term
overriding
 Definition
slipping of either part of a fractured bone past each other
Term
palatoschisis
 Definition
cleft palate (uranoschisis)
Term
pathologic
 Definition
fracture due to disease
Term
phalagitis
 Definition
inflammation of the phalanges
Term
phlebostasis
 Definition
control of venous flow
Term
potts
 Definition
fracture to the distal end of fibula with dislocation of foot outward and backward
Term
pubofemoral
 Definition
pertaining to the pubic bone and femur
Term
pyostasis
 Definition
control of pus formation
Term
rachialgia
 Definition
spinal pain
Term
rachiometer
 Definition
instrument to measure spinal curvature
Term
rachiplegia
 Definition
spinal paralysis
Term
rachischisis
 Definition
split spine (spina bifida cystica)
Term
rachitis
 Definition
inflammation of the spine (spondylitis)
Term
radioulnar
 Definition
pertaining to the radius and ulna
Term
retrolisthesis
 Definition
posterior displacement of a vertebra
Term
sacral
 Definition
pertaining to the sacrum
Term
sacralization
 Definition
last lumbar vertebra is partly or completely fused with the first segment of the sacrum
Term
scapula
 Definition
shoulder blade
Term
schistoglossia
 Definition
split tongue (fissure)
Term
schistosomiasis
 Definition
infestation with schistoma (mansoni, japonicum, haematobium) flukes
Term
schizonychia
 Definition
split finger nails or toe nails
Term
schizophasia
 Definition
split speech (incomprehensible)
Term
schizophrenia
 Definition
severe mental disorder in which thinking, emotions, and behavior are disturbed; includes paranoia, hallucination, delusion, persecution, and jealousy
Term
scoliosis
 Definition
lateral curvature of the spine
Term
septum
 Definition
any partition separating two cavities or masses
Term
skeletal
 Definition
pertaining to the bones
Term
spina bifida
 Definition
laminae of vertebra may fail to unite with each other in the midline posteriorly; vertebral arch will be incomplete, spinal cord may be herniated out through this defect
Term
spine
 Definition
sharp, slender process
Term
spiral
 Definition
facture line extends obliquely along the shaft of the bone
Term
spondylolysthesis
 Definition
forward displacement of one vertebra upon the upper surface of the vertebra beneath it; usually occurs at the lumbosacral joint
Term
sternalgia
 Definition
sternal pain
Term
sternopericardial
 Definition
pertaining to the sternum and pericardium
Term
suture
 Definition
line of union in an immovable joint
Term
synarthrodial joint
 Definition
immovable joint
Term
tarsi, tarsus, tarsal
 Definition
bones of the ankle (not including the tibia)
Term
tibia
 Definition
shin bone, medial to fibula
Term
tibiofibular
 Definition
pertaining to the tibia and fibula
Term
trochanter
 Definition
very large rounded process
Term
tubercle
 Definition
smaller rounded process
Term
tuberosity
 Definition
large rounded process
Term
vertex
 Definition
top of the head
Term
viscerostasis
 Definition
control of an organ
Term
xiphocostal
 Definition
pertaining to the xiphoid process and the ribs
Term
xiphoid process
 Definition
cartilage bony projection on the distal end of the sternum
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