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Chapters 9-15
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11/17/2014

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Term
humer/o
humeroscapular
Definition
humerus
relating to the humerus and scapula
Term
ili/o
iliopelvic
Definition
ilium, flaring portion of the hip
pertaining to the iliac area of the pelvis
Term
ischi/o
ischiodynia
Definition
ischium portion of the hip bone
pain in the ischium
Term
lumb/o
lumbodynia
Definition
loins (lower back})
pain in the lumbar region of the back
Term
metacarp/o
metacarpectomy
Definition
metacarpus
excision of metacarpal bones
Term
metatars/o
metatarsalgia
Definition
metatarsus (foot bones)
pain in the metatarsus
Term
patell/o
patellectomy
Definition
patella (knee cap)
removal of the patella
Term
pelv/i
pelvimetry
Definition
pelvis
act of measuring the pelvis
Term
phalang/o
phalangectomy
Definition
phalanges
removal of the phalanges
Term
pod/o
podiatry
Definition
foot
treatments of the feet
Term
pub/o
puboccygeal
Definition
pelvis bone
pertaining to the pubis and the coccyx
Term
radi/o
radial
Definition
radiation
pertaining to the radius
Term
spondyl/o
spondylitis
Definition
vertebrae
inflammation of the vertebrae
Term
vertebr/o
intervertebral
Definition
vertebrae
relating to the area between two vertebrae
Term
stern/o
sternad
Definition
sternum
toward the sternum
Term
tibi/o
tibiofermoral
Definition
tibia (larger bone of the lower leg)
pertaining to the tibia and the femur
Term
leiomy/o
leiomyoma
Definition
smooth muscle
tumor of smooth muscle
Term
my/o
myoma
Definition
muscle
tumor of the muscle
Term
rhabd/o
rhabdoid
Definition
rod-shaped
resembling a rod
Term
rhabdomy/o
rhabdomyoma
Definition
rod-shaped (striated)
tumor composed of striated muscular tissue
Term
chondr/o
chondritits
Definition
cartilage
inflammation of cartilage
Term
fasci/o
Definition
band, fibrous membrane supporting and separating muscles
Term
fibr/o
fibroma
Definition
fiber,fibous
tumor of fibrous tissue.
Term
synov/o
snovectomy
Definition
synovial membrane
removal of synovial membrane
Term
ten/o
tenodesis
tend/o
tendoplasty
tendin/o
tendinitis
Definition
tendon
surgical binding or fixation of a tendon
surgical repair of a tendon
inflammation of a tendon
Term
-asthenia
myasthenia
Definition
weakness, debility
weakness of muscle
Term
-blast
myoblast
Definition
embryonic cell
embryonic cell that develops into muscle
Term
-clasia
osteoclasia
Definition
to break, surgical fracture
surgical fracture of a bone
Term
-clast
osteoclast
Definition
to break surgical fracture
breaks down bone
Term
-desis
arthrodesis
Definition
binding
binding together of a joint
Term
-malacia
chondromalacia
Definition
softening
softening of cartilage
Term
-physis
epiphysis
Definition
growth
growth upon
Term
-porosis
osteoporosis
Definition
porous
porous bone
Term
-sarcoma
chondrosarcoma
Definition
malignant
malignant tumor from cartilage
Term
-scopy
arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination
visual examinatino of a joint
Term
a-
Definition
without, not
Term
Doctor of osteopathy
Definition
maintains that good health
Term
closed fracture
open compound
Definition
bone broken, no external wound
fracture involves broken bone and an external wound leads to the surface
Term
complicated fracture
Definition
broken bone has injured an internal organ
Term
comminuted fracture
Definition
bone has broken or splintered into pieces
Term
impacted fracture
Definition
the bone is broken and one end is wedged into the interior of the other bone
Term
incomplete fracture
Definition
the line of fracture does not completely transverse the entire bone
Term
greenstick fracture
Definition
broken bone does not extend through the entire thickness of the bone. one side of the bone is broken and one side is bent
Term
colles fracture
Definition
a breakat the lower end of the radius, ocurs just above the writst. Displacement of the hand and usually occurs as a result of fleing a hand to cusion a fall
Term
Pathological fracture
Definition
caused by disease
Term
osteomyelitis
Definition
infective process that encompasses all bone components
Term
bacteremia
Definition
bacteria may travel into the bloodstream
Term
intravenously
by mouth
Definition
IV
orally
Term
Paget disease
Definition
osteitis deformans
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
decrease in bone mineral density (osteopenia)
Term
Arthritis
Definition
inflammation of a joint usually accompanied by pain
Term
Degenerative joint disease
Definition
DJD, most common form of arthritis. Protective cartilage at the end of the bone wear down
Term
Gout, gout arthritis
Definition
a metabolic disease caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the blood
Term
renal calculi
Definition
nephroliths
Term
muscular dystrophy
Definition
weakening of muscle tissue
Term
Duchenne Dystrophy
Definition
most common type of muscular dystrophy.
Term
dysphagia
Definition
painful swallowing
Term
Primary bone cancer
Definition
arise directly from bone or bone tissue
Term
metastasize
Definition
spreading of cancer
Term
secondary bone cancer
Definition
arose in bone, but spread to this new area
Term
sarcomas
Definition
cells of the lymphatic system
Term
fibrosarcoma
Definition
develops in cartilage and generally affects pelvis, upper legs and shoulders.
Term
osteosarcoma
Definition
usually affects the knees, upper arms, and upper legs
Term
ankylosis
Definition
stiffening and immobility of a joint as a result of disease, trauma, surgery, or abnormal bone fussion
Term
bunion
Definition
lateral deviation of the great toe as it turns in toward the second two
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome CTS
Definition
painful condition, compression of the median nerve with the carpal tunnel
Term
claudication
Definition
lameness, limpness
Term
contracture
Definition
fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, joint capsule, that prevents normal
Term
crepitation
Definition
dry grating sound or senstaion caused by bone ends rubbing together indicating a fracture or joint destruction
Term
exacerbation
Definition
increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms,
Term
ganglion cyst
Definition
fluid filled tumor that most commonly develops along the tendons or joint of the wrists or hands but may also appear in the feet
Term
hemarthrosis
Definition
effusion of blood into a joint cavity
Term
herniated disk
Definition
rupture of a vertebral disk center, pain, numbness, weakness
Term
hypotonia
Definition
loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
malignant tumor of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Term
phantom limb
Definition
perceived sensation following amputation of limb, that the limb still exists
Term
rickets
Definition
form of osteomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; also called rachitits
Term
sequestrum
Definition
fragment of necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
Any slipping of a vertebra from its normal postion in relationships to the one beneath it
Term
spondylosis
Definition
degeneration of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae and related tissues
Term
sprain
Definition
tearing of ligament tissue that may be slight moderate or complete
Term
strain
Definition
muscular trauma caused by violent contraction or an excessive forcible stretch
Term
subluxation
Definition
partial or incomplete dislocation
Term
talipes equinovarus
Definition
congenital deformity of one or both feet in which the foot is pulled downward and laterally to the side; also called club foot
Term
Electromyography
Definition
use of electrical stimulation to diagnose the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them
Term
reduction
closed
open
Definition
procedure that restores a bone to its normal position
- bones realigned by manipulation rather than surgery
-reduction in which fractured bones are placed in their properpostion during surgery
Term
bone immobilization
casting
splinting
traction
Definition
procedure used to restrict movement stabilize and protect a fracture and facilitate the healing proces
Term
amputation
Definition
partial or complete removal of an extremity due to a trauma or circulatory disease
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid
Term
arthroclasia
Definition
surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to provide movement
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of the interior of a joint and its structures using a thin flexible fibroscope
Term
bone grafting
Definition
implantation or transplantation of bone tissue from another part of the body
Term
buresectomy
Definition
excision of bursa
Term
laminectomy
Definition
excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra
Term
prosthesis fitting
Definition
replacement of missing part by artificial substitute
Term
revision surgery
Definition
surgery repeated to correct problems of a previously unsuccessful surgery or to replace a worn out prosthesis
Term
synovectomy
Definition
excision of a synovial membrane
Term
total hip replacement
Definition
surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by a degenerative disease
Term
arthrography
Definition
series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity
Term
bone density test
Definition
noninvasive procedure that uses low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density
Term
discography
Definition
radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of a contrast medium
Term
lumbosacral spinal radiography
Definition
radiography of the five lumbar vertebrae and the fused sacral vertebrae
Term
myelography
Definition
radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study distortions caused by tumors,cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions
Term
scintigraphy
Definition
nuclear medicine procedure that visualizes various tissues and organs after administration of a radionuclide
Term
contracture
Definition
fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, joint capsule, that prevents normal
Term
crepitation
Definition
dry grating sound or senstaion caused by bone ends rubbing together indicating a fracture or joint destruction
Term
exacerbation
Definition
increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms,
Term
ganglion cyst
Definition
fluid filled tumor that most commonly develops along the tendons or joint of the wrists or hands but may also appear in the feet
Term
hemarthrosis
Definition
effusion of blood into a joint cavity
Term
herniated disk
Definition
rupture of a vertebral disk center, pain, numbness, weakness
Term
hypotonia
Definition
loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
malignant tumor of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Term
phantom limb
Definition
perceived sensation following amputation of limb, that the limb still exists
Term
rickets
Definition
form of osteomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; also called rachitits
Term
sequestrum
Definition
fragment of necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue
Term
electrolyte
Definition
mineral salt that carries an electrical charge when in solution
Term
filtrate
Definition
fluid that passes from the blood through the capillary walls of the glomeruli into Bowman capsule
Term
nitrogenous waste
Definition
product of protein metabolism that include urea, uric acid, creatine, creatinine, and ammonia
Term
peristaltic wave
Definition
sequence of rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles of a hollow organ to force material forward and prevent backflow
Term
peritoneum
Definition
serious membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers most of the organs within the cavity
Term
pH
Definition
Acidity/alkalinity of a solution
Term
plasma
Definition
liquid portion of the blood that is filtered by the nephrons to remove dissolved waste
Term
erythropoietin
Definition
secreted by the kidneys, acts on bone marrow to stimulate blood cells when blood oxygen is low
Term
rugae
Definition
small folds in the bladdar
Term
trigone
Definition
base of the bladder
Term
Functions of the nephron
Definition
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
Term
albumin/o
Definition
albumin protein
Term
azot/o
azotemia
Definition
nitrogenous compounds
'' in the blood
Term
bacteri/o
Definition
bacteria
Term
cyst/o
vesic/o
Definition
bladder
cystoscope
vesicocele- hernia of the bladdar
Term
glomerulo
Definition
glomerulus
Term
kal/i
hypokalemia
Definition
potassium
low conc of potassium in the blood
Term
keton/o
Definition
ketone bodies
Term
lith/o
Definition
stone calculus
Term
meat/o
Definition
opening, meatus
Term
nephro
reno
Definition
kidney
Term
noct/o
Definition
night
Term
olig/o
Definition
scanty
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
ur/o
Definition
urine
Term
ureter/o
Definition
ureter
Term
urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
-iasis
Definition
abnormal condition
Term
-uria
Definition
urine
Term
dia-
Definition
through, across
Term
urology
urologist
Definition
study of urine
person who studies urine
Term
pyelonephritis
nephritis
Definition
kidney infection
Term
nephralgia
Definition
pain in the kidneys
Term
glomerulonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the glomerular membrane in the nephrons, causing permeability
Term
hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
calculi
Definition
stones
Term
colic
Definition
intense throbbing pain in ureters
Term
reflux
Definition
backwards flow
Term
extracorporeal shock wave lithrotripsy
Definition
to pulverize the stones
Term
percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Definition
removal of stones with incision
Term
hypercalcemia
Definition
increased calcium in the blood
Term
intravesical
Definition
into the bladder
Term
teletherapy
Definition
detection of bladdar cancer with machines outside the body
Term
brachytherapy
Definition
"seeds" planted in the tumor
Term
anuria
Definition
absence of urine production or output
Term
bladder neck obstruction
Definition
blockage at the base of the bladder that reduces or prevents urine from passing into the urethra
Term
cystocele
Definition
prolapsing or downward displacement of the bladder due to weaking of the supporting tissues between a woman's bladder and vagina
Term
end stage renal disease
Definition
any type of kidney disease in which there is little or no remaining kidney function
Term
enuresis
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine, AKA incontinence
Term
fistula
Definition
abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface or from one organ to another
Term
hydronephrosis
Definition
abnormal dilation of the renal pelvis and the clyces of one or both kdineys due to pressure from accumulated urine that cannot flow past an obstruction in the urinary tract
Term
interstitial cystitis
Definition
chronic inflammatino of the bladder wall that is not caused by bacterial infection and is not repsonsive to conventional antibiotic therapy
Term
nephrotic syndrome
Definition
los of large amounts of plasma protein usually albumin thorugh urine due to an increased permeability of the glomerular membrane
Term
neurogenic bladder
Definition
impairment of the bladder control due to brain or nerve conduction
Term
polycystic kidney disease
Definition
inherited disease in which sacs of fluid called cysts develop in the kidney
Term
urgency
Definition
sensation of the need to void immediately
Term
vesicoureteral reflux
Definition
disorder caused by the failure of urine to pass through the ureters to the bladder, usually to impairment of the valve between the ureter and bladder or obstruction in the ureter
Term
wilms tumor
Definition
rapidly developing malignant neoplasm of the kidney that usually occurs in children
Term
dialysis
Definition
mechanical filtering process used to clease the blood of toxic substances such as nitrogenous waste, when kidneys fail to function properly
Term
hemodialysis
Definition
type of dialysis in which an artificial kidney machine receives waste filled blood, filters the blood and returns the dialyzed blood to patients bloodstream
Term
peritoneal
Definition
type of dialysis in which toxic substances are removed from the body by using the peritoneal membrane as the filter by perfusing the peritoneal cavity with a warm, sterile chemical solution
Term
rephropexy
Definition
fixation of a floating or mobile kidney
Term
nephrostomy
Definition
the passage of a tube through the skin and into the renal pelvis to drain urine to a collecting receptacle outside the body when the ureters are unable to do so
Term
stent placement
Definition
insertion of a mesh tube into a natural passage conduit in the body to prevent, or counteract a disease-induced, localized flow constriction
Term
ureteral
Definition
placement of stent in the ureter
Term
urethrotomy
Definition
incision of a urethral stricture
Term
electromyography
Definition
EMG, measures the contraction of muscles that control urination using elcetrodes placed in the rectum and urethra
Term
cystoscopy
Definition
examination of the urinary bladder for evidence of pathology, obtaining biopsies of tumors or other growths, and removal of polyps using a specialized endoscope
Term
blood urea nitrogen
Definition
determines the amount of nitrogen in blood that comes from urea, a waste product of protein metabolism
Term
culture and sensitivity
Definition
determines the causative organism of an infection and identifies its response to various antibiotics
Term
urinalysis
Definition
urine screening test that includes physical observation, chemical tests, and microscopic evaluation
Term
ultrasonography
Definition
high frequency waves are directed at soft tissue and reflected as echoes to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure
Term
intravenous pyelography
Definition
imaging of the urinary tract after IV injection of a contrast medium
Term
nuclear scan
Definition
techniquein which radiopharmaceutical called a tracer is introduced into the body
Term
voiding cystorethrography
Definition
x ray of the bladder and urethra performed before during and after voiding using a contrast medium
Term
diuretics
Definition
promote and increases the excretion of urine
Term
potassium supplements
Definition
replace potassium due to depletion caused by diuretics
Term
external genitalia
Definition
sex, or reproductive, organs visible on the outside of the body; also called genitals
Term
gestation
Definition
length of time from conception to birth
Term
lactation
Definition
production and release of milk by mammary glands
Term
orifice
Definition
mouth, entrance, or outlet of any anatomical structure
Term
female reproductive cells
Definition
ova
Term
graafian follicles
Definition
saclike structures in the ovaries
Term
bartholin glands
Definition
lubricate the vaginal orfice during excitement
Term
menarche
Definition
initial menstrual period
Term
gestation
Definition
pregnancy
Term
parturition
Definition
child birth
Term
month 1-3 , baby is called:
Definition
embryo
Term
month3-9 the baby is called:
Definition
fetus
Term
1) stage of dialation
Definition
begins the uterine contractions, dilation of the cervix
Term
2) stage of expulsion
Definition
complete cervical dilation to birth of baby
Term
3) placenta stage, or after birth
Definition
shortly after the childbirth
Term
change of life
Definition
stages of approaching menopause
Term
vaginal atrophy
Definition
vaginal drying and thinning
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the amniotic sac
Term
cervic/o
Definition
cervic/itis, neck; cervix
Term
colp/o
vagin/o
Definition
vagina
Term
galact/o
lact/o
Definition
milk
Term
gynec/o
gynecologist
Definition
woman
doctor for women
Term
hyster/o
hysterectomy
Definition
uterus
removal of the uterus
Term
metri/o
endometrial
Definition
uterus
pertaining to the lining of the uterus
Term
uter/o
uterovaginal
Definition
uterus
pertaining to the uterus and vagina
Term
mamm/o
mast/o
mastopexy
Definition
breast
fixation of the breast
Term
men/o
Definition
menses, menstration
Term
metr/o
Definition
uterus (womb)
Term
nat/o
prenatal
Definition
birth
pertaining to the time before birth
Term
oophor/o
ovari/o
oophoroma
ovariorrhexis
Definition
ovary
ovarian tumor
rupture of an ovary
Term
perine/o
perineorrhaphy
Definition
perineum
suture of the perineum
Term
salping/o
salpingoplasty
Definition
fallopian or eustachian tube
surgical repair of a fallopian tube
Term
-arche
menarche
Definition
begining
beginning of menstration
Term
-cyesis
pseudocyesis
Definition
pregnancy
false pregnancy
Term
-gravida
multigravida
Definition
pregnant woman
woman who has been pregnant more than once
Term
-para
nullipara
Definition
to bear
woman who has never produced a viable offspring
Term
-salphinx
hemosalpinx
Definition
tube
blood in the fallopian tube
Term
-tocia
dystocia
Definition
childpbirth
difficult childbirth
Term
-version
retroversion
Definition
turning
tipping or turning back
Term
puerperium
Definition
the period of adjustment after childbirth during which reproductive oragns of the mother return to their normal nonpregnant state
Term
metrorrhagia
Definition
irregular uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
Term
menorrhagia
Definition
profuse or prolonged bleeding during regular menstruation
Term
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Definition
general term for inflammation of the uterus, tubes, ovariesm and adjacent pelvic structures
Term
vaginitis
Definition
inflammation of the vagina
Term
candidiasis/moniliasis
Definition
yeast part of the normal flora of the vagina
Term
nulliparous
Definition
women who have never borne children
Term
dyspareunia
Definition
occurence of pain during sexual intercourse
Term
endocervicitis
Definition
inflammation of the muscous lining of the cervix uteri
Term
uterine fibroids
Definition
benign tumors composed of muscle and fibrous tissue that develop in the uterus
Term
sterility
Definition
inability of the female to become pregnant or the male to impregante the female
Term
abruptio placentae
Definition
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before the third stages of labor
Term
breech presentation
Definition
common abnormality of delivery i nwhich the fetal buttocks or feet present first rather than the head
Term
down syndrome,
Definition
47 chromosomes instead of 46. extra copy of chromosome 21
Term
eclampsia
Definition
most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy
Term
ectopic pregnancy
Definition
pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum does not reach the uterine cavity but becomes implanted on any tissue other than the lining of the uterine cavity
Term
placenta previa
Definition
obstetric complication in which the placenta is attached close to or covers the cerival canal that results in bleeding during labor when cervix dilates
Term
intrauterine device
Definition
small t-shaped inserted by a physiscian inside the uterus to prevent preganancy
Term
cerclage
Definition
suturing of the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely during pregnancy, thus decreasing the chance of a spontaneous abortino
Term
cesarean section
Definition
incision of the abdomen and uterus to remove the fetus
Term
colpocleisis
Definition
surgical closure of the vaginal canal
Term
cordocentesis
Definition
sampline of fetal blood drawn from the umbilical vein and performed under ultrasound guidance
Term
dilation and curettage
Definition
widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette
Term
laparoscopy
Definition
visual examination of abdominal cavity with a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall
Term
lumpectomy
Definition
excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it
Term
mammoplasty
Definition
surgical reconstruction of the breast to cahgne the size, shape or position
Term
reconstructive breast surgery
Definition
creation of a breast shaped mound to replace a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease
Term
transverse rectus abdominis muscle flap
Definition
surgical creation of a skin flap using skin and fat from lower half of the abdomen which is passed under the skin to the breast area and then shaping the abdominal tissue
Term
tubal ligation
Definition
procedure that ties the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac under ultrasound guidance using a needle and syringe to remove amniotic fluid
Term
colposcopy
Definition
visual examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying
Term
insufflation
Definition
delivery of pressurized air or gas into a cavity chamber or organ to allow wisual examination, remove an obstruction, or apply medication
Term
pelvimetry
Definition
measurement of pelvic dimensions to detemine whethere the head of the fetus will e able to pass through the bony pelvis to allow delivery
Term
chorionic villus sampling
Definition
sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects
Term
endometrial biopsy
Definition
removal of a sample of uterine endometrium for microscopic study
Term
papanicolaou test
Definition
cytological study used to detect abnormal cells sloughed from the cervix and vagina, usually obtained during routine pelvic examination
Term
hysterosalpingography
Definition
radiography and usually fluoroscopy of the uterus and uterine tubes following injection of a contrast medium
Term
mammography
Definition
radiographic examination of the breast to screen for breast cancer
Term
ultrasonography
Definition
use of high freq sound waves directed at soft tissue and reflected as echoes to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure
Term
transvaginal
Definition
US of pelvic area with probe into the vagina
Term
gamete
Definition
reproductive cell that contains one-half of the chromosomes required to produce an offspring of the species
Term
libido
Definition
psychological and physical drive for sexual activity
Term
semen
Definition
fluid containing sperm and secretions from the prostate and other structures of the male reproductive system
Term
sphincter
Definition
ringlike muscle that opens and closes a body opening to allow or restrict passage through the structure
Term
testosterone
Definition
androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the male sex organs
Term
andr/o
androgenic
Definition
male
pertaining to maleness
Term
balan/o glans penis
Definition
balanoplasty surgical repair of the glans penis
Term
crypt/o
cryptorchidism
Definition
hidden
condition of hidden testes also
Term
epididym/o
epididymotomy
Definition
incision of the epididymis
Term
genit/o
genitourinary
Definition
genitalia
pertaining to the genitalia and urinary tract
Term
gonad/o
Definition
gonads sex glands
Term
olig/o
oligospermia
Definition
scanty
scanty production of sperm
Term
orch/o
orchitis
Definition
testis
inflammation of the testes
Term
orchi/o
orchialgia
Definition
testes
pain in the testes
Term
orchid/o
orchid/opotosis
Definition
downward displacement of the testes
Term
test/o
testalgia
Definition
testis
pain of a testis
Term
perine/o
perineal
Definition
perineum
Term
prostat/o
Definition
prostate gland
Term
spermat/o
sperm/o
Definition
spermatozoa
sperm cells
Term
varic/o
varicocele
Definition
dilated vein
swelling of a dilated vein
Term
vas/o
vasectomy
Definition
vessel, vas deferens duct
Term
vesicul/o
Definition
seminal vesicle
Term
-cide
spermicide
Definition
killing
agents that kill sperm
Term
-spadias
hypospadias
Definition
slit, fissure
a fissure under the penis
Term
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Definition
contagious disease acquired as a result of sexual activity with an infected partner
Term
primary sore
Definition
chancre
Term
viral shedding
Definition
the virus is present on the skin of the infected patient and can be transmitted to sexual partners
Term
cryptorchidism
Definition
failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sac
Term
hesitancy
Definition
difficulty starting urination and stopping urination
Term
balanitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis
Term
erectile dysfunction
Definition
repeated inability to initiate or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse
Term
hypogonadism
Definition
decrease or lack of hormones normally produced by the gondads
Term
hypospadias
Definition
congenital abnormality where the opening of the male urethra is on the undersurface of the penis
Term
phimosis
Definition
stenosis or narrowing of foreskin so that it cannot retract over the glans penis
Term
priapism
Definition
prolonged and often painful erection of the penis, which occurs without sexual stimulation
Term
prostatitis
Definition
acute or chronic inflammation of the prostate
Term
anorchism
Definition
absence of one or both testicles also called anorchia
Term
epididymitis
Definition
inflammation of the epididymis
Term
hydrocele
Definition
swelling of the sac surrounding the testes that is typically harmless
Term
orchitis
Definition
painful swelling of one or both testes commonly associated with mumps that develop after puberty
Term
spermatocele
Definition
abnormal fluid filleld sac that devlops in the epididymis and may or may contain sperm also called spermatic
Term
orchiectomy
Definition
removal of one or both testicles
Term
vasectomy
Definition
removal of all or a segment of the vas deferens for male sterilization
Term
prostate specific antigen
Definition
blood test used to detect prostatic disorders, especially prostate cance
Term
semen analysis
Definition
test for sperm count, motility and morphology
Term
ultrasound
Definition
high frequency sound waves are directed at soft tissue and reflected as echoes
Term
antagonistic
Definition
acting in oppostition
Term
glucagon
Definition
hormone produced
Term
insulin
Definition
hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells that stimulate the liver to change stored glycogen to glucose
Term
sympathomimetic
Definition
agent that mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous system
Ex: Epinephrine and norephinephrine
Term
another name for the pituitary gland
Definition
hypophysis
Term
pituitary gland distinct portions
Definition
adenohypophysis,
neurohypophysis
Term
Prolactin
Definition
promotes lactic
Term
LIST OF HORMONES ON PAGE 463-464
Definition
Term
parathyroid glands
Definition
secretes parathyroid hormone which regulates calcium balance by stimulating the bones, kidneys and intestines
Term
Adrenal glands
AKA suprarenal glands
Definition
Secretes:
Mineralcorticocoids- maintains balance of electrolytes
Glucocorticoids- cortisol, stimulates breakdown of fats in adipose tissue
sex hormones- adndrogens and estrogens, maintaining sex characteristics
Term
pancreas
Definition
carries digestive secretions that assist in the break down of proteins starches and fats.
Term
glucagon
Definition
stimulates the release of glucose from storage sites in the liver when blood glucose levels are low
Term
insulin
Definition
clears glucose molecules from the blood by promoting their storage in tissues as carbohydrates when blood glucose levels are high
Term
pineal gland
Definition
shaped like a pine cone. secretes hormone melatonin
Term
adren/o
adrenal/o
Definition
adrenal glands
Term
calc/o
Definition
calcium
Term
crin/o
endocrinology
Definition
secrete
Term
gluc/o
glyc/o
glycos/o
Definition
sugar
Term
home/o
homeostasis
Definition
same
state of equilibrium in the internal environment of the body
Term
kal/i
kalemia
Definition
potassium
potassium in the blood
Term
pancreat/o
Definition
pancreas
Term
parathyroid/o
Definition
parathryroid glands
Term
thym/o
thymoma
Definition
thymus gland
tumor of the thymus gland
Term
thyr/o
thyroid
thyromegaly
Definition
thyroid gland
enlargement of the thyroid gland
Term
toxic
Definition
poison
Term
-dipsia
polydipsia
Definition
thirst
excessive thirst
Term
eu
euthyroid
Definition
remebling a normal thyroid gland
Term
antidiuretic hormone
Definition
makes it more difficult for the body to remove water
Term
myxedema
Definition
hypothyroidism during adulthood
Term
exophthalmos
Definition
eyes are likely to protrude, swelling of the edematous tissues behind the eyes
Term
tetany
Definition
decreased in calcium causes muscle twitches and spasms
Term
adenoma
Definition
benign glandular tumor
Term
addison disease-
Definition
deficiency of cortical hormones , damage the adrenal cortex or atrophied
Term
hyponatremia
Definition
low blood sodium
Term
Cushing syndrome
Definition
cluster of symptoms produced by excessive amounts of cortisol, adrenocorticotropic hormone, or both
Term
hirsutism
Definition
excessive hair growth in unusual places
Term
pheochromocytoma
Definition
production of excessive amounts of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Term
ketosis
Definition
ketones in the blood
Term
polyphagia
Definition
increased appetite
Term
Type 1 diabetes
PAGE 475
Definition
Usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Not enough insulin
"caution" acronym
Term
type 2 diabetes
PAGE 476
Definition
most common form, prevalent in obese children
"DIABETES" acronym
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
may damage kidneys eyes, nerves, or heart
Term
glucometer
Definition
determines the amount of sugar in the blood smaple so that insulin bcan be injected if needed
Term
insulin pump
Definition
small device administers insulin
Term
gestational diabetes
Definition
women who develop diabetes during pregnancy
Term
adenocarcinoma
Definition
epithelial tumors
Term
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
Definition
removal of pituitary tumors through the nose
Term
acromegaly
Definition
face ands and feet grow larger than normal
Term
diuresis
Definition
increased formation and secretion of urine
Term
glycosuria
Definition
abnormal glucose levels in the blood
Term
Graves disease
Definition
multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by pronounced hyperthyroidism
Term
hypercalcemia
Definition
condition in which the calcium level in the blood is higher than normal
Term
hyperkalemia
Definition
condition in which potassium level in the blood is higher than normal
Term
hypervolemia
Definition
abnormal increase in the volume of blood plasma in the body
Term
hyponatremia
Definition
lower than normal levels of sodium in the blood
Term
insulinoma
Definition
tumor of the islets of langerans of the pancreas
Term
obesity
Definition
excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards, usually an increase of 20 percent or more above ideal body weight
Term
panhypopituitarism
Definition
total pituitary impairment that brings about a progressive and general loss of hormone activity
Term
pheochromocytoma
Definition
small chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla, causing elevated heart rate and blood
Term
thyroid storm
Definition
uncontrolled hyperthyroidsim caused by the release into the bloodstream of an increased amount of htyroid hormone
Term
virilism
Definition
masculinzation or development of male secondary sex characteristics in a woman
Term
exophthalmometry
Definition
measures the degree of forward displacement ofthe eyeball
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