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Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
09/19/2014

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Abdomen
Definition
Space below the Chest that Contain Organs Such as the Stomach, Liver, Intestines, and Gallbladder.
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Abdominal Cavity
Definition
Space below the Chest that Contain Organs Such as the Stomach, Liver, Intestines, and Gallbladder.
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Anterior
Definition
Located in the Front (of the Body or of a Structure)
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Bronchial Tubes
Definition
One of Two Tubes that Carry Air from the Windpipe to the Lungs
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Bronchoscopy
Definition
Visual Examination of Bronchial Tubes by Passing an Endoscope Through the Trachea(Windpipe) into the Bronchi
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Cartilage
Definition
Flexible, Fibrous Connective Tissue, Found as Part of the Nose, Ears, Voice Box, and Windpipe and Chiefly Attached to Bones at Joints
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Cervical
Definition
Pertaining to the Neck of the Body (Cervix) of the Uterus
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Circulatory System
Definition
Organs (Heart and Blood Vessels) That Carry Blood Throughout the Body
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Coccygeal
Definition
Pertaining to the Tailbone(Coccyx)
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Coccyx
Definition
Tailbone
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Cranial Cavity
Definition
Space Surrounded by the Skull and Containing the Brain and Other Organs
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Craniotomy
Definition
Incision of the Skull
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Diaphragm
Definition
Muscle that Separates the Chest From the Abdomen
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Digestive System
Definition
Organs That Bring Food into the Body and Break It Down To Enter the Bloodstream or Eliminate it Through the Rectum and Anus
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Disk (Disc)
Definition
Pad of Cartilage That is Between Each Backbone
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Endocrine System
Definition
Endocrine Glands. Example Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Glands and the Pancreas
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Epithelial
Definition
Pertaining to Skin Cells
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Esophageal
Definition
Pertaining to the Esophagus
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Esophagus
Definition
Tube Leading From the Throat to the Stomach
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Female Reproductive System
Definition
Organs that Produce and Transport Egg Cells and Secrete Female Hormones. The System Includes the Uterus, Where the Embryo and Fetus Grow.
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Frontal Plane
Definition
A Vertical Plane that Divides the Body or an Organ Into Front and Back Portions; The Coronal Plane
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Hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the Liver
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Hypochondriac
Definition
Pertaining to Lateral Regions of the Upper Abdomen Beneath the Lower Ribs. Also, the Term Describes a Person Who Has Chronic Concern About His/Her Health and Body Functions
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Laparoscopy
Definition
Visual Examination of the Abdomen
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Laparotomy
Definition
Incision of the Abdomen
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Laryngeal
Definition
Pertaining to the Larynx (Voice Box)
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Laryngectomy
Definition
Excision(removal) of the Larynx
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Larynx
Definition
Voice Box; Located at the Top of the Trachea and Containing Vocal Cords
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to the Side
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Lumbar
Definition
Pertaining to the Loins; Part of the Back and Sides Between the Chest and the Hip
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Lymphocyte
Definition
White Blood Cell that is Found Within Lymph and Lymph Nodes. T Cells and B Cells are Types of Lymphocytes
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Mediastinum
Definition
Space Between the Lungs in the Chest. The Mediastinum Contains the Heart, Large Blood Vessels, Trachea, Esophagus, Thymus Gland, and Lymph Nodes
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Musculoskeletal System
Definition
Organs that Support The Body and Allow it to Move, Including the Muscles, Bones, Joints, and Connective Tissues
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Nervous System
Definition
Organs( Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerves) That Transmit Electrical Messages Throughout the Body
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Ovary
Definition
One of Two Organs in the Female Abdomen that Produces Egg Cells and Female Hormones
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Pelvic Cavity
Definition
Space Contained Within the Hip Bones (Front and Sides) and the Lower Part of the Backbone( Sacrum and Coccyx)
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Pelvis
Definition
Lower Part of the Trunk of the Body Including the Hip Bone, Tailbone and Sacrum
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Peritoneal
Definition
Pertaining to the Peritoneum
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Peritoneum
Definition
Membrane that Surrounds the Abdomen and Holds the Abdomen Organs in Place
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Pharyngeal
Definition
Pertaining to the Pharynx( Throat)
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Pharynx
Definition
Throat, Organ Behind the Mouth That Receives Swallowed Food and Delivers it into the Esophagus. The Pharynx also Receives Air From the Nose and Passes it to the Trachea( Windpipe)
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Pituitary Gland
Definition
Organs at the Base of the Brain that Secretes Hormones. These Hormones Enter the Blood to Regulate Other Organs and Other Endocrine Glands
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Pleura
Definition
Double Membrane That Surrounds the Lungs.
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Pleuritis
Definition
Inflammation of the Pleura
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Posterior
Definition
Located in the Back Portion of a Structure of the Body
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Respiratory System
Definition
Organs That Control Breathing, Allowing Air to Enter and Leave the Body
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Sacral
Definition
Pertaining to the Sacrum
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Sacrum
Definition
Triangular Bone in the Lower Back, Below the Lumbar Bones and Formed by Five Fused Bones
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Sagittal Plane
Definition
AN Imaginary Plane That Divides an Organ or the Body into Right and Left Portions. The Midsagittal Plane Divides a Structure Equally into Right and Left Halves
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Spinal Cavity
Definition
Space in the Back that Contains the Spinal Cord and is Surrounded By the Backbone
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Spinal Column
Definition
Backbones; Vertebrae
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Spinal Cord
Definition
Bundle of Nerves that Extends from the Brain Down The Back
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Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Space Above the Abdomen that Contains the Heart, Lungs, and Other Organs; The Chest
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Thoracotomy
Definition
Incision of the Chest
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Trachea
Definition
Tube That Carries Air From the Throat to the Bronchial Tubes; The Windpipe
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Tracheotomy
Definition
Incision of the Trachea
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Transverse Plane
Definition
Imaginary Plane That Divides and Organs or the Body Into Upper and Lower Portions; A Cross-Sectional View
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Ureter
Definition
One of Two Tubes that Leads from the Kidney to the Urinary Bladder
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Urethra
Definition
Tube That Carries Urine from the Urinary Bladder to the Outside of the Body. In Males, The Urethra, Which is Inside The Penis, Also Carries Sperm from the Vas Deferens to the Outside of the Body when Sperm are Discharged (Ejaculated)
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Urinary System
Definition
Organs That Produce and Send Urine out of the Body. These Organs are the Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra
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Uterus
Definition
Muscular Organ in a Female that Holds and Provides Nourishment for the Developing Fetus; The Womb
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Vertebra
Definition
A Backbone
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Vertebrae
Definition
Backbones
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Vertebral
Definition
Pertaining to a Backbone
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