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Terminology
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09/03/2012

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adenoma
Definition
tumor of the gland
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arthritis
Definition
inflammation of the joint
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adenitis
Definition
inflammation of the gland
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biology
Definition
process of studying life
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biopsy
Definition
process of viewing life
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carcinoma
Definition
cancerous tumor
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cardiology
Definition
process of studying the heart
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cephalic
Definition
pertaining to the head
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cerebral
Definition
pertaining to cerebrum
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incision
Definition
process of cutting into
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excision
Definition
process of cutting out
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cystoscopy
Definition
process of visual examination of the urinary bladder
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endocrine glands - name three glands
Definition
thyroid, pituitary and adrenal gland
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endocrine glands
Definition
secrete hormones directly within (into) bloodstream
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exocrine glands
Definition
release their secretions (e.g. saliva, sweat, tears) through tubes (ducts) to the outside of the body
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dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
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hypodermic
Definition
pertaining to below the skin
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electrocardiogram
Definition
record of the electricity in the heart
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electroencephalogram
Definition
record of electricity in the brain
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enteritis
Definition
inflammation of the intestines
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erythrocyte
Definition
red cell (RBC- carry oxygen in the blood)
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gastrectomy
Definition
removal of stomach
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gastrotomy
Definition
process of cutting the stomach
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hyperglycemia
Definition
high blood sugar
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diagnosis
Definition
state of complete knowledge (a diagnosis is made after sufficient information has been obtained about PT condition)
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prognosis
Definition
state of knowledge before (a prognosis is a prediction about the outcome of an illness, but it is always given after the diagnosis has been determined)
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gynecology
Definition
process of studying woman
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hematology
Definition
process of studying blood
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hematoma
Definition
blood mass (A hematoma forms when blood escapes from blood vessels and collects as a clot in a cavity or organ or under the skin
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hemoglobin
Definition
blood protein
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hepatitis
Definition
inflammation of the liver
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iatrogenic
Definition
produced by treatment of a physician
(iatrogenic conditions are adverse effects that result from treatment or intervention by a physician)
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leukocyte
Definition
white cell (WBC's help the body fight disease)
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dermatology
Definition
process of studying skin
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nephritis
Definition
inflammation of kidney
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nephrology
Definition
process of studying the kidney
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oncology
Definition
process of studying a tumor
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oncologist
Definition
specialist that studies tumors
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
instrument for visual examination of eye
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osteitis
Definition
inflammation of bone
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osteoarthritis
Definition
inflammation of bone and joint
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pathology
Definition
process of studying disease
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pathologist
Definition
specialist that studies disease
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pediatric
Definition
pertaining to treating a child
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orthopedists
Definition
specialize in disorders of bones and muscles in people of all ages
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psychology
Definition
process of studying the mind
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radiology
Definition
process of studying an x-ray
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renal
Definition
pertaining to the kidney (Ren/o is used with -al whereas nephr/o is used with -osis, -itis, and -ectomy
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sarcoma
Definition
flesh tumor - cancerous (malignant) tumor (a sarcoma grows from cells of "fleshy" connective tissue such as muscle, bone, and fat) CARCINOMA grows from epithelial cells that line the outside of the body or the inside of organs in the body
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resection
Definition
process of cutting back - a resection is a cutting back in the sense of cutting out or removal (excision). A gastric resection is a gastrectomy or excision of the stomach
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thrombocyte
Definition
clotting cell - aka platelets, these cells help clot blood. A thrombus is the actual clot that forms, and thrombosis is the condition of clot formation
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urology
Definition
process of studying the urinary tract
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urologist
Definition
a surgeon who operates on the organs of the urinary tract and the organs of the male reproductive system
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cardiac
Definition
pertaining to the heart
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neural
Definition
pertaining to the nerve
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arthralgia
Definition
joint pain
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rhinitis
Definition
inflammation of nose
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nephrectomy
Definition
excision of kidney
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leukemia
Definition
a blood conditionn of white blood cell {it is a ondition of blood in which cancerous white blood cells proliferate (increase in numbers)}
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carcinogenic
Definition
producing cancer
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pathogenic
Definition
producing disease (a virus or bacterium)
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iatrogenic
Definition
produced by treatment
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hemoglobin
Definition
blood protein
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electroencephalogram
Definition
electric record of the brain
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gastric
Definition
pertaining to the stomach
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neurologic
Definition
pertaining to studying the nerve
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nephrectomy
Definition
removal or excision of kidney
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leukemia
Definition
a blood condition of white (blood cells) - a condition of blood in which cancerous white blood cells proliferate (increase in number)
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carcinogenic
Definition
producing cancer
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pathogenic
Definition
disease producing - virus and bscterium is a pathogenic organism
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iatrogenic
Definition
produced by treatment
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hemoglobin
Definition
blood protein
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electroencephalogeam
Definition
electric record of the brain
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gastric
Definition
pertaining to the stomach
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excision
Definition
process of cutting out
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ophthalmologist
Definition
specialist that study the eyes
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neurologic
Definition
pertaining to the study of nerves
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cystitis
Definition
inflammation of urinary bladder
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endocrinology
Definition
process of studying within endocrine glands
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hepatoma
Definition
tumor of the liver
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biopsy
Definition
process of viewing life
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nephrosis
Definition
kidney condition
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leukocytosis
Definition
white cell condition - this condition is a slight increase in normal white blood cells occurs as white blood cell multiply to fight an infection
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enteropathy
Definition
disease condition of the intestines
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adenopathy
Definition
disease condition of the glands
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endoscope
Definition
instrument to visually examine within ( a cystoscope is a type of endoscope
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endoscopy
Definition
process of visually examining within an endoscope
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osteotomy
Definition
process of cutting the bone
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gastroenterology
Definition
condition of the stomach and intestines
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anemia
Definition
without blood condition - is a decreased number of erythrocytes or an abnormality of the hemoglobin (a chemical) within the red blood cells. This results in decreased delivery of oxygen to cell of the body.
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endocrinologist
Definition
specialist that studies the endocrine glands
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epigastric
Definition
pertaining to above the stomach
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epidermis
Definition
above the skin - the outermost layer of skin lie above the middle layer of skin, known as the dermis
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autopsy
Definition
process of viewing by oneself - the examination of a dead body with one's own eyes to determine the cause of death and nature of disease
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exocrine glands
Definition
glands the secrete outside of body
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
condition of excessive thyroid gland
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hypogastric
Definition
pertaining to below the stomach
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hypoglycemia
Definition
blood condition of deficient sugar
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pericardium
Definition
structure surrounding the heart (membrane that surrounds the heart)
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prostate gland
Definition
before the urinary bladder - It produces semen which contains fluid and sperm cells
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resection
Definition
process of cutting back (or remove)
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retrocardiac
Definition
pertaining to behind the heart
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subhepatic
Definition
pertaining to below the liver
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transhepatic
Definition
pertaining to across the liver4
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