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Med Term Final review (fall)
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Undergraduate 3
12/09/2008

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Abduction
Definition
anatomic term for moving away from body
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Acromegaly
Definition
condition caused by excess production of growth hormone in adults
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Adenoma
Definition
a term 4 tumor arising from the lining of a gland
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Adduction
Definition
anatomic term for the movement towards the midline of the body
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Anterior
Definition
front
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Alopecia
Definition
loss of hair
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Aneurysm
Definition
Ballooning of an artery
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Aphasia
Definition
a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that controls language ( speech)
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Bilateral
Definition
on both sides
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Astigmatism
Definition
Defect in curvature of cornea
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Arthrorrhagia
Definition
Term for Bleeding into joint
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Arthralgia
Definition
Joint Pain
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Arthritis
Definition
inflammation of a joint caused by antibody or immune complexes
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Arthroscopy
Definition
examination for a joint using an endoscope
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Axillary
Definition
Cluster of Lymphnodes under the armpit
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Blepharitis
Definition
term for inflammation of the eyelids.
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Bulla
Definition
Large blister
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Bunion
Definition
Swelling at the metatarsophalangeal joint
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BUN
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
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Bruit
Definition
abnormal sound heard on ausculation
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Cataract
Definition
Clouding of the lens of eye causing blurred vison of sight loss
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Cephalgia
Definition
headache
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Carcinoembryonic Angigen
Definition
Glycoprotein marker used to monitor regrowth of cancer of the colon
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Chemotherapy
Definition
Gneral term for treatment of cancer with cytotoxic drugs
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Conjunctivitis
Definition
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids ( PINK EYE)
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Closed Fracture
Definition
tern for bone that is broken without a wound leading from the skin
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Cyanosis
Definition
Blue discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by hypoxia (oxygen deprivation)
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Decubitus Ulcer
Definition
term for bedsore
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Dermatomal
Definition
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Contusion
Definition
bruise
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Craniotomy
Definition
incision of the head
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Cytotoxic
Definition
relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells
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Dorsiflexion
Definition
bending hand or foot backward
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Dysarthria
Definition
loss of control over muscles used for speech
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Dwarfism
Definition
Disorder casued by hypopituitatism in childhood
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in Breathing
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Diabetes Mellitus
Definition
Disease caused by deficient insulin production by the pancreas
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Diaphoresis
Definition
excessive sweating
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Dialysis
Definition
removal of waste by external filtration of blood
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Diplopia
Definition
double vision
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Eccymosis
Definition
bruise
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Encephalitis
Definition
inflammation of the brain
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Eczema
Definition
Allergic skin disease with erythema and papulovesicular lesions
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Encleephalogram
Definition
x-ray of fluid filled spaces in the brain
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Endarterectomy
Definition
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Esotropia
Definition
term for being "cross eyed"
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Erythema
Definition
Discolored (red) Area
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Erythema
Definition
Discolored (red) Area
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Erythema
Definition
Discolored (red) Area
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ESR
Definition
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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Focal
Definition
disease which is confined rather than spread out
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Glaucoma
Definition
accumylation of aqueous hormone causing increased ocular pressure
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Giantism
Definition
disorder caused by hyperpituitarism during childhood
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Goiter
Definition
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
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Euthyroid
Definition
term for a normally functioning thyroid
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Euthyroid
Definition
term for a normally functioning thyroid
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Exophtalmos
Definition
protrusion of the eyes
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Excisional Biopsy
Definition
excision of a tumor and marginal tissue for diagnosis and cure
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Flexion
Definition
anatomic term for bending an extremity
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Keloid
Definition
Scar
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Incisional Biopsy
Definition
removal of portion of a tumor for cytologic and histologic study
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Ischemia
Definition
organ that is not getting adequate blood flow and lack vital oxygen and nutrients
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Keratitis
Definition
inflammation of the cornea
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Hyperthyroidism
Definition
excessive production of the thyroid hormones, resulting in weight loss hypertension, insomnia
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Hyposmia
Definition
deficient sense of smell
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Hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
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Hypogeusia
Definition
deficient sense of taste
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Hodgkin's Disease
Definition
malignant neoplasm arising in thw lymphnodes and characterized byt the Reed-Stemberg Cell
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Hyperkalemia
Definition
condition caused by abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood
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Hordeolum
Definition
infection of sebaceous glands at the edge of the eyelid
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Hyperopia
Definition
inability to focus upon close up objects ( farsightedness)
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Hematuria
Definition
Blood in Urine
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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Definition
protrusion of a vetabral disk into the neural canal causing pain
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Histopathologic
Definition
pertaining to the examination of tissue to demonstrate abnormalities charateristic of a specific disease or cause
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Hemiplegia
Definition
paralysus of one side of the back
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Myopia
Definition
inability to focus upon distant objects (nearsightedness)
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Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
Disease caused by extreme weakness to muscles especially in the face
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Myositis
Definition
for muscular inflammation
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Myelitis
Definition
inflammation of the spinal cord
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Metastatic
Definition
term that describes a tumor that penetrates surrounding tissues
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Monocromatism
Definition
colorblindness
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Metacarpophalangeal
Definition
pertaining to the bones of the hands and fingers
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Mogilalia
Definition
stuttering
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Luxated
Definition
to dislocate or move out of postion
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Macule
Definition
freckle or dislocated flat mole
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Lumbar Laminectomy
Definition
Removal of a posterior vertebral arch in the lower back
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Lymphoma
Definition
malignant neoplasm of the lymphnodes and lymphoid tissues
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Mandible
Definition
referring to the lower jaw
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Meningitis
Definition
inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
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Malaise
Definition
weakness/ fatigue
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Melanoma
Definition
Malignant neoplasm of the pigment producing cells of the skin
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Ligated
Definition
to tie or bind with a ligature or suture
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Laparotomy
Definition
Surgical incision into the loin between the ribs and the pelvis which offers surgeons a view inside the abdominal cavity
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Lordosis
Definition
Abnormal anterior convexity of the spine
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LDH
Definition
Lactate Dehydrogenase
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Kyphosis
Definition
Posterior curvature of upper back causing humpback posture
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Keratoplasty
Definition
term for surgical repair of the cornea
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Laceration
Definition
term for a cut or scrape in which the skin is torn
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Keratosis
Definition
overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis such as a callus or wort.
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Paresthesia
Definition
Abnormal Sensations, usually tingling
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Posterior
Definition
Back
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Polyp
Definition
growth extending from a mucous membrane
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Presbyopia
Definition
poor accomodation causing farsightedness in elderly persons
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Para-aortic
Definition
near the aorta- the lymphnode cluster lying close to the aorta in the abdominal wall
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Otosclerosis
Definition
hearing loss caused by stiffening of the inner ear bone
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Papule
Definition
term meaning a small raised skin lesion
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Vesicle
Definition
term for a blister containing clear nopnpurulent fluid
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Wheal
Definition
a raised itchy area of skin that is almost always an overt sign or allergy
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Ulcer
Definition
open sore or lesion of the skin or mucous membrane
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Uritcaria
Definition
hives
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Uremia
Definition
retention of metabolites in the blood that are normally removed by the kidnets
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Tympanitis
Definition
inflammation of the ear drum (middle ear)
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TMN
Definition
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Thyroiditis
Definition
inflammation of the thyroid gland
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Tyroidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the thyroid
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Tinnitus
Definition
ringing in the ears
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Staging
Definition
process used to determine the extent of disease progression
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Subclavicular
Definition
beneath the neck
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Shingles
Definition
Herpes varicella Zoster infection arising a spinal nerve and its root
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Strabismus
Definition
meaning to squint
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Parathyroidectomy
Definition
term for removal of the parathyroid gland (s)
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Rachialgia
Definition
term for pain in the spinal column
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Sciatica
Definition
pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve
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Pyuria
Definition
white blood cells in the urine
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Pruritic
Definition
Itching
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Psoriasis
Definition
Chronic skin disease with gray scaling and red papules
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Quadriplegia
Definition
term for paralysis of all four extremities
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Remission
Definition
Disappearance of symptoms resulting from successful treatment
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Scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of lumbar region causing bent posture
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Onychocryptosis
Definition
Ingrown toe-nail
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Osteomalacia
Definition
softening of the bone usually due to rickets
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Open Fracture
Definition
term for broken bone with wound or bone leading from the skin
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Otodynia
Definition
term for an earache
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Neuralgia
Definition
pain following the path of a nerve or nerves
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Nycyalopia
Definition
the term for night blindness
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Nocturnal
Definition
at night
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Onychitis
Definition
term for inflamamtion of a nail
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