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10/21/2010

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Term
aden/o
Definition
gland
Term
aut/o
Definition
self
Term
cutane/o
Definition
skin
Term
cyan/o
Definition
blue
Term
derm/o, dermat/o
Definition
skin
Term
follicul/o
Definition
follicle
Term
kerat/o
Definition
horny tissure
Term
onych/o
Definition
nail
Term
seb/o
Definition
sebum, oil
Term
integumentary
Definition
system forms the entire surface area of the body
Term
abrasion
Definition
common injury to the skin caused by scraping
Term
abscess
Definition
localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity which is a sign of local infection
Term
cellulite
Definition
local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition
Term
cicatrix
Definition
"scar", injury to the skin resulting in a break through the epidermis and into the dermis or deeper layers of skin requires the process of healing
Term
comedo
Definition
"pimple", local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from sebaceous (oil) glands
Term
contusion
Definition
"bruise", discoloration and swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of a injury
Term
cyanosis
Definition
blue tinge of color to an area of the skin and is a sign of a cardiovascular disturbance
Term
cyst
Definition
closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin that is filled with liquid or semisolid material
Term
edema
Definition
"fluid accumulation", swelling
Term
erythema
Definition
"blush", redness of the skin
Term
fissure
Definition
narrow break or slit in the skin
Term
furuncle
Definition
absess associated with a hair follicle and creates local swelling on the skin
Term
induration
Definition
local hard area on the skin, or elsewhere on the body
Term
jaundice
Definition
"yellow", abnormal yellow coloration of the skin
Term
keloid
Definition
overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion on the skin
Term
laceration
Definition
injury caused by a tear or perhaps a cut by a sharp object with an irregular surface
Term
macule
Definition
discolored flat spot on the skin surface; like a freckle
Term
nevus
Definition
pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole
Term
pallor
Definition
abnormally pale color of the skin, "paleness"
Term
papule
Definition
small, solid elevation on the skin; pimple
Term
petechia
Definition
sign of a circulatory disorder, occurs when small blood vessel supplying the dermis of the skin ruptures
Term
pruritus
Definition
symptom of itchy skin
Term
purpura
Definition
symptom of purple-red skin discoloration
Term
pustule
Definition
elevated area of the skin filled with pus
Term
ulcer
Definition
erosion through the skin or mucous membrane, "a sore"
Term
urticaria
Definition
allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection, or injury produces small fluid-filled skin elevations, "hives"
Term
verruca
Definition
a wart; sign of infection by a papilloma virus; skin elevation with thickened epidermis
Term
vesicle
Definition
small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid; blister
Term
wheal
Definition
temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter
Term
ec-
Definition
outside, out
Term
par-
Definition
alongside, abnormal
Term
actin/o
Definition
radiation
Term
aden/o
Definition
gland
Term
albin/o
Definition
white
Term
carcin/o
Definition
cancer
Term
cellul/o
Definition
small cell
Term
chym/o
Definition
juice
Term
crypt/o
Definition
hidden
Term
hidr/o
Definition
sweat
Term
leuk/o
Definition
white
Term
melan/o
Definition
black
Term
myc/o
Definition
fungus
Term
pedicul/o
Definition
body louse
Term
scler/o
Definition
thick, hard
Term
trich/o
Definition
hair
Term
xer/o
Definition
dry
Term
-a
Definition
singular
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-ic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ism
Definition
condition
Term
-itis
Definition
inflammation
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-oma
Definition
tumor
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-rrhea
Definition
excessive discharge
Term
acne
Definition
uncomfortable condition of the skin resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts
Term
actinic keratosis
Definition
precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight
Term
albinism
Definition
genetic condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin
Term
alopecia
Definition
loss or lack of scalp hair, baldness
Term
burn
Definition
injury to the skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals, or sunlight
Term
carbuncle
Definition
skin infection composed of a cluster of boils
Term
carcinoma
Definition
cancer; Basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma
Term
cellulitis
Definition
inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis
Term
dermatitis
Definition
generalized inflammation of the skin
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
condition of the skin caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura larger in size than petechiae
Term
herpes
Definition
skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters
Term
hidradenitis
Definition
excessive perspiration
Term
impetigo
Definition
contagious skin infection, small vesicles usually forming around the lips, "scabby eruption"
Term
Kaposi's sarcoma
Definition
form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis, brown or purple patches on the skin
Term
leukoderma
Definition
skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells in the skin
Term
melanoma
Definition
life-threatening skin cancer
Term
onychocryptosis
Definition
"ingrown nail", nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth
Term
onychomalacia
Definition
nail is abnormally soft
Term
onychomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of one or more nails
Term
paronychia
Definition
"condition of alongside the nail", infection around the nail
Term
pediculosis
Definition
mostly on the scalp, called head lice
Term
psoriasis
Definition
painful, chronic disease of the skin characterized by the presence of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
Term
scabies
Definition
skin eruption caused by the female itch mite which burrows into the skin to extract blood
Term
sclerodoma
Definition
abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis
Term
systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
SLE, chronic, progressive disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin
Term
tinea
Definition
fungal infection of the skin, "ringworm"
Term
trichomycosis
Definition
disease affecting the hair
Term
xeroderma
Definition
abnormally dry skin
Term
biopsy
Definition
minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation
Term
debridement
Definition
excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue
Term
dermabrasion
Definition
skin is surgically changed to improve apprearance
Term
dermatoautoplasty
Definition
using the patient's own skin as a graft
Term
dermatome
Definition
instrument used to cut thin slices of skin for grafting
Term
dermatoplasty
Definition
surgical procedure of the skin, skin tissue is transplanted to the body surface
Term
emollient
Definition
chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin
Term
rhytidectomy
Definition
surgical repair of skin wrinkles
Term
arthr/o, articul/o
Definition
joint
Term
burs/o
Definition
purse or sac, bursa
Term
carp/o
Definition
wrist
Term
chondr/o
Definition
gristle, cartilage
Term
condyl/o
Definition
knuckle of a joint
Term
cost/o
Definition
rib
Term
cran/o
Definition
skull, cranium
Term
fasci/o
Definition
fascia
Term
femor/o
Definition
thigh, femur
Term
fibr/o
Definition
fiber
Term
fibul/o
Definition
fibula
Term
ili/o
Definition
flank, hip, groin, illium of pelvis
Term
ischi/o
Definition
haunch, hip joint, ischium
Term
menisci/o
Definition
meniscus
Term
muscul/o
Definition
muscle
Term
myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
Term
my/o
Definition
muscle
Term
oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
pariet/o
Definition
wall
Term
patell/o
Definition
patella
Term
petr/o
Definition
stone
Term
phalang/o
Definition
phalanges
Term
phys/o
Definition
growth
Term
pub/o
Definition
pubis
Term
radi/o
Definition
radius
Term
sacr/o
Definition
sacrum
Term
skelet/o
Definition
skeleton
Term
spondyl/o, vertebr/o
Definition
vertebra
Term
stern/o
Definition
sternum, chest
Term
synov/o
Definition
synovial
Term
tars/o
Definition
tarsal bone
Term
ten/o, tendon/o
Definition
tendon
Term
musculoskeletal
Definition
skeletal and muscular systems
Term
a-
Definition
without
Term
brady-
Definition
slow
Term
dys-
Definition
bad, abnormal
Term
-y
Definition
process of
Term
arthro/o
Definition
joint
Term
kinesi/o
Definition
motion
Term
my/o
Definition
muscle
Term
tax/o
Definition
reaction to a stimulus
Term
ten/o
Definition
tendon
Term
troph/o
Definition
development
Term
arthralgia
Definition
condition of joint pain
Term
ataxia
Definition
inability to coordinate muscles during a voluntary activity
Term
atrophy
Definition
muscle reduction
Term
bradykinesia
Definition
abnormally slow movement is a clinical sign of an underlying bone, muscle, or nervous disorder
Term
decalcification
Definition
abnormal reduction of calcium in bone
Term
dyskinesia
Definition
"bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult motion"
Term
dystrophy
Definition
deformity arising during development
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
excessive muscle growth or development
Term
myalgia
Definition
condition of muscle pain
Term
tenodynia
Definition
tendon pain
Term
achondroplasia
Definition
"without cartilage formation", dwarf
Term
ankyl/o
Definition
crooked
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
kyph/o
Definition
hump
Term
lord/o
Definition
bent forward
Term
por/o
Definition
hole
Term
sarc/o
Definition
flesh or meat
Term
scoli/o
Definition
curved
Term
ankylosis
Definition
condition of crooked
Term
arthritis
Definition
inflammation and degeneration of a joint
Term
arthrochondritis
Definition
articular cartilage within synovial joints undergoes inflammation, resulting in joint pain during movements
Term
bunion
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
Term
bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
Term
bursolith
Definition
calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
inflammation of the wrist that causes pressure against the median nerve
Term
carpotosis
Definition
weakness of the wrist resulting in difficulty supporting the hand
Term
cramps
Definition
prolonged, involuntary muscular contractions
Term
DJD (degenerative joint disease)
Definition
disease of joints in which the cartilage undergoes degeneration
Term
Duchenne's Muscular dystrophy
Definition
skeletal muscle degeneration resulting in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration
Term
epicondylitis
Definition
small bony elevations on the humerus near the elbow joint
Term
fibromyalgia
Definition
widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs, face, and trunk
Term
fracture
Definition
break in a bone
Term
gout
Definition
sharp pain in the joints of the toes, especially the big toe
Term
herniated disk
Definition
rupture of the intervertebral disk
Term
kyphosis`
Definition
upper thoracic curves bends posteriorly causing an abnormal hump in the upper back
Term
lordosis
Definition
exaggerated anterior spinal curve in the lumbar area (bent forward)
Term
scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine with a congenital origin
Term
Marfan's syndrome
Definition
excessive cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates (growth plates)
Term
meniscitis
Definition
inflammation of a meniscus results in joint pain
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation
Term
myeloma
Definition
malignant tumor arising from the red bone marrow
Term
myocele
Definition
injury to a muscle may cause the muscle to tear through the fascia, causing a protrusion
Term
myositis
Definition
result of muscle injury is a local inflammation
Term
osteitis
Definition
inflammation of bone
Term
osteitis deformans
Definition
Paget's disease, bone deformities due to the acceleration of bone loss
Term
osteocarcinoma
Definition
bone cancer arising from epitehial tissue
Term
osteosarcoma
Definition
bone cancer arising from connective tissue
Term
osteogenesis imperfecta
Definition
inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
softening of bones
Term
osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the red bone marrow
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
loss of bone density
Term
paraplegia
Definition
loss of sensation of voluntary movement of the area of the body below the hips
Term
quadriplegia
Definition
all four limbs are without sensation of voluntary movement
Term
polymyositis
Definition
inflammation of many muscles
Term
rickets
Definition
bones become softened due to the excessive removal of calcium for other body functions
Term
rotator cuff injury
Definition
trauma to the shoulder can tear one or more tendons and muscles
Term
spinal cord injury
Definition
trauma to the vertebral column
Term
spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of joints of vertebrae
Term
sprain
Definition
tear of collagen fibers within a ligament
Term
strain
Definition
stretching a muscle beyond its normal range
Term
temporomandibular joint disease
Definition
TMJ, frequent dislocations that make it difficulat and painful to move the jar during speaking and chewing
Term
tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of a the synovial membrane surrounding the joint
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture
Term
-clasia
Definition
break apart
Term
-desis
Definition
surgical fixation or fusion
Term
-ectomy
Definition
surgical removal or excision
Term
-gram
Definition
record or image
Term
-graphy
Definition
recording process
Term
-iatry
Definition
treatment or specialty
Term
-ist
Definition
one who specializes
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosen or disolve
Term
-pathy
Definition
disease
Term
-plasty
Definition
surgical repair
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing
Term
-scope
Definition
instrument used for viewing
Term
-scopy
Definition
process of viewing
Term
-tic
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-tomy
Definition
incision or to cut
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
fluids are sucked out of the synovial cavity of the joint
Term
arthroclasia
Definition
abnormally stiff join broken during surgery to increase range of motion
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fixation of joint
Term
arthrogram
Definition
image of a joint
Term
arthrolysis
Definition
joint is loosened of abnormal restrictions
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
repair a joint, joint replacement
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
endoscopic visual examination of a joint cavity
Term
arthrotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the synovial cavity of a joint
Term
bursectomy
Definition
removal of a bursa from a joint
Term
chiropractic
Definition
manipulation of bones and joints
Term
chondrectomy
Definition
surgical removal, or excision, of the cartillage associated with a joint
Term
chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of cartillage
Term
costectomy
Definition
surgery involving the removal of a rib
Term
cranioplasty
Definition
repairing the cranium
Term
craniotomy
Definition
incision of the cranial activity
Term
diskectomy
Definition
reduce the pain of a herniated disk by surgically removing the intervertebral disk
Term
electromyography
Definition
test showing strength of a muscle contraction
Term
fasciotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the connective tissue sheath surrounding a muscle
Term
fracture reduction
Definition
manipulating the bone without surgery during reduction
Term
myoplasty
Definition
muscle undegoes surgical repair
Term
myorrhaphy
Definition
suturing the torn ends together
Term
NSAIDs
Definition
pharmacological treatment for any condition, including inflammation or pain of muscle or bone tissue; aspirin and ibuprofen
Term
orthotics
Definition
construction and fitting of orthopedic appliances to assist a patient, artificial limbs, retraction devices
Term
ostectomy
Definition
surgical removal of bone tissue
Term
osteoclasis
Definition
to break apart a bone
Term
osteoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of bone
Term
podiatry
Definition
specialty that focuses on foot health
Term
tenorrhaphy
Definition
suturing of a tendon to close a tear
Term
tenotomy
Definition
one or more incisions are made into a tendon
Term
vertebroplasty
Definition
repair damaged or diseased vertebrae
Term
aden/o
Definition
gland
Term
blast/o
Definition
germ or bud, developing cell
Term
erythr/o
Definition
red
Term
hem/o, hermat/o
Definition
blood
Term
immun/o
Definition
exempt or immunity
Term
leuk/o
Definition
white
Term
lymph/o
Definition
clear water or fluid
Term
path/o
Definition
disease
Term
splen/o
Definition
spleen
Term
thromb/o
Definition
clot
Term
thym/o
Definition
wartlike, thymus gland
Term
tox/o
Definition
poison
Term
-emia
Definition
condition of blood
Term
-ia
Definition
condition of
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosen or dissolve
Term
-megaly
Definition
abnormally large
Term
-osis
Definition
condition of
Term
-penia
Definition
abnormal reduction in number
Term
-rrhage
Definition
profuse bleeding, hemorrage
Term
anicytosis
Definition
presence of red blood cells of unequal size in a sample of blood
Term
bacteremia
Definition
presence of bacteria in a sample of blood
Term
erythropenia
Definition
abnormally reduced number of red blood cells
Term
hemolysis
Definition
rupture of the red blood cell membrane
Term
leukopenia
Definition
reduced number of white blood cells
Term
macrocytosis
Definition
presence of abnormally large red blood cells
Term
poikilocytosis
Definition
presence tear-shaped red blood cells
Term
polycythemia
Definition
abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells
Term
splenomegaly
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the spleen
Term
thromnopenia
Definition
abnormally reduced number of platelets in a sample of blood
Term
thromnopenia
Definition
abnormally reduced number of platelets in a sample of blood
Term
toxemia
Definition
presence of toxins in the bloodstream
Term
angi/o
Definition
blood vessel
Term
aort/o
Definition
aorta
Term
arter/o
Definition
artery
Term
ather/o
Definition
fatty
Term
atri/o
Definition
atrium
Term
cardi/o
Definition
heart
Term
coron/o
Definition
crown or circle, heart
Term
hem/o
Definition
blood
Term
isch/o
Definition
hold back
Term
my/o
Definition
muscle
Term
phleb/o
Definition
vein
Term
scler/o
Definition
thick or hard
Term
sept/o
Definition
wall or partition
Term
sten/o
Definition
narrow
Term
tampon/o
Definition
plug
Term
tens/o
Definition
pressure
Term
thromb/o
Definition
clot
Term
valvul/o
Definition
little valve
Term
varic/o
Definition
dilated vein
Term
ventricul/o
Definition
little belly, ventricle
Term
ech/o
Definition
sound
Term
embol/o
Definition
plug
Term
man/o
Definition
gas
Term
son/o
Definition
sound
Term
sphygm/o
Definition
heartbeat
Term
-metry
Definition
process of measuring
Term
-lytic
Definition
loosen or disolve
Term
alveol/o
Definition
air sac, alveolus
Term
bronch/o
Definition
airway
Term
lob/o
Definition
rounded part, lobe
Term
muc/o
Definition
mucous
Term
nas/o
Definition
nose
Term
sinus/o
Definition
cavity
Term
pleur/o
Definition
rib, pleura
Term
phragm/o
Definition
partition
Term
atel/o
Definition
incomplete
Term
coccidioid/o
Definition
coccidioides immitis organism
Term
coni/o
Definition
dust
Term
cyst/o
Definition
bladder
Term
glott/o
Definition
opening into the windpipe
Term
myc/o
Definition
fungus
Term
nas/o
Definition
nose
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
sphyx/o
Definition
pulse
Term
tubercul/o
Definition
little swelling
Term
-genic
Definition
pertaining to producing, formation, or causing
Term
-ectasis
Definition
expansion or dilation
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