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Medical Terminology
Unit 13 terms
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Undergraduate 4
11/05/2006

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Apnea
Definition
absence of breathing
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Atelectasis
Definition
collapsed lung
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Bradypnea
Definition
slow breathing
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Bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
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Broncholith
Definition
bronchial stone
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Bronchorrhagia
Definition
hemorrhage of the bronchi
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Bronchorrhaphy
Definition
suture of the bronchi
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Bronchoscopy
Definition
examination of the bronchi with a bronchoscope
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Bronchospasm
Definition
uncontrolled contraction of the bronchial muscles
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Cardiopulmonary
Definition
pertaining to heart and lungs
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Chiroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the hand
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Chiropractic
Definition
practice of using hands for therapeutic spinal and skull manipulation, a philosophy of medicine based on musculoskeletal alignment and holistic health practices
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Chiropractor
Definition
doctor of chiropractic (DC)
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Dermatomycosis or mycodermatitis
Definition
fungal infection of the skin
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Dextral
Definition
pertaining to the right
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Dextrocardia
Definition
heart displaced to the right
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Dextrogastria
Definition
stomach displaced to the right
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficulty (painful) breathing
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Embolus
Definition
a moving blood clot (embolism)
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Endotracheal
Definition
inside the trachea
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Epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed
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Hemoptysis
Definition
bloody sputum
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Fungi
Definition
plural of fungus
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Geriatrics or gerontology
Definition
medical specialty studying aging and related diseases
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Hyperpnea
Definition
increase in depth and rate of breathing
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Laryngalgia
Definition
larynx pain
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Laryngitis
Definition
inflammation of the voice box (larynx)
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Laryngocele
Definition
herniation of the larynx
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Laryngopathy
Definition
any disease of the larynx
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Laryngoscope
Definition
an instrument used to examine the larynx
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Laryngospasm
Definition
uncontrolled contraction of the vocal cords
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Laryngostomy
Definition
making a new, permanent opening in the larynx
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Laryngotomy
Definition
making a temporary incision into the larynx
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Larynx
Definition
the voice box
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Manual
Definition
pertaining to the hands
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Mycoid
Definition
resembling a fungus
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Mycology
Definition
the science and study of fungi
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Nasoantritis
Definition
inflammation of the nose and antrum
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Nasofrontal
Definition
pertaining to the nasal and frontal bones
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Nasolacrimal
Definition
pertaining to the nose and lacrimal ducts
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Nasomental
Definition
pertaining to the nose and chin
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Nasopharyngeal
Definition
pertaining to the nasopharynx (nose and pharynx)
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Nasopharyngitis
Definition
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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Nasoscope
Definition
instrument used to examine the nose
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Orthopnea
Definition
dyspnea when lying down (straight) or any position other than sitting or standing upright
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Otorhinolaryngologist
Definition
physician specialist in diseases of the ear, nose and throat
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Pedal
Definition
pertaining to the foot
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Pedialgia
Definition
foot pain
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Pediatrician
Definition
physician specialist in children’s diseases and development
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Pharyngocele
Definition
herniation (weakening of the wall) of the throat
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Pharyngomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the throat
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Pharyngoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the throat
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Pharyngoscope
Definition
instrument used to examine the throat
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Pharynx
Definition
throat
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Phrenectomy or phrenicectomy)
Definition
excision of part of the phrenic nerve
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Phrenoplegia
Definition
paralysis of the diaphragm
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Pleural
Definition
pertaining to the pleura
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Pleuralgia (pleurodynia)
Definition
pleural membrane pain
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Pleurectomy
Definition
excision of part of the pleura
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Pleurisy or pleuritis
Definition
inflammation of the pleura
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Pleurocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid
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Pleurolith
Definition
stone in the pleural cavity
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Pneumohemothorax
Definition
air and blood in the thoracic cavity
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Pneumometer
Definition
instrument for measuring air volume
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Pneumonectomy
Definition
excision of the lung
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Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lung
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Pneumonocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the lung to remove fluid
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Pneumonomelanosis
Definition
black lung disease
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Pneumonomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the lung
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Pneumonopathy
Definition
any lung disease
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Pneumonopexy or pneumonoplasty
Definition
surgical fixation of a prolapsed lung
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Pneumonorrhagia
Definition
hemorrhage of the lung
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Pneumonotomy
Definition
incision into the lung
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Pneumotherapy
Definition
treatment using air
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Pneumothorax
Definition
air in the thoracic cavity
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Podiatrist
Definition
specialist in the care of conditions of the feet; may also perform surgery of the foot
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Psychiatrist
Definition
physician specialist in mental disorders
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Ptyalorrhea
Definition
flow of saliva
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Rhinomycosis
Definition
fungal infection in the nose
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Sinsitral
Definition
pertaining to the left
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Tachypnea
Definition
fast breathing
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Trachea
Definition
windpipe
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Trachealgia
Definition
tracheal pain
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Tracheocele
Definition
herniation of the tracheal wall
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Tracheopyosis
Definition
condition of pus in the trachea
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Tracheorrhagia
Definition
hemorrhage of the trachea
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Tracheoscopy
Definition
process of inspecting the trachea
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Tracheostomy
Definition
surgical creation of an opening in the trachea
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Tracheotomy
Definition
incision into the trachea
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