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Medical Terms (Skeletal, Urinary, Integumentary)
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Term
ankyl/o
Definition
crooked, bent, stiff
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
chondr/i chondro/o
Definition
cartilage
Term
cost/o
Definition
rib
Term
crani/o
Definition
skull
Term
-desis
Definition
to bind, tie together
Term
kyph/o
Definition
bent, hump
Term
lord/o
Definition
curve, swayback, bent
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosening or setting free
Term
myel/o
Definition
spinal cord, bone marrow
Term
oss/e oss/i ost/o oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
scoli/o
Definition
curved, bent
Term
spondyl/o
Definition
vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone
Term
synovi/o
Definition
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
Term
-um
Definition
singular noun ending
Term
ossification
Definition
cartilage to bone
Term
hemopoietic
Definition
pertaining to formation of blood cells
Term
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
Definition
first 7 vertebrae, form the neck
second set of 12, form outward curve of spine
third set of 5, form the inward curve of lower spine
Term
coccyx
Definition
tailbone
Term
acetabulum
Definition
hip socket
Term
chiropractor
Definition
holds DC; specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from the spine
Term
orthopedic surgeon
Definition
(also known as orthopedist) physician who specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles
Term
osteopath
Definition
holds DO specializing in treating health problems by spinal manipulation; known as osteopathy
Term
podiatrist
Definition
holds DP or DPM; specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of foot
Term
rheumatologist
Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and disorders such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and tendinitis
Term
ankylosis
Definition
loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure
Term
arthrosclerosis
Definition
stiffness of joints
Term
bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
Term
chondromalacia
Definition
abnormal softening of cartilage
Term
chondroma
Definition
slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells
Term
costochondritis
Definition
inflammation of the cartilage that connects to ribs of sternum
Term
Hallux valgus
Definition
bunion;abnormal enlargement of the joint at base of big toe
Term
hemarthrosis
Definition
blood within a joint
Term
polymyalgia rheumatica
Definition
geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, hips, and thighs
Term
synovitis
Definition
inflammation of synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain of the affected joint
Term
arthritis
Definition
inflammatory condition of one or more joints
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
wear and tear arthritis
Term
osteophytes
Definition
bone spurs
Term
spondylosis
Definition
spinal osteoarthritis; degenerative disorder can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function
Term
gouty arthritis
Definition
gout; type or arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid in joints
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints are attacked
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
Definition
form of RA that causes inflammation of joints between the vertebrae
Term
juvenile RA
Definition
autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 or less
Term
herniated disk
Definition
breaking apart of intervertebral disk
Term
lumbago
Definition
low back pain
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebrae or sacrum below it
Term
spinal bifida
Definition
congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around spinal cord
Term
kyphosis
Definition
abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine; humpback
Term
lordosis
Definition
abnormal increase in forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback
Term
scoliosis
Definition
abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine
Term
craniostenosis
Definition
malformation of the skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures
Term
fibrous dysplasia
Definition
bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces with fibrous (scar like tissue)
Term
osteaglia
Definition
osteodynia; pain in bone
Term
osteitis
Definition
inflammation of a bone
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
adult Rickets; abnormal softening of bones in adults
Term
osteomyelitis ***
Definition
inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
Term
osteonecrosis
Definition
death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply
Term
Paget's disease
Definition
bone disease of unknown cause; excessive breakdown of bone tissue, abnormal bone formation
Term
Periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum; shine splints
Term
Rickets
Definition
deficiency disease occurring in children; defective bone growth due to vitamin D deficiency
Term
talipes
Definition
club foot
Term
myeloma
Definition
cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in red bone marrow
Term
osteochondroma
Definition
benign bony projection covered with cartilage; exostosis
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
loss of bone density and an increases in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging
Term
osteopenia
Definition
thinner-than-average bone density
Term
compression fracture
Definition
bone is pressed together
Term
colles' fracture
Definition
fractured wrist; lower end of radius when person tries to stop from falling by landing on hands
Term
fracture
Definition
broken bone
Term
closed fracture
open fracture
comminuted fracture
greenstick
oblique
pathologic
spiral
stress
transverse
Definition
- simple/complete: broken but no open wound in skin
- compound; broken and open wound in skin
- bone is splintered or crushed
incomplete; bone is bent and only partially broken
- occurs at angle across the bone
- occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain
- bone has been twisted apart
- overuse injury
- occurs straight across the bone
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of internal structure of a joint
Term
dual x-ray absorptiometry
Definition
low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density
Term
autologous
Definition
means originating within an individual
Term
orthotic
Definition
mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint
Term
prothesis
Definition
substitute for a disease or missing body part
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fusion (joining together) of two bones to stiffen a joint
Term
arthrolysis
Definition
surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint
Term
arthroscopic surgery
Definition
procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint (ex: torn cartilage)
Term
chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of damaged cartilage
Term
synovectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint
Term
arthroplasty ***
Definition
surgical repair of a damaged joint
Term
percutaneous diskectomy
Definition
performed to treat herniated disks
Term
percutaneous vertebroplasty
Definition
performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures
Term
laminectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebrae
Term
craniectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a portion of the skull
Term
craniotomy
Definition
surgical incision or opening into the skull
Term
cranioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the skull
Term
osteoclasis
Definition
surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Term
osteoctomy
Definition
surgical removal of bone
Term
osteorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones
Term
osteotomy
Definition
surgical cutting of a bone
Term
periosteotomy
Definition
is an incision through the periosteum to the bone
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia, tumor, swelling
Term
cyst/o
Definition
urinary bladder, cyst, sac of fluid
Term
dia-
Definition
through, between, apart, complete
Term
crepitation
Definition
grating sound hear when the ends of a broken bone move together
Term
osteoporotic hip fracture
Definition
weakening of bones due to osteoporosis
Term
internal fixation
Definition
ORIF; fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold broken pieces in place
Term
external fixation
Definition
fracture treatment procedure in which pins are placed through soft tissues and bone so that an external appliance be used to hold the pieces of bone firmly in place during healing.
Term
metacarpals
Definition
five bones that form the palms of the hand
Term
metatarsals
Definition
form part of foot toes are attached
Term
metacarpals
Definition
five bones that form the palms of the hand
Term
metatarsals
Definition
form part of foot toes are attached
Term
-ectasis
Definition
stretching, dilation, enlargement
Term
glomerul/o
Definition
glomerulus
Term
lith/o
Definition
stone, calculus
Term
-lysis
Definition
breakdown, separation, setting free, destruction, loosening
Term
nephr/o
Definition
kidney
Term
-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation
Term
pyel/o
Definition
renal pelvis, bowl of kidney
Term
-tripsy
Definition
to crush
Term
ur/o
Definition
urine, urinary tract
Term
ureter/o
Definition
ureter
Term
urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
-uria
Definition
urination, urine
Term
ureters ***
Definition
two narrow tubes, each about 10-12 inches long, which transport urine from the kidney to the bladder
Term
nephrologist
Definition
physician who specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys
Term
urologist
Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and genitourinary system of males
Term
nephropathy
Definition
any disease of the kidney
Term
uremia
Definition
toxic condition resulting from renal failure
Term
acute renal failure
chronic kidney disease
Definition
- sudden onset and is characterized by uremia
- progressive loss of renal function over months or years
Term
nephrotic syndrome
Definition
nephrosis; group of conditions which excessive amounts of proteins are lost through the urine
Term
edema
Definition
excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues that be symptomatic of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney diseases
Term
hyperproteinuria
Definition
presence of abnormally high concentration of proteins in the urine
Term
hypoproteinmia
Definition
presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
Term
hydronephrosis **
Definition
dilation (swelling) of one or both kidneys
Term
nephritis
Definition
inflammation of the kidney or kidneys
Term
glomerulonephritis
Definition
type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli
Term
nephroptosis
Definition
floating kidney; dropping down of a kidney into the pelvic area when patient stands
Term
nephropyosis
Definition
suppuration of the kidney
Term
polycystic kidney disease
Definition
genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys
Term
renal colic
Definition
acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith (kidney stone)
Term
nephrolithiasis
Definition
presence of stones in the kidney
Term
ureterolith
Definition
stone located anywhere along the ureter
Term
cystolith
Definition
stone located within urinary bladder
Term
ureterectasis
Definition
enlargement of a ureter
Term
ureterorrhagia
Definition
discharge of blood from the ureter
Term
cystalgia
Definition
pain in the bladder
Term
cystocele
Definition
hernia of the bladder through vaginal wall
Term
interstitial cystitis
Definition
chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder
Term
cystitis ***
Definition
inflammation of the bladder
Term
vertebrae
Definition
26 vertebrae bony units
Term
scleroderma
Definition
autoimmune disorder, connective tissue becomes thickened and hardened
Term
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Definition
enlarged prostate; enlargement of prostate gland
Term
prostatitis
Definition
inflammation of prostate gland
Term
urethrorrhagia
Definition
bleeding from urethra
Term
urethrorrhea
Definition
abnormal discharge from the urethra
Term
urethrostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the urethra
Term
UTI
Definition
infection in bladder and can affect all parts of urinary system
Term
pyelitis
Definition
inflammation of renal pelvis
Term
pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammation of renal pelvis and of the kidney
Term
urethritis
Definition
inflammation of the urethra
Term
anuria
Definition
absence of urine formation
Term
diuresis
Definition
increased output of urine
Term
dysuria
Definition
difficult or painful urination
Term
dysplasia
Definition
abnormal development of growth of cells, tissues, or organs
Term
enuresis
Definition
involuntary discharge of urine
Term
nocturia
Definition
frequent or excessive urination during the night
Term
oliguria
Definition
scanty urination (olig means scanty)
Term
polyuria
Definition
excessive urination and common symptom of diabetes
Term
urinalysis
Definition
examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements
Term
incontinence
Definition
inability to control the excretion of urine, feces, or both
Term
cystoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the urinary bladder with use of specialized type of endoscope known as cystoscope
Term
diuretics
Definition
medications administered to increase urine secretion, to rid the body of excess water and salt
Term
dialysis
Definition
procedure to remove waste products, such as urea, creatinine, from the blood of patient whose kidneys no longer function
Term
hemodialysis
Definition
process by which waste products are filtered directly from the patient's blood
Term
peritoneal dialysis
Definition
lining of peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood
Term
nephrolysis
Definition
surgical freeing of a kidney from adhesions
Term
nephropexy
Definition
surgical fixation of nephroptosis or a floating kidney; nephrorraphy
Term
nephrostomy
Definition
placement of a catheter to maintain an opening from the pelvis of one or both kidneys to the exterior of the body
Term
pyeloplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the ureter and renal pelvis
Term
pyelotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the renal pelvis
Term
renal transplantation
Definition
kidney transplant
Term
ureterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a ureter
Term
ureteroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a ureter
Term
ureterorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of a ureter
Term
ureteroscopy
Definition
treatment of a nephrolith lodged in the ureter; use ureteroscope
Term
cystectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or parts of the urinary bladder
Term
neobladder
Definition
replacement for the missing bladder created by using part of small intestine
Term
ileal conduit
Definition
use of a small piece of small intestine to convey urine to the ureters and to a stoma in the abdomen
Term
cystopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
Term
cystorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of a wound or defect in the bladder
Term
lithotomy
Definition
surgical incision for the removal of a nephrolith from the bladder
Term
meatotomy
Definition
surgical incision made in the urethral meatus to enlarge the opening
Term
urethropexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the urethra to nearby tissue
Term
urethrotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture
Term
ablation
Definition
term used for some types of treatment of prostate cancer
Term
prostatectomy
Definition
surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Term
pyeloplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the ureter and renal pelvis
Term
pyelotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the renal pelvis
Term
renal transplantation
Definition
kidney transplant
Term
ureterectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a ureter
Term
ureteroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a ureter
Term
ureterorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of a ureter
Term
ureteroscopy
Definition
treatment of a nephrolith lodged in the ureter; use ureteroscope
Term
cystectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or parts of the urinary bladder
Term
neobladder
Definition
replacement for the missing bladder created by using part of small intestine
Term
ileal conduit
Definition
use of a small piece of small intestine to convey urine to the ureters and to a stoma in the abdomen
Term
cystopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
Term
cystorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of a wound or defect in the bladder
Term
lithotomy
Definition
surgical incision for the removal of a nephrolith from the bladder
Term
meatotomy
Definition
surgical incision made in the urethral meatus to enlarge the opening
Term
urethropexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the urethra to nearby tissue
Term
urethrotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the urethra for relief of a stricture
Term
ablation
Definition
term used for some types of treatment of prostate cancer
Term
prostatectomy
Definition
surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Term
cutane/o
Definition
skin
Term
derm/o dermat/o
Definition
skin
Term
hidr/o
Definition
sweat
Term
hirsut/o
Definition
hairy, rough
Term
kerat/o
Definition
hard horny
Term
lip/o
Definition
fat, lipid
Term
melan/o
Definition
black, dark
Term
myc/o
Definition
fungus
Term
onych/o
Definition
fingernail or toenail
Term
pil/i pil/o
Definition
hair
Term
py/o
Definition
pus
Term
rhytid/o
Definition
wrinkle
Term
seb/o
Definition
sebum
Term
urtic/o
Definition
rash, hives
Term
xer/o
Definition
dry
Term
epidermis
Definition
outermost layer of skin
Term
keratin
Definition
water-repellent protein
Term
melanocytes
Definition
special cells found in the basal cell layer
Term
melanin
Definition
pigments that determines color of skin
Term
dermis
Definition
thick layer directly below epidermis
Term
hidrosis ***
Definition
production and excretion of perspiration (sweat)
Term
acne vulgaris
Definition
chronic inflammatory disease with pustular eruptions of the skin
Term
comedo
Definition
non infected lesion formed by buildup of sebum and keratin
Term
sebaceous cyst
Definition
closed sac found under skin
Term
seborrhea
Definition
results in production of excessive amount of sebum
Term
seborrheic dermatitis
seborrheic dermatitis
Definition
- inflammation that causes scaling and itching of upper layers of skin or scalp
- benign skin growth that has a waxy or "pasted-on" look
Term
anhidrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat
Term
diaphoresis
Definition
profuse sweating
Term
hyperhidrosis
Definition
excessive sweating in one area or over whole body
Term
sleep hyperhidrosis
Definition
night sweats
Term
folliculitis
Definition
inflammations of the hair follicles
Term
hirsutism
Definition
presence of excessive body and facial hair in women
Term
alopecia
alopecia areata
alopecia totalis
alopecia universalis
Definition
- partial or complete loss of hair
- autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles
- uncommon condition characterized by the loss of all hair on the scalp
- total loss of hair on all parts of the body
Term
clubbing
Definition
curving of the nails
Term
koilnychia
Definition
spoon nail; malformation of the nails
Term
onychia
Definition
inflammation of the matrix of the nail
Term
onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown toenail
Term
onychomycosis
Definition
fungal infection of the nail
Term
onychophagia
Definition
nail bitting or nail eating
Term
paronychia
Definition
acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail
Term
chloasma
Definition
pigmentation disorder with brownish spots of the face
Term
vitiligo
Definition
skin condition resulting from destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes
Term
contusion
Definition
injury to underlying tissues without breaking the skin
Term
eechymosis
Definition
bruise; purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin
Term
purpura
Definition
appearance of multiple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin
Term
petechiae
Definition
very small hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter
Term
hematoma
Definition
swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues
Term
crust
Definition
scab
Term
erosion
Definition
wearing away of a surface
Term
macule
Definition
discolored flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter (freckles, flat moles)
Term
nodule
Definition
solid, raised skin lesion that is larger than .5 cm in diameter and deeper than a papule
Term
papule
Definition
small raised red lesion that is less than .5 cm in diameter and does not contain pus
Term
plaque
Definition
scaly, solid raised area of closely spaced papules
Term
verrucae
Definition
warts
Term
wheal
Definition
welt; bumps that itch
Term
abscess
Definition
closed pocket containing pus caused by bacterial infection
Term
purulent
Definition
producing or containing pus
Term
exudate
Definition
fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
Term
cyst
Definition
abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material
Term
pustule
Definition
pimple; circumscribed lesion containing pus
Term
vesicle
Definition
small blister
Term
bulla
Definition
large blister
Term
abrasion
Definition
superficial layers of skin are scrapped or rubbed away
Term
fissure
Definition
groove or crack-like break in skin
Term
laceration
Definition
torn or jagged wound, or accidental cut wound
Term
decubitus ulcer
Definition
bedsore/pressure sore
Term
dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin
Term
exzema
Definition
recurring dermatitis
Term
pruitus
Definition
itching associated with most forms of dermatitis
Term
erythema
Definition
redness of the skin due to capillary dilation
Term
erythroderma
Definition
abnormal redness of the entire skin surface
Term
exanthem
Definition
widespread rash
Term
dermatosis
Definition
term used to denote skin lesions or eruptions of any type that are not associated with inflammation
Term
scleroderma ***
Definition
autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissues become thickened and hardened, causing the skin to become hard and swollen
Term
urticaria
Definition
hives; itchy wheals caused by allergic reaction
Term
cellulitis
Definition
acute, rapidly spreading bacterial infection within the connective tissus
Term
impetigo
Definition
contagious bacterial skin infection in children
Term
pyoderma
Definition
inflammatory, pus forming bacterial skin infection
Term
myocosis
Definition
abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus
Term
tinea
Definition
fungal infection that can grown on skin, hair, or nails
Term
pediculosis
Definition
infestation of lice
Term
scabies
Definition
caused by itch mites
Term
chemabrasion
Definition
chemical peel; use of chemical to remove the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring
Term
cryosurgery
Definition
destruction or elimination of abnormal tissue cells
Term
blepharoplasty
Definition
lid lift; surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin
Term
dermatoplasty
Definition
skin graft; replacement of damaged skin
Term
electrolysis
Definition
use of electric current to destroy hair follicles in order to produce the relatively permanent removal of undesired hair
Term
lipectomy
Definition
surgical removal of fat from beneath the skin to improve physical appearance
Term
rhytidectomy
Definition
facelift; surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the face to eliminate wrinkles
Term
sclerotherapy
Definition
treatment of spider veins by injecting a saline sclerosing solution into the vein
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