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Acne
pin-point inflammation of sebaceous glands (Acne = point)
Acneiform
resembling acne (Acne = point)
Alopecia
loss of hair (Alopekia = fox) ("al-o-pee-sa")
Bullous
characterized by large blisters (Bulla = bubble, blister) ("bull-ous")
Cicatrical
new tissue that covers an injury and then scars (Cicatrix = scar) ("sicko-trish-eal")
Comedones
thickened sebaceous secretion in a skin pore, “blackheads” (Comedo = to eat up, glutton)
Cuticular
pertaining to the epidermis (Cutis = skin) ("que-tik-ular")
Cutaneous
pertaining to or affecting the skin (Cutis = skin)
Dermatitis
inflammation of the skin (Derma- = skin)
DTM
dermatophyte test medium (allows fungi to grow)
Eschar
crusting scab from a burn (Eschar = burning, hearth) ("es-scar")
Furuncle
abscess of a hair follicle, boil (Furunculus = boil)
Hirsutism
excessive hairiness (female on chin) (Hirsutus = shaggy) ("her-si-tism")
Ichthyosis
abnormal, increased scaling conditions of skin (Icthys = fish) ("ick-te-osis")
Leprosy
infectious disfiguring disease of the skin, affecting nerves and nasal mucosa (Lepros = scaly, rough)
Stratum lucidum
clear layer of cells in the epidermis (Lucidus = transparent)
Nevus
congenital (b/f birth) anomaly of skin, including moles (Nevus = mole)
Papule
small, rounded, solid elevation of the skin (Papula = pimple) (pap-u-le)
Pemphigus
autoimmune blistering skin disease (Pemphix = blister) ("pim-fi-cus")
Phrynoderma
follicular hyperkeratosis caused by Vitamin A deficiency (Phryne = toad) ("friend-o-derm-a")
Piloerection
hair-rising, goose-bumps in humans(Pilo- = hair)
Pityriasis
disease causing scaling of bran-like skin flakes(Pityron = bran, scruffy) ("per-iasis")
itching
(spelling)
Pruritus (watch spelling – 1st r is silent) (Prurire = itch)
Psoriasis
noninfectious reddish skin patches and silver scales(Psora = itch) ("p is silent")
Rhytidoplasty
surgical wrinkle removal (face lift) (Rhytido- = wrinkle) ("redito-plasty")
Scabies
itchy, scaly skin disease caused by mites(Scabere = to scratch) ("skap-ies")
Squamous
formed of scales(Squama- = scale)
Desquamate
to shed, peel, or come off as scales (is normal to a point) (Squama- = scale) ("des-co-mate")
Distichia
an additional row of eyelashes(-stichia = rows)
Trichophyton
fungus infection of hair, ringworm organism(Tricho- = hair) ("tri-ko-phyton")
Trichobezoar
hairball in the digestive tract(Tricho- = hair) ("tri-ko-bezar")
Variola
poxvirus that causes speckled appearance, smallpox(Varius = spotted) ("var-iola")
Verrucous
pertaining to or like a wart(Verruca = wart) ("vericulus")
Xeroderma
dry skin(Xero- = dry) ("zeroderma")
Xerosis
abnormal dryness of skin or eyes(Xero- = dry) ("zerosis")
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
CL
corpus luteum
FSH
follicle stimulating hormone
GH
growth hormone
Glucose
blood _
blood sugar (also called dextrose) (Gluco- = sweetness)
Glucosuria
sweet urine (Gluco- = sweetness)
Glucagon
hormone that drives sweetness (breaks glycogen into glucose) (Gluco- = sweetness)
GTT
glucose tolerance test
human chorionic (placenta) gonadotropin
hCG
hormone from pancreatic islets
insulin
(islands) (insula = island)
iodothyronine
an amino acid with iodine that is a precursor to thyroid hormone (iodo- = violet)
LH
luteinizing hormone
Pituitary
gland where ancients though spit came from (Pituita = phlegm (spit))
RIA
radioimmunoassay
thyroid hormones T_, T_
T3, T4
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone
Balanoposthitis
inflammation of the penis and sheath (Balano- = acorn (refers to glans penis)) ("bal-ano-pos-titis")
Blastula
single layer of cells lining a hollow center (Blast-, -blast = young growth, bad)
Osteoblast
bone forming cell (Blast-, -blast = young growth, bad)
Ectrodactylism
congenital absence of fingers or toes (Ectro = miscarriage)
Eclampsia
toxic pregnancy syndrome that can cause convulsions (can be preceded by visuals sensations likes flashes of light) (Eklampein = to flash)
Episiotomy
incision into the perineum and vulva (Episio- = vulva, pubic region) ("e-pesiotomy")
Genital
pertaining to the reproductive system (Genito- = reproduction)
Genetic
pertaining to origins (genes) (Geno- = offspring)
Genotype
sum of genetic makeup(Geno- = offspring)
Gonad
sex gland that produces gametes, reproduction cells (Gonas = procreation)
Gonadotropin
stimulus for growth and activity of gonads(Gonas = procreation)
gynecology
GYN
Ovariohysterectomy
surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus (spay) (Hystero- = uterus)
Mammary
pertaining to the breast(Mamma = breast)
Mammogram
diagnostic image of the breast(Mamma = breast)
Mastitis
inflammation of the breast(Masto- = breast)
Mastectomy
surgical removal of the breast(Masto- = breast)
Endometritis
inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus(Metra-, metro- = womb (uterus) )
obstetrics
OB
Oocyte
an immature egg(Oo- = egg)
Oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary(Oophoro- = bearing eggs)
Orchiectomy
surgical removal of a testicle (castration) (Orchio- = testicle) ("okiectomy")
Orchialgia
pain in the testicle (Orchio- = testicle) ("oki-alagia")
Ovum
a mature egg (Ovo- = egg)
Ovariorrhexis
rupture of an ovary (Ovario- = ovary)
Pygopagus
twins joined at the sacrum(hip) (-pagus = fixed together) ("long a")
Craniopagus
twins joined at the head (-pagus = fixed together)
Phallic
pertaining to the penis (Phallo- = penis)
Phenotype
physical appearance of an individual (Pheno- = appearance, to show)
Prostatomegaly
enlargement of the prostate gland (Prostato- = to stand before)
Scrotum
skin pouch for testes (Scrota-, scrota- = pouch, bag)
Scrotoplasty
reconstructive surgery of the scrotum(Scrota-, scrota- = pouch, bag)
Seminiferous
containing, conveying, or producing semen (Semini- = seed)
Spermatic
relating to sperm(Sperma, spermato- = seed)
Spermatozoa
mature male gamete, sperm cell(Sperma, spermato- = seed)
Azoospermia
failure to produce live sperm(Sperma, spermato- = seed)
Testicle
gland that produces sperm and male sex hormone(Testis = to witness)
Virility
masculine vigor and potency(Viril- = masculine)
Myasthenia
muscular debility (weakness) (-asthenia = weakness) ("mya-estesia")
Aura
symptoms or signs before a seizure(Aura = breeze)
C
Cervical
Cerebrum
main hemisphere of brain(Cerebro- = brain)
Cerebrospinal
relating to the brain and spinal cord(Cerebro- = brain)
CNS
Central Nervous System
Convulsion
a violent involuntary spasm of voluntary muscles(Convulsio = to pull together)
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EMG
Electromyogram
Encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord(Encephalo- = inside the head bone)
Epilepsy
repeated seizures (convulsions) (Epilepsia = seizure, to grab hold of)
Oligodendroglia
supporting cells for nerves that produce myelin (Glio- = glue) ("oligo-dendroglia")
Ictus
middle portion of a seizure(Ictus = stroke)
Post-ictal
immediate recovery period from a seizure(Ictus = stroke)
LMN
lower motor neuron (reflex arch)
Paraparesis
partial paralysis of the lower extremities(-paresis = partial paralysis) ("para-pareshous")
Polyradiculoneuritis
inflammation of many nerve roots(Radiculo- = nerve root) (poly-radico-neuritis)
S
Sacral
Seizure
sudden attack
T
thoracic
UMN
Upper motor neuron
Cranial Nerve 1
olfactory
Cranial Nerve 2
optic
Cranial Nerve 3
oculomotor
Cranial Nerve 4
trochlear
Cranial Nerve 5
trigeminal
Cranial Nerve 6
abducens
Cranial Nerve 7
facial
Cranial Nerve 8
vestibulocochlear
Cranial Nerve 9
glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve 10
vagus
Cranial Nerve 11
accessory
Cranial Nerve 12
hypoglossal
Acoustic
pertaining to the sense of hearing(Acousis = hearing)
Amblyopia
dimness of vision without apparent disease(Amblyo- = dim, dull) ("ambl-e-opia")
Auscultate
to exam by listening(Auscult- = to listen) ("as-skull-tate")
BAER
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (hearing test)
Ciliary
pertaining to or resembling eyelashes(Cilia = eyelashes, hair) ("sil-i-ary")
Cilia
hairlike structures(Cilia = eyelashes, hair)
Cochlea
spiral structure of inner ear, hearing apparatus(Cochlea = snail shell)
Corectopia
pupil that is not in center of iris(Core-, coro- = pupil) ("core-ectopia")
Corneum
outer portion of the epidermis containing cornitied (horny) cells without nuclei(Corneus = horny) ("core-neum")
Cornea
transparent portion of outer coat of the eyeball(Corneus = horny)
Echocardiograph
an ultrasound image of the heart(Echo- = returned sound)
ERG
Electroretinogram
IOP
Intraocular Pressure (glaucoma)
KCS
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
Cataract
opacity of the lens(Kataraktes = rushing down, waterfall)
Keratoconjunctivitis
inflammation of the cornea and surrounding mucous membranes of the eye(Kerato- = horn, cornea)
Keratome
instrument for incising the cornea(Kerato- = horn, cornea)
Lacrimation
discharge of tears(Lacrima = tear)
Lacrimal
pertaining to organs that secrete tears (Lacrima = tear)
Logaditis
inflammation of the sclera(Logades = white of the eyes) ("log-a-ditis")
Myringotomy
surgical incision of the ear drum(Myringo- = drum membrane) ("mirror-on-gotomy")
Oculomoter
movements of the eye (also the 3 cranial nerve) (Oculo- = eye)
Ophthalmoscope
an instrument used to exam the eye(Ophthalmo- = eye)
Presbyopia
far-sightedness(-opia = vision)
(vs. myopia = near-sightedness)
Myopia
near-sightedness(-opia = vision)
Optometrist
specialist in the measurement of vision(Opto- = seen)
Otoscope
an instrument for inspecting the ear(Oto- = ear)
Heterophoria
failure of the eyes to remain aligned after a stimulus ends(-phoria = movement) ("hetero-forea")
Exophoria
deviation of an eye laterally toward temple(-phoria = movement) ("exo-forea")
Hypophoria
deviation of an eye downward below the other(-phoria = movement) ("hypo-forea")
Photosensitive
easily irritated by light(Phos-, phot- = light)
Pupillary
pertaining to the opening at the center of the iris (thought to refer to the smaller image of another person on the cornea; a “doll”) (Pupilla = doll) ("pup-u-lary")
Retina
inner coat of the eyeball behind the lens(Retino- = net)
Scotoma
an area of lost or depressed vision in visual field(Scoto- = darkness) ("sko-toma")
Sonogram
record or display of an ultrasonic scanning(Sonde = bent sound)
Strabismus
misalignment of the direction of the eyes(Strabismos = to squint)
Tinnitis
ringing sensation in the ears(Tinnere = ring) ("tin-nitis")
Esotropia
an inward deviation of the non-fixing eye (-topia = turning) ("eso-trop-ia")
Exotropia
outward deviation of the non-fixing eye(-topia = turning)
Tympanum
ear drum(Tympanium = drum)
Uvea
collective for iris, ciliary body, and choroid(Uveo- = grape) (contains blood supply for eye)
Vitreous
transparent gelatinous fluid behind lens of eye(Vitrium = glass) (Vitreous humor)
ACT
activated clotting time
A-G
Albumen-globulin
AIHA
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
complete blood cell count
CBC
Contusion
a bruise (Contusio = to bruise)
Dyscrasia
bad mixture of blood(-crasia = mixture) ("dis-crasa")
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
Differential WBC count
Diff
EDTA
ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (lavender cap for blood count)
Embolism
occlusion of an artery by a clot or air bubble (floating free then gets stuck) (Embol- = plug)
Lipemia
fat in blood(-emia = blood condition)
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
FDP
fibrin degradation product
Hb
hemoglobin
hematocrit, packed red blood cell volume
Hct
hpf
high power field (microscope)
lpf (Lpf)
low power field (microscope)
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
nRBC
nucleated red blood cell (abnormal)
Plasmapheresis
removal of plasma and return of RBCs to donor(-pheresis = removal)
Phlebotomy
opening a vein by incision or puncture (Phlebo- = vein)
Electrophoresis
movement of particles in solution toward an electric charge(-phoresis = transmission, carrying)
PMN
polymorphonuclear
PT
prothrombin time
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
RBC
red blood cell
sedimentation rate (of RBCs)
Sed rate
Thrombocyte
blood platelet, initiates clotting(Thrombo- = clot)
TP
total protein
WBC
white blood cell
Acariasis
mite infestation (acaro- = mite) ("akar-iasis")
Cryptococcosis
a fungual infection of the nasal passage, brain, and skin that is hidden in a thick capsule (cryptos = concealed) ("cripto-cock-cosis")
Flagella
whip-like appendage on a free cell (flagell- = whip)
Fomite
an inanimate object that can transmit disease (fomite = tinder/to light a fire)
Fulminant
sudden, with great intensity (fulminant = to flare up)
Fungus
chlorophyll-free, spore-forming plants (fungi- = mushroom)
Helminth
parasitic worms (helminth = worm)
Hirudo
genus of medical leeches (hirudo- = leech) ("hir-udo")
Schistosomiasis
disease from a type of fluke (-iasis = disease state) ("shisto-somi-asis")
Larva
feeding, worm-like stage of insect development (larva = ghost)
Mycology
study of fungi (myco-, mycet- = fungus)
Nit
louse egg
Parasite
an organism that lives on or in a host for food (parasito- = a dinner guest)
Paratenic
transport host (paratenic = transport)
Pupa
non-feeding, encased stage of insect development (pupa = doll)
Scolex
end of a tapeworm with suckers or hooks that generates the rest of the worm (scolex = worm) ("skolex")
Microscope
instrument for looking at small objects (scopos, -scope = to look at)
tetanus antitoxin
TAT
Tetanus
continuous muscular contraction caused by a bacterial toxin (tetano- = continuous muscular contractions)
Typhus
rickettsial disease caused by lice and fleas (once called “camp fever”) (typho- = mist, smoke)
Vermicide
drug that kills parasitic worms (vermis = worm)
Virus
disease in which RNA or DNA must replicate in host cells (viro- = poison, slime)
alkaline phosphatase
Alk Phos
(SAP is “serum alkaline phosphatase)
ALT
alanine aminotransferase
AST
asparate aminotransferase
center for disease control
CDC
CPC
clinicopathological conference
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
EM
electron microscopy
FUO
fever of unknown origin
H&E
hematoxylin and eosin stain
HDL
high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)
IFA
indirect fluorescent antibody
Ig (ig)
immunoglobulin
IHA
indirect hemagglutination
LDH
lactic dehydrogenase
LDL
low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
NCI
national cancer institute
NIH
national institutes of health
PM
post mortem
RMSF
rocky mountain spotted fever
TNM
tumor, nodes, metastasis (classify cancer)
TNTC
too numerous to count
WHO
world health organization
WNL
within normal limits
ac
ante cibum (before meals)
ACD
acid-citrate-dextrose solution
ad
auris dextra (right ear)
as much as desired
Ad Lib (ad libitum)
al or as
Auris leava, auris sinistra (left ear)
add water
Aq ad (aquam ad)
au
aures unitas (both ears)
Bid
bis in die (twice per day)
BNDD
bureau of narcotics and dangerous drugs
BSA
body surface area
Cal
calorie
Cap
capsule
cc
cubic centimeters (same as ml)
D5W
5% dextrose in water (isotonic)
DEA
drug enforcement administration
food and drug administration
FDA
fluid ounce
fl oz
drop, drops
gt, gtt
(gutta)
IC
intracardiac
IM
intramuscular
IP
intraperitoneal
kg
kilogram
L or l
liter
LRS
lactated ringer’s solution (isotonic, contains lactate & electrolytes)
MAO
monoamine oxidase
mEq
milliequivalent
mg
milligram
MIC
minimum inhibitory concentration (concentration needed of antibiotic to kill bacteria)
ml or mL
milliliter (same as cc)
NPO
non per os (nothing by mouth)
NSAD
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
right eye
od (oculus dextra)
os
left eye (oculus sinistra)
OTC
over the counter
pc
post cribum (after meals)
PDR
physicians desk reference
by mouth
po (per os)
ppm
parts per million
prn
pro re nata (as needed)
PSS
physiologic saline solution (isotonic, .9% salt)
PZI
protamine zinc insulin
q
every (q8h (every 8 hours), q12h, ect)
Qid
four times per day
Qns
quantity not sufficient
Qod
every other day
subcutaneous (2)
SC, SQ
Sid
once per day
Sig
singnetur (“Let it be written”… patient instructions)
Tab
tablet
tid
ter in die (3 times per day)
ointment
Ung (unguentum ()
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
w/v
weight per volume
Esophageal Stethoscope
Laryngoscope
Handles
Miller Speculums
MacIntosh Speculums
Endotracheal Tubes
Ambu Bags
for deliver of air or oxygen to patients endotracheal tube or face mask in an emergency
Tracheostomy Tubes
Indwelling Intravenous Catheter
Intravenous Butterfly or Winged Infusion sets
Central Venous Catheter
Intravenous Drip Sets
Infusion Pump
Three-Way Stopcock
Injection Cap
Mosquito Forceps
For small blood vessels
Hartman Halstead
Crile Forceps
for small to medium blood vessels
Kelly Forceps
for small to medium blood vessels
Rochester Carmalt Forceps
for tissue bundles with blood vessels
Rochester-Pean Forceps
for tissue bundles with blood vessels
Rochester-Ochsner Forceps
for clamping tissue or blood vessels
Ferguson Angiotribe Forceps
for crushing tissue and leaving a fold
Tissue (Rat-tooth) forceps
for grasping tissue to place sutures
Tissue Forceps
for grasping delicate tissues
Adson and Adson-Brown
Dressing Forceps
for grasping dressings or dead tissue
Allis Tissue Forceps
for grasping and holding tissue
Babcock Intestinal Forceps
for grasping and holding tissue without crushing it
Forester Sponge-Holding Forceps
for holding sponges with disinfectant
Towel Forceps
for attaching sterile drapes to patient's skin
Backhaus and Jones
Needle Holders
mayo-Hegar and Olson-Hegar
Metzenbaum Scissors
for blunt dissection and cutting soft tissues
Mayo Scissors
for blunt dissection and cutting bulky connective tissue
Operating Scissors
for cutting suture material
Wire Scissors
for cutting stainless wire sutures
Suture Scissors
for removing skin sutures
spencer and straight littauer
Bandage Scissors
Knowles utility lister
U.S. Army-Pattern Retractor
Senn Rake Retractor
Weitlaner Retractor
for retracting muscles during orthopedic surgery
Gelpi Retractor
for retracting tissues during orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery
Balfour Retractor
for holding the abdominal wall open during surgery
'Rib Spreader
Frazier
tuffier
finochietto'
Scalpel Handles
Scapel Blades
Groove Director
Half-Circle Taper-Point Suture Needles (Ferguson)
for soft tissues
Half-Circle Cutting-Point Suture Needles
for skin, tendons, and ligaments
Half-Curved Cutting Edge Suture Needle
Keith's Abdominal Suture Needle
Michel Wound Clip and Forceps
Young Tongue Forceps
for holding the tongue
Presbyterian Hospital Occluding Forceps
for clamping off tubing
Bard-Parker (Cold) Sterilizer Tray
Alligator Forceps
for retrieving foreign material from the ear and other confined spaces
Needle Rack
Instrument Stand
Intravenous stand
Kick Bucket
Surgeon's Hand Scrub Brush
Suction Tips
Electrosurgical Generator
Periosteal Elevator
Lambert-Lowman Bone Clamp
for holding bone fragments to fixate with pins, screws, or plates
Kern Bone-Holding Forceps
for holding bone fragments to fixate with pins, screws, or plates
Gigli Wire Saw
Liston Bone-Cutting Forceps
Ruskin Rongeur
to remove or crush small chunks of bone
Bone Rasp
Osteotome and Mallet
Bone Curet
Intramedullary Pins
tips: chisel (diamond), trocar, and threaded trocar
also pictured is the kirchner wire/nail
Intramedullary Pin Chuck
Intramedullary Pin Setter
Intramedullary Pin Cutter
Orthopedic Wire and Twister
External Fixation Kit
used to insert pins into bone from the outside
Bone Plates and Screws
Bone Plate Bender
Michel Laminectomy Trephine
for bone biopsies and small holes into the skull or sinuses
Thomas-Schroeder Splint
Aluminum Splint Rod
used to create a Thomas splint
Splint-Rod Form
Mason Meta-Splint
for stabilizing digits, metacarpals, and carpus
Orthopedic Cast Saws
Lacrimal Catheter
Eye Speculum
Castroviejo Needle Holder with Catch
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Eye-Dressing Forceps
Half-Curved Tissue Forceps
Graefe Eye-Fixation Forceps with Catch
Serrefine
Beaver Surgical-Knife
Handle
#64 and 67 blades
Holzheimer Retractor
Strabismus Scissors
Tenotomy Scissors
Iris Scissors
Lens Loop
Iris Hook
Strabismus Hook
Chalazion Forceps
Tonometers
Schiotiz
Tono-Pen
Eye Loupe