Clph 469 Med Terms Quiz 2

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abscess

Back 1

collection of pus (dead neutrophils) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue in which the pus resides due to an infectious process

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alkalosis

Back 2

excessive blood alkalinity caused by an overabundance of bicarb in the blood or a loss of acid from the blood (metabolic), or by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from rapid or deep breathing (respiratory)

Front 3

anemia

Back 3

condition in which the number or RBCs or the amount of hemoglobin is low

Front 4

aphasia

Back 4

partial or complete loss of the ability to express or understand spoken or written language because of damage to the language areas of the brain.

Front 5

asymmetry

Back 5

Lack of balance or symmetry.

Front 6

auscultation

Back 6

the act of listening, either directly or through a stethoscope or other instrument, to sounds within the body as a method of diagnosis.

Front 7

bradycardia

Back 7

abnormally slow heart rate.

Front 8

cardiomegaly

Back 8

enlarged heart, usually as a symptom of another condition.

Front 9

colitis

Back 9

swelling (inflammation) of the large intestine (colon).

Front 10

contralateral

Back 10

pertaining to, situated on, or affecting the opposite side.

Front 11

delusions

Back 11

a belief that is clearly false and that indicates an abnormality in the affected persons content of thought.

Front 12

dyscrasia (blood)

Back 12

A diseased state of the blood, usually one in which the blood contains permanent abnormal cellular elements.

Front 13

dysphonia

Back 13

a focal form of dystonia, is a neurological voice disorder that involves "spasms" of the vocal cords causing interruptions of speech and affecting the voice quality.

Front 14

dystonia

Back 14

involuntary, slow repetitive, sustained muscle contractions that may cause freezing in the middle of an action, as well as twisting or turning of the trunk, the entire body, or part of the body.

Front 15

effusion

Back 15

escape of a fluid into a part; exudation or transudation.

Front 16

empyema

Back 16

a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).

Front 17

epidermis

Back 17

thin, tough top layer of skin containing stratified squamous epithelium, composed of proliferating basal and differentiated suprabasal keratinocytes.

Front 18

erythema

Back 18

redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries.

Front 19

excoriation

Back 19

any superficial loss of substance, as that produced on the skin by scratching.

Front 20

fecal

Back 20

pertaining to or of the nature of feces

Front 21

fluoroscopy

Back 21

continuous imaging of the motion of internal structures and immediate serial images.

Front 22

gingivitis

Back 22

inflammation of the gums (gingiva). It is a form of periodontal disease

Front 23

hematemesis

Back 23

vomiting of bright red blood, indicating rapid upper GI bleeding, commonly associated with esophageal varices or peptic ulcer.

Front 24

hemoptysis

Back 24

coughing up of blood or bloody sputum from the lungs or airway.

Front 25

hirsutism

Back 25

excessive growth of thick dark hair in locations where hair growth in women usually is minimal or absent.

Front 26

hyperkalemia

Back 26

higher-than-normal levels of potassium in the blood.

Front 27

hyperpigmentation

Back 27

patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin.

Front 28

hypovolemia

Back 28

diminished volume of circulating blood in the body

Front 29

impotence

Back 29

often called erectile dysfunction, is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection long enough to engage in sexual intercourse.

Front 30

intercostal space

Back 30

the space between two adjacent ribs

Front 31

lacrimation

Back 31

secretion and discharge of tears

Front 32

lumbago

Back 32

a painful condition of the lower back, as one resulting from muscle strain or a slipped disk

Front 33

lymphadenopathy

Back 33

"disease of the lymph nodes." It is, however, almost synonymously used with "swollen/enlarged lymph nodes". It could be due to infection, auto-immune disease, or malignancy.

Front 34

mammography

Back 34

x-ray picture of the breasts.

Front 35

menopause

Back 35

the final menstrual period and usually confirmed when a woman has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months (in the absence of other obvious causes). Menopause is associated with reduced functioning of the ovaries due to aging, resulting in lower levels of estrogen and other hormones.

Front 36

myelogram

Back 36

uses X-rays and a special dye called contrast material to make pictures of the bones and the fluid-filled space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal).

Front 37

nephrotoxicity

Back 37

The quality or state of being toxic to kidney cells.

Front 38

nystagmus

Back 38

fast, uncontrollable movements of the eyes... movements may be in both eyes or in just one eye "dancing eyes".

Front 39

oophorectomy

Back 39

surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

Front 40

osteomalacia

Back 40

softening of the bones due to a lack of vitamin D or a problem with the body’s ability to break down and use this vitamin.

Front 41

ototoxicity

Back 41

damage to the hearing or balance functions of the inner ear by drugs or chemicals.

Front 42

papule

Back 42

solid, raised spot on the skin that is less than 1 centimeter wide.

Front 43

paresthesia

Back 43

a sensation of numbness or tingling on the skin.

Front 44

phlebotomy

Back 44

the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis.

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polycythemia

Back 45

an increase in the total cell mass of the blood.

Front 46

postprandial

Back 46

occurring after a meal

Front 47

ptosis

Back 47

a drooping upper eyelid.. also called blepharoptosis, it can affect one or both eyes.

Front 48

pyuria

Back 48

The presence of pus in the urine, usually a sign of urinary tract infection.

Front 49

rales

Back 49

small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lung. They are believed to occur when air opens closed air spaces.

Front 50

rheumatic

Back 50

any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue.

Front 51

splenomegaly

Back 51

enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.

Front 52

superficial

Back 52

pertaining to or situated near the surface.

Front 53

tachypnea

Back 53

very rapid respiration

Front 54

thoracotomy

Back 54

pleurotomy; incision of the chest wall

Front 55

torticollis

Back 55

(cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis) is a type of movement disorder in which the muscles controlling the neck cause sustained twisting or frequent jerking.

Front 56

tympanotomy

Back 56

(myringotomy) Surgical puncture of the tympanic membrane, as for the removal of fluid or the drainage of pus.

Front 57

vaginitis

Back 57

irritation and/or inflammation of the vagina