Language Of Medicine Chapter 3 - Terminology - Eighth Edition

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acrophobia

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fear of heights

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acute

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Sharp, severe sudden

Having a short and relatively severe course.

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adenoids

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secretion glands

Lymphoid tissue which forms a prominence on the wall of the pharyngeal recess of the nasopharynx.

A mass of lymphoid tissue in the upper part of throat behind the nose.

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adipose

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Fatty tissue

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agoraphobia

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An unexplained fear of public areas.

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amniocentesis

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surgical pucture to remove fluid from the amnion.

Sampling of the fluid in the amniotic sac.

In humans this is carried out, between the 12th and 16th week of pregnancy, by inserting a needle through the abdominal wall into the uterus.
By karyotyping the cells and determining the proteins present, it is possible to determine the sex of the foetus and whether it is suffering from certain congenital diseases such as Down's syndrome or spina bifida.

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angiography

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The process of recording of the blood vessels.

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angioplasty

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Surgical repair of the blood vessels.

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arteriole

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Small/little artery.

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arteriolsclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries.

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arthralgia

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Pain in the joints.

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atrophy

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No development

Wasting away of tissue.

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basophil

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Granular leukocytes characterised by a relatively pale-staining, lobate nucleus and cytoplasm containing coarse dark-staining granules of variable size and stainable by basic dyes.

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biopsy

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To view life

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belpharoptosis

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Sagging / drooping eyelides

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the brochi.

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Carcinogenesis

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Formation of cancer / carcinoma.

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Carcinogenic

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Cancer causing / Pertaining to causing cancer.

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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease condition of the heart muscle.

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Chemotherapy

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Drug / chemical treatment.

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Chondromalacia

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Softening of the Connective tissue / cartilage.

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Chronic

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Pertaining to time.

Persisting over a long period of time.

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Colostomy

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Opening in the colon.

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Cystocele

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Urinary bladder hernia.

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Electroencephalogram

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An x-ray record of brain elctricity / waves.

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Electroencephalography

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Recording of brain electricity or waves.

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eosinophil

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A type of polymorphonuclear leukocyte containing eosin-staining granules. Although the activity of eosinophils is not entirely clear, they are known to destroy parasitic organisms and play a major role in allergic reactions. They also secrete chemical mediators that can cause bronchoconstriction in asthma. Eosinophils make up one to three percent of the total white blood cell count.

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erythrocyte

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Red blood cell (RBC)

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erythropenia

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Deficiency of the red blood cells (RBCs).

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esophagus

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Structure within the phag (eating).

That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet.

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hematoma

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Blood clot

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hydronephrosis

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Condition of water in the kidney.

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hemolysis

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Breakdown, destruction, separation of RBCs.

Disruption of the integrity of the red cell membrane causing release of haemoglobin.

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hemostasis

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Stopping blood flow

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hydrotherapy

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Treatment by/with water.

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the brochi.

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Carcinogenesis

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Formation of cancer / carcinoma.

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Carcinogenic

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Cancer causing / Pertaining to causing cancer.

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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease condition of the heart muscle.

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Chemotherapy

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Drug / chemical treatment.

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Chondromalacia

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Softening of the Connective tissue / cartilage.

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Chronic

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Pertaining to time.

Persisting over a long period of time.

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Colostomy

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Opening in the colon.

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Electroencephalograph

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An instrument which records brain elctricity / waves.

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Cystocele

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Urinary bladder hernia.

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hypertrophy

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Developed / increased cell size. (i.e., muscles of weightlifters).

The enlargement or overgrowth of an organ or part due to an increase in size of its constituent cells.

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inguinial

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Pertaining to the groin.

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ischemia

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The holding back of blood from an area in the body.

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laparoscope

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An instrument used for visualization of the peritoneal cavity.

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laparoscopy

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The process of visual examination of the abdomen.

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laparotomy

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incision into the naval

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laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larnyx (voice box).

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laryngectomy

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Surgical removal of the voice box.

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leukemia

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Cancer of the white blood cells.

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leukocytosis

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Destruction of the white blood cells.

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lymphocyte

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Lymph cell.

These cells figh disease by producing antibodies.

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mammogram

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x-ray record of the breast.

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metastasis

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Cancer which has spread.

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monocyte

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Cell with one very large nucleus

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morphology

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The study of shape / form.

A study of the configuration or the structure of animals and plants.