Medical Terminology-Mid Term

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Metastasis

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Beyond control [transfer of disease beyond the tissue or organ of origin]

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XRT

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Radiation Therapy

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Pathologist

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Physician who studied disease

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Visceral

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Pertaining to internal organs

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Malignant Lesion

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Visible change in tissue tending to become progressively worse, possibly resulting in death.

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Oncologist

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Physician who studies and treats tumors

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Sagittal Plane

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Cuts body into equal left and right halves

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Frontal/Coronal

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Cuts body into front and back halves.

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Transverse

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Cuts bottom into top and bottom portions

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LAT

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Abbr. for Lateral

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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

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Superior

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Pertaining to above

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Umbilical

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Region around the navel

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-osis

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Abnormal condition

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Onychomycosis

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Abnormal condition of fungus in the nail

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Melanoma

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Black tumor

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Intra-

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Within

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Cutaneous

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Pertaining to the skin

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Abscess

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Localized collection of pus accompanied by swelling and inflammation

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Laceration

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Torn, ragged edged wound

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Biopsy (Bx)

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Removal of living tissue to be viewed under a microscope for diagnostic purposes

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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

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Malignant epithelial tumor arising from the bottom layer of the epidermis called the basal layer

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Thoroscopy

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Visual examination of the chest cavity

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Asthma

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Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious bacterial disease, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs (may spread to other organs)

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder- Progressive lung disease restricting air flow, which makes breathing difficult.

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Upper Respiratory Infection

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Infection of the nasal cavity , pharynx, or larynx

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Emphysema

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Stretching of lung tissue cased by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity

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Sputum

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Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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URI

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Upper Respiratory Infection

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CXR

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Chest Radiograph

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CT

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Chest Computed Tomography scan- Radiographic images of the chest which can be taken in any of the anatomic planes

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Hypercapnea

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Condition of excessive carbon dioxide

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Endoscopic

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Pertaining to visual examination within (a hollow organ or cavity)

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Hypoxia

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Condition of deficient oxygen

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchi

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Nephr-

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Kidney

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UTI

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Urinary Tract Infection-Infection of one or more organs in the urinary tract

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Voiding Cystogram

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Radiographic image of the bladder

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Nephrologist

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Physician who studies and treats diseases of the kidney

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Urinalysis (UA)

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Laboratory test in which multiple routine tests are performed on a urine specimen

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Hemodialysis

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Procedure for removing toxic waste from the blood because of the kidneys inability to do so

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Nephrostomy

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Creation of an artificial opening into the kidney

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Nephrectomy

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Excision of the kidney

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Urogram

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Radiographic image of the urinary tract

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Lithotripsy

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Surgical crushing of stones in the kidney

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Erectile Dysfunction

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Inability of the male to attain or maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse

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PAP Smear

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Lab test involving study of cervical and vaginal secretions used to determine the presence of abnormal or cancerous cells

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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Inflammation of some or all of the female reproductive organs

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Endometriosis

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Abnormal condition of the endometrium

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PSA

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Prostate Specific Antigen assay- blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen

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BPH

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia- Nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland

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D&C

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Dilation & Curettage- Surgical procedure to widen cervix and scrape the endometrium

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TURP

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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate gland- Surgical removal of the prostate gland tissue by using an instrument inserted through the urethra

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DRE

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Digital Rectal Examination- physical examination by inserting a finger into the rectum and palpating the size and shape of the prostate gland through the rectal wall

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Circumcision

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Surgical removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis

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Scrotoplasty

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Surgical repair of the scrotum

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Mastectomy

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Excision of the breasts

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STD

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Infection spread through sexual contact

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Cystocele

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Protrusion of the bladder (through anterior vaginal wall)