Medical Terminology Flashcards

weakness

pregnant

to loosen or dissolve

absence of a body opening

surgical crushing

process

over production of white blood cells

break apart

paralysis

formation, growth

abnormal discharge

discharge

speaking

eating, swallowing

protection

growth

vomiting

surgical fixation

rupture

suturing

surgical fixation, suspension

surgical repair

condition of hardening

standing still

up, towards

cutting instrument

point

double

through

apart, away

bad, abnormal, painful, difficult

outside, out

inward

between

below

within

breath

after, change

none

along side, abnormal

above

beyond normal

vessel

three

through, across, between

tonsil, almond

thorax, chest

fast, rapid

together, joined

below, under, beneath

nose

four

lung

false

anus or rectum

first

to come before

to follow after

excessive, over, many

disease

all

bone

eye

nerve

new

birth

muscle

many

one

small

mind

meninges, membranes

large, great

biggest, highest

breast

bad

large

stone

white

larynx

motion

uterus

deficient, below, abnormally low

excessive, abnormally high, above

sameness, unchanging

different

half

liver

blood

stomach

outside

good, normal

upon, above, over, on top of

within

brain

electricity

skin

against, counter

with together jointly

around

cervix, neck

cerebrum, brain

head

heart

slow

life

two

bacteria

joint

appendix

against, opposite

both

away from

without, absence of

urine

incision

surgical creation of an opening

sudden, involuntary muscle contract

process of viewing

instrument used for viewing

a practice

fear

loving, affinity for

deficiency or abnormal reduction in number

disease

condition of oxygen

view of

condition of vision

tumor

measurement, process of measuring

measurement, measuring instrument

softening

study or science of

one who studies

inflammation

treatment, specialty

condition of

recording process

instrument for recording

a record or image

condition of blood

surgical excision, removal

pain

run, running

thirst

surgical puncture

hernia, swelling

pertaining to

plural ending for words ending in-a

toward

abdomen

front

arm

tail

gristle, cartilage

skull

cell

distant

back

femur, thigh

buttock

flank, hip, groin

groin

side

loin, lower back

middle

tool

bowl, basin

nature

pleura, rib

back

near

to cut

navel, umbilicus

belly

the simplest organized substance

a group of atoms bonded together

a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

basic unit of life

groups of cells with a common structure and function

a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions

lying on the back

lying face down

toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above

away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

front of the body, bellyside

toward the back

toward the midline, imaginary vertical line down the middle of the body

toward the side

(external) toward or at the body surface

internal, inward from the surface of the body

toward the origin of attachment to the trunk

away from the point of attachment

divides the body into anterior and posterior sections

divides the body into left and right

divides the body into superior and inferior parts

area of the chest

on top of the stomach

below the cartilage of the ribs

pertaining to the hip or groin

pertaining to the loin

chest, abdomen, and pelvis or torso

head, arms, and legs

spaces within the body that help protect, separate, and support internal organs

internal organs

contains the brain and spinal cord

thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity

pertaining to around the heart

lateral subdivision of Thoracic Cavity, enveloping a lung, and the medial mediastinum

area between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, vena cava, esophagus, and trachea

contains stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, and other organs

contains urinary bladder, portions of large intestine, and internal organs of reproduction

time

disease

knowledge

a disease with a rapid onset and/or short duration

of long duration; continuing

contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms

study of the cause of disease

wound or injury

a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease or situation

noninvasive procedures (endoscopy, CT scan, Pet scan, MRI, and ultrasound)

3D images of internal body structures

radioactive glucose is injected and then detected in an image of the metabolic activity of cells

a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue

pulsation of harmless sound waves through a body region

existin int he mind or relating to one's own thoughts, opinions, emotions, etc.; personal, individual, based on feelings

factual, related to reality or physical objects; not influenced by emotions, unbiased

diagnosis based on data gathered from subjective and objective of the patient

gland

self

blue

little follicule

hard

nail

sebum (oil)

inner layer of the skin

outer layer of the skin

the deepest layer of skin that includes blood vessels and nerve

scrape of the skin due to something abrasive

elevation of skin containing a cavity

mixture of bacteria, white blood cells, damaged tissue, and fluids

the formation or discharge of pus

pus, or the condition of containing or discharging pus

formation of pus

local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition

the scar of a healed wound

a noninfected lesion formed by the buildup of sebum and keratin in the hair follicle

bruise, injury

bluish discoloration of the skin

bladder, sac, sac containing morbid matter

abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissue

redness of the skin

narrow, slit-like opening

boil; suppurative inflammatory skin lesion due to infected hair follicle

local hard area on the skin

a yellowing of the skin and eyes

thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

jagged wound

flat, colored spot on the skin

pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole

extreme or unnatural paleness

small, solid skin elevation

pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin

itching

the appearance of multiple purple discoloration on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin

elevation of the skin containing pus

open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane

allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches called wheals or hives

an epidermal tumor caused by a papilloma virus, also called a wart

a blister; small, fluid-filled raised spot on the skin

small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually seen in allergic reactions

alongside, abnormal

radiation

cancerous, cancer

little cell

juice

hidden

sweat

black

fungus

body louse

hard

hair

dry

a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin

congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes

hair loss

excessive exposure to fire, electricity, chemicals or sunlight

a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)

a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of skin or of the lining of the internal organs

inflammation of cellular or connective tissue

inflammation of the hair follicles

inflammatory condition of the skin

an inflammation that causes scaling and itching of the upper layers of the skin or scalp

inflammation of the skin caused by sun exposure

noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching

a large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters

abnormal condition of excessive sweat

inflammatory skin disease with pustules that rupture and become crusted

skin cancer arising from connective tissue of the dermis

white skin

the most serious form of skin cancer

an ingrown nail (hidden in the nail bed) nail, finger, or toenail

softening of the nail

a fungal condition of the nail

diseased state around the nail

infestation with lice

chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales

contagious skin disease transmitted by itch mite

hardening of the skin

chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease of collagen in skin, joints, and internal organs

infection of the skin caused by a fungus; ringworm

fungal condition of the hair

abnormally dry skin

diagnostic examination of a piece of tissue from the living body

the removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing

procedure to remove skin scars and abrasive material, such as sandpaper

surgical repair using one's own skin

a graft transplanted using skin from a source other than the patient

instrument used to cut skin (in thin slices for skin grafts)

agent that softens or soothes the skin