Ahs 102 Medical Terminology (Midterm Exam) –
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ab- away from, negative, absent 8
refers to the abdominal and pelvic cavities as a single
abdominopelvic cavity
unit 33
abnormal not normal, away from normal 9
a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a
abscess
bacterial infection 377
ad- toward, to, in the direction of 9
the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
adduction
96
adenitis the inflammation of a gland 40
a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular
adenoma
tissue 40
adenomalacia the abnormal softening of a gland 40
adenosclerosis The abnormal hardening of a gland 40
adenosis Any disease or condition of a gland 40
adipose fat 372
(somatic stem cells) undifferentiated cells found among
differentiated cells in a tissue or organ. Normally the
adult stem cells
primary role of these cells is to maintain/repair the
tissue in which they are found 36
(solar lentigines) discoloration caused by sun exposure
age spot
376
airborne transmission Through contact with germs floating in the air 42
Chronic alcohol dependence with specific signs and
alcoholism
symptoms upon withdrawal 323
,allogenic bone marrow Uses healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible
transplant donor, often a sibling 77
(baldness) the partial or complete loss of hair, most
alopecia
commonly on the scalp 375
An autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles
causing well-defined bald areas on the scalp or
alopecia areata
elsewhere on the body. This condition often begins in
childhood 375
An uncommon condition characterized by the total loss
alopecia totalis
of all the hair on the scalp 375
alopecia universalis The total loss of hair on all parts of the body 375
A memory disturbance characterized by a total or
amnesia partial inability to recall past experiences. Caused by a
brain injury, illness, or psychological disturbance. 311
Describes the body standing in the standard position.
This includes: standing up straight so that the body is
anatomic position erect and facing forward, holding the arms at the sides
with the hands turn so that the palms face toward the
front 30
The absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity
anesthesia to pain, that is induced by the administration of an
anesthetic agent 318
a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic
anesthesiologist
agents before and during surgery 310
abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat
anhidrosis
374
Neuroleptic, administered to treat symptoms of severe
disorders of thinking and mood that are associated with
antipsychotic drug
neurological and psychiatric illnesses such as
schizophrenia, mania, and delusional disorders 324
Mental condition characterized by excessive, irrational
dread of everyday situations or fear that is out of
anxiety disorder
proportion to the real danger in a situation. Without
treatment, an anxiety disorder can become chronic 319
Anti-anxiety drug, tranquilizer; administered to
anxiolytic drug
temporarily relieve anxiety into reduce tension 324
, Loss of the ability to speak, right, and or comprehend
aphasia the written or spoken word; often caused by brain
damage associated with a stroke 314
appendicitis Inflammation of the appendix 12
The second layer of the meninges, located between the
arachnoid membrane Dura mater and the pia mater; resembles a spider web
303
arteri/o Artery 123
arthr/o Joint 57
arthrosclerosis Stiffness of the joint, especially in the elderly 71
A minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the
arthroscopic surgery
interior of a joint 78
The lack of muscle coordination during voluntary
ataxia movement; most frequently caused by abnormal activity
in the cerebellum 103
ather/o Plaque or fatty substance 12
The congenital absence of a normal body opening or
atresia
the failure of a structure to be tubular 43
Weakness or wearing away of body tissues and
atrophy
structures 103
Increasing the angle between two bones or
extension
straightening out of a limb 97
A fluid such as post that leaks out of an infected wound
exudate
15
A condition in which an individual acts as if he or she
factitious disorder has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not
really sick 323
fasciectomy Surgical removal of fascia
fasciitis inflammation of a fascia
fascioplasty surgical repair of fascia
fasciorrhaphy surgical suturing of the fascia
surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or
fasciotomy
pressure
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Terms in this set (369)
ab- away from, negative, absent 8
refers to the abdominal and pelvic cavities as a single
abdominopelvic cavity
unit 33
abnormal not normal, away from normal 9
a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a
abscess
bacterial infection 377
ad- toward, to, in the direction of 9
the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
adduction
96
adenitis the inflammation of a gland 40
a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular
adenoma
tissue 40
adenomalacia the abnormal softening of a gland 40
adenosclerosis The abnormal hardening of a gland 40
adenosis Any disease or condition of a gland 40
adipose fat 372
(somatic stem cells) undifferentiated cells found among
differentiated cells in a tissue or organ. Normally the
adult stem cells
primary role of these cells is to maintain/repair the
tissue in which they are found 36
(solar lentigines) discoloration caused by sun exposure
age spot
376
airborne transmission Through contact with germs floating in the air 42
Chronic alcohol dependence with specific signs and
alcoholism
symptoms upon withdrawal 323
,allogenic bone marrow Uses healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible
transplant donor, often a sibling 77
(baldness) the partial or complete loss of hair, most
alopecia
commonly on the scalp 375
An autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles
causing well-defined bald areas on the scalp or
alopecia areata
elsewhere on the body. This condition often begins in
childhood 375
An uncommon condition characterized by the total loss
alopecia totalis
of all the hair on the scalp 375
alopecia universalis The total loss of hair on all parts of the body 375
A memory disturbance characterized by a total or
amnesia partial inability to recall past experiences. Caused by a
brain injury, illness, or psychological disturbance. 311
Describes the body standing in the standard position.
This includes: standing up straight so that the body is
anatomic position erect and facing forward, holding the arms at the sides
with the hands turn so that the palms face toward the
front 30
The absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity
anesthesia to pain, that is induced by the administration of an
anesthetic agent 318
a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic
anesthesiologist
agents before and during surgery 310
abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat
anhidrosis
374
Neuroleptic, administered to treat symptoms of severe
disorders of thinking and mood that are associated with
antipsychotic drug
neurological and psychiatric illnesses such as
schizophrenia, mania, and delusional disorders 324
Mental condition characterized by excessive, irrational
dread of everyday situations or fear that is out of
anxiety disorder
proportion to the real danger in a situation. Without
treatment, an anxiety disorder can become chronic 319
Anti-anxiety drug, tranquilizer; administered to
anxiolytic drug
temporarily relieve anxiety into reduce tension 324
, Loss of the ability to speak, right, and or comprehend
aphasia the written or spoken word; often caused by brain
damage associated with a stroke 314
appendicitis Inflammation of the appendix 12
The second layer of the meninges, located between the
arachnoid membrane Dura mater and the pia mater; resembles a spider web
303
arteri/o Artery 123
arthr/o Joint 57
arthrosclerosis Stiffness of the joint, especially in the elderly 71
A minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the
arthroscopic surgery
interior of a joint 78
The lack of muscle coordination during voluntary
ataxia movement; most frequently caused by abnormal activity
in the cerebellum 103
ather/o Plaque or fatty substance 12
The congenital absence of a normal body opening or
atresia
the failure of a structure to be tubular 43
Weakness or wearing away of body tissues and
atrophy
structures 103
Increasing the angle between two bones or
extension
straightening out of a limb 97
A fluid such as post that leaks out of an infected wound
exudate
15
A condition in which an individual acts as if he or she
factitious disorder has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not
really sick 323
fasciectomy Surgical removal of fascia
fasciitis inflammation of a fascia
fascioplasty surgical repair of fascia
fasciorrhaphy surgical suturing of the fascia
surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or
fasciotomy
pressure
