Medical Terminology Final Exam Study Guide – Flashcards
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Melanoma
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Black Tumor
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Augmentation Mammoplasty
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a surgical procedure to increases the size of the breasts
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Hemolysis
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destruction o red blood cells
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Phlebostasis
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controlling the flow of blood in a vein by means of compression
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Colostomy
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creation of an artificial anus on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and draw out to the surface.
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Lithiasis
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a condition marked by the formation of stones
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Ophthalmic
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pertaining to the eye
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Protease
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an enzyme that breaks down enzyme
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Oncology
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study of malignant tumors and their treatment
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Urea
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the final product of protein
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Jaundice
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yellowish discoloration of the skin
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Blood urea nitrogen
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a measure of the amount of blood in the urine
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Anorexiant
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appetite suppressing drug
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Anuria
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absence of urination
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Hypoglossal
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under the tounge
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Diuretic
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agent that causes increased urination
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Nephropexy
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surgical attachment of a prolapsed kidney
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Uremia
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a toxic condition associated with failure of the kidney
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Endocardium
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the membrane that lines the heart
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Pneumonia
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inflammation of the lungs affecting he aveoli
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Gastroscopy
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visual examination of the stomach with an endoscope
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Endoscope
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an illuminated instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ
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Ileocecal
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group of muscles that are located between the ileum and the cecum
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atelectasis
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incomplete expansion of a lung or a portion of it
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Bradypnea
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abnormally slow breathing
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Pnemocardial
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Pertaining to the lungs or heart
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Pharynx
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Throat
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Dyspnea
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Labored or difficult breathing
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arthroscopy
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direct visualization of the interior of a joint using an arthrscope
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pericarditis
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inflammation of the pericardium
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craniotomy
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incision into the skull
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fibrillation
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severe cardiac arrhythmia in which contraction are too rapid and uncoordinated for effective blood circulation
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metatarsals
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bones of the feet
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embolus
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foreign material brought to an artery or lymph vessel
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vasodilation
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an increase in the diameter of a blood vessels
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angiomas
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tumors consisting of blood vessels
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cardiovascular
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pertaining to heart and blood vessels
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myocardial infraction
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the death of an area of the heart muscle
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fascial
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fibrous membrances that cover and support fibrous musces
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ophthalmopathy
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any disease of the eye
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dislocation
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Displacement of a bone from a joint
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Thoractomy
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Surgical incision of the chest wall
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Fluoroscope
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Produces an image in a fluoroscopy
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Percussion
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Examine attach the body with the fingertips or first to evaluate didn't internal organs
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Thermometer
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Instrument used to measure temperature
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Radiograph
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An x-ray image
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Cephalgia
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Pain in the head
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Systolic pressure
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Higher reading in blood pressure
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Osteoarthritis
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1 or more joints undergo degenerative changes
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Scoliosis
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Lateral curvature of the spine
