1Infectious
caused by pathogens
2Degenerative
caused by wear and tear, aging, trauma
3Neoplasia
abnormal, uncontrolled growth of tissue
4What are the two types of immune disorders?
allergies and autoimmune disorders where the body attacks itself
5What are metabolic disorders caused by?
a lack of enzymes
6Four signs of inflammation
heat, pain, redness, swelling
8Carcinoma
malignant tumor (neoplasm) of the epithelial tissue
9Sarcoma
malignant tumor (neoplasm) of the connective tissue or muscle
13Carcin/o-
cancer, carsinoma
14Cyst/o-
filled sac or pouch, cyst, bladder
25Dys-
abnormal, painful, difficult
31-cele
hernia, localized dilation
34-oma (plural -omas and -omata)
tumor
36-rrhage
bursting forth, profuse flow, hemorrhage
37-rrhagia
bursting forth, profuse flow, hemorrhage
39-dilation
expansion, widening, treatment
40-dilatation
expansion, widening, treatment
41-ectasia
dilation, dilatation, distention
42-ectasis
dilation, dilatation, distention
43-edema
accumulation of fluid, swelling
44-lysis
separation, loosening, dissolving, destruction, treatment
46-necrosis
death of tissue
47-ptosis
dropping, downward, displacement, prolapse
49-spasm
sudden contraction, cramp
50-stasis
suppression, stoppage, treatment
51-stenosis
narrowing, constriction
62Radi/o-
radiation, x-ray
64thermo
heat, temperature
65Inspection
visual examination
66Palpation
touching body surface with hands, fingers
67Percussion
tapping body and listening to sounds made
68Auscultation
using a stethoscope to listen to body sounds
69Is systolic bp measured when the heart is contracting or relaxing?
contracting
70Is diastolic bp measured when the heart is contracting or relaxing?
relaxing
71Why is systolic bp higher than diastolic bp?
systolic is measured when the heart is contracting, so the same amount of blood has to be pushed through the vessel when it is smaller
72Ophthalmoscope
tool for examining eyes
73Otoscope
tool for examining ears
74Hammer
tool for testing reflexes
75Sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff)
measures blood pressure
76Endoscope
tool for examining body cavities
77Biopsy
removal of tissue for examination
78What are the four ways tissues are collected for biopsies?
Needle withdrawal, small punch, endoscopy, surgical removal
79What are some imaging techniques?
X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound
80What does contrast enhance in imaging?
soft tissue
81Prognosis
prediction of outcome of disease
82What is holistic healthcare?
treats an individual as a whole with emotional, social, and spiritual needs along with physical ones
83What are some examples of holisitc care?
osteopathy, naturopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, meditation
84-graph
instrument for recording data
85-graphy
act of recording and interpreting data
87-meter
instrument for measuring
89-scope
instrument for viewing or examining
93-ectomy
excision, surgical removal
95-plasty
plastic repair, plastic surgery, reconstruction
96-rhaphy
surgical repair, suture
97-stomy
surgical creation of an opening
98-tome
instrument for cutting
101ADL
activities of daily living
102H&P
history and physical
107WNL
within normal limits
109NKDA
no known drug allergies
115AMA
against medical advice
117NPO
nothing by mouth (Latin non per os)
119Phytomedicine
herbal treatment
120List some issues with herbal treatments
purity, safety, concentration, effectiveness, drug interactions
121-lytic
dissolving, reducing, loosening
122-mimetic
mimicking, stimulating
125Contra-
against, oppose
126Counter-
opposite, against
139PO or po
by mouth (latin per os)
140prn
as needed (latin pro re nata)
141qh
every hour (latin quaque hora)
142q ____ h
every ____ hours
143bid or b.i.d.
twice per day
144tid or t.i.d.
three times per day
145qid or q.i.d.
four times per day