Extra Words from EX
Cyanosis
Cyanosis is blue discoloration of the skin caused by a
lack of adequate oxygen in the blood (cyan means blue, and -osis means
abnormal condition or disease).
Erythrocyte
An erythrocyte is a mature red blood cell
means red, and -cyte means cell).
Leukocyte
A leukocyte is a white blood cell (leuk/o means white,
and -cyte means cell).
Melanosis
Melanosis is any condition of unusual deposits of black
pigment in body tissues or organs (melan means black, and -osis means
abnormal condition or disease).
Poliomyelitis
Poliomyelitis is a viral infection of the gray
matter of the spinal cord (poli/o means gray, myel means spinal cord, and
-itis means inflammation).
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is an
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty is the surgical repair
of a nerve.
Neurorrhaphy
Neurorrhaphy is suturing together
the ends of a severed nerve.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the
tonsils.
Tonsillectomy
tonsillectomy is the surgical
removal of the tonsils
Cranium
cranium is the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
Cardiac
cardiac is an adjective that means pertaining to the heart
Gastrosis
gastrosis means any disease of the stomach
Pathology
Pathology is the study of all aspects
of diseases
Gastralgia
Gastralgia also known as a stomachache, means pain
in the stomach
Gastrodynia
Gastrodynia also means pain in the stomach
Gastritis
Gastritis is an
inflammation of the stomach
Hepatomegaly
Hepatomegaly is abnormal enlargement of the liver
Arteriomalacia
abnormal softening of the walls of an artery or arteries
Abdominocentesis
Abdominocentesis is the
surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove
fluid
Angiography
Angiography is the process
of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of blood
vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to
make these blood vessels visible
angiogram
angiogram is the resulting film that is produced
by angiography
Myoplasty
Myoplasty is the surgical repair of a muscle
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is the visual examination of the
internal structure of a joint
Arterionecrosis
Arterionecrosis is the tissue death of an artery
or arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is the abnormal
hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
Arteriostenosis
Arteriostenosis is the abnormal narrowing
of an artery or arteries
hemorrhage
A hemorrhage is the loss of a large
amount of blood in a short time
Myorrhaphy
Myorrhaphy is the surgical
suturing of a muscle wound
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is the
frequent flow of loose or watery stools
Myorrhexis
Myorrhexis
is the rupture of a muscle
Prenatal
the time and events before birth
Perinatal
Perinatal refers to the time and
events surrounding birth. This is
the time just before, during, and just after birth.
Postnatal
Postnatal refers to the time and
events after birth
Abnormal
Abnormal means not normal or away from normal.
Dysfunctional
Dysfunctional means an organ or body part that is not
working properly.
Hypertension
Hypertension is higher-than-normal blood pressure.
Interstitial
Interstitial means between, but not within, the parts
of a tissue.
Subcostal
Subcostal means below a rib or ribs.
Addiction
Addiction means drawn toward or a strong
dependence on a drug or substance.
Eupnea
Eupnea means easy or normal breathing.
Hypotension
Hypotension is lower-than-normal blood
pressure.
Intramuscular
Intramuscular means within the muscle.
Supracostal
Supracostal means above or outside the ribs.
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(study of the ears,
nose, and throat)
lithotomy (Surgical one)
lithotomy is a surgical
incision for the removal of a stone
Lithotomy (Position)
lithotomy is also the name of an
examination position in which the patient is lying
on her back with her feet and legs raised and supported
in stirrups.
Flatus
The medical term for gas generated in the digestive system and released through the rectum.
Phlegm
A thick, viscous substance produced by the respiratory tract, often expelled by coughing or clearing the throat.
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums, usually caused by bacterial infection, and characterized by redness, swelling, and sometimes bleeding.
Jaundice
A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood, often indicative of liver or gallbladder issues.
Crepitus
The crackling or grating sound produced by the rubbing of bone or cartilage, often associated with joints.
Cholera
An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Kyphosis
Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a humped or rounded back.
Quadriplegia
Paralysis of all four limbs, usually resulting from injury to the spinal cord in the cervical region.
Cytology
The study of cells, including their structure, function, and pathology.
Psychologist
A professional who studies and practices psychology, which involves the understanding of human behavior and mental processes.
Serum
The liquid component of blood that remains after blood clots and is typically used for diagnostic tests.
xeroderma
Abnormally dry skin
Zygote
The initial cell formed by the union of two gamete cells (sperm and egg) during fertilization, leading to the development of a new individual.