Med Term Chapter 16

cyanotic

a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

craniofacial malformation

birth defects that affect the growth and development of the face and skull

phototherapy

the use of light in the treatment of physical or mental illness

pertussis

whooping cough

OCD

having a tendency towards excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and great attention to detail

jaundice

a medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin and typically caused by obstruction of the bile duct, by liver disease, or by excessive breakdown of red blood cells

diphtheria

a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat

atrial septal defect

a birth defect that causes a hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers (atria)

longevity

long life

neonatologist

the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment and care of newborn babies

gerontologist

the scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people

pediatrician

a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases

geriatrician

an expert in the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people

sen-

old age

-ile

pertaining to

senesc-

aging or growing old

-penia

deficiency or lack of

encopresis

the repeated passing of stool (usually involuntarily) into clothing

pica

a condition where a person compulsively swallows non-food items

Asperger Syndrome

a term sometimes used to describe a developmental disorder that's part of the autism spectrum disorder

Conduct Disorder

a range of antisocial types of behavior displayed in childhood or adolescence

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and development

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

a childhood mental health condition characterized by a persistent pattern of negative, defiant, and hostile behavior towards authority figures