Chabner 13th Edition Chapter 1: Basic Word Structure Vocabulary

A complete set of vocabulary, combining forms, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations flashcards for Chabner 13th Edition Chapter 1.

Adenitis

Inflammation of a gland.

Adenoma

Benign tumor of a gland.

Adenopathy

Disease of glands.

Anemia

Deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Arthralgia

Joint pain.

Arthritis

Inflammation of a joint.

Autopsy

Examination of a dead body to determine cause of death.

Biology

Study of life.

Biopsy

Process of removing living tissue for microscopic examination.

Carcinogenic

Pertaining to producing cancer.

Carcinoma

Malignant cancerous tumor of epithelial tissue.

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart.

Cardiology

Study of the heart.

Cephalgia

Headache or pain in the head.

Cephalic

Pertaining to the head.

Cerebral

Pertaining to the cerebrum or largest part of the brain.

Cerebrum

Largest part of the brain.

Colonscopy

Visual examination of the colon.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

Cystoscopy

Visual examination of the urinary bladder.

Cytology

Study of cells.

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin.

Dermatology

Study of the skin and skin disorders.

Diabetes

Disease characterized by high blood sugar levels.

Diagnosis

Complete knowledge or determination of the cause of a disease condition.

Electrocardiogram

Record of the electricity in the heart.

Electroencephalogram

Record of the electricity in the brain.

Endocrine gland

Gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Endocrinologist

Specialist in the study and treatment of endocrine glands and hormones.

Endocrinology

Study of endocrine glands and hormones.

Endoscope

Instrument used for visual examination within an organ or cavity.

Endoscopy

Process of visual examination within an organ or cavity.

Enteritis

Inflammation of the small intestine.

Enteropathy

Disease of the intestine.

Epidermis

Outer layer of skin.

Epigastric

Pertaining to above the stomach.

Erythrocyte

Red blood cell.

Excision

Process of cutting out or surgical removal.

Exocrine gland

Gland that secretes chemicals through ducts to the outside of the body.

Exophthalmos

Protrusion of the eyeball outward.

Gastrectomy

Excision or surgical removal of the stomach.

Gastric

Pertaining to the stomach.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach.

Gastroenterology

Study of the stomach and intestines.

Gastrotomy

Incision or cutting into the stomach.

Gynecologist

Specialist in the study and treatment of female reproductive disorders.

Gynecology

Study of female reproductive organs and disorders.

Hematology

Study of blood and blood disorders.

Hematoma

Collection or mass of blood.

Hemoglobin

Blood protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Malignant cancerous tumor originating in liver cells.

Hepatoma

Tumor of the liver.

Hyperglycemia

Excessive sugar in the blood.

Hyperthyroidism

Condition of excessive activity of the thyroid gland.

Hypodermic

Pertaining to under the skin.

Hypogastric

Pertaining to below the stomach.

Hypoglycemia

Deficient or low sugar in the blood.

iatrogenic

Pertaining to an adverse condition produced by medical treatment or a physician.

ileum

Third part of the small intestine.

ilium

Upper part of the hip bone.

incision

Process of cutting into.

Leukemia

Cancerous condition characterized by excessive growth of white blood cells.

Leukocyte

White blood cell.

Leukocytosis

Abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells.

Nephrectomy

Surgical removal of a kidney.

Nephritis

Inflammation of a kidney.

Nephrologist

Specialist in the study and treatment of kidney diseases.

Nephrology

Study of kidneys and kidney disorders.

Nephrosis

Abnormal condition of the kidney.

Neural

Pertaining to nerves.

Neuralgia

Nerve pain.

Neurologic

Pertaining to the nervous system and neurology.

Neurology

Study of the nervous system and its disorders.

Oncologist

Specialist in the study and treatment of tumors and cancer.

Oncology

Study of tumors and cancer.

Ophthalmologist

Specialist in the study and treatment of eye disorders.

Ophthalmoscope

Instrument for visual examination of the eye.

Optician

Specialist who grinds lenses and fits eyeglasses.

Optometrist

Health professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

Osteitis

Inflammation of bone.

Osteoarthritis

Inflammation of bones and joints.

Osteotomy

Incision or cutting into a bone.

Pathogenic

Pertaining to producing or causing disease.

Pathologist

Specialist in the study of disease.

Pathology

Study of disease.

Pediatric

Pertaining to the medical care of children.

Pericardium

Structure or membrane surrounding the heart.

Prognosis

Prediction of the course and outcome of a disease condition.

Prostate gland

Male gland surrounding the neck of the bladder.

Psychiatrist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Psychiatry

Branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders.

Psychology

Study of the mind and mental processes.

Radiology

Study of X-rays and imaging techniques.

Renal

Pertaining to the kidney.

Resection

Process of cutting out or removing a portion of an organ or structure.

Retrocardiac

Pertaining to behind the heart.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nose.

Sarcoma

Malignant tumor of connective tissue.

Subhepatic

Pertaining to below the liver.