Human Body Systems and Medical Terminology

Vocabulary flashcards covering the components, functions, roots, hormones, and related medical terminology for the endocrine, urinary, lymphatic, and reproductive systems.

Glands

Organs that produce and secrete hormones.

Hormones

Chemicals secreted by the glands.

aden/o

Root for gland.

Endocrine System

Body system that includes glands and hormones, and is associated with conditions such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Endocrine System Conditions and Terms

HYPOTHYROIDISM, HYPERTHYROIDISM, HYPOGLYCEMIA, HYPERGLYCEMIA, ADENOCARCINOMA, and ADENITIS.

Urinary System

Body system whose purpose is to filter blood, and remove liquid waste from the body.

UTI

Urinary tract infection.

NEPHR/O

Root word for kidneys.

Nephrologist

A specialist who cares for kidney, renal, and dialysis patients.

Urinary System Clinical Terms and Conditions

URETEROSTOMY, CYSTITIS, NEPHRITIS, NEPHROLOGY, NEPHROSTOMY, UROLOGY, UROLOGIST, OLIGURIA, POLYURIA, and HEMATURIA.

Lymphatic System

Body system whose purpose is to support the cardiovascular and immune systems.

Lymphatic System Structures

Tonsils, thymus gland, lymph nodes, and spleen.

Lymphatic System Terms

LYMPHADENOPATHY, TONSILECTOMY, LYMPHOCYTES, and LYMPH FLUID.

Reproductive System

Body system whose purpose is to create new life.

Female Reproductive Structures

Ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, ova, and vagina.

Female Reproductive Hormones

Estrogen and Progesterone.

Male Reproductive Structures

Testes, scrotum, sperm cells, epididymis, and vas deferens.

Male Reproductive Hormones

Testosterone.

Reproductive System Procedures

HYSTERECTOMY, HYSTEROSCOPY, VASECTOMY, and OOPHERECTOMY.