Week 7 Medical Terminology GPS

mal-

Bad, difficult

mega-

large

leuk/o-

white

lymph/o

lymph tissue

lysis-

destruction

thrombo-

clot

Compression

To apply pressure, either to reduce swelling, prevent further injury, or stop bleeding

cyanosis

blueness due to cold or not enough oxygen in the blood

Hemolysis

destruction of red blood cells (erythrocytes)

Leukemia

a cancer of the body’s blood forming tissues, including bone marrow and the lymphatic system.

lipoma

a benign tumor of fatty tissue.

Lymphoma

cancer that begins in the cells of the lymph system.

Malaise

a general feeling of being ill or having body discomfort.

Megacolon

Dilation and hypertrophy of the colon.

Thrombocytosis

elevated platelet count in the blood due to another condition.

Thrombosis

a condition whereby a blood clot blocks the flow of blood within a blood vessel.