Untitled Flashcard Set

Hepat/o

Relating to the liver.

Lingu/o

Relating to the tongue.

Lapar/o

Relating to the abdominal wall.

Pharyng/o

Relating to the pharynx (throat).

Lith/o

Relating to stones or calculi.

Enter/o

Relating to the intestines.

Salping/o

Relating to the fallopian tubes.

Hyster/o

Relating to the uterus.

Odont/o

Relating to teeth.

Cholecyst/o

Relating to the gallbladder.

Nephr/o

Relating to the kidneys.

Noct/o

Relating to night.

Olig/o

Relating to few or less than normal.

Or/o

Relating to the mouth.

-gravida

Referring to pregnancy.

-genesis

Indicating the origin or formation of something.

-stomy

Referring to the creation of an opening.

-pepsia

Relating to digestion.

-orexia

Relating to appetite.

-plasty

Referring to surgical repair or reconstruction.

Dysphagia

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing.

Lithotripsy

The use of shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.

Cystoscopy

A procedure to visually examine the lining of the bladder and the urethra using a thin, lighted instrument.

Ureteroplasty

Surgical repair of the ureter.

Gynecology

The study of the female reproductive system and its disorders.

Amniocentesis

A procedure to obtain amniotic fluid for testing.

Varicocele

Enlarged veins within the scrotum.

Epigastric

Referring to the upper central region of the abdomen, located over the stomach.

Polycystic

Characterized by the presence of multiple cysts.

Hematuria

Blood in the urine.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

A condition where the prostate gland is enlarged.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

An infection that affects the female reproductive organs.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Hematemesis

Vomiting blood.

Glucosuria

Sugar in the urine.

End-Stage Renal Disease

The last stage of chronic kidney disease.

Pyuria

Pus in the urine.

Erythropoietin

A hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Testosterone

A hormone that plays a key role in male reproductive tissues.

Estrogen

A hormone important for the regulation of the female reproductive system.

Ureters

Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Placenta

An organ that develops during pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.

Fallopian tubes

Tubes that transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.

Prostate gland

A gland that produces seminal fluid to nourish and transport sperm.

Vas deferens

The duct that carries sperm from the epididymis.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine.

Jejunum

The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.

Ileum

The last part of the small intestine.

Urinary bladder

The organ that stores urine.

Urethra

The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

Gallbladder

The organ that stores bile produced by the liver.

Pancreas

An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones.

Colon

The part of the large intestine that absorbs water and salt.

Gestation

The period of development from conception to birth.

Fibroids

Noncancerous growths of the uterus.

Ectopic pregnancy

A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus.

Vasectomy

A surgical procedure for male sterilization.

Fertilization

The process by which a sperm cell joins with an egg cell.

Obstetrics

The field of medicine that focuses on pregnancy and childbirth.

Catheterization

The process of inserting a catheter into the body.

NPO

A medical instruction meaning 'nothing by mouth'.

Fistula

An abnormal connection between two body parts.

Bariatric surgery

Surgery to aid in weight loss.

Jaundice

Often due to liver dysfunction.

Abruptio placenta

A serious pregnancy complication.

Dilation and curettage (D&C)

A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the uterus.

Crohn’s Disease

A type of inflammatory bowel disease.

Cirrhosis

Scarring of the liver due to long-term liver damage.

Azotemia

A medical condition characterized by high levels of nitrogen in the blood.

Dialysis

A procedure to remove waste products from the blood.

Celiac disease

An autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.

Oophoroma

A tumor of the ovary.