terminology quiz #3

cyan/o

blue

leuk/o

white

albin/o

white

erythr/o

red

eosin/o

red

melan/o

black

chlor/o

green

purpur/o

purple

xanth/o

yellow

poli/o

gray

cyanosis

blueness due to cold or not enough oxygen in blood

leukemia

overabundance of white blood cells

albinism

inherited condition leads to someone having very light skin, hair, and eyes

erythropoiesis

production of red blood cells

melanoma

black pigment/tumor of the skin

chlorophyll

pigment found in plants, healthy in green, leafy vegetables or supplements

purpura

small blood vessels break under skin, causing skin hemorrhages

xanthoderma

yellowish coloration of skin, can be known as jaundice

poliomyelitis

viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord

analgesics

pain medication

antacids

neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion or and upset stomach

antibiotics

antimicrobial/antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections

anticoagulants

blood thinners, prevent or reduce coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time

anticonvulsants

treatment of epileptic seisures

antidepressants

used to treat major depressive disorder, some anxiety disorders, some chronic pain conditions, and to help manage some addictions

antihistamines

treat high fever and other allergies

antihypertensives

treat hypertension, prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as a stroke and a myocardial infarction (heart attack)

diuretics

"water pill", promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine

hypnotics

"sleeping pill or sedative", induce sleep and treat insomnia

hypoglycemic agents

lower glucose levels in the blood, used in the treatment of diabetes and mellitus

tranquilizers

treatment of anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and disturbances of the mind