Medical

Med Term and MA

Ascites

abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen, usually caused by portal hypertension from cirrhosis (80% of cases), heart failure, or cancer

Dyspepsia

Condition characterized by chronic or recurrent discomfort in the upper abdomen, including burning pain, early satiety, and bloating

Coloptosis

Prolapse or downward displacement of the colon

Cholecystitis

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Esophagoscope

Instrument to examine the esophagus

-plasty

Surgical Repair

Gastrophy

disease of the stomach

Xerosis

Abnormal condition of dry skin

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

Onychectomy

Excision of a nail

Sclerosis

Pathological thickening or hardening of body tissue, such as in artery walls

White Blood Cell

Leukocyte

Red Blood Cell

Erythrocyte

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CHEDDAR

Chief complaint

History

Examination

Details of the problem

Drugs and dosage

Assessment

Return visit info/referral

Subjective

Patients tells you

Objective

Information from vital signs/exam

Bradycardia

Slow heartbeat <60bpm

Suprarenal

Are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal Glands

Double vision

Diplopia

contra-/counter-

meaning "against" or "opposite"

Binding or surgical fixation of a bone or joint

-desis; Arthrodesis (joint fusion), Osteodesis (bone fixation)

meaning around or surrounding

peri-

Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one-half of the body

Eupnea

Good or normal breathing

Dystocia

Difficult childbirth

Pyloric Sphincter

Base of the stomach (pylorus) and the beginning of the duodenum

Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

Papillae

Derived from the Latin word pilus, meaning hair

Pil/o

Excision

Surgical removal of tissue

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans

Are the primary imaging procedure used to show the metabolic activity of body tissues

colectomy

excision, (Partial or total), of the colon.

Opinion not based on reason or actual experience

Prejudice

Radiologic study of an artery using a radiopaque medium

Angiography

Test used to detect aneurysm, hemorrhage, tumor and arteriosclerosis

Arteriography

appendic/o

Appendix

bucc/o

Cheek

chol/e

Bile or gall

cholang/i/o

Bile duct

cholecyst/o

Gallbladder

choledoch/o

Common bile duct

cirrh/o

Orange-yellow (often referring to the liver)

col/o

Colon or large intestine

duoden/o

Duodenum (first part of the small intestine)

enter/o

Intestines (usually the small intestine)

esophag/o

Esophagus

gastr/o

Stomach

gingiv/o

Gums

gloss/o

Tongue

hepat/o

Liver

ile/o

Ileum (third part of the small intestine)

jejun/o

Jejunum (second part of the small intestine)

labi/o

Lip

odont/o

Tooth

or/o

Mouth

pancreat/o

Pancreas

pharyng/o

Pharynx (throat)

proct/o

Anus and rectum

pylor/o

Pylorus (the opening from the stomach to the duodenum)

sial/o

Saliva or salivary gland

sigmoid/o

Sigmoid colon

Hemorrhoid

Enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region.

Ulcer

Circumscribed lesion of the skin or mucous membrane.

Hernia

Protrusion of any organ or structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is naturally contained.

Jaundice

Yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis (excess bilirubin).

Diverticulosis

Condition in which small, blisterlike pockets develop in the inner lining of the large intestine.

Anorexia

Lack or loss of appetite resulting in the inability to eat.

Ascites

Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen caused by a disease.

Borborygmus

Gurgling noises audible at a distance caused by the passage of gas through the intestine.

Crohn disease

Chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract.

Dysentery

Inflammation of the intestine caused by ingesting contaminated food/water resulting in bloody diarrhea.

Dyspepsia

Epigastric discomfort felt after eating; also called indigestion.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Abdominal pain and altered bowel function with no organic cause; also called spastic colon.

Melena

Dark colored, tarry stools resulting from the presence of altered blood.

Cholelithiasis

Presence or formation of gallstones.

Endoscopy

Visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument.

Barium enema

Radiographic examination of the rectum and colon after administration of a contrast medium into the rectum.

Upper GI series

Radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine following oral contrast (barium swallow).

Anastomosis

Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments.

Antacids

Agents that neutralize stomach acid.

Antiemetics

Agents that control nausea and vomiting.

Laxatives

Agents used to treat constipation.

Obstipation

Severe constipation that may be caused by an obstruction.

Flatus

Expelling air from a body orifice, especially from the anus.

Obstipation

Severe constipation that may be caused by an obstruction.

Flatus

Expelling air from a body orifice, especially from the anus.

Cachexia

Physical wasting that includes loss of weight and muscle mass.

Deglutition

The act of swallowing.

Steatorrhea

Passage of fat in feces.

-cele

hernia swelling

-centesis

surgical puncture

-clasis

to break; surgical fracture

-desis

binding, fixation (of a joint)

-dynia

pain

-ectasis

dilation, expansion

-ectomy

surgical removal/excision

-edema

swelling

-emesis

vomiting

-emia

blood condition

-iatry

medicine; treatment