chapter 19-22 review Extra Study Set

by valeria

oncology

The medical term for the study of tumors

anaplasia

The one word medical term for backward development to a more primitive cell type with loss of differentiation of cells

metastasis

The medical term used for when a cancer moves beyond the original site

osteosarcoma

A one word medical term for connective tissue (flesh) cancerous tumor of bone

Neuroblastoma

The one word medical term for immature nervous tissue tumor

brachytherapy

The medical term for treatment delivered near the body (implant into the body)

verrucous

A medical term for a tumor with a wart-like growth

teletherapy

The medical term for treatment delivered far from the body

chemotherapy

The medical term for treatment with chemicals

cachexia

A one word medical term for a general ill feeling or bad health with malnutrition (wasting of muscle and emaciation)

angiogram

The medical term for an x-ray image of a vessel

Radiopaque

The medical term indicating that x-rays do not penetrate areas and the image appears white/light

tomography

A medical term for taking images of slices of the body

in vitro

The medical term for procedures performed outside a living organism, often in a test tube

radiologist

A specialist who studies and reads x-rays

Radiolucent

The medical term for x-rays that pass easily through areas and appear dark

AP

The medical abbreviation for an x-ray that enters from the front and exits out the back of the body

PET scan

An abbreviation for a radionuclide technique that produces images of the distribution of radioactivity in the body through emissions of positrons

MRI scan

An abbreviation for a technique that uses magnetic fields and radiowaves rather than x-rays to take an image.

antipyretic

A drug that works against fever is an:

antacid

Drug that neutralizes acid in the stomach:

diuretic

A drug that lowers blood pressure by promoting fluid excretion from the kidney is called a:

Toxicology

The study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body is called:

antihistamine

Drugs that block release of a substance that causes allergic reactions are called:

pharmacology

The study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs is called:

anesthetic

Drug that eliminates sensation is called an:

analgesic

Drugs that relieve pain are called:

antibiotic

A drug that works against bacteria is called an

emetic

Drug that promotes vomiting is called:

psychosis

The medical term for a medical illness where the patient has a loss of contact with reality associated with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and bizarre behavior.

agoraphobia

An abnormal fear of leaving your home or a safe place is called:

euphoria

An exaggerated feeling of well being is called

catatonia

A state of psychologically induced immobility with muscular rigidity

schizophrenia

The medical term for the illness of a split mind:

pyromania

A mental illness of a preoccupation or obsession with fire

anxiolytic

A drug that relieves anxiety or distress is called an:

psychologist

A PhD or EdD specializing in mental processes and how the brain functions in health and disease

psychiatrist

A medical doctor trained in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders

anorexia nervosa

A mental condition where the patient has an eating disorder marked by excessive dieting

radiographer

The medical term for one who takes x-ray images