TERMS 6201 (36-136)

absence of urine excretion from the body

Anuria

limited ability to understand or use symbols of language; either spoken or written

Aphasia

temporary cessation of breathing; asphyxia

Apnea

variation from normal rhythm of the heart

Arrhythmia

small artery

arteriole

condition marked by thickening and hardening of the arteries due to loss of elasticity

Arteriosclerosis

neuralgia or pain in the joint

Arthralgia

inflammation of the joint

Arthritis

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

ascites

listening to sounds within the body

Auscultation

lack or loss of strength and energy; weakness

Asthenia

mild protein precipitant for local application to harden skin, decrease secretion, or coagulate bleeding

Astringent

Lack of motor coordination due to dysfunction of the cerebellum; zigzag movement due to drinking alcohol or other CNS depressants

Ataxia

incomplete expansion of the lungs at birth, or the collapse of the adult lung

Atelectasis

any closed sac or cyst of noninflammatory origin filled with a gruel-like material

Atheroma

a lesion of the large or medium-sized arteries with deposits in the blood vessel lining (intima) of yellowish plaques containing cholesterol, lipoid material, and lipophages

Atherosclerosis

lack of normal strength or tone

Atonia, atony

inflammation of skin caused by allergy to substances either ingested or inhaled

Atopic dermatitis

a wasting away in the size of cell, tissue, organ, or other body part

Atrophy

mutation to a less virulent form

Attenuation

premonitory sensation that often precedes an epileptic fit

Aura

presence of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood

Azotemia

the presence of bacteria in the blood

Bacteremia

digestive juice made in the liver and stored in gallbladder for breaking up fat globules

bile

a bile pigment

Bilirubin

presence of bile in the urine

Biliuria

inflammation of the eyelids

Blepharitis

intestine

bowel

abnormal slowness of the heartbeat (usually less than 60 beats/min)

Bradycardia

dilation of the bronchial tubes

Bronchiectasis

abnormal blowing or swishing sound heard during auscultation of an artery or organ

bruit

grinding of the teeth other than normal chewing, especially when such movements occur during sleep

Bruxism

pertaining to or characterized by large blisters or cutaneous vesicles filled with serous fluid

Bullous

sac or sac-like cavity filled with viscid fluid and situated at places in tissue where friction would otherwise develop

Bursa

inflammation of a bursa, often characterized by difficulty of movement in body joints

Bursitis

profound and marked state of constitutional disorder; general ill health and malnutrition

Cachexia

a broad, shallow, hyperkeratotic skin lesion

Callus

malignant new growth made of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues causing metastasis

Carcinoma

enlargement of the heart

Cardiomegaly

disease of the heart

Cardiopathy

any destructive process by which complex substances are converted by living cells into more simple compounds; destructive metabolism

Catabolism

pertaining to the abdomen

Celiac

diffuse inflammation process in solid tissues; characterized by edema, pain, redness, and possible interference with function

Cellulitis

pertaining to the head or the head end of the body

Cephalic

pertaining to the blood vessels of the cerebrum or brain

Cerebrovascular

waxy secretion in the ear

Cerumen

neck region (C1 - C7)

cervical

the primary lesion of syphilis

Chancre

infection that begins as a pustule on genitals, grows rapidly, and finally breaks down into a virulent ulcer that discharges pus

Chancroid

condition marked by fissuring and dry scaling of the red surface of the lips and angles of the mouth; characteristic of riboflavin deficiency

Cheilosis

inflammation of the gall bladder

Cholecystitis

presence or formation of a gallstone(s)

Cholelithiasis

stoppage or reduction of bile flow

Cholestasis

end stage liver disease involving progressive destruction of liver cells accompanied by failure of hepatic cell function, poor blood flow in the liver, and an increase in connective tissue

Cirrhosis

region of the coccyx (tailbone)

coccygeal

acute abdominal pain

Colic

inflammation of the colon

Colitis

a plug of dried sebum in the excretory duct; closed comedo \= "whitehead"; open comedo \= "blackhead"

Comedo

born with (e.g., congenital deformity)

Congenital

delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eyeball

Conjunctiva

well-defined deep hyperkeratotic skin lesion

Corn

nitrogenous waste excreted in urine

creatinine

measure of the efficiency of the kidneys in removing creatinine from the blood

creatinine clearance

use of coldness for therapeutic effects

Cryotherapy

bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane caused by excessive concentration of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood

Cyanosis

paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye and thus paralysis of accommodation

Cycloplegia

a sac or cavity usually containing fluid or semisolid material

Cyst

inflammation of urinary bladder

Cystitis

the act of lying down; a bed sore (decubitus ulcer)

Decubitus

elimination of feces from the digestive track through the anus

defecation

brief discharges of electricity applied across the chest to stop dysrhythmias

defibrillation

an inflammation of the skin

Dermatitis

Shedding of epithelial elements; chiefly of the skin in scales or sheets

Desquamation

something (an agent, drug, etc) causing diabetes mellitus

Diabetogenic

perspiration, especially from sweat glands as perfuse perspiration

Diaphoresis

an agent that causes increased secretion from sweat glands

Diaphoretic

relaxation (dilation) of the ventricles of the heart as they fill with blood (opposite of systole)

Diastole

double vision

Diplopia

inflammation and formation of small pouches along the border of the colon; such pouches fill with feces, which creates irritation leading to inflammation and abscess

Diverticulitis

abnormal outpouching in the intestinal wall

diverticulosis

the first or proximal portion of the small intestine extending from the pylorus to the jejunum

Duodenum

morbid condition of the blood

Dyscrasia

inflammation of the intestine with evacuation containng blood and mucus

Dysentery

impairment in performing voluntary movements

Dyskinesia

painful or difficult menstruation

Dysmenorrhea

impairment in digestive function

Dyspepsia

difficulty in swallowing

Dysphagia

impaired or difficult speech

Dysphasia

a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort which could be a symptom of restlessness, depression, anxiety, etc.

Dysphoria

difficult or labored breathing

Dyspnea

loss of muscle tone; involuntary, irregular muscle contraction

Dystonia

disorder arising from faulty nutrition or infection

Dystrophy

pain or difficulty in urination

Dysuria

extravasation of blood under the skin, usually with skin discoloration (e.g., a small bruise)

Ecchymosis

convulsion or coma occurring in pregnant women; usually associated with hypertension, edema, or proteinuria

Eclampsia

location away from the normal position

Ectopic

skin inflammation accompanied by itching, exudation, and the formation of scales or crust

Eczema

presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces; demonstratable accumulation of excessive fluid in subcutaneous tissues

Edema

conducting away from a structure

Efferent

obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot brought from another location (a thrombus that has broken loose)

Embolism