M.L- ALL TERMS

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Adren/o; Adrenal/o

Adrenal

Gonad/o

Gonads

Testic/o

testicals

Ovari/o

Ovaries

Pancreat/o

Pancreas

Parathyroid/o

Parathyroid glands

Lact/o

Milk

-dipsia

thirst

Crin/o; -crine

Secrete; secretion

Thyr/o; Thyroid/o

Thyroid gland

Thym/o

Thymus

Glyc/o; gluc/o

Sugar; glucose

Calc-; calci-

Calcium

Pineal/o

Pineal gland

Pituit/o; pituitar/o

Pituitary gland

Endocrinologist

A medical specialist focused on the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal and the endocrine glands

Hyperpituitarism

A condition caused by excessive secretion of growth hormones from the pituitary gland

Hypopituitarism

A condition resulting from insufficient secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland, leading to various hormonal deficiencies.

Pinealoma

A rare tumor of the pineal gland.

Hypothyroidism

A condition characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, resulting in insufficient production of thyroid hormones.

Thyromegaly

An enlargement of the thyroid gland

Hypercalcemia

a condition marked by elevated calcium levels in the blood

Pancreatitis

inflammation of the pancreas

Hypoglycemia

a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels.

Polydipsia

excessive thirst often associated with diabetes or other medical conditions.

Polyphagia

a condition characterized by excessive hunger

Adrenalitis

inflammation of the adrenal glands.

Hypogonadism

reduced or absent hormone secretion from the gonads, leading to decreased libido, infertility, and other symptoms.

Thymectomy

surgical removal of the thymus gland

Adrenalectomy

surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.

Hyperparathyroidism

excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone

Pancreatectomy

surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas

Angi/o; vas/o; vascul/o

blood vessels

Arteri/o

arteries

Valv/o; valvul/o

valves of the heart

Capill/o

capillaries

Aort/o

Aorta

Phleb/o; Ven/o

veins

-globin

protein

embol

Something inserted/foreign

-penia

deficiency

thromb/o

clot

ather/o

fatty substance; plaque

infarction

Sudden insufficiency of blood

septic

infection or rotten

-blast

a developing or immature cell

angioplasty

Surgical repair of a blood vessel; a procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries.

angiostenosis

narrowing of a blood vessel

Angiitis / Vasculitis

inflammation of blood vessels, which can affect circulation.

arteriosclerosis

hardening or thickening of the arterial walls and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls.

arteriostenosis

narrowing of an artery

atherectomy

surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior of an artery

bradycardia

abnormally slow heart rate

arteriectomy

surgical removal of an artery or a portion of an artery

electrocardiogram

the record of the electrical activity of the myocardium. It is used to diagnose heart conditions and monitor heart health.

embolus

Foreign object that is circulating in the blood (air, clot, etc)

carditis

inflammation of the heart

leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infection.

cardiomegaly

Abnormal enlargement of the heart

cardiomyopathy

any disease of the heart muscle

Endocarditis

Infection and inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.

Valvuloplasty

A surgical procedure to repair a heart valve.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell that carries oxygen

Hematologist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders.

Leukopenia

Abnormally low number of white blood cells

leukemia

A type of cancer that affects blood cells, leading to an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

myocardial infarction

heart attack

myocarditis

inflammation of the heart muscle

myocardium

Heart muscle

pericarditis

inflammation of the surrounding of the heart

phlebitis

inflammation of a vein

tachycardia

abnormally rapid heart rate

thrombocyte

platelet, which plays a crucial role in blood clotting

thrombocytopenia

a condition characterized by low platelet count in the blood, leading to increased risk of bleeding.

septicemia

a serious bloodstream infection that occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to sepsis.

aneurysm

a weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery

aneurysmectomy

surgical removal of an aneurysm

Trache/o

trachea or windpipe

bronch/o

bronchus or bronchial tube

thorac/o; -thorax

chest; pleural cavity

laryng/o

larynx or voice box

pharyng/o

pharynx or throat

Pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-

lung or air

pulm/o, pulmon/o

lung or pertaining to the lungs

-centesis

Puncture to collect fluid

pleur/o

Pleura, membrane that covers surface of the lungs

-pnea

breathing

phon/o

Voice or sound

-ptysis

Spitting

atel/o

incomplete or imperfect

ox/i; ox/o

oxygen or oxygenation

-ectasis

stretching or enlargement

capn/o; -capnia

carbon dioxide

tracheotomy

A surgical procedure to create an opening in the trachea to facilitate breathing.

pleurectomy

Surgical removal of the pleura

bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchus

tracheostomy

Creation of an opening in to the trachea to insert a tube

pyothorax

Accumulation of pus in the chest or pleural cavity

hypopnea

Abnormally shallow or slow breathing.

dyspnea

Difficulty or labored breathing.