Studied by 23 peopleAmbulatory
Able to walk
Diaphoresis
Excessive/abnormal sweating
Pallor
unnatural paleness
Triage
Prioritization of patient care
Asystole
without heartbeat
Tachycardia
fast/rapid heart rate
Bradycardia
slow heart rate
acute
rapid onset
chronic
long lasting
Axillary
pertaining to the armpit
Hemoptysis
coughing up blood
Dysuria
painful or difficult urination
Appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
angioplasty
surgical repair of a blood vessel
Thoracotomy
incision into the chest
cardiology
the study of the heart
hematology
the study of blood
neurology
the study of the nerves and the brain and spinal cord
ophthalmology
the study of the eye
Pathology
the study of disease
vertebra
backbone
diagnosis
Dx nature and cause of disease
cortex
outermost layer of an organ
Cephalic
pertaining to the head
rheumatology
study of joint
urology
study of the urinary system
gastroenterology
study of the stomach and intestines
oncology
study of tumors
gynecology
study of the female and female disease
Dermatology
the study of the skin
Gonads
general term for both ovaries and testes
Areola
nipple
granulosa
helper cells surrounding the primary oocyte
Vestibule
spaces between labia minora where the urethra and vagina empty
Fimbria
ciliated projection on the distal portion of both uterine tubes
Corpus Albicans
a degenerated structure in the ovaries
Sertoli
helper cells for the sperm
Tunica vaginalis
most superficial layer of connective tissue surrounding testes
Inguinal
canal where the vas deferens passes from scrotum to trunk
Tunica albuginea
fibrous capsule covering the ovaries
Semen
substance containing sperm, mucus, sugars, and certain chemicals
Prolactin
hormone regulating the production of gonadotropin milk
Oxytocin
hormone-regulating contraction of uterus and ejection of milk
Testosterone
responsible for masculinization at puberty
Progesterone
rising levels maintain the buildup of the endometrium
Estrogen
rising levels stimulate proliferation of the uterine lining
Gonadotropin-releasing
regulates production and secretion of hormone certain pituitary hormones
Follicle-stimulating hormone
initiates the development of primary follicle
luteinizing hormone
in females, a surge in this hormone is coupled with ovulation
human chorionic
hormone responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum
Fallopian tube
where fertilization takes place
Vagina
birth canal
Ovaries
female primary genitalia
Uterus
nourishes developing embryo
Prostate
secretes alkaline substance into semen
Spermatic cord
transports sperm into abdominal cavity
Epididymus
where sperm mature
Testes
male primary genitalia
seminiferous tubules
where sperm develop
Scrotum
houses testes
STD
sexually transmitted disease
STI
sexually transmitted infection
HPV
human papillomavirus
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
HSV
herpes simplex virus
HBV
hepatitis B virus
HCV
hepatitis C virus
UTI
urinary tract infection
C&S
culture and sensitivity
RPR
rapid plasma reagin
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
cryptorchidism
when the testes do not descent during late fetal development
masectomy
removal of breast usually because of cancer or debilitating tumors
vastectomy
serving or typing off the vas deferens; a form of birth control
mastitis
inflammation of the breast tissue
ectopic pregnancy
fertilized egg implants in fallopian tubes
abruptio placentae
the placenta tears away from the uterine walls
perinuem
area between vagina and anus
breech
fetus coming through the birth canal buttocks first
dysmenorrhea
difficult menstruation
follicle
egg and associated helper cells
Hypothyroidism
decreased Production of thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism
increased Production of tear thyroid hormones
Positive feedback
increase in hormones secretion
Negative feedback
decrease in hormones secretion
Endocrine
type of secretion that does not leave the body
Hormone
Chemicals Secreted into the body with effects on distant target cells
Steroids
Potent hormones that can pass through the membrane that changes DNA
Cushing's syndrome
Over secretion of cortisol
Diabetes mellitus
Disorder caused by decreased insulin secretion
Goiter
enlarged thyroid gland
Endometriosis
endometrial tissue is outside the uterus
Amenorrhea
not having a menstrual cycle
Ectopic pregnancy
imputation of the embryo in the wrong place
Cryptorchidism
failure of the testes to descend into the scrotal sack
Erectile dysfunction disorder
inability to initiate maintain an erection
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
enlargement of the Prostate not cancerous
Hydrocele
fluid around the testes
Androgen insensitivity
Genetic disorder tissues don't respond to testosterone
Prostate cancer
uncontrollable spread malignant prostate Cells
Note
Flashcard