Med Terms Chapter 1 - Primary Terms

Abdominocentesis

The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

Angiography

a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium

Appendectomy

surgical removal of the appendix

Appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

Arterionecrosis

tissue death of an artery or arteries

Arteriosclerosis

abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

Arteriostenosis

abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries

Arthalgia

pain in one or more joints

Colostomy

surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

Diarrhea

the frequent flow of loose or watery stools

Edema

swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body

Gastralgia

pain in the stomach

Gastritis

inflammation of the stomach lining

Gastrodynia

pain in the stomach

Gastroenteritis

inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines

Gastrosis

any disease of the stomach

Hemorrhage

the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

Hepatomegaly

abnormal enlargement of the liver

Hypertension

the elevation of arterial blood pressure to a level that is likely to cause damage to the cardiovascular system

Hypotension

lower than normal arterial blood temperature

Inflammation

a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues

Interstitial

between, but not within, the parts of a tissue

Intramuscular

within the muscle

Malaise

a feeling of general discomfort, often the first indication if an infection or disease

Mycosis

any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

Myelopathy

any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord

Myopathy

any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

Myoplasty

surgical repair of a muscle

Neroplasty

surgical repair of a nerve or nerves

Neurorrhaphy

surgical suturing together the ends of a nerve

Otorhinolaryngology

the study of the ears, nose, and throat

Pathology

study of disease

Perinatal

the time and events surrounding birth

Postnatal

the time and events after birth

Prenatal

period from conception to birth

Pyoderma

any acute inflammation of the renal pelvis

Pyrosis

heartburn

Tendinitis

inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint

Tonsillitis

inflammation of the tonsils