Medical Terminology: Anatomy, Pathology, and Procedures

benign

Mild, not cancerous, not recurrent; favorable for recovery.

bradycardia

Abnormally slow heartbeat, usually less than 60 bpm.

canthal

A corner of the eye.

caudalward

Toward the caudal, tail, or back end.

myocele

A muscle hernia or muscle protrusion.

celiotomy

Surgical incision into the abdominal cavity.

cheilocarcinoma

Cancer of the lip.

hemocyte

A blood cell.

angiectasis

Abnormal dilation/stretching of a blood vessel.

cholemesis

Vomiting of bile or gall.

lithiasis

Condition characterized by formation of stones.

leukocyte

A white (colorless) blood cell.

lingual

Pertaining to the tongue.

contrasimulant

A medicine or action against stimulation; helps alleviate or overcome stimulation.

erythrocytopenia

Deficiency in the number of red blood cells (erythropenia).

anesthesiology

The branch of medical science dealing with bringing about loss of sensation (e.g., during surgery).

odontic

Pertaining to teeth.

spondylous

Pertaining to the vertebrae or spinal column.

stenosis

Narrowing of a duct or canal.

transdermic

Through the skin.

lobotomy

Surgical severing of brain connections.

myringoscopy

Inspection of the eardrum using a myringoscope.

semenology

The study of semen.

melanosis

A condition with abnormal deposits of black pigment.

vasodilator

An agent that causes dilation of blood vessels.