Med terms 6: Second Year

liq

liquid

Cal

calories

C

celsious

gtt

drop

hysterectomy

surgical procedure to remove the uterus

phebitis

inflammation of the vein

ostetitis

inflammation of the bone

perspiration

secretion of sweat

hypoxia

no oxygen

first aid

immediate care given to a victim

fomite

an object or surface that can carry infectious organisms

femur

thigh bone

fascia

protects the muscles

dystrophy

the weakening of a muscle

dilate

to make bigger

calcaneus

tarsal bone

adenitis

imflammation of a lymph node

aphasia

loss of speech

aspiration

the inhaling of foreign substances

carpal

wrist bone

sphygmomanometer

instrument used to measure blood pressure.

Peristalsis

rhythmic movement in involuntary muscles

Nonpathogen

microorganisms that are not capable of causing diseases

Paresis

muscle weakness

hypoxia

no oxygen

hemoptysis

spitting up blood

Alopecia

loss of hair

Jack Knife’s position

pt lies down on abdomen, head and leg inclined down, rectal area elevated

Sims Position

pt lies down on left side, right leg bent up near abdomen

Trendelenberg position

pt lies down on their back with their head lower than feet

lithotomy position

pt lies on their back with knees flexed and separated

inguinal

pertaining to the region where the thighs join the trunk

hyperpnea

increase in respiratory rate

defecate

to expel feces from the body

cryotherapy

cold treatment

diuretics

drugs that increase urinary output