LAB 3 - Terms

Hysteria

means lack of emotional control or actions

hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

inherent

means belonging to anything as a result of natural circumstances

inhibition

partial or complete restraint of any process

injection

means forcing a liquid into a part of the body or into a body cavity

inoculation

introduction of a virus or disease-producing microorganism into body to give protection against certain disease

insecticide

agent that is destructive to insects

insidious

means coming on in a stealthy manner

insomnia

means sleeplessness

insulin

substance produced by the pancreas

intercellular

between the cells of any structure

intermittent

occurring at intervals

intravenous

situated within a vein

intubation

insertion of a tube; as into larynx in diphtheria to introduce air

intussusception

telescoping or prolapsing of one part of the intestine into an adjacent part

inunction

application or rubbing of an ointment on the skin

involuntary

not under the control of the will

irrigation

washing out by steam of water or solution

irritant

agent that causes stimulation or undue sensitiveness to any part of the body

ischemia

lack of blood flow to a part of the body

isthmus

narrow structure connecting two larger parts

jaundice

yellowish discoloration of the skin due to bile

jurisprudence

application or study of legal principles

keloid

scar of the skin consisting of dense tissues, found most often in the Negro race

keratitis

inflammation of the cornea

ketonuria

presence of ketone bodies in the urine

ketosis

increase in ketone bodies in body tissues and fluid

Koplik’s spots

bright red spots in the mouth and throat found in early stages of measles

kyphosis

abnormal increase in thoracic curvature of the spine giving “hunch-back” appearance

idiosyncracy

personal peculiarity

ileo-femoral

pertains to ileum (last portion of small intestine) and femur (thigh bone)

illusion

false impression or interpretation of sensory image

immobilize

to prevent motion

immunization

protection against infection from any disease

impacted

firmly wedged in place

incise

to cut

incontinence

inability to control elimination of urine or feces

incubation

period of disease between implantation of pathogen and manifestation of symptoms of disease

induration

hardening of tissue

infection

invasion of body by disease-producing agents with resulting reaction to presence and their toxins

inflammation

condition resulting from irritation in any part of body, marked by pain, heat, redness, and swelling

inhalation

means drawing air, vapors, or fumes into the lungs

lacteals

lymph vessels in the intestines

laryngitis

inflammation of larynx

latent

condition that is concealed or not manifest

lateral

pertains to a side

lavage

washing out of an organ such as stomach or bowel

laxative

mild cathartic that promotes evacuation of intestines

lens

transparent crystalline structure in eye that converges or scatter light rays to focus images on retina

lentigo

small brownish pigmented areas on skin due increase amount of melanin (freckles)

lesion

break in body tissue, such as a sore or wound

lethargy

state of stupor, dullness, indifference, and lack of feeling

leukemia

disease of blood forming organs characterized by uncontrolled increase in the number of leukocytes

leukocytosis

increase in number of leukocytes in the blood

leukorrhea

whitish or yellowish viscid discharge from the vagina

ligament

touch, fibrous band binding together bones or supporting internal organs

ligate

to bind or tie with ligature

liniment

oily preparation for rubbing on skin

lipoma

benign tumor composed of fatty tissue

local

limited to one part or place, not general

lochia

vaginal discharge following childbirth

lordosis

abnormal increase in lumbar curvature of spin ("swayback”)

lubricant

oily substance that relieves irritation

lumbar region

part of back between pelvis and thorax

lumen

cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ

lupus erythematosus

skin disease with inflammation and red scaly patches that induce atrophy, superficial scar formation, and follicular plugging

lymph

clear, colorless fluid carried by vessels that return fluid from body tissues of the heart

lymphocytes

type of leukocyte

lymphoma

malignant condition of lymphoid tissue

malaise

vague feeling of bodily discomfort

malignant

deadly, tending to go from bad to worse

malingering

deliberate feigning or exaggeration of the symptoms of illness or injury, usually to arouse sympathy

malpractice

injurious or faulty treatment that results in injury, loss or damage

mania

disordered mental state of extreme excitement

masticate

to chew food

mastitis

inflammation of the breast

mastoiditis

inflammation of the mastoid bone

maturation

process of ripening or becoming fully developed

meatus

opening to some passageway in the body

meconium

dark green or black fecal substance in the intestines of the full grown fetus or newly born infant

medial

midline of the body or nearest that midline

membrane

thin layer of tissue covering a part or lining of body cavity

menarche

first menstrual cycle or first menstrual bleeding in female human beings

meninges

membranes that cover brain and spinal cord

meningitis

inflammation of meninges

neurosis

mental or psychiatric disorder characterized by fears, anxiety, and compulsions

nevus

congenital circumscribed discolored area of skin, either vascular or nonvascular

nocturia

excessive urination at night

nutrition

process of using food for growth and development

obese

extremely fat

obstetrics

branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor and puerperium

ointment

greasy, semi-solid preparation for external use on body

oliguria

scanty secretion of urine

onset

beginning of illness when first symptoms of disease appear

oophorectomy

surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries

ophthalmologist

physician who specializes in treatment disorders of the eye

opiate

drug containing or derived from opium

optician

grinds lenses and fits eyeglasses

optometrist

measures vision and prescribed glasses for visual defects

oral

pertains to mouth