hosa medical spelling

antihistamine

a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds

chromosome

a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order

squelched

subdued or overcome

hypnotherapy

the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy

immunotherapy

the treatment or prevention of disease by taking measures to increase immune system functioning (as by the administration of antibodies or hyposensitization)

hyposensitization

Decreased sensitivity

astringents

Liquid that helps remove the excess oil in the skin

bronchial

relating to or associated with the bronchi

bronchoconstriction

Constriction, or blockage, of the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs.

bronchodilator

a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

caries

soft decayed area in a tooth

cerebellum

a major division of the vertebrate brain

conjunctivitis

pinkeye; inflammation of the _________

arteriosclerosis

sclerosis of the arterial walls

decongestants

drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, especially of the upper or lower respiratory tract

diabetes mellitus

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria

diaphragm

a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

dyslexia

impaired ability to learn to read

electroencephalogram

a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain

eczema

generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin

enuresis

inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination

epistaxis

nosebleed

Eustachian tube

either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx

glucagon

a hormone secreted by the pancreas

naprosyn

a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain

gluteus maximus

the outermost of the three gluteal muscles

glycemic index

a measure of how the ingestion of a particular food affects blood glucose levels

glycogen

one form in which body fuel is stored

glycosylated

descriptive of molecules to which sugar groups have been added

gurney

a metal stretcher with wheels

hemangioma

benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels

hematoma

a localized swelling filled with blood

heredity

the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next

histamine

amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels

hydrocortisone

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

hyperglycemia

abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes

hyperopia

abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects

islet cells

Cells produces insulin & glucagon

ketoacidosis

acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies

ketones

Fragments formed by the tissues during incomplete use of fat for energy, and released into the blood.

lacrimal glands

located on the underside of the upper eyelid just above the outer corner of each eye; secretes lacrimal fluid (tears)

laparoscopy

laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)

lunula

the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail

melanin

insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers

mucous membrane

mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior

mucus

protective secretion of the mucous membranes

nausea

disgust so strong it makes you feel sick

nebulizer

device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment

nephropathy

a disease affecting the kidneys

nicotine

an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco

oncologist

doctor for treating cancer and tumors

otitis media

inflammation of the middle ear

palate

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

papillae

small rough elevations on tongue and roof of mouth; contain taste buds

endocrinologist

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system

pilomotor reflex

reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

pinna

the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear

platelets

tiny, disk-shaped bodies in the blood, important in blood clot formation

pneumonia

respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

polyuria

excessive secretion of urine

prosthesis

corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body

pulmonary

relating to or affecting the lungs

retinopathy

disease of the retina

rheumatologist

a physician specializing in rheumatic diseases

rhinovirus

any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections

sclera

whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball

sebaceous glands

oil glands in the skin

sebum

the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands

seizure

the taking possession of something by legal process

sphenopalatine

This branch of the maxillary artery supplies the nasal cavity and anterior hard palate.

ganglioneuroma

tumor is composed solely of mature Schwann cells and mature ganglion cells

sternutation

a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose

suture

thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together

tragus

a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear

tympanotomy

incision into the eardrum

umbilical cord

membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta

varicella zoster

Chicken Pox

vitreous body

the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball

zoonosis

an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

pediatric

of or relating to the medical care of children

allergist

a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies

abdomen

portion of the trunk between the chest and the pelvis

abscess

colletion of pus

alignment

arranging in a straight line of anatomical position

ambulant

able to walk, not confined to bed

ancillary

something that assists another action

anoxia

deficiency of oxygen

antigen

substance that induces the formation of antibodies

aspirate

to draw in or out by suction

axilla

armpit

biopsy

excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopec examination to establish a diagnosis

bulimia

exessive or insatiable appetite, neurotic disorder characterized by bouts of excessive overeating followed by voluntary vomiting, fasting, or induced diarrhea

callus

hardenede skin, hypertrophied thickening of circumsribed area of horny layer of skin, osseous material between healing adjacent fractured ends of bone

canthus

angle at either end of the eyelid slit

cardiovascular

pertaining the heart and blood vessels

cataract

opacity of lens and/or capsule of the eye

cerebrum

largest part of the brain with two hemispheres and surface convolutions called gyri

cilia

eyelashes, hairlike processes projecting from the epithelial cells

coccyx

four small fused rudimentary vertebrae at he base of the spinal column

cochlear

coilde cone-shaped tube within inner ear, contains the receptor for hearing