Medical Terminology Review EXAM 4

Lymphopoiesis

Formation of lymph.

Lymphoma

The malignant tumor of lymph nodes and lymph tissue.

Mesenteric nodes

Lymph nodes in the intestinal region.

HIV

The virus that causes AIDS.

Immunoglobulins

Proteins that act to protect the body by destroying antigens.

Lymphocytopenia

Deficiency of lymphocytes in the blood.

Hodgkin lymphoma

Malignant tumor of lymph nodes.

Herpes simplex

Viral infection causing blisters on skin of lips, nose, or genitals.

ELISA

Screening test to detect anti-HIV antibodies in the bloodstream.

Interstitial fluid

Fluid in the spaces between cells.

Lymphadenitis

Inflammation of lymph glands (nodes).

Macrophage

Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes that swallows foreign substances.

Interleukins

Proteins that stimulate the growth of T cells.

Multiple myeloma

The malignant tumor of bone marrow cells.

Asplenia

The absence of the spleen.

Inguinal nodes

Term for lymph nodes located in the groin area.

Splenomegaly

Enlargement of the spleen.

Toxin

A poison.

Thymus

Mediastinal T cell producer.

Adenoids

Nasopharyngeal lymph tissue.

Macrophage

Large phagocyte found in lymph nodes.

Thymectomy

The term that means removal of the thymus gland.

Lymphopoiesis

Formation of lymph.

Lymphadenopathy

Disease of the lymph glands (nodes).

Lymphedema

The swelling of tissue due to accumulation of lymph fluid.

Osteogenesis

Formation of bone.

Striated muscle

The type of muscle that controls voluntary movements.

Hypertrophy

Excessive development (increase in cell size).

Ganglion cyst

A fluid-filled sac arising from joint capsules or tendons.

Myocardial

Pertaining to heart muscle.

Smooth muscle

The type of muscle that controls involuntary movements such as digestion.

Acromion

Outward extension of the shoulder bone.

Xiphoid process

The lower, narrow portion of the sternum.

Acetabulum

The term that is spelled correctly.

Clavicle

The collarbone.

Osteomalacia

The term that means softening of bone.

Scapula

The shoulder bone.

Scapula

The shoulder bone (duplicate entry for clarification).

Cartilage

The term that is spelled correctly.

Polymyalgia

The term that means pain of many muscles.

Epiphysis

The end of a long bone.

Olecranon

The large process in the elbow joint.

Carp/o

The combining form that means wrist bones.

Tibia

The larger of the two lower leg bones.

Cancellous bone

Spongy, porous bone tissue.

Osteitis

The term that means inflammation of bone.

Scoliosis

Lateral curvature of the spinal column.

Gouty arthritis; gout

Inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid accumulation.

Clavicul/o

The combining form that means collar bone.

Malleolus

The rounded process on both sides of the ankle joint.

Ligament

Fibrous tissue connecting bones to other bones.

Kyphosis

Posterior curvature of the spine due to osteoporosis.

Phalanges

The term for finger and toe bones.

Test in which blood sample is spun in a test tube so that the red blood cells (RBCs) fall to the bottom and the percentage of RBCs is determined:

Hematocrit

The condition of malignant neoplasm of bone marrow:

Multiple myeloma

Anticoagulant found in the blood

Heparin

The combining form phag/o means:

To eat or swallow

White blood cell (WBC) with reddish granules; numbers increase in allergic reactions:

Eosinophil

A deficiency of white blood cells:

Leukocytopenia

A reticulocyte is an:

Immature erythrocyte

formation of blood cells:

Hematopoiesis

Condition associated with sideropenia, causing deficient production of hemoglobin:

Iron deficiency anemia

Lack of mature red cells owing to inability to absorb vitamin B12:

Pernicious anemia

The combining form that means nucleus:

Kary/o

A blood smear is examined to determine the shape or form of cells:

RBC morphology

The term for a cell that ingests or engulfs other cells:

Phagocyte

 The combining form that means bone marrow:

Myel/o

Swelling; fluid leaks out into tissue spaces:

Edema

A substance that stimulates the production of an antibody:

Antigen

White blood cell that destroys foreign material by phagocytosis:

Neutrophil

The inherited condition of excessive bleeding caused by lack of blood clotting factors:

Hemophilia

study of cells:

Cytology

Excessive deposits of iron throughout the body:

Hemochromatosis