Last quiz of med term!

Men/o

Menstrual cycle

Stomat/o

Mouth

Andr/o

Male

Lymph/o

Lymph (clear fluid in lymphatic system)

Jejun/o

Jejunum

Gloss/o

Tongue

Cholecyst/o

Gallbladder

Bucc/o

Cheek

Metr/o

Uterus

Inflammation of the lining of the uterus

Endometritis

Refers to black tarry stools that are typically the result of digested blood

Melena

Surgical procedure when a kidney is removed

Nephrectomy

Type of white blood cell that is the body’s first line of defense in the immune system

Macrophage

Lingu/o

Tongue

Orch/o

Testes

Mast/o

Breast

Lymphoden/o

Lymph nodes

ile/o

ileum

Gastr/o

Stomach

Chol/e

Cholesterol

Cheil/o

The lip

Salping/o

Fallopian tubes

Medical procedure used to examine the inside of the stomach using a gastroscope

Gastroscopy

Refers to the passage of fresh blood through the rectum, typically in the form of bright red stools

Hematochezia

The backward tilting or turning of an organ or structure

Retroversion

Surgical procedure where the spleen is removed

Splenectomy

Process in which certain cells, called phagocytes engulf and digest foreign particles

Phagocytosis

Or/o

Mouth

Epididym/o

Tube located at the back of the testes

Aden/o

Gland

Lact/o

Milk

Oophor/o

Ovary

Refers to a medication or treatment that’s used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting

Antiemetic

Balan/o

Glans penis which is the rounded, sensitive tip of the male penis

Labi/o

The lips

Cec/o

Cecum

Oo

Eggs or ovum

Clear colorless fluid that circulates the lymphatic system

Lymph

An organ in your body that helps filter blood, remove old red blood cells, and fight infections

Spleen

A small organ located behind the breastbone in the chest. Produces and matures T cells.

Thymus

Surgical procedure where the thymus gland is removed

Thymectomy

A small band of tissue that connects or restricts the movement of a part of the body. (Underside of your tongue to bottom of your mouth)

Frenulum

Medical term for vomiting

Emesis

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

Menorrhagia

The process of chewing food

Mastication

Inflammation of the liver

Hepatitis

Yellowish substance produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Processed by the liver and then excreted in bile

Bilirubin

term for enlarged spleen

Splenomegaly

Condition where there is a buildup of lymph fluid. Leading to swelling typically in the arms and legs

Lymphedema

Strong acid produced by the stomach to aid in digestion

Hydrochloric acid

Digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Bile

Inflammation of the bladder

Cystitis

When immune system reacts to something that is typically harmless, like pollen or certain foods

Hypersensitivity

Anaphylaxis

Severe life threatening allergic reaction quickly after exposure to allergen

Papillae

Small raised structures on the surface of the tongue where they contain taste buds

Folds and wrinkles found on certain parts of the body such as the stomach or roof of mouth

Rugae

Condition which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum before birth

Cryptochidism

Wave like muscle contractions that move food, liquid, waste through digestive tract

Peristalsis

Functional unit of the kidney that helps produce urine by filtering blood, reabsorbing necessary substances, and excreting wastes

Nephron

Inability to control bladder or bowel movements

Incontinence

Presence of blood in the urine

Hematuria

A cluster of tiny blood cells where blood filtration begins in the kidneys (is part of the nephron)

Glomerulus

Pair of tubes in the female reproductive system that connect ovaries to uterus. Where fertilization typically occurs

Fallopian tubes

Surgical procedure that involves the placement of implants in the breast area

Breast augmentation

Reproductive cells that carry half the genetic information necessary for reproduction

Gametes

Birth defect where the opening of the urethra is on the top side of the penis in males, or in the wrong place in females

Epispadias

The inflammation or irritation of the head of the penis

Balanitis

Hormone in the male testes that plays key role in male puberty

Testosterone

Condition where a person produces an abnormally small amt of urine

Oliguria

Medical term for kidney stones

Nephrolithiasis

Pain or discomfort associated with menstruation

Dysmenorrhea

Process in which a mature egg is released from one of the ovaries

Ovulation

Condition where there is an absense of semen in the ejaculate

Aspermia

Birth defect in males where the opening of the urethra is located on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip

Hypospadias

Helps with sperm motility

Flagellum

Fluid filled sac that forms around the testicle, often causing swelling in the scrotum

Hydrocele

Surgical procedure in which all or part of the bladder is removed

Cystectomy

Medical term that refers to a kidney tumor

Nephroma

Simple surgery for men to prevent pregnancy

Vasectomy

The process by which a woman’s body produces milk after childbirth

Lactation

Condition where the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back over the head

Phimosis

Rare medical condition where a male is born without testicles

Anorchia

Pain or discomfort while urinating

Dysuria

The area of skin and tissue located between the genitals and the anus

Perineum

Medical term for erectile dysfunction

Impotence

What is the flow of urine?

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra