2.2 Medical Terminology

basic medical terms including body structure and function, disease processes, and abdominal regions.

Anatomy

The study of the structure of the body (how the body is built)

Physiology

The study of the functions of the body (how the body works)

Homeostasis

The process of maintaining internal stability

Disease

Failure to maintain homeostasis for any reason

Pathology (path)

The study of disease (origin, nature and course of diseases)

Diagnosis (DX/dx)

Identifying an illness

Prognosis

Predicting the probable course of the disease and its probable outcome

Sign

Objective evidence of disease; for example, blood pressure and temperature

Symptom

Subjective evidence of disease; for example, pain, or loss of appetite

Acute

Condition that has a rapid onset, sharp effects and short duration

Chronic

Condition that has a slow onset, mild symptoms and long duration.

Inflammation

The body’s response to injury or destruction of tissues (Key indicators: redness, swelling, heat and pain)

Infection

One of the most common forms of disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses

Trauma

A physical or psychological injury (e.g., a head wound or emotional stress after an accident)

Treatment

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury

Remission

Temporary disappearance of the symptoms and signs of a disease.

Where is Epigastric region

On top of the stomach

Where is Umbilical region

Pertaining to the navel

Where is Hypochondriac region

Below the ribs

where is Lumbar region

Pertaining to the loin (part of the body on both sides of the spine)

where is Iliac region

Pertaining to the hip

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