Amniocentesis
taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies
Bicornate uterus
a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches
Neonate
newborn baby
Dysplasia
marked by abnormal adult cells
Muscular dystrophy
progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles
Dystrophy
condition produced by faulty nutrition
Contractures
immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or wasting of tissue or muscle fibers
Electromyography
an electrodiagnostic assessment of the activity of the skeletal muscles
Meninges
Covering around the brain and the spinal cord
Anecephalic
No cranial vault and little cerebral tissue
Foramen Ovale
opening in the septum between the right and left atria of the fetal heart
Acyanotic
absence of a bluish appearance of the skin and mucous membranes
Adenosarcoma
a cancerous gland like tumor such as wilms' tumor
Ataxic
uncoordinated gait associated with pathology of the central nervous system
Azoospermia
an absence of spermatozoa in the seaman
Dysplasia
marked by abnormal adult cells
Electromyography
an electrodiagnosis assessment of the activity of skeletal muscles
Meconium
the first stool of a newborn, greenish black with a tarry consistency
Pylorus
the narrow part of the stomach toward the duodenum
Stenosis
narrowing of an opening
Tachypnea
rapid and shallow breathing
Trisomy
one or more than the normal number of chromosomes
Anticholinesterase
any enzyme that counteracts in the presence of choline esters
Autoimmune
an immune response resulting in the presence of self-antigens or auto-antigens of certain body cells
Candidiasis
(moniliasis) white, cheesy, curdlike patch on buccal mucosa due to superficial fungal infection
Collagen
A protein fiber with a unique triple-helix that gives it great strength. Tissues with a lot of collagen fibers are typically very strong, e.g. bone, tendons, ligaments, etc.
Hematopoietic
pertaining to the production and the development of blood cells or a substance that stimulates their production
Hypogammaglobulinemia
a below normal concentration of gamma globulin in the blood associated with a decreased resistance to infection
Immunocompetent
Immunodeficiency
Immunodeficiency
the diminished ability of the immune system to react with appropriate cellular immunity response
Immunoelectrophoresis
technique used to separate and allow identification of complex proteins
Immunogen
an antigen
Immunoglobulin
protein that can act as an antibody
Immunosuppressive
having the property of suppressing the bodys immune response to antigens
Keratoconjunctivitis
dryness of the conjunctiva resulting from a decrease in lacrimal function
Lymph
a mostly clear, colorless, transparent, alkaline fluid found within the lymphatic vessels; formed in tissues throughout the body
Lymphadenopathy
disease of the lymphnodes
Lymphocyte
one of two types of (B Cells & T Cells) of leukocytes found in blood, lymph, and lymphoid tissue
Macrophage
a monocyte bloodcell
Phagocytes
cells that digest particles
Phagocytosis
the process by which cells surround and digest certain particles
Acidosis
pathologic disease resulting from an abnormal level of hydrogen ions (decrease in pH)
Corticotropin
hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
Epiphyseal
the long end of a bone where bone growth occurs
Gonadotropin
hormone that stimulates the testes and the ovaries to function
Hyperglycemia
an increase in the normal blood glucose level
Hyperkalemia
a greater than normal amount of calcium in the blood
Hypocalcemia
low calcium levels in the blood
Hypothalamus
portion of the diencephalon of the brain
Panhypopituitarism
condition in which the entire pituitary gland ceases to function and is not producing any pituitary hormones
Polydipsia
excessive thirst
Polyphagia
excessive eating (me)
Polyuria
excreation of abnormally large amounts of urine
Pruritus
itching
Radioimmunoassay
radiology used to detect the concentration of the antigen or the antibody or any other protein in the serum
Somatotropin
growth hormone (GH) secreted by the anterior pituitary
Thyrotoxicosis
a toxic condition caused by hyperactivity of the thyroid gland
Thyrotropin
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine
Also called thryoid hormone, thyroxine is produced and secreted by follicle cells in the thyroid gland. it targets all cells in the body and increases overall body metabolism.
Triiodothyronine
hormone that helps regulate growth and development, metabolism, and body temperature
Vasopressin
ADH. Increases blood volume. Secreted by Posterior pituitary in response to increased plasma osmolarity. Diaretics make you pee ADH - no pee. ADH stimulates reabsorption of H2O by kidnesy. Decreased urine volume, Increased blood volume and Increased Blood pressure.
Amblyopia
reduced vision in an eye without a detectable organic lesion
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelids
Cryotherapy
the therapeutic use of cold
Diplopia
double vision
Iridotomy
incision into the iris (usually with a laser) to allow drainage of aqueous humor from the posterior to anterior chamber; used to treat a type of glaucoma
Macula
a small spot or colored area
Meibomian
a sebaceous gland on the posterior margin of each eyelid
Myringotomy
surgical incision of the eardrum preformed to release fluid or pus from the middle ear
Otoscopy
visual examination of the ear using an otoscope
Retinopathy
refers to non-inflammatory eye disorders
Seborrhea
the excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
Sebum
only secretion from sebaceous glands
Tinnitus
ringing or buzzing in the ears
Tonometry
measure of intraocular pressure
Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of the eardrum
Vertigo
loss of equilibrium or sensation of instability, dizziness
Bulla
A fluid-filled blister that is greater than 1 cm in diameter and contains non-purulent ("clear") exudate.
Cellulitis
an acute, diffuse, spreading, infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Comedo
a blackhead; as seen in achne
Dermatome
a configured zone of skin innervated by a spinal cord segment
Electrodesiccation
Tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark.
Erythema
redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary congestion
Exudate
fluid, cells, or cellular debris that have oozed into the tissue because of injury or swelling
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