Medical Terminology Chapter 2

Aden/o Gland
Anter/o Front; forward
Cephal/o Head
cyt/o or -cyte Cell
Endo- Within; inner; inside
hist/o Tissue
-ologist Specialist in the study of
-ology Study of
-pathy Disease; disease condition
-statis Control; maintenance of a constant state
Adenectomy Surgical removal of a gland
Adenoma Benign tumor of glandular tissue
Adenosclerosis Hardening of a gland
Histology Study of tissues
Homeostasis Maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body
Iatrogenic illness Illness caused unintentionally by medical treatment or a healthcare procedure
Inguinal Relating to the groin
Nosocomial infection An infection acquired in a healthcare facility, such as a hospital
Peritoneum Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering many abdominal organs
Umbilicus Navel; belly button