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- -centesis – A surgical procedure to remove fluid or gas from a body cavity.
- -poiesis – The process of formation or production, often related to blood cells.
- Acute – A condition with a sudden onset and short duration.
- Adhesion – The abnormal sticking together of tissues or organs, often after surgery.
- Antipyretic – A medication that reduces fever.
- Antitussive – A medication that suppresses coughing.
- Arthritis – Inflammation of the joints.
- Bx (biopsy) – The removal of a small piece of tissue for examination.
- Cachexia – Severe weight loss and muscle wasting, often due to chronic illness.
- Diaphoresis – Excessive sweating, usually related to illness or stress.
- Etiology – The cause or origin of a disease.
- Heterogeneous – Composed of different elements or parts.
- Maximal – The greatest possible degree or extent.
- Objective Information – Measurable data collected through observation and tests.
- PA (Physician Assistant) – A healthcare professional licensed to practice medicine under a physician.
- Pneumonia – Inflammation or infection of the lungs.
- Prophylactic – A measure taken to prevent disease.
- Rapport – A positive and trusting relationship, often between patient and provider.
- Syndrome – A collection of symptoms and signs associated with a specific condition.
- -asthenia – Weakness or lack of strength.
- -betes – Related to a metabolic disorder, as in diabetes.
- -blast – An immature or precursor cell.
- -cyst – A sac-like structure containing fluid or other material.
- -cyte – A cell.
- -dynia – Pain.
- -ectasis – Dilation or expansion of a structure.
- -emesis – Vomiting.
- -kinesis – Movement.
- -lepsy – A seizure or convulsion.
- -lysis – The breakdown or destruction of cells.
- -malacia – Softening of tissue.
- -mnesia – Related to memory.
- -penia – A deficiency or low count.
- -phasia – Speech impairment or disorder.
- -plasia – Formation or growth.
- -plegia – Paralysis.
- -ptosis – Drooping or sagging of an organ or part.
- -rrhea – Excessive flow or discharge.
- -rrhexis – Rupture.
- -staxis – Dripping or oozing (often used for nosebleeds).
- -tripsy – Crushing, as in lithotripsy (breaking down kidney stones).
- -trophy – Growth or development.
- An- – Without or lack of.
- Android – Resembling a male; also refers to the Android operating system.
- Dentalgia – Tooth pain.
- Endo- – Inside or within.
- Ex- – Out or away.
- Hemiplegia – Paralysis of one side of the body.
- Oligo- – Few or scanty.
- Retro- – Backward or behind.
- Ambilateral – Affecting both sides.
- Apex – The pointed end of an organ, such as the heart or lung.
- Brand Name – The trade name of a medication given by a manufacturer.
- Chemical Name – The scientific name describing the molecular structure of a drug.
- Defenestrate – To throw out of a window (rare in medical terminology).
- Ectomorph – A body type characterized by a lean and slender build.
- Endomorph – A body type with a rounder and softer physique.
- Generic Name – The official, non-brand name of a medication.
- Karyogenesis – The formation of a cell nucleus.
- Mesomorph – A muscular and athletic body type.
- Midsagittal – Dividing the body into equal right and left halves.
- Pathology – The study of disease.
- Prophylactic – A measure taken to prevent disease.
- Trade Name – Another term for a brand-name drug.
- Transverse – A horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts.
- Unilateral – Occurring on one side.
- Vertex – The topmost part of the head or an organ.
- Alopecia – Hair loss.
- Antipruritic – A medication that relieves itching.
- Antiviral – A medication that fights viral infections.
- Autograft – A skin graft taken from the patient's own body.
- Avulsion – The tearing away of a body part or tissue.
- Boil – A painful pus-filled bump caused by infected hair follicles.
- Bulla – A large fluid-filled blister.
- Cicatrix – A scar.
- Comedo – A clogged hair follicle (blackhead or whitehead).
- Corneum – The outermost layer of the skin.
- Cryosurgery – The use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue.
- Debridement – The removal of dead or damaged tissue.
- Decubitus – A pressure ulcer or bed sore.
- Dehiscence – The reopening of a surgical wound.
- Dermomycosis – A fungal infection of the skin.
- Ecchymosis – A bruise caused by bleeding under the skin.
- Erythema – Redness of the skin.
- Erythroderma – Widespread redness and scaling of the skin.
- Eschar – A thick, dry scab that forms over a wound.
- Excoriation – Skin damage caused by scratching or rubbing.
- Exudate – Fluid that leaks from wounds or infections.
- Gangrene – Tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
- Hidradenitis – Inflammation of the sweat glands.
- Hives – Raised, itchy welts on the skin (urticaria).
- Impetigo – A contagious bacterial skin infection.
- Keloid – A raised, thickened scar.
- Lentigo – A small brown skin spot (age spot).
- Leukoderma – Loss of skin pigmentation.
- Leukoplakia – White patches on mucous membranes, often in the mouth.
- Lupus – An autoimmune disease that affects the skin and organs.
- Macule – A small, flat discolored skin patch.
- Miliaria – Heat rash caused by blocked sweat glands.
- Nevus – A mole or birthmark.
- Onychia – Inflammation of the nail bed.
- Onychomycosis – A fungal infection of the nails.
- Papule – A small raised skin lesion.
- Petechiae – Small red or purple spots due to minor bleeding.
- Pruritus – Itching.
- Psoriasis – A chronic skin condition causing red, scaly patches.
- Purpura – Purple skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin.
- Pustule – A pus-filled blister.
- Rhytidoplasty – Surgical repair of wrinkles (facelift).
- Seborrheic Keratosis – A benign, wart-like skin growth.
- Tinea – A fungal infection of the skin (ringworm).
- Varicella – Chickenpox.
- Vitiligo – A condition causing loss of skin pigment in patches.
- Xanthoderma – Yellowish skin discoloration.