Module 7-9 medical terminology word

Module 7: Urinary Terminology

• Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder.

• Catheter: A tube used to drain fluids from or deliver fluids into the body.

• Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the kidney's filtering units.

• Distended: Enlarged or swollen due to pressure, often from fluid.

• Hydronephrosis: Swelling of a kidney due to urine buildup.

• Enuresis: Involuntary urination, especially at night.

• Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys.

• Hemodialysis: A process to remove waste products from the blood when kidneys are not working.

• Ureteritis: Inflammation of the ureter.

• Incontinence: Inability to control urination.

• Cystectomy: Surgical removal of the bladder.

• Micturate: To urinate.

• Lithotripsy: A procedure that uses sound waves to break up kidney stones.

• Peritoneal Dialysis: A treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter blood.

• Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney.

• Stricture: A narrowing of a passage in the body.

• Nephrostomy: Surgical procedure creating an opening in the kidney.

• Urinal: A receptacle for urine.

• Pyeloplasty: Surgical repair of the renal pelvis.

• Urinary Catheterization: Inserted catheter for urinary drainage.

• Ureterectomy: Surgical removal of a ureter.

• Urodynamic: Pertaining to the flow of urine.

• Ureterostomy: A surgical procedure creating an opening for the ureter.

• Void: To empty the bladder.

• Urethroplasty: Surgical reconstruction of the urethra.

• Diuresis: Increased or excessive production of urine.

• Vesicotomy: Surgical incision into the bladder.

Module 8: Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic System, Blood Terminology

Cardiovascular Terminology

• Bradycardia: Abnormally slow heartbeat.

• Cardiomegaly: Enlarged heart.

• Endocarditis: Inflammation of the inner layer of the heart.

• Ischemia: Reduced blood flow to tissue.

• Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle.

• Pericarditis: Inflammation of the pericardium (surrounding heart).

• Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein.

• Tachycardia: Abnormally fast heartbeat.

• Angioplasty: Procedure to reopen narrowed blood vessels.

• Angiography: Imaging technique to visualize blood vessels.

• Angioscope: Instrument for examining blood vessels.

• Angioscopy: Procedure to visually assess blood vessels.

• Echocardiogram: Ultrasound of the heart.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG): Recording of the heart's electrical activity.

• Venogram: Imaging of veins.

• Venography: X-ray imaging of veins.

• Atrioventricular: Relating to the atria and ventricles of the heart.

• Cardiac: Pertaining to the heart.

• Cardiogenic: Originating from the heart.

• Cardiologist: A doctor specializing in heart diseases.

• Cardiology: Study of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

• Hypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature.

• Intravenous: Administered into a vein.

• Phlebologist: Specialist in vein disorders.

• Phlebology: Study of veins.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Blood clot in a deep vein.

• Blood Pressure: Pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.

• Pulse: Rhythmical throbbing of arteries as blood is propelled through them.

• Defibrillation: Conversion of a heart's rhythm back to normal.

• Hypercholesterolemia: High levels of cholesterol in the blood.

• Hyperlipidemia: Elevated levels of lipids in the blood.

• Hypertension: High blood pressure.

• Hypertriglyceridemia: Elevated levels of triglycerides in the blood.

• Hypotension: Low blood pressure.

• Lipids: Fats and fat-like substances.

• Lumen: The inside space of a tubular structure.

• Occlude: To close up or block.

• Vasoconstrictor: A substance that narrows blood vessels.

• Vasodilator: A substance that widens blood vessels.

• Venipuncture: Puncture of a vein to obtain blood.

Lymphatic System Terminology

• Lymphadenitis: Inflammation of lymph nodes.

• Lymphadenopathy: Disease of the lymph nodes.

• Lymphoma: Cancer of the lymphatic system.

• Splenomegaly: Enlarged spleen.

  Immune System Terminology

• allergen: Substance that causes an allergic reaction

• allergist: Specialist in allergies

• allergy: occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people.

• anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction

• antibodies: Proteins produced by the immune system

• antigen: a substance that induces an immune response in the body, often recognized as foreign by the immune system.

• immune: Totally or partially resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen

• immunodeficiency: Reduced ability of the immune system to fight infections.

• Immunologist: Specialist in immunology.

• immunology: The stuffy of the immune system

• vaccine: A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies

Blood

hematologist: A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats blood disorders.

hematology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and the disorders associated with them.

hematopoiesis: The process of blood cell formation, occurring mainly in the bone marrow.

hemolysis: The breakdown or destruction of red blood cells, which can lead to various medical conditions.

hemostasis: The process that prevents and stops bleeding, involving the coagulation of blood and the formation of a clot.

anemia: A deficiency of red blood cells

hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding

Module 9: Endocrine Terminology

1. Hypercalcemia: Increased calcium in the blood.

2. Hyperglycemia: Increased sugar in the blood.

3. Hyperkalemia: Increased potassium in the blood.

4. Hypocalcemia: Decreased calcium in the blood.

5. Hypoglycemia: Decreased sugar in the blood.

6. Hypokalemia: Decreased potassium in the blood.

7. Hyponatremia: Decreased sodium in the blood.

8. Corticoid: Steroid hormones from the adrenal cortex.

9. Endocrinologist: Specialist in diseases related to hormones.

10. Endocrinology: Study of the endocrine system and hormone-related conditions.

11. Euglycemia: Normal blood glucose levels.

12. Polydipsia: Abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease.

13. Acidosis: Accumulation of too much acid in the blood.

14. Ketosis: Critical buildup of acids in the blood.

15. Tetany: Intermittent muscular spasms.

16. Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): Normal is less than 100mg/dL.

17. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1C): Measures average blood glucose over three months.

18. Thyroid Scan: Diagnostic imaging for thyroid conditions.

19. Exophthalmos: Protrusion of eyeballs.

20. Hormone: Regulatory substance stimulating specific cells or tissues.

21. Isthmus: Narrow connection between two larger parts.

22. Metabolism: Chemical processes to maintain life.

The term that means enlargement of the heart is

1. cardiomegaly

2. hypertension

3. atrioventricular defect

4. cardiomyopathy

Question 22Multiple Choice

The term ischemia is defined as

1. deficiency of blood (flow)

2. an abnormal condition of a clot

3. stenosis of the heart valves

4. a tumor composed of blood vessels

Question 33Multiple Choice

The term that means inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart is

1. endocarditis

2. pericarditis

3. myocarditis

4. angiocarditis

Question 44Multiple Choice

The term lymphadenitis is defined as inflammation of

1. lymphatic vessels

2. lymph glands

3. lymph nodes

4. lymph tissue

Question 55Multiple Choice

The term anemia is defined as

1. an excessive increase in abnormal white blood cells

2. the dissolution of red blood cells

3. a reduction in the number of red blood cells

4. an abnormal reduction in the number of red blood cells

Question 66Multiple Choice

The term angioplasty is defined as the

1. surgical repair of a blood vessel

2. surgical repair of a valve

3. surgical repair of a vein

4. surgical repair of an artery

Question 77Multiple Choice

An angioscope is a(n)

1. radiographic imaging of a blood vessel

2. visual examination of a blood vessel

3. instrument used for visual examination (of the lumen) of a blood vessel

4. radiographic image of an artery

Question 88Multiple Choice

A record of the electrical activity of the heart is called a(n)

1. echocardiogram

2. phonocardiogram

3. electrocardiogram

4. aurtogram

Question 99Multiple Choice

The radiographic imaging of a vein is called a(n)

1. angioscopy

2. venography

3. plethysmography

4. angiography

Question 1010Multiple Choice

The term echocardiogram is defined as

1. instrument used to measure pulse waves and heartbeat

2. record of the heart (structure and motion) using sound

3. process of recording the electrical activity of the heart

4. instrument used to examine chest sounds

Question 1111Multiple Choice

The term cardiology means

1. pertaining to the heart and the blood

2. the study of the heart

3. the study of the blood

4. the study of the heart and blood

Question 1212Multiple Choice

The term hemostasis is defined as the

1. equilibrium of the body as a whole

2. formation of red blood cells

3. stoppage of bleeding

4. destruction of red blood cells

Question 1313Multiple Choice

The term that means a condition of (body) temperature that is below normal is

1. hematopoiesis

2. hemolysis

3. hypothermia

4. thrombolysis

Question 1414Multiple Choice

The term that means removal of the liquid portion of the blood (from withdrawn blood) is

1. hematopoiesis

2. hemolysis

3. hemostasis

4. plasmapheresis

Question 1515Multiple Choice

A physician who studies and treats diseases of the veins is called a

1. hematologist

2. hematology

3. phlebology

4. phlebologist

Question 1616Multiple Choice

The puncture of a vein to remove blood, instill a medication, or start an intravenous infusion is

1. venipuncture

2. vasoconstriction

3. extravasation

4. venogram

Question 1717Multiple Choice

An excessive amount of fat in the blood is called

1. hyperlipidemia

2. hypercholesterolemia

3. hypertriglyceridemia

4. lipids

Question 1818Multiple Choice

A lumen is a(n)

1. opening of a duct

2. space within a tubular part or organ

3. tight closure

4. constricted vessel

Question 1919Multiple Choice

An exaggerated life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen is called

1. antibodies

2. allergen

3. anaphylaxis

4. autoimmune disease

Question 2020Multiple Choice

Blood pressure may be reduced with the use of an agent that enlarges the lumen of blood vessels, or a(n)

1. venipuncture

2. vaccine

3. vasoconstrictor

4. vasodilator

Question 2121Multiple Choice

Because the collapse of a vein following coronary artery bypass surgery may occur, a significant concern in the care of these patients postoperatively is a blood pressure reading below normal or

1. venipuncture

2. vaccine

3. hypertension

4. hypotension

Question 2222Multiple Choice

A synonym for micturate is

1. void

2. diuresis

3. enuresis

4. incontinence

24Multiple Choice

Glycosuria indicates that the urine contains

1. blood

2. pus

3. sugar

4. nitrogen

Question 2525Multiple Choice

The term that means scanty urine is

1. dysuria

2. pyuria

3. polyuria

4. oliguria

Question 2626Multiple Choice

Which of the following laboratory procedures is used to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys

1. KUB

2. blood urea nitrogen

3. specific gravity

4. urinalysis

Question 2727Multiple Choice

The term that means abnormal condition of water in the kidney is

1. hydronephrosis

2. nephrohypertrophy

3. polycystic kidney

4. nephromegaly

Question 2828Multiple Choice

Multiple routine tests done on a urine specimen are called

1. KUB

2. blood urea nitrogen

3. creatinine

4. urinalysis

Question 2929Multiple Choice

The term that means condition of urea in the blood is

1. dysuria

2. azotemia

3. anuria

4. polyuria