Endocrine System Medical Terms

Adren(o) = Adrenal gland Gonad(o) = Sex gland Endocrin(o) = Pertaining to endocrine system Ovari(o) = Ovary

Diabetology = The study of diabetes Hormonotherapy = Treatment by hormone administration Thyroiditis = Inflammation of the thyroid gland Cushing Syndrome = Adrenal disorder

Acromegaly = Excess of Growth hormone GH Exophthalmos = Hyperthyroidism Hypoglycemia = Low level of glucose in the blood Goiter = Thyroid disorder

<p>Parathyroid(o) = Pertaining to parathyroid Diabet(o) = Related to Diabetes Mellitus Glyc(o) = Sugar Orch(o) = Testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oophorectomy = Surgical removal of the ovary Orchidectomy = Surgical removal of the testis Ovarian cyst = A sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside an ovary Orchitis = Inflammation of the testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hormon(o) = Hormone Gonadotropin = A hormone responsible for aiding in the growth of gonads Endocrin(o) = Pertaining to endocrine system Thyroid(o) = Pertaining to thyroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing Dental Infections = Traumatic dental emergencies including tooth fractures, luxations, and avulsions Abrasion = Dental Infectious that are not treated in their early stages risk life-threatening infections Post procedural bleeding = Bleeding that persists longer than eight to twelve hours after a dental extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Falls, sports injuries, traffic accidents, or physical violence Dental Infections = Improper brushing Post procedural bleeding = Holding objects between the teeth Abrasion = Chewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Severe blood loss, and compromise of a patient's airway Dental Infections = Large intraoral hematoma Post procedural bleeding = Life-threatening infections and airway compromise Abrasion = Tooth wear</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Tooth fractures, luxations, and avulsions Dental Infections = Bleeding that persists longer than eight to twelve hours after a dental extraction Post procedural bleeding = Dental Infectious that are not treated in their early stages Abrasion = Traumatic dental emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Immediate treatment to stop bleeding Dental Infections = Remedy of the infection Post procedural bleeding = Alleviation of severe pain Abrasion = Immediate treatment to stop bleeding, remedy the infection, and alleviate severe pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental Trauma = Falls Dental Infections = Facial sinuses Post procedural bleeding = Dental extraction Abrasion = Improper brushing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endodontist = A dental specialist who limits his/her practice to treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated peri radicular conditions. Orthodontist = A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Gingivitis = Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue. Malocclusion = Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plaque = A soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth composed largely of bacteria and bacterial derivatives. Root canal = The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp. Filling = A lay term used for the restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain. Malocclusion = Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a.c. = Before meal p.c. = After meal a.m. = Before noon p.m. = After noon</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Endodontist = Treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated peri radicular conditions. Orthodontist = Interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Dentist = General dental care and restoration of teeth. Periodontist = Treatment of gum diseases and disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plaque = A soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth composed largely of bacteria and bacterial derivatives. Gingivitis = Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue. Malocclusion = Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth. Filling = A lay term used for the restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Root canal = The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp. Filling = A lay term used for the restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal, alloy, plastic or porcelain. Malocclusion = Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth. Endodontist = A dental specialist who limits his/her practice to treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated peri radicular conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NKA = No Known Allergies Dx = Diagnosis Rx = Prescription, treatment HCA = Healthcare assistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>DNR = Do not resuscitate BP = Blood pressure U/O = Urine output MRI = Magnetic resonance imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PO = By mouth HS = At bedtime q = Every MD = Medical doctor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>mg = Milligram cc = Cubic centimeter I&amp;O = Intake and output CT Scan = Computerized Tomography Scanner</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bleaching = The process of removing a tooth or tooth parts. Crown = A cosmetic dental procedure that whitens the teeth using a bleaching solution. Excision = Surgical removal of bone or tissue. Extraction = A simple crown procedure utilizing a porcelain crown fused to nonprecious metal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physician = MD Registered nurse = RN Licensed practical nurse = LPN Healthcare assistant = HCA</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General Anesthesia = A medically controlled state of depressed consciousness. Intravenous Sedation/Analgesia = A controlled state of unconsciousness with loss of protective reflexes. Local Anesthesia = The loss of pain sensation over a specific area of the anatomy. None of the above = A state of increased consciousness with heightened protective reflexes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fx = Fracture DM = Diabetes Mellitus R/O = Rule out DOB = Date of birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cavity = The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth = Decay in tooth caused by caries. Dental specialist = A dentist who has received postgraduate training in one of the recognized dental specialties. Excision = Surgical removal of bone or tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Crown = A simple crown procedure utilizing a porcelain crown fused to nonprecious metal. Extraction = The process of removing a tooth or tooth parts. Bleaching = Surgical removal of bone or tissue. Excision = A cosmetic dental procedure that whitens the teeth using a bleaching solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intravenous Sedation/Analgesia = A controlled state of unconsciousness with loss of protective reflexes. General Anesthesia = A medically controlled state of depressed consciousness. Local Anesthesia = A state of increased consciousness with heightened protective reflexes. None of the above = The loss of pain sensation over a specific area of the anatomy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental specialist = A dentist who has received postgraduate training in one of the recognized dental specialties. Cavity = The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. Dry mouth = Decay in tooth caused by caries. Excision = Surgical removal of bone or tissue for dental purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers