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What is the meaning of the root word 'adrenopathy'?
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Medical Terminology and Definitions
- Adrenopathy: Refers to conditions affecting the adrenal glands.
- Alveolar: Pertains to air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
- Balanitis: Inflammation of the glans penis.
- Cerebral: Relates to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain.
- Chondroma: A type of benign tumor formed from cartilage.
- Colonoscopy: A procedure to examine the colon using a flexible camera.
- Coronary: Related to the heart and its blood vessels.
- Cystoscopy: A diagnostic procedure for visualizing the urinary bladder.
- Duodenal: Pertaining to the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine.
- Epidermis: The outermost layer of skin.
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver, often indicating disease.
- Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus.
- Intravenous: Relating to methods of delivering fluids or medications directly into the veins.
- Lymphoma: A type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system.
- Myositis: Inflammation of muscle tissue.
- Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys, which can affect their function.
- Ocular: Related to the eye.
- Otitis: Inflammation of the ear, can be external or internal.
- Pulmonary: Referring to the lungs.
- Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
- Scrotal: Related to the scrotum, the pouch of skin containing the testicles.
- Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, commonly known as a sore throat.
- Stomatitis: Inflammation of the mouth and lips.
- Tendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon.
- Thrombosis: The formation of blood clots within a blood vessel.
- Vaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina.
- Vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization involving the vas deferens.
- Vesical: Pertaining to the urinary bladder.
Medical Abbreviations
- Catheterization: Abbreviated as "Cath".
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding: Commonly referred to as "DUB".
- Hepatitis B virus: Known by its abbreviation "HBV".
- Inflammatory bowel disease: Abbreviated as "IBD".
- Intramuscular: Noted as "IM".
- Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy: Shorthanded to "LAVH".
- Last menstrual period: Abbreviated as "LMP".
- Each eye: Represented by "OU".
- Pupils equal, round reactive to light and accommodation: Shorthanded as "PERRLA".
- Tuberculosis: Commonly referred to as "TB".
- Transurethral resection of the prostate: Known as "TURP".
- Upper respiratory infection: Abbreviated as "URI".
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