Medical Terminology 2 Flashcards

Surgical Procedures

• Gastrectomy: Involves the surgical removal of part or all of the stomach (gastric resection).
• Adenectomy: Surgical procedure for the removal of a gland.

Inflammatory Conditions

• Osteitis: Refers to inflammation affecting the bone.
• Rhinitis: Involves inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
• Anemia: Characterized by a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin levels, leading to reduced oxygen transport.

Diagnostic Tools and Techniques

• Cystoscopy: A procedure that allows for the visual examination of the urinary bladder.
• Electroencephalogram: Record of the electrical activity of the brain.
• Biopsy: Involves the microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis.
• Ophthalmoscope: An instrument used to view the interior of the eye.

Tumors and Cancers

• Hepatoma: Refers to a tumor located in the liver.
• Carcinoma: A term for any cancerous tumor.
• Leukemia: A condition characterized by an increase in malignant white blood cells.

Medical Conditions

• Psychosis: An abnormal mental condition that affects thought processes and perceptions.
• Nephrosis: Abnormal condition affecting kidney function.

Anatomy and Physiology

• Cerebral: Pertaining to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain.
• Thrombocyte: Another term for platelets, which are crucial for blood clotting.
• Transhepatic: Describes processes or conditions that occur through the liver.

Other Relevant Terms

• Iatrogenic: Refers to conditions or complications that are caused by medical treatment.
• Pathologist: A medical professional specialized in performing autopsies and analyzing biopsies.
• Arthralgia: Refers to pain in one or more joints.
• Cytology: The study and analysis of individual cells.
• Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by elevated levels of sugar in the blood.
• Osteotomy: Involves making an incision into a bone to alter its alignment or length.

Test your knowledge of essential medical terms with this flashcard quiz focused on terminology related to surgeries, conditions, and examinations. Each card provides a word followed by its definition to improve your understanding of medical vocabulary.