Medical Terminology

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What does the term 'afebrile' refer to?

Underdevelopment of a tissue

Excessive activity

With fever

Without fever (correct)

What does 'anicteric' mean?

Without signs of jaundice

What does 'arrest' mean?

To stop, inhibit, restrain

Define 'bifurcate'.

Having two forks, branches, or divisions Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'binary' mean?

To separate into two branches or elements Signup and view all the answers

What is 'concentration' in psychology?

The process of focusing on one thought while excluding others Signup and view all the answers

What does 'decompensation' refer to in cardiology?

Failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enucleate' mean?

To remove the kernel or eyeball surgically Signup and view all the answers

Define 'extraocular'.

Pertaining to outside of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyperactive' mean?

Excessive activity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypoplasia' mean?

Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body Signup and view all the answers

Define 'insomnia'.

Condition of not being able to sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intermediary' refer to?

Situated between two bodies or periods of time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'latent' mean?

Lying hidden; not active Signup and view all the answers

What is 'lumen'?

Space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube Signup and view all the answers

Define 'multifocal'.

Pertaining to or arising from many locations Signup and view all the answers

What does 'occlusion' mean?

Process of closing or state of being closed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parasternal' refer to?

Pertaining to either side of the sternum Signup and view all the answers

Define 'patent'.

Wide open; freely open Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pericardial' mean?

Pertaining to the pericardium Signup and view all the answers

What is 'polydactyly'?

Having more than the normal number of fingers or toes Signup and view all the answers

Define 'premenstrual'.

Pertaining to the number of days before menstruation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'react' mean?

To act again; to respond to a stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is 'regurgitation'?

Process of backward flow of solids or liquids Signup and view all the answers

Define 'sign' in a medical context.

Any objective clinical evidence of an illness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'subacute' mean?

Below sharp Signup and view all the answers

What is 'superinfection'?

An infection following a previous infection Signup and view all the answers

Define 'symptom'.

Any perceptible change indicating disease Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unconscious' mean?

Not aware of one's environment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Vocabulary Study Notes

Afebrile: Indicates a body temperature within the normal range (98.6°F), meaning the absence of fever.
Anicteric: Describes a condition lacking signs of jaundice, which is the yellowing of skin/eyes typically due to liver issues.
Arrest: Refers to the act of stopping, inhibiting, or restraining a process or function.
Bifurcate: Denotes something that has two branches or divisions; often used in anatomical contexts.
Binary: Indicates a separation into two branches or consisting of two distinct elements or structures.
Concentration: In psychology, the ability to focus on one thought while excluding distractions.
Decompensation: Refers to the failure of a system; in cardiology, it pertains to inadequate heart circulation, while in psychology, it involves the breakdown of defense mechanisms during a mental health relapse.
Enucleate: The surgical removal of the eyeball, literally meaning to take out the inner kernel.
Extraocular: Refers to anything pertaining to or situated outside of the eye.
Hyperactive: Describes a state characterized by excessive activity or restlessness.
Hypoplasia: Refers to the underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body part, indicating incomplete growth.
Insomnia: A condition where an individual is unable to sleep, impacting overall health and well-being.
Intermediary: Pertains to something situated between two entities or occurring between two time periods.
Latent: Describes a state that is hidden, inactive, or dormant.
Lumen: The internal space within structures like arteries, veins, intestines, or tubes.
Multifocal: Refers to a condition that arises from or involves multiple locations.
Occlusion: The process of closing off, or being closed, such as a passageway or a lumen.
Parasternal: Refers to the area on either side of the sternum (breastbone).
Patent: Describes something that is wide open or freely accessible.
Pericardial: Pertains to the pericardium, the fibrous sac that encases the heart.
Polydactyly: A condition characterized by having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.
Premenstrual: Pertains to the days leading up to menstruation, often associated with various physical and emotional symptoms.
React: Means to respond to a stimulus or to undergo a chemical reaction, literally acting again.
Regurgitation: Refers to the backward flow of solids or fluids from the stomach or the backflow of blood through a malfunctioning heart valve.
Sign: Any objective clinical evidence indicative of an illness or dysfunction within the body.
Subacute: Describes a condition that is less severe than acute or sharp; often used in medical contexts.
Superinfection: An infection that occurs following an initial infection, typically caused by the overgrowth of a resistant strain of pathogens.
Symptom: A noticeable change in bodily function that signals the presence of disease.
Unconscious: Refers to a state where a person lacks awareness of their surroundings, often due to trauma or medical conditions.

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