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What are adrenal glands?
What is the function of an antibiotic?
Destroys the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria
What is an antigen?
Foreign substance such as bacteria and viruses
What does bradycardia refer to?
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Study Notes
Endocrine and Anatomical Terms
- Adrenal glands: Endocrine glands located above each kidney, producing hormones like adrenaline.
- Parathyroid glands: Four glands on the dorsal side of the thyroid, regulating calcium levels in the body.
- Retroperitoneal: Refers to organs situated behind the peritoneum, including kidneys and adrenal glands.
Medical Conditions and Procedures
- Bradycardia: A condition characterized by a slow heartbeat.
- Tachycardia: Defined by a fast, rapid heartbeat.
- Prolapse: Describes an organ, such as the uterus, sliding or falling forward.
- Ectopic pregnancy: An abnormal pregnancy where the embryo implants outside the uterus, often in Fallopian tubes.
- Atrophy: A process where organs shrink in size due to lack of use or disease.
- Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
- Hematuria: Presence of blood in urine.
Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques
- Dialysis: A method of removing harmful waste from the body using an artificial kidney machine.
- Ultrasonography: A diagnostic technique leveraging ultrasound waves for imaging organs or tissues.
- Cystoscope: Instrument used to visually examine the bladder.
- Thoracentesis: Surgical procedure aimed at removing fluid from the chest cavity.
- Craniotomy: Surgical incision into the skull for access to the brain.
- Cholecystectomy: Excision of the gallbladder.
- Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus.
Blood and Cellular Terms
- Antibiotic: A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, specifically bacteria.
- Erythrocyte: The technical term for a red blood cell.
- Hematoma: Accumulation of blood outside blood vessels, often referred to as a bruise.
- Hematology: The study of blood and its disorders.
Developmental and Structural Anomalies
- Congenital anomaly: Structural irregularities an infant is born with, affecting physical development.
- Metastasis: The spread of cancer cells from their original site to other parts of the body.
- Syndrome: A group of signs or symptoms that occur together indicative of a specific disease.
Body Systems and Planes
- Musculoskeletal system: Supports the body and facilitates movement.
- Female reproductive system: Responsible for producing reproductive cells for new life.
- Divisions of the spine: Includes cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx, each with distinct functions.
Anatomical Directions
- Anterior and posterior: Refers to the coronal plane that divides the body into front and back sections.
- Right and left: The sagittal plane divides the body into right and left sections.
- Superior and inferior: The transverse plane divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.
Other Important Terms
- Subcutaneous: Describes the lower layer of skin which is composed mainly of fatty tissue.
- Acronym acute: Defined as sharp, sudden, and severe, typically used to describe conditions or illnesses.
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