Medical Terminology Lesson 2 Flashcards

Medical Terminology Cards

• Gastralgia: Refers to pain specifically located in the stomach area.

• Craniocerebral: Describes conditions or procedures involving both the skull and the brain.

• Endochondral: Pertains to processes occurring within cartilage tissue.

• Hemicraniosis: A medical condition characterized by the enlargement of one side of the skull.

• Lipoid: A term used to describe substances that are fat-like in nature.

• Hypercholia: Refers to an abnormal secretion or production of bile that is excessive.

• Cystolithectomy: The surgical procedure involving the incision of the bladder to remove a stone present within.

• Cholelith: The medical term for a gallstone, which can cause various digestive issues.

• Hypohemia: Refers to a medical state where there is a deficiency or lack of blood in the body.

• Hysteroscopy: A diagnostic procedure allowing visual examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope.

• Cystostomy: The surgical creation of an artificial opening into the bladder for various medical purposes.

• Paraproctitis: An inflammatory condition affecting the area surrounding the anus.

• Angiolysis: Refers to the destruction or dissolution of blood vessels.

• Cervicoplasty: A plastic surgery procedure focused on the neck or the cervix of the uterus.

• Chondrodermatitis: A condition involving inflammation of both cartilage and skin.

• Cyanosis: A medical term that indicates a blue discoloration of the skin due to insufficient oxygen.

• Hematologist: A medical specialist devoted to studying and treating diseases related to blood.

• Osteoarthropathy: A disease affecting both bones and joints, leading to discomfort and mobility issues.

• Psychopathology: The study focused on mental illnesses and diseases of the mind.

• Lipochondroma: A tumor composed of both cartilage and fatty tissue.

• Myoid: Describes something that resembles muscle tissue.

• Lithocystotomy: A procedure involving the surgical incision of the bladder for the removal of stones.

• Ophthalmomyotomy: The surgical incision made into the muscle of the eye for treatment purposes.

• Proctoscopy: A procedure for visual examination of the rectum.

• Nephralgia: Refers to pain experienced in the kidneys.

• Craniotomy: The surgical procedure involving the incision into the skull for access to the brain.

• Endangiitis: An inflammation occurring within the blood vessels.

• Hyperadenosis: Abnormal enlargement or overactivity of a gland.

• Cystectomy: The surgical removal of the bladder, typically due to disease or cancer.

• Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder that can cause severe abdominal pain.

• Hypoliposis: A condition defined by an insufficient amount of fat present in body tissues.

• Rhinoscopy: A procedure utilized for visual examination of the nasal passages.

• Hysterolysis: Refers to the loosening or destruction of uterine tissue.

• Parahepatic: Describes areas or conditions that are located adjacent to the liver.

• Chondrolysis: The process involving the loosening or destruction of cartilage.

• Cervicitis: Inflammation of the cervix, often caused by infection.

• Hematoma: A localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, often appearing as a tumor-like mass.

• Osteolipochondroma: A tumor that contains a mixture of bone, fat, and cartilage.

• Lipoarthritis: Inflammation affecting the fatty tissues around a joint.

• Lithoscope: An instrument designed for examining stones, particularly calculi, within the bladder.

• Ophthalmomyitis: Inflammation occurring specifically in the muscles of the eye.

• Proctospasm: An involuntary contraction of the anal muscles, causing discomfort or pain.

• Hepaticocholangiocholecystenterostomy: A complex surgical creation of an artificial passage involving the gallbladder, liver duct, and intestines.