Questions and Answers
What is edema?
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues.
What does febrile mean?
Feverish
Define gangrene.
Death and decay of soft tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma, or infection.
What is a hernia?
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What is inflammation?
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What does mycosis refer to?
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What is perforation in a medical context?
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Define peritonitis.
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What is a rupture?
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What is septicemia?
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What does suppuration mean?
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What is auscultation?
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What does inspection refer to in a medical examination?
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What is palpation?
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What is percussion?
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What is blood chemistry analysis?
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What is an excisional biopsy?
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What does electrocoagulation refer to?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Edema: Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissue interstitial spaces.
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Febrile: Describes a condition characterized by fever.
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Gangrene: Death and decay of soft tissue from circulatory obstruction, trauma, or infection.
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Hernia: Protrusion of an organ through its normal cavity wall.
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Inflammation: Body's defense mechanism marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes loss of function, often in response to injury or infection.
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Mycosis: Refers to any fungal infection occurring on or in the body.
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Perforation: A complete hole that penetrates through a structure.
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Peritonitis: Inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity surrounding organs.
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Rupture: Sudden breaking or bursting of an organ or structure.
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Septicemia: A severe bacterial infection that spreads from infected tissues into the bloodstream, also known as sepsis or blood poisoning.
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Suppuration: The process through which pus forms.
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Auscultation: The technique of listening to internal body sounds, such as those of the heart or lungs, with or without a stethoscope.
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Inspection: General observation of a patient, progressively focusing on specific body areas.
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Palpation: Gentle hand application to assess a structure's size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness.
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Percussion: Diagnostic technique involving the tapping of body parts.
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Blood Chemistry Analysis: Laboratory test conducted on serum to identify biochemical imbalances or nutritional conditions.
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Excisional Biopsy: A biopsy procedure involving the complete removal of a lesion.
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Incisional Biopsy: A biopsy technique where only a small portion of a lesion is sampled.
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Electrocuaterization: Technique of using electrically activated instruments to destroy diseased tissue through burning.
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Revision: A surgical procedure aimed at replacing or correcting the results of a prior surgery or implanted device.
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