Medical Terminology: MOA Flashcards

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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?

Protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. Signup and view all the answers

What is inflammation?

Body defense against injury, infection, or allergy marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes loss of function. Signup and view all the answers

What does mycosis refer to?

Any fungal infection in or on the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is perforation in a medical context?

A hole that completely penetrates a structure. Signup and view all the answers

Define peritonitis.

Inflammation of the peritoneum (membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the organs within it). Signup and view all the answers

What is a rupture?

Sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ. Signup and view all the answers

What is septicemia?

Severe bacterial infection of the tissues that spreads to the blood; also called sepsis or blood poisoning. Signup and view all the answers

What does suppuration mean?

Process of forming pus. Signup and view all the answers

What is auscultation?

Listening to the heart, bowel, and lungs with or without a stethoscope to assess the presence and quality of sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What does inspection refer to in a medical examination?

General observation of the patient as a whole, progressing to specific body areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is palpation?

Gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness of underlying structures. Signup and view all the answers

What is percussion?

Tapping a part of the body for diagnostic purposes. Signup and view all the answers

What is blood chemistry analysis?

Laboratory test, usually performed on serum, to determine biochemical imbalances, abnormalities, and nutritional conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What is an excisional biopsy?

Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed. Signup and view all the answers

What is an incisional biopsy?

Biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed. Signup and view all the answers

What does electrocoagulation refer to?

Use of an electrically activated instrument to burn and destroy diseased tissue. Signup and view all the answers

What is revision surgery?

Surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for a previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result or effect of a previous surgery. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Flashcards

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

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