Medical Terminology Week 2 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'bilateral' refer to?

Being harmful in effect

Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides (correct)

Having one side only

Relating to the mouth

What does 'benign' mean?

Not harmful in effect

What is 'bronchitis'?

Inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes

Define 'bradycardia'.

Abnormally slow heart action Signup and view all the answers

What does 'buccal' refer to?

Relating to the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is 'candidiasis'?

Infection with candida, as causing oral or vaginal thrush Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cardiovascular' refer to?

Relating to the heart and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Define 'comorbidity'.

The simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'comortality' mean?

Multiple coinciding disease states Signup and view all the answers

What is 'compliance' in a medical context?

Describes the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'conduction' mean?

Transmission of impulses along nerves Signup and view all the answers

Define 'consolidation' (pulmonary).

A region of lung tissue that has filled with liquid; leads to swelling or hardening of normally soft tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'constriction' refer to?

Becoming tighter or narrower, an obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'contraceptive'?

A device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Define 'contraindication'.

A drug therapy or procedure that should not be used because it may be harmful to the recipient Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'contusion'?

A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured (bruise) Signup and view all the answers

What are 'corticosteroids'?

Any group of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or made synthetically Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crackles' refer to in a medical context?

Sound associated with inflammation or infection of the small bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cranial' mean?

Relating to the skull or cranium Signup and view all the answers

Define 'cyanotic'.

Bluish discolouration of skin/mucous membranes resulting from a lack of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is 'cyanosis'?

A bluish discolouration of skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygen in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'diagnosis'?

Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diaphoretic' mean?

Inducing perspiration Signup and view all the answers

Define 'distention'.

The state of being distended, enlarged, or swollen from internal pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diastolic' refer to?

Minimum arterial pressure during relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is 'diplopia'?

Double vision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diuretic' mean?

Causing increased passing of urine Signup and view all the answers

Define 'diuresis'.

Increased or excessive passing of urine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dorsalis' refer to?

Relating to the back or top surface of a body part Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology Study Notes

Bilateral: Pertaining to both sides of the body; impacts both sides equally, often used in medical conditions or treatments.
Benign: Describes a condition that is non-harmful; often used in reference to tumors that are not cancerous.
Bronchitis: Involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes' mucous membranes, commonly leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.
Bradycardia: Characterized by an abnormally slow heartbeat, can indicate underlying health issues.
Buccal: Refers to anything related to the mouth, including administration of medication.
Candidiasis: A fungal infection caused by Candida, often presenting as oral or vaginal thrush.
Cardiovascular: Relates to the heart and blood vessels; encompasses various conditions affecting the circulatory system.
Comorbidity: The coexistence of two chronic diseases in a single patient, complicating treatment and management.
Comortality: Refers to multiple diseases occurring simultaneously within an individual.
Compliance: Reflects how well a patient adheres to medical advice and treatment plans.
Conduction: Process of impulse transmission along nerves, critical for nervous system communication.
Consolidation (pulmonary): Condition where lung tissue becomes liquid-filled, leading to swelling and firmness, often seen in pneumonia.
Constriction: The process where tissues or passages become tighter or narrower, often problematic in respiratory conditions.
Contraceptive: Devices or medications used to prevent pregnancy.
Contraindication: A condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold certain medical treatments due to potential harm.
Contusion: A bruise resulting from tissue injury where blood vessels are ruptured.
Corticosteroids: Hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthetic versions used to reduce inflammation; can affect the immune system.
Crackles: Sounds heard in the lungs, indicative of inflammation or infection in small airways.
Cranial: Related to the skull; important in discussions of neurological health.
Cyanotic: Refers to a bluish discoloration due to insufficient oxygen levels in the body.
Cyanosis: Highlights the discoloration of skin that arises from poor blood circulation or low oxygen levels.
Diagnosis: The process of identifying an illness by examining clinical symptoms.
Diaphoretic: Refers to the ability to induce sweating, often important in medical treatments.
Distention: Condition of being enlarged or swollen due to internal pressure, can be critical in various diagnoses.
Diastolic: Minimum arterial pressure during the heart's relaxation phase, important in blood pressure readings.
Diplopia: Commonly known as double vision, indicating potential neurological issues.
Diuretic: Substances that promote increased urine production, often used to manage fluid retention.
Diuresis: Excessive urination, can be a symptom or a therapeutic effect of certain medications.
Dorsalis: Pertains to the back or upper surface of a body part, commonly used in anatomical references.
Corticosteroids: Medications available in inhaled, topical, or oral forms, used for inflammation but may reduce immune response.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with our Week 2 flashcards. This quiz covers important terms from 'bilateral' to 'dorsalis', providing definitions and context for each term. Enhance your understanding of medical vocabulary essential for healthcare professionals.