cholecyst/o gallbladder colon col/o -emesis vomiting an/o anus, ring chol/e bile, gall hepat/o liver enter/o small intestine esophag/o esophagus gastr/o stomach, belly -lithiasis p... cholecyst/o gallbladder colon col/o -emesis vomiting an/o anus, ring chol/e bile, gall hepat/o liver enter/o small intestine esophag/o esophagus gastr/o stomach, belly -lithiasis presence of stones -phagia eating, swallowing rect/o rectum, straight -pepsia digestion sigmoid/o sigmoid colon proct/o anus and rectum bariatrics medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity cachexia physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS dental prophylaxis professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus enema placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying obesity excessive accumulation of body fat dysphagia difficulty in swallowing stomatitis inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth diverticulosis the presence of an abnormal number of diverticula diverticulitis inflammation of diverticula dyspepsia also known as indigestion hidr/o sweat hirsut/o hairy dermat/o skin py/o pus pil/o hair myc/o fungus kerat/o horny, hard melan/o black, dark onych/o nail lip/o fat seb/o sebum xer/o dry cutane/o skin urtic/o rash rhytid/o wrinkle Opthalm/o eye, vision phak/o lens ot/o ear -opia vision condition presby/ old age retin/o retina opt/o eyes, vision tympan/o eardrum scler/o hard, white of eye trop/o turn astigmatism lack of focus due to uneven curvatures of the cornea amblyopia dimness of vision otitis media inflammation of the middle ear diplopia also known as double vision otopyorrhea flow of pus from the ear presbycusis hearing loss associated with aging vertigo whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance presbyopia changes in the eyes that occur with aging tinnitus ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in the ears simultaneous inward movement of the eyes toward each other emmetropia condition in which central vision is lost but total blindness does not occur macular degeration color vision is the best in the________, which is a pit in the middle of the macula. fovea centralis the _______ of the eye is lined with the retina and filled with vitreous humor. posterior segment which term is also known as earwax? cerumen Which structure of the eye produces, stores, and removes tears? Lacrimal Apparatus ________ are located in the retina and are black and white receptors while ______ are also in the retina and are color receptors. rods, cones susan has a loss of transparency of her lens causing progressive loss of visual clarity. Her ophthalmologist diagnosis her with_______________? Cataracts After his concussion, Matthew experiences a sense of dizziness and loss of balance. What is the medical term for symptoms? Vertigo Which term refers to the gradual loss of hearing related to aging? presbysusis Commonly known as pinkeye, _____________, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by an infection or allergy. conjunctivitis Also known as nearsightedness, ________________ is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina myopia Also known as farsightedness, ____________ is a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina. hyperopia __________________ is a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure glaucoma The medical term ______________ describes a pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection in a sebaceous gland hordeolum the medical term ______________describes an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball nystagmus the _________________ is considered a blind spot as it contains no rods or cones optic disk to focus on nearby objects, muscles adjust the lens to make it ________ thicker ____________________ is the medical term for dry eye due to decreased production of tears by tear glands xerophthalmia the ear structures that assist with equilibrium and responds to changes in movement are called semicircular canals the instrument used to examine the external ear canal is called a/an otoscope ecephal/o brain contus/o bruise concuss/o shaken together -esthesia sensation, feeling caus/o burning mening/o membranes, meninges -graphy process of producing a picture esthet/o feeling radicul/o nerve root cerebr/o brain -tropic having an affinity for -phobia abnormal fear psych/o mind neur/o nerve myel/o spinal cord, bone marrow seizure sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain acrophobia fear of heights delusion false personal belief despite evidence to the contrary claustrophobia abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces hallucination sight or sound not based on external stimulation panic attack sudden fear in the absence of danger accompanied by physical symptoms obbsessive compulsive disorder a disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions), actions (compulsions), or both dementia progressive decline in mental abilities dyslexia learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement delirium a potentially reversible condition that comes on suddenly and is often associated with high fever Which term, also called a mini-stroke, refers to a temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain? transient ischemic attack which type of seizure is also known an a petit mal seizure? absence seizure A/An ______ is the accidental or intentional use of an illegal drug or prescription medicine in an amount higher than what is safe or normal. drug overdose which type of therapy focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions? cognitive behavioral therapy which disorder is characterized by chronic, excessive worrying? generalized anxiety disorder ______________ is a highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that sometimes leads to paralysis poliomyelitis The _______ nervous system prepares the body for emergencies and stress by increasing the respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood flow to muscles and is called the fight or flight response sympathetic ___________________ are chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor neurotransmitters which term refers to the loss of ability to speak, write, and/or comprehend the written or spoken word aphasia A/An __________________ is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension anxiolytic drug Which condition is also known as a pinched nerve? radiculitis ___________________ is the prolonged or abnormal inability to sleep. insomnia The two __________________ are connected at the lower midpoint by the corpus callosum. cerebral hemispheres We have an expert-written solution to this problem! ___________ is a clear, colorless, watery fluid that flows throughout the brain and around the spinal cord. Cerebrospinal Fluid The term _________________means inflammation of the brain. Encephalitis A/An ____________________ stroke is damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures. Hemorrhagic A/An _____________ stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is blocked. ischemic A/An ______________ headache is characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head. migraine The condition of a child being violently shaken by someone is described as _____________ ________ syndrome. This action can cause brain injury, blindness, fractures, seizures, paralysis, and death. Shaken Baby ______________________ stress disorder is the development of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event during which the patient felt intense fear; helplessness, or horror. Post Traumatic The term ________________ describes a sleep disorder consisting of recurring episodes of falling asleep during the day. narcolepsy The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp is known as ____________________ electroencephalography _______________ is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severities Epilepsy Commonly known as fainting, the medical term for this condition is _____________. syncope Which area of the brain gives us the ability to create, store, and access new information? Temporal Lobe Which area of the brain receives/interprets nerve impulses from sensory receptors in the tongue, skin, and muscles? Parietal Lobe Ureter/o Ureter Ur/o Urine -tripsy to crush Urethr/o Urethra Pyel/o renal pelvis ureterectasis distension of a ureter hydroureter swelling of a ureter with urine that cannot flow urethroplasty the surgical repair of damage or a defect in the walls of the urethra ureterorrhagia discharge of blood from the ureter ureterorrhaphy the surgical suturing of a ureter enuresis involuntary discharge of urine diuresis increased output of urine hypoproteinemia abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood hydronephrosis swelling of one or both kidneys hyperproteinuria abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine _____________ is an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney pyelonephritis The term _________________ describes difficult or painful urination. dysuria Which is a type of medication administered to increase urine secretion? Diuretics Which type of catheter is made of a flexible tube with a balloon filled with sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder? Foley Catheter Urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through the ___________? Ureteral Orifices _____________ is the difficulty in starting a urinary stream. Urinary hesitancy Which term refers to the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements? Urinalysis ______ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith. Renal Colic Which term refers to the external opening of the urethra? Urethral Meatus Which term refers to behavioral therapy in which the patient learns to urinate on a schedule? Bladder Retraining We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Which type of incontinence usually occurs in older men with enlarged prostates? Overflow Incontinence A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an nephrologist We have an expert-written solution to this problem! Henry's kidneys failed. He is being treated with _______________, which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity. peritoneal dialysis What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily? Overactive Bladder The medical term meaning scanty urination is___________. Oliguria Urinary ____________ is the insertion of a tube into the bladder. Catheterization ____________ replaces kidney function by filtering waste products directly from the patient's blood. Hemodialysis The final stage of chronic kidney disease is known as ____________________ renal disease. End-Stage _______________ is excessive fluid accumulation in body tissues. Edema The toxic condition in which urea and other waste products normally secreted in the urine are retained in the bloodstream is known as ________________. Uremia The term ______________ means excessive urination. polyuria The term __________________ means excessive urination during the night. nocturia A/An ____________________ is a stone located in the ureter. Ureterolith The progressive loss of renal function over months or years is known as___________ kidney disease. chronic The medical condition of ______________________________ is commonly known as bed-wetting. nocturnal enuresis a procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function dialysis The disorder characterized by the presence of stones in the kidney is known as ________________. Nephrolithiasis The absence of urine formation by the kidneys is known as _________________.. Aruria _________________ is narrowing of the urethra. Urethrostenosis ___________ is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith. Renal Colic Which term refers to the external opening of the urethra? Urethral Meatus Which term refers to behavioral therapy in which the patient learns to urinate on a schedule? Bladder Retraining Which type of incontinence usually occurs in older men with enlarged prostates? Overflow Incontinence A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney is a/an _____________________. Nephrologist Henry's kidneys failed. He is being treated with ___________, which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity. Peritoneal Dialysis What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily? Overactive Bladder _______________ is an inflammation of both the renal pelvis and of the kidney. Pyelonephritis The term ____________ describes painful or difficult urination. dysuria Which is a type of medication administered to increase urine secretion? Diuretics Which type of catheter is made of flexible tube with a balon tube with sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder? Foley Catheder Urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through the _________________.. Ureteral orifices ___________________ is difficulty starting a urine stream. Urinary hesitancy Read more