Chapter 6 Medical Terminology
What is Abdomen?
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
What does Acute mean?
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
What does Anemia mean?
A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
What does Artery mean?
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
What does Benign mean?
Refers to a tumor or growth that i is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
What does Chronic mean?
Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
What does Diagnosis mean?
The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
What does Inflammation mean?
The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
What does Prognosis mean?
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
What does Symptom mean?
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
What does Virus mean?
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
What does X-ray mean?
A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
What does Thrombosis mean?
the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
What does Tracheostomy mean?
a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing
WHat does Urinary incontinence mean?
a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
What does Ventilation mean?
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
What does Wound debridement mean?
the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
What is Anti?
Aganist, opposite of
What is Bi?
Two, double
What is Brady?
Slow
What is Inter?
Between, among
What is Macro?
Large, great
What is algia?
Pain
What is centesis?
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
What is logy?
Study of