-oses / -osis
Another word for bad breath
Halitosis
This is a type of COPD -- aint nobody got time for that
Bronchitis
This is a benign fatty tumor found commonly in the skin of the trunk
Lipoma
Required for open-heart surgery, this word refers to the division of the breastbone to access the thoracic cavity
Sternomtomy
This effect refers to removal of body fluid via the kidneys
Diuresis
Diffusion of water across a semi-permiable membrane
Osmosis
This is another name for eczema
Atopic dermatitis
Localized accumulation of blood in the soft tissues, this is commonly called a goose-egg when present on the forehead
Hematoma
Typically low in the uterine body and oriented transversely, this incision is part of a c-section
Hysterotomy
A procedure involving the removal of fluid directly from the peritoneal space
Paracentesis
Presence of abnormal pockets or pouches within the large intestine, in the absence of infection
Diverticulosis
Whether caused by an irritant, virus, or bacteria, this word refers to inflammation or infection of the throat
Pharyngitis
Often seen as a birth mark, this refers to an abnormal collection of blood vessels
Hemangioma
A burr-hole through the skull is one type of this procedure
Craniotomy
This is another term for bed wetting
Enuresis
A clinical entity or causal agent to which a presentation is attributed.
Diagnosis
An older term to describe a state of elevated aminotransferases
Transaminitis
These precancerous colon polyps contain gland-like tissue
(tubular) adenoma
This procedure involves the incision of the tympanic membrane and placement of ear tubes
Myringotomy
Used to prevent recurrence of pneumothorax, this procedure adheres the lung lining to the inner aspect of the thoracic wall
Pleurodesis
A term for a disease transmitted to humans via an animal host
Zoonosis
Common in endurance athletes, this refers to inflammation of the attachment of tendons to bone
Enthesitis
This refers to any cancer originating from epithelial tissue
Carcinoma
This supine patient position with hips and knees flexed typically uses stirrups
Lithotomy position
Refers to the aesthetic quality of a repair or reconstruction
Cosmesis