MED TERMS 1
Leukopenia
Low number of White Blood Cells
Tendons attach...
Muscles to bones. Specifically, the Enthesis, also called the Process.
Nosocomial
Acquired in Hospital
Where sound vibrations are converted to nerve impulses...
Cochlea (inner ear)
Duodenum-->Jejunum-->Ileum; Shortest and Longest
Duodenum, Ileum
Thrombocytopenia
Low number of Platelets (Clotting Cells)
Ligaments attach...
Bones to bones
Iatrogenic
Result of Medical Examination or Treatment, Unintentional
A non-infected lesion associated with acne...
Comedo
Largest Paranasal Sinuses...
Maxillary-->Frontal-->Ethmoid-->Sphenoid
Gout
Build up Uric Acid in the blood leading to inflammatory Arthritis. Alcohol, diet, and some medications can increase risk.
Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen Shoulder
Idiopathic
Unknown Cause
Cicatrix
Scar
Hyperplasia
Increased number of cells
Talipes
Club Foot
Erythropoietin
Produced in the kidneys, stimulates RBC production.
Abdominocentesis
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
Eschar
Crust-like tissue found in full-thickness wound
Delirium
False thoughts or beliefs
Rhabdomyolysis
Syndrome resulting from Muscle Injury and release of Myoglobin, Potassium, etc. into the blood
Congenital
Present at Birth
Arthrocentesis
Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid
Vernix
Greasy protective substance that coats newborns, produced by sebaceous glands
Hallucination
Sensory experience with no real source