Digestive System
What does the prefix “gastro-” refer to?
What is epididymitis?
Inflammation of the epididymis.
What does hemiparesis describe?
Weakness affecting one side of the body.
Define glycosuria.
Presence of glucose in the urine.
What is myopia?
Nearsightedness—difficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
What does “cholecystectomy” mean?
surgical removal of the gallbladder
What is metrorrhagia?
Irregular uterine bleeding occurring between menstrual periods.
What does encephalopathy refer to?
Any diffuse disease or dysfunction of the brain.
What is acromegaly?
Excessive growth of extremities
What does the term blepharitis mean?
Inflammation of the eyelids.
What does the term “dyspepsia” refer to?
indigestion or difficulty digesting
What is epididymitis?
Inflammation of the epididymis.
What is aphasia?
Impairment or loss of the ability to speak or understand language due to brain injury.
What is polydipsia?
Excessive thirst, often associated with diabetes.
Define photophobia.
Sensitivity or intolerance to light.
What is the meaning of the term achalasia?
A motility disorder characterized by failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax and absence of peristalsis in the esophagus.
Define endometritis.
Inflammation of the lining of the uterus (endometrial lining).
What is myelopathy?
Disease or dysfunction of the spinal cord
Define adrenalectomy.
Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
Define hyperopia.
difficulty seeing close objects clearly.
What is pyloromyotomy?
Surgical incision into the pyloric muscle,
Define salpingitis.
Inflammation of the fallopian tubes
What is the meaning of ataxia?
Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement, often due to cerebellar dysfunction.
What does the term myxedema refer to?
Severe hypothyroidism
Define pseudophakia.
The presence of an artificial intraocular lens, usually after cataract surgery.