Med Terminology

Slow

pain

abnormal reduction in number

formation

hardening

the system that circulates blood and lymph through the body, consisting of heart, blood, blood vessels, lymph, lymphatic vessels and glands

loss of blood supply

inflammation of the veins

abnormally rapid heart rate

narrowing of a blood vessel

hardening of the arteries

hardening of fatty plaque

enlargement of the heart

1. The “circulating tissue” of the body; the fluid and its suspended formed elements that are circulated through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins; the means by which 1) oxygen and nutritive materials are transported to the tissues, and 2) carbon dioxide and various metabolic products are removed for excretion. consists of a pale yellow or gray-yellow fluid, plasma, in which are suspended erythrocytes, (leukocytes), and platelets.

deficiency in all the blood cells

consists of lymphatic vessels, nodes, and lymphoid tissue; it empties into the veins at the level of the superior aperture of the thorax.

a usually malignant tumor of lymphoid tissue

Acute Coronary system

a term used for any condition brought on by sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart

chest pain, which map radiate to the left arm and jaw

any disturbance or abnormality in the heart’s normal rhythmic pattern

coronary artery disease

a condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium, denying the myocardial tissue of sufficient oxygen and nutrients to function fully

obstruction of an artery of the heart, usually from atherosclerosis

Deep vein thrombosis

pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking; a condition seen in occlusive artery disease

death of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply

blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in circulation

coronary artery bypass graft

surgical technique to bring a new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries

echocardiogram

testing for sounds of the
heart.

record of the electrical activity of the heart

electrocardiogram

marker that talks about how
high the inflammation is

C reactive protein

Blood test used to measure the amount of homocysteine in the blood

blood tests (hdl, ldl tests to
determine your fat in your blood etc.)

an amino acid that occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine

abnormally low body temp, typically one that is dangerously low

excess cholesterol in the blood

excessive amount of fats in the blood

nability to produce a normal complement of antibodies or immunologically sensitized T cells especially in response to specific antigens

the engulfing and usually the destruction of particulate matter by phagocytes that serves as an important bodily defense mechanism against infection by microorganisms and against occlusion of mucous surfaces or tissues by foreign particles and tissue debris

inflammation of the gallbladder

gallstones

inflammation of a diverticulum

nflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines

inflammation of the pancreas

prolapse of the rectum

eating disorder characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat

a serious eating disorder that occurs chiefly in females, is characterized by compulsive overeating usually followed by self-induced vomiting or laxative or diuretic abuse, and is often accompanied by guilt and depression

Chronic disease of the liver with gradual destruction of cells and formation of scar tissue

chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract usually affecting the ileum and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations and the formation of scar tissue that may least to intestinal obstruction

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Irritable bowel syndrome

periodic disturbances of bowel function, such as diarrhea and/ or constipation, usually associated with abdominal pain

an ulcer in the wall of the stomach or duodenum resulting from the digestive action of the gastric juice on the mucous membrane when the latter is rendered susceptible to its action (as from infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori or the chronic use of NSAIDs)

inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers

intestines folds into another –telescoping of a segment of the intestine

surgical formation of an artificial anus by connecting the colon to an opening in the abdominal wal

fluoroscopic and radiographic examination (as for the detection of gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, or ulcers) of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum during and following oral ingestion of a solution of barium sulfate

a suspension of barium sulfate injected into the lower bowel to render it radiopaque, usually followed by injection of air to inflate the bowel and increase definition, and used in the radiographic diagnosis of intestinal lesions

Barium enema

Fecal Occult Blood Test

detects blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or wipe

loss of the ability to swallow

difficult digestion

situated or administered under the tongue

disease of the tongue

of, relating to, being, or performed by intubation of the stomach by way of the nasal passage

bnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen

vomit

the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation (chronic gastritis)

having two/occurring twice

wo : two by two : two at a time

n exaggerated and often disabling fear usually inexplicable to the subject

paralysis

Suffix denoting relationship to vision
Terms

An inflammatory condition of the eyelids.

a drooping or abnormal relaxation of the upper eyelid

nflammation of the lacrimal sac

The perception of two images of a single object caused by extraocular muscle dysfunction or an innervating nerve disorder. Also called ambiopia, double vision, or binocular polyopia.

nflammation of the cornea of the eye characterized by burning or smarting, blurring of vision, and sensitiveness to light and caused by infectious or noninfectious agents—called also corneitis; compare

any fungal disease of the eye

1. Abnormal sensitivity or intolerance to light, especially by the eyes. 2. An irrational fear of light resulting in an avoidance of light places.

Degenerative thinning of the sclera, the tough white coat that covers most of the back of the eyeball and that is continuous with the cornea in the front of the eye.

a small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid formed by retention of secretions of the meibomian gland and sometimes accompanied by inflammation

an inflamed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid—called also hordeolum

a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball that can result in damage to the optic disk and gradual loss of vision

a condition in which the visual images come to a focus in front of the retina of the eye because of defects in the refractive media of the eye or of abnormal length of the eyeball resulting especially in defective vision of distant objects—called also nearsightedness;

a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision

triangular fleshy mass of thickened conjunctiva occurring usually at the inner side of the eyeball, covering part of the cornea, and causing a disturbance of vision
2 : a forward growth of the cuticle over the nail

any of several hereditary progressive degenerative diseases of the eye marked by night blindness in the early stages, atrophy and pigment changes in the retina, constriction of the visual field, and eventual blindness—abbreviation RP; called also pigmentary retinopathy

implanted in, occurring within, or administered by entering the eyeball

1, an agent that causes miosis
2.relating to or characterized by miosis

niobium

a lustrous light gray ductile metallic element that resembles tantalum chemically and is used in alloys—symbol Nb; called also columbium; see

A woman pregnant for the first time

causing or involving dilation of the pupil of the eye