HESI Entrance Exam
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HESI Entrance Exam Study Guide
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HESI Entrance Exam, HESI standardized test, MA / Teas test, Microbiology150, HESI admission test
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Adenoma | Tumor of a gland |
| Adenitis | Inflammation of a gland |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of a joint |
| Biology | Study of life |
| Biopsy | Removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope. |
| Carcinoma | Cancerous tumor. |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart. |
| Cephalic | Pertaining to the head. |
| Cerebral | Pertaining to the brain. |
| Incision | Process of cutting into. |
| Excision | Process of cutting out. |
| Endocrine glands | Glands that secrete hormones within the body. |
| Cystoscopy | Process of visual examination of the urinary bladder. |
| Cytology | Study of cells. |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin. |
| Hypodermic | Pertaining to under the skin. |
| Electrocardiogram | Record of the electricity in the heart. |
| Electroencephalogram | Record of the electricity of the brain. |
| Enteritis | Inflammation of the intestines. |
| Erythrocyte | A red blood cell. |
| Gastrectomy | Removal of the stomach. |
| Gastrotomy | Incision of the stomach. |
| Diagnosis | State of complete knowledge; information gathered about a patient's illness. |
| Prognosis | Prediction about the outcome of an illness. |
| Gynecology | Study of females and female diseases. |
| Hematology | Study of blood. |
| Hematoma | Collection (mass) of blood. |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver. |
| Iatrogenic | Pertaining to being produced by treatment. |
| Leukocyte | White blood cell |
| Nephritis | Inflammation of the kidney. |
| Nephrology | Study of the kidney. |
| Neurology | Study of the nerves. |
| Oncology | Study of tumors. |
| Oncologist | Specialist in the study of tumors. |
| Ophthalmoscope | Instrument for visual examination of the eye. |
| Osteitis | Inflammation of the bone. |
| Osteoarthritis | Inflammation of bone and joints. |
| Pathology | Study of disease. |
| Pathologist | One who studies diseases performs autopsies and examines biopsy samples. |
| Pediatric | Pertaining to treatment of children. |
| Psychology | Study of the mind. |
| Psychiatrist | Specialist in the treatment of the mind. |
| Radiology | Study of x-rays. |
| Renal | Pertaining to the kidney. |
| Rhinitis | Inflammation of the nose. |
| Sarcoma | Tumor flesh tissue (cancerous tumor of connective tissues, such as bone, muscle, cartilage, fat). |
| Resection | Process of cutting out; removal |
| Thrombocyte | A clotting cell. |
| Urology | Study of the urinary tract. |
| Cardiac | Pertaining to the heart. |
| Neural | Pertaining to the nerves. |
| Arthralgia | Pain of a joint. |
| Nuphrectomy | Removal (resection) of a kidney. |
| Leukemia | Blood condition of white cells; malignant (cancerous) condition. |
| Carcinogenic | Pertaining to producing cancer. |
| Pathogenic | Pertaining to producing disease. |
| Gastric | Pertaining to the stomach. |
| Neurological | Pertaining to the study of nerves. |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the urinary bladder. |
| Endocrinology | Study of the endocrine glands. |
| Hepatoma | Tumor (malignant) of the liver. |
| Nuphrosis | Abnormal condition of the kidney. |
| Leukocytosis | Abnormal condition (Slight increase) of normal white blood cells. |
| Enteropathy | Disease of the intestines. |
| Adenopathy | Disease of glands. |
| Endoscope | Instrument to visually examine within (the body). |
| Endoscopy | Process of visually examining within (the body). |
| Osteotomy | Incision of a bone. |
| Gastroenterology | Process of study of the stomach and intestines. |
| Anemia | A decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin. |
| Autopsy | "Self view" - examination of a dead body, understand its function |
| Endocrinologist | One who specializes in endocrine glands. |
| Epigastric | Pertaining to above the stomach. |
| Epidermis | Outer layer of skin; above the dermis layer. |
| Hyperglycemia | Condition of increased blood sugar. |
| Hypogastric | Pertaining to below the stomach. |
| Pericardium | Structure (membrane) surrounding the heart. |
| Resection | Removal; excision |
| Retrocardiac | Pertaining to behind the heart. |
| Subhepatic | Pertaining to below the liver. |
| Transhepatic | Pertaining to across or through the liver. |
| Abdominal | Pertaining to the abdomen. |
| Adipose | Pertaining to fat. |
| Anterior | Pertaining to the front |
| Anabolism | Process of casting up; Building - up or synthesizing process in a cell. |
| Cervical | Pertaining to the neck. |
| Chondroma | Tumor of cartilage |
| Chondrosarcoma | Flesh tumor (malignant) of cartilage |
| Chromosomes | "Color Bodies"; contain genetic material and are located in the nucleus of cell. |
| coccygeal | Pertaining to the tail bone. |
| Craniotomy | Incision of the skull. |
| Cytoplasm | Contents (formation) of the cell (apart from the nucleus and cell memebrane). |
| Distal | Pertaining to far (from the beginning of a structure) |
| Dorsal | Pertaining to the back |
| Histology | Study of tissues. |
| Iliac | Pertaining to the ilium. |
| Inguinal | Pertaining to the groin. |
| Karyotype | Picture (Classification) of the nucleus (and its chromosomes) |
| Lateral | Pertaining to the side |
| Lumboacral | Pertaining to the lumbar and sacral regions. |
| Medical | Pertaining to the middle. |
| Nucleic | Pertaining to the nucleus. |
| Pelvic | Pertaining to the hip bone. |
| Posterior | Pertaining to the back; behind |
| Proximal | Pertaining to near the beginning of a structure. |
| Sacral | Pertaining to the sacrum (lower back) |
| Sarcoma | Tumor of flesh tissue, malignant. |
| Spinal | Pertaining to the spine, backbone. |
| Epithelial Cell | Cell covering the surface of the skin and inner lining of body cavities and tubes. |
| Thoracic | Pertaining to the chest. |
| Thoracotomy | Incision of the chest. |
| Tracheal | Pertaining to the windpipe. |
| Umbilical | Pertaining to the navel. |
| Ventral | Peratining to the belly side of the body. |
| Vertebral | Pertaining to the vertebrae. |
| Visceral | Pertaining to internal organs. |
| Anabolic | Pertaining to casting up; building up substances (proteins) in the cell. |
| Catabolism | Process of casting down; breaking down material in the cell to release energy. |
| Hypochondriac regions | Pertaining to under the rib cartilage (area of the abdomen). |
| Intervertebral | Pertaining to between the vertebrae. |
| Metabolism | State of building up (anabolism) and breaking down (catabolism)processes in a cell. |
| Otalgia | Pain in the ear. |
| Neualgia | Pain of nerves. |
| Myalgia | Pain of muscles. |
| Rectocele | Hernia of the rectum. |
| Cystocele | Hernia of the urinary bladder. |
| Throacocentesis | Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest (thoracentesis). |
| Amniocentiesis | Surgical puncture of the amnion. |
| Abdominocentesis | Surgical puncture of the abdomen. |
| Streptococcus | Berry - shapped bacterium found in twisted chains. |
| Staphylococci | Berry - shapped bacteria in clusters. |
| Thrombocyte | Clotting cell |
| Pleurodynia | Pain in the chest wall, muscles that is aggravated by breathing. |
| Laryngectomy | Removal of the larynx. |
| Mastectomy | Removal of a breast. |
| Ischemia | To hold back blood from an area of the body. |
| Carcinogenesis | Condition of producing cancer. |
| Pathogenesis | Condition of producing disease. |
| Angiogenesis | Fromation of blood vessels. |
| Osteogenic | Pertaining to produced within bone. |
| Myelogram | Record (xray) of the spinal cord |
| Angiography | Process of recording (xray) blood vessels |
| Phlebitis | Inflammation of veins. |
| Ophthalmology | Study of the eye. |
| Morphology | Study of shape or form. |
| Hemolysis | Destruction of blood (breakdown of red blood cells with release of hemoglobin). |
| Osteomalacia | Softening of bone. |
| Chondromalacia | Softening of cartilage. |
| Acromegaly | Enlargement of extremities. |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| Myoma | Tumor (benign) of muscle. |
| Myosarcoma | Tumor (malignant) of muscle (a type of flesh tissue). |
| Multiple myelcoma | Tumor of bone marrow. |
| Abrupt | Sudden |
| Abstain | to voluntarily refrain |
| Access | to obtain entry or a means approach |
| Accountable | responsible |
| Adhere | to hold fast or stick together |
| Adverse | undesired, possibly harmful |
| Affect | appearance of observable emotions |
| Annual | occuring every year. |
| Apply | to place, put on, or spread something |
| Audible | able to be heard |
| Bilateral | present on two sides |
| Cast | hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while it heals |
| Cease | to come to an end or bring to an end |
| Compensatory | off setting or making up for something |
| Complication | an undesired problem that is the result of some other event |
| Comply | do as directed |
| Concave | rounded inward |
| Concise | brief to the point |
| Consistency | degree of viscosity, how thick or thin a fluid is |
| Constrict | to draw together or become smaller |
| Contingent | dependent |
| Contour | shape or outline of a shape |
| Contraindication | a reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done |
| Defecate | to expel feces |
| Deficit | a defeciency or lack of something |
| Depress | press downward |
| Depth | downward measurment from a surface |
| Deteriorating | worsening |
| Device | tool or piece of equipment |
| Diameter | the distance across the center of an object |
| Dilate | to enlarge or expand |
| Dilute | to make a liquid less concentrated |
| Discrete | distinct, deparate |
| Distended | enlarged or expanded from pressure |
| Elevate | to lift up or place in a higher position |
| Endogenous | produced with the body |
| Exacerbate | to make worse or more severe |
| Excess | more than what is needed or usual |
| Exogenous | produced outside of the body |
| Expand | to increase in size or amount |
| Exposure | contact |
| External | located outside of the body |
| Fatal | resulting in death |
| Fatigue | extreme tiredness, exhaustion |
| Flaccid | limp, lacking tone |
| Flushed | reddened or rubby appearance |
| Gaping | wide open |
| Gender | sex of an individual, as male or female |
| Hydration | maintenanace of body fluid balance |
| Hygeine | measures contributing to cleanliness |
| Impaired | diminished or lacking some usual quality or level |
| Impending | likely to occur soon |
| Incidence | occurence |
| Inflamed | reddened, swollen warm, and often tender |
| Ingest | to swallow for digestion |
| Initiate | to begin or put into practice |
| Insidious | so gradual as not to become apparent for a long time |
| Intact | in place, unharmed |
| Internal | located within the body |
| Invasive | inserting or entering into a bodypart |
| Labile | changing rapidly and often |
| Latent | present, but not active or visible |
| Lethargic | difficult to arouse |
| Manifestation | and indication or sign of a condition |
| Nutrient | substance or ingredient that provides nourishment |
| Occluded | closed or obstructed |
| Ominous | significantly important and dangerous |
| Ongoing | continuous |
| Oral | given through or affecting the mouth |
| Overt | obvious, easily observed |
| Parameter | a characterisic or constant factor |
| Paroxysmal | beginning suddenly or abruptly |
| Patent | open |
| Potent | producing a strong effect |
| Potential | capable of occurring or likely to occur |
| Precatuion | preventive measure |
| Precipitous | rapid, uncontrolled |
| Predispose | to make more susceptible or more likely to occur |
| Preexisting | already present |
| Primary | first or most significant |
| Priority | of great importance |
| Prognosis | the anticipated or expected course or outcome |
| Rationale | the underlying reason |
| Recur | to occur again |
| Restrict | to limit |
| Retain | to hold or keep |
| Site | location |
| Status | condition, state of |
| Strict | stringent, exact, complete |
| Supplement | to take in addition to or to complete |
| Suppress | to stop or subdue |
| Symmetric (symmetrical) | being equal or the same size, shape and realative position |
| Symptom | an indication of a problem |
| Untoward | adverse or negative |
| Urinate | to excrete or expel urine |
| Verbal | spoken using words |
| Vital | essential |
| Void | excrete, or expel urine |
| Volume | amount of space occupied by a fluid |
| Euphamism | an agreeable or pleasant statement |
| Febrile | having a fever |
| Circuit | lap/rotation |
| Audible | perceptible |
| Parameters | limits |
| Expectorate | spit |
| Breach | broken, ruptured or torn |
| Breech | buttocks first |
| Obtuse | ignorant |
| Lysis | decomposition |
| primary health care | widest scope of healthcare (ie. family doctor) |
| secondary health care | specialists (ie. cardiologist, dermatologist) |
| tertiary health care | specialized consultative care on referral from primary of secondary health provider (ie cancer care, plastic surgeon) |
| Spinster | an unmarried woman |
| Freud's superego | contains rigid rules |
| Milieu | environment |
| Medial | pertaining to the midline |
| Proximal | near attachment of the trunk |
| Sufperficial | toward the surface |
| Superior | toward the head |
| Abscess | pus forming a pocket |
| Anterior | frontal position |
| Anterposterior | frontal to back positioning |
| Caudad | related to the tail position |
| Cephalic | related to the head position |
| Cervicectomy | surgical removal of the cervix |
| Lateral | pertaining to the side |
| Inversion | turning inward |
| Inferior | bottom portion of the body |
| Infer | to figure something out based on evidence |
| Incompatible | not well matched |
| Incomparable | too wonderful to be compared |
| Imply | to suggest without saying it directly |
| Eversion | turning outward |
| Distal | away from attachment to trunk |
| Compatible | well matched |
| Assertive | willing to say what you think is true |
| Assert | to make a statement that claims to be true |
| Abduction | away from the medial plane |
| Adduction | toward the medial plane |
| Anterior/ventral | near the front of the body |
| Abdominopelvic | cavity composed of the abdomen and pelvis |
| Absorption | movement of nutrients from the digestive tube into the bloodstream |
| Coronal lane | imaginary line passing through the body from the head to the feet divides the body into front and back portions |
| Diffusion | movement of materials form high concentration to lower concentration |
| Osmosis | the process of water going out of a cell memebrane from high pressure to low pressure |
| Endometrium | inner lining of the uterus |
| Enxymes | functional proteins, usually ending in ASE |
| Blood cells | formed elements |
| Midsagittal plane | an imaginary line dividing the body into right and left portions |
| Metabolism | the sum total of uses of atp in the body |
| Phagocytosis | engulfing of materials by certain cells of the body |
| transverse plane | an imaginary line dividing the body into top and bottom portions. |
| Vasoconstriction | a narrowing of the diameter of a blood vessel |
| Vasodialation | a widening in the diameter of a blood vessel |
| SOAP format | S - patients symptoms O - results of exam A - diagnosis P - plan for follow up care |
| viscera | internal organs of all body cavities |
| acute | sudden in nature and severe |
| anthracosis | black lung |
| Pronation | turning the palm downward |
| supination | turning the palm upward |
| extension | straightening, action |
| flexion | bending, action |
| emotion | intense state of feelings |
| phobia | intense unreasonable fear |
| delusion | continued false belief |
| hallucinations | false impressions of vision, smell, sound, or taste |
| abrasion | injury to the integrity of the skin resulting in skin loss |
| acapnia | low level of carbon dioxide in the blood |
| acne | inflammation of the skin related to glands and hair |
| amenorrhea | no menstrual discharge |
| adenoiditis | inflammation of the adenoids |
| alopecia | bald condition |
| anorchism | absence of testis |
| anoxia | deficiency of oxygen |
| anuria | no urine production |
| aphonia | no voice |
| apnea | not breathing |
| atelectasis | abnormal expansion of lung |
| azoturia | elevated and excessive levels of nitrogen substrates and urea in the urine. |
| bronchogram | xray of the bronchi |
| carbuncle | skin disease associated with boils |
| caudal | related to the tail position |
| cellulitis | inflammation of connective tissue, associated with infection and fever |
| cephalic | related to the head position |
| cicatrix | scar |
| cyanosis | bluish color of the skin related to poor blood supply |
| contusion | bruising of tissue with no loss in skin integrity |
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