Med Term Final
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kmessenger on September 17, 2010
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 arthrotomy | incision into the joint |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of the liver |
| cheilocarcinoma | cancerous tumor on the lip |
| myringoplasty | surgical repair of the eardrum |
| angiopathy | Disease of a blood vessel |
| hemihepatectomy | surgical removal of half the liver |
| nephrolithotomy | incision into the kidney for the removal of stones |
| myorrhaphy | suture of a muscle |
| leukocyte | white blood cell |
| ophthalmomyitis | inflamation of the eye muscle |
| arthrodesis | binding (or fusing) of the joint |
| costochondritis | inflamation of the rib cartilage |
| angiorrhexis | burst (rupture) of a vessel |
| blepharoptosis | drooping of the eyelid |
| cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gallbladder |
| Ureterolithotomy | incision into ureter to remaove a stone |
| splanchnodynia | pain in an internal organ |
| volvulus | twisting or knotting of the bowel |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| xerodermia | dry skin |
| myometrium | muscle layer of the uterus |
| polycythemia | excessive number of red blood cells |
| duodenocholecystostomy | surgical creation of an opening between the gallbladder and duodenum |
| metrorrhagia | bleeding from the uterus (other than during menstruation) |
| anosmia | without odor |
| leukotrichia | white hair |
| thrombocyte | clotting cell |
| lalophobia | Fear of speech (stage fright) |
| intraosseous | within the bone |
| pharyngomycosis | presence of fungus in the pharynx |
| arthrocentesis | puncture of the joint |
| antiemetic | against vomiting |
| otomycosis | condition of fungus of the ear |
| onychomalacia | softening of the nail |
| osteomyelitis | inflammation of the bone marrow |
| orchidopexy | suspension of the testis |
| colporrhaphy | suture of the vagina |
| leiomyoma | tumor made of the smooth muscle |
| hyperglycemia | high blood sugar |
| salpingooophorectomy | surgical removal of the fallopian tube and ovary |
| trachelocystitis | inflammation of the neck of the bladder |
| astrocytoma | tumor made of star shaped cells |
| hypoplasia | below developement |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| hemoptysis | blood in the saliva |
| photophobia | fear of light |
| encephalopathy | disease of the brain |
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