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HOSA Bowl 2012-2013

Terms in this set (175)

Emesis
vomiting
Erythrocycle
red blood cell
Diagnosis
the state of complete knowledge
Pallor
paleness
-Algia
pain
Dys-
bad or difficult
-Ectomy
removal of an anatomical structure
Hyper
exsessive; above normal
Hypo-
less than normal
-itits
inflammation of
-osis
increase; formation
-Ostomy
an operation to create an artificial passage for bodily elimination
-otomy
cutting; sharp; seprating
Plasty
surgical repair
-rrhage
excessive flow
-rrhaphy
sewing; suturing
-rrhea
flow or discharge
-rrhexis
rupture or splitting
-scleriosis
abnormal hardening; like tissue
Abdominocentesis:
Abdominocentesis: surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid
abdomino-
abdominal
-centesis
puncturing
acronym
a way to shorten something
acute
sharp or severe; having rapid onset; not chronic
angiography
a description of blood vessels an lympathic
appendectomy
surgical removal of the of the vermiform of the appendix
arteriosclerosis
a disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls
arterio
pertaining to the arteries
arthralgia
pain in the joints
colostomy
the opening portion of the colon through the abdominal wallto its skin surface
cyanosis
a blue, gray, slate or dark purple discoloration of the skin mucous caused by de-oxygenated or reduced hemoglobin in the blood
dermatologist
a physician that specializing in the treatment of the skin
A motion requires a ________ to be considered.
second
a motion requires a second unless the motions is behalf a _____________.
committe
Accorddign to Robert`s Rules of Orders, what are the types of motions?
1. Main motions
2. Secondary Motions
3. Privileged Motions
4. subsidiary Motions
5. Incidental Motions
Ad hoc committe
special committee
adjourn
to close a meeting
amend
to make a change in the motion; it can be additions, deletions, or substitution.
amendments
these are used to change or improve a motion
amphiarthosis
type of joint that is slightly immovable
anatomy
the study of the form and structure of an organism
angeo
blood vessel
angioplasty
maybe used to remove or compress the fatty deposits in the arteries, or to insert a stent to allow blood flow
ante
before
anti
before
antihypertensive drug
a type of medication that is administered to control high blood pressure
Anton Van Leewenhoek
invented the first microscope
aorta
largest artery in the body
aortic valve
located between the left ventricle & the aorta
AP
apical pulse
Aplastic Anemia
Results from an injury to or destruction of the bone marrow leading to poor or no formation of the RBCs
Appeal from the Decision of the Chair
Debatable, not amendable, majority
Appendicular skeleton
forms the extremities & is composed of the shoulder gridle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, & leg bones
arrhythmia
term for abnormal heart rhythms
arteries
a blood vessel that is muscular & elastic
arteries
carries blood away from the heart
Arterio
artery
artrioles
the smallest branch of arteries
Arteriosclerosis
hardening or thickening of the arterial walls resulting in a loss of elasticity
Arthro
joint
ASA
aspirin
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
ASE
Enzyme
ASHD
Ateriosclerotic Heart disease
Associative Director
Karen Koeninger
Atherosclerosis
Occurs when fatty plagues are deposited on the walls of the arteries
Athlete`s foot
What is the contagious fungal infection that usually affects the feet
Atria
the upper 2 chambers of the heart
Atrioventricular node
A group of nerve cells located between the artia & venticles that sends the electrical impulse through the bundle of his
audit
an examination of final records
ax, Ax
axilla
Axial Skeleton
Forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, & sternum; division of the skeleton that protects the major organs of the nervous, respiratory, & circulatory system
aye
yes
ballot
a written form used in voting; a method of voting; a list of candidates for office
Basophils
White blood cells promote the inflammatory response
BE, be
branium Enema
belladonna (Atropopine)
from the poisonous night shade plant, relieves stomach pain
Benjamin Franklin
invented bifocals. created a catheter
Bi
both, two
BID, bid
twice daily
Bio
life
BKA
below knee amputation
Blepharo
eyelid
blood
carries nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and carries metobolic waste away from cells
BM
bowel movement
BP
blood pressure
BR
bed rest
Brady
slow
bronch
bronchus
BRP
bathroom priveldge
BS
blood sugar
BSC
bedside commode
bucca
cheek
BUN
blood, uria, nitrogen
bundle of hits
the nerve fibers in the septum
bursitis
inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs surrounding the joints
BX
biopsy
bylaws
the specific rules that govern an organization, written by the memebers
c
with
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
C/O
complains of
CA
cancer
Ca
calcium
calcaneous
name for the heel bone
cappilaries
vessels that allow oxygen and nutrients to pass through the body cells
Ordinary elements
oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorous
carcin
cancer
cardio
heart
carpals
bones of the wrist
carried
adopted, accepted
CAT
computer axial tomography
Cath
catheter
caucus
a meeting of the members of a political party to make policy decisions and select candidates
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bed rest
CC
chief complaint
cc
cubic centimeter
CCU
coronary/critical car unit
Cell
the basic unit of structure and function in all living things
cell membrane
outer protective covering of the cell
centre
puncture
centromere
located in the cytoplasm & near the nucleus that contains centrioles
cephal
head
cerebro
brain
connective tissue
supporting fabric of organs & other body parts
constition
the fundamental rules and laws governing a group or organization
contra
against
convene
assemble formally
COPD
chronic obstructer pulmonary disease
Costo
Ribs
CPR
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
cranio
skull
cranium
portion of the skull that encloses the brain
CS
central supply
CVA
celebral vascular accident
Cx, or cx
cervix
cyan
blue
cysto
bladder, sac
cyte
cell
cytoplasm
the semi-fluid that contains water, protiens, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, & salts. it is also the site for all chemical reactions
D&C
Dilation and curettage
D&I
dry and intact
D/C, dc
discontinued, discharged
D/W
dextrose in water
Debate
to discuss
defibrillator
a device that shock the heart with and electrical current to stop the uncoordinated contraction & allow the sinoatrial node to regain control
dehydration
the term used for insufficient amount of tissue fluid
depressed fracture
name of fracture where a broken piece of skull moves inward
derma
skin
diaphysis
long shaft of the long bones
diarthrosis
freely movable joint
cervic
neck
chair
chairman, presiding officer, president
chase edwards
Region III vice president
cheil
lip
chem
drug
CHF
Congestive heart failure
Chole
gall, bile
chrom
color
chromosomes
name for long coiled molecules of DNA
chyle
when lymph is mixed with lipids
cide
causing death
circulatory system
a system that carries oxygen & nutrients to body cells; carries waste products away from cells
circum
round
cisterna chyli
an enlarged pouch-like structure that serves as a storage area for purified lymph
Cl
chloride
Cl
clear liquid
clavicle
the bone of the shoulder girdle/ collar bone
close reduction
position the bone in correct alignment and applying a case or splint to maintain the position
cm
centimeter
CO2
carbon dioxide
colles fracture
type of fracture where breaking discoloration of the radius that causes a bulge at the wrist
colo
colon
comminuted fracture
type of fracture where the bone fragments or splinters into more than 2 pieces
committee
a group of membersz who meet for a specific purpose or task
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