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HOSA Competition Medical Terminology

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surgical repair

abnormal condition or disease

surgical removal

surgical incision

abnormal softening

involuntary contraction

like, resembling

above, more than normal

sack containing fluid

create an opening

loosening, destruction

my-, myos-, muscl-

original, production

against, counter

through, across

angle at the end of the eyelid

narrow, contracted

mild, not concerous

surgical fixation

marrow, spinal cord

embolism- something inserted

abnormal hardening

Coronary Heart Disease

Congestive Heart failure

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Electrocardiogram

Myocardial Infarction

Decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle causing chest pain

Lack of blook flow to brain causing tissue death

Atherosclerosis

Fatty Plaque buildup in the artery walls

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the artery walls

A thinning and ballooning of an artery wall

High blood pressure

Abnormal heart rhythm

Menses, Mestruation

Growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus

Surgical removal of the uterus

malignant cell growth in the ovaries

a fluid filled sac in an ovary

malignant cell growth in the breast tissue

painful periods

Yeast Infection

An infection of the vagina causing itching and discharge

Cervical Cancer

Malignant cell growth in the cervix; can be caused by HPV virus

Examination of cervical cells and mucus for early detection of cervical cancer

Female hormone responsible for the development of feminine characteristics; also plays an important role in the maintenence of the uterine lining

Build, Embryonic, immature

lessen in density

breast bone; sternum

tendin/o, ten/o, tend/o

Lumbar Vertebra 1, 2

Cervical vertebrae 1, 2

Thoracic Vertebrae 1, 2

visualization of the interior of a joint using an endoscope

greestick fracture

a partial break in bone but not completely seperated; bent and partially broken

inflammation of a joint

outward curve of thoracic

closed fracture

bone is broken and the overlying skin is not lacerated

forward curve of lumbar

bone is broken and overlying skin is lacerated

process of bone formation

softening of bone

loss bone density

sideways curve of spine

a joint injure by excessive stretching of the supporting ligaments

overstretching of the muscle or the attaching tendon supporting ligaments of a joint

a tera in the supporting ligaments of the joing causing the bone ends to no longer align

inflammation of the tendon

Large Intestine

dent/I, odont/o

Small intestine

pharyng/o, laryng/o

Pharynx (throat)

rect/o, proct/o

gastrointestinal

Nausea and Vomiting

without appetite; self imposed starvation

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity caused by liver failure

Binge and purge; eat excessive amounts of food and then vomit

Backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus

An erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestines

Inflammation of the appendix

Acute or chronic inflammation of the liver due to infection, drugs, alcohol abuse and or other toxins

Excessive Vomiting

A progressive degenerative disorder disease of the liver. May be caused by chronic alcohol abuse, malnutrition, infection, or other toxins

Axillary, armpit

Blood Condition

to eat, to swallow

Production, formation

pertaining to standing

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chronic autoimmune disease which attacks the healthy joint tissue causing inflamed joints, pain and swelling, and deformities of bones in hands and feet

Usually a malignant tumore in the lymphoid tissue

Substance which stimulates and allergic response

syndrome of clinical conditions that destroys the body's immune system in the final phase of HIV; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

sensation of feeling

spinal cord, bone marrow, myelin

total paralysis

Parkinson's Disease

muscle tremors, rigidity and slowing of movement

Multiple Sclerosis

ms; chronic, progressive disorder in which hardening of the myelin sheaths of motor neurons in spinal cord produces weakness and paralysis

paralysis of lower portion of body

paralysis of both arms and both legs

Bladder Infection

bacteria travels up the urethra causing an infection; pain and burning are common during urination

visualization of urinary bladder through a scope inserted through the urethra

congenital defect in which urethra opens on upper side of penis

urethra opens on under side of penis

extremities, top

out, outward, outside

enlargement of bone in extremities and head due to overproduction of growth hormone after puberty

excessive thirst; sign of diabetes

excessive urination; sign of diabetes

pus pockets; highly contagious

malignant tumor of pigment cells in skin

pneum/o, pneumon/o

listening to the sounds of the stethoscope

a disease that causes alveoli to stretch and loose their elasticity, creating dead spaces in lungs; usually caused by smoking

deficiency of oxygen

internal organs

through, complete

through or across

al, poietic, ous, ary, ior, eal, tic, ine

pertaining to formation

one who studies and practices

visual examination

bursting of blood

process of recording

process of cutting

hernia, tumor, swelling

orchi/o, test/o

inside layers of the abdominal wall weaken the bulge and tear

cryptoorchidism

undescended testicles

basal cell carcinoma

squamous cell carcinoma

transient ischemic attack

toxis shock syndrome

transurethral laser incision of the prostate

insulin- dependednt diabetes mellitus

intravenous pyelogram

lower left quadrant

last menstrual period

premature ventricular contractions

hormone replacement therapy

benign prostatic hyperplasia

coordination of benefits

blood urea nitrogen

above knee amputation

against medical advice

adult onset diabetes mellitus

andtidiuretic hormone

structure that encircles the body

synovial membrane

progessive stiffening

diseased condition

crooked/bent/stiff

abnormal condition

coordination/order

pertaining to muscle tissue and fascia

pertaining to the sole of the foot

pertaining to night

lack of strength

partial paralysis

pertaining to lungs

shaped like bishop's hat

disruption of blood supply

falling of internal organ

flow of blood through vessels

Pancreatic islets

Parathyroid glands

pituit/o, pituitar/o

Pituitary Gland

thyr/o, thryoid/o

Pituitary Gland

pleura, side of the body

presence of stones

violently agitated

having an affinity

Lymphatic Vessels and Ducts

formative material of cells

increased output of urine

pertaining to body parts away from center of body

fallopian tubes

lacrimal apparatus

lacrimal Apparatus

tympanic membrane, eardrum

tympanic membrane, eardrum

vision condition

sclera- white of eye

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