Final Exam Vocabulary ©Richard L. Goldman April 4, 2003 from: Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Final ExamVocabulary

©Richard L. Goldman

April 4, 2003

from:

Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Terminology

Delmar's Comprehensive Medical Terminology

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antiseptic

arteriole

aseptic technique

asymptomatic

azotemia

Bowman's capsule

calculus

calyx

catheter

cortex

cystometer

cystoscope

radiopaque

renal artery

renal calculas

renal pelvis

Inhibits growth of microorganisms

The smallest branch of an artery

Prevent contamination

Without symptoms

Excessive waste in the blood

End of a renal tubule containing a glomerulus

Stone formed of mineral salts

Cup-shapted division of the renal pelvis

Hollow tube inserted into a body cavity

Outer layer of a body organ

Instrument that measures bladder capacity

Used to view interior of bladder, ureter, or kidney

Not permiting the passage of x-rays

Supplies the kidneys, adrenal glands, & ureters

A stone formation in the kidney

The central collecting part of the kidney


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renal tubule

renal vein

residual urine

solute

specific gravity

toxic

turbid

uremia

ureter

urethra

urethritis

urinary incontinence

urinary retention

urination

urine

voiding

Tube that leads away from the glomerulus

Carries blood away from the kidney.

Urine that remains in the bladder after urination.

A substance dissolved in a solution

Weight of a substance compared water

Poisonous.

Cloudy.

Excessive amounts of waste products in blood

Carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

Drains urine from bladder out of the body

Inflammation of urethra

Inability to control urination

The inability to empty the bladder.

Eliminating urine from the body - micturition

The fluid released by the kidneys

Eliminating urine from the body - micturition


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balanoplastychancreCowper’s glandcryosurgerydebridementejaculationepididymisforeskinglans penisKaposi’s sarcomapalpateperineumprophylacticprostatectomyscrotumsemenspermatozoonvas deferenstrussgonadpurulent

Surgical repair of the glans penis Skin lesion – small red area that develops into an ulcerPea shaped glands that secrete lubrication in malesUse of subfreezing temperature to destroy tissueRemoval of damaged tissue from a woundExpelling sperm (semen) from the male urethraCoiled tubule on testis where sperm is storedLoose retractable fold of skin covering tip of penisTip of penisAIDS related malignancy on feet that spreads through bodyFeeling parts of the body with handsArea between anus and external genitalsPrevention of infection and diseaseRemoval of the prostate glandExternal sac that houses the testiclesSperm and fluids expelled during sexual intercourseMale germ cellTransports sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory ductApparatus worn to block herniationMale sex glands – testicleProducing or containing pus


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adnexaareolaBartholin’s glandcervixclimactericclitoriscoituscorpus luteumculdesacdiaphragmendometriumestrogenfallopian tubesfertilizationfimbriaefourchettefundusgametegonadsgraafian folliclesgynecologyhymen

Body structures located togetherArea surrounding the nippleMucus-secreting glands in vaginaNeck of uterus opening into vaginaCessation of menstruationFemale erectile tissuePenis inserted into vagina, copulation, sexual intercourseRuptured follicle secreting progesterone and estrogenPouch between the uterus an rectumContraceptive device that covers the cervixInner lining of the uterusHormone that promotes secondary female characteristicsPair of tubes that conduct ovum from ovary to uterusUnion of ovum and spermFingerlike end of the fallopian tubeMucus membrane at posterior rim of vaginal openingTop of uterusMature sperm or ovumGamete producing organs – ovary or testisMature ovarian cyst containing ripe ovumBranch of medicine – female reproductive systemMembrane around or covering vaginal opening


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labia majoralabia minoramammary glandsmenarchemenopausemenstruationmyometriumovaryovulationovumperineumpregnancyPMSprogesteronepubertyspermtestesuterusvaginavulva

Outer fatty folds of skin on either side of vulvaInner folds of skin on either side of vaginaBreastFirst menstrual periodEnd of menstrual cyclesShedding of the lining of the uterusMuscular layer of the uterusFemale gonadRelease of a mature ovumFemale gamete, eggArea between anus and external gentilesPeriod from conception to birth, gestational periodPreMenstrual Syndrome, irritable, depressed, tender brestsResponsible for development of maternal placentaStage of life when reproductive organs are fully developedMale gamete, spermatozoonMale gonadFemale organ that houses the fetus throughout pregnancyMuscular tube between uterus and vulvaExternal female genitalia


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afterbirthalpha-fetoproteinamniotic sacchorionamnionamniotic fluidballottementcerclagecesarean sectionChadwick’s sigchloasmcolostrumconceptioncorpus leteumdialationDopplereclampsiaedemaeffacementepisiotomyestrogenfertilization

Placenta, amnion, and chorion expelled after childbirthAFT – amniotic fluid use to diagnose early fetal defectsDouble layer sac that contains amniotic fluid and fetusOuter layer of sac that contains amniotic fluid and fetusInner layer of sac that contains amniotic fluid and fetusFluid inside amniotic sac – protects and nourishes fetusPalpatory technique to detect the fetusSuturing cervix to keep it from dilating prematurelySurgical procedure to deliver baby transabdominallyBluish-violet hue of cervix and vagina and sixth weekTan or brown patches on face of pregnant womenInitial breast secretion - rich in antibodies and mineralsUnion of ovum and spermRuptured ovarian follicle – secrets progesterone & estrogenEnlargement of the diameter of the cervixUltrasound technique used to show motionSevere hypertension during pregnancy causing seizuresSwellingThinning of cervix to allow enlarge for childbirthIncision of perineum to enlarge vaginal openingSex hormone that promotes secondary sex characteristicsUnion of ovum and sperm


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fetoscopefetusgametegestationglycogengonadsGoodell’s signgraffian folliclesgravidaHegar’s signhyperpigmentationhypertensionhypotensionlaborlactationleukorrhealighteningLinea nigralithotomy positionlordosis

Stethoscope for hearing fetal heartbeatTerm for baby from 8 weeks until birthMature sperm or ovumTerm of pregnancy – 280 daysForm of sugar stored in body cellsGamete producing gland – ovary or testisSoftening of cervix – probable sign of pregnancyMature ovarian cyst containing ripe ovumPregnant womanSoftening of lower uterus – probable sign of pregnancyIncrease in skin pigmentationHigh blood pressure > 140/90 mm HgLow blood pressureProcess of giving birth – cervical dilation to birthProduction and secretion of milkWhite discharge from vagina – an indication of infectionSettling of fetal heat into pelvis prior to laborDark vertical line on abdomen of pregnant womanExamination position with feet in elevated restsForward curvature of spine


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lunar monthmultigravidamultiparaNagele’s ruleneonatologynulliparaobstetricianobstetricsparaparturitionplacentapre-eclampsiaprenatalprimigravidaprimiparapyrosisquickeningsalpingectomystriae gravidarumtachycardia

28 daysPregnant more than onceGiven birth 2 or more times (after 20 weeks)Estimation of date of birth (last period -3months +7days)Field of medicine dealing with first 4 weeks of lifeNever complete a pregnancy beyond 20 weeksPhysician specializing in pregnancy, birth, & newbornsField of medicine dealing with pregnancy, birth, & newbornsWoman with any pregnancy greater than 20 weeksAct of giving birthExchanges nutrition and gases between fetus and motherHypertension, proteinuria,& edema after 20 weeks gestationBefore birthPregnant for the first timeHas given birth for the first time after 20 weeks gestationHeartburn, indigestionFeeling of first fetal movementSurgical removal of a fallopian tubeStretch marks due to pregnancyRapid heartbeat – greater than 100 beats per minute


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trimester

umbilical cord

varicose veins

Braxton-Hick’s contractions

gastroesophageal reflux

gestational hypertension

hypovolemic shock

transvaginal ultarsonography

One of three periods of three months

Cord from placenta to navel of fetus

Twisted, swollen veins

Irregular, ineffective, contractions of uterus

Gastric juices in the esophagus causing burning

Hypertension >20 weeks no proteinuria, & edema

Exhaustion & collapse due to massive blood loss

Ultrasound image taken from within vagina


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absorptionalimentary canalamino acidsamylaseanusascitic fluidbicuspid toothbilebilirubinbowelcanine toothcardiac sphinctercecumchymecoloncommon bile ductcrowncuspid toothdeciduous teethdefecationdeglutition

Passage of substance through a membraneTube from mouth to anusChemical compound –acidic carboxyl group + amino groupEnzyme that breaks down starch into smaller carbohydratesOpening to eliminate wasteFluid in peritoneal cavity containing albumin, glucose, & electrolytesBetween molars and canines (permolars)Secretion of the liverBreakdown of hemoglobin secreted in bileTube from stomach to anusBetween incisors and premolars (cuspids)Controls passage of food between esophagus and stomachFirst part of large intestine – a cul-de-sacPartially digested food and digestive secretionsLarge intestine form cecum to rectumDuct formed by the joining of the cystic and hepatic ductsPart of tooth above the gumBetween incisors and premolars (canine)Primary teeth – baby teethExpelling feces from rectum through anusSwallowing


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dentindietitiandigestiondigestive tractduodenumemulsifyenamelendocrine glandexocrine glandenzymeesophagusfatty acidsfecesgallbladdergastrointestinal tractgavagegingivalglucoseglycogenglycogenesisglucagon

Material that makes up the body of a toothProfessional that creates dietsPhysical and chemical altering of food so that used by the bodyTube from mouth to anusFirst part of the small intestineTo break oil into very small fat globulesHard white covering of teethGland that secretes enzymes into bloodGland that secretes enzymes into transport ductsCatalyzing proteinTube from pharynx to stomachProduced by the hydrolysis of a neutral acidWaste that is expelled through anusSac where bile is stored until need for digestionTube from mouth to anusFeed through a tubeGumSimple sugarComplex sugarConversion of glucose to glycogenPancreatic hormone - stimulates liver to convert glycogen into

glucose


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glycogenolysishepatocytehydrochloric acidileumincisorinsulinjejunumlavagelipaseliverlower GI tractmasticationmolar toothnutritionistoropharynxpalatepancreaspapillaeparotid glandperistalsispermanent teeth

Breakdown of glycogen to glucoseLiver cellAcidic solution containing hydrogen and chlorine (HCL)Distal portion of the small intestineFront teethHormone secreted by pancreas due to increase in blood glucoseMiddle portion of the small intestineWashingEnzyme that aids in the digestion of fatProduces bile & enzymes to metabolize carbohydrates, fat, & proteinSmall and large intestineChewing, tearing, or grinding food with teeth while mixing with salivaBack teeth used for grinding foodStudies and applies the principles and science of nutritionSection of pharynx leading away from the oral cavityRoof of mouthSecretes digestive enzymes, insulin, and glucagonSmall projectionsLarge salivary glands on the side of the faceCoordinated contraction to move material through a tubeReplaces deciduous teeth – 32 teeth (secondary teeth)


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pharynxpremolar toothpulppyloric sphincterrectumrugaesalivasalivary glandssecondary teethsigmoid colonsphincterstomachtriglyceridesupper GI tractuvulavilli

ThroatBetween and canines (bicuspid)Soft spongy tissue – chamber of tooth with nerves & blood supplyRegulates the passage of chime from stomach to duodenumPortion of large intestine from sigmoid colon to anusRidge or foldClear viscous fluid secreted by salivary and mucus glandsThree pair of glands secreting into mouthReplaces deciduous teeth – 32 teeth (permanent teeth)Connects descending colon to rectum – “S” shapedCircular band of muscle that constricts a passagewayMuscular sac in alimentary canal -secretes gastric juices for digestionFat or oil – Composed of fatty acids and glycerolMouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomachProcess suspended from back of palateTiny projections covering entire surface of small intestine

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Final Exam Vocabulary ©Richard L. Goldman April 4, 2003 from: Delmar’s Comprehensive Medical Terminology