Medical Terminology: Medical Terminology Final Exam Review Flashcards


Without Sensation

anesthesia


Surgical repair of the nerve

neuroplasty


paralysis of one limb

monoplegia


paralysis of two limbs

diplegia


paralysis of four limbs

quadriplegia


half paralysis

hemiplegia


paralysis of two like parts of a pair (lower limbs)

paraplegia


Surgical removal of a nerve


neurectomy


abnormal softening of the brain

encephalomalacia


Pain in the brain

Encephalalgia


Does the brain feel pain?

No


What are the four parts of the brain?

Cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus, brainstem


Which part of the brain is responsible for muscular movements, coordination?

Cerebellum


Term for one who cannot speak/ without speech


aphasia


Term referring to tumor


oma


Inflammatory problem with the brain

Encephalitis


Term with tissue surrounding the brain/
meninges inflammation

meningitis


Record of the spinal cord

myelogram


What is the CNS? What does it stand for?

Central Nervous system


Term for excessive sugar in the blood
Excessive sugar blood condition

Hyperglycemia

brain tumor

encephaloma

nerve tumor

neuroma

brain tumor is an

intracranial mass, either benign or malignant; benign tumor of brain
can still be fetal because it will grow and cause pressure on normal
brain tissue.

subdural hematoma

mass of blood forming underneath dura mater when meninges are torn by
trauma; can exert fatal pressure on brain if hematoma is not drained
by surgery.

cancerous tumor in gland

adenocarcinoma


tumor that secretes within

endocrinoma


thymus gland tumor

thymoma


pheochromocytoma

usually benign tumor of adrenal medulla; secretes excessive amount of
epinephrine; symptons include anxiety, heart palpitations,dyspnea,
hypertension, profuse sweating, headache, and nausea.


Acoustic neuroma


benign tumor of auditory nerve sheath; symptoms include tinnitus,
headache, vertigo, and progressive hearing loss.


-ectomy

surgical removal

#NAME?

cutting into

#NAME?

surgical repair

#NAME?

surgical fixation


cutting into cerebrum

cerebrotomy


surgical removal of a nerve

neurectomy


surgical repair of nerve


neuroplasty

surgical removal of adrenal gland

adrenalectomy


surgical repair of ovary


oophoroplasty


cutting into ovary


oophorotomy

surgical removal of ovary

oophorectomy


surgical removal of testes


orchiectomy


surgical fixation of testes


orchiopexy

cutting into testes

orchiotomy


surgical removal of pancreas

pancreatectomy

cutting into pancreas

pancreatotomy


surgical removal of parathyroid gland

parathyroidectomy


surgical removal of pineal gland

pinealectomy


surgical removal of thymus gland

thymectomy

cutting into thyroid gland

thyrotomy

surgical removal of thyroid gland

thyroidectomy


surgical repair of eyelid


blepharoplasty

surgical removal of cornea

keratectomy

cutting into cornea

keratotomy


surgical repair of cornea

keratoplasty

surgical fixation of retina using cold

cryoretinopexy


cutting into sclera

sclerotomy


surgical repair of adenoids


adenoidectomy

surgical removal of larynx

laryngectomy


surgical repair of larynx


laryngoplasty


surgical removal of eardrum


myringectomy


surgical repair of eardrum


myringoplasty


cutting into eardrum

myringotomy

surgical repair of the ear

otoplasty

surgical repair of pharynx

pharyngoplasty


cutting into pharynx

pharyngotomy


surgical repair of nose

rhinoplasty


surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillectomy


surgical repair of trachea


tracheoplasty

cutting into trachea

tracheotomy


surgical repair of the eardrum

tympanoplasty


cutting into eardrum

tympanotomy


Different blood condition from normal


-osis abnormal condition


hemat/o


blood


vascul/o

blood vessel


pertaining to cerebral blood vessels

cerebrovascular

Enlarged renal/adrenal glands, statement about endocrine glands four
possible scenario, pick the correct one

Enlarged adrenal gland �


adrenomegaly

aden/o

gland

adren/o

gland


A gland is

a group of cells that work together to produce and secrete substances
such as hormones; endocrine glands secrete their substances (hormones)
directly into the bloodstream; exocrine glands, such as sweat glands,
secrete into a duct.


endocrine system

plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis, a stable internal body
environment. This system consists of a group of glands that secrete
chemical messengers called hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Hormones travel through the blood to target organs to adjust their
activity to regulate factors such as growth, reproduction, metabolic
rate, bone growth, and sugar levels.


Each of two adrenal glands sits on top of


kidney; divided into outer adrenal cortex and inner adrenal medulla.


Adrenal cortex secretes

aldosterone to regulate sodium levels in the body. cortisol to
regulate carbohydrate metabolism, sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.


Adrenal medulla secretes

epinephrine also called adrenaline to help body respond to emergency situations.


Pineal gland is

a small pine coned-shaped gland in thalamus region of brain; secretes
melatonin, which plays a role in regulating body�s circadian rhythm
(24-hr clock).


Pituitary Gland

is a small marble-shaped gland that hangs down from underside of
brain; often referred to as master gland because some of its hormones
regulate other endocrine glands; divided into anterior lobe and
posterior lobe.


Anterior of pituitary gland secretes

growth hormone; stimulate body to grow larger.


Thyroid-stimulating hormone


regulates activity of thyroid gland

Adrenocorticotropic hormone

regulates activity of adrenal cortex

Prolactin

stimulates milk production by breast

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

stimulate melanocytes to produce more melanin

Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

work together to regulate activity of ovaries or testes


Posterior lobe of pituitary gland

secretes antidiuretic hormone regulates volume of water in body


Oxytocin


stimulates uterine contractions during labor and birth

Thyroid gland

is located in neck; has two lobes on either side of trachea; secretes
thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which regulate body�s metabolic rate;
also secretes calcitonin, which lowers blood calcium levels.

Enlarged thyroid gland

thyromegaly


Which of the following is not an endocrine gland?

this system consist of: two adrenal glands, two ovaries in the
female, four parathyroid glands, the pancreas, the pineal gland, the
pituitary gland, two testes in the male, the thymus gland, and the
thyroid gland.

endocrine glands


Hypothalamus

Pineal Gland

Pituitary Gland

Thyroid Gland

Parathyroid

Thymus

Adrenal

Pancreas

Ovaries

Testes


Pancreas

is located in abdominal cavity along lower curvature of stomach; is
only gland that is both an endocrine and exocrine gland; endocrine
cells called pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans, secrete
insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels; insulin lowers
blood sugar levels by allowing sugar to enter individual cells;
glucagon raises blood sugar by stimulating liver to release stored
sugar back into the bloodstream; exocrine portion secretes digestive
enzymes into the pancreatic duct, which carries them to the duodenum.


Which of the following statements regarding insulin and
glucagon are not true?


endocrine cells called pancreatic islets or islets of Langerhans,
secrete insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels; insulin
lowers blood sugar levels by allowing sugar to enter individual
cells; glucagon raises blood sugar by stimulating liver to release
stored sugar back into the bloodstream; exocrine portion secretes
digestive enzymes into the pancreatic duct, which carries them to
the duodenum.


parathyroid glands


are four small glands located on posterior surface of thyroid
gland; secrete parathyroid hormone to raise blood levels of calcium.


What are tears? Where do tears come from?

are watery fluid secreted by lacrimal glands that moisten and cleanse
anterior surface of eyeball; lacriminal glands are located superior
and lateral to eyeball and under orbital bone; tears collect in corner
of eye and flow through lacrimal canals to lacrimal sac.


Tear flow


dacryorrhea


instrument for viewing the eye


ophthalmoscope


surgical repair of the eyelid


blepharoplasty


Abnormal softening of the sclera

scleromalacia


sclera


is outermost layer of eye, commonly called white of eye; very
fibrous and tough


Surgical fixation of retina using cold

cryoretinopexy


kerat/o


cornea


surgical removal of cornea

keratectomy


surgical repair of cornea

keratoplasty

cutting into cornea

keratotomy


What term is not a pathological condition?

-pathy

disease


brain disease


encephalopathy


spinal cord disease

myelopathy

nerve disease

neuropathy


adrenal gland disease

adrenalopathy


disease that secretes within

endocrinopathy

diabetic retinopathy

development of small hemorrhages and edema in retina as result of
diabetes mellitus; dark spots appear in visual field; laser surgery
may be necessary for treatment.


Retina disease


retinopathy


Which of the following are not accessory structures of the
eye? Accessories of the eye includes


Eyelids, Eyelashes,
Lacrimal apparatus, Extrinsic eye muscles,
Eyebrows


Which of the following statements about healthcare of the eye
is not accurate? Understand the difference between optometrist and ophthalmologist.

The two medical specialties providing eye care are

ophthalmology and optometry


Ophthalmology is


the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the eye
and vision


Ophthalmologists

are medical doctors (MD or DO) who have completed at least four years
of specialized training after completing medical school. They are
involved in all aspects of eye care including vision examinations,
corrective lens prescription, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases
and conditions, and eye surgery.


Optometry

specializes in assessing vision and prescribing corrective lens,
treating glaucoma, corneal damage, and visual skill problems,
providing pre- and post-surgical care, as well as screening for other
eye diseases.


Optometrist obtains

a doctor of optometry degree after completing four years at a school
of optometry.


Tonsil inflammation


tonsillitis


Which term means not pertaining to the ear?
These terms means pertaining to the ear

Otic, aural


pertaining to the ear

otic

pertaining to ear

aural

aur/o

ear


ot/o

ear

audit/o

hearing


pertaining to hearing


auditory



audi/o

hearing


instrument for viewing larynx

laryngoscope

larynx

commonly called voice box, is located between pharynx and trachea;
contains paired vocal cords that vibrate as air passes through them to
produce sound.


-phonia


voice


Without voice

aphonia


Larynx paralysis


laryngoplegia


otorhinolaryngology

focuses on a specific region of body, the head and the neck rather
than on a whole body system such as gastrointestinal system or
neurology is the nervous system. As a group, the organs in the head
and neck are responsible for two main functions: to house sensory
receptors and to provide passageways for air, food, and drink.


Ear


hearing and equilibrium


Nose

smell and entrance for air into the body

Pharynx

carries air to the larynx and trachea, and food and drink to the esophagus

Larynx

speech

Trachea

brings air to the lungs


Ear pain

otalgia

#NAME?

pain


ot/o

ear


abnormal condition of ear fungus

otomycosis


discharge of pus from ear



otopyorrhea


Surgical incision into the eardrum or cutting into eardrum

myringotomy


myring/o

tympanic membrane or eardrum

tympan/o

tympanic membrane or eardrum


surgical removal of eardrum

myringectomy


surgical repair of eardrum

myringoplasty


Record of a hearing test or
record of hearing


audiogram


cutting into the throat or
Cutting into the trachea

tracheotomy


enlarged trachea


Tracheomegaly