Medical Terminology Definitions Lesson 8 Quizlet Flashcards
alveolus
name used, to designate a small saclike pit or cavity. Tiny air sac at the end of a bronchiole in the lungs that provides surface area for gas exchange to occur
dactylospasm
medical term for cramp of a finger or toe
edematous
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues resulting in swelling
pneumonedema
abnormal quantities of fluid in the lungs
fistula
abnormal passageway between two organs or between an internal organ and the body surface
birfurcate
to divide into two parts
glycemia
presence of glucose(sugar) in the blood
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
gravid
pregnant
metabolism
the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials; transformation by which energy is made available for the use of the body.
omentum
an extension of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and connecting it with other abdominal organs; membranous cover of the abdominal organs.
oophoropexy
the attachment of the omentum to another tissue or organ.
hystero-oophorectomy
surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries
parietitis
inflammation of the wall of an organ
bradyphrenia
slowness of mental activity such as initiative, interest, speech, frequently accompanying encephalitis
leukoplakia
thickened, white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs usually with complications and usually accompanied by chill, increase in temperature, pain and coughing.
hyperpnea
abnormal increase in the speed and depth of breathing.
hypopnea
abnormal decrease in the speed and depth of breathing
bradypnea
abnormal slowness of breathing
ptyalism
condition of excessive salivation
pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
radiology
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sedation
the act or process of calming
sedative
an agent such as a drug that calms or reduces excitement