Ch 4 - diagnostic, symptomatic, and related terms | CLAS 1030 - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

Download Ch 4 - diagnostic, symptomatic, and related terms | CLAS 1030 - Medical Terminology and more Quizzes Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 adhesion DEFINITION 1 abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separatedAdhesions may occur within body cavities as a result of surgery TERM 2 analyte DEFINITION 2 substance analyzed or tested, generally by means of laboratory methods In a glucose tolerance test, glucose is the analyte TERM 3 contrast medium DEFINITION 3 Substance injected into the body, introduced via catheter, or swallowed to facilitate radiographic images of internal structures that otherwise are difficult to visualize on x-ray films TERM 4 dehiscence DEFINITION 4 bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound TERM 5 febrile DEFINITION 5 feverish; pertaining to a fever TERM 6 homeostasis DEFINITION 6 relative consistency or balance in the internal environment of the body, maintained by processes of feedback and adjustment in response to external or internal changesIn homeostasis, such properties as temperature, acidity, and the concentrations of nutrients and wastes remain relatively constant TERM 7 inflammation DEFINITION 7 body defense against injury, infection, or allergy that is marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sometimes, loss of functionInflammation is one mechanism used by the body to protect against invasion by foreign organisms and to repair injured tissue TERM 8 morbid DEFINITION 8 diseased; pertaining to a disease TERM 9 nuclear medicine DEFINITION 9 Branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis, treatment, and research TERM 10 radiology DEFINITION 10 medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury