Exam One | HSCI 13100 - Introduction To Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

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TERM 1 Adhesion DEFINITION 1 Abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separate TERM 2 Ascites DEFINITION 2 Abnormal fluid accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity TERM 3 Febrile DEFINITION 3 Pertaining to a fever TERM 4 Gangrene DEFINITION 4 death or decay of soft tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma, or infection TERM 5 Hernia DEFINITION 5 Protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it TERM 6 Mycosis DEFINITION 6 Any fungal infection in or on the body TERM 7 Perforation DEFINITION 7 hole that completely penetrates a structure TERM 8 Peritonitis DEFINITION 8 Inflammation of the peritoneum TERM 9 Rupture DEFINITION 9 sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ TERM 10 Sepsis DEFINITION 10 Pathological state resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream TERM 21 xenograft DEFINITION 21 skin graft with a foreign donor TERM 22 Mohs DEFINITION 22 Layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer free tissue remains TERM 23 frozen section DEFINITION 23 biopsy from a frozen specimen TERM 24 needle biopsy DEFINITION 24 biopsy from a hollow needle TERM 25 punch biopsy DEFINITION 25 biopsy with a hollow punch TERM 26 shave biopsy DEFINITION 26 remove elevated lesions with a surgical blade TERM 27 Photodynamic therapy DEFINITION 27 Procedure in which cells selective treated with an agent called a photosensitizer are exposed to light to produce a reaction that destroys cells TERM 28 Fulguration DEFINITION 28 Tissue destruction by means of high frequency electric current TERM 29 Dermabrasion DEFINITION 29 Rubbing/abrasion using wire brushes or sandpaper to mechanically scrape away the epidermis TERM 30 Debridement DEFINITION 30 Removal of necrotized tissue from a wound by surgical excision, enzymes, or chemical agents TERM 31 Crysurgery DEFINITION 31 Use of subfreezing temps to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissue such as tumors, warts, cancerous or infected tissues TERM 32 Chemical Peel DEFINITION 32 Chemical removal of the outer layers of skin to treat acne scarring and general kertoses TERM 33 Vitiligo DEFINITION 33 Localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk- white patches TERM 34 Verruca DEFINITION 34 Epidermal growth caused by a virusWarts TERM 35 Urticaria DEFINITION 35 Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red, elevated patches, called wheales or hives TERM 46 Keratosis DEFINITION 46 Thickened area of the epidermis or any horny growth on the skinCallus or wart TERM 47 Impetigo DEFINITION 47 Bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture TERM 48 Eschar DEFINITION 48 Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin, especially after a burn TERM 49 Erythema DEFINITION 49 Redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries TERM 50 Eczema DEFINITION 50 Chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by erythema, papules, vesicles, pustules, scales, crusts, and scabs, accompanied by itchingAtopic Dermatitis TERM 51 Ecchymosis DEFINITION 51 Skin discoloration consisting of large hemorrhagic areas with colors changing form blue to black, to greenish brown or yellowBruise TERM 52 Dermatomycosis DEFINITION 52 Infection of the skin caused by fungi TERM 53 Comedo DEFINITION 53 Typical small skin lesions of acne vulgaris caused by accumulation of keratin, bacteria, and dried sebum plugging an excretory duct of the skin TERM 54 Chloasma DEFINITION 54 Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring in yellowish brown patches or spots TERM 55 Cellulitis DEFINITION 55 Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue TERM 56 Bowen Disease DEFINITION 56 From of intraepidermal carcinoma characterized by red- brown scaly or crusty lesions that resemble a patch of psoriasis or dermatitis TERM 57 Alopecia DEFINITION 57 partial or complete loss of hair resulting from normal aging, an endocrine disorder, a drug reaction, anticancer medication, or a skin diseaseBaldness TERM 58 Acne DEFINITION 58 Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic lesions that include blackheads/comedos, inflammatory papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts, usually associated with seborrhea (acne vulgaris) TERM 59 Ultrasonography DEFINITION 59 High frequency sound waves are directed at soft tissue and reflected as echoes to produce an image on a monitor of an internal body structure TERM 60 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography DEFINITION 60 Radiological technique that integrates CT and a radioactive material injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs TERM 71 Auscultation DEFINITION 71 Listening to the heart, bowel, and lungs with or without a stethoscope to assess the presence and quality of sounds TERM 72 Percussion DEFINITION 72 Tapping a structure with the hand or fingers to assess consistency and the presence or absence of fluids within the underlying structure TERM 73 Palpation DEFINITION 73 Gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size, consistency, texture, symmetry, and tenderness of underlying structure TERM 74 Inspection DEFINITION 74 General observation of the patient as a whole, progressing to specific body area TERM 75 Revision DEFINITION 75 Surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for a previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result or affect of a previous sugery TERM 76 Resection DEFINITION 76 Removal of part or all of a structure, organ or tissue TERM 77 Laser Surgery DEFINITION 77 Use of high intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues, stop bleeding vessels, or for cosmetic purposees TERM 78 Incision and Drainage DEFINITION 78 Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity TERM 79 Curettage DEFINITION 79 Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon shaped instrument called curette TERM 80 Cauterize DEFINITION 80 Destruction of tissue by electricity, freezing, hear or corrosive chemicals