-
structural component of the nucleus, composed of nucleic acids and proteins
chromatin
-
Threadlike structure within the nucleus composed of a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule that carries hereditary information encoded in genes
Chromosome
-
Jellylike substance found within the cell membrane composed of proteins, salts, water, dissolved gases, and nutrients
Cytoplasm
-
Molecule that holds genetic information capable of replication and producing an exact copy whenever the cell divides
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
-
Muscular wall that divides that thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity
Diaphragm
-
Sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or an organism
Metabolism
-
Cellular structure that provides a specialized function, such as the nucleus(reproduction), ribosomes (protein synthesis), Golgi apparatus (removal of material from the cell), and lysosomes (digestion)
Organelle
-
Study of nature of diseases, their causes, development, and consequences
pathology
-
Rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the walls of a tubular organ to propel the contents onward
Peristalsis
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dorsal
Brain, Spinal Cord
-
Ventral
Heart, Lungs, associated structures; digestive, excretory, and reproductive organs and structures
-
-
-
-
-
Medial
Pertaining to the midline of the body or structure
-
Lateral
Pertaining to a side
-
Superior
Toward the head or upper porption of a structure
-
Inferior
Away from the head, or toward the tail or lower part of a structure
-
proximal
Nearer to the center or to the point of attachment to the body
-
Distal
Further from the center or from the point of attachment to the body
-
Anterior (Ventral)
Front of the Body
-
Posterior (dorsal)
Back of the Body
-
Prone
Lying on the abdomen, face down
-
Supine
Lying horizontally on the back, face up
-
Inversion
Turning inward or inside out
-
-
Palmar
pertaining to the palm of the hand
-
Plantar
Pertaining to the sole of the foot
-
Superficial
Toward the surface of the body (external)
-
Deep
Away from the surface of the body (internal)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
later/o
side, to one side
-
-
Poster/o
Back (of body), behind, posterior
-
-
-
-
cervic/o
neck, cervix uteri (neck of uterus)
-
ili/o
ilium (lateral, flaring portion of hip bone)
-
-
Lumb/o
Loins (Lower Back)
-
-
-
-
-
umbilic/o
umbilicus, navel
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
morph/o
form, shape, structure
-
-
radi/o
radiation, x-ray; radius (lower arm bone on thumb side)
-
-
-
-
-
-genesis
forming, producing, origin
-
-
-
-graph
instrument for recording
-
-graphy
process of recording
-
-logist
specialist in the study of
-
Abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated
adhesion
-
substance analyzed or tested, generally by means of laboratory methods
analyte
-
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
Contrast Medium
-
Bursting open of a wound, especially a surgical abdominal wound
Dehiscence
-
feverish; pertaining to a fever
Febrile
-
Relative constanct or balance in the internal environment of the body, maintained by processes of feedback and adjustment in responce to external or internal changes
Homeostasis
-
Diseased; pertaining to a disease
Morbid
-
Branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances for diagnosis, treatment, and research
Nuclear Medicine
-
Medical specialty concerned with the use of electromagnatic radiation, ultrasound, and imaging techniques for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury
Radiology
-
Substances that emit radiation spontaneously, also called tracers
Radionuclides
-
Radionuclide attached to a protein, sugar or other substances used to visualize an organ or area of the body that will be scanned
Radiopharmaceutical
-
Term used to describe a computerized image by modiality (such as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging) or by structure (such as thyriod and bone)
Scan
-
Pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream
Sepsis
-
Producing or associated with generation of pus
Suppurative
-
Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope
Endoscopy
-
Visual examination of the organs of the pelvis and abdomen through very small incisions in the abdominal wall
Laparoscopy
-
Examination of the lungs, pleura, and pleural space with a scope inserted through a small incision between the ribs
Thoracoscopy
-
Common blood test that enumerates red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets; measures hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying molecule in red blood cells); estimates red cells volume; and and sorts white blood cells into five subtypes with their percentages
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
-
Common urine screening test that evaluates the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine
Urinalysis
-
Imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; formerly called computerized axial tomography
Computed Tomography (CT)
-
Ultrasound technique used to detect and measure blood flow velicity and direction through the cardiac chambers, valves, and peripheral vessels by reflecting sound waves off moving blood cells
Doppler
-
Radiographic technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays continuous motion images of internal structures
Fluoroscopy
-
Noninvasive imaging technique that uses radiowaves and a strong magnetic field rather that an x-ray beam to produce multplanar cross-sectional images
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
-
Diagnostic technique that uses a radioactive material (radiopharmaceutical) called a tracer introduced into the body (inhaled, ingested, or injected) and a specialized camera to produce images of organs and structures
Nuclear Scan
-
Scanning technique using computed tomography to record the positrons (positive charged particles) emitted from a radiopharmaceutical, that produces a cross-sectional image of metabolic activity in body tissues to determine the presence of disease
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
-
Imaging technique that uses x-rays passed through the body or area and captured on a film; also called x-ray
Radiography
-
Radiological technique that integrates computed tomography (CT) and a radioactive material (tracer) injected into the bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
-
Radiographic technique that produces an image representing a detailed cross-section, or slice, of an area, tissue, or organ at a predetermined depth
Tomography
-
Imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) that display the reflected "echoes" on a monitor; also called ultrasound, sonography, echo, and echography
Ultrasonography (US)
-
Representative tissue sample removed from the body site for microscopic examination, usually to establish a diagnosis
Biopsy
-
Ultra thin slice of tissue cut from a frozen specimen for immediate pathological examination
frozen section (FS)
-
Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow instument (punch)
needle
-
Removal of tissue using surgical blade to shave elevated lesions
Shave
-
Removal of a part, pathway, or function by surgery, chemical destructions, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency (RF)
Ablation
-
Surgical joining of two ducts, vessels, or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another
Anastomosis
-
destroy tissue by electricity, freezing, heat, or corrosive chemicals
Cauterize
-
Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instument called a curette
Curettage
-
Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity
Incision and drainage (I&D)
-
Surgical removal of tissue in an extensive area surrounding the surgical site in an attempt to excise all tissue that may be malignant and decrease the chance of recurrence
Radical Dissection
-
Partial excision of a bone, organ, or other structure
Resection
-
-
-
-
-
-
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DNA
-
Digital Subtraction angiography
DSA
-
-
-
Incision and drainage
I&D
-
-
Magnatic Resonance Imaging
MRI
-
Positron Emission Tomography
PET
-
-
rheumatoid factor; radio frequency
RF
-
-
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
SPECT
-
-
-
-
-
Ultrasound ultrasonography
US
|
|