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1. IMPORTANAT MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGIES
PREPARED BY
MARTIN SHAJI
PHARM D

2. 1 Eupnoea Normal breathing
2 Apnea absence of breathing
3 Dyspnea difficulty in breathing
4 Hypoxia decrease of oxygen in tissue(tissues are groups of
cells that have a similar structure and act together to
Performa specific function
5 Hypoxemia decrease of oxygen ¡n blood
6 Asphyxia condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen
7 Aphonia Loss of voice

3. 8 Aphasia inability to speak
9 Ascitis
accumulation of fluid in peritoneal
cavity(peritoneal cavity : the space within the abdomen that contains
the intestine, the stomach, and the liver ...)
10 Ataxia
ataxia is a neurological defect, Impaired
balance or coordination, can be due to damage to brain, nerves or
muscles.

4. itis word ending meaning inflammation!
11 Appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix(appendix :small thin
pouch, connected to the large intestine)
12 Arthritis inflammation of the joint
13 Colitis
inflammation of the lining of the colon(large
intestine)
14 Gastroenteritis:
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the
stomach and intestines.

5. 15 Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is the infection or
inflammation of pouches that can form in your intestines. These pouches
are called diverticula. The pouches generally aren't harmful. They can
show up anywhere in your intestines.
16 Pancreatitis inflammation of the pancres
17 Encephalitis inflammation of the brain

6. 20 Endocarditis
inflammation of endocardium(endocardium is the
innermost layer of the heart)
21 pericarditis inflammation of the pericardium(pericardium
surround the heart and the roots of the great blood vessels.)
22 Conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva(eye covering layer)
23 Cystitis inflammation of the urinary
bladder
24 dermatitis inflammation of the skin

7. 25 Tonsillitis inflammation of the tonsils
25 gastritis inflammation of the lining of the stomach
26 Stomatitis inflammation of the mucous tissue of the mouth
27 Hepatitis inflammation of the liver
28 Mastitis
inflammation of the mammary gland of the breast
29 isthmitis inflammation of throat
30 Phlebitis inflammation of a vein

8. 31 Meningitis
inflammation of the meninges, the
membranes that line the brain and spinal cord infectious viral disease
that can cause paralysis
32 cholecystitis inflammation of the gallbladders
33 poliomyelitis an infectious viral disease that can cause
paralysis

9. algia :word ending indicating pain
Arthralgia joint pain
myalgia muscle pain
neuralgia nerve pain
Hematemesis vomiting blood
hyperemesis excessive vomiting
cephalgia headache
mastalgia/mastodynia: pain in breast

10. plegia: word ending ,meaning- paralysis or stroke paralysis Voluntary
movement lost
monoplegia paralysis of single limber a single group of muscles
Hemiplegia paralysis of one side of the body
paraplegia paralysis of the leg
Qundriplegia paralysis of all four extremities
pentaplegia quadriplegias + respiratory depression

11. paresis word ending meaning incomplete or partial paralysi
hemi means half
Hemiparesis partial weakness on one side of the body
xerophthalmia abnormal dryness of the
conjunctiva and cornea of eye or dry eyes
photopsia flashes of light
photophobia severe light sensitivity
diplopia double vision

12. epiphora excessive tearing
diagnosis [identification of a disease or a condition]
Anastomosisa
connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels, part
of the intestine or other channels of the
L body.
Mealy means large
splenomegaly enlargement of the spleen
nephromegaly enlargement of one or both kidneys

13. (nephro means kidney)
hepatosplenomegaly :
enlargement of the liver and spleen(hepatic means liver)
pancreatomegaly: enlargement of the pancreas
acromegaly
enlargement of the peripheral part of the body, especially the head,
face, hands and feet resulting from excessive secreation of growth
hormone.

14. hydronephrosis: abnormal condition of water
on the kidney(hydro means water)hyper means above. High or excess
hypo opposite of hyper, it means Less than normal
hyperthyroidism: excessive production of thyroid hormone
hyperlipidemia: an excess of fat or lipid in the blood.
hyperkinesia abnormally increase inmuscular activity.
hypercalcemia an abnormally high level of calcium in the
blood.
hyperuricemia an abnormally high level of uric acid in
the blood

15. hyperpyrexia abnormally high fever(pyrexia means fever)
hyperthermia unusually high body -temperature
constipation difficult or delayed defecation
Diarrhea frequent discharge of -liquid stool (feces)
Diverticula abnormal side pocket in hollow structure, such
as intestine ,sigmoid colon and duodenum
Flatus gas expelled through the anus

16. Hemorrhoids swollen or twisted veins -either outside or just
inside the Anus.
Melena feces containing blood(Black tarry stool)
steatorrhea excessive fat in feces
borboygmus rumbling, gurgling sound made by movement of
gas in intestine

17. bruxism grinding teeth involuntarily often while sleeping.
Leuko meaning white………..,leukocyte white blood cells
Leukoplakia white plaques or patches -of mouth mucosa
sublingual under the tongue
Aphagia inability to swallow
Dysphagia difficulty in swallowing
Dyspepsia difficulty digestion (indigestion)

18. Dysphasia difficulty speaking
odynophagia painful swallowing.
menorrhea menstrual bleeding.
Amenorrhoea absence of menstrual discharged
Dysmenorrhoea; painful menstruation
leucorrhoea whitish vaginal discharge.

19. palpitation a sensation in the chest Caused by an irregular
heartbeat
.prophylaxis means prevention
hemoptysis coughing up of blood from the respiratory tract
hemothorax accumulation of blood and fluid in the
pleural space in the chest.
pleura is the serous membrane enclosing the lungs
effusion means collection of fluid in closed cavity

20. pleural effusion
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural
space.
pneumothorax an accumulation of air in the pleural
,
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21. adenectomy surgical removal of a gland
adenoidectomy: surgical removal of the adenoids
adrenalectomy : removal of one or both adrenal gland.
appendectomy : surgical removal of the appendix
auriculectomy : surgical removal of the ear
tympanectomy : removal of the eardrum
cholecystectomy : surgical removal of the gall bladder.

22. colectomy surgical removal of the colon (large intestine)
craniectomy surgical removal of a portion of the cranium(skull
composed of two part cranium and the mandible)
Cystectomy surgical removal of the urinary bladder.
gastrectomy partial or full removal of the stomach.
gingivectomy removal of gum.
glossectomy removal of part or all of the tongue.
hemorrhoidectomy: removal of a hemorrhoid.

23. hemorrhoid also called piles.
hepatectomy: surgical resection of the liver.
hypophysectomy : surgical removalof the pituitary gland.
(pituitary gland also called hypophysis)

24. Hysterectomy surgical removal of the uterus
iridectomy surgical removal of a piece, of iris from the eye.
Keratectomy surgical removal of the cornea of
the eye.
Mastectomy
surgical removal of one or both breasts. mastectomy
can be either partial or complete
Myectomy removal of a portion of muscle.

25. Necrosectomy removal of dead tissue.
Nephrectomy removal of a kidney
Neurectomy removal of a nerve
Oophorectomy : surgical removal of the ovaries.
Myomectomy removal of fibroid from the uterus, but the
uteruses left intact.
Orchiectomy surgical removal of the testicles also called
orchieceltomy.

26. Ostectomy surgical removal of bone
.
pancreatectomy: removal of part or allot the pancreas.
pancreatoduodenectomy ( pancreaticoduodenectomy)surgical
removal involving the pancreas and the duodenum.
pneumonectomy : surgical removal of alung
posthectomy more commonly known as circumcision. Surgical
removal of the foreskin of the penis.
Rhinectomy removal of part or all of the nose.

27. salpingectomy: removal of the fallopian tubes.
Splenectomy surgical removal of the spleen.
Tonsilectomy removal of the tonsils
thyroidectomy: removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.

28. OTOMY MEANZ CUTTING OR SURGICAL INCISION.
(THORACOTOMY) making an opening into the chest wall.
LAPAROTOMY(LAPAR-OTOMY)
Incision made in to the abdominal wall for the‘ purpose of examining
abdominal organs or. diagnosing an abdominal problem.
TRACHEOTOMY ( TRACHE-OTOMY)
incision made into the trachea

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