What does albumin/o refer to?
albumin, a protein
What does calc/i mean?
calcium, lime, the heel
What is the meaning of -centesis?
surgical puncture to remove fluid
What does creatin/o represent?
creatinine
What does fluor/o indicate?
glowing
What does glycos/o refer to?
glucose, sugar
What does lapar/o mean?
abdomen, abdominal wall
What does lingu/o refer to?
tongue
What does -otomy mean?
cutting, surgical incision
What does pyret/o indicate?
fever
What does radi/o represent?
radiation, x-rays
What does -scope refer to?
instrument for visual examination
What does -scopy mean?
visual examination
What does son/o indicate?
sound
What does ultra- mean?
beyond
What is acetaminophen used for?
An analgesic that reduces pain and fever
What is acupuncture?
A traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles
What is adherence in medical terms?
Patient's consistency in following prescribed regimen
What is albuminuria?
Presence of albumin in the urine
What does analgesic refer to?
Class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness
What is an antipyretic?
Medication to prevent or reduce fever
What is arthrocentesis?
Surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid
What is auscultation?
Listening for sounds within the body, usually with a stethoscope
What does bacteriuria mean?
Presence of bacteria in the urine
What is a bruit?
An abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation
What does calciuria indicate?
Presence of calcium in the urine
What is computed tomography?
A scan using x-ray beams to produce cross-sectional views
What is a contraindication?
A factor unique to the individual that makes the use of medication dangerous
What is creatinuria?
Increased concentration of creatinine in the urine
What is echocardiography?
Ultrasonic diagnostic procedure for evaluating the heart
What is an endoscope?
A small, flexible tube with a light and lens
What does fluoroscopy do?
Visualizes body parts in motion using x-ray images
What does glycosuria indicate?
Presence of glucose in the urine
What is a hematocrit?
A blood test measuring percentage of red cells in blood
What is hematuria?
Presence of blood in the urine
What does hyperthermia mean?
An extremely high body temperature
What does hypothermia indicate?
An extremely low body temperature
What is an idiosyncratic reaction?
An unexpected reaction to a drug peculiar to the individual
What is interventional radiology?
Use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure
What is an intradermal injection?
Medication injected into the middle layers of the skin
What is an intramuscular injection?
Medication injected directly into muscle tissue
What is an intravenous injection?
Medication injected directly into a vein
What does ketonuria indicate?
Presence of ketones in the urine
What is laparoscopy?
Visual examination of the abdomen using a laparoscope
What is the lithotomy position?
Patient lying on back, feet raised in stirrups
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
Imaging technique using radio waves and strong magnetic field
What is an ophthalmoscope used for?
To examine the interior of the eye
What is an otoscope?
Instrument to examine the external ear canal
What does palliative mean?
Substance that eases pain but does not cure
What does parenteral mean?
Taken into the body other than through the digestive tract
What is percussion in medical terms?
Diagnostic procedure to determine density of a body part
What is perfusion?
The flow of blood through an organ
What is pericardiocentesis?
The puncture of the pericardial sac to remove fluid
What does phlebotomy involve?
The puncture of a vein to draw blood
What is a placebo?
An inactive substance administered for its suggestive effects
What is positron emission tomography?
An imaging technique combining CT with radionuclide tracers
What is the prone position?
A position where the patient lies face down on the abdomen
What does proteinuria indicate?
The presence of an abnormal amount of protein in urine
What is pyuria?
The presence of pus in the urine
What is a radiolucent substance?
Allows x-rays to pass through and appears black on film
What is a radiopaque substance?
Does not allow x-rays to pass through and appears white on film
What are rales?
Abnormal crackle-like lung sounds during inspiration
What does recumbent refer to?
Any position in which the patient is lying down
What are rhonchi?
Coarse, rattling sounds caused by secretions in airways
What is Sims' position?
Patient lying on the left side with right knee drawn up
What is Single photon emission computed tomography?
A nuclear imaging test producing 3D images of tissue perfusion
What is a speculum used for?
To enlarge the opening of any canal for inspection
What does a sphygmomanometer measure?
The force of blood against artery walls (blood pressure)
What is a stethoscope used for?
To listen to sounds within the body
What is stridor?
An abnormal, high-pitched breathing sound due to blockage
What is a subcutaneous injection?
Medication injected into the fatty layer below the skin
What does transdermal administration involve?
Medication absorbed through unbroken skin for systemic effect
What is transesophageal echocardiography?
Ultrasonic imaging performed from inside the esophagus
What is ultrasonography?
Imaging of deep structures by recording sound wave echoes
What is urinalysis?
Examination of urine's physical and chemical properties
What does assessment refer to?
Evaluation or appraisal of the patient's condition
What is ambulation?
The way the patient walks, including gait and steadiness
What is the average body temperature?
98.6°F
What is a contraindication?
A factor unique to the individual that makes the use of medication dangerous
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
Imaging technique using radio waves and strong magnetic field
What is Single photon emission computed tomography?
A nuclear imaging test producing 3D images of tissue perfusion
What does transdermal administration involve?
Medication absorbed through unbroken skin for systemic effect
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