Medical Terminology Study Guide
The Human Body and Its Systems
anatomic
anterior
bronchial
cranial
distal
dorsal
endocrine
inferior
lateral
medial
mucus
pelvis
peritoneum
posterior
proximal
spinal
superior
thoracic
thorax
thyroid
umbilical
ventral
viscera
Structure of American Health Care
Health Care Specialties and Provider Roles
allergy
anatomic
anesthesiology
cardiology
clinical
dermatology
emergency
endocrinology
epidemiology
family practice
gastroenterology
general surgery
geriatrics
gynecology
internatal
medicine
immunology
neonatology
nuclear medicine
pathology obstetrics
oncology
ophthalmology
pathology orthopedics
otolaryngology
medicine pediatrics
physical medicine
plastic surgery
preventive medicine
proctology
psychiatry
radiation oncology
radiology
rehabilitative
medicine
rheumatology
sports medicine
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neurology
neurosurgery
appeal
catastrophic
coverage
Medicaid
fee for service
group model
HMO
hospice
home health care
surgical specialties
urology
long term care
diagnostic related
group
Medicare
network
nursing care
point of service
PPO
Types of Pain
Dull
Crushing
Sharp
Severe
moderate
light
severity
Duration of Pain
Constant
Comes and goes
Off and on
Periodic
Periodically
Rare
Questions Regarding Pain
How did it start?
What makes it better?
With the changing of positions?
What makes it worse?
Before or after a
meal?
When I push here?
Where does it hurt?
Does this hurt?
The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
arthralgia
articulation
metacarpal
metatarsal
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bursa
bursitis
calcification
carpal tunnel
cartilage
cerebrospinal
cervical
clavicle
coccyx
collagen
costal
cranium
fascia
femur
gout
hernia
humerus
ilium
intercostal
inschial
ligament
lumbar
lupus
musculoskeletal
sprain
skin
neck
myalgia
myasthenia
gravis
orthopedics
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
paraplegia
patella
pelvic
phalanges
pubic
quadriplegia
radial
reduction
sarcoma
scleroderma
scoliosis
spinal bifida
sternum
tendonitis
thorax
tibia
ulna
vertebra
joint pain
integumentary
spinal cord injury
bone marrow
The Digestive System
alimentary
amylase
anal
anorexia nervosa
anu
appendectomy
bile
bulimia
cirrhosis
colitis
hemorrhoid
hemorrhoidectomy
hepatitis
hiatal hernia
hyperglycemia
ileum
insulin
intestinal
jaundice
malnutrition
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colon
dehydration
diabetes mellitus
diarrhea
diverticulitis
duodenum
dyspepsia
esophagus
gallstone
gastric lavage
gastroenterology
gastrointestinal
(GI)
liver
stomach
bowel
enema
mucus
pancreatitis
peritoneum
pharynx
proctologist
rectal
rectum
saliva
sigmoidoscopy
ulcer
viscera
gallbladder
upset stomach
constipation
bowel movement
hypoglycemia
The Respiratory System
anoxia
apnea
asthma
bronchial
bronchitis
diaphragm
edema
emphysema
epiglottis
eustachian tube
exhalation
glottis (omit)
hypoxia
inhalation
laryngitis
larynx
lobectomy
inhaler
median
paroxysmal
pharynx
pleura
pneumonia
pulmonary
respiration
respiratory
rhinitis
sinusitis
spirometry
sputum
trachea
tracheotomy
tuberculosis
ventilator
wheeze
The Circulatory System
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anemia
aneurism
angina
anticoagulant
aorta
arrhythmia
arterial
arteriosclerosis
arteritis
capillaries
cardiac
cardiopulmonary
catheter
cerebral
circulatory
coagulate
congenital
coronary
defibrillate
electrocardiogram
embolism
endoscope
endoscopy
hematology
hematoma
atherosclerosis
hemoglobin
hemorrhoid
hypertension
hypotension
intercellular
intravenous
leukemia
lymph
lymphadenopathy
lymphoma
myocardial
necrosis
pallor
phlebitis
plasma
resuscitation
sonogram
stenosis
tachycardia
thrombosis
tomography
varicose
vascular
vasodilator
venous
The Urinary System and Male Reproductive System
bilateral
catheter
cystitis
cystoscope
diuresis
excretion
hemodialysis
incontinence
lithotripsy
nephritis
peritoneum
pyelitis
renal
retention
tomography
unilteral
urea
urete
urethra
urinalysis
urinary
urination
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polycystic
polyp
AIDS
castration
chancre
circumcision
genitourinary
gonads
gonorrhea
herpes
immune
deficiency
orchidectomy
urology
voiding
penis
prostate
scrotum
semen
spermicide
STD
syphilis
testes
testosterone
vasectomy
The Female Reproductive System
abortion
amniocentesis
cervix
cesarean section
climacteric
contraceptive
curettage
dysmenorrhea
ectopic
endometriosis
estrogen
fallopian
fetal
fetus
genitalia
genitourinary
gestation
gynecology
breast
bottle feed
hysterectomy
labia
menopause
menstruation
neonatal
obstetrics
ovaries
ovulation
postnatal
postpartum
prenatal
progesterone
speculum
tubal ligation
ultrasound
uterus
vagina
vulva
nursing
contraceptives
Organs and Systems of Anatomy
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Fever
Rash
Eyes
Pressure
Double vision
Nose
Nose bleeds
Ringing in the
ears
Hoarseness
Sneezing
Lungs
Chest pain
Tuberculosis
vertigo
weight loss
cold sweat
itchy
watery
ears
throat
epistaxis
tinnitus
runny nose
mouth
cough
TB
swelling
Cold sore
Heart Conditions
Cardiovascular
Fainting
episodes
Cyanosis
Echocardiogram
Stroke
Epilepsy
heart murmurs
coronary artery
disease
electrocardiogram
(EKG)
heart attack
seizure
pacemaker
Respiratory System
Phlegm
Wheezing
Breath
Breathe in and
out
Breathe deeply
Exhale
Allergic
asthma
pneumonia
breathe
breathe through
your nose
take a deep
breathe
inhale
immunologic
The Neurological and Endocrine systems
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adenoma
adrenal
adrenaline
Alzheimer's
disease
androgen
anesthesia
anesthesiologist
aphasia
concussion
contusion
cerebral
hemorrhage
cerebral palsy
coma
cranium
cerebrospinal
fluid
cortisone
diabetes mellitus
dwarfism
dyslexia
encephalitis
endocrine
epilepsy
lymph nodes
estrogen
goiter
hematoma
hyperthyroid
hypothyroid
meningitis
multiple sclerosis
myasthenia gravis
myopia
narcolepsy
neuralgia
neurology
neuron
pancreas
Parkinson's
disease
paraplegia
pineal gland
pituitary
quadriplegia
shingles
sympathetic
thyroid
lymphatic
Mental and Emotional Health
mental
health/mental
illness
psychology
psychiatry
psychiatric
psych
tech/psychiatric
tech
psychologist
psychiatrist
psychiatric nurse
nurse practioner
obsessivecompulsive
disorder (OCD)
obsessions
compulsions
trauma
post-traumatic
stress disorder
(PTSD)
mania
depression
depressive symptoms
schizophrenia
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social worker
case manager
private
practitioners
resident/residen
cy
intern/post
doc/postdoctoral fellow
psychotherapy
neurosis
psychosis
psychotic
psychosomatic
anorexia
bulimia
body image
somatoform
disorders
psychosomatic
post-partum
depression (PPD)
mental
retardation
intake interview
mental status
examination
Axis II diagnoses
acute
differential
diagnostic
portion of exam
biased results of
testing
stressors
crisis
inpatient unit
outpatient
services
day treatment
violence
bipolar disorders
phobia (phobias)
agoraphobia
substance abuse
substance abuse
diagnoses
addiction
anxiety disorders
panic disorder
panic attacks
cyclothymia
delusions/paranoia
affect
hallucination
personality disorder
paranoid beliefs
problematic behaviors
abstract reasoning
skills
alertness
psychological distress
proverb
medications
psychotic disorders
residential care
group psychotherapy
medicine
home remedies
overdose
partial hospitalization
12-step model
alcoholism
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Medications/Dental Health
absorption
administration
analgesic
anesthetic
antacid
anti-inflammatory
dose
effect
emetic
expectorant
generic
hemostatic
antimicrobial
antibiotic
anticoagulant
anticonvulsant
antidepressant
antiemetic
antiflatulent
antihistamine
antihypertensive
antipsychotic
autonomic
cardiac
dermal
digestant
distribution
baby-bottle decay
caries
cavities
floss
fluoride
gingiva
gingivitis
melanoma
vaccination
dentures
Culture (specimen or swab)
hormone
intravenous
laxative
local
narcotic
opiate
pharmacology
sedative
subcutaneous
systemic
syringe
therapeutic
trade name
tranquilizer
vasoconstrictor
hygiene
oral
orthodontia
periodontal
plaque
tartar
ointment
surgery
gums
iodine
dentures
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