| A | B |
|---|
| tubal ligation | surgical procedure in which fallopian tubes are tied off and a section removed for purposes of sterilization |
| vasectomy | male sterlization procedure in which a portion of the vas deferens is surgically removed |
| incontinent | inability to control excretory functions |
| biopsy | process of removing tissue for diagnostic examination |
| lithotripsy | destruction of a stone using ultrasonic waves traveling through water |
| projectile vomiting | expulsion of stomach contents with great force: pyloric stenosis is one cause |
| enuresis | bedwetting; involuntary discharge of urine during sleep |
| polyuria | excessive urination: a symptom of diabetes |
| anuria | AKA anuresis: complete shutdown of urine formation by kidneys |
| fundus | rounded portion of an organ furthest removed from an opening or exit: rounded portion of the stomach |
| antrum | lower portion of the stomach |
| spina bifida | congenital failure of the spinal canal to close over the spinal cord; the vertebrae are not closed |
| meninges | layers of connective tissue membrane that suuround the brain and spinal cord |
| malocclusion | any deviation from normal contact between the chewing surfaces of the upper and lower teeth |
| occluded | blocked or closed |
| distended | stretched |
| asymptomatic | without symptoms |
| anastomosis | surgical connection between two hollow structures |
| ambulate | to walk about |
| dangle | to hang loosley; such as dangle legs from side of bed |
| gurney | astretcher or cot with wheels to transport patients |
| intubate | to insert a tube for passage of air or fluids |
| extubate | to remove a tube from the airway or esophagus |
| laparotomy | surgical incision into the abdomen |
| dysphasia | impairment of speech due to a brain lesion |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| pica | eating disorder in which nonorganic substances such as clay are eaten |
| aspirate | to inhale a foreign material into the airways |
| hypertrophy | general increase in the bulk or size of an organ, such as a muscle |
| atrophy | wasting away of a muscle from disuse |
| dystrophy | degenerative disorder of an organ or tissue, such as a muscle |
| cannula | hollow tube used in endoscopic procedures |
| trocar | sharp, pointed surgical instrument used in endoscopic procedures |
| aesthetics | concerned with art and beauty, such as cosmetic dentistry or surgery |
| aneurysm | a balloon-like enlargement in a vessel |
| complication | a morbid process or event that occurs during a disease or treatment that is not part of that disease or treatment |
| systolic | relating to contraction of the ventricles; highest blood pressure |
| diastolic | related to relaxation of ventricles; lowest pressure against blood vessels |
| orifice | any aperture or opening |
| trendelenberg | anatomical position in which head is lower than feet;used for some Xrays and for shock tx |
| transdermal | method of drug application with a patch; the drug is absorbed through the skin |
| prosthesis | replacement part for a jointor other part of the bodythat is missing or diseased; AKA an implant |
| orthosis | an external orhtopedic appliance such as a brace or a splint |
| irrigate | to flush out or wash out a body cavity |
| seizure | AKA convulsion; sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles caused by disturbance in brain function |
