med terms test 3

germ, bud, developing cell

red

blood

clear water or fluid

clot

wartlike, thymus gland

poison

equal

irregular

condition of blood

abnormally large

abnormal reduction in number

abnormal discharge

the presence of red blood cells of unequal size in a sample of blood

condition of bacteria in the blood

abnormally reduced number of red blood cells

the rupture of the red blood cell membrane

abnormal loss of blood from the circulation

abnormal reduction in white blood cells

the presence of abnormally large rd blood cells in the blood

the presence of tear shaped red blood cells in the blood

an abnormal increase in red blood cells

abnormal enlargement of the spleen

abnormal reduction in the number of platelets in the blood

the presence of toxins in the bloodstream

sausage

protein

physician

individual

pertaining to production

death

hospital

putrefying, wall or partition

• acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
• disables the immune response by destroying helper T cells (white blood cells)

the bodys immune response to allergens

(hay fever) inflammation of mucus membranes of the nasal cavity and throat

an imediate reaction to a foreign substance that includes rapid inflammation, vasodilation, bronchospasms, and spasms of the GI tract

reduced ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen to tissues

red bone marrow fails to produce sufficient number of normal blood cells

lack of available iron resulting in the bodys inability to make adequate amounts of heloglobin

hemoglobin is defective within cells resulting in misshaped blood cells that cause obstructions in the blood vessels

caused by failure to acquire vitamin B12 into the blood stream for its delivery to red bone marrow which requires it in order to produce new red blood cells

a bacterial disease that has been threatened to be used in bioterrorism.

a disease that is cause by a persons own immune response attacking otherwise healthy tissue

food borne illness caused by the ingestion of the neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum

a contagious disease; capable of transmission from one person to another

infectious disease resulting in acute inflammation of the mucus membranes, primarily in the mouth and throat

an abnormal condition of the blood

the leakage of fluid from the bloodstream into he interstitial space between body cells causing swelling

a fungal infection that spreads throughout the body by way of the bloodstream

infection of a wound caused by various anaerobic bacteria which cause damage to local tissue when blood flow is reduced

a blood clot

general term for a disease that affects hemoglobin within red blood cells

an inherited blood disorder that results from defective or missing blood clotting proteins that are necessary components in the coagulation process

an infectious disease that causes internal bleeding and high fever

malignant form of cancer of the lyphatic tissue that is characterized by the progressive enlargement of lymph nodes, fatigue, and deficiency of the immune system

a condition that is caused by a medical treatment

a disease that devellops without known or apparent cause

a condition resulting from a defective immune response

a reduction of an immune response

the combination of two blood types that results in the destruction of red blood cells

a multiplication of disease causing microorganisms or pathogens in the body

a viral disease characterized by fever and an acute inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes

a form of cancer that originates from the cells within the blood forming tissue of the rd bone marrow transforming blood forming tissue into dysfunctional mass that produced abnormal white blood cells

inflammation of the lymph nodes

a malignant tumor originating in lymphatic tissue

a disease caused by parasitic protozoan that infect red blood cells and the liver during different parts of its life cycle

an acute viral disease that often begins as a fever followed by the development of a skin rash containing numerous vesicles and often accompanied by general inflammation of the respirator tract

a viral disease characterized by enlarges lymph nodes and spleen atypical lymphocytes, throat pain pharyngitis, fever, and fatigue

the death of one or more cells or a portion of tissue or organ

an infectious disease that is contracted during a hospital stay

an infectious disease that is widespread and causes extensive mortality

a viral infection that is spread from the saliva of an infected animal. acts on the central nervous system to cause paranoia and paralysis and is usually fatal

a widespread diseas caused by the presence of bacteria and their toxins int he circulating blood

a viral disease caused by variola virus

the presence of the bacterium staphylococcus int he blood. staph infection. most common cause of food borne illness skin inflammation osteomyelitis, and nosocomial infection

methicillin resistant staphylococcus, varieties os staphylococcus that are resistant to antibiotics, mersa

the presence of streptococcus int he blood

a disease cause by a powerful neurotoxin released by common bacterium Clostridium tetani. acts on the central nervous system to cause convulsions and spastic paralysis

a tumor originating in the thymus gland

to separate

a therapeutic treatment involving the use of substances with known toxicity to bacteria

a chemical agent that delays or prevents clotting process in the blood

a pharmacological therapy that is useful in battling a class of viruses that tend to mutate quickly called retroviruses

the process in wich pathogens are rendered less virulent or infectious, prior to their incorporation into a vaccine preparation

a transfusion of blood donated by a patient for their personal use

a test or series of tests on a sample of plasma to measure the levels of its components including glucose, albumin, triglycerides, pH, cholesterol, and electrolytes

a clinical test to determine infection in the blood

the introduction of blood, blood products, or a blood substitute into a patients circulation to restore blood volume to normal levels

removal of a sample of red bone marrow from a compatible donor and its inoculation into the recipients red marrow.  a common procedure to treat leukemia or injury resulting from radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

a timed blood test to determine the time required for a blood clot to form

measures the time for prothrobin, a precursor protein, to form thromin

test used to evaluate clotting ability

a common laboratory test hat evaluates a sample of blood to provide diagnostic information about a patients general health

a microscopic count of the number of each type of white blood cells in a sample

a procedure included in a complete blood count that measures the percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood

the general field of medicine focusing on blood related disease

a procedure included in complete blood count that measures the level of hemoglobinin red blood cells

the stoppage of bleedingf in a physiological process

tranfusion of blood that is voluntarily donated by another person

a treatment that establishes immunity against a particular foreign substance that may othewise cause disease

the science concerned with immunity and allergu

the treatment of infectious disease by the administration of pharmacological agents such as serum gamma globulin treated antibodies and suppressive drugs

the surgical removal of one or more lymph nodes

a laboratory procedure that calculates the number of platelets in a known volume of blood

any treatment that tends to prevent the onset of an infection or other type of disease

a lab test included in a complete blood count that measures the number of red blood cells within a given volume of blood

the surgical removal of the spleen is often necessary if it has ruptured, which may occur during a physical injury to the left side of the trunk

a treatment that is performed to dissove an unwanted blood clot

the inoculation of a foreign substance that has reduced virulence or a reduced ability to cause infection as a means of providing a cure or prophylaxis

a preparation that is used to activate an immune response to provide acquired immunity against an infectious agent

blood vessel

crown or circle, heart

chest

little valve

vessel

little vessel

vein

little belly, ventricle

narrow

the primary symptom of an insufficient blood supply to the heart

abnormal spasms of the blood vessels

narrowing of a blood vessel causing a reduction of blood flow

a loss of the normal rhythm of the heart

abnormally slow heart rate, under 60 beats per minute

chest pain

refers to a symptom that originated from the heart

a sign in which the heart has become paralized

a symptom of pounding, racing or skipping of the heartbeat

a rapid heartbeat, over 100 beats per minute

fatty

atrium

hold back

vein

pressure

clot

dilated vein

an abnormal bulging of an arterial wall

inflammation of the heart and blood vessels

a tumor arising from a blood vessel

failure of the aortic valve to close completely during ventricular diastole, allowing blood to return to the left ventricle, causing it to work harder

narrowing of the aorta that reduces the flow of blood through this large vessel

inflammation of the aorta

disease of the artery

artery wall becomes thick and loses elasticity

arteriosclerosis in which fatty plaques form along the inner walls of the arteries

failure of the foramen ovale to close at birth producing an opening int he septum that separates the right and left atria

abnormally enlarged or dilated atria

an injury to the atrioventricular node(AV node)

the cessation of heart activity

acute compression of the heart due to accumulation of fluid within the pericardial cavity

abnormal enlargement of the heart

general term for a disease of the myocardium of the heart

inflammation of the valves of the heart

reduced systemic circulation of blood and accumulation of fluid in the lungs

chronic form of heart disease characterized by the failure of the left ventricle to pump enough blood to supply the systemic tissue

a chronic enlargement of the right ventricle resulting from congestion of the pulmonary circulation

a general term for a disease that afflicts the coronary arteries supplying the heart

a blockage within a coronary artery resulting in reduced blood flow to an area of the heart muscle

a blockage or occlusion that forms when a blood clot or other foreign particle moves through the circulation

inflammation of the endocardium

a condition of uncoordinated rapid contractions of the muscle forming the ventricles of atria

a block or delay of the normal electrical conduction of the heart

an abnormal soft, gurgling or blowing sound heard during auscultation of the heart

the presence of dilated or varicose veins in the anal region

persistently high blood pressure

abnormally low blood pressure

an abnormally low flow of blood to tissues

death of a portion of the myocarium

inflammation of the myocardium of the heart

an opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta at birth due to a failure of the fetal vessel to close

inflammation of the pericardium

inflammation of a vein

inflammation of a vein including an obstruction by a blood clot

simultaneous inflammation of many arteries

a bacterial infection of the bloodstream

• a severe congenital disease in which four defects associated with the heart are present at birth
• pulminary stenosis
• venticular septal defect
• incorrect position of the aorta
• right ventricular hypertrophy

the presence of stationary blood clots within one or more blood vessels

an abnormally dilated vein

a congenital disease in which an opening in the septum separating the right and left ventricles is present at birth

a doagnostic procedure that includes x ray photography mri or ct scan images of the blood vessel after injection of a contrast medium

surgical repair of a blood vessel

the use of a flexible fiber optic instrument or endoscope to observe a diseased blood  vessel and to asses any lesions

surgically creating an opening in a blood vessel usually for insertion of a catheter

the surgical incision into a blood vessel

a procedure that obtains an xray mri or ct scan image of the aorta

a procedure that obtains the image of an artery

an incision into an artery

a part of a physical exam that involves listening to internal sounds using a stethoscope

insertion of a narrow flexible tube called a catheter through a blood vessel leading into the heart

a battery powered device that is implanted under the skin and wired to the wall of the heart and produces timed electric pulses that replace the function of the SA nodes as a treatment for a heart block and certain other arrhythmias

an emergency procedure that is used to restore breathing by applying a combination of chest compression and artificial ventilation at intervals CPR

surgical procedure that involves removing a blood vessel from another part of the body and inserting it into the coronary circultion

an artificial metallic scaffold that is used to anchor a surgical implant or graft that is implanted into a coronary artery

procedure in which an electric charge is applied to the chest wall to stop the heart momentarily then restart it with a more normal heart rhythm

an ultrasound procedure that evaluated blood flow through a blood vessel

an ultra sound procedure that directs sound waves through the heart to observe heart structures in an effort to evaluate heart function

electrodes are pasted to the skin of the chest to detect and record the electrical events of the heart conduction system

the surgical removal of a floating blood clot or embolus

the surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery the remove a fatty plaque

a portable electrocardiograph worn by patients to monitor electrical activity of the heart over a 24 hour period

a drug that is commonly used as an emergency vasodilator as a treatment for severe angina pectoris or myocardial infarction

the surgical removal of a vein

a puncture into a vein to remove blood

a noninvasive procedure that provides blood flow images using positron emission tomography(PET) techniques combined with radioactive isotope labeling

procedure that measures arterial blood pressure

treatments to dissolve unwanted blood clots

undergoing exercise during echocardiograph or electrocardiograph in an effort to examine heart function under stress

the surgical repair of a heart valve

air sac, alveolus

airway, bronchus

voice box

a rounded part, lobe

nose

throat, pharynx

partition

rib

air, lung

lung

condition of carbon dioxide

condition of oxygen

condition of sound or voice

breath

to cough up

dripping

the absents of carbon dioxide

the absence of oxygen

the absence of voice

a longer than normal pause between breaths

abnormal slowing of the breath

a narrowing of the airway caused by the contraction of smooth muscles in the walls of the bronchioles within the lungs

repeated pattern of distressed breathing marked by a gradual increase of deep breathing followed by shallow breathing and apnea

a hoarse voice

difficult breathing usually caused by respiratory disease or cardiac disorder

a nosebleed

the symptom of coughing up and spitting out blood

pooling of blood within the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs

excessive levels of carbon dioxide in the blood

abnormally deep breathing or high rate of breathing

abnormally shallow breathing

a reduced breathing rhythm that fails to meet the body's gas exchange demands

abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood

the closure of the glottis due to muscular contractions of the throat

the limited ability to breathe when lying down and becomes relieved when sitting upright

a sudden onset of symptomatic sharp pain or a convulsion

the symptom of matter coughed out from the lungs

rapid breathing

chest pain

imcomplete

coccidioides immitis (a fungus)

dust

bladder, sac

plug

opening in the windpipe

pus

pulse

almond,tonsil

little swelling

expansion, dilation

the absence of respiratory ventilation; suffocation

widespread narrowing of the bronchioles and formation of mucus plugs

alveoli collapse preventing air from entering

chronic abnormal dilation of the bronchi

inflammation of the bronchi

an aggressive form of cancer arising from the cells withing the bronchi

an acute inflammatory disease involving the bronchioles and the aveoli

when the two conditions, chronic bronchitis and emphysema appear simultaneously

a fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract which often spreads to the lungs and other organs

a virus that affects the upper respiratory tract causing local inflammation.  causes the common cold

cough resulting from the swelling of the larynx in response to viral infection

a severe hereditary disease that is characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract digestive tract and elsewhere

chronic lung disease characterized by the symptoms of dyspnea, a chronic cough, formation of a barrel chest due to labored breathing, and a gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxemia and hypercapnia

inflammation of the epiglottis

inflammation of the larynx

a form od pneumonia caused by the bacterium legionella pneumophila

lung cancer

inflammation of the nose and pharynx

an acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the trachea larynx and brochi

inflammation of the pharynx

fluid leaks into the pleural cavity

inflammation of the plural membranes

inflammation of the lungs when caused by chronic inhalation of fine particles

inflammation of soft lung tissue that results in the formation of an exudate within alveoli

an inflammatory condition of the lungs that is independent of a particular cause

the abnormal presence of air or gas withing the pleural cavity

the accumulation of fluid within the alveoli

a blockage in the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot

the presence of pus in the pleural cavity

rapid respiratory failure

inflammation of the mucosous membrane lining the nasal cavity

a severe rapid onset viral infection resulting in respiratory distress that includes acute lung inflammation alveolar damage and atelectasis. SARS

inflammation of the mucous membrane

inflammation of the tonsils

inflammation of the trachea

narrowing of the trachea

infection of the lungs by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis

a general infection of the upper respiratory tract

a clinical test performed on sputum to identify the presence of bacteria. AFB

the surgical removal of a pharyngeal tonsil

a therapeutic drug that inhibits the effects of histamines

a clinical test on an artificial blood to identify the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide

the removal of fluid, air or foreign bodies with suction

a procedure that involves listening to sounds withing the body as part of a physical exam

a procedure that uses a bronchodilating agent to relax the smooth muscles of he airways in an effort to breathe easier

the xray image of the bronchi

the evaluation of he bronchi using a flexible fiber optic tube mounted with a small lens at one end and attached to an eyepiece and computer monitor at the other end

diagnostiv imaging of the chest by a computed tomography instument

an x ray image of the thoracic cavity that is used to diagnose tuberculosis , tumors, and other conditions

continuous positive airway pressure. a device that is used to regulate breathing during sleep as treatment for sleep apnea

Ear nose and throat specialist

insertion of a non collapsible breathing tube into the trachea through the nose or mouth

a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes the coughing reflex to expel the mucus

a valuable postoperative breathing therapy

surgical removal of the larynx

visually examining the larynx with a laryngoscope

a surgical incision into the larynx and trachea

surgical removal of a single lobe of a lung

a medical treatment to provide supplemental oxygen to patients in respiratory distress

a device used to convert a liquid medication to a mist and deliver it to the lungs with the aid a deep inhalation

a procedure that measures oxygen levels in the blood using an oximeter

a small handheld oximeter that provides a digital readout of oxygen levels by noninvasive physical contact with a finger

the surgical puncture and aspiration of fluid from the plueral cavity

surgical removal of a lung

a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the blood circulation of the lungs

a series of diagnostic tests performed to determine the cause of lung disease by evaluation lung capacity through the use of spirometry

a physician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the lower respiratory tract,

an emergency procedure that is used to resore breathing

surgical repair of the nose

skin test too determine the presence of a tuberculosis infection

surgical puncture using a needle or syringe into the thoracic cavity to aspirate pleural fluid for diagnosis

surgical puncture into the chest cavity usually for insertion of a drainage or air tube

surgical incision into the chest wall

surgical repair of the trachea

surgical creation of an opening into the trachea usually for the insertion of a breathing tube

surgical incision into the trachae

a diagnostic tool that uses nuclear medicine or the use of radioactive material to evaluate pulmonary function