Clinical Vocabulary A-B

that which draws something away from midline; opposite of adductor

removal of part of the body, growth, or noxious substance

circumscribed collection of pus ("pus pocket")

failure to relax, referring esp to visceral openings (i.e. esophagus)

disorder marked by progressive enlargement of head, face, hands, feet, & thorax due to excessive secretion of GH

rapid onset; hav a short course

that which draws something toward midline; opposite of abductor

ordinarily benign neoplasm or growth of epithelial tissue, usu well circumscribed; tumor cells forms at glands or gland-like structures

fatty; rel to fat

resistance to flow encountered in systemic circulation

absence; failure of formation of any part

condition characterized by pronounced reduction in # of WBCs, specifically polymorphonuclear leukocytes (i.e. segs & bands)

absence or loss of voluntary motion; immobility

absence of sense of perception of mvmt

loss of power to grasp meaning of written or printed words & sentences

abnormally high alkali (bicarbonate) in blood or other body fluids, causing increase in pH

baldness or loss of hair

blindness, esp that occurring w/o apparent change in the eye itself

absence of menses (no period)

transabdominal aspiration of fluid from amniotic sac during pregnancy

relief of pain

significant allergic rxn following exposure of antigen in a subject previously sensitized to that specific antigen; generally occurs very rapidly after exposure & often is accompanied by swelling, breathing difficulties, hypotension

condition in which # of RBCs are less than normal; often measured by low hemoglobin or hematocrit (low blood)

marked defective development of brain & bony structure usu w/ only rudimentary brain stem present; generally not compatible w/ life

lit, strangulation of the chest; paroxysmal, constricting substernal pain of brief duration, which frequently accompanies myocardial ischemia

narrowing of angle formed inside lateral aspects of anterior chamber of eye where aqueous humor drains

loss of appetite

absence of oxygen in blood or tissues

period of pregnancy from time of conception until onset of labor (prenatal)

patient/family counseling which includes info, advice, & suggestions about expected health-related life occurrences, health maintenancy, & preventive plans

foreign protein that can cause allergic rxn in sensitized host

absence of act of urination

impaired or absent communication by speech, writing, or signs due to brain dysfunction in dominate hemisphere

absence of breathing

accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity

loss of motor coordination

compressed lung tissue w/ collapsed alveolar air spaces

mild or noncancerous

used in fetal ultrasounds; refers to greatest transverse diameter of the head which extends from one parietal boss to the other

inflammation of eyelids

weight (kg) divided by height (m²)

slow heartbeat; generally defined as rate under 60 bpm

appropriate shortness of breath (e.g. following heavy exercise)

abnormal dilatation of bronchus or bronchial tubes

sound produced by disturbance in laminar blood flow through an artery

closed sac lined w/ synovial-type membrane containing fluid usu found in areas of friction (i.e. where tendon passes over bone)