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diminished urine secretion
oliguria
-
process or recording the pressure on the urinary bladder
cystometeropgraphy
-
surgical repair of the urinary bladder
cystoplasty
-
incision into the renal pelvis to remove calculi or stones
pyelolithotomy
-
tumor or neoplasm of the kidney
nephroma
-
collectionof urine in the renal pelvis; water on the kidney
hydronephrosis
-
visualization of the urinary bladder with scope
cystoscopy
-
x-ray examination of the urinary bladder
cystography
-
increase of urea in the urine
azoturia
-
inflammation of the ureter
ureteritis
-
surgical fixation of the urethra
urethropexy
-
surgical removal of cone-shaped segment of the cervix for diagnosis or treatment; cone biopsy
conization
-
time frame that marks the permanent cessatioon of menstual activity
menopause
-
presence and growth of endometrial tissue in areas outside of the uterus
endometriosis
-
surgical removal of the uterus
hysterectomy
-
forward displacement of the uterus
anteflexion
-
normal menstrual flow
menorrhea
-
microscopic examinatin of cervical cells; diagnostic test for cervical cancer
pap smear
-
surgical fixationo of the ovary
ovariopexy
-
malignant tumor of the ovary
ovarian carcinoma
-
surgical removal of the breast and surrounding tissues
mastectomy
-
widening of the cervical canal followed by scraping of the uterine lining; D&C
dialation and curettage
-
abnormally light or infrequent menstruation
oligomenorrhea
-
x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes using a contrast medium
hysterosalpingography
-
destructioon and removal of tissue by rapid freezing
cryosurgery
-
the translation of medical terms for diagnoses and precedures into code numbers selected for standardized code sets
medical coding
-
a desription of the patients symptoms
chief complaint
-
the origin or cause of a disorder
etiology
-
a medical condition that existed prior to new health insurance coverage
pre-existing condition
-
the determination of the nature of a disease, injury, or defct
diagnosis
-
a publication that lists disease and injuries with three-digit codes
ICD-9-CM
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these are used as the primary code
V codes
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are used to classify environmental causes of injury
E codes
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the most commonly used system of procedure codes
CPT
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these indicate that a procedure was different from the standard description
modifiees
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used to report procedures/services provided to Medicare patients
HCPCS
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an act of deception used to take advantage of another person or entity
fraud
-
a loss of feeling or sensation
anesthesia
-
the use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue
cryosurgery
-
electric current is used to destroy unwanted tissue
electrocauterization
-
surgical stitches used to close a wound
suture materials
-
-
applied directly to the skin
topical
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a small glass bottle with a self-sealing rubber stopper
vial
-
a collection of pus
abscess
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a jagged, open wound in the skin
laceration
-
a surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue
incision
-
an area used during surgical asepsis or a sterile technique that is free from all microorganisms
sterile field
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a movable stainless steel instrument tray on a stand; often used to set up a sterile field
mayo stand
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a sterile soulution often used as an anesthetic
epinephrine
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rapid and incomplete contractions of the atria ventricles
fibrillation
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physician who specialized in diseases, disorders, and treatments related to the cardiovascular system
cardiologist
-
inflammation of the blood vessels of the heart
angiocarditis
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elevated or high blood pressure
hypertension
-
study of the functions, structures and disorders of the heart
cardiology
-
inflammation of the myocardium (the muscular layer of the heart)
myocarditis
-
enlarged, twisted veins, usuallyof the lower extremites
varicose veins
-
inflammation of a vein with the presence of a thrombus
thrombophlebitis
-
hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to deposits of fat and other debris
atherosclerosis
-
period of time when the ventricles relax between contractions
diastole
-
protrusion of one or both of the flaps of the mitral valve into the left atrium
mitral valve prolapse
-
surgical connection between two tubular structures
anastomosis
-
abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery
aneurysm
-
process of recording the electric activity of the heart
electrocardiography
-
abnormal blowing sound or murmur heard while listening to the blood flow throught the arteries
bruits
-
severe pain and sensation of constriction around the heart; chest pain
angina pectoris
-
compression of the heart due to the accumulation of blood in the pericardial sac
cardiac tamponade
-
inflammation of the endocardium (the inner0most layer of the heart
endocarditis
-
inflammation of the percardium (the outer-most layer of the heart)
pericarditis
-
abnormally rapid heart rate
tachycardia
-
abnromal contraction of the blood vessels, primarily the arteries
angiospasm
-
abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and aorta
patent ductus arteriosus
-
rapid contractions of the atria that begins and ends suddenly
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
-
large bruises under the skin associated with hemorrhages into tissue
pupura
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thickening of the skin
pachyderma
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abnormally large, raised or thickend scar
keloid
-
pinpoint bleedingin the skin
petechia
-
fungal infection of the foot; athletes foot
tinea pedis
-
painful skin eruptions that follow a nerve path; shingles
herpes zoster
-
fungal infection of the groin; jock itch
tinea cruris
-
excision or removal of excess skin for the eliminationor wrinkles; also called a face lift
thytidectomy
-
-
physician skin specialist
dermatologist
-
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
-
a scar left by a healed wound
cicatrix
-
removal of dead or damaged tissue and foreign material from a wound
debridment
-
superficial discoloration caused by blood in the tissue; an bruise
ecchymosis
-
surgical repair of the skin; skin treatment
dermatoplasty
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inflamed hair follicle; a boil
furuncle
-
excessive sweating
diaphoresis
-
-
inflammatory skin disorder characterized by redness, itching, vesicles, weeping, oozing and crusting
eczema
-
inflammatory skin disease involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles
acne
-
removal of skin blemishes and wrinkles using mechanical or chemical methods
dermabrasion
-
-
abnormal swelling of tissue
edema
-
open lesion of the skin due to prolonged pressure; pressure sore
decubitus ulcer
-
loss of hair; baldness
alopecia
-
skin eruption of wheals; hives
urticaria
-
skin infection caused by infestationof the itch mite
scabies
-
through the skin
percutaneous
-
fever blister; cold sore
herpes simplex
-
any damage to tissue caused by trauma or disease
lesion
-
highly contagious superficial skin infection characteriaed by pustules
impetigo
-
chronic skin condition characterized by dry, slivery scaled covering red lesions
psoriasis
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softening of the nails
onychomalacia
-
excessive discharge of sebum
seborrhea
-
small, elevatedlump in the ski ; pimple
papule
-
yellow discoloration of the skin
jaundice
-
fungal infection of the nails
onychomycosis
-
-
transient, round itchy elecation of the skin; one hive
wheal
-
-
pus-filled elevation of the skin
pustule
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fungal infecion of the skin; ringworm
tinea
-
small, flat discoloration of skin
macule
-
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cancer of the quamous or scale-like cells of the skin
quamous cell carcinoma
-
surgical repair of wrinkles
hytidoplasty
-
study of the skin
dermatology
-
condition characterized by a lack of skin pigmentation; white
albino
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cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis
basal cell carcinoma
-
skin infection characterized by a cluster of boils
carbuncle
-
incision into the tympanic membrane
myringotomy
-
-
process of measuring the sense of hearing
audiometry
-
hardening of the ear, specifically the stapes
otosclerosis
-
inflammationof the middle ear; commoly called a middle ear infection
otitis media
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inflammation of the external ear canal; commonly called swimmer's ear
otitis externa
-
slow- growth cystic mass or tumor made up of epithelial cell debris and and cholesterol
cholesteatoma
-
meddle ear infection characterized by an accumulationof clear or sterile fluid
serous otitis
-
physician specialist who studies and treats disease of the ear, nose, and throat
otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)
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middle ear infection characterized by the presence of purulent fluid
suppurative otitis media
-
individual who specialized in evaluationg hearing potential and loss
audiologist
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pertaining to hearing
auditory
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ringing sensation in the ears
tinnitus
-
spiral or snail-shaped structure that contains auditory fluids and converts sound waves into nerve impulses
cochlear
-
surgical or plastic repair of the tympanic membrane
tympanoplasty
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dizziness; a sense of spinning around
vertigo
-
surgical incision into the tympanic membrane
tympanotomy
-
inflammation of the tympanic membrane
tympanitis
-
ecisionof the stapes
stapedectomy
-
surgical or plastic repair of one or both ears
otoplasty
-
loss of hearing due to impaired or damaged auditory nerve cells or tissue
sensorineural defness
-
surgical or plastic repair of the tympanic membrane
myringoplasty
-
study of the ear, nose and throat
otorhinolaryngology
-
pain in the ear; earache
otalgia
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study of eharing
audiology
-
chronic inner ear disease characterized by an excessive accumulationof fluid
meniere's disesase
-
fungal infection of the external autiroy meatus
otomycosis
-
inflammation or infection of the tympanic
myringitis
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impaired hearing due to the aging process
presbycusis
-
visual examination of the tympanic membrane using the otoscope
otoscopy
-
benign tumor of the acoustic nerve
acoustic neuroma
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inflammation of infection of the inner ear
labyrinthitis
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drainage from the ear
otorrhea
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graphic record of hearing
audiogram
-
physician specialist who studies and treats disease fo the ear
otologist
-
instrument of visualization of the ear
otoscope
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termination of pregnancy
abortion
-
inflammationof the amnion
amnionitis
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incision into the amniotic membranes to induce labor; "breaking the water"
amniotomy
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surgical puncture into the amniotic sace to remove fluid
amniocentesis
-
discharge of amniotic fluid from the amnitic sac; leakage of amniotic fluid
amniorrhea
-
visualization of the fetus with a scope that enters the amniotic cavity
amnioscopy
-
suturing of the cervical opening to reinforce an incompetent cervix
ceclage
-
-
most sever form of gestational hypertension characterized by seziures
eclampsia
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abnormal implantation of a fertilized ovum outside of the uterus; tubal pregnancy
ectopic pregnancy
-
study of the growth and development of the human organism
embryology
-
x-ray examniation of the fetus in utero
fetogaphy
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measuring or estimating the size fo the fetus or its head prior to delivery.
fetometry
-
male or femal sex cell
gamete
-
period between fertilization and labor
gestation
-
development of diabetes during pregnancy
gestational diabetes
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development of hypertension during; also called pregnance induced hypertension (pih)
gestational hypertension
-
cystic mass resembling a cluster of grapes that develops in the place of a normal placenta and fetus
hydatidiform mole
-
excessive and severe vomiting during pregnancy
hyperemesis gravidarum
-
rupture of the uterus
hysterorrhexis
-
inability of the cervix to retain the contents of the uterus
incompetent cervix
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vaginal discharge from the uterus during the period following childbirth
lochia
-
the first feces of a newborn
meconium
-
act of giving birth; childbirth; delivery
parturtion
-
one who is pregnant for the first time; a first pregnancy
primigravida
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a drug that has a relzxing or calming effect
sedative
-
acquired dependence on a drug
addiction
-
the sum of the action of two or more drugs given
additive
-
substance that will neutralize poisons or their side effects.
antidote
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condition in which a drug should not be used.
contraindication
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to weaken the strength of a substance by adding something else
dilute
-
action that occurs in the bvody whena drug is allowed to accumulate or stay in the body
cumulative action
-
occurs when two drugs are taken at the same time; affectiong the absorption, distribution, metabolim or excretion of the drugs
drug-drug interaction
-
occurs when a drug is taken along with certian foods that can alter the drug's therapeutic effct.
drug-food interaction
-
development of an emotional dependence on a drug due to repeated use
habituation
-
usually an unfacorable response that ruslts from taking medication
iatrogenic
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unusual or abnormal response to drug or food
idiosyncrasy
-
inactive, harmless substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication
placebo
-
giving a patient a second drug to boost the effect of another drug
potentiation
-
prevention of disease
prophylaxis
-
a response to a drug other than the desired effect
side effect
-
development of a capacity for withstanding a large amount of a sustance, such as food, drugs, or poison without and adverse effects
tolerance
-
extent or degree to which a substance is poisonus
toxicity
-
drug dosage system that provides prepackaged, prelabeled, individual medications that are ready fro immediate use by the patien
unit dose
-
injection into a body cavity such as the peritoneal and chest cavity
intracavitary
-
injection directly into a muscle at 90 degrees
intramuscular
-
very shallow injection just under the top layer of ksin; 10-15 degrees
intradermal
-
injection into the meningeal space surrounding the brain and spinal cord
intrathecal
-
injection into the veins
intravenous
-
injection into the subcutaneouslayer of the skin, usually the upper outer arm 45 degrees
subcutaneous
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Inflammation of muscle tissue
Myositis
-
Surgical Repair or plastic surgery of muscle tissue.
myoplasty
-
inflammation of a tendon
tendonitis
-
wasting or decrease in size of an organ or tissue..
atrophy
-
abnormal muscle tone; prolonged muslce contractions
dystonia
-
increased growth or development of an organ or tissue not related to a tumor..
hypertrophy
-
temporary displacement of a bone from its joint
dislocation
-
-
incomplete dislocation of a bone from its joint..
subluxation
-
shortening of the muscles on one side of the neck
torticollis
-
surgical repair of muscles and tendons
tenomyoplasty
-
suture of muscle tissue or a muscle wound
myorrhaphy
-
progresive weakness and degeneration of muscle fiber, genetically transmitted..
musclular dystrophy
-
suturing of a tendon
tenorrhaphy
-
-
process of recording muscle contraction when receiving electrical stimulation
electromyography
-
surgical removal of a bunion
bunionectomy
-
surgicalpuncture of a joint to with draw fluid
arthrocentesis
-
inflammation of the bursa
bursitis
-
surgical repair of a joint
arthroplasty
-
-
surgical incision and division into a fascia
fasciotomy
-
immobility of a joint
akylosis
-
surgiacl removal of a bursa
bursectomy
-
surgical fixation, binding, or immobilization of a joint...
arthrodesis
-
removal of one or both of the testes
orchidectomy
-
enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord
varicocele
-
sexually transmitted disease characterized by lesions that may involve any organ or tissue
syphilis
-
male hormone
testosterone
-
study of the skin
dermatology
-
condition characterized by lack of skin pigmentation
albino
-
cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis
basal cell carcinoma
-
skin infection characterized by a cluster of boils
carbuncle
-
highly contagious sexually transmitted disease of the genitalia; venereal herpes
genital herpes
-
lesion located on the penis, characteristic of primary syphilis
chancre
-
accumulation of fluid on the scrotum or along the spermatic cord
hydrocele
-
inflammation of the epididymis
epididymitis
-
surgical fixation of one or both of the testes
orchidopexy
-
epulsion of semen from the penis
ejaculation
-
inflammation of the glans penis
balanitis
-
absence of one or both testes
anorchidism; anarchism
-
undesended testicle ; failure of one or boh testes to descend into the scrotum
cryptorchidism
-
deficient number of sperm present in semen
oligospermia
-
inflammation of the prostate gland
prostatitis
-
malignant tumor of one or both testes..
testicular carcinoma
-
abnormal, painful, and prolonge erection of the penis not related to sexual arousal
priapism
-
congential condition in which the urethra opens onf the under side of the penis
hypospadias
-
visualization of the urinary bladder with a cystoscope
cystoscopy
-
congenital condition in which the urethra opens on the upper side of the penis
epispadias
-
sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria chlamydia trachmoatis
chlamydia
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