HOSA: Medical Terminology 2019 Stuff Not In Other Class
Refers to striated (skeletal) muscle, which is the type of muscle attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements. A condition characterized by pain or limping caused by inadequate blood flow to the muscles, often during exercise or walking.
Rhabdomy/o
Striated muscle
Key Terms
Rhabdomy/o
Striated muscle
Claudication
Limping
Tic
Repeated spasm
Singultus
Hiccups
Torticollis
“Wryneck” stuff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles
Asthenia
Weakness
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Rhabdomy/o | Striated muscle |
Claudication | Limping |
Tic | Repeated spasm |
Singultus | Hiccups |
Torticollis | “Wryneck” stuff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles |
Asthenia | Weakness |
-paresis | Partial or incomplete paralysis |
Ergonomics | Study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment |
Lumen | The opening within the vessels through which blood flows |
Atel | Incomplete |
Kaposi sarcoma | Opportunistic sarcoma associated with HIV- causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin; in the mouth, nose, or other organs |
Candidiasis | Yeast |
-cide | Causing death |
-static | Causing control |
-plasm | Formation |
Aspiration | Inhaling |
Coni | Dust |
Asbest | Asbestos |
Cystic fibrosis | Genetic disorder in which lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus |
Spir/o | To breath |
Epistaxis | Nose bleed |
Labia | Lips |
Sulcus Pl. sulci | Area of space between tooth and gums |
Enamel | Covers tooth- hardest substance in body |
Cementum | Protects roots of teeth |
Stom | Mouth or oral cavity |
Halit | Breath |
Pyrosis | Heart burn |
Stricture | Abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
Hiat | Opening |
ileus | Partial or complete blockage of small or large intestine | Don’t confuse with ileum |
Volvulus | Twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction |
Steat | Fat |
Colic | Spasms of pain in the abdomen |
Vesic | Bladder |