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Medical Terminology Final Exam Part 4

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This deck covers key medical terms and concepts, including diseases, anatomical terms, and pharmacological agents. It is designed to help students prepare for a medical terminology exam.

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Kaposi Sarcoma

Neoplastic disease that occurs especially in individuals coinfected with HIV and a specific herpesvirus. Affects the skin and mucous membranes.
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Kaposi Sarcoma
Neoplastic disease that occurs especially in individuals coinfected with HIV and a specific herpesvirus. Affects the skin and mucous membranes.
Cochlea
The part of the inner ear that contains the ending of the nerve that carries information about sound to the brain.
Modality
Therapeutic method or agent, such as surgery, chemotherapy.
Radiation
The use of controlled amounts of this for the treatment of diseases.
Metastasis
The spread of a disease-producing agency (as cancer cells) from the initial or primary site of disease to another part of the body.
Remission
A period of time during a serious illness when the patient's health improves.
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Medical Terminology Final Exam Part 4
TermDefinition
Kaposi Sarcoma
Neoplastic disease that occurs especially in individuals coinfected with HIV and a specific herpesvirus. Affects the skin and mucous membranes.
Cochlea
The part of the inner ear that contains the ending of the nerve that carries information about sound to the brain.
Modality
Therapeutic method or agent, such as surgery, chemotherapy.
Radiation
The use of controlled amounts of this for the treatment of diseases.
Metastasis
The spread of a disease-producing agency (as cancer cells) from the initial or primary site of disease to another part of the body.
Remission
A period of time during a serious illness when the patient's health improves.
Orthopneic position
Sitting propped up in bed by several pillows.
Humerus
The long bone of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
Atrophy
Gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use.
Laminectomy
Surgical removal of the posterior arch of a vertebra.
Mandible
Jaw, the lower jaw with its investing soft parts.
Acetabulum
The cup-shaped socket in the hip bone.
Bulla
A hollow thin-walled rounded bony prominence.
Atopy
Genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, or atopic dermatitis, and produce elevated levels of IgE.
Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of the inner layer of an artery when thickened and atheromatous.
Mitral Valve
Valve in the heart that guards the opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
SA node (Sinoatrial)
Small mass of tissue that is made up of Purkinje fibers, ganglion cells, and nerve fibers.
Heparin
Sulfuric acid ester that occurs especially in the liver and lungs that prolongs the clotting time of blood by preventing the formation of fibrin and that is administered parenterally.
Spleen
Largest lymphatic organ in body. Filters blood, serves as a major reservoir for blood.
Interstitial
Situated within but not restricted to.
Diuretic
Causes a person to 'lose water'.
Anticonvulsant
An anticonvulsant drug.
Antipyretic
Pain relievers, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Beta Blocker
Any of a class of drugs (as propranolol) that decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood pressure by blocking the activity of beta-receptors.
Tranquilizer
Drug used to reduce mental disturbance such as anxiety and tension.