ALL Med Term Exam 4 study materials
segmentum, -i, n.
segment (L. a piece removed by cutting)
segmentalis, -e
segmental
semilunaris, -e
semilunar (fr. L. semiluna, h
septalis, -e
septal
cuspis septalis ventriculi dextri
septal cuspid of the right ventricle
Gr. capnos
smoke, carbon dioxide
myomalacia cordis
soft heart muscles
Interstitium [interval space]
space between two tissues
sphenoidalis, -e
sphenoidal (fr. Gr. sphen, a wedge)
pyoptysis
spitting pus
N.B. Ptyal-, pty-
spittle, saliva, hyperptyalism
lien, lienis, m.
spleen (L. milt, the spleen)
splenicus, -a, -um
splenic
-stasis
standing still
subclavius, -a, -um
subclavian (fr. L. clavis, key, hence clavicle)
R. superficialis arteriae circumflexae femoris
superficial branch of the circumflex artery of the femur
Gr. oidema
swelling
Lymphadenopathy (LAD)
swollen lymph nodes
tendineus, -a, -um
tendinous
chordae ventriculi cordis tendineae
tendinous cords of the ventricle of the heart
cor, cordis, n.
the heart
L. auscultare
to listen to [René T. H. Laënnec (1816)]
Claudere, clausum (clus-):
to shut, to close Claudification, Circumclusion, Malocclusion
trachea, -ae, f.
trachea (fr. Gr. trachus, rough)
trachealis, -e
tracheal
arcus venosus pedis dorsalis
venous dorsal arch of the foot
ventricularis, -e
ventricular
vertebralis, -e
vertebral
visceralis, -e
visceral
vocalis, -e
vocal
paries, perietis
wall
schizophrenia
a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions
Atmogenic
of atmospheric origin by condensation, wind action, or deposition from volcanic vapors
inspire
to breathe in
expire
to breathe out
Gr. phrassein (phrag-; phrax-)
to fence in, block up
A 'spiny-chested dinosaur' is best termed a:
Echinostethosaur
Hemomediastinum
Effusion of blood into mediastinal spaces.
Modern roots pyr-, ge-, hydr-, and aer- are derived from the Greek words for the four:
Elements
Erastistratus and the diagnosis of lovesickness
Erasistratus Discovers the Cause of Antiochus's Disease Jacques-Louis David, 1774
Red blood cells are termed:
Erythrocytes
The basic term component that means 'broad, wide':
Eury-
Aneurysm
Eury- (Gr. eurys, wide, broad) Eurycephalic Eurytherm Urethreurynter
William Harvey (1578-1657)
Exercitatio anatomica de motu cordis et sanguinis in animalibus - 1628 Refutation of Galen L. capillus, hair
True or False, the proto- in protoplasm and protozoa means 'one'.
False
The 'study of moisture' is best termed
Hygrology
The 'study of moisture' is best termed:
Hygrology
Hypercarbia =
Hypercapnia
Hypercarbia = _________
Hypercapnia - increased CO2 in blood
What is the gender of 'pulmonis' in 'A. pulmonis dextra'?
Masculine
The space/cavity containing the heart and its vessels that stands between the lungs is called the:
Mediastinum
Tunica bronchi lobaris sinistri
Membrane of the left lobar bronchus
The combining form in oropharynx means:
Mouth
cancrum nasi (PL)
ulcer of nose
oxyphil
unknown function
L. valva, -ae, valvula, -ae
valve
valva, -ae, f.
valve (L. a Roman folding door)
valvae venae pulmonalis
valves of the pulmonary vein
valvularis, -e
valvular
valvula, -ae, f
valvule (L. a small valva)
Gr. atmos
vapor or gas
Phleb/o
vein
venosus, -a, -um
venous
ventriculus, -i, m.
ventricle (L. a little belly)
L. Ventriculus, -I
ventricular hypertrophy supraventricular ventriculus sinister ventriculi cerebri
vertebra, -ae, f.
vertebra (L. joint, backbone)
Plicae glottidis vocales
vocal folds of the glottis
Paries, parietis, m.
wall
paries, parietis, m.
wall (L. a wall of a building)
Gr. phthisis
wasting
nephrophthisis
wasting of the kidney (TB)
hydrocephalus
water on the brain
Four Qualities
wet, dry, hot, cold
hygrostomia
excess saliva
Air
Gr. aer, aeros
Aristotle and Anapnea
Gr. anapneein
Earth
Gr. ge, geon
Swelling in an extremity caused by poor function of the lymphatic system is best termed:
Lymphedema
What is the gender of 'lobaris' in 'Bronchus lobaris superior sinister'?
Masculine
Vv. mediastinales superiores
Mediastinal superior veins
Segmentum pulmonis parietale superius
Parietal superior segment of the lung
The combining form for 'formation' is:
Plas/o
'More than the normal amounts of cells' is best termed:
Pleiocytosis
Pleura cavitatis thoracis
Pleura of the cavity of the thorax
A term component meaning 'gas':
Pneumat/o
Which of the following can mean 'lung':
Pneumon/o Pulmon/o
Paries naris nasi posterior
Posterior wall of the nostril of the nose
Anastasis
Resurrection
arteriosus, -a, -um
arterial
R. ascendens arteriae anterioris profundae
ascendent branch of the deep anterior artery
atrialis, -e
atrial
atrium, -i
atrium atriotome atriomegaly vena atrii sinistri
atrium, -i, n.
atrium (L. a Roman foreroom)
-phil
attracted to, tendency towards, craving for
dorsum nasi (AL)
back of nose
basalis, -e
basal
basis, basis, f.
base (L. pedestal, base)
Gr. physa
bellows; gas or air bubble
Pharyngemphraxis
blockage of the pharynx
L. Sanguis, Sanguinis M
blood
sanguis, sanguinis, m.
blood
sanguineus, -a, -um
blood (L. bloody)
-emia
blood condition
Hemothorax
blood in the pleural cavity
Septicemia
blood poisoning
sanguine
blood red
Ser/o
blood serum (or clear bodily fluid)
vasa sanguinea septi thymi
blood vessels of the septum of the thymus
Four Humors
blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile
Cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin
L. arcus, m.
bow, arch
ramus, -i, m.
branch
hemolysis
breakdown of red blood cells
Pneuma
breath
-Pnea
breathing
bronchialis, -e
bronchial
bronchiolus, -i, m.
bronchiole (little bronchus)
caroticus, -a, -um
carotid
L. antrum, -i
cave
Bile
chole
trachoma
chronic, contagious form of conjunctivitis that typically leads to blindness
Chylothorax
chyle in the chest
Serous
clear, watery plasma (blood coagulation)
The combining form in thrombograph indicates this device specifically records:
clots
Atelectasis
collapsed lung (incomplete expansion)
communis, -e
common
concha, -ae, f.
concha (fr. Gr. konche, a sea-shell, a cockle)
-cytosis
condition of cells
coronarius, -a, -um
coronary
L. tussis
cough
Hemoptysis
coughing up blood
hemoptysis
coughing up blood
cranium, -i
cranium (L. skull)
L. Saeptum, -i wall, barrier
creating an enclosure
cuspis, cuspidis, f.
cuspid (L. a point)
cuspidalis, -e
cuspidal (L. pointed)
diaphragma, diaphragmatis, n.
diaphragm (fr. Gr. a partition wall, barrier)
diaphragmaticus, -a, -um
diaphragmatic
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Dysphonia (Trachyphonia)
difficulty producing speech sounds, usually due to hoarseness
phrenoptosis
drooping of the diaphragm
platypnea
dyspnea in upright position
endocardialis, -e
endocardial
endocardium, -i, n.
endocardium (L. structure within the heart)
epiglotticus, -a, -um
epiglottic
epiglottis, epiglottidis, f.
epiglottis (fr. Gr. upon the glotta)
ethmoidalis, -e
ethmoidal (fr. Gr. ethmos, a strainer)
polycythemia
excess of red blood cells
hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
pertussis
excessive cough (whooping)
diastoles
expansion
L. spirare, spiratum
to breath, blow
Gr. emphysan
to inflate
os, oris, n.
mouth
glottis
mouth of windpipe
The basic term component that means 'rough':
Trachy-
True or False, William Harvey used the Latin word for hair, capillus, to describe the connections between the veins and arteries.
True
True or False, in Aristotle's classification system, animals with a pneumon were considered superior to animals that did not have a pneumon.
True
True or False, in ancient Greek medicine, the sphygmos was used for diagnostic purposes, which is where we get the terms 'rhythm', 'systole', and 'diastole':
True
The _______ pleura covers the lungs:
Visceral
alveolus, -i, m.
alveolus (L. little hollow, bucket)
Reticulocytosis
an increased number of immature erythrocytes in the blood
N.B. Ox/o
anoxic, hypoxia
anaerobe
any organism that is able to live without oxygen
Gr. Plasma
anything molded or formed
aorta, -ae, f.
aorta (fr. Gr. "something hung")
Names of Vessels
aorta, brachiocephalic, left common carotid, left subclavian
aorticus, -a, -um
aortic
apex, apicis, m.
apex (L. the top)
apicalis, -e
apical
arcus, -us, m.
arch (L. a bow, vault, arch)
Vasculature
arteria dorsalis pedis (dorsal artery of the foot) vena cava venae cordis minimae (least veins of the heart) vas capillare vas deferens (deferent vessel)
brachiocephalicus, -a, -um
brachiocephalic
L. Plexus, -um M.
braided
spir/o
breathing
platy
broad, flat
orantral
mouth sinus
Mucus
muc/o, muc/i, blenn/o
Sputum
mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
Fluids of the Respiratory Tract
mucus, phlegm, sputum
myocardialis, -e
myocardial
myocardium, -i, n.
myocardium (L. muscle structure of the heart)
tracheostenosis
narrowing of the trachea
nasalis, -e
nasal
trachel-
neck
L. neuter
neither
nervi septi atriorum
nerves of the septum of the atria
What is the gender of 'cordis' in 'vena cordis magna'?
neuter
What is the gender of 'interventriculare' in 'septum interventriculare'?
neuter
Neoplasm
new growth
nodus, -i, m.
node (L. a knot)
What is the case of 'coronaria' in 'A. coronaria sinistra'?
nominative
What is the case of 'pulmonalis' in 'Margo inferior pulmonalis'?
nominative
What is the case of 'venosus' in 'sanguis cutis antebrachii venosus'
nominative
eucapnia
normal level of CO2 in arterial blood
nasus, -i, m.
nose
Epistaxis
nosebleed
naris, -is, f.
nostril
karyotheca
nuclear membrane
karyozoic
nucleus animal
Urethrophraxis
obstruction of the urethra
Emphraxis
obstruction; blockage
oralis, -e
oral
Viscus, visceris, n.
organ
What is the number of 'nares' in 'Nares nasales'?
plural
What is the number of 'sinus' in 'Sinus paranasales'?
plural
L. cuspis, cuspidis, f.
point •bicuspid, tricuspid, cuspis septalis
Palpitations
pounding, racing heartbeats
Poikilocytosis
presence of large, irregularly shaped red blood cells
Anisocytosis
presence of red blood cells of unequal size
blennogenic
producing mucus
pulmonalis, -e
pulmonary
cor pulmonale
pulmonary heart
sphygmos
pulse
Pyothorax
pus in the chest cavity
Empyema
pus in the pleural cavity
Gr. sepsis
putrefaction (to make rotten, spoil)
oxylalia
rapid speech
Gr. ptyein
to spit
bronchus, -i, m.
bronchus (fr. Gr. windpipe)
polypnea
rapid, shallow breathing
carbonaceous
relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
anapnoes
respiration
respiratio, -onis, f.
respiration (L. an exhalation, taking a breath)
respiratorius, -a, -um,
respiratory
rhythmon
rhythm, regularity
Gr. pleuron
rib, side
L. pleura, -ae
rib, side
crus dextrum fasciculi atrioventricularis
right leg of the atrioventricular bundle
Types of Aneurysms
saccular, fusiform, dissecting
septum, -i, n
septum (L. a wall, barrier, an enclosure)
L. Serum - Whey
serum
Gr. Oxys
sharp, acute, keen, pungent, acid (oxygen)
sinus, -us, m.
sinus (L. a curve, a fold/pocket in a garment, a bay)
nucleomicrosome
small body associated with nucleus
splen, splenis, m.
spleen (L. milt, the spleen)
lienalis, -e
splenic
Gr. stethos, chest
stethomyitis phonostethograph stethoscope
Hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding
hematology
study of blood
pleurocentesis
surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid
thoracocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity
atrioseptoplasty
surgical reconstruction of septum near atrium
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
psyches
the human soul, mind, or spirit
antrostomy
the operation of making an opening into an antrum for the purpose of drainage
Phlegm
thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages
pachyderma laryngis (PL)
thick skin of larynx
Effusion of blood into the pleural cavity is called a hemo________.
thorax
Gr. Thorax, breastplate
thorax
L. Thorax, thoracis
thorax
thymicus, -a, -um
thymic
What is the gender of 'mitralis' in 'valvula mitralis'?
feminine
pyrogen
fever-producing agent
Four elements
fire, earth, air, and water
Stroma [Gr., bed covering]
fluid portion of the chloroplast; outside of the thylakoids
plica, -ae, f.
fold (L. plicare, to fold together)
L. sinus, -us, m.
fold, curve (cavity) Roman = clothes pocket
frons, frontis, f.
forehead
frontalis, -e
frontal
mycoplasma pulmonis (PL)
fungus formation on lungs
cholelith
gallstone
L. corona
garland or crown
What is the case of 'carotidis' in 'tunica media carotidis'?
genitive
What is the case of 'dorsalis' in 'arteriae cranii dorsalis'?
genitive
What is the case of 'nasi' in 'Tunica septi nasi'?
genitive
What is the case of 'ventriculi' in 'chordae tendinae ventriculi'
genitive
glotticus, -a, -um
glottic
glottis, glottidis, f.
glottis (fr. Gr. glotta, tongue)
lobulus, -i, m.
lobule (L. little lobe)
Gr. Philos
love
Gr. pneumon, pneumonos
lung
pulmo, pulmonis, m.
lung
pneumon/o
lung N.B. pneumarthrosis, pneumocentesis
lympha, -ae, f.
lymph (fr. Gr. clear water, particularly from springs)
lympha nodi lymphoidei axillae
lymph of the lymphatic node of the armpit
lymphaticus, -a, -um lymphoideus, -a, -um
lymphatic
Which of the words in 'vasa lymphatica axillae' is an adjective?
lymphatica
What is the gender of 'laryngis' in 'Facies laryngis'?
masculine
maxilla, -ae, f.
maxilla (L. upper jaw)
maxillaris, -e
maxillary
sinus maxillaris (AL)
maxillary sinus
anemometer
measures wind speed
meatus, -us, m.
meatus (L. a way, path)
viscus, visceris, n.
organ (L. internal organ; soft fleshy part)
viscus, visceris
organs
ostium, -i, n.
orifice (L. door, mouth)
ostia venarum lienis
orifices of the veins of the spleen
N.B. When cavus modifies vena, it should be simply translated 'vena cava.'
ostium venae cavae = orifice of the vena cava
Gr. asthma
panting
parietalis, -e
parietal
L. pectus, pectoris n. chest
pectoral pectus carinatum angina pectoris
pelvicus, -a, -um
pelvic
pelvis, -is, f.
pelvis (L. a basin)
pericardialis, -e
pericardial
pericardium, -i, n.
pericardium (L. structure around the heart)
theca cordis
pericardium (theca = chest)
polymorphonuclear
pertaining to a white blood cell with a multi-lobed; neutrophil
alveolar
pertaining to the alveolus
gasphysophorous
pertains to air or gas bubble
pharyngealis, -e
pharyngeal
pharynx, pharyngis, m.
pharynx (fr. Gr. the throat)
phlegm
phlegm, phlegmatos
pleura, -ae, f.
pleura (fr. Gr. pleuron, rib, side)
pleuralis, -e
pleural
plexus, -us, m.
plexus (L. plexus, braided)
pulmo dexter (AL)
right lung
valvula semilunaris dextra
right semilunar valvule
trachy-
rough
nasus, -i, nose sinus, sinus, m. sinus larynx, laryngis, m. trachea, -ae, trachea
bronchus, -i, bronchus -Bronchiolus, -i, bronchiole pulmo, pulmonis, m. lung thorax, thoracis, m. thorax
L. carbo, carbonis
burning, carbon, carbon dioxide
Rhinorrhea
runny nose
canalis, -is, m.
canal (L. a waterpipe, channel)
vas capillare pulmonis
capillary vessel of the lung
cardiovascularis, -e
cardiovascular
carotis, carotidis, f.
carotid (fr. Gr. karodes, causing stupor, soporific)
sanguiferous
carrying/conducting blood
cavitas, cavitatis, f.
cavity
cellula, -ae, f.
cell (L. little chamber)
thymus, -i, m.
thymus (fr. Gr. a warty excrescence)
circumflexus, -a, -um
circumflex (fr. L. circumflectere, to bend around)
Chronon
time
Thrombo
clot
Status
condition/ state
systoles
contraction
chorda, -ae, f.
cord (L. cord, rope, musical string)
corona, -ae, f.
corona (L. a crown, garland)
cranialis, -e
cranial
thoracostomy
creation of an opening in the chest
L. jacere, jactum (ject-)
to throw
Gr. ballein
to throw; bole - a throw
Caseous necrosis
degeneration and death of tissue with a cheese-like appearance
melancholy
depression
L. diaphragma, diaphragmatis, n.
diaphragm
Gr. glossa, glotta
tongue
tonsilla, -ae, f.
tonsil (L. an almond, tonsils of the throat)
tonsillaris, -e
tonsillar
Gr. tracheia arteria
trachea
trache-
trachea
Which of the following is TRUE:
A) In ancient Greek medicine, phlebotomy was used for therapeutic purposes B) Listerine is named after the inventor of an antiseptic surgical technique. C) In ancient medicine, the purpose of respiration was thought to be cooling the heart
A spiny-chested dinosaur is best termed a
Acanthostethosaur
What part of speech is 'diaphragmatica' in 'Facies diaphragmatica cavitatis thoracalis'?
Adjective
Partes alveolares mandibulae
Alveolar parts of the mandible
The best term for a cavity or bucket-shaped structure:
Alveolus
The medical terms for pain/pressure in the upper chest, difficulty breathing, and profuse sweating are:
Angina pectoris, dyspnea, diaphoresis
tricuspidalis, -e
tricuspid (L. three pointed)
truncus, -i, m.
trunk (L. the trunk or a tree)
phthisis bronchi (PL)
tuberculosis of bronchus
tunica, -ae, f.
tunic (L. a garment worn under a Roman toga)
apogeotropic
turn away from earth
L. venter, ventris, m. belly, cavity
Ventriflexion Dorsiventral Biventer
Eos Greek Goddess of Sunrise
"rosy-fingered dawn"
Canales respiratorii thoracis
Respiratory canals of the thorax
Anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
What is the number of 'capillaria' in 'vasa capillaria manus'?
plural
Diaphoresis
-phoresis = Gr. phorein - to bear or carry
Ramus arteriae inferioris is best translated
Branch of the inferior artery
Modern roots hem-, phlegm-, chol-, and melanchol- are derived from the Greek words for the four:
Humors
epiglottis
A flap of tissue that seals off the windpipe and prevents food from entering.
Atmosphere
A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon.
Emphysema
A serious disease that destroys lung tissue and causes breathing difficulties.
Neutrophil
A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and contributes to the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.
Cellulae ethmoidales anteriores
Anterior ethmoidal cells
Arcus cartilaginis trachealis
Arch of the tracheal cartilage
Aa. segmentorum apicalium pulmonum
Arteries of the apical segments of the lungs
Surgical device for cutting into the upper chamber (or fore-room) of the heart:
Atriotome
N.B. V. and Vv. stand for vena and venae respectively. Likewise, A. and Aa. stand for arteria and arteriae, and R. and Rr. stand for ramus and rami.
Because plexus is a fourth declension noun, its plural should be translated plexuses, not plexi.
The most likely subject matter of a medical journal called 'Thrombus' is:
Blood clots
The suffix in anemia, septicemia, and leukemia means:
Blood condition
Leukemia
Blood condition of white cells; malignant (cancerous) condition.
Vasa sanguinea intrapulmonalia
Blood intrapulmonary vessels
The combining form spir/o means:
Breathing
The suffix in hyperpnea, hypopnea, and bradypnea means:
Breathing
An abnormal obstruction/blockage of the lower airways of the respiratory system is best termed:
Brochiemphraxis
An abnormal dilation of the lower airways of the respiratory system is best termed:
Bronchiectasis
A biventer animal literally has two:
Cavities/ bellies
The combining form chromat/o in hematochromatosis means:
Color
Systema cardiovasculare: partes cordis
Cor, cordis n. heart Saeptum, -i, septum Valva, -ae, valve Valvula, -ae, valve Cuspis, cuspidis, f. point Atrium, -i, atrium Ventriculus, -i, ventricle Pericardium, -i, -Endocardium, -i -Myocardium, -i
L. cor, cordis, n. heart
Cordate vs. Chordate Cordial
Crown-like =
Coron/o
L. Corona, Corolla, -ae crown, circular
Corona dentis Coronal ligament Corolla Coroner?
Aa. atrii dextri cordis coronariae
Coronary arteries of the right atrium of the heart
Carotis colli profunda
Deep carotid of the neck
The phrenic nerve innervates the:
Diaphragm
The root phren- in phrenic nerve indicates that it innervates the:
Diaphragm
The basic term component 'poikilo' in poikilocytosis means:
Diverse, irregular
The root in 'atherectomy' means:
Fatty paste/plaque
What is the gender of 'parietales' in 'Pleurae cavitatis parietales'?
Feminine
Lymphatic System Overview
Filters microorganisms and foreign particles Maintains the body's internal fluid environment Carries fats away from digestive organs
The root plas- in myelodysplasia means:
Formation
Parenchyma [Gr. what is pour in beside]
Fundamental tissue composed of thin-walled living cells that function in photosynthesis and storage.
Water
Gr. hydor, hydatos (hydr-)
Wet
Gr. hygra
Cold
Gr. psychros
Fire
Gr. pyr, pyros
Hot
Gr. thermos
Dry
Gr. xeros
Which of the following is TRUE concerning Aristotle's taxonomy of animals
He placed emphasis on the relationship between the soul and the respiratory organs to determine which animals were most like humans
The Cord- in Cordata means
Heart
The most likely subject matter of a journal of cardiology called 'Cuspides' is:
Heart valves
Aristotelian notions of respiration
Heat and the movement of the lungs pneein, pneuma and pneumon NB ana- up, back, again, against, back or "re-".
Sanguin/o =
Hemat/o
Pneumon and Aristotle's Classification of Animals
Hierarchical / Anthropocentric / Teleological Soul and Form -Blood, heart, lungs
An intraluminal stent is placed within the _________ of a blood vessel
Hole
The combining form in anthropoglot means:
Human
Margo inferior lobi pulmonis
Inferior border of the lobe of the lung
Margo inferior lobi pulmonis =
Inferior border of the lobe of the lung
Meatus conchae nasi inferiores
Inferior meatuses of the concha of the nose
An enlarged nucleus of a cell is best termed:
Karyomegaly
Angina pectoris
L. angina, choking, strangling
Dissecting
L. dis- apart + secare, sectum - to cut
Fusiform
L. fusus- spindle
Palpitation
L. palpitare, to move quickly, tremble, or throb - N.B. Palpation (L. palpare - to stroke or touch)
Saccular
L. saccus - bag, sack ◦Saccus lacrimalis
A downward displacement of the anatomical structure called the 'voice box':
Laryngoptosis
Which of the following roots means 'to bear or convey':
Lat- Ger- Phor-
A diminished number of white blood cells:
Leukocytopenia
Inflammation of a lymph node is best termed:
Lymphadenitis
The term 'neutro', as in neutrophil and neutron, means:
Neither
L. Rete, retis, n.
Net
A retiform structure is shaped like a:
Netting
Joseph Lister (1827-1912)
On the Antiseptic Principles of the Practice of Surgery -1867
Pars oralis pharyngis
Oral part of the pharynx
The term ostium as in ostium bronchi means:
Orifice
Arcus venosus palmaris superficialis
Palmar superficial venous arch
The _______ pleura covers the wall of the thorax:
Parietal
Sphygmos in Ancient Medicine
Pulse Lore -Anting, Gazelle, Gallop
Vv. radiales venarum profundarum membri superioris
Radial veins of the deep veins of the superior limb
L. Ramus, -i branch
Ramification ramus dexter a. pulmonalis (right branch of pulmonary article)
Nervi laryngeales recurrentes
Recurrent laryngeal nerves
Galen's kardia
Role of hear Right vs Left ventricle Arterial vs Venous blood Pores in the septum anastomoses N.B. ECG vs EKG
Gr. eos
Rose-colored
A wall between two cavities is best termed a:
Septum
Combining form for the blood fluid left over after clotting:
Ser/o
The watery portion of the blood after coagulation:
Serum
A URI affecting the paranasal cavities:
Sinusitis
A narrowing of the mitral valve is also called a __________ ________ valve?
Stenotic bicuspid
Gr. basis
Step, base
Aa. tracheae superficiales
Superficial arteries of the trachea
Arteria ventriculi superior is best translated:
Superior artery of the ventricle
Ostium bronchi segmentalis lateralis superius
Superior orifice of the segmental lateral bronchus
plasmoptysis
Swelling and bursting of a cell when suspended in a hypotonic solution.
Galen
Synopsis of his own books on the pulse
Anatomical Latin:
Systema Respiratorium
Metastasis
The spread of cancer cells beyond their original site
Ectoplasm
The thin, watery cytoplasm near the plasma membrane of some cells. (ghost)
The pericardium is a membrane that sheaths/encases the heart, which is why it is also called the ______ of the heart:
Theca
N.B. The Latin words meatus and sinus are fourth declension nouns.
Therefore, the plural forms of these nouns are translated into English 'meatuses' and 'sinuses,' not meati and sini.
Its basic term components indicate that the glossopharyngeal nerve innervates the:
Throat and tongue
True or False, the proto- in protoplasm and protozoa means 'first'
True
True or False, the suffix -phil in neutrophil, basophil, eosinophil indicate an attraction for a particular stain.
True
The prefix 'aniso' in anisocytosis literally means
Unequal
Phelbotomy/Venesection in Medicine
Use in ancient Greek medicine Prophylactic / Therapeutic Evacuation/ Diversion Cupping
L. varix, varicis swollen, twisted (vein)
Varicose Varices
Your patient has a swollen twisted vein and an abnormal bulge/widening of an artery. The best medical terms for these are:
Varix and aneurysm
Systema cardiovasculare: vasa
Vas, vasis, n. vessel Arteria, -ae, arteria -Arteriola, -ae, arteriole Vena, -ae, venae -Venula, -ae, venule Aorta, -ae, aorta
A drug that dilates vessels is best termed a ______dilator.
Vaso
The best translation of venae naris is:
Veins of the nostril
Plexus venosus suboccipitalis venae brachiocephalicae
Venous suboccipital plexus of the brachiocephalic vein
Tunica diaphragmatica visceralis
Visceral diaphragmatic membrane
Vallum sinus nasalis superioris
Wall of the superior nasal sinus
carbuncle
a cluster of connected furuncles (boils)
Chylothorax
a condition marked by lymphatic fluid in the pleural space caused by a leak in the thoracic duct.
Prostate
a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
spirometry
a measurement of breathing
Gr. aneurysma
a widening
abdomen, abdominis, n.
abdomen (L. belly)
abdominalis, -e
abdominal
Pleural effusion
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
pleural effusion
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
para physin
abnormal nature
apnea
absence of breathing
oxycephaly
acute head
Ob- (o-, oc-, op-)
against, in the way, facing (intensive)
mucolytic
agent capable of dissolving or liquefying mucus
Aer
air
Pneumothorax
air in the pleural cavity
pneumat/o
air, gas, respiration
Scala naturae
all living organisms arranged in a linear order from simple to complex
alveolaris, -e
alveolar
tunica externa venae cavae superioris
external tunic of the superior vena cava
pyrophobia
fear of fevers
capnophobic
fear of smoke
Seroculture
growing something in the serum
Blood
haima, haimatos
Atherosclerosis
hardening of fatty plaque
Arteriosclerosis
hardening of the arteries
Mitre (Gr. mitra)
headband, persian head-dress
diaphragmatocele
hernia of the diaphragm
hygroscopy
humid air
trachelokyphosis
humped neck
mediastinum, -i
in the middle
ateloglossia
incomplete development of the tongue
atelostomia
incomplete mouth
Atel/o
incomplete, imperfect
emphytou thermotetos
innate heat
hypocarbia
insufficient carbon dioxide
tunica interna trunci brachiocephalici
internal tunic of the brachiocephalic trunk
pleuroclysis
irrigation of the pleura
-clysis
irrigation, washing out
L. ferre, latum
to bear, carry N.B. duc-; fer-; ger-; phor-; port-
articulationes laryngis (AL)
joints of larynx
Gr. karyon
kernel (nucleus)
L. nucleus
kernel (nucleus)
anhydremia
lack of water in blood
laryngealis, -e
laryngeal
laryngeus, -a, -um
laryngeal
larynx, laryngis, m.
larynx (fr. Gr. upper part of the windpipe)
L. lumen, luminis, n.
light
Aether
light substance (gas) upper air, clear sky
L. alveolus, -i
little hollow, small cavity, bucket (teeth or red blood cells)
lobaris, -e
lobar
lobus, -i, m
lobe (Gr. husk, pod, lobe of ear)
Which word does 'superioris' modify in 'Rami bronchiales ventrales lobi superioris'?
lobi
mediastinalis, -e
mediastinal
mediastinum, -i, n.
mediastinum (L. that which stands in the middle)
Black bile
melanchole
Gr. phren
mind, diaphragm
mitralis, -e
mitral (fr. Gr. mitre, a two pointed hat)
Basophil
white blood cell containing granules that stain blue; associated with release of histamine and heparin
Eosinophil
white blood cell containing granules that stain red; associated with allergic reactions
anemone
wind flower
Gr. pneuma, pneumatos
wind, breath of life
Gr. anemos
wind, gas
