ABCDE

BCC

Bx, bx

decub

Derm

I&D

ID

IM

SC, SQ, subQ

SCC

ung

XP, XDP

adip/o, lip/o, steat/o

alb/o, leuk/o

crypt/o

cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o

cyan/o

epitheli/o

erythr/o

hidr/o, sudor/o

hirsut/o, pil/i, pil/o, trich/o

hydr/o

ichthy/o

kerat/o

lamin/o, strat/o

liga-

melan/o

myc/o

necr/o

onych/o, ungu/o

pachy/o

prur/i

py/o

ras

rhytid/o

scler/o

seb/o, sebace/o

squam/o

urtic/o

xanth/o

xer/o

tissue transplant from one person to another

drug that causes loss of sensation (including pain)

drug used to treat bacterial infections

drug that counteracts histamine released from mast cells

anti-itch drug

discourages growth of microorganisms

tissue transplant from one place to another on the same person

synthetic formulation of cortisol, potent steroid anti-inflammatory

physician specialized in skin

specialist in skin beautification

tissue moved from one place to another

tissue transplant from one species to another (usually pig or cow to human)

minor surgical procedure to release pus from an abscess

within or between the layers of the skin

below the skin, within the subcutaneous (hypodermal) layer

rubbing away by friction

collection of pus, Latin, “going away, oozing”

Greek: mound, eruption

Greek: “without a fox’s mane,” bald

atopic: “no place,” ie, unusual dermatitis, skin inflammation

types of skin cancer

removal of cells or tissues (usually surgically) for pathological examination

fluid-filled bumps on the skin

scar

blackhead or whitehead; plural comedones

bruise

sac-like structure in tissue filled w liquid, gas, or semi-solid

bedsore, pressure sore, skin sore caused by prolonged skin tissue hypoxia due to pressure (as in a bed-ridden or wheelchair patient)

inflammation of the skin (from any cause)

bruise

red itchy blistering rash, Greek, “boil over”

small, secreting sac

abnormal hair growth for the age and/or sex of the individual

raised, red, intensely pruritic areas of skin, urticarial

skin infection caused by staph or strep bacteria

exuberant scar tissue

freckle, flat pigmented spot

mole, flat or elevated pigmented spot

raised skin lesions

pinpoint spots on skin caused by capillary rupture, singular petechia

itch

scaly red skin patches, probable immune disorder

redness, visible blood vessels on face

non-inflammatory dryness and scaling of skin

fungal disease of skin (ringworm, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus)

open sore or wound

hives

wart

lightening of skin due to loss of melanocytes

extreme skin sensitivity to sunlight, very high risk for skin cancer

ACL

C1-C7

CT

EMG

Fx

IM

L1-L5

LCL

MCL

MRI

NSAID

OA

ORIF

PCL

PT

RA

RICE

ROM

S1-S5

T1-T12

WB

WBAT

pain relieving drug

joint inflammation opposing drug

inflammation opposing drug

fever reducing drug

procedure of looking into a joint

reduce fracture without surgery

computer-aided x-ray imaging procedure

measure of electrical activity of a muscle

stabilize fracture from outside body (splint, cast, halo)

stabilize fracture from inside body (screws, pins, plates)

into, within the muscle

non-x-ray computerized imaging, good for soft tissue

medication to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, lower fever; usually available over-the-counter (nonprescription)

reduce a fracture surgically

brace, shoe insert

cartilage formation defect, a cause of dwarfism

bent, crooked, or stiff joint

inflammation of joint(s)

decrease in size, wasting away

grating or crackling sound; Latin crepare “crackle”

broken bone

knock-kneed

bowlegged

writer’s cramp

excess growth, abnormally large

hump back; abnormal forward curvature of upper spine

sway back; abnormal forward curvature of lower spine

muscle cancer

progressive loss of articular cartilage, overgrowth of adjacent bone, joint deformity, joint pain

brittle bone disease

bone cancer

chronic autoimmune arthritis, 2° to rheumatic fever

crooked back; abnormal lateral curvature of spine

injury to ligament

injury to muscle and/or tendon

partial dislocation

acr/o

ambul-

ankyl/o

aponeur/o

arthr/o, articul/o

-asthenia

brachi/o

burs/o

calcane/o

carp/o

-cele

cervic/o

chondr/o

-clasia, -clasis, -clast

clavicul/o

cost/o

crani/o

cubit/o

dactyl/o

dys-

-ectomy

erg/o

fasci/o

femor/o

fibul/o

herni/o

humer/o

hy/o

ili/o

kines-, kinesi/o

kyph/o

labyrinth/o

lei/o

lumb/o

my/o, myos/o, muscul/o

myel/o

osse/o, oste/o

-paresis

patell/o

-physis

-plegia

radi/o

scoli/o

spondyl/o

stern/o

tars/o

tax/o

ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o

tetan/o

thorac/o

tibi/o

ton/o

-trophic

-trophy

ADHD

ALS

AOT

ARMD

Ast

AU AD AS

CNS

CP

CSF

CVA

EEG

EENT

ENT

HD

HEENT

ICP

IOP

LASIK

LOC

LP

MS

Myop

NIHL

O.D.

OCD

OM

OU OD

OS

PERRLA

PET

PNS

REM

TIA

VA

VF

a drug that relieves pain

without feeling or sensation

doctor who specializes in anesthesiology

a drug that causes loss of sensation

brain and spinal cord

procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain

colorless liquid secreted in brain ventricles, circulates around CNS

electronic device, stimulates cochlea to restore hearing

induced sleep-like state, patient responds to suggestions

pressure on brain tissue within skull

pressure within eye

surgical removal of the iris

study of body movement

insertion of needle into lumbar region of spinal column to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for examination

fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it

an imaging procedure that uses radiation (positrons) to produce cross sections of the brain

periods of deep sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, very low muscle tone

instrument for observing the retina

instrument for observing the auditory (Eustachian) tube

ability to see detail

entire area visible without moving eyes

fear of heights

rapid onset middle ear inflammation/infection, common in children

loss of visual acuity due to degeneration of sensory receptors in macula area of retina

fear of outdoor spaces

decreased vision occurring in one eye, lazy eye

degenerative disease of CNS, causes loss of muscle control; aka Lou Gehrig's disease

total deafness

upward strabismus

eating disorder characterized by patient's refusal to eat

lack of a sense of smell

feeling of fear, nervousness, or unease

loss/impairment of ability to use/understand words

imperfection in curvature of eye causing blurred vision

inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements

absence of normal opening

developmental disorder; persistent inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility

uncontrollable eyelid twitching

eating disorder, overeating followed by forced vomiting &/or excessive exercise

progressive opacity of lens leading to blurred vision

painful sensation of burning

widening of blood vessel in brain

paralysis caused by damage to areas of brain responsible for movement

blockage of blood vessel in brain caused by clot

stroke

buildup of earwax blocking ear canal

muscle spasm or twitching

scratch of cornea

decline or loss of mental function

difficulty reading

negative emotional state

measure of brain’s electrical activity

disease marked by seizures

increased intra-ocular pressure, damages optic nerve

tumor-like mass of blood

weakness/partial paralysis of one side of body

hereditary, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder; affects movement, thinking, reasoning, emotions, behavior

excess fluid in spaces around/within brain

excessive muscular tone/tension

stroke caused by blockage in a cerebral artery

inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva

abnormal pupillary constriction

immune system destroys myelin surrounding neurons, nerves “short circuit”

abnormal pupillary dilation

involuntary back and forth eye movements

complete loss of sensation and motor function

age-related hearing loss

age-related loss of ability to focus eyes on close objects

inability to recognize faces

serious mental illness, defective/lost contact w reality, delusions

serious mental illness, disturbances in thought/perception/behavior, loss of emotional responsiveness, extreme apathy

dark spot in visual field

lazy eye

fainting

ringing in ear/s

temporary blockage of blood vessel, resolves within 24 hours

dizziness

acous/o, -acusis

audi/o

aur/i

blephar/o

cephal/o

cerebell/o

cerebr/o

cerumen/o

choroid

chrom/o

cochle/o

conjunctiv/o

corne/o

crani/o

cribr/i

dacry/o

dendr/o

dips/o

dur/o

electr/o

encephal/o

esthesi/o

gangli/o

-glia

gnos/o

hypn/o

-ictal

irid/o, ir/o

kerat/o

kinesi/o

lacrim/o

lob/o

-mania

medi

meningi/o, mening/o

-mentia, -phrenia

myel/o

myring/o, tympan/o

narc/o

neur/o

ocul/o, ophthalm/o

olfact/o

-opia, -opsia

opt/o

osmia/o

ot/o

-paresis

phac/o, phak/o

-phasia

-phobia

-phonia

phot/o

-plegia

presby/o

psych/o

pupill/o

radicul/o

retin/o

salping/o

schiz/o

scler/o

somn/o

tax/o

ton/o

vestibul/o