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HESI A2 VOCAB
Nursing A2 with Myself at George Mason University
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By: Indie Scopetti
Created: 2011-01-10
Size: 122 flashcards
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Created: 2011-01-10
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Abrasion
Injury to the integrity of the skin resulting in skin loss
Abrupt
describes a sudden change that occurs without warning
Abscess
pus forming a pocket
Abstain
the deliberate effort to refrain from an action, such as drinking alcohol or eating junk food
Acapnia
low level of carbon dioxide in the blood
Accept
to willingly receive something; the process of granting approval
Access
the freedom to use something as one chooses; the permission or ability to enter or approach a specific entity or area
Accountable
responsible for actions or explanations
Acne
inflammation of the skin related to glands and hair
Adenoiditis
inflammation of the adenoids
Adhere
the process of binding one thing to another using glue, tape, or another agent; refers to the action of maintaining, loyalty or support
Adverse
in a contrary fashion; can cause harm; may also refer to something that is in opposition to one's interests
Alopecia
bald condition
Amnorrhea
no menstrual discharge
Annual
the duration of a single year; an occurrence that takes place once each year
Anorchism
absence of testis
Anoxia
deficiency of oxygen
Anterior
frontal position
Anteroposterior
frontal to back positioning
Anuria
no urine production
Aphonia
no voice
Apnea
not breathing
Apply
to put something to use; having a relevant or valid connection to something else
Atelectasis
abnormal expansion of a lung
Audible
capable of being heard
Azoturia
elevated and excessive level of nitrogen substrates and urea in the urine
Balanitis
inflammation of the penis
Balanorrhea
elevated discharge of the penis
Bilateral
having two sides; may refer to something that affects both side of the human body
Biopsy
removal of tissue for evaluating purposes
Bronchography
the taking of the bronchi x-ray
Carbuncle
skin disease associated with boils
Carcinogen
cancer causing agent
Carcinoma
malignant tumor
Cast
the process by which something is given shape through the ouring of a liquid substance into a mold; may also refer to the throwing of an object
Caudal
related to the tail position
Cease
to bring about a gradual end; refers to something that dies out or becomes extinct
Cellulitis
inflammation of connective tissue, associated with infection and fever
Cephalic
related to the head position
Cervicectomy
removal of the cervix
Cicatrix
scar
Colpolasty
repair of the vagina
Colposcope
Device used to explore the vagina and cervix with visual examination
Compensatory
an equivalent; the action of making a payment that serves as a counterbalance for another action
Complications
a factor that presents a degree of difficulty; may also refer to a secondary disease or condition
Comply
to carry out the wishes of another person; to perform in the manner prescribed by law
Concave
a surface that is rounded inward like a bowl; surface that is arched or curved
Concise
straightforward and to the point; absent of all excessive detail
Consistency
the agreement of each of the parts that constitute the whole
Constrict
to make something narrow by squeezing or compressing
Contingent
something that may happen; may also refer to something that is dependent upon or conditioned by something else
Contour
the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
Contract
an agreement between two parties that binds each to perform certain actions
Contraindication
the presence of a symptom or condition that will make a specific treatment unadvisable
Contrusion
bruising of tissue with no loss in skin integrity
Cyanosis
bluish color of the skin related to poor blood supply
Cystogram
x-ray of the bladder
Cystoscope
device used for inspeciton of the bladder
Cytoscopy
examination of the bladder by vision
Cytogenic
related to the creation of cells
Cytoid
similar to a cell
Cytology
Study of cellular biology
Cytoplasm
element inside the cell
Debridement
removal of necrotic tissue from a wound
Decubitus Ulcer
wound related t oa bedsore
Deficit
a lack in an amount or quality of something, such as money or rainfall
Depress
to press down; the lessening of an activity or strength; an action in which something moves to a lower position
Depth
a quality of being complete and thorough
Dermatitis
inflammation of the dermis
Dermatoconiosis
aberrant conditon of the epidermis created by dust
Dermatofibroma
skin tumor caused by fibrous cells
Dermatologist
doctor that focuses on skin condition/treatment
Dermatology
study of skin
Dermatome
surgical device for skin surgery
Dermatoplasy
surgery involving the skin
Deteriorating
to make inferior in quality; to diminsh in function or condition
Device
something that is devised or thought up; may be a piece of equipment designed for a specific task
Diagnosis
determining the dysfunction/ disease
Diameter
the length of a line that passes through the body of an object
Dilate
to enlarge, extend or widen; to become wide like the pupil of the eye
Dilute
to make a substance thinner or less potent; diminish in flavor or intensity
Discrete
a separate entity; unique and separate from other things
Distal
away from a point of origin
Distended
something that has been enlarged by the force of internal pressure
Distinct
something that the eye or mind can easily separate from something else; something that is notable in its difference from other things
Dorsal
related to a rear position
Syspareunia
painful sexual intercourse
Dysphonia
trouble speaking
Dysplasia
aberrant development
Dyspnea
breathing complication
Dysuria
urination that is painful
Elevate
to lift or make something higher; to lift in rank or title
Endogenous
the growth from deep tissue; refers to conditions that arise from factors that are internal to an organism
Endoscopy
inspection of a body cavity with visual examination
Enuresis
uncontrollable urination
Epidermal
related to the skin
Epididymitis
inflammation of the epididymis
Epithelial
related to epithelium tissue
Epithelioma
tumor made of skin cells
Erythema
redness in appearance
Erythrocyte
red blood cell
Erythrocytosis
elevated red blood cell count
Erythroderma
redness of the skin
Etiology
study of disease relationships/origin
Eupnea
normal breathing
Exacerbate
to cause something to become more intense in nature; especially an increase in violence or severity
Excess
surpasssing usual limitations; unnecessary indulgence
Exogenous
the growth from superficial or shallow tissue; refers to conditions caused by factors that are external to an organism
Expand
to open or unfold; refers to an increase in number, size, or scope; may refer to the expression of an idea in greater depth
Exposure
being subject t oa condition or influence; making a secret fact knwn publicly
External
being outside the human body; existing outside the confines of a specific space or institution
Fatal
somethingthat may cause death; relating to fate or proceeding in manner that follows a fixed sequence of events
Fatigue
the state of tiredness brought on by labor, exertion, or stress; the tendency of a specified material to break under stress
Fibroma
tumor made of fibrous cell
Fibrosarcoma
malignant tumor made of fibrous cells
Fissure
crack in the skin's integrity
Flaccid
the state of not being firm; lacking vigor, force, or youthful firmness
Flush
to chase from a place of concealment; forcing one substance out of a space by introducing another substance
Gaping
something that is wide open and exposed
Gender
the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are associated with a specific sex
Hepatosalpinx
fallopian tube with blood present
Hidradenitis
inflammation of sweat glands
About this deck
By: Indie Scopetti
Created: 2011-01-10
Size: 122 flashcards
Views: 310
Created: 2011-01-10
Size: 122 flashcards
Views: 310
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