Medical terminology for health professions

means "gland".

means "fat".

means "before, front".

means "lower part of body, tail".

means "head".

means "cell".

means "out of, outside, away from".

means "in, within, inside".

means "tissue".

means "specialist".

means "the science or study of".

means "disease, suffering, feeling, emotion".

means "development, growth, formation".

means "behind, toward the back".

means "control, maintenance of a constant level".

is the study of the structures of the body.

means referring to anatomy.

is the study of the functions of the structure of the body.

Are imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes.

is an up-down plane that is at a right angle to the horizontal (plane).

is a vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions (plane).

also known as the midline, is the sagittal plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves (plane).

is a vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions, also know as the coronal plane, it´s located at right angles to the saggital plane. (plane).

is a flat, crosswise plane, such as the horizon (plane).

is a horizontal plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions; a __________ plane can be at the waist or at any other level across the body. (plane).

refers to the front, or belly side, of the organ or body.

refers to the back of the organ or body.

means in the front, it also means on the front or forward part of the organ. is also used in reference to the ventral surface of the body.

means situated in the back, it also means on the back part of an organ. Is also used in reference to the dorsal surface of the body.

means uppermost, above, or toward the head.

means lowermost, below, or toward the feet.

means toward the head.

means toward the lower part of the body.

means situated nearest the midline or beginning of the body.

means situated farthest from the midline or beginning of the body structure.

means the direction toward, or nearer, the midline.

means the direction toward, or nearer, the side of the body, away from the midline.

which is located along the back of the body and head, contains organs of the nervous system that cordinate body functions and is divided into two portions: cranial cavity and spinal cavity.

cavity, witch is located within the skull, sorrounds and protects the brain.

cavity, which is located within ths spinal column, surrounds and protects the spinal coord.

cavity, which is localed along the front of the body, contains the organs that sustain homeostasis.

is the processes through which the body a constant internal environment.

also known as the chest cavity or thorax, surrounds and protects the heart and the lungs.

is a muscle that separetes the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

contains the major organs of digestion.

is the space formed by the hip bones and contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems.

the term ________, which means relating to the groin, refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen.

the right and left ________ ___________, are covered by the lower ribs.

is located above the stomach.

the rigthand left ______ _______ are the located near the inward curve of the spine, the term describes the part of the back between the ribs and the pelvis.

surrounds the umbilicus, which is commonly known as the belly button or navel; this pit in the center of the abdominal wall marks the point where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.

the right and left ______ _______, are located near the hip bones.

is located below the stomach.

means divided into four.

is a multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity.

is a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.

is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall.

means cavity wall.

is a fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall.

is the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity.

means relating to the internal organs.

means located behind the peritoneum.

is a inflammation of the peritoneum.

are the basic structural and functional units of the body.

is the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell.

is a specialist in the study and analysis of cells.

is the tissue that surrounds and protects the contents of a cell from the external environment.

is the material within the cell membrane that isn´t part of the nucleus.

which is surrounded by the nuclear membrane, is a structure within the cell. It has two important functions: it controls the activities of the cell, and helps the cell divide.

are unspecialized cells that are able to renew themselves for long periods of time by cell division.

also know as somatic stem cells, are undifferentiated cells found among differentiated cells in tissue or organ.

means not having a specialized function or structure.

means having a specialized function or structure.

are undifferentiated cells that are unlike any specific adult cell; however, they have the important ability to from any adult cell. Means referring to an embryo, a developing fetus during in its first eight weeks in the womb,.

means that those involved have been given information about what is involved before granting permission.

also known as regenerative medicine, has many potential uses to heal injuries and treat disease.

means blood forming.

is a fundamental physical and functional unit of hereditary.

is the study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease.

a specialist in this field is known as.

is inherited from either parent, the offspring will inherit that genetic condition or characteristic.

is inherited from both parents, the offspring will have that condition.

is the complete set of genetic information on an organism.

is a genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell, are made up of DNA molecules containing the body´s genes.

is any cell of the body except the gametes; means pertaining to the body in general.

also know as a sex cell, is the only type of the cell that doesn´t contain 46 chromosomes.

is the main component pf chromosomes, and is the material that carries the body´s genentic information.

Is a change of the sequence of DNA molecule.

is a change within the cells of the body. These changes affect the individual but can´t be transmitted tothe nex generation.

is a change the genes in a gamete that can be transmitted by a parent to his or her children.

is the manipulation or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes.

also known as a hereditary disease, is a pathological condition caused by an absent or defective gene.

is a genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems.

also know trisomy twenty-one, is a genetic variation that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, developmental delays and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease.

is caused by change in the MR1 gene that usually makes a protein needed for normal brain developmental. The condition is characterized by developmental delays, learning disabilities, and social and behavoir problems.

is a herediraty bleeding disorder in which a blood-clotting factor is missing. This blood coagulation disorder, which mostly affects males, is characterized by spontaneos hemorrhage or severe bleeding following an injury.

is a genetic disorder that is passed from parent to child. Each child of a parent with the gene for ______ ______ has a 50-50 chance of inheriting this single defective gene. This condition caused nerve degenerative with symptoms thas most often appear in mi midlife; this demage eventually results in uncontrolled movements, the loss of some mental abilities, and psychiatric disorders such as depression.

is a disorder affecting the connective tissue throughout the body, including the heart, eyes, blood vessels and musculoskeletal system. People with this inherited condition often have a tall, slender build and disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers.

is the microscopic study of the structure, composition, and function of tissue.

is a rare genetic disorder in which the essential digestive enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is missing.

is a group or layer of similary specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions.

is a group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscle that control movement.

is a non-physician specialist who studies the microscopic structure of tissues.

forms a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body.

is the specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membrane.

is the specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs.

Support and connect organs and other body tissue.

type the connective tissu, such as bone and cartilage, form the joints and framework of the body.

type of connective tissue, also known as fat, provides protective padding, insulination, and suppor.

Type of connective tissue, holds organs in place and binds tissue together.

type of connective tissue, which are blood any lymph, transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body.