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TERMINOLOGY

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TERMINOLOGY

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1. Anatomy: Study of body structure.

2. Physiology: Study of body functions.


3. Bradycardia: Slow heart rate.
4. Tachycardia: Fast heart rate.
5. Hypertension: High blood pressure.
6. Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
7. Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar.
8. Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar.
9. Anemia: Low red blood cell count.
10. Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing.
11. Apnea: Temporary cessation of breathing.
12. Hypoxia: Lack of oxygen.
13. Cardiac arrest: Sudden loss of heart function.
14. Angina: Chest pain due to reduced blood flow.
15. Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in arteries.
16. Bronchitis: Inflammation of airways.
17. Pneumonia: Lung infection.
18. COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
19. Seizure: Sudden abnormal electrical activity.
20. Stroke: Interrupted blood flow to brain.
21. Neuropathy: Nerve damage.
22. Hematuria: Blood in urine.
23. Proteinuria: Excess protein in urine.
24. Osteoporosis: Weakened bones.
25. Arthritis: Joint inflammation.
26. Myocardial Infarction: Heart attack.
27. Endoscopy: Visual examination of internal organs.
28. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
29. CT Scan: Computed Tomography.
30. Biopsy: Removing tissue for examination.
31. Edema: Swelling due to fluid retention.
32. Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of skin.
33. Dysuria: Painful urination.
34. Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood.
35. Syncope: Fainting.
36. Asthma: Respiratory condition.
37. Diabetes: Metabolic disorder.
38. Hyperlipidemia: High cholesterol.
39. Hypothyroidism: Underactive thyroid.
40. Hyperthyroidism: Overactive thyroid.
41. Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction.
42. Sepsis: Blood infection.
43. Pneumothorax: Collapsed lung.
44. Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of body.
45. Paraplegia: Paralysis of lower body.
46. Quadriplegia: Paralysis of all four limbs.
47. Dementia: Cognitive decline.
48. Alzheimer's Disease: Neurodegenerative condition.
49. Parkinson's Disease: Neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement.
50. Epilepsy: Seizure disorder.
51. Migraine: Severe headache disorder.
52. Fibromyalgia: Chronic widespread pain.
53. Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease.
54. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Autoimmune joint disease.
55. Lupus: Autoimmune inflammatory disease.
56. Multiple Sclerosis: Immune-mediated nervous system disorder.
57. Cystic Fibrosis: Genetic disorder affecting lungs and pancreas.
58. Emphysema: Lung tissue damage disease.
59. Chronic Bronchitis: Long-term airway inflammation.
60. Pulmonary Embolism: Blood clot in lungs.
61. Deep Vein Thrombosis: Blood clot in deep veins.
62. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Thickened heart muscle.
63. Atrial Fibrillation: Irregular heart rhythm.
64. Ventricular Tachycardia: Abnormally fast heart rate from ventricles.
65. Cardiomyopathy: Disease of heart muscle.
66. Pericarditis: Inflammation of heart lining (pericardium).
67. Myocarditis: Inflammation of heart muscle.
68. Endocarditis: Infection of inner heart lining.
69. Gastritis: Inflammation of stomach lining.
70. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease): Acid reflux disorder.
71. Peptic Ulcer Disease: Sores in stomach/duodenum lining.
72. Diverticulitis: Inflammation of intestinal pouches.
73. Appendicitis: Inflammation of appendix.
74. Cholecystitis: Gallbladder inflammation.
75. Pancreatitis: Inflammation of pancreas.
76. Nephrolithiasis: Kidney stones.
77. Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of kidney filtering units.
78. Pyelonephritis: Kidney infection.
79. Cystitis: Bladder infection.
80. Urethritis: Urethra inflammation.
81. Otitis Media: Middle ear infection.
82. Otitis Externa: Outer ear infection (swimmer’s ear).
83. Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of eye’s conjunctiva (pink eye).
84. Sinusitis: Sinus infection.
85. Tonsillitis: Inflammation of tonsils.
86. Pharyngitis: Sore throat (inflammation).
87. Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx (voice box).
88. Meningitis: Inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes.
89. Encephalitis: Brain inflammation.
90. Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver.
91. Cirrhosis: Liver scarring.
92. Jaundice: Yellowing of skin due to liver dysfunction.
93. Varicose Veins: Enlarged twisted veins.
94. Hemorrhoids: Swollen rectal veins.
95. Hernia: Organ pushes through weak spot.
96. Bursitis: Inflammation of fluid-filled joint sacs.
97. Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons.
98. Cellulitis: Bacterial skin infection.
99. Abscess: Collection of pus under skin.
100. Septicemia: Blood poisoning by bac

101. Eczema: Chronic skin inflammation.


102. Psoriasis: Autoimmune skin disease with scaly patches.
103. Melanoma: Dangerous skin cancer.
104. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Common type of skin cancer.
105. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Skin cancer from squamous cells.
106. Ankylosis: Joint stiffness or immobility.
107. Scoliosis: Sideways spinal curvature.
108. Kyphosis: Excessive outward spine curve (hunchback).
109. Lordosis: Excessive inward spine curve (swayback).
110. Fracture: Broken bone.
111. Sprain: Ligament injury.
112. Strain: Muscle or tendon injury.
113. Dislocation: Displacement of a bone from its joint.
114. Contusion: Bruise.
115. Laceration: Deep cut or tear in skin.
116. Abrasion: Scrape of the skin.
117. Avulsion: Skin torn away from body.
118. Hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding.
119. Shock: Critical condition due to poor blood flow.
120. Hypovolemic Shock: Shock from blood loss.
121. Cardiogenic Shock: Shock from heart failure.
122. Septic Shock: Shock from severe infection.
123. Anaphylactic Shock: Shock from allergic reaction.
124. Neurogenic Shock: Shock from spinal cord injury.
125. Pulmonary Edema: Fluid accumulation in lungs.
126. Pleural Effusion: Fluid around lungs.
127. Ascites: Fluid buildup in abdomen.
128. Dehydration: Loss of body fluids.
129. Electrolyte Imbalance: Abnormal levels of minerals.
130. Hyperkalemia: High potassium levels.
131. Hypokalemia: Low potassium levels.
132. Hypernatremia: High sodium levels.
133. Hyponatremia: Low sodium levels.
134. Hypercalcemia: High calcium levels.
135. Hypocalcemia: Low calcium levels.
136. Acidosis: Increased acidity of blood.
137. Alkalosis: Increased alkalinity of blood.
138. Metabolic Acidosis: Acid buildup due to metabolism problems.
139. Respiratory Acidosis: Acid buildup from breathing issues.
140. Metabolic Alkalosis: Excess base in the blood.
141. Respiratory Alkalosis: Low CO₂ from rapid breathing.
142. Anorexia Nervosa: Eating disorder with extreme weight loss.
143. Bulimia Nervosa: Eating disorder with binge eating and purging.
144. Obesity: Excess body fat.
145. Malnutrition: Poor nutrition.
146. Cachexia: Extreme body wasting.
147. Insomnia: Difficulty sleeping.
148. Narcolepsy: Sudden sleep attacks.
149. Sleep Apnea: Breathing stops during sleep.
150. Delirium: Sudden confusion.
151. Psychosis: Loss of contact with reality.
152. Schizophrenia: Severe mental disorder affecting thoughts.
153. Depression: Persistent sadness and loss of interest.
154. Bipolar Disorder: Mood swings between highs and lows.
155. Anxiety Disorder: Excessive worry or fear.
156. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Mental health condition after trauma.
157. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Repeated unwanted thoughts and
behaviors.
158. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Difficulty maintaining
attention.
159. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Developmental disorder affecting communication and
behavior.
160. Conduct Disorder: Repetitive behavior violating social norms.
161. Dyslexia: Learning disorder affecting reading.
162. Aphasia: Language impairment.
163. Ataxia: Lack of muscle coordination.
164. Paresthesia: Tingling or "pins and needles" sensation.
165. Paralysis: Loss of muscle function.
166. Spasticity: Stiff or rigid muscles.
167. Hypotonia: Decreased muscle tone.
168. Hypertonia: Increased muscle tone.
169. Myopathy: Muscle disease.
170. Dystrophy: Progressive muscle degeneration.
171. Bell’s Palsy: Facial paralysis.
172. Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Acute nerve inflammation causing weakness.
173. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): Progressive nerve disease causing paralysis.
174. Poliomyelitis: Viral infection causing paralysis.
175. Tetanus: Muscle stiffness caused by bacterial toxin.
176. Rabies: Fatal viral infection from animal bites.
177. HIV/AIDS: Immune deficiency virus.
178. Tuberculosis (TB): Bacterial infection affecting lungs.
179. Malaria: Parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes.
180. Dengue Fever: Viral disease spread by mosquitoes.
181. Typhoid Fever: Bacterial infection spread through contaminated food.
182. Cholera: Severe diarrhea from infection.
183. Leprosy: Chronic bacterial disease damaging nerves.
184. Syphilis: Bacterial sexually transmitted infection.
185. Gonorrhea: Bacterial sexually transmitted infection.
186. Chlamydia: Common sexually transmitted infection.
187. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Viral infection causing sores.
188. Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Virus causing warts and cancer.
189. Mononucleosis: Viral infection (kissing disease).
190. Zika Virus: Mosquito-borne viral infection.
191. Ebola Virus: Severe viral hemorrhagic fever.
192. Measles: Highly contagious viral disease.
193. Mumps: Viral infection affecting salivary glands.
194. Rubella: German measles.
195. Chickenpox: Varicella virus infection causing itchy rash.
196. Shingles: Painful rash from reactivated chickenpox virus.
197. Influenza (Flu): Viral respiratory infection.
198. COVID-19: Respiratory illness caused by coronavirus.
199. Common Cold: Viral respiratory infection.
200. Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of tonsils

201. Appendectomy: Surgical removal of appendix.


202. Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of gallbladder.
203. Mastectomy: Surgical removal of breast.
204. Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of uterus.
205. Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of kidney.
206. Splenectomy: Surgical removal of spleen.
207. Prostatectomy: Surgical removal of prostate gland.
208. Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of thyroid gland.
209. Tracheostomy: Opening made into trachea.
210. Colostomy: Opening made into colon.
211. Gastrectomy: Surgical removal of stomach.
212. Craniotomy: Surgery opening the skull.
213. Laminectomy: Removal of part of the vertebral bone.
214. Cataract Surgery: Removal of cloudy eye lens.
215. Angioplasty: Opening blocked blood vessels.
216. Bypass Surgery: Creating new path for blood flow around blocked artery.
217. Pacemaker: Device to regulate heartbeat.
218. Dialysis: Removing waste from blood (kidney failure).
219. Transplantation: Transfer of organs or tissues.
220. Chemotherapy: Drug treatment for cancer.
221. Radiation Therapy: High-energy rays to kill cancer cells.
222. Immunotherapy: Boosting immune system to fight disease.
223. Vaccination: Administration of vaccines to protect from disease.
224. Antibiotics: Drugs that kill bacteria.
225. Antivirals: Drugs that fight viruses.
226. Analgesics: Pain relievers.
227. Antipyretics: Fever reducers.
228. Antihistamines: Allergy medications.
229. Sedatives: Drugs that calm or induce sleep.
230. Anesthetics: Drugs causing loss of sensation.
231. Topical Medication: Applied to skin.
232. Oral Medication: Taken by mouth.
233. Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Injected into a vein.
234. Intramuscular Injection: Injected into a muscle.
235. Subcutaneous Injection: Injected under the skin.
236. Endocrinology: Study of hormones.
237. Cardiology: Study of heart diseases.
238. Neurology: Study of nervous system diseases.
239. Oncology: Study of cancer.
240. Dermatology: Study of skin diseases.
241. Psychiatry: Study of mental health disorders.
242. Pediatrics: Medical care of children.
243. Geriatrics: Medical care of elderly.
244. Obstetrics: Medical care of pregnant women.
245. Gynecology: Study of female reproductive health.
246. Ophthalmology: Study of eye diseases.
247. Otolaryngology: Study of ear, nose, throat diseases.
248. Orthopedics: Study of bone and joint disorders.
249. Hematology: Study of blood diseases.
250. Immunology: Study of immune system disorders.
251. Pathology: Study of disease causes.
252. Radiology: Use of imaging to diagnose diseases.
253. Pulmonology: Study of lung diseases.
254. Nephrology: Study of kidney diseases.
255. Gastroenterology: Study of digestive system diseases.
256. Urology: Study of urinary system diseases.
257. Endoscopy: Procedure using a scope to view inside body.
258. Colonoscopy: Endoscopy of the colon.
259. Bronchoscopy: Endoscopy of the lungs.
260. Arthroscopy: Endoscopy of joints.
261. Biopsy: Tissue sample removal for examination.
262. Culture Test: Test for microbial growth.
263. CBC (Complete Blood Count): Blood test for general health.
264. BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel): Blood test measuring minerals and metabolism.
265. ECG (Electrocardiogram): Test recording heart’s electrical activity.
266. EEG (Electroencephalogram): Test recording brain’s electrical activity.
267. Liver Function Test (LFT): Blood test checking liver health.
268. Kidney Function Test (KFT): Blood test checking kidney health.
269. Thyroid Function Test (TFT): Blood test checking thyroid function.
270. Urinalysis: Test of urine.
271. Stool Test: Test of feces.
272. X-ray: Imaging to see bones and lungs.
273. MRI: Magnetic imaging for soft tissues.
274. CT Scan: Detailed cross-sectional imaging.
275. Ultrasound: Imaging using sound waves.
276. PET Scan: Imaging for cancer detection.
277. Fluoroscopy: Real-time moving X-ray imaging.
278. Mammography: Breast X-ray imaging.
279. Pap Smear: Test for cervical cancer.
280. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Test for prostate cancer.
281. Bone Marrow Biopsy: Test for blood disorders.
282. Allergy Testing: Tests identifying allergens.
283. Skin Prick Test: Allergy skin testing.
284. Blood Culture: Test for bloodstream infections.
285. Wound Culture: Test for infection in wounds.
286. Serology Tests: Blood tests for antibodies.
287. Toxicology Screening: Testing for poisons/drugs.
288. Genetic Testing: Test for inherited diseases.
289. Prenatal Screening: Tests for fetal health.
290. Newborn Screening: Tests for early diseases in newborns.
291. Vital Signs: Measurements of body functions (HR, BP, RR, Temp).
292. Blood Pressure (BP): Force of blood in arteries.
293. Heart Rate (Pulse): Number of heartbeats per minute.
294. Respiratory Rate (RR): Number of breaths per minute.
295. Temperature (Temp): Body heat level.
296. Oxygen Saturation (SpO₂): Percentage of oxygen in blood.
297. BMI (Body Mass Index): Body fat based on height and weight.
298. First Aid: Immediate help given before medical care.
299. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): Emergency life-saving procedure.
300. Defibrillation: Restoring normal heart rhythm by electric shock.

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