Medical Terminology- Chapter 4- Body Structure

Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach

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Cytoplasm
Gel- like substance that surrounds the nucleus of a cell but is contained within the cell membrane
DNA
Molecule that holds genetic information and makes an exact copy of itself whenever the cell divides
Diagnosis
Identificiation of a disease
A flexible or rigid instrument to observe the inside of a hollow organ or cavity
Endoscope
Study of the causes of disease
Etiology
Instrument used to view the internal organs of the body
Fluoroscope
Idiopathic
Pertaining to conditions without clear pathogenesis or disease
Metabolism
Chemical changes that take place in a cell
Prediction of the course and end of a disease and estimated chance of recovery
Prognosis
Sign
Objective evidence or manifestation of an illness
Symptom
A change in the body
Abduction
Movement away from the median plane
Adduction
Movement toward the median plane
Medial
Midline of the body or structure
Lateral
Pertaining to a side