Generals Terms
A (Prefix)
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Abscess
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Agenisis
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Anemia
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Anoxia
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Aspiration
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Atresia
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Atrophy
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Biopsy
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Debridement
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Degeneration
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Diagnosis
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Disease
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Dys (prefix)
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Embolus
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Endogenous
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Epidemiology
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Erythema
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Etiology
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Exogenous
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Exudates
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Fistula
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Forensic
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Homeostasis
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Hyperplasia
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Hypertrophy
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Hypoxia
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Iatrogenic
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Idiopathic
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Interstitial
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Infarction
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Ischemia
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Lesion
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Manifestation
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Microorganism Morbidity
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Mortality
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Necrosis
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Nosocomial
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Parenchyma
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Pathogenesis
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Prognosis
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Sequel
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Test
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Thrombus
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Transduate
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Acute
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Chronic
Central Nervous System
1. Define the following terms
Brain death
Agnosia
Coma
Aphasia
Stupor
Dementia
Craniotomy
Syncope
Diplopia
Vertigo
Dysphasia
Papilledema
Paraplegia
Concussion
Quadriplegia
Contusion
Hemiplegia
Trigeminal neuralgia
Head injury (open vs closed)
Facial Palsy
Basilar skull fracture
Proptosis
Interventional
Stereotactic biopsy
Stereotactic surgery
2. List the common sign and symptoms associated with diseases and
Disorder of the CNS.
 Headache
 Weakness
 Nausea and Vomiting
 Motor disturbances or paralysis
 Sensory disturbances
 Drowsiness, stupor , or coma
 Mood swings
 Fever
3. List indications for performing a CT and /or MRI examinations on the CNS
 Developmental abnormalities
 Congenital abnormalities
 Endocrine abnormalities
 Vascular structures
 Inflammation / infection
 Tumors (headaches, seizures, or neurological disorders)
 Metastases
 Suspected disk herniation
 Spinal stenosis
 Trauma.
4. Explain the CT myelography procedure.
Thorax (Chest and Mediastinum)
1. Define the following terms as they relate to the cardiovascular system.
Arrhythmia
Angina
Bradycardia/Tachycardia
Coarctation
Diastolic/Systolic pressure
Hypertension/Hypotension
Ischemia
Pericardial tamponade
Pericardocentesis
Petechia
Syncope
Valvular stenosis/regurgitation
Congestive heart failure (left side vs. right side)
Transthoracic needle biopsy and aspiration
2. Define the following terms as they relate the pulmonary system.
Cyanosis
Diaphrosis
Diaphragmatic hernia
Dyspnea
Empyema
Exudae
Hemoptysis
Orthopnea
Pallor
Pleural effusion
Thoracentesis
Thoracotomy
Transudate
3. List of the common sign and symptoms associated with the disease and
disorders of the cardiovascular system.
 Fatigue
 Dyspnea
 Fever
 Weakness
 Tachycardia
 Palpitations
 Pallor
 Chest pain
 Unusual sweating
 Edema
 Nausea,vomiting or anorexia
 Anxiety
 Headache
4. List the common signs and symptoms associated with the diseases and
disorders of the pulmonary system.
 Pain
 Cough
 Breathing irregularities
 Fever
 Malaise
 Headache
 Cyanosis
5. List indications for performing a CT and MRI examination on the chest
and /or mediastinum.
 Abnormalities
 Vascular structures
 Lymphadenopathy
 Cysts
 Tumors
 Metastases
 Trauma
6. List indications for performing MRI of the breast.
 Mass
 Biopsy
 Implant leakage
Abdomen and Pelvis
1. Define the following terms as they relate to the abdomen/ Pelvis.
Acites
Colostomy
Dysphagia
Ileostomy
Mcburney’s Point
Polyp
Pruritus
Polyp
Anastomosis
Hernia
Fistula
Varices
Atresia
Xerostomia
Stenosis
Stricture
2. List the commons signs and symptoms associated with the diseases
and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
 Loss of appetite and weight loss
 Nausea and vomiting
 Change in bowel habits
 Blood or mucus in stool
 Fever
 Pain in the GI tract
 Heartburn, indigestion, or dysphagia
 Malaise
 Diaphoresis
3. List indications for performing a CT and/ or MRI examination of the
abdomen and pelvis.
 Abnormalities
 Vascular structures
 Lymphadenopathy
 Cysts
 Tumors
 Metastases
 Trauma (laceration, hemorrhage, or hematoma)
4. List the common signs and symptoms associated with the diseases and
disorders of the genitourinary tract.
Urinary:
Male:
Female:
1.abdominal urinary patterns and frequency
2. Pain in the lumbar region
3. Fever
4. Nausea and vomiting, or anorexia
5. Malaise, fatigue, or lethargy
1. abnormal urinary patterns and frequency
2. Pain in any of the reproductive structures
3. Swelling or enlargement of any reproductive structure
4. Any sexual dysfunction
1. abnormal urinary patterns and frequency
2. Pre – and postmenstrual complaints
3. Lower abdominal or pelvic pain
4. Abnormal vaginal discharge
5. Any sexual dysfunction
6. Unusual changes in the breast
5. Identify (8) points in evaluating the abdomen/pelvis:
 Bowel gas pattern
 Organomegally
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Abnormal mass
Osseous(bony) structures
Free fluid and/or free intraperitoneal air
Psoas muscles
Abnormal calcifications
Peritoneal Fat
Musculoskeletal (Joints)
 Define the following terms as they relate to the musculoskeletal
system.
Epiphysis, diaphysis, Articular Cartilage & Periosteum
Epiphyseal (Growth) Plate
Compact/Spongy bone
Tendon/ Ligament
Flexor / Extensor
Marrow / hematopoiesis
Fixation devices (internal and external)
Joint effusion
Dislocation
Nidus
Sequestrum
 List the common signs and symptoms associated with the diseases and
disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
 Pain
 Tenderness and swelling
 Malaise, weakness and fatigue
 Fever
 Obvious bone deformation
 Inflammation
 Stiffness
 Weight loss
 List indications for performing a CT and /or MRI examination of the
musculoskeletal system.
 Palpable masses
 Cysts
 Tumors
 Vascular supply(avascular necrosis)
 Metastases
 trauma