1. Microscopic anatomy Fine anatomy
Study of structures that can only be seen with magnification like a microscope
Examples:
Cytology (study of cells)
Histology (study of tissues)

2. Macroscopic anatomy Gross anatomy
Study of structures visible to the naked eye
Example: bones
Viewing an xray is considered an examination of gross anatomy

3. Etiology
The cause of the disease or illness

4. pathology The study of diseases
Pathologist-is a physician who examines tissues, checks the accuracy of lab tests and interprets the results in order to facilitate the patient's diagnosis and treatment.

5. idiopathic
If the cause of a disease cannot be determined

6. nosocomial
Infectious disease contracted while in a medical facility

7. epidemiology
Study of the transmission, frequency of occurrence, distribution, and control of a disease
Epidemiologist- are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy.

8. Prognosis
Prediction of the outcome of a disease

9. Syndrome
Specific grouping of signs and symptoms related to a specific disease
Signs- objective, measureable indicators of an illness
fever
Symptoms
headache

10. Metabolism
Refers to all the chemical operations going on within our bodies

11. Chronic
Long duration or frequent occurrence

12. Acute
Rapid onset or short course

13. Supine

14. Prone

15. Trendelenburg position

16. Fowler’s position

17. 8/29 Terminology Tuesday- remember do not put these on bellwork!
Antebrachial- forearm
Lumbar- lower back
Antecubital- depressed area in front of the elbow
Nasal- nose
Oral- mouth
Axillary- armpit
Orbital- eye area
Brachial- upper arm
Patellar- knee
Buccal- cheek
Pedal- foot
Carpal- wrist
Plantar- sole of the foot
Cervical- neck
Pubic- genital region
Digital- fingers
Sternal- breastbone area
Femoral- upper inner thigh
Thoracic- chest
Gluteal- buttocks

18. 9/6 Wordy Wednesday!
Abrasion- scraping away of the skin surface by friction
Cicatrix- a scar
Comedo- collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle (a blackhead)
Contusion- injury caused by a blow to the body; a bruise
Cyanosis- bluish tint caused by lack of oxygen
Dermatology- branch of medicine involving integumentary system
Diaphoresis- profuse sweating
Ecchymosis- skin discolorations caused by blood collecting under the skin; a bruise
Erythema- redness or flushing of the skin
Keloid- formation of a raised and thickened scar
Lesion- a general term for wound, injury, or abnormality
Pallor- abnormal paleness of the skin
Petechiae- pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin
Photosensitivity- condition in which the skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light
Urticaria- a skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with itching; hives
Verruca- benign growth caused by a virus; commonly called warts

19. 09/12/17 Terminology Tuesday
Cyst- fluid filled sac under the skin
Fissure- crack like lesion or groove
Laceration- torn or jagged wound
Macule- flat, discolored area flush with skin surface; example freckle or birthmark
Nodule- firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than ½ cm in diameter
Papule- small, solid, circular raised spot on the surface of the skin less than ½ cm in diameter
Pustule- raised spot on the skin containing pus
Ulcer- open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane
Vesicle- a blister
Wheal- small, round, swollen area on the skin; typically seen in an allergic reaction
Abscess- a collection of pus in the skin
Cellulitis- a diffuse, acute infection and inflammation of the connective tissue found in the skin
Gangrene- tissue necrosis usually from insufficient blood supply
Impetigo- highly infectious bacterial infection of the skin with pustules that rupture and become crusted over
Psoriasis- chronic inflammatory condition consisting of papules forming “silvery scale” patches with circular borders