Additional Terms

Question 1

Myxedema

Answer 1

swelling of the skin and underlying tissues giving a waxy consistency, typical of patients with underactive thyroid glands.
the more general condition associated with hypothyroidism, including weight gain, mental dullness, and sensitivity to cold.

Question 2

Mastitis

Answer 2

inflammation of the mammary gland in the breast or udder, typically due to bacterial infection via a damaged nipple or teat.

Question 3

Syndrome

Answer 3

a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms

Question 4

Lordosis

Answer 4

excessive inward curvature of the spine.

Question 5

Unconsciousness

Answer 5

the state of being uninformed or unaware.

Question 6

Concussion

Answer 6

jarring or shaking that results in an injury. Brain concussions are caused by slight or severe head injury; symptoms include vertigo and loss of consciousness

Question 7

Bunion

Answer 7

a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe.

Question 8

Kyphosis

Answer 8

excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Question 9

Metabolism

Answer 9

the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Question 10

Hepatoma

Answer 10

a cancer of the cells of the livee

Question 11

Cholecystectomy

Answer 11

surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 12

Appendectomy

Answer 12

surgical operation to remove the appendix

Question 13

Gingivectomy

Answer 13

excision of the gingiva

Question 14

Laparotomy

Answer 14

a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for surgery.

Question 15

Thrombus

Answer 15

a blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system of the body and impeding blood flow.

Question 16

Phlebitis

Answer 16

inflammation of the walls of a vein.

Question 17

Myomectomy

Answer 17

surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas

Question 18

Mammogram

Answer 18

an image obtained by mammography.

Question 19

Polyposis

Answer 19

a condition characterized by the presence of numerous internal polyps, especially a hereditary disease ( familial adenomatous polyposis ) that affects the colon and in which the polyps may become malignant.

Question 20

Pancreatitis

Answer 20

inflammation of the pancreas

Question 21

Cauterization*

Answer 21

burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument or caustic substance, typically to stop bleeding or prevent the wound from becoming infected.

Question 22

Adhesion

Answer 22

The union of two opposing tissue surfaces

Question 23

Gout

Answer 23

a disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis

Question 24

Bursectomy

Answer 24

is the removal of a bursa

Question 25

Herniated disc

Answer 25

condition in which the annulus fibrosus (outer portion) of the vertebral disc is torn

Question 26

Fistula

Answer 26

an abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface

Question 27

Audiologist

Answer 27

the branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing.

Question 28

Otorhinolaryngologist

Answer 28

The medical specialty concerned with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.

Question 29

Vertigo*

Answer 29

sensation of whirling and loss of balance, associated particularly with looking down from a great height, or caused by disease affecting the inner ear or the vestibular nerve; giddiness.

Question 30

Lymphadenitis

Answer 30

inflammation of the lymph nodes

Question 31

Rheumatic fever

Answer 31

a noncontagious acute fever marked by inflammation and pain in the joint

Question 32

Varicose veins

Answer 32

veins that have become enlarged and twisted

Question 33

Proctoscopy

Answer 33

a medical instrument with an integral lamp for examining the anus and lower part of the rectum or carrying out minor medical procedures.