Assignments Flashcards
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The combining form gastr/o refers to
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Stomach
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A groove or crack-like sore on the skin is called
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A fissure
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The combining form that means “white” is
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Leuk/o
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The term myorrhexis refers to
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Rupture of a muscle
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The formation or discharge of pus is called
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Suppuration
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The surgical incision into the colon is called
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Colotomy
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A feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness is
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Malaise
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The transverse plane is an imaginary line that
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Divides the body into upper and lower portions
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The process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment is called
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Homeostasis
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The area above the stomach is called
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Epigastric
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Renew themselves by cell division
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Stem cells
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The defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue is called
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Aplasia
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The vector borne transmission of a disease is spread through
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An insect or animal bite
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An unfavourable response due to a prescribed medical treatment is
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An iatrogenic illness
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Major structures of the integumentary system include
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Skin, sebaceous glands, sweat glands
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Curved fibrous cartilage
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The meniscus
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The smaller of the two bones of the lower leg is the
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Fibula
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The suturing or wiring together of bones is called
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Osteorrhaphy
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The patient is scheduled to have a plate and pins placed directly into the hip, this is called
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An ORIF
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The partial displacement of a bone from its joint is called
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Subluxation
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An opening in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels can pass is a
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Foramen
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The bone that forms the back part of the skull and the base of the cranium is the
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Occipital bone
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The bone of the upper arm is called
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Humerus
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An increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side is called
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Kyphosis
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Medical term meaning stomach pain
Gastralgia OR gastrodynia
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Surgical repair of the muscle
Myoplasty
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Fluid such as pus that leaks out of an infected wound
Exudate
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Myelopathy
Any pathological change or disease in the spinal cord
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The surgical removal of the tonsils is called
Tonsillectomy
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refers to the medical screening of patients to determine priority of need
Triage
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Inflammation of the renal pelvis is called
Pyelitis
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is the last and longest part of the small intestine
Ileum
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Pain in a joint is called
Arthralgia
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medical term for what is commonly called ‘heartburn’
Pyrosis
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The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders is the
Dermatologist
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A phalanx is a bone in the finger or toe. The plural of phalanx is
Phalanges
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refers to a fatty deposit within the wall of an artery
Atheroma
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torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound is called
Laceration
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surgical removal of the appendix is called
Appendectomy
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The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell is
Cytology
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refers to the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues or organs
Dysplasia
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An illness without known cause is an ________ disorder
Idiopathic
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disease that occurs over a very large geographic area is called a ________ outbreak
Pandemic
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abnormal softening of a gland is called
Adenomalacia
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medical term for the genetic disorder commonly known as PKU is
Phenylketonuria
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Specialist who studies genetics
Geneticist
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Study of the structures of the body
Anatomy
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The ________ is a multi-layered membrane that protects and holds abdominal organs in place
Peritoneum
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Inflammation of a gland
Adenitis
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An _________ is a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group
Epidemiologist
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An abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth is a ________ disorder
Congenital
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specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of internal organs and related body organs is the
Internist
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The term ________ means ‘located behind the peritoneum’
Retroperitoneal
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A ________ infection is a disease that is acquired in a hospital or a clinical setting
Nosocomial
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Post-mortem examination is
Autopsy
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The medical term ________ refers to the congenital absence of a normal body opening
Atresia
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The shaft of a long bone is called the
Diaphysis
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The term ________ refers to the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Osteoclasis
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The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint is called
Arthrolysis
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Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is called
Osteomyelitis
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The term ________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage
Chondromalacia
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The medical term for a bone spur is
Osteophytes
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Blood within the joint
Hemarthrosis
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Medial term for hip socket
Acetabulum
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The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum is the
Manubruim
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The part of the pubic bone that bears the weight of the body when sitting is the
Ischium
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The term ________ refers to skull malformation due to premature closure of cranial sutures
Craniostenosis
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Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
Arthroscopy
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Inflammation of the periosteum is called
Periostitis
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The medical term for the tailbone is the
Coccyx
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The elderly tend to develop stiffness of the joints. This is called ________
Arthrosclerosis
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The medical term for the heel bone is the
Calcaneus
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Commonly called the kneecap, the ________ is located on the front of the knee
Patella
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Usually due to disease or injury, the loss or absence of mobility in a joint is called ________
Ankylosis
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Plasty
Surgical repair
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Rrhea
Flow or discharge
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Rrhage
Bleeding
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Rrhaphy
Surgical suturing
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Rrhexis
Rupture
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Intra
Within, inside
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Sub
Under, below, less
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Ab
Away from
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Supra
Excessive, above
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Medial
Toward the midline
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Posterior
Situated at the back
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Caudal
Toward the lower part of the body
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Ventral
The front of an organ or body
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Lateral
Toward the side of the body
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Pathologic
A break under normal strain
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Spiral
Bone has been twisted apart
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Comminuted
Bone is splintered or crushed
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Oblique
A break at an angle across the bone
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Transverse
A break straight across the bone
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Palatine
Face
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Scapula
Shoulder
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Malleolus
Ankle
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Pubis
Pelvis
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Frontal
Skull
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Oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart and delivered to the body through large vessels called
Arteries
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The smallest formed elements of the blood are the
Thrombocytes
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Extreme slowness in movement
Bradykinesia
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Term used to describe the surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone
Tenodesis
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Movement that decreases the angle between two bones by bending a limb is
Flexion
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Ring like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway is
Sphincter
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The term hemiplegia refers to
Total paralysis on one side of the body
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A ganglion cyst
Commonly occurs in the wrist
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The mitral valve
Lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle
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Inflammation of a heart valve is called
Valvulitis
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The term tachycardia refers to
A rapid heart rate
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An abnormal narrowing of an artery is called
Arteriostenosis
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The superior vena cava
delivers blood from the upper body to the heart
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The substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual is as
Allergen
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Lyme disease
can affect the joints, heart and central nervous system
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The medication that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response is
an immunosuppressant
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Anaphylaxis refers to
a life-threatening allergic response
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A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic system is
A lymphologist
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An accumulation of air in the pleural space is called
Pneumothorax
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An emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation is
An Ambu bag
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Watery flow of mucus from the nose is called
Rhinorrhea
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The bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygen in the blood is
Cyanosis
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The medical term for a sore throat is
Pharyngitis
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Often caused by bronchitis or asthma, excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is called
Bronchorrhea
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Any fibrosis of lung tissues due to dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental contact is
Pneumoconiosis
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Abnormally increased muscle function or activity is called ________ or hyperactivity
Hyperkinesia
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The surgical suturing of a muscle is called a
Myorrphaphy
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The term ________ refers to inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow
Epicondylitis
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The movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle is ________
Dorsiflexion
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The degeneration of muscle tissue is called
Myolysis
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Loss of muscle mass, strength and function that is associated with aging is called
Sarcopenia
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The physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is a
Physiatrist
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The muscle that moves the head and shoulder blade is the ________ muscle
Trapezius
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The term ________ refers to the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
Ataxia
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Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is called
Tenosynovitis
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A ________ is the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
Myocele
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A surgical incision through the fascia to relieve pressure or tension is called a
Fasciotomy
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The largest blood vessel in the body is an artery called the
Aorta
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Common skin disorder with flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales is
Psoriasis
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The outermost layer of skin
Epidermis
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Presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called
Hirsutism
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Commonly called a welt, a small bump that itches is a
Wheal
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The term “gangrene” refers to
Tissue necrosis
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The patient who presents with tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels will likely be diagnosed with
Rosacea
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Patient with galactorrhea
Produces breast milk spontaneously
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Abnormal non-malignant enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
Goiter
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Hormone that is secreted in response to low levels of glucose in the bloodstream is
Glucagon
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Condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone is
Addisons disease
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The hormone that stimulates contractions during childbirth is
Oxycotin
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Patient receiving radioactive iodine treatment is having
Thyroid cells destroyed
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Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin of the penis so that it cannot be retracted is called
Phimosis
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Specialized form of milk that delivers nutrients that the newborn can digest is called
Colostrum
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Medical term for a low sperm count is
Oligospermia
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Woman who presents with tearing lr laceration of the vaginal wall is diagnosed with
Colporrhexis
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The long narrow continuations of the each epididymis that joij the urethra are called
Vas deferens
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A fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles is
Hydrocele
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Menstrual cycle that occur more frequently than is normal are called
Polymenorrhea
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The percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells is called
Hematocrit
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The term pyuria refers to the presence of
Pus in the urine
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The term used to describe an uncontrollable and compulsive dependence on a substance is
Addiction
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The subcutaneous injection is administered
Into the fatty layer just below the skin
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The traditional Chinese therapy that uses finger pressure to specific body areas is called
Acupressure
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The imaging technique that combines two therapies to precisely target and treat tumor is
Tomotherapy
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The medical term for nail biting or nail eating is
Onychophagia
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Large purple discolouration due to bleeding under the skin is called a bruise or
Ecchymosis
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The medical term for what is commonly called a face lift is
Rhytidectomy
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Desruction of tissue by burning
Cauterization
| Cauterizing
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The term refers to any acute inflammatory pus-forming bacterial infection, like impetigo
Pyoderma
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Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction are called hives or
Urticaria
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Benign superficial wart like growth on the epithelial tissue is called a
Papilloma
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Removal of a small piece of living tissue to confirm or establish diagnosis
Biopsy
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Reduction of the eyelids by removing sagging skin is called a lid lift or
Blepharoplasty
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Inflammation of the hair follicles is called
Folliculitis
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Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders is
Dermatologist
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The term ( ) refers to an abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat
Anhidrosis
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Specialist who diagnosis and treats disorders of the endocrine glands is
Endocrinologist
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The surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas is
Pancreatectomy
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( ) is the condition of excessive mammary development in the male patient
Gynecomastia
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Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit is called
Exophthalmos
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Overproduction of the parathyroid hormone is called
Hyperparathyroidism
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Sodium and potassium are ( ) which are mineral substances normally found in the blood
Electrolytes
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Benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia is the
Insulinoma
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The condition of deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands
Hypogonadism
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Excessive thirst
Polydipsia
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Abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood is
Hyperglycemia
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Extreme deficiency in thyroid secretion is called adult hypothyroidism or
Myxedema
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Inflammation of the thymus gland is
Thymitis
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Surgical removal of abnormal glandular tissue from the pituitary gland
Hypophysectomy
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the cervix is called
Endocervicitis
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Rupture of an ovary
Ovariorrhexis
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Removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve varicocele is called a
Varicocelectomy
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Inflammation of the glans penis
Balanitis
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Greenish material that forms the first stools of the newborn is
Meconium
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Process of sperm formation
Spermatogenesis
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Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes
Salpingectomy
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Surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina is
Colporrhaphy
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Inflammation of the epididymis is called
Epididymitis
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Presence of blood in the sperm
Hematospermia
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Removal of uterine fibroids
Myomectomy
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Removal of an ovary
Ovariectomy
| Oophorectomy
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The repair of an undescended testicle
Orchiopexy
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Listening for body sounds with the use of a stethoscope
Auscultation
| Auscultating
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Puncture of a vein to draw a blood sample
Venipuncture
| Phlebotomy
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Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
Abdominocentesis
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Abnormal sound or murmur that is heard when auscultating an artery is
Bruit
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Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
Opthalmoscope
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Presence of glucose in the urine is called
Glycosuria
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Common radiopaque contrast medium used to visualize the gastrointestinal tract
Barium
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Ultrasonic procedure used to evaluate cardiac structures and motion
Echocardiography
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Substance that is administered for its suggestive effects is called
Placebo
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Patient is lying down
Recumbent
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Extremely high fever
Hyperthermia
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Instrument that enlarges the opening of a canal or cavity, to inspect its interior
Speculum
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Fungal infection of the nail
Onychomycosis
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Inflammation of the matrix of the nail
Onychia
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Concave nail malformation
Koilonychia
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Infection of the skin fold around the nail
Paronychia
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Ingrown toenail
Onychocryptosis
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Stimulates and maintains secretion of breast milk
LTH
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Stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova
FSH
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Stimulates the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex
ACTH
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Increases the production of melanin in melanocytes
MSH
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Stimulates the secretion of testosterone in the male
LH
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Woman who has never borne a viable child
Nullipara
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Woman who has given birth two or more times
Multiparous
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Woman during her first pregnancy
Primigravida
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Woman who has borne one viable child
Primipara
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Woman who has never been pregnant
Nulligravida
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Nothing by mouth
NPO
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Four times a day
QID
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After meals
Pc
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As needed
Prn
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Before meals
Ac
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At the wrist
Radial
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In the groin
Femoral
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Behind the knee
Popliteal
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At the neck
Carotid
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Inside the elbow
Brachial
