Chapter 1

Question 1

Abdominocentesis

Answer 1

Surgical procedure of abdominal cavity to remove fluid

Question 2

Angiography

Answer 2

Radiographic study of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium

Question 3

Appendectomy

Answer 3

Surgical removal of the appendix

Question 4

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 4

Abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery

Question 5

Arthralgia

Answer 5

Pain in one or more joints

Question 6

Colostomy

Answer 6

Surgical creation of excretory opening between colon and body surface

Question 7

Cyanosis

Answer 7

Bluish discoloration of skin/mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen in the blood

Question 8

Diarrhea

Answer 8

Abnormally frequent flow of loose or watery stools

Question 9

Erythrocyte

Answer 9

Red blood cell

Question 10

Fissure

Answer 10

Groove or crack-like sore in the skin ALSO normal folds on the contours of the brain

Question 11

Fistula

Answer 11

Abnormal passage between 2 internal organs

Question 12

Gastralgia

Answer 12

Stomach pain

Question 13

Gastritis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the stomach lining

Question 14

Gastroenteritis

Answer 14

Inflammation of mucous membrane lining stomach and intestines

Question 15

Gastrosis

Answer 15

Any disease of the stomach

Question 16

Hemorrhage

Answer 16

Loss of large amount of blood in short time

Question 17

Hepatomegaly

Answer 17

Abnormal enlargement of the liver

Question 18

Hypertension

Answer 18

Elevation of arterial BP to a level that is likely to damage cardiovascular system

Question 19

Hypotension

Answer 19

Lower than normal arterial BP

Question 20

Infection

Answer 20

Invasion of body by pathogenic organism

Question 21

Inflammation

Answer 21

Localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues

Question 22

Intramuscular

Answer 22

Directly into muscle tissue

Question 23

Lesion

Answer 23

Pathologic change of tissues due to disease or injury

Question 24

Mycosis

Answer 24

Abnormal condition or disease caused by fungus

Question 25

Myelopathy

Answer 25

Any pathologic change or disease in spinal cord

Question 26

Myopathy

Answer 26

Any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

Question 27

Myorrhexis

Answer 27

Rupture or tearing of muscle

Question 28

Neuritis

Answer 28

Nerve inflammation accompanied by Pain And sometimes function loss

Question 29

Palpation

Answer 29

Examination technique where examiner feels for texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

Question 30

Palpitation

Answer 30

Pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

Question 31

Laceration

Answer 31

Torn or jagged wound

Question 32

Acute

Answer 32

rapid onset

Question 33

Diagnosis

Answer 33

Process of determining by examination

Question 34

Dermatologist

Answer 34

Doctor who specializes in treatment of diseases of the skin

Question 35

Endarterial

Answer 35

Innermost lining of an artery

Question 36

Eponym

Answer 36

Word based on or derived from a person’s name

Question 37

Interstitial

Answer 37

Situated between the cells of a structure/part

Question 38

Natal

Answer 38

Of or relating to a person’s birth

Question 39

Neonatology

Answer 39

Study of development and disorders of newborns

Question 40

Pathology

Answer 40

Study of origin, nature, and course of disease

Question 41

Phalanges

Answer 41

Bones in the fingers and toes

Question 42

Prognosis

Answer 42

Forecasting of a probable course/outcome of a disease

Question 43

Prostate

Answer 43

Male gland under the bladder, surrounding the urethra

Question 44

Remission

Answer 44

Temporary or permanent decrease/subsidence of manifestations of a disease

Question 45

Supracostal

Answer 45

Above the ribs