Chapter 1 - Definitions

Question 1

malformation

Answer 1

Process of being badly shaped

Question 2

millilitre

Answer 2

Unit of volume (mL)

Question 3

radiology

Answer 3

Study of x-ray’s

Question 4

antipyretic

Answer 4

Pertaining to a substance used to lower body temperature

Question 5

chemotherapy

Answer 5

Treatment using chemicals

Question 6

axillary

Answer 6

Pertaining to the armpit

Question 7

gram

Answer 7

Unit of weight (g)

Question 8

kilogram

Answer 8

Unit of weight (kg)

Question 9

ambulatory

Answer 9

Being able to walk

Question 10

efferent

Answer 10

Carrying nerve impulse away from the brain

Question 11

litre

Answer 11

Unit of volume (L)

Question 12

centigrade

Answer 12

Temperature measurement (C)

Question 13

abcess

Answer 13

A localized collection of pus

Question 14

abnormal

Answer 14

Pertaining to not normal

Question 15

oncology

Answer 15

Study of tumors

Question 16

malignant

Answer 16

Cancerous

Question 17

paracentesis

Answer 17

Surgical puncture beside an organ for fluid removal

Question 18

palmar

Answer 18

Pertaining to the palm of the hand

Question 19

etiology

Answer 19

Study of the cause of disease

Question 20

excision

Answer 20

Process of surgical removal

Question 21

microscope

Answer 21

An instrument used to examine small objects

Question 22

adhesion

Answer 22

Process of being stuck together

Question 23

microgram

Answer 23

Unit of weight (mcg)

Question 24

milligram

Answer 24

Unit of weight (mg)