Chapter 7 vocab

Question 1

appendicitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the appendix

Question 2

arthritis

Answer 2

inflammation of the joints

Question 3

bronchitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which convey air into the lungs

Question 4

bursitis

Answer 4

inflammation of a sac, especially of the shoulder or elbow

Question 5

carditis

Answer 5

inflammation of the heart

Question 6

colitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the colon

Question 7

cystitis

Answer 7

inflammation of the urinary bladder

Question 8

dermatitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the skin

Question 9

encephalitis

Answer 9

inflammation of the brain

Question 10

gastritis

Answer 10

inflammation of the stomach

Question 11

gingivitis

Answer 11

inflammation of the gums

Question 12

hepatitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the liver

Question 13

laryngitis

Answer 13

inflammation of the larynx, or voice box

Question 14

nephritis

Answer 14

inflammation of the kidneys

Question 15

neuritis

Answer 15

inflammation of a nerve

Question 16

otitis

Answer 16

inflammation of the ear

Question 17

peritonitis

Answer 17

inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity

Question 18

phlebitis

Answer 18

inflammation of a vein

Question 19

sinusitis

Answer 19

inflammation of the sinuses, hallow cavities connected by passageways to the nose