Clinical terminology

Question 1

Allergic Rhinitis

Answer 1

Allergic rhinitis is a group of symptoms affecting the nose. These symptoms occur when you breathe in something you are allergic to, such as dust, dander, insect venom, or pollen

Question 2

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Answer 2

BPH involves hyperplasia of prostate. When sufficiently large, the prostate can partially or completely compress the urethral canal which interferes with the normal flow of urine.

Question 3

Cervicalgia

Answer 3

Neck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and nerves as well as spinal vertebrae and the cushioning disks in between

Question 4

Cervicitis

Answer 4

Cervicitis is swelling (inflammation) of the end of the uterus (cervix).

Question 5

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Answer 5

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. It makes it difficult to breathe. There are two main forms of COPD. Chronic bronchitis, which involves a chronic cough with mucus & Emphysema, involves destruction of lungs over time.

Question 6

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities.

Question 7

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Answer 7

Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which a person has long-term body-wide pain and tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, depression, and anxiety.

Question 8

Dyslipidemia/Hyperlipidemia

Answer 8

Dyslipidemia is an abnormal amount of lipids in the blood. Most dyslipidemias are hyperlipidemias; that is an elevation of the lipids in the blood.

Question 9

Insomnia

Answer 9

Insomnia is trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. Episodes ay come and go (episodic). Last up to 3 weeks (short-term), or be long-lasting (chronic).

Question 10

Low Testosterone

Answer 10

Low testosterone or low T is caused by a medical condition called hypogonadism, where the testes produce little or no hormones.

Question 11

Muscle Spasm

Answer 11

A spasm of muscle is a sudden involuntary contraction of the muscle, group of muscles.

Question 12

Myalgias

Answer 12

Myalgia, or muscle pain is a symptom of many diseases and disorders. The most common causes are overuse or over stretching of a muscle or group of muscles. Myalgias may also be due to viral infections and may be indicative of metabolic myopathy.

Question 13

Menopausal Syndrome

Answer 13

Menopause refers to the time of cessation of a woman’s reproductive ability or menstruation.

Question 14

paresthesias

Answer 14

Paresthesia is a sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, or burning of a person’s skin with no apparent long-term effect. Essentially any altered sensation.

Question 15

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Answer 15

PVD refers to the diseases of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) located outside of the heart and brain.

Question 16

Pleurisy

Answer 16

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining surrounding the lungs. There are many possible causes of pleurisy, but viral illness is the most common.

Question 17

adiculopathy

Answer 17

Radiculopathy refers to a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly (a neuropathy).

Question 18

Sarcoidosis

Answer 18

Sarcoidosis is a disease in which inflammation occurs in the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, eyes, skin, or other tissues.

Question 19

Neuralgia

Answer 19

Neuralgia is a sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve.

Question 20

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Answer 20

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. Exact cause is not currently known.

Question 21

Fatigue

Answer 21

Fatigue is feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.

Question 22

Keratosis

Answer 22

Keratosis is a general term to describe other skin conditions involving abnormal growth of keratin on the skin or on mucous membranes.

Question 23

Decreased Libido

Answer 23

Decreased Libido, is a lack person’s overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.

Question 24

Hypertension

Answer 24

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the arteries have persistently elevated blood pressure.

Question 25

Diabetes

Answer 25

Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood.

Question 26

Osteoarthritis

Answer 26

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder, which is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

Question 27

Osteopenia

Answer 27

Osteopenia is a condition in which bone mass is reduced of lesser severity than osteoporosis.

Question 28

Sinusitis

Answer 28

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. It occurs as the result of an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus.

Question 29

bronchitis

Answer 29

Bronchitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing.

Question 30

Laryngitis

Answer 30

Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in huskiness or loss of the voice, harsh breathing, and a painful cough.