diseases and conditions

Question 1

abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated

Answer 1

adhesion

Question 2

accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces as a result of systemic disease or failure of lymphatic system to drain tissue from the site

Answer 2

edema

Question 3

having or showing signs of fever

Answer 3

febrile

Question 4

death and decay of sold tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction or infection

Answer 4

gangrene

Question 5

protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

Answer 5

hernia

Question 6

Body defense against injury, infection, or allergy marked by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, sometimes with loss of function

Answer 6

inflammation

Question 7

Any fungal infection in or on the body

Answer 7

mycosis

Question 8

Hole that completely penetrates a structure

Answer 8

perforation

Question 9

Inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers its organs, usually caused by bacteria or fungi

Answer 9

peritonitis

Question 10

Sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ

Answer 10

rupture

Question 11

Severe bacterial infection of the tissues that spreads to the blood; also called sepsis or blood poisoning

Answer 11

septicemia

Question 12

process of forming pus

Answer 12

suppuration