Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Adhesion

Question 2

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

Answer 2

Ascites

Question 3

Abnormal accumulation of fluid with tissue spaces

Answer 3

Edema

Question 4

Pertaining to a fever, called pyretic

Answer 4

Febrile

Question 5

Death and decay of soft tissue, usually caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma, or infection

Answer 5

Gangrene

Question 6

Protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

Answer 6

Hernia

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Inflammation

Question 8

Any fungal infection in or on the body

Answer 8

Mycosis

Question 9

Hole that completely penetrates a structure

Answer 9

Perforation

Question 10

Inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers its organs

Answer 10

Peritonitis

Question 11

Sudden breaking or busting of a structure or organ

Answer 11

Rupture

Question 12

Pathological state, usually febrile, resulting from the presence of microorganisms or their products in the bloodstream

Answer 12

Sepsis

Question 13

Producing or associated with the generation of pus

Answer 13

Suppuration