Diseases and Conditions

Question 1

adhesion

Answer 1

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

Question 2

edema

Answer 2

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

Question 3

febrile

Answer 3

having or showing symptoms of a fever

Question 4

gangrene

Answer 4

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

Question 5

hernia

Answer 5

protrusion of an organ through the structure that normally contains it

Question 6

inflammation

Answer 6

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

Question 7

mycosis

Answer 7

any fungal infection on or on the body

Question 8

perforation

Answer 8

hole that completely penetrates a structure

Question 9

peritonitis

Answer 9

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

Question 10

rupture

Answer 10

sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ

Question 11

septicemia

Answer 11

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

Question 12

suppuration

Answer 12

process of forming pus