Diseases and Conditions for body structure

Question 1

Adhesion

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Acites

Answer 2

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

Question 3

Edema

Answer 3

Abnormal condition of fluid within tissue spaces

Question 4

Febrile

Pyretic

Answer 4

Pertaining to a fever

Question 5

Gangrene

Answer 5

Death and decay of soft tissue

Caused by circulatory obstruction, trauma or infection

Question 6

Hernia

Answer 6

Protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

Question 7

Inflammation

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Mycosis

Answer 8

Any fungal infection in or on the body

Question 9

Perforation

Answer 9

Hole that completely penetrates a structure

Question 10

Peritonitis

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Rupture

Answer 11

Sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ

Question 12

Sepsis

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Suppuration

Answer 13

Producing or associated with the generation of pus