Med Terms #10 Flashcards
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What is akinesia?
A
Loss or impairment of voluntary movement
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What is agnosia?
A
Inability to interpret sensations and hence to recognize things typically due to brain damage
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What is a bronchoscopy?
A
A technique visualizing the inside of the bronchii for diagnosing and treating
Bronchoscope is inserted into the airways through nose or mouth
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What is a carcinoma?
A
Cancer in the epithelial tissue of the skin or lining of organs
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What is chondralgia?
A
Pain in and around cartilage
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What is myopathy?
A
Disease of muscle tissue
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What does purulent mean?
A
Containing, consisting of, or discharging pus
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What is sanguinal fluid?
A
Blood
