Medical

Question 1

Colorectal

Answer 1

Relating to or affecting the colon or the rectum

Question 2

Prostate

Answer 2

A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing a fluid component of semen

Question 3

Cataracts

Answer 3

Buildup of protein in the lens of the eye, impeding sight

Question 4

Photophobia

Answer 4

Extreme sensitivity to light

Question 5

Tinnitus

Answer 5

Ringing or buzzing in the ears

Question 6

Chronic sinusitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the sinuses, may be due to infection, allergy, or autoimmune disease

Question 7

Rhinorrhea

Answer 7

Persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose

Question 8

Epistaxis

Answer 8

Nose bleed

Question 9

Dysphagia

Answer 9

Condition in which swallowing is difficult of painful

Question 10

Bronchitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the mucous membrane in bronchial tubes

Question 11

Hemoptysis

Answer 11

The coughing up of blood

Question 12

Tachypnea

Answer 12

Abnormally rapid breathing

Question 13

Precordial

Answer 13

In front of the heart, involving the pericardium

Question 14

Claudication

Answer 14

A condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries

Question 15

Phlebitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of the walls of a vein

Question 16

Orthopnea

Answer 16

Form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or sitting erect, associated with asthma and emphysema

Question 17

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Answer 17

Respiratory distress and shortness of breath did to pulmonary edema, appearing suddenly and of awakening the sleeping individual

Question 18

Hematemesis

Answer 18

Vomiting blood

Question 19

Hematochezia

Answer 19

Passage of stools contains blood (as from diverticulosis or colon cancer or peptic ulcer)

Question 20

Dysphagia

Answer 20

Condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful

Question 21

Pap smear

Answer 21

Cervical smear, a sample of secretions and superficial cells of the uterine cervix and uterus, examined under a microscope to detect any abnormal cells

Question 22

Anesthesia

Answer 22

The insensitivity to pain

Question 23

Paresthesias

Answer 23

Abnormal sensation, typically tingling or pricking (pins and needles), caused chiefly by pressure on or damage to peripheral nerves

Question 24

Arthralgias

Answer 24

Pain in joint or joints

Question 25

Myalgias

Answer 25

Pain in a muscle or group of muscles

Question 26

Syncope

Answer 26

Temporary loss in consciousness

Question 27

Vertigo

Answer 27

A sensation of whirling and loss of balance associated particularly with the inner ear

Question 28

Polydipsia

Answer 28

Abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease (such as diabetes) or psychological disturbance

Question 29

Polyphagia

Answer 29

Excessive hunger

Question 30

Fetoscope

Answer 30

A stethoscope placed on a pregnant woman’s abdomen to listen for the fetal heartbeat

Question 31

Speculum

Answer 31

A medical tool used for investigating body cavities