Medical Terminology (MT) #4

Question 1

Occlusive

Answer 1

causing or characterized by occlude (close up or block off)

Question 2

Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 2

Form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down

Question 3

Orthostasis

Answer 3

maintenance of an upright posture

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Otitis Media

Answer 4

ear infection of the middle ear

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Palliative

Answer 5

ease without curing

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Palpitation

Answer 6

an abnormally rapid or irregular beating of the heart

Question 7

paraplegia

Answer 7

paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs

Question 8

parenteral

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situated or occurring outside of the intestines (IV, IM, SC)

Question 9

paresthesia

Answer 9

a sensation of prickling, tingling or creeping on the skin without a cause

Question 10

pharmacology

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the properties and reactions of drugs especially with relation to their therapeutic value

Question 11

phlebitis

Answer 11

Inflammation fo the veins

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phonophobia

Answer 12

pathological fear of sound or of speaking aloud

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photophobia

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an abnormal fear of light

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photosensitivity

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sensitive or sensitized to the action of radiant energy

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placebo

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a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder

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Polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polymyalgia rheumatic

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Inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness

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polyuria

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excessive or abnormally large production or passage of urine

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potency

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measure of drug activity expressed in terms of amount required to produce an effect of given intensity

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preservative

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a substance added to prevent decomposition by microbial growth

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priapism

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painful medical condition in which the erect penis does not return to its flaccid state

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Prodromal

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early symptoms that might indicate the start of a disease

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Prognosis

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the likely course of a disease or ailment

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Prophylactic

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intended to prevent disease

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Pruritis

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itch

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Psychosis

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abnormal condition of the mind

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Purulent

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consisting of, containing or discharging pus

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rales

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an abnormal sound heard accompanying the normal respiratory sounds

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Raynaud’s Syndrome

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causes areas of the body such as fingers and ties to feel numb or cold in response to cold temperature or stress

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Regurgitation

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the act of regurgitating (the be thrown or poured back)

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Relapse

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a recurrence of illness

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Reye’s Syndrome

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rare condition characterized by swelling in the liver and brain

Question 33

Rhinitis

Answer 33

inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose