Medical Words (2)

Question 1

abrasion

Answer 1

Process of scraping away from a surface, such as skin or teeth, by friction.

Question 2

anesthetize

Answer 2

To induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic

Question 3

arousal

Answer 3

Pertaining to a state of alertness or consciousness

Question 4

asymmetrical

Answer 4

Unequal in size or shape; different in placement about an axis

Question 5

asystole

Answer 5

“Without contraction” of the heart; a life threatening cardiac condition characterized by the absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart

Question 6

Comatose

Answer 6

“Pertaining to a state of deep sleep”, total lack of consciousness

Question 7

Epithelium

Answer 7

Structure that covers the internal and external organs of the body and the lining of vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs. It is the layer of cells forming the outermost layer of the skin and the surface layer of mucous and serous membrane.

Question 8

exogenous

Answer 8

Pertaining to originating outside the body or an organ of the body or produced from external causes, such as a disease caused by a bacterial or viral agent foreign to the body

Question 9

grandiose

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Pertaining to a feeling of greatness.

Question 10

gynecoid

Answer 10

“To resemble a female”

Question 11

hypertrophy

Answer 11

“Excessive nourishment;” the increase in the size of an organ, structure, or the body caused by an increase in the size of the cells rather than the number of cells; overgrowth.

Question 12

nasolabial

Answer 12

Pertaining to the nose and lip

Question 13

palpate

Answer 13

To use the hands/fingers to examine by touch; to feel

Question 14

steroid

Answer 14

“Resembling a solid substance;” applies to any one of a large group of substances chemically related to sterols

Question 15

turgor

Answer 15

Generally refers to the expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid.