MT L-30

Question 1

prognosis-

Answer 1

prediction of the course and end of disease, and the estimated chance for recovery

Question 2

prostatectomy-

Answer 2

surgical removal of the prostate gland

Question 3

psychiatry-

Answer 3

the branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

Question 4

ptosis-

Answer 4

dropping drooping of an organ or part

Question 5

purulent-

Answer 5

forming or containing pus

Question 6

pyelotomy-

Answer 6

incision into pelvis of the kidney

Question 7

pylorotomy-

Answer 7

incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis

Question 8

pyogenic-

Answer 8

producing pus

Question 9

rectocele-

Answer 9

protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall

Question 10

resection-

Answer 10

partial or complete excision of a structure