MT L-32

Question 1

sterilization-

Answer 1

the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents

Question 2

stricture-

Answer 2

a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube

Question 3

suppuration-

Answer 3

the process of pus formation

Question 4

symbiosis-

Answer 4

the living together in close association of two organisms of different species

Question 5

synovectomy-

Answer 5

surgical removal of the synovial membrane

Question 6

tachycardia-

Answer 6

an abnormally rapid heartbeat

Question 7

tenoplasty-

Answer 7

surgical repair of a tendon

Question 8

tenorrhaphy-

Answer 8

suturing of a tendon

Question 9

tenosynovitis-

Answer 9

inflammation of a tendon sheath

Question 10

tenotomy-

Answer 10

incision into a tendon

Question 11

thrombus-

Answer 11

a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ