Non-decodable Terms - Chapter 1

Question 1

“waterfall”; progressive opacification of the lens

Answer 1

cataract

Question 2

“panting”; respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea (difficulty breathing)

Answer 2

asthma

Question 3

disease or condition named after healthcare professional evaluate signs, symptoms, and history

Answer 3

diagnosis

Question 4

prediction of probable outcome of a disease or disorder

Answer 4

prognosis

Question 5

condition that results from injury or disease

Answer 5

sequela

Question 6

developing slowly and lasting a long time

Answer 6

chronic

Question 7

an objective finding of a disease state (ex. fever, high blood pressure, rash)

Answer 7

sign

Question 8

subjective report of a disease (ex. pain, itching)

Answer 8

symptom

Question 9

an abrupt, severe onset to a disease

Answer 9

acute

Question 10

Alois Alzheimer = German Neurologist; progressive mental deterioration

Answer 10

Alzheimer Disease

Question 11

greek god weak spot; tendon connects muscle to bone… calf muscle to heel bone (calcaneus); calcaneus tendon

Answer 11

Achilles Tendon

Question 12

named after person or place associated w/ term

Answer 12

eponyms