Pathology Terms

Question 1

Encephalitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the brain

Question 2

Meningitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the meninges

Question 3

Neuralgia

Answer 3

Intense burning/stabbing pain caused by damaged nerve

Question 4

Neuropathy

Answer 4

Dysfunctional nerves in peripheral nervous system

Question 5

Poliomyelitis

Answer 5

Virus infection that can result in paralysis, due to damage in spinal cord or brain stem

Question 6

Quadriplegia

Answer 6

Paralysis of all 4 lymbs

Question 7

Spinal stenosis

Answer 7

Narrowing of the spinal cord

Question 8

Enteritis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the intestine (usually small intestine)

Question 9

Gastradenitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the stomach glands

Question 10

Hepatitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the liver

Question 11

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 11

Hardening of the arteries

Question 12

Cardiomegaly

Answer 12

Enlargement of the heart

Question 13

Cerebrovascular

Answer 13

Regarding blood vessels of the brain

Question 14

Hypertension

Answer 14

High blood pressure

Question 15

Phlebitis

Answer 15

Inflammation of vein

Question 16

Tachycardia

Answer 16

Abnormally rapid heart rate

Question 17

Bradycardia

Answer 17

Abnormally slow heart rate

Question 18

Myalgia

Answer 18

Muscle pain

Question 19

Fibromyalgia

Answer 19

Neurosensory disorder with widespread chronic muscle pain, stiffness, fatigue

Question 20

Tendonitis

Answer 20

Inflamed tendon

Question 21

Meylofibrosis

Answer 21

Scar tissue builds up in bone marrow

Question 22

Scoliosis

Answer 22

Lateral curvature of the spine

Question 23

Cystitis

Answer 23

Bladder inflammation

Question 24

Nephritis

Answer 24

Kidney inflammation

Question 25

Nocturia

Answer 25

Waking to urinate at night

Question 26

Dysmenorrhea

Answer 26

Painful menstrual flow

Question 27

Hysterectomy

Answer 27

Surgical removal of the uterus

Question 28

Hypogonadism

Answer 28

Low production of sex hormones and germ cells (e.g. low testosterone and sperm production)

Question 29

Mastectomy

Answer 29

Surgical breast removal

Question 30

Apnea

Answer 30

Cessation of breathing

Question 31

Seborrhea

Answer 31

Excessive discharge from sebaceous glands

Question 32

Lymphangitis

Answer 32

Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel

Question 33

Lymphedema

Answer 33

Blocked lymph vessels lead to edema in tissues

Question 34

Angiogenesis

Answer 34

Formation of new blood vessels (into embryo or tumor)

Question 35

Lymphoma

Answer 35

Cancer of lymphoid tissue

Question 36

Melanoma

Answer 36

(Skin) cancer of the melanocytes

Question 37

Myeloma

Answer 37

Cancer of the bone marrow