Set 4

Question 1

Epistaxis

Answer 1

Bleeding from the nose, which may be caused by low-grade bacterial infection of the front of the nose, hypertension, clotting disorders, or tumors of the nose

Question 2

Glycosuria

Answer 2

The presence of glucose in the urine in abnormally large amounts

Question 3

Flatus

Answer 3

1. gas or air in the gastrointestinal tract. 2. gas or air expelled through the anus.

Question 4

Gastrointestinal

Answer 4

Relating to, or affecting the stomach and intestines

Question 5

Eupnea

Answer 5

Normal respiration

Question 6

Gross

Answer 6

Coarse or large; visible to the naked eye

Question 7

Feces

Answer 7

The waste material that is eliminated through the anus

Question 8

Hygiene

Answer 8

The science of health and the study of ways of preserving it, particularly by promoting cleanliness

Question 9

Extremity

Answer 9

Distal portion of elongated or pointed structure; limb An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot

Question 10

Fracture

Answer 10

Breakage of a bone, either complete or incomplete

Question 11

Hematoma

Answer 11

An accumulation of blood within the tissues that clots to form a solid swelling. Injury, disease of the blood vessels

Question 12

Flora

Answer 12

The population of microorganisms inhabiting the internal and external surfaces of healthy conventional animals

Question 13

Flexion

Answer 13

The act of bending or the condition of being bent

Question 14

Excoriation

Answer 14

The destruction and removal of the surface of the skin or the covering of an organ by scraping, the application of a chemical or other means

Question 15

Enteral

Answer 15

Of or relating to the intestinal tract

Question 16

Friction

Answer 16

The act of rubbing the surface of an object against that of another

Question 17

Gynecomastia

Answer 17

Enlargement of the breasts in the male, due either to hormone imbalance or to drug

Question 18

Exudate

Answer 18

A mass of cells and fluid that has seeped out of blood vessels or an organ, especially in inflammation

Question 19

Hematuria

Answer 19

The passage of blood in the urine

Question 20

Fissure

Answer 20

A groove of cleft (anatomy) A cleftlike defect in the skin or mucous membrane caused by some disease process (pathology)

Question 21

Gait

Answer 21

A manner of walking; ataxic

Question 22

Fistula

Answer 22

Abnormal communication between two hollow organs connecting two mucosa-lined surfaces or between a hollow organ and the exterior

Question 23

Gastrostomy

Answer 23

A surgical procedure in which an opening is made into the stomach from the outside to allow food and fluid

Question 24

Eschar

Answer 24

A scab or slough, as produced by the action of heat or a corrosive substance on living tissue

Question 25

Epigastric

Answer 25

The area above the stomach (upper central region of the abdomen)

Question 26

Febrile

Answer 26

Relating to or affected with fever

Question 27

Erythema

Answer 27

Flushing of the skin due to dilatation of the blood capillaries in the dermis

Question 28

Expectorate

Answer 28

The act of spitting out material brought into the mouth by coughing

Question 29

Genitourinary

Answer 29

Relating to the organs of reproduction and urination (excretion)

Question 30

Guaiac

Answer 30

A test for blood in urine or feces using a reagent containing guaiacum that yields a blue color when blood is present