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1
Q

medical word for kneecap

A

patella

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2
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the fat tissue storage area is

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yellow bone marrow

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3
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the suffix that means among or between is

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inter

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4
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Stenosis requires the use of a combining vowel. true or false

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true

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5
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surgical repair of a damaged joint

A

arthroplasty

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6
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an examination technique involving the hands

A

palpation

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7
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inflammation of bone and bone marrow is

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osteomyelitis

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outward curvature of the outward spine; as viewed from the side is called

A

kyphosis

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9
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the form of arthritis associated with the formation of uric acid crystals in joints is

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gouty arthritis

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10
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partial dislocation of a bone from its joint is called

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subluxation

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11
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surgical repair of cartilage

A

chrondoplasty

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12
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a fracture where the bone splinters or is crushed

A

comminuted fracture

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13
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the bone marrow that is hemopoietic

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red bone marrow

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14
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a definitive test for osteoporosis is

A

dual x-ray absorptiometry

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15
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the ilium is part of the hipbone. true or false

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true

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16
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A hospital acquired or healthcare worker acquired infection is

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a nosocomial infection

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17
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the medical term for adult rickets is

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osteomalacia

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18
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body regions located on the sides and covered by the lower ribs are

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left and right hypochondriac

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the plane dividing equal parts of left and right is the

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midsagittal plane

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20
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benign tumour from glandular tissue

A

adenoma

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21
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inflammation of a joint is known as

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arthritis

22
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the death of bone tissue is

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osteonecrosis

23
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the system that protects the body from invasion of bacteria is

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integumentary

24
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( LRQ)lower right quadrant is considered to be in the

A

iliac region

25
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cutting into or surgical incision is

A

otomy

26
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formation, structure and function of cells is

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cytology

27
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the nucleus of the following cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes

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the somatic cell

28
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specialized epithelial cells that form secretions are

A

glands

29
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a specialist in diseases, and problems associated with aging is a

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gerontologist

30
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surgical removal of a part of the skull is a

A

craniectomy

31
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secreted by the mucous membranes is

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mucus

32
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_________ can be observed by clients and medical professionals alike, there is objective data.

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symptom

33
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_______ specializes in treating the feet

A

podiatrist

34
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the suffix to describe taking a visual picture is

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graphy

35
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________are bones of the fingers

A

phalanges

36
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a decrease or absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes is

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albinism

37
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________ does not contain any blood vessels or connective tissue, therefore depending on lower layers for nutrition.

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epidermis

38
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_______ is caused by a lack of vitamin D and calcium in early childhood.

A

Rickets

39
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the primary genetic material of all cellular organisms is

A

DNA

40
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inflammation of the lining of the joint is

A

synovitis

41
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abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine is

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lordosis

42
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abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side

A

kyphosis

43
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excessive sweating

A

hyperhidrosis

44
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an inflammation of bone

A

osteitis

45
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lacking sweat

A

anhidrosis

46
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also known as the collarbone

A

clavicle

47
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also known as the shoulder

A

scapula

48
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study of the functions of the body

A

physiology

49
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also known as the thigh bone

A

femur

50
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surrounding birth

A

perinatal

Medical Terminology (19 decks)

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