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1
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What is the surgical repair of the abdomen called?

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Gastroplasty

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2
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Which type of tissue holds organs and systems together in the body?

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Connective Tissue

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In which plane is the body divided into right and left sides?

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Sagittal plane

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What does hypodermic mean?

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Pertaining to under the skin

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What does the term ‘Benign’ mean?

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Non-cancerous

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What term describes inflammation of the joints?

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Arthritis

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What term describes an involuntary or unconsious process?

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Autonomic

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Which term is commonly used to refer to tinea infection on the feet?

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Tinea Pedis

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8
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What is arthrocentesis?

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Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from a joint

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Which term refers to the inflammation of a tendon?

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Tendinitis

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10
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What does arthralgia refer to?

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Joint pain

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What does the suffix -ectomy mean?

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Surgical removal

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12
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What is the condition characterized by slow movement?

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Bradykinesia

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What does the prefix intra- indicate in a word?

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Within or inside

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Which term describes the front or direction toward the front of the body?

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Anterior

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What is the term for the process by which the body seals a ruptured blood vessel to prevent further blood loss?

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Hemiplegia

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Which term describes the study of skin disorders?

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Dermatology

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17
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What is dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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18
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Which medical professional specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system?

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Gastroenterologist

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Which membrane covers the outside of the body and is also known as the skin?

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Cutaneous membranes

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What is tinea capitis?

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A circular rash on the scalp

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21
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What does the suffix -itis typically indicate?

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Inflammation

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What does the prefix hyper- indicate in a word?

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Excessive or above normal

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23
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What is the anatomical position?

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Standing upright which feet shoulder-width apart and palms facing forward

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24
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Which term refers to an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen causing swelling?

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Ascites

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25
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A chondrocyte is responsible for maintaining which type of tissue?

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Cartilage tissue

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26
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If a structure is closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body, it is said to be:

Lateral, Proximal, Superior, or Distal?

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Proximal

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27
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Which term describes a position that is farther from the surface of the body?

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Deep

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28
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What is osteoporosis characterized by?

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Weakened bones due to decreased bone density

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29
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Which term describes abnormal involuntary movements of the extremities, trunk, or jaw?

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Dyskinesia

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30
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What does the suffix -cyte mean?

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Cell

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31
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What is sarcopenia characterized by?

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Loss of muscle mass due to aging?

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32
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What does the prefix seba- mean?

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Grease

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33
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What is the term for the enlargement of the muscles?

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Hypertrophy

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34
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What is the outer, protective layer of the skin called?

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Epidermis

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35
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What does tinea barbae refer to?

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A circular rash in the beard area

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36
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If a medical term has the prefix sub-, what does it likely mean?

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Under or below

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37
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What does the suffix -algia mean?

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Pain

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38
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What does arthroplasty involve?

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Joint replacement surgery

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39
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What is the term for acute inflammation of the appendix?

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Appendicitis

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40
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A procedure referred to as appendectomy involves?

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Surgical removal of the appendix

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41
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Which procedure uses radio waves and a powerful magnet to create detailed images of areas inside the body?

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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42
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What is an abcess?

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An enclosed collection of pus in tissues or organs?

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43
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What does the prefix epi- mean?

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Upon or above

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44
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What is the purpose of extension in joint movement?

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To straighten a joint and increase its angle

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45
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Which term refers to cavities that do not open to the outside?

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Coelomic cavities

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46
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What is ankylosis?

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Immobility of a joint

47
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Which term refers to paralysis that affects both legs and the lower part of the body?

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Paraplegia

48
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What is abduction in terms of joint movement?

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Moving a limb or hand away from the body or spreading fingers/toes

49
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What is the term for the state of steady internal conditions maintained by living things?

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Homeostasis

50
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What is the process by which cancer spreads from one part of the body to another?

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Metastasis

51
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Which term refers to the examination of the inside of the stomach using a thin, tube-like instrument?

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Gastroscopy

52
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What does the term myocardium refer to?

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Muscular tissue of the heart

53
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What does the term osteo- mean in medical terminology?

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Bone

54
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If something is described as interdisciplinary, what does it involve?

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Multiple disciplines

55
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What does the term cellulitis refer to?

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Inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

56
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What term refers to the movement of a limb or hand toward or across the midline of the body?

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Adduction

57
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If a medical term ends with -ology, what does is usually relate to?

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Study of or science of

58
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What is the medical term for inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva; also called pink eye?

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Conjuctivitis

59
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What does the prefix lieno- mean?

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Spleen

60
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What is the medical term for a temporary absence or respiration?

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Apnea

61
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What does the medical term gynecomastia mean?

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Enlarged breast tissue in men or boys

62
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What is the medical term for weakening of the wall of a blood vessel, causing it to thin and balloon out, and possibly even burst, resulting in internal bleeding?

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Aneurysm

63
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What does the medical term hemothorax mean?

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Blood in the pleural cavity

64
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What does the medical term alveolitis mean?

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Inflammation of the alveoli

65
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What is the medical term for abnormally high blood glucose levels?

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Hyperglycemia

66
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What does the medical term tachycardia mean?

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Heart rate is greater than 100 beats per minute

67
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What does the prefix word poly- mean in the medical term polycystic ovary syndrome?

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Many

68
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What is the medical term for inspiration (diaphragm, intercostal muscles), expiration (elastic recoil)?

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Pulmonary ventilation

69
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What does the medical term amblyopia mean?

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Loss of vision in one or both eyes “lazy eye”

70
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What is the medical term for transports urine out of the body?

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Micturition

71
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What does the prefix encephl/o mean?

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Brain

72
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What does the prefix hypo mean in the medical term hypoglycemia?

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Extremely low

73
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What is the medical term for an obstruction such as blood clot or plaque that blocks the flow of blood in an artery or vein?

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Embolus

74
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What is the medical term for an instrument used to view the ear?

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Otoscope

75
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What does the suffix -lexia mean in the medical term dyslexia?

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Disorder which affects one’s ability to read

76
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What is the medical term for one of the semilunar valves of the heart?

A

Pulmonary

77
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What does glycosuria mean?

A

Presence of glucose in the urine

78
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What does the medical term pyelonephritis mean?

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Inflammation of the nephrons, renal pelvis, and kidney calices

79
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What is the medical term for a crenation of an artificial opening into the ureter?

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Ureterostomy

80
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What does the suffix word -ectasis mean in the medical term lymphangiectasis?

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Stretching

81
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What is the medical term for nearsightedness?

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Myopia

82
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What does the suffix -ectomy mean in the medical term iridectomy?

A

Surgical removal

83
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What does the medical term renovascular mean?

A

Blood vessels of the kidneys

84
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What does the suffix word -phrenia mean in the medical term schizophrenia?

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Mind

85
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What does the prefix hyper- mean in the medical term hyperpituitarism?

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Excess

86
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What is the echocardiogram?

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A computer picture of the heart created by bouncing high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) off internal tissues or organs of the chest

87
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What does the medical term for excess nasal drainage; also called “runny nose”

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Rhinorrhea

88
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What is the medical term for the absence of urine production

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Anuria

89
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What does the medical term nocturia mean?

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Frequent urination at night that interrupts sleep

90
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What does the medical term micturition mean?

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Also called urination or voiding

91
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What is the medical term for a doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary organs in females and urinary and reproductive organs in males?

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Urologist

92
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What does the root word -edema mean in the medical term myxedema?

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Swelling

93
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What does the suffix -emia mean?

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Blood condition

94
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What is the medical term for an emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac massage?

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

95
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What does the prefix brady mean?

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Slow

96
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What does the medical term atelectasis mean?

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Partially or fully collapsed lung

97
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What is the medical term for a sense of position and movement of the body?

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Proprioception

98
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What is the medical term that measures lung function through various volumes and capacities?

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Spirometry testing

99
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What is the medical term for double vision

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Diplopia

100
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What is the medical term for a specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats hearing-related issues?

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Audiologist

101
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What does the medical term laryng/o mean?

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Larynx

102
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What is the medical term that refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow?

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Myel/o

103
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What does the root word angi/o mean?

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Vessel

104
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What does the root word hemat(o) mean?

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Blood

105
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What does the suffix word -privic mean in the medical term thymoprivic?

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Absence of

106
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What does the medical term aphasia mean?

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Inability to speak

107
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What does the suffix -oma mean in the medical term glioma?

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Tumor

108
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What does the medical term epistaxis mean?

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Nosebleed

109
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What does the medical term inhalation mean?

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To breathe in

110
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What is the medical term for formation of stone(s) in the ureter?

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Ureterolithiasis

111
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What does the suffix word -sarcoma mean in the medical term lymphangiosarcoma?

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Malignant tumor

112
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What is the medical term for white blood cells?

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Leukocyte

113
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What is the medical term for sugar in the blood?

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Glycemia

114
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What medical term means enlargement of the thyroid gland?

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Thyromegaly

115
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What does the root word rhin(o) mean?

A

Nose

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