Test 2

Question 1

metastisis,

Answer 1

process where cancer spreads to a new site.

Question 2

metastasize,

Answer 2

to spread from one place to another, as in cancer.

Question 3

antigen,

Answer 3

any substance that the body regards as being foreign.

Question 4

antibody,

Answer 4

a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.

Question 5

carcinoma,

Answer 5

a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.

Question 6

sarcoma,

Answer 6

a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard and, more commonly, soft tissues.

Question 7

macrophage,

Answer 7

a type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells.

Question 8

virus,

Answer 8

pertaining to a virus.

Question 9

brachytherapy,

Answer 9

use of radioactive materials in contact with or implanted into the tissues to be treated.

Question 10

splenorrhagia,

Answer 10

bleeding from the spleen.

Question 11

inguinal,

Answer 11

relating to the groin or the entire lower area of the abdomen.

Question 12

immunoglobulin,

Answer 12

bind with specific antigens in the antigen-antibody response; also known as antibodies.

Question 13

mucus,

Answer 13

also known as bronchorrhea; an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.

Question 14

mucous,

Answer 14

specialized membranes that line the body cavities.

Question 15

epiglottis,

Answer 15

a lid-like structure that closes off the entrance to the trachea.

Question 16

tracheostomy,

Answer 16

the surgical creation into the trachea to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing.

Question 17

tracheotomy,

Answer 17

an emergency procedure where an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockeage.

Question 18

maxillary,

Answer 18

located in upper jaw largest of the paranasal sinuses.

Question 19

manubrium,

Answer 19

the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum.

Question 20

mediastinum,

Answer 20

middle section of the chest cavity located between the lungs.

Question 21

bradypnea,

Answer 21

abnormally slow rate of respiration.

Question 22

tachypnea,

Answer 22

abnormally rapid rate of respiration.

Question 23

eupnea,

Answer 23

normal rate of breathing.

Question 24

dyspnea,

Answer 24

difficult or labored breathing.

Question 25

hypoxia,

Answer 25

having deficient oxygen levels in the body tissues and organs.

Question 26

epistaxis,

Answer 26

bleeding from the nose.

Question 27

emesis,

Answer 27

vomiting.

Question 28

dental prophylaxis,

Answer 28

professional examining, cleaning, and polishing of the gums and teeth to remove plaque and tartar.

Question 29

bile,

Answer 29

a substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.

Question 30

parotid,

Answer 30

salivary gland beside the ear.

Question 31

hepatitis A,

Answer 31

most prevalent type of hepatitis; transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter.

Question 32

diverticulum,

Answer 32

an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 33

anxiolytic,

Answer 33

a drug that reduces anxiety.

Question 34

parkinson's,

Answer 34

a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors.

Question 35

cystoplasty,

Answer 35

surgical repair of the urinary bladder.

Question 36

enteritis,

Answer 36

inflammation of the small intestine.

Question 37

colitis,

Answer 37

inflammation of the colon.

Question 38

chloecystectomy,

Answer 38

surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Question 39

cirrhosis,

Answer 39

chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.

Question 40

choleithiasis,

Answer 40

presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Question 41

gastrorrhaphy,

Answer 41

surgical suture of the stomach.

Question 42

liver,

Answer 42

hepat/o; produces bile.

Question 43

proctopexy,

Answer 43

surgical fixation of the rectum.

Question 44

pyel/o,

Answer 44

renal pelvis.

Question 45

nephrons,

Answer 45

the microscopic functional units of each kidney.

Question 46

nocturia,

Answer 46

frequent and excessive urination during the night.

Question 47

nephrosclerosis,

Answer 47

abnormal hardening of the kidney.

Question 48

nephromalacia,

Answer 48

abnormal softening of the kidney.

Question 49

ureterectasis,

Answer 49

ureter is stretched out or dilated.

Question 50

interstitial cystitis,

Answer 50

inflammation of the bladder.

Question 51

cystolith,

Answer 51

a stone located within the urinary bladder.

Question 52

pyelonephritis,

Answer 52

inflammation of the renal pelvis and of the kidney.

Question 53

cystopexy,

Answer 53

surgical fixation of the bladder.

Question 54

dysuria,

Answer 54

difficult or painful urination.

Question 55

encephalitis,

Answer 55

inflammation of the brain.

Question 56

efferent neurons,

Answer 56

neurons that carry impulses away from the brain and spinal cord and toward the muscles and glands.

Question 57

somnambulism,

Answer 57

sleepwalking.

Question 58

hemorrhagic stroke,

Answer 58

damage to the brain the occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks.

Question 59

acrophobia,

Answer 59

an excessive fear of heights.

Question 60

paresthesia,

Answer 60

burning or prickling sensation.

Question 61

hyperesthesia,

Answer 61

condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.

Question 62

malingering,

Answer 62

intentional creation of false or exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms.

Question 63

antipsychotic,

Answer 63

neuroleptic used to treat psychotic disorders.

Question 64

alzheimer's disease,

Answer 64

an irreversible, progressive brain disorder, characterized by the deterioration of memory, language, and eventually, physically functioning.

Question 65

cerebral contusion,

Answer 65

bruising of brain tissue.

Question 66

cerebral concussion,

Answer 66

violent shaking up or jarring of the brain.

Question 67

factitious disorder,

Answer 67

condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick.

Question 68

ischemic stroke,

Answer 68

brain damage that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by the narrowing or blockage or an artery.

Question 69

narcolepsy,

Answer 69

a sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep during the day.

Question 70

afferent neurons,

Answer 70

neurons that carry impulses from the sensory organs toward the brain and spinal cord.

Question 71

meningitis,

Answer 71

inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 72

anuria,

Answer 72

the absence of urine formation by the kidneys.

Question 73

nephropyosis,

Answer 73

formation of pus in the kidney.

Question 74

enuresis,

Answer 74

urinary incontinence during sleep.

Question 75

palatoplasty,

Answer 75

surgical repair of a cleft palate or cleft lip.