Third 13 Terms

Question 1

Dorsiflexed

Answer 1

Foot turned upward.

Question 2

Drift

Answer 2

A gradual movement, as from an original position.

Question 3

Dysphoric

Answer 3

An emotional state characterized by anxiety, depression, or unease.

Question 4

Efficacy

Answer 4

The success or effectiveness of a medical treatment.

Question 5

Effusion

Answer 5

The escape of fluid into a body part or tissue.

Question 6

Emesis

Answer 6

Vomiting.

Question 7

Equinus

Answer 7

Abnormal position of the foot in which the toes are lower than the heel, causing toe walking.

Question 8

Etiology

Answer 8

Cause or origin of a disease or disorder.

Question 9

Fascia

Answer 9

Supportive layer of thin connective tissue within the muscles and/or organs of the body.

Question 10

Fasciculation

Answer 10

Twitching of groups of muscle fibers.

Question 11

Fundus

Answer 11

The bottom or base of anything.

Question 12

Glottis

Answer 12

The vocal apparatus of the larynx consisting of several structures that form the supporting structures of the vocal cords.

Question 13

Hematemesis

Answer 13

The vomiting of blood.