Unit 1 Med Term

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

Having severe symptoms that last for a short time

Question 2

Anatomy

Answer 2

The science of the structure of living organisms

Question 3

Anesthetic

Answer 3

Pertaining to or producing anesthesia

Question 4

Benign (tumor

Answer 4

Does not invade surrounding tissue or spread to distant sites; not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery

Question 5

Cardiology

Answer 5

The study of the heart and its functions

Question 6

Chronic

Answer 6

Showing little change or slow progression over a long period of time

Question 7

Dentistry

Answer 7

The practice of the dental profession collectively

Question 8

Dermatology

Answer 8

The study of the skin and skin-related diseases

Question 9

Diagnostic

Answer 9

Pertaining to diagnosis

Question 10

Endocrinology

Answer 10

The study of the endocrine glands and the hormones they produce

Question 11

Epidemiology

Answer 11

The study of the relationships of factors determining the frequency and distribution of diseases in the human community

Question 12

Gastroenterology

Answer 12

The study of the stomach and intestines and associated diseases

Question 13

Geriatrics

Answer 13

The branch of medicine that deals with problems and diseases of old age

Question 14

Gynecology

Answer 14

The branch of medicine that treats female diseases, especially those of the genital and urinary systems

Question 15

Holistic Health

Answer 15

Considering a person as a functioning whole

Question 16

Immunology

Answer 16

The branch of medical science concerned with the response of the organism to anti genetic challenge, recognition of self from non-self, and all aspects of immune phenomena

Question 17

Internist

Answer 17

A specialist in internal medicine

Question 18

Malignant

Answer 18

Tending to grow worse and threatening to result in death

Question 19

Neonatology

Answer 19

The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of newborns

Question 20

Neurologist

Answer 20

A specialist in the treatment of nervous diseases

Question 21

Obstetrics

Answer 21

A branch of surgery that deals with the management of pregnancy and delivery

Question 22

Oncology

Answer 22

The study of tumors

Question 23

Ophthalmic

Answer 23

Pertaining to the eye

Question 24

Ophthalmology

Answer 24

The study of the eye and its diseases

Question 25

Optometrist

Answer 25

A specialist in optometry

Question 26

Orthopedic

Answer 26

Pertaining to the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system

Question 27

Orthopedics

Answer 27

The branch of surgery specially concerned with the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures

Question 28

Otologist

Answer 28

A physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear

Question 29

Pathologic

Answer 29

Indicating or caused by some morbid process

Question 30

Pathology

Answer 30

The study of the changes caused by disease in the structure or functions of the body

Question 31

Pediatrician

Answer 31

A physician who specializes in the treatment of children's diseases

Question 32

Pharmacology

Answer 32

The study of drugs and their origins, properties, and effects on living systems

Question 33

Preventive medicine

Answer 33

Concerned with preventing the occurrence of both physical and mental illnesses

Question 34

Psychiatrist

Answer 34

A physician who specializes in psychiatry

Question 35

Radiolucent

Answer 35

Permitting the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiant energy

Question 36

radiopaque

Answer 36

impervious to X-ray or other forms of radiant energy

Question 37

Remission

Answer 37

A diminution or abatement of the symptoms of a disease; also the period during which diminution occurs

Question 38

Respiratory therapy

Answer 38

The treatment of disorders in which breathing may be impaired

Question 39

Rheumatology

Answer 39

The branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders

Question 40

Rhinology

Answer 40

The medical specialty that deals with the nose and its diseases

Question 41

Roentgenology

Answer 41

The branch of radiology that deals with X-rays

Question 42

Surgery

Answer 42

The branch of medicine that treats diseases, injuries, and deformities by manual or operative methods; the place in a hospital where surgery is performed

Question 43

Therapy

Answer 43

Treatment of disease

Question 44

Triage

Answer 44

The sorting and prioritizing of patients for treatment

Question 45

Urology

Answer 45

The branch of medicine that deals with the urinary tract`

Question 46

Otorhinolaryngology

Answer 46

"ENT" - ear, nose, and throat

Question 47

Epidemic

Answer 47

When a disease attacks several people in a region at the same time

Question 48

Epidemiologists

Answer 48

Study the factors that determine the frequency and distribution of diseases

Question 49

Family practice

Answer 49

Physicians who care for all members of a family and are often primary healthcare providers