Week 2

Question 1

Mycosis

Answer 1

any disease caused by a fungus

Question 2

Gastralgia

Answer 2

pain in the stomach

Question 3

Pyrosis

Answer 3

Also known as heart burn

Question 4

Colitis

Answer 4

inflammation of the colon

Question 5

Gastroenteritis

Answer 5

inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

Question 6

otitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the middle ear

Question 7

Hypertension

Answer 7

high blood pressure

Question 8

Palpitation

Answer 8

pounding or racing heart

Question 9

Genetic mutation

Answer 9

Changes that take place with the genes

Question 10

Enchephalitis

Answer 10

inflammation of the brain

Question 11

Down Syndrome

Answer 11

caused by an extra copy of all or part of chromosome 21 which results in slowed growth, abnormal facial features, and mental retardation

Question 12

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 12

a recessive genetic disorder affecting the mucous lining of the lungs, leading to breathing problems and other difficulties

Question 13

Rickets

Answer 13

caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D early in childhood

Question 14

Osteomyelitis

Answer 14

inflammation of bone and bone marrow

Question 15

Muscular dystrophy

Answer 15

an inherited disorder of the muscles

Question 16

Cerebral palsy

Answer 16

a permanent brain injury caused to the fetus in the womb or during delivery that results in limited motor skills, speech difficulties, and learning disabilities

Question 17

Paget’s disease

Answer 17

characterized by extensive bone destruction followed by abnormal bone growth

Question 18

Cleft palate

Answer 18

a congenital opening in the roof of the mouth (the palate) due to a failure of the palatal shelves to come together

Question 19

Gout

Answer 19

a form of arthritis associated with the formation of uric acid crystals in the joint

Question 20

Spina bifida

Answer 20

congenital defect in which the spinal canal fails to close around the spinal cord

Question 21

Leukemia

Answer 21

cancer of white blood cells; a malignant blood disorder treated with a bone marrow transplant

Question 22

Lumbago

Answer 22

lower back pain

Question 23

Hyperkinesia

Answer 23

also known as hyperactivity

Question 24

Paralysis

Answer 24

loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements to its nerve supply

Question 25

Carpal tunnel

Answer 25

occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the narrow area of the wrist

Question 26

Fibromyalgia

Answer 26

characterized by tender points and fatigue