The term \___________________ describes a torn or jagged wound.
laceration
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The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the \___________________.
periodontium
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A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood that it receives is known as \___________________.
heart failure
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Inflammation of the connective tissues that encloses the spinal cord and brain is known as \___________________.
meningitis
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\___________________ is the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine that is caused by the stopping of normal intestinal peristalsis.
Ileus
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The term \___________________ describes a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.
astigmatism
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A procedure in which pressurized fluid is used to clean out wound debris is known as \___________________.
irrigation and debridement
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The term \___________________ describes persistent severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve.
causalgia
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A/An \___________________ is performed to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of the blood flow to the brain.
aneurysm clipping
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The term \___________________ means bleeding from the ear.
otorrhagia
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The medical term meaning itching is \___________________.
pruritus
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\___________________ is a condition characterized by episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium.
Angina
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The greenish material that forms the first stools of a newborn is known as \___________________.
meconium
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A/An \___________________ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.
paradoxical reaction
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A \___________________ is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or disorder.
prognosis
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\___________________ is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.
Jaundice
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A \___________________ occurs at the lower end of the radius when a person tries to break a fall by landing on his or her hands.
Colles fracture
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The term \___________________ describes excessive urination during the night.
nocturia
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A closed sac associated with a sebaceous gland that contains yellow, fatty material is known as a/an \___________________.
epidermoid cyst
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The term \___________________ describes the condition commonly known as swollen glands.
lymphadenitis
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A/An \___________________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.
spasm
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\____________________ is the respiratory disease commonly known as whooping cough.
Pertussis
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The lymphocytes that play an important role in the killing of cancer cells and cells infected by viruses are known as \___________________.
natural killer cells
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\___________________ is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
Scoliosis
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The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum and the outside of the abdominal wall is a/an \___________________.
ileostomy
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Which examination technique is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting X-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen?
fluoroscopy
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As the condition known as \---progresses, the chest sometimes assumes an enlarged barrel shape.
emphysema
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The term \---\=means to stop or control bleeding.
hemostasis
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An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as
pyosalpinx
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A\--- is the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.
cerebral contusion
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The term \---means vomiting blood.
hematemesis
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\---is a diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.
Percussion
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Abnormally rapid, deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood is known as \---.
hyperventilation
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The term --describes difficult or painful urination.
dysuria
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A \---is a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary.
delusion
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In\-----the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall.
atrial fibrillation,
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The eye condition known as \---is characterized by increased intraocular pressure.
glaucoma
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\----is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid.
Hematospermia
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The condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging is known as \---.
presbyopia
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Which body cavity protects the brain?
cranial
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A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall is known as a --
cystocele
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Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulty developing normal social relationships and communication skills?
autism spectrum disorder
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A ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears is known as \---.
tinnitus
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A/An \---is an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area that is possible worldwide.
pandemic
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\---is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Ascites
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A \---is a discolored flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter, such as a freckle.
macule
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The ELISA test is used to screen for the presence of
HIV antibodies.
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The term - describes excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.
menometrorrhagia
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- is a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.
Erectile dysfunction
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A/An --is an abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery.
bruit
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The condition commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is \___________________.
osteoarthritis
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The term \___________________ means to free a tendon from adhesions.
tenolysis
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The malignant condition known as \___________________ is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.
Hodgkin's lymphoma
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The chronic, degenerative disease characterized by scarring that causes disturbance of the structure and function of the liver is \___________________.
cirrhosis
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\___________________ removes waste products directly from the bloodstream of patients whose kidneys no longer function.
Hemodialysis
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The medical term for the condition commonly known as fainting is \___________________.
SYNCOPE
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\___________________ is a condition in which there is an insufficient supply of oxygen in the tissues due to a restricted blood flow to a part of the body.
Ischemia
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A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a \___________________.
hemothorax
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The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as \___________________.
regurgitation
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An inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is known as \__________________.
dacryoadenitis
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The contraction of the pupil, normally in response to exposure to light, but also possibly due to the use of prescription or illegal drugs, is known as \__________________.
miosis
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The term \__________________ means excessive urination.
polyuria
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The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a \__________________.
cholecystectomy
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An elevated \__________________ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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A/An \__________________ is a groove or crack-like break in the skin.
fissure
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A/An \__________________ injection is made into the fatty layer just below the skin.
subcutaneous
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The \__________________ has roles in both the immune and endocrine systems.
thymus
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The medical term \__________________ describes an inflammation of the brain.
encephalitis
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The hormone secreted by fat cells is known as\__________________.
leptin
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A type of catheter made of a flexible tube with a balloon filled with sterile water at the end to hold it in place in the bladder is known as a/an \__________________ catheter.
Foley
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A/An \__________________ is acquired in a hospital or clinic setting.
nosocomial infection
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The term \_______________ describes is a group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out.
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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The term \__________________ describes an eye disorder that can develop as a complication of diabetes.
diabetic retinopathy
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The physical wasting with the loss of weight and muscle mass due to diseases such as advanced cancer is known as\__________________.
cachexia
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The term \__________________ means difficulty in swallowing.
dysphagia
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A/An \__________________ occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.
hemorrhagic stroke
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The hormonal disorder known as \__________________ results from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone in adults.
acromegaly
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The term \__________________ describes the condition commonly known an ingrown toenail.
onychocryptosis
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An \__________________ is the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye.
ophthalmoscope
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A/An \__________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.
hiatal hernia
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A/An \__________________ is a surgical incision made to enlarge the vaginal orifice to facilitate childbirth.
episiotomy
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Severe itching of the external female genitalia is known as \__________________.
pruritus vulvae
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\__________________ is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination.
Neurogenic bladder
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A/An \__________________ is an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior.
speculum
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A \__________________, also known as scab, is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.
crust
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\__________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.
Multiple myeloma
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\__________________ can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs.
Aspiration pneumonia
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The condition known as \__________________ is ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear that causes a conductive hearing loss.
otosclerosis
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The procedure known as \__________________ is the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint.
arthrodesis
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The suffix \__________________ means rupture.
rrhexis
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An abnormal fear of being in small or enclosed spaces is known as \__________________.
claustrophobia
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\__________________ is the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm.
Dyskinesia
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Which structure secretes bile?
liver
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\__________________ is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.
Electroencephalography
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The suffix \__________________ means surgical fixation.
pexy
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The eye condition that causes the loss of central vision, but not total blindness, is known as \__________________.
macular degeneration
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A/An \__________________ is performed to remove excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.
rhytidectomy
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The condition known as \__________________ describes total paralysis affecting only one side of the body.
hemiplegia
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A/An \__________________ is a new cancer site that results from the spreading process.
metastasis
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Which of these hormones is produced by the pituitary gland?
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