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The term \___________________ describes a torn or jagged wound.

laceration

The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the \___________________.

periodontium

A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood that it receives is known as \___________________.

heart failure

Inflammation of the connective tissues that encloses the spinal cord and brain is known as \___________________.

meningitis

\___________________ is the partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine that is caused by the stopping of normal intestinal peristalsis.

Ileus

The term \___________________ describes a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.

astigmatism

A procedure in which pressurized fluid is used to clean out wound debris is known as \___________________.

irrigation and debridement

The term \___________________ describes persistent severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve.

causalgia

A/An \___________________ is performed to reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of the blood flow to the brain.

aneurysm clipping

The term \___________________ means bleeding from the ear.

otorrhagia

The medical term meaning itching is \___________________.

pruritus

\___________________ is a condition characterized by episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium.

Angina

The greenish material that forms the first stools of a newborn is known as \___________________.

meconium

A/An \___________________ is the result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results.

paradoxical reaction

A \___________________ is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or disorder.

prognosis

\___________________ is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.

Jaundice

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

The term \___________________ describes excessive urination during the night.

nocturia

A closed sac associated with a sebaceous gland that contains yellow, fatty material is known as a/an \___________________.

epidermoid cyst

The term \___________________ describes the condition commonly known as swollen glands.

lymphadenitis

A/An \___________________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.

spasm

\____________________ is the respiratory disease commonly known as whooping cough.

Pertussis

The lymphocytes that play an important role in the killing of cancer cells and cells infected by viruses are known as \___________________.

natural killer cells

\___________________ is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Scoliosis

The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum and the outside of the abdominal wall is a/an \___________________.

ileostomy

Which examination technique is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting X-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen?

fluoroscopy

As the condition known as \---progresses, the chest sometimes assumes an enlarged barrel shape.

emphysema

The term \---\=means to stop or control bleeding.

hemostasis

An accumulation of pus in the fallopian tube is known as

pyosalpinx

A\--- is the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.

cerebral contusion

The term \---means vomiting blood.

hematemesis

\---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

Abnormally rapid, deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood is known as \---.

hyperventilation

The term --describes difficult or painful urination.

dysuria

A \---is a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary.

delusion

In\-----the normal rhythmic contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall.

atrial fibrillation,

The eye condition known as \---is characterized by increased intraocular pressure.

glaucoma

\----is the presence of blood in the seminal fluid.

Hematospermia

The condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging is known as \---.

presbyopia

Which body cavity protects the brain?

cranial

A hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall is known as a --

cystocele

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulty developing normal social relationships and communication skills?

autism spectrum disorder

A ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears is known as \---.

tinnitus

A/An \---is an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area that is possible worldwide.

pandemic

\---is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Ascites

A \---is a discolored flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter, such as a freckle.

macule

The ELISA test is used to screen for the presence of

HIV antibodies.

The term - describes excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.

menometrorrhagia

- is a form of sexual dysfunction in which the penis is bent or curved during erection.

Erectile dysfunction

A/An --is an abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery.

bruit

The condition commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis is \___________________.

osteoarthritis

The term \___________________ means to free a tendon from adhesions.

tenolysis

The malignant condition known as \___________________ is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.

Hodgkin's lymphoma

The chronic, degenerative disease characterized by scarring that causes disturbance of the structure and function of the liver is \___________________.

cirrhosis

\___________________ removes waste products directly from the bloodstream of patients whose kidneys no longer function.

Hemodialysis

The medical term for the condition commonly known as fainting is \___________________.

SYNCOPE

\___________________ 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

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as a \___________________.

hemothorax

The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as \___________________.

regurgitation

An inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is known as \__________________.

dacryoadenitis

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

The term \__________________ means excessive urination.

polyuria

The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a \__________________.

cholecystectomy

An elevated \__________________ indicates the presence of inflammation in the body.

erythrocyte sedimentation rate

A/An \__________________ is a groove or crack-like break in the skin.

fissure

A/An \__________________ injection is made into the fatty layer just below the skin.

subcutaneous

The \__________________ has roles in both the immune and endocrine systems.

thymus

The medical term \__________________ describes an inflammation of the brain.

encephalitis

The hormone secreted by fat cells is known as\__________________.

leptin

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

A/An \__________________ is acquired in a hospital or clinic setting.

nosocomial infection

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

The term \__________________ describes an eye disorder that can develop as a complication of diabetes.

diabetic retinopathy

The physical wasting with the loss of weight and muscle mass due to diseases such as advanced cancer is known as\__________________.

cachexia

The term \__________________ means difficulty in swallowing.

dysphagia

A/An \__________________ occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.

hemorrhagic stroke

The hormonal disorder known as \__________________ results from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone in adults.

acromegaly

The term \__________________ describes the condition commonly known an ingrown toenail.

onychocryptosis

An \__________________ is the instrument used to examine the interior of the eye.

ophthalmoscope

A/An \__________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.

hiatal hernia

A/An \__________________ is a surgical incision made to enlarge the vaginal orifice to facilitate childbirth.

episiotomy

Severe itching of the external female genitalia is known as \__________________.

pruritus vulvae

\__________________ is a urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination.

Neurogenic bladder

A/An \__________________ is an instrument used to enlarge the opening of any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior.

speculum

A \__________________, also known as scab, is a collection of dried serum and cellular debris.

crust

\__________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.

Multiple myeloma

\__________________ can occur when a foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs.

Aspiration pneumonia

The condition known as \__________________ is ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear that causes a conductive hearing loss.

otosclerosis

The procedure known as \__________________ is the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint.

arthrodesis

The suffix \__________________ means rupture.

rrhexis

An abnormal fear of being in small or enclosed spaces is known as \__________________.

claustrophobia

\__________________ is the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm.

Dyskinesia

Which structure secretes bile?

liver

\__________________ is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.

Electroencephalography

The suffix \__________________ means surgical fixation.

pexy

The eye condition that causes the loss of central vision, but not total blindness, is known as \__________________.

macular degeneration

A/An \__________________ is performed to remove excess skin and fat for the elimination of wrinkles.

rhytidectomy

The condition known as \__________________ describes total paralysis affecting only one side of the body.

hemiplegia

A/An \__________________ is a new cancer site that results from the spreading process.

metastasis

Which of these hormones is produced by the pituitary gland?

adrenocorticotropic hormone