Endocringe system Flashcards
term otorrhea means “abnormal discharge”?
-rrhea
The prefix blephar/o means
eyelid
A tumor of the skin
hemangioma
The outer layer of the skin is which medical term?
. epidermis
Tumor
neuroma
The medical suffix -dipsia refers to a person who has
thirst
contus/o-
bruise
The medical term hyperhidrosis is related to
sweating
A patient who is having trouble with vocal volume due to problems with the vocal cords is experiencing…
aphonia
The medical term for a vision related condition in which the patient sees two or more of an object is referred to as
. diplopia
Which is the root word of the medical term endocrinology that means secrete?
crin/o-
The condition or ability to sense, or feel
. -esthesia
What is the difference between endoscope and endoscopy?
-scope is the instrument
A/An ____________________ reaction involves binding antigens to antibodies.
antigen-antibody
The bacteria that form a chain are known as ____________________.
streptococci
A/An ____________________ is a medication that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response.
immunosuppressant
A/An ____________________ is a disease-fighting protein created by the immune system in response to the presence of a specific antigen.
antibody
A/An ____________________ is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.
carcinoma
the term part meaning vision
-opia
Which term refers to an abnormal condition of the skin?
dermatosis
The medical word part -cusis is associated with which of the following?
hearing loss
The medical term associated with sweat glands is
hidr/o
__________ is the condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough crucial hormones.
Responses
hypothyroidism
