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All online exercise crossword questions and answers Flashcards

1
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White blood cell

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Leukocyte

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2
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The term for an animal (including humans) that give birth to live offspring

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Vivaparous

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3
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A person in their 80s

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Octogenarian

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4
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Surgical fixation of a joint

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Arthrodesis

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5
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False pregnancy

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Pseudocyesis

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6
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Through skin

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Percutaneous

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7
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Bursting forth of menstrual blood

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Menorrhagia

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8
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yellow discolouration of the skin and sclera of the eyes

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Jaundice

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9
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Vomiting blood

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Haematemesis

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10
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Abnormal condition of stones in the kidney

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Nephrolithiasis

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11
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Inflammation of the larynx

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Laryngitis

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12
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Condition caused by fungus

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Mycosis

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13
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Outside the capsule of a joint

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Extracapsular

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14
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A cell with one nucleus

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Mononuclear

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15
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Treatment of disease using chemical substances

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Chemotherapy

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16
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A condition of too little sodium in the blood

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Hyponatraemia

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17
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Pain in the ear

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Octalgia

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18
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Drooping of the upper eyelid

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Blepharoptosis

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19
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To make active again

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Reactivate

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20
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New growth

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Neoplasm

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21
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Another name for involuntary muscles

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Smooth

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22
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A localised collection of pus

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Abscess

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23
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Another name for the spinal cavity (two words)

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Vertebralcavity

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24
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Prefix meaning surrounding, around

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Peri

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25
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Controls the operation of a cell

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Nucleus

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26
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System containing the kidneys and ureters

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Urinary

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27
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Meaning “on the surface”

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Superficial

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28
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Suffix meaning disease condition

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Pathy

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29
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Plural of ganglion

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Ganglia

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30
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Central region of the abdominopelvic cavity around the navel

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Umbilical

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31
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Back side of the body

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Posterior

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32
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Area located beind the peritoneum

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Retroperitoneum

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33
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Type of tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body

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Epithelial

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34
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Medical term for internal organs

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Viscera

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35
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Term named in honour of its discoverer

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Eponym

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36
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Found at the beginning of words

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Prefix

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37
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Another name for adipose tissue

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Fat

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38
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Conducting cell that transmits impulses all over the body

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Neuron

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39
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Name of cavity surrounding the lung

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Pleural

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40
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Vertical plane that divides the body between front and back

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Frontal

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41
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Presence of outpouchings in the intestines

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Diverticulosis

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42
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Surgical repair of a hernia

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Hernioplasty

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43
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Incision into the abdominal cavity

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Laparotomy

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44
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Varicose veins of the rectal region

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Haemorrhoids

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45
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Twisting of the bowel upon itself

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Volvulus

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46
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Inflammation of the oesophagus

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Oesophagitis

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47
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Anastomosis between the stomach and jejunum

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Gastrojejunostomy

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48
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Telescoping of the intestine into itself

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Intussusception

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49
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Tongue tie

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Ankyloglossia

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50
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Inflammation of a salivary gland

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Sialadenitis

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51
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Hernia of the stomach

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Gastrocele

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52
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Surgical removal of the stomach

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Gastrectomy

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53
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Urination at short intervals

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Frequency

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54
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Stones in the kidney

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Nephrolithiasis

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55
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Hormone stored and secreted by the kidney

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Renin

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56
Q

Semen without living spermatozoa

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Azoospermia

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57
Q

Constriction of the prepuce over the glans penis

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Phimosis

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58
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System containing the kidneys and ureters

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Urinary

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59
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Presense of blood in the urine

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Haematuria

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60
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Collection of capillaries in the kidney

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Glomerulus

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61
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Abbreviation for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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ESWL

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62
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Incision into the renal pelvis for removal of stones

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Pyelolithotomy

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63
Q

Abnormal enlargement of the urinary bladder

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Megalocystis

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64
Q

Tubes connection the kidneys to the bladder

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Ureters

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65
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Male gonads

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Testes

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66
Q

Abnormal enlargement of male mammary glands

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Gynaecomastia

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67
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Inflammation of the triangular base of the bladder

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Trigonitis

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68
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Painful urination due to nervous inhibition or obstruction

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Hesitancy

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69
Q

Enlarged dilated veins near the testicle

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Varicocele

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70
Q

Sexually transmitted infection caused by gonococci

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Gonorrhoea

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71
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Major nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine

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Urea

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72
Q

Displaced kidney (two words)

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Renalectopy

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73
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Painful menstruation

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Dysmenorrhoea

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74
Q

Benign tumours in the uterus

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Fibroids

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75
Q

Prolapse of urinary bladder into the vagina

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Cystocele

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76
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Absence of ovulation

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Anovulation

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77
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Name of smear test to screen for cancer and other abnormalities of the cervix

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Papanicolaou

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78
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First menstrual period

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Menarche

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79
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Muscle layer lining the uterus

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Myometrium

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80
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External genitalia of the female

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Vulva

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81
Q

Endoscopic examination of the vagina and cervix

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Colposcopy

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82
Q

Vaccine given to prevent infection with HPV

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Gardasil

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83
Q

Hormone produced by the ovaries

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Oestrogen

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84
Q

Painful spasms of the vagina

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Vaginismus

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85
Q

Excessive menstruation

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Menorrhagia

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86
Q

Surgical suspension of a displaced uterus

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Hysteropexy

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87
Q

What does HPV stand for? (two words)

A

Human Papillomavirus

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88
Q

Distension of fallopian tube with fluid

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Hydrosalpinx

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89
Q

Smooth firm and easily movable benign masses in the breast

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Fibroadenoma

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90
Q

Removal of the breast

A

Mastectomy

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91
Q

Uterus is abnormally bent backwards

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Retroflexion

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92
Q

Combining form for nipple

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Thelo

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93
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Malignant trophoblastic tumour

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Choriocarcinoma

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94
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Literally means vessels first (two words)

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Vasapraevia

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95
Q

Birth of a dead fetus

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Stillbirth

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96
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Process where blastocyst implants in the uterine wall

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Implantation

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97
Q

Fertilised ovum

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Zygote

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98
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Hormone that stimulates milk production

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Prolactin

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99
Q

Process of the fetal head moving into position for birth

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Engagement

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100
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Foot is the presenting part (two words)

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Footlingbreech

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101
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Bright red postpartum PV loss (two words)

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Lochiarubra

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102
Q

Peculiar cravings during pregnancy

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Pica

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103
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High blood pressure, proteinuria and oedema in pregnancy (no hyphen)

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Preeclampsia

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104
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Puncture of amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for analysis

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Amniocentesis

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105
Q

Membrane surrounding the embryo

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Chorion

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106
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Five offspring in one pregnancy

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Quintuplets

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107
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Period of three months

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Trimester

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108
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Process of obtaining bone marrow for transplantation

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Harvesting

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109
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Name of cells present in Hodgkin’s disease (two words)

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Reedsternberg

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110
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Suffix meaning blood condition

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Aemia

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111
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A cell in bone marrow giving rise to different types of blood cells is a what cell?

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Stem

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112
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Abnormal reduction of all blood cells

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Pancytopenia

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113
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A virus that causes enteritis and retinitis

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Cytomegalovirus

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114
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Second-line immune defence results in what sort of response?

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Imflammatory

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115
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A general increase in red blood cells causing blood consistency to be viscous (two words)

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Polycyt Haemiavera

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116
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Suffix meaning stop, control

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Stasis

117
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A form of anaemia where there is iron overload

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Sideroblastic

118
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Separation of blood into its parts

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Apheresis

119
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Increase in neutrophils

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Neutrophilia

120
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Process of formation of erythrocytes

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Erythropoiesis

121
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Mildly elevated white cell count

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Leukocytosis

122
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Combining form meaning protection

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Immuno

123
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Excision of a lymph gland

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Lymphadenectomy

124
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Combining form meaning eat, swallow

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Phago

125
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Small red blood cells

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Microcytosis

126
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Giving blood or bone marrow for your own use is known as what sort of collection?

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Autologous

127
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Abnormal decrease in red blood cells

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Erythropenia

128
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Enlargement of extremities

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Acromegaly

129
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Suffix means hormone

A

One

130
Q

Diabetic neuropathy involves these

A

Nerves

131
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White patches on the skin of the hands and feet

A

Vitiligo

132
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Moon facies and a plethoric appearance is seen in this syndrome

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Cushings

133
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Chemicals that act on the nervous system to reduce sensitivity to pain

A

Endorphins

134
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Another name for growth hormone

A

Somatotrophin

135
Q

Calcitonin is secreted by this gland

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Thyroid

136
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This produces releasing factors and chemicals that affect the pituitary gland

A

Hypothalamus

137
Q

Can result from increased PTH secretion (3 words)

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Osteitis Fibro Sacystica

138
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Hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, the outer part of the adrenal glands

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Corticosteroids

139
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Another name for the posterior lobe of the pituitary

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Neurohypophysis

140
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A gland that secretes a substance to the surface is a what gland?

A

Exocrine

141
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A gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream is a what gland?

A

Endocrine

142
Q

DKA stands for diabetic what?

A

Ketoacidosis

143
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Accumulation of too much of an alkaline substance is metabolic what?

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Alkalosis

144
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Gland which secretes aldosterone

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Adrenal

145
Q

Gland located in the mediastinum that secretes thymosin

A

Thymus

146
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One of two lower chambers of the heart

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Ventricle

147
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Smallest blood vessel

A

Capillary

148
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Area of dead tissue

A

Infarction

149
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Largest artery in the body

A

Aorta

150
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Abbreviation for procedure where blood vessels are anastomosed to coronary arteries to detour around blockages

A

CABG

151
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Abbreviation for ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction

A

STEMI

152
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Pacemaker of the heart (two words)

A

Sinoatrialnode

153
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Disease of the heart muscle

A

Cardiomyopathy

154
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Dilatation or bulging out of the wall of the heart, aorta or any artery

A

Aneurysm

155
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Suture of a vein

A

Phleborrhaphy

156
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Brief discharges of electricity across the chest to stop arrhythmias

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Defibrillation

157
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

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Endocarditis

158
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Normal cardiac rhythm (two words)

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Sinus Rhythm

159
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Excision of a part of the membrane surrounding the heart

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Pericardiectomy

160
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Awareness of a pounding heart

A

Palpitation

161
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Narrowing or stricture of a valve

A

Stenosis

162
Q

A small artery in the body

A

Arteriole

163
Q

Slow heart beat

A

Bradycardia

164
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Prefix for rapid, fast

A

Tachy

165
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No contractions of the heart

A

Asystole

166
Q

Clusters of air sacs

A

Alveoli

167
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Head cold

A

Coryza

168
Q

Fine hairs in the nasal cavity

A

Cilia

169
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Only able to breathe in an upright position

A

Orthopnoea

170
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Incomplete expansion of alveoli

A

Atelectasis

171
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Deficient oxygen in tissues and organs

A

Hypoxia

172
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Spasm and narrowing of the bronchi, leading to bronchial airway obstruction

A

Asthma

173
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Whooping cough

A

Pertussis

174
Q

Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

A

Pyothorax

175
Q

A loss of stability of the chest wall due to injury to the chest is a what chest?

A

Flail

176
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Muscle separating the chest and abdomen

A

Diaphragm

177
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Measurement of the air capacity of the lungs

A

Spirometry

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Surgical removal of one of the lobes of the lungs

A

Lobectomy

179
Q

Incision into the trachea

A

Tracheotomy

180
Q

Malignant tumour arising in the pleura and associated with exposure to asbestos

A

Mesothelioma

181
Q

Combining form for a small bronchus

A

Bronchiolo

182
Q

Chronic abnormal dilatation of one or more bronchi

A

Bronchiectasis

183
Q

Acute form of laryngotracheobronchitis

A

Croup

184
Q

Pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as a spasm or seizure

A

Paroxysmal

185
Q

Nose bleed

A

Epistaxis

186
Q

Membrane covering of the bone

A

Periosteum

187
Q

What EMG stands for

A

Electromyography

188
Q

Fluid-filled cyst arising from a tendon or joint capsule in the wrist

A

Ganglion

189
Q

Posterior curvature in the thoracic spine

A

Kyphosis

190
Q

Anterior curvature in the lumbar region

A

Lordosis

191
Q

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint space

A

Arthrocentesis

192
Q

Cord-like tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, allowing the muscle to pull on the bone

A

Tendon

193
Q

Knock knee is genu what?

A

Valgum

194
Q

Long, fibrous strap that fastens a bone to another bone

A

Ligament

195
Q

Combining form for the ilium

A

Ilio

196
Q

A muscle that moves a limb sideways away from the body

A

Abductor

197
Q

Stiff neck, with head drawn to one side due to a muscular contraction

A

Torticollis

198
Q

Nodes at the distal phalangeal joints of fingers

A

Heberdens

199
Q

Bone pain

A

Osteodynia

200
Q

Surgical repair of a muscle

A

Myoplasty

201
Q

Displacement of a bone from it’s joint

A

Dislocation

202
Q

Abnormal swelling of a metatarsophalangeal joint due to ill-fitting shoes

A

Bunion

203
Q

Fracture at the lower end of the radius near the wrist joint with displacement of the distal fragment dorsally

A

Colles

204
Q

Section of necrotic bone that has separated from healthy bone

A

Sequestrum

205
Q

Cell which makes new bone and repairs bone damage

A

Osteoblast

206
Q

Combining form for a striated muscle

A

Rhabdomyo

207
Q

Type of joint that allows movement in one direction

A

Hinge

208
Q

Fluid within the labyrinth of the inner ear

A

Endolymph

209
Q

Combining form for wrinkle

A

Rhytido

210
Q

Light-sensitive nerve cell layer of the eye

A

Retina

211
Q

Surgical creation of an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the ear

A

Fenestration

212
Q

The system consisting of the skin, hair, nails and glands is known as the what system?

A

Integumentary

213
Q

Ear wax

A

Cerumen

214
Q

A noise in the ears, as ringing, buzzing or roaring

A

Tinnitus

215
Q

Combining form for old age

A

Presbyo

216
Q

Another word for a stye

A

Hordeolum

217
Q

Profuse sweating

A

Diaphoresis

218
Q

Redness of skin

A

Erythema

219
Q

Removal of the eyeball with maintenance of adjacent structures of the eye socket

A

Enucleation

220
Q

A sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings

A

Vertigo

221
Q

A blackhead is an open what?

A

Comedo

222
Q

Clear dome at the front of the eye

A

Cornea

223
Q

Long, high frequency electric sparks are used to destroy tissue, especially of the skin

A

Fulguration

224
Q

Pin sized haemorrhagic spots on the skin

A

Petechiae

225
Q

Lesions that run together or are joined

A

Confluent

226
Q

White of the eye

A

Sclera

227
Q

Thickened area of the epidermis

A

Keratosis

228
Q

Unequal vision in two eyes

A

Anisopia

229
Q

Absense of the crystalline lens of the eye

A

Aphakia

230
Q

Small blister

A

Vesicle

231
Q

Complete loss of sound perception

A

Anacusis

232
Q

Skin condition caused by a fungus

A

Dermatomyocosis

233
Q

Scar left by healed wound

A

Cicatrix

234
Q

Constant involuntary movements of the eyeballs

A

Nystagmus

235
Q

Combining form for eardrum

A

Tympano

236
Q

Another name for herpes zoster

A

Shingles

237
Q

Inflammation of the middle ear caused by bacterial infection and production of pus is what sort of otitis media?

A

Suppurative

238
Q

Double vision

A

Diplopia

239
Q

Night blindness

A

Nyctalopia

240
Q

Abnormal overflow of tears

A

Epiphora

241
Q

Suffix for hearing

A

Acusis

242
Q

Small bone in the ear

A

Ossicle

243
Q

Tapeworm infection

A

Cestodiasis

244
Q

Malignant smooth muscle tumour

A

Leiomyosarcoma

245
Q

Change in the genetic material of a cell

A

Mutation

246
Q

Disease caused by a protozoa parasite carried by mosquitoes

A

Malaria

247
Q

Periods when no sign of disease are present

A

Remission

248
Q

A tumour is said to be this if it degenerates in response to radiation

A

Radiosensitive

249
Q

An organism that lives and grows in the absence of atmospheric oxygen

A

Anaerobe

250
Q

Wide excision removing tumour, organ of origin and all surrounding tissue in the body space

A

Exenteration

251
Q

This sort of infection is present in immunocompromised patients

A

Opportunistic

252
Q

Another name for German measles

A

Rubella

253
Q

Extent of spread of a tumour throughout the body

A

Stage

254
Q

Benign growth derived from epithelium

A

Papilloma

255
Q

Degree of maturity or differentiation of a tumour under the microscope

A

Grade

256
Q

Berry shaped bacteria

A

Cocci

257
Q

Group of viruses transmitted to humans by the bite of a blood sucking insect

A

Arbovirus

258
Q

Agents from the environment that can cause damage to DNA and produce cancer

A

Carcinogen

259
Q

Implantation of small seeds of radioactive material directly into or in close proximity to a tumour

A

Brachytherapy

260
Q

Combination of treatments of cancer is known as what therapy?

A

Adjuvant

261
Q

This sort of infection is also known as a hospital acquired infection

A

Nosocomial

262
Q

Reversion of cells to more primitive or immature forms

A

Anaplasia

263
Q

Spread evenly throughout affected tissue

A

Diffuse

264
Q

Infectious agent only able to replicate within a living cell

A

Virus

265
Q

Fear of heights

A

Acrophobia

266
Q

Loss of memory

A

Amnesia

267
Q

Agent that is used to treat bacterial infection

A

Antibiotic

268
Q

This sort of schizophrenia is characterised predominantly by delusions of persecution and megalomania

A

Paranoid

269
Q

Abbreviation meaning to be taken twice a day

A

BID

270
Q

A false perception

A

Illusion

271
Q

Unexpected effect of a drug

A

Idiosyncrasy

272
Q

Agent that reduces fever

A

Antipyretic

273
Q

Drugs that relieve constipation

A

Cathartics

274
Q

Delusion where the person considers him/herself possessed of greatness

A

Megalomania

275
Q

Uncontrollable thoughts or impulses to perform an act, often repetitively

A

Compulsion

276
Q

Suffix meaning feeling, bearing

A

Phoria

277
Q

To be taken in the morning

A

Mane

278
Q

Another name for antipsychotic drugs

A

Neuroleptics

279
Q

An artificially induced trancelike state in which the subject is highly susceptible to suggestion oblivious to all else

A

Hypnosis

280
Q

Application of drugs locally on the skin or mucous membranes is known as what application?

A

Topical

281
Q

Abbreviation for therapy using an electric current to cause unconsciousness or convulsion

A

ECT

282
Q

Agent given to relieve anxiety

A

Anxiolytic

283
Q

Physical and physiological dependence on a drug

A

Addiction

284
Q

Combining form meaning sensitivity to pain

A

Algeso

285
Q

Reference listing of drugs

A

Mims

286
Q

Severe type of pervasive development disorder

A

Autism

287
Q

Combining form meaning feeling, sensation

A

Aesthesio

288
Q

Particles of a drug suspended in air

A

Aerosol

Medical Terminology Revision (21 decks)

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