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The outermost layer of the skin which is called the

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Epidermis

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Gestational diabetes mellitus only occurs in _____”

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Pregnant women

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The term Azoospermia refers to

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The absence of sperm

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The direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina is called

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A colposcopy

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The medical term for what is commonly called a facelift is

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Rhytidectomy

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The condition of deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands is called

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Hypogonadism

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The patient’s consistency and accuracy in following a prescribed regimen is

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Compliance

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A _____ medication that is administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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Transdermal

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The ____ is a coiled tube at the upper part of each testicle

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Epididymis

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The medical term for an ingrown toenail is

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Onychocryptosis

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The surgical removal of uterine fibroids is called

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Myomectomy

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Crossmatch tests are blood tests performed to ______

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Determine blood compatibility before a blood transfusion

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The term ____ refers to an acute or chronic infection of the skin fold around a nail

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Paronychia

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The surgical removal of the thymus gland is called a

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Thymectomy

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A fluid filled sac in the scrotum along a spermatic cord leading from the testicles is the

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A hydrocele

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The medical term for a skin graft is _____

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Dermatoplasty

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Inflammation of the glans penis is called

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Balanitis

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The presence of ketones in the urine is called

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Ketonuria

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AKA hives, the term ____ refers to itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction

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Urticaria

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The medical term ____ refers to tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall

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Colporrhexis

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The surgical removal of the penial gland is called a

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Pinealectomy

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The term _____ refers to any acute, inflammatory,pus-forming bacterial skin infection

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Pyoderma

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Another name for adrenaline is

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Epinephrine

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The surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands is called

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Parathyroidectomy

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A ___ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
Dermatologist
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What does an antipyretic medication do?
Prevents or reduces fever
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A subcutaneous injection is injected ___
Into the fatty layer just below the skin
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The term which describes pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period
Dysmenorrhea
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Very small pinpoint hemorrhages that are less than 2 mm in diameter are
Petechiae
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The presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called ______
Hirsutism
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Using hands to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts is called
Palpation
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The inner layer of the uterus which consists of specialized epithelial mucosa is called the ____
Endometrium
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The destruction of skin tissue by burning is called
Cauterization
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Sharp pain in the scrotum caused by twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels is called _____
Testicular torsion
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The term_____ refers to the production and excretion of perspiration
Hidrosis
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The medical term ____ describes an extremely high body temperature
Hyperthermia
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What can result from insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone
Can Result in diabetes insipidus
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What term refers to the narrowing of the opening of the foreskin
Phimosis
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AKA thyromegaly, a _____ is an abnormal non-malignant enlargement of the thyroid gland
Goiter
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A fungal infection of the nail is called ____
Onychomycosis
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A ____ is a licensed specialist who formulates and dispenses prescribed medications
Pharmacist
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The muscular middle layer of the uterus is called the ____
Myometrium
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An abnormal electrolyte balance due to excessive secretion of aldosterone is called ____
Aldosteronism
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The removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele is called
A varicocelectomy
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Excess secretion of the hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism is called
Hyperpituitarism
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A factor that makes the use of a drug or treatment dangerous or ill-advised is a
Contraindication
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The presence of blood in the seminal fluid is called _____
Hematospermia
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Inflammation of the matrix of the nail is called onychitis or _____
Onychia
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The term ____refers to an accumulation of pus in a fallopian tube
Pyosalpinx
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An inactive substance such as a sugar pill or liquid is called
Placebo
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The process of sperm formation is called
Spermatogenesis
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A surgical incision into the perineum to prevent tearing of tissues during childbirth
An episiotomy
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A puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid is called a
Pericardiocentesis
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The condition characterized by deficiency or absence of pigment in skin,hair, and irises is _______
Albinism
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An instrument used to enlarge an opening of a canal or cavity is a ____&
Speculum
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The ____ specializes in treating and diagnosing diseases of the Endocrine glands
Endocrinologist
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AKA itching, ____ is associated with most forms of dermatitis
Pruritis
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Postpartum vaginal discharge which can continue for 4-6 weeks after childbirth is called _____
Lochia
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The ____ is a dark pigmented area that surrounds the nipple on the breast
Areola
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The condition called ____ is caused by an extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion
Myxedema
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The medical term for nail-biting or nail eating is
Onychophagia
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The medical term for an undescended testicle is ____
Cryptorchidism
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Inflammation of the thymus gland is called ____
Thymitis
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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is called _____
Gynecomastia
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The presence of blood in the urine is called _____
Hematuria
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The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes is a ____
Salpingectomy
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The auscultation sound that is a high pitched musical breathing sound due to a blocked throat
Stridor
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The Auscultation sound ____ is an abnormal sound or murmur heard when auscultating an artery
Bruit
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A crackle like lung sound heard during inspiration is a ______
Rale
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Coarse rattling sounds that are somewhat like snoring
Rhonchi
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An abnormal sound which is a common sign of a defective heart valve is a _____
Murmur
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The term ____ describes any position in which the patient is lying down
Recumbent
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AKA an ovariectomy,the term _____ refers to the removal of one or both ovaries
Oophorectomy
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The medical term for profuse sweating is
Diaphoresis
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The endoscopic surgery called ______ is performed to repair an undescended testicle
Orchiopexy
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The _____ is the pale half moon shaped region at every nail root ,most easily seen in the thumbnail
Lunula
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The hormone ______ is secreted by the pancreatic islets in response to high blood glucose levels
Insulin
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AKA vasectomy reversal, a ________ attempts to restore male fertility
Vasovasostomy
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What hormone influences sleep wakefulness portions of the circadian cycle
Melatonin
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What hormone is involved for the regulation of appetite
Leptin
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What hormone moves calcium into storage in the bones and teeth
Calcitonin
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What hormone stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
Oxytocin
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What hormone responds to low levels of glucose in the bloodstream
Glucagon
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The medical term for a woman who has never been pregnant
Nulligravida
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A woman who has given birth 2 or more times
Multiparous
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AKA venipuncture, _____ is the puncture of a vein ,to draw blood
Phlebotomy
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The medical term ______ means excessive thirst. This is a symptom of hyperglycemia
Polydipsia

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