Definitions Two

Question 1

incubation

Answer 1

process of promoting growth of microbial or tissue cultures

Question 2

ketones

Answer 2

chemicals produced during fat metabolism

Question 3

augmented

Answer 3

having made greater in size

Question 4

holter monitor

Answer 4

portable ekg that monitors over 24 hour period

Question 5

dysuria

Answer 5

painful or difficult urination

Question 6

dialysis

Answer 6

the process of removing waste from the blood not filtered by kidneys

Question 7

dyspnea

Answer 7

difficult or painful breathing

Question 8

ectopic beat

Answer 8

originates outside of the SA node

Question 9

lithotripsy

Answer 9

surgical crushing of stones

Question 10

histology

Answer 10

microscopic study of cells and tissues

Question 11

culture

Answer 11

process in which specimens are placed in a substance to allow organism growth

Question 12

parasitology

Answer 12

study of parasites

Question 13

calibration

Answer 13

determines accuracy of instruments

Question 14

microscope

Answer 14

instrument used to magnify objects not visible to the naked eye

Question 15

turbidity

Answer 15

urine that is cloudy or hazy

Question 16

specific gravity

Answer 16

reflects ability of the kidney to dilute urine

Question 17

nitrate

Answer 17

indicates bacteria in urine