Exam 3 Flashcards
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abscess
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a circumscribed collection of pus accompanying an acute localized infection or a cavity formed by liquefactive necrosis (from the Latin abscessus = a going away.
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acne
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inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin with characteristic eruptions and lesions (from the Greek akme = point of efflorescence).
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adipose
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atty, pertaining to fat (from the Latin adeps = fat + -ose = filled with.
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alopecia
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natural or abnormal loss of hair, complete, localized or generalized (from the Greek alopekia = fox mange, alopex = fox).
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bulla
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a large blister filled with fluid (from the Latin bulla – a bubble).
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carbuncle
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a deep-seated pyogenic inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues which terminates in dead tissue (from the Latin diminutive carbunculus = small live coal, carbuncle).
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dermatomycosis
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fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes, yeast, and other fungi (from the Greek words derma = skin + mykes = fungus, mushroom + -osis = condition.
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desquamation
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shedding of the epidermis (from the Latin desquamare = to shed scales, to peel off).
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ecchymosis
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bruise. A purplish skin discoloration (changing to greenish brown or yellow) caused by the extravasation of blood into the skin (from the Greek ekchymosis = extravasation, derived from ekchymoun = to shed juice and thus to shed blood)
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eczema
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generic term for a skin inflammation (from the Greek ekzema, derived from ek = out + zein = to boil).
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eponychium
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cuticle. The layer of epidermis that overlaps and protects the nail root (from the Greek epi- + onyx = nail).
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erythema
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redness over the skin caused by capillary dilation (from the Greek erythema = redness of the skin, from erythainein to redden).
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eschar
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a thick crust of dead, coagulated tissue that develops subsequent to a severe burn (from the Greek eschara = a scab caused by burning).
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exfoliation
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the scaling off of dead tissues (from Latin ex- = out + folium = leaf).
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furuncle
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a boil (from the Latin furunculus = a boil).
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hyponychium
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The nail bed (from the Greek hypo- = under + onyx = nail).
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impetigo
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a contagious bacterial infection (staph or strep) of the skin characterized by superficial vesicles that rupture and leave a thick yellowish crust.(from the Latin impetere = to attack, infest, invade).
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keratosis
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any overgrowths of the horny layer of the epidermis as in the development of a callus or wart.
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laceration
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a jagged wound or cut in the flesh (from the Latin lacerare – to tear).
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lanugo
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downy hair covering the body (from the Latin lanugo = the fine hairs of plants or the first soft down the beard, from lana = wool).
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lentigo
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benign small brown macule on the skin with an irregular border caused by a deposition of melanin pigment in the basal cell layer (from the Latin lentigo = freckle, derived from lens, lentis = lentil).
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lichen
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a papule or aggregation of papules that results in a patterning similar to lichen (from the Greek leichen = a tree moss)
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lupus erythematosus
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illness characterized by recurring reddish skin lesions that heal (from the Latin lupus = wolf. So named because the inflammation of the malar areas of the face seemed to render in its sufferers a wolf-like appearance.
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macule
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a spot or patch of discoloration on the skin (from the Latin macula = spot).
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node
a knob, a circumscribed swelling or mass of tissue (from the Latin nodus = knot).
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nodule
a small node (from the Latin diminutive nodulus = little node).
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pachyderma
abnormal thickening of the skin (from the Greek pachys = thick + derma = skin).
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pallor
unusual paleness in the skin (from the Latin pallor = pale color, paleness).
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papilla
a small nipple-like process or protuberance.
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papule
reddish circumscribed elevated area on the skin that may be pedunculated, sessile or filiform (from the Latin papula = pimple).
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paronychia
inflammation of the the nail fold caused by bacteria (staph and strep) or fungi (from the Greek para- = along + onyx = nail).
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pediculosis
suffering from an infestation of lice (from the Latin pediculus = a louse + Greek -osis = condition).
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piebaldism
patches with the absence of pigmentation in the hair of the scalp, resulting in a streaked appearance
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pemphigoid
similar to pemphigus (from the Greek pemphigodes = breaking out in blisters)
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pemphigus
a chronic disease of adults indicated by successive occurrence of bullae which appear suddenly on the skin and disappear leaving pigmented spots (from the Greek pemphix = breath, air and employed by Hippocrates and Galen in reference to blisters).
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perionychium
the epidermis surrounding the nail.
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perspiration
watery fluid produced by the sweat (sudiferous) glands.
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petechiae
small purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin which appear in certain severe fevers and similar spots occurring on serous or mucous membranes (Italian petecchiae = skin spots, the Italian term may be derived from the Latin petigo = scab, eruption).
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pore
an opening in the skin (from the Greek word poros = passageway).
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pruritus
Severe itching. (from the Latin pruritus = itching)
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psoriasis
A common, genetically determined dermatitis consisting of discrete reddish or pink lesions surmounted by characteristic silvery scales (Greek psoriasis = itching).
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pustule
a small circumscribed elevation of the skin containing pus (from the Latin word pustula).
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sebaceous cyst
a cyst filled with sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland.
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seborrhea
hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands marked by increased sebaceous secretion (from the Latin word sebum = tallow, suet, grease + the Greek word rhoia = flow).
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scabies
a skin disease with vesicular eruptions and intense pruritus caused by a mite (from the Latin verb scabo = to scratch) .
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tinea pedis
athlete’s foot. a fungal disease of the skin and nails of the foot (from the Latin word tinea = worm + pedis = of the foot).
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urticaria
hives. a vascular skin reaction characterized by the eruption of slightly elevated patches or wheals, which are associated with severe pruritus (from the Latin word urtica = stinging nettle, and by extension a sting or itch).
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vesicle
a small sac containing liquid. A small blister on the skin containing serous fluid (from the Latin diminutive word vesiculum = little bladder or bag, derived from vesica = bladder, bag).
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vitiligo
a skin disorder characterized by depigmented patches surrounded by areas of normal pigmentation (from the Latin word vitium = blemish, defect + the suffix -igo = condition of disease.
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wheal
circular elevation on the skin, pale in center, reddish on the periphery, accompanied by itching, as seen in urticaria (from the Anglo-Saxon word hwele
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xeroderma
a chronic skin condition characterized by rough dry skin (from the Greek words xeros = dry, parched + derma = skin).
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The term "integumentary" is also related to the Latin verb "tegere," which means
to cover
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Which of the following is not a function of the integumentary system?
providing structure for the musculo-skeletal system
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The skin is part of the integumentary system.
true
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The skin is composed of which of the following parts (choose all that apply).
2. the hypodermis
3. the dermis
4. the epidermis
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the "hypodermis" should be ______ the outer surface of the skin.
beneath
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The hypodermis is also called the ______.
subcutis
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Which of the following is correct?:
1. epidermis (top layer); dermis (deepest layer); subcutis (middle layer)
2. epidermis (middle layer); dermis (top layer); subcutis (deepest layer)
3. epidermis (top layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (deepest layer)
4. epidermis (deepest layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (top layer)
3. epidermis (top layer); dermis (middle layer); hypodermis (deepest layer)
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The term "integumentary" derives from the Latin noun "integumentum," which means “a covering.”
true
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The epidermis is a ________ epithelium.
keratinized
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The term "keratinized" is derived from the Greek word "keras," which means.
horn
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Keratin gives skin its
toughness and rough texture
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the term "epithelium" should be ______.
singular
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Which part of the term "epithelium" is derived from the Greek word for "nipple?"
thel
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The epidermis is a ______ epithelium.
stratified squamous
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stratum corneum
horny layer
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stratum lucidum
clear layer
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stratum granulosum
granular layer
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stratum spinosum
prickly layer
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stratum basale
basal layer
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The term "squamous" is derived from the Latin term "squamosus" meaning "spiny, covered with spines."
false
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The term "stratum" is derived from the Latin word "stratum," which means ______
bed covering
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The stratum corneum consist of ______.
20-30 layers of dead flat cells filled with keratin
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The term "corneum" is derived from the Latin word "corneus," which means ______.
of horn, horny
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In the term "stratum lucidum," the term "lucidum" is derived from a ______ word, meaning "clear, bright."
latin
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The ______ stratum, is the only one with active cell division.
basale
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The dermis lies ______ the epidermis.
below
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The dermis has two layers: the papillary layer and the reticular layer.
true
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The term "papillary" is derived from the Latin word "papilla," which means ______.
nipple
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The term "reticular" is derived from the Latin word "reticulum," which means ______.
little net
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Which of the following are true (choose all that apply)?
The hypodermis can also be called the subcutis.
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Which of the following parts of the human body do not have hair (choose all that apply)?
lips, nipples, palms, soles of the feet, parts of the external genitalia
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The term ______ is used to mean "hair."
pili
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The papilla is enclosed by the hair matrix that contains inactive non-dividing cells that produce the hair.
false
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The term "matrix" is from the Latin word "matrix," which means ______.
womb
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______ occurs when hair stands up in response to cold temperatures or fear.
piloerection
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Which of the following are sudoriferous glands (choose all that apply)?
eccrine, apocrine, ceruminous, mammary
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The ______ is the most numerous type of sudoriferous gland
eccrine
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Ear wax is produced by the apocrine gland.
false
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The ancient Romans called ear wax "sordes aurium," which means ______.
dirt of the ears
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Which of the following glands secrete milk?
mammary
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Which part of the term "sudoriferous" is based on a Latin term meaning to "to bring forth?"
fer
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______ secrete their contents into a hair follicle or a pore on the skin surface.
Sebaceous glands
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A ______ is a flat horn-like modification of the epidermis that serves to protect the dorsal surface of the tip of the finger or toe.
nail
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A ______ is a circumscribed collection of pus accompanying an acute localized infection or a cavity formed by liquefactive necrosis.
abscess
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The term "pallor" means "unusal darkness in the skin."
false
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The term "pachyderma" means "abnormal thinning of the skin."
false
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The term "paronychia" means "inflammation of the nail fold caused by bacteria (staph and strep) or fungi."
true
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A "papule" is a "reddish circumscribed elevated area on the skin that may be pedunculated, sessile or filiform."
true
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Which of the following is the best definition for the term "macule?"
a spot or patch of discoloration on the skin
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A ______ can be defined as "a knob, a circumscribed swelling or mass of tissue."
node
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______ is defined as "patches with the absence of pigmentation in the hair of the scalp, resulting in a streaked appearance."
piebaldism
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Which of the following is the best definition for "pruritis?"
severe itching
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Which of the following terms are associated with itching (choose all that apply)?
scabies, urticaria, wheal
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The technical term for "athlete's foot" is ______.
tinea pedis
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Perspiration is produced by ________ glands.
sudoriferous
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the word division of "dermatomycosis" should be ________.
dermat / o / myc / osis
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The term _____ can apply to a callus.
keratosis
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the word division of "perionychium" should be ______.
peri / onych / ium
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Which of the following terms is defined as "a small sac containing liquid. A small blister on the skin containing serous fluid."
vesicle
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Which of the following terms does not have a diminutive suffix?
seborrhea
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for "epidermitis?"
inflammation of the top layers of the skin
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for "epidermolysis?"
loosening of the outermost layer of the skin
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What should be the proper word division for "epithelioblastoma?"
epitheli / o / blast / oma
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for "epithelioblastoma?"
an epithelial cell tumor
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, an "epitheliolysin" should ______.
destroy or dissolve epithelial cells
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "the excision of any papilla or papillae."
papillectomy
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "the shedding of the skin at regular intervals."
keratolysis
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What should be the proper word division for "maculopapular?"
macul / o / papul / ar
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following should be the best definition for "maculopapular?"
rash that has both flat stained regions and small elevated bumps or pimples
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "a tumor of cells lining the opening of the sweat glands?"
poroma
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "causing pruritis?"
pruritogenic
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Which of the following is not one of the primary functions of the nervous system?
somatic division
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Which of the nervous system functions include processing impulses from the sensory receptors?
integration
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The term "neuron" is derived from the Greek word "neuron," which means ______.
nerve
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Neurons are able to transmit information in the form of electorchemical changes, which are also called ______.
nerve impulses
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Which of the following is not part of the structure of a neuron?
subcutis
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The term "axon" is derived from the Greek word "axon," which means "axis."
true
129
The term "dendrite" is derived from the Greek word "dendron," which means "tree."
true
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Which of the following statements about dendrites is the most accurate?
Dendrites carry impulses to the cell body.
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The term "synapse" is derived from the Greek verb "synaptein," which means ______.
to join together
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Before assimilation, the prefix of the term "afferent" is ______.
ad
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Which of the following statements about afferent neurons is true?
Afferent neurons carry impulses from the sensory organs to the central nervous system
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Which part of the term "efferent" means "to carry?"
fer
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Which part of the term "efferent" means "to carry?"
enhanced transmission speed
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The term "gray matter" applies to those areas of the brain and spinal cord that have ______.
mostly nonmyelinated nerve fibers
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The term "medullated" is another word for the term ______.
myelinated
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The term "myelin" is derived from the Greek word "myelos," which means ______.
marrow
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The peripheral nervous system refers to the brain and the spinal cord, and serves as the integrative control center.
false
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The folds in the brain are called "sulci," which is derived from a Latin word meaning ______.
a furrow made by a plow
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The ______ is the seat of our conscious mind.
cerebral cortex
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All of the following are lobes of the cerebral cortex except ______.
callosum
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The two hemipsheres of the cerebral cortex are connected by the corpus parietalis
false
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The term "parietal" is derived from the Latin word "parietalis," which means ______.
of or belonging to a wall
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The parietal lobe was named after the (wall-like) parietal bone on either side of the skull.
true
146
Which of the following is not a functional area of the brain?
Arachnoid mater
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Which area of the brain is involved with the function of understanding speech?
Wernicke's area
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______ gives protection and buoyancy to the central nervous system structures?
cerebrospinal fluid
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The subarachnoid spaces are three connective tissue membranes that enclose and provide protection for the delicate structures of the central nervous system.
false
150
Which of the following is not one of the meninges?
astrocyte mater
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The term "mater" is the Latin word for "mother" but when referring to the meninges it means ______.
covering
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The ______ outnumber nuerons by a factor of 10 to 1.
glial
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Which of the following is not a glial cell?
pineal
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In the term "corpus callosum" the word "callosum" means ______.
hard
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Melatonin is secreted from the _____
pineal gland
156
The diencephalon includes the thalamos, the hypothalamus and the epithalamus.
true
157
The Greek physician Galen used the word "thalamos" to refer to the ______ at the base of the brain.
chambers
158
The ______ hangs from the hypothalamus on a stalk.
pituitary gland
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The term "pituitary" is related to the Greek word "ptuo," which means ______.
to spit
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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which part of the term "mesencephalon" means "mid?"
mes
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The mesencephalon is located ______ the diencephalon
below
162
The amygdala is also called the medulla
false
163
plegia
stroke
164
tax
order
165
ton
tone
166
vertig
a turning around
167
nystagm
drowsiness
168
lex
diction, speech, word, phrase
169
phasia
speech
170
gnos
knowledge
171
asthenia
weakness
172
lal
to talk, chatter
173
Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which part of the term "akinesia" means "without?"
a
174
The term "ataxia" means ______.
muscular incoordination
175
The term "agnosia" means "impaired reading ability with reduced comprehension."
false
176
Which of the following terms means "impairment of speech or comprehensible speech due to an acquired brain lesion?"
dysphasia
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Which part of the term "hypercholesterolemia" means "blood?"
emia
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The term "hypertension" means ______ than normal blood pressure.
higher
179
Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "neuroastrocytoma?"
neur / o / astrocyt / oma
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best definition for the term "neuroastrocytoma?"
a tumor of the central nervous system composed of neurons and glial cells
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "dendrophagocytosis?"
dendr / o / phag / o / cyt / osis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "dendrophagocytosis?"
dendr / o / phag / o / cyt / osis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best definition for the term "dendroid?"
treelike
184
Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "myelinolysis?"
myelin / o / lysis
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Which of the following terms should mean a disease of the brain?
cerebropathy
186
Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "meningoencephalomyelitis?"
mening / o / encephal / o / myel / itis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best definition for the term "meningoencephalitis?"
inflammation of the brain and its meninges
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what is the best word division for the term "glioblastoma?"
gli / o / blast / oma
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Which of the following terms should mean "surgical excision of a part of the medulla of the brain?"
medullectomy
189
Which of the following terms should mean "surgical excision of a part of the medulla of the brain?"
medullectomy
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Which of the following is not part of the Endocrine System?
the glandula
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The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete hormones.
true
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The term "gland" is ultimately derived from the Latin word "glans," meaning ______.
acorn
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The "crine" part of the term "endocrine" is derived from the Greek word "krinein," meaning ______.
to separate
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The endocrine system communicates with the vasopressin system to coordinate and integrate cellular activity and metabolic function.
false
195
The endocrine system is involved in the control of all of the following except ______.
the glandular lysic process
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Which of the following is not part of the endocrine system?
hypotonin gland
197
Hormones secreted by the endocrine system are involved in the regulation of gene expression and protein synthesis.
true
198
Hormones secreted by the endocrine system are involved in the control of the passage of leuteins across cell membranes.
false
199
The term "pineal" in pineal gland is derived from the Latin word "pinea," which means ______.
pine cone
200
Which of the following is true regarding the pituitary gland?
t hangs down from the brain on the infundibulum.
201
______ is another name for the anterior pituitary.
Adenohypophysis
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The thyroid is located at the ______.
base of neck
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The term "thyroid" is partially derived from the Greek word, "thyreos," which means ______.
shield
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The thyroid gland secretes the hormone ______.
thyroxine
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The hormone thyroxine regulates all of the following except ______.
phosphate levels
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Hypothyroidism can be defined as ______
underproduction of thyroxine
207
The term "goiter" is derived from the Latin word "guttur," meaning ______.
throat
208
Which of the following is a cause of goiters?
iodine deficiency
209
In the term "parathyroid," the prefix "para" means ______.
beside
210
______ targets bone and kidneys, and regulates plasma calcium and phosphate levels.
PTH
211
The prefix "para" is derived from ______.
greek
212
Which part of the term "adrenal" is derived from a Latin word meaning "kidney?"
ren
213
The adrenal cortex secretes all of the following hormones except for ______.
norepinephrine
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The hormones involved in the "fight or flight" response are secreted by the adrenal medulla.
true
215
______ increases heart rate, force of contraction and vasodilation.
Epinephrine
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The Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.
pancreas
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Which part of the term "diabetes mellitus" is derived from a Latin word for "sweetened with honey?"
mellitus
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Which part of the term "diabetes mellitus" is derived from a Greek word meaning "siphon?"
diabetes
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The term "gonad" is derived from the Greek word ______, meaning "seed," "offspring," or "generation."
gone
220
The term "gonad" is only applied to the male sex glands.
false
221
Testosterone stimulates all of the following except ______.
follicle stimulating hormone
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The term "ovary" is derived from the Greek term "ovarium," meaning "egg receptacle."
false
223
The ovaries secrete the steroid hormone "estrogen."
true
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The term "estrogen" is partially derived from the Greek word "oistros," which is related to ______.
mad passion or vehement desire
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The term "progesterone" is partially derived from the Latin word "gestare," which means ______
to bear
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Progesterone prepares the endometrium of the uterus to receive the fertilized ovum.
true
227
The _______ produces estrogen and progesterone.
corpus luteum
228
Which of the following combining terms is derived from a Greek word meaning "to arouse?"
hormon/o
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Which of the following combining terms is partially derived from the Greek word for "flesh?"
pancreat/o
230
The Greek word for urine is ______.
ouron
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what should be the proper word division of the term "polyuria?"
poly / ur / ia
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Thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland.
true
233
Which of the following is the Greek word for "body?"
soma
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Which of the following combining terms means "gland?"
aden/o
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The combining term men/o is derived from the Greek word "menos," which means ______.
month
236
Which part of the term "polydipsia" is derived from the Greek word for "thirst?"
dipsia
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All of the following combining terms refer to the "kidney" except ______?
aden/o
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Which part of the term "oligomenorrhea" means "small, little, few?"
oligo
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "a disease of the pineal gland?"
pinealopathy
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "excision of the thyroid gland?"
thyroidectomy
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "pertaining to the thymus gland?"
thymic
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following is the best word division for the term "gonorrhea?"
gon / o / rrhea
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "pertaining to the kidneys and skin
enocutaneous
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "the production of hormones?"
hormonopoiesis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following is the best word division be for the term "pancreatolithiasis?"
pancreat / o / lith / iasis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "resembling a testis?"
testoid
247
Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "ovarian pain?"
ovaralgia
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms should mean "enlarged adrenal gland?"
adrenomegaly
249
The ______ is the white fibrous layer forming the outer covering of the eye.
sclera
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The term "sclera" is derived from the Greek word ______, which means "hard."
skleros
251
The ______ is the transparent, fibrous tunic of the eye.
cornea
252
The cornea is an important refractory structure of the eye
true
253
The term "cornea" is derived from the Latin word "corneus," which means ______.
horny
254
The combining forms for cornea are corne/o and ______.
kerat/o
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The ______ is a colored membrane capable of contraction and expansion to allow more or less light through the pupil.
iris
256
The term "iris" is derived from the Greek word "iris," which means ______.
rainbow
257
The combining form for iris is irid/o.
true
258
The term ______ is derived from a Greek word meaning "skinlike."
choroid
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The choroid is a vascular tissue layer located between the sclera and the retina that supplies blood to the outer retina.
true
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The term ______ is derived from a Latin word meaning "pertaining to the eyelash."
ciliary
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The Ciliary Body forms a ring around the part of the eye where suspensory ligaments are attached.
true
262
The term "retina" is derived from a Latin word meaning ______.
net
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The ______ is made up of two Latin words, meaning "spot" and "yellow."
macula lutea
264
the combining form phot/o is derived from the Greek word "phos/photos," which means ______.
light
265
Which of the following statements is true regarding rods and cones?
Cones are photoreceptors responsive to bright light and color vision while rods are sensitive to dim light.
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The combining form core/o relates to the ______.
pupil
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the pupil?
Dim light makes it dilate while strong light makes it contract.
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The vitreus body of the eye is a transparent, jellylike mass covering the outer edge of the eyeball.
false
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The term "vitreus" is derived from a Latin word meaning ______.
glass
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The hyaloid canal is a lymph channel in the vitreous body extending from the cornea to the lens.
false
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The term "hyaloid" is derived from a Greek word meaning ______
glass
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The combining term dakry/o is derived from a Greek word meaning ______.
tear
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The word "ear" is derived from which of the following languages?
anglo saxon
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The combining form for the word "ear" is ______.
ot/o
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Which of the following is not a part of the ear?
Blepharon
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The cochlea is derived from a Greek word meaning ______.
land snail
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Which part of the term "ossicle" is a Latin diminutive term?
cle
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The term "stapes" is derived from a Latin word meaning ______.
stirrup
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Which of the following is not one of the ossicles?
Tympanic membrane
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The term "malleus" received its name because it is similar in shape to a ______.
hammer
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The eardrum is also known as the Tympanic membrane.
true
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The Eustachian tube is the auditory canal running from the middle ear to the pharynx.
true
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The outer margin of the external ear is called the ______.
helix
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The term "helix" is derived from a Greek word meaning ______.
coil
285
Which of the following conditions involves the eyelids?
blepharitis
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Which part of the term "cellulitis" is the diminutive?
ul
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Which of the following terms includes a combining term for the word "tear?"
dacryosistitis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, what which of the following is the best way to divid the term "dacryocystorhinostomy?"
dacry / o / cyst / o / rhin / o / stomy
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Which of the following terms includes a Greek prefix for "on?"
episcleritis
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Which of the following terms specifically involves the cornea?
keratitis
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Which of the following terms should mean "the surgical formation of an opening in the sclera?"
sclerostomy
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Which of the following terms should mean "a disease of the cornea?"
keratopathy
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Which of the following is the best definition for the term "iridoplegia?"
paralysis of the sphincter of the iris
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Which of the following terms should mean "the excision of a portion of the ciliary body or ciliary border of the eyelid?"
ciliectomy
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely involve "a detachment of the retina?"
retinodialysis
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely involve "the slow reaction of the pupil of the eye?"
pupilloplegia
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely involve "a purulent discharge from the eyelid?"
blepharopyorrhea
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following is the best way to divide the term "blepharoadenoma?"
blephar / o / aden / oma
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Using your knowledge of medical terminology, which of the following is the best definition for blepharoadenoma?"
a glandular tumor of the eyelid
