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Chemical substances that allow messages to cross a neuron’s synapse to a target receptor are _____

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Neurotransmitters

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A surgical procedure in which a new opening is created in the labyrinth to restore lost hearing is _____

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Fenestration

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The term Myelitis is used to describe inflammation of _____

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The spinal cord

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Convergence is the ability to ______

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Move the eyes inward toward each other

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The measurement of intraocular pressure is called ____

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Tonometry

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The series of wave-like contractions that moves food forward into the digestive system is___

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Perisalsis

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The procedure that removes waste products from patients whose kidneys no longer function is ___

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Dialysis

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The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system is ____

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A Neurologist

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The last and longest portion of the small intestine is the _____

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ileum

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Bleeding from the urethra is called ____

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Urethrorrhagia

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The medical term for the white of the eyes is the

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Sclera

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The twisting of the intestine on itself , causing an obstruction is called

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Volvulus

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The term ________ describes the dilation of one or both kidneys

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Hydronephrosis

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Commonly called a headache, the term _____ refers to pain the head

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Cephalgia or Cephalalgia

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Dacroadenitis is inflammation of _____

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A lacrimal gland

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Bleeding from the ear is called

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Otorrhagia

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The surgical removal of the ileum is called

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Ileectomy

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The tube that extends from the bladder to the exterior of the body is the

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Urethra

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The narrow tubes that lead from the middle ear to the nasal cavity and throat are called the

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Eustachian tubes

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A congenital herniation of brain tissue through a gap in the skull is called

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An encephalocele

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The surgical repair of a nerve or nerves is called

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Neuroplasty

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The surgical suturing of a wound or defect in the bladder is

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A cystorrhaphy

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A urinary problem due to interference with the normal nerve pathways Associated with urination is called

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A neurogenic bladder

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What surrounds and supports the teeth

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The periodontium

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What is the structure that hangs from the free edge of the soft palate is the
Uvula
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A common slow-growing and usually benign tumor of the meninges is called a
Meningioma
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The surgical removal of all or part of the liver is called
Hepatectomy
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The condition of ringing, buzzing or roaring in the ears is called
Tinnitis
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The medical term for what is commonly called fainting is
Syncope
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A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is a
Cholangiography
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Pain in the bladder is called Cystodynia or
Cystalgia
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A violent shaking up or jarring of the brain is called
A concussion
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The flow of pus from the ear is called
Otopyorrhea
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Inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and possibly loss of function is called
Neuritis
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Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth is called
Stomatitis
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The term cognition refers to
Mental activities such as thinking, learning and memory
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Herniation of the bladder through the Vaginal wall is called
Cystocele
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The presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in urine is called
Hyperproteinuria
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A sensory perception experienced in the absence of external stimulation is called a
Hallucination
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A surgical incision into the thalamus is called a
Thalamotomy
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A false personal belief that is maintained despite evidence to the contrary is called a
Delusion
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AKA a Blind Spot, a _____ is an abnormal area of diminished vision amid normal vision
Scotoma
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The term ____ refers to excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomach
Gastrorrhea
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Lack of adequate saliva due to diminished secretions by the salivary glands is called
Xerostomia
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The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder is called
Cholelithiasis
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The largest and uppermost portion of the brain is the
Cerebrum
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Commonly called an earache, ____ means pain in the ear
Otalgia
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The narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine is the
Pylorus
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Abnormal enlargement of the liver is called
Hepatomegaly
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The term _____ refers to the surgical freeing of a kidney from adhesions
Nephrolysis
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Eversion of the edge of an eyelid is called
Ectropion
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The medical term for what is commonly called'cross eyes' is
Esotropia
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A surgical incision into the eye's orbits is called
Orbitotomy
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The surgical fixation of a floating kidney is called
Nephrorrhaphy or Nephropexy
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The ___ is an instrument used to examine the external ear canal
Otoscope
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The gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages is called
Presbycusis
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Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is called
Causalgia
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The ___ is the tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach
Esophagus
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Inflammation of the cornea is called
Keratitis
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Vomiting of blood is called
Hematemesis
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The surgical repair, restoration or alteration of the pinna of the ear is called
Otoplasty
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Inflammation of the bladder is called
Cystitis
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The term for the condition in which the pupils are unequal in size is
Anisocoria
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The term ___ means pertaining to the gallbladder
Cholecystic
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Abnormal discharge from the urethra is
Urethrorrhea
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The surgical repair of the urethra is
Urethroplasty
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Narrowing of the urethra is
Urethrostenosis
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Surgical suturing of a ureter is
Ureterorrhaphy
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The distention of a ureter is
Ureterectasis
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A ____ specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the stomach and intestines
Gastroenterologist
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The term ___ refers to the surgical suturing together of the ends of a severed nerve
Neurorrhaphy
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The term ____ refers to the ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear
Otosclerosis
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What part of the brain controls the highest level of thought, such as critical thinking
The cerebrum
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What part of the brain relays sensory stimuli from the spinal cord and midbrain
Thalamus
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What part of the brain controls vital bodily functions
Hypothalamus
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What part of the brain coordinates muscle activity and balance
The cerebellum
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What part of the brain controls breathing, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure
Brainstem
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What do you call eye changes that occur with aging
Presbyopia
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What is the term for having difficulty at night
Nyctalopia
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What is the term for blindness in one half of the visual field
Hemianopia
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What is the term for dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight
Amblyopia
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What is the term for a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina
Hyperopia
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The hammer of the ear
The malleus
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The anvil of the ear
The incus
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The outer ear
The pinna
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Earwax is called
Cerumen
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AKA the stirrup of the ear
The stapes
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The term ___ describes the presence of stones in the kidney
Nephrolithiasis
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What is the burning sensation due to the return stomach acid into the esophagus
Pyrosis
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Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is
Ascites
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Lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness and apathy is called
Lethargy
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The involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth is
Bruxism
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A lip disorder with crack like sores at the corners of the mouth
Cheilosis
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The passage of black,tarry ,foul-smelling stools is
Melena
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Scanty urination is called
Oliguria
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A stone located within the urinary bladder is called a
Cystolith
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A common symptom of diabetes, ____ means 'excessive urination '
Polyuria
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A surgical incision in the urethral meatus to enlarge an opening is called
Meatotomy
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A surgical incision into the renal pelvis is called a
Pyelotomy
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Dilation of the pupil is called
Mydriasis

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