Sports Med Vocab #9

Question 1

Removal of a segment of the vas derens to produce sterility in the mole

Answer 1

Vasectomy

Question 2

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, cronic acid reflux that causes heart burn

Answer 2

GERD

Question 3

Steroid hormones used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body

Answer 3

Corticosteroids

Question 4

The process of removing waste products and excess fluid from the body

Answer 4

Dialysis

Question 5

A surgery that creates space by removing part of the vertebrae that covers the spiral canal ; typically performed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord

Answer 5

Laminectomy

Question 6

A contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchicles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut

Answer 6

Bronchospasm

Question 7

A woman during her first pregnancy

Answer 7

Primigravida

Question 8

Aka cerebrovascular accident ; a stroke is when blood flow to the brain is stopped

Answer 8

CVA

Question 9

In a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period especially as a result of severe injury or illness

Answer 9

Comatose

Question 10

Hernia or swelling of the liver

Answer 10

Hepatocele