Top 200 Anti-Infective definitions

Question 0

ageusia

Answer 0

absence of taste

Question 1

aerobic

Answer 1

requiring oxygen

Question 2

anaerobic

Answer 2

not requiring oxygen

Question 3

anosmia

Answer 3

absence of the sense of smell

Question 4

cystitis

Answer 4

inflammation of the bladder

Question 5

emesis

Answer 5

vomiting

Question 6

glossitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the tongue

Question 7

gynecomastia

Answer 7

breast enlargement in males

Question 8

hematuria

Answer 8

blood in the urine

Question 9

hemoptysis

Answer 9

the expectoration of blood

Question 10

herpes labialis

Answer 10

cold sores

Question 11

herpes zoster

Answer 11

shingles

Question 12

lethargy

Answer 12

a lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy

Question 13

myoclonus

Answer 13

involuntary contraction of a muscle

Question 14

nosocomial

Answer 14

an infection originating in a hospital

Question 15

onychomycosis

Answer 15

fungal infection of the nail (fingernails or toenails)

Question 16

ophthalmagra

Answer 16

eye pain

Question 17

pediculicide

Answer 17

agent that destroys lice

Question 18

pediculosis

Answer 18

infested with lice

Question 19

pustule

Answer 19

collection of pus under skin

Question 20

sialadenitis

Answer 20

inflammation of a salivary gland

Question 21

stomatitis

Answer 21

inflammation of the oral mucosa

Question 22

tinea unguium

Answer 22

fungal infection of the nail (fingernails or toenails)

Question 23

tinnitus

Answer 23

a ringing noise in the ears

Question 24

varicella zoster

Answer 24

chickenpox

Question 25

vesicle

Answer 25

blister

Question 26

virulent

Answer 26

disease causing