AMI Medical Terms: Quiz #4

ANTI-BIOTIC

• Agent used to kill microorganisms.

• A type of virus that causes disease.

• A substance that promotes bacterial growth.

• A chemical used to disinfect surfaces.

ANOMALY

• Deviation from the normal.

• A standard procedure.

• A common occurrence.

• An expected result.

APATHY

• Lack of concern or interest.

• Excessive enthusiasm or excitement.

• A strong emotional response to events.

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.

AVULSION

• Tearing or pulling away (complete or partial) of a structure.

• A type of fracture where the bone is broken into multiple pieces.

• A condition where a muscle is overstretched or torn.

• A surgical procedure to remove a body part.

ARTHRITIS

• Inflammation in a joint.

• A type of muscle disorder.

• A skin condition causing rashes.

• A respiratory illness affecting the lungs.

ARTHROLOGY

• Study of joint articulations.

• Study of muscle movements.

• Study of bone structure.

• Study of skin diseases.

AVASCULAR

• Lack of blood flow.

• Excessive blood flow.

• Normal blood flow.

• Inadequate blood flow.

ATROPHY

• Increase in muscle or tissue size.

• Decrease in muscle or tissue size.

• Inflammation of muscle or tissue.

• Complete loss of muscle or tissue.

ANESTHETIC

• Agent that produces partial or entire loss of feeling or sensation.

• A substance that enhances memory retention.

• A drug that induces sleep without loss of consciousness.

• A medication used to treat anxiety disorders.

APPENDICULAR

• The extremities.

• The central nervous system.

• The digestive system.

• The respiratory system.