__ is the process by which tumor cells are spread to distant parts of the body.

A condition in which the calcium content of the bone tissue is decreased is called:

A hollow or depressed area of a bone is called a:

Spinal manipulations are performed by a/an:

The medical term used to describe the “soft spot” of a baby’s head is:

Cancer of the bone is calle

The term for the destruction and death of bone is:

The suturing together of bones is called:

A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed is called:

A test which measures muscle contraction is a/an:

A movement away from the midline of the body is called:

Excessive Stretching and possible tearing of a muscle due to muscle overuse or abuse is called a

Difficulty in controlling voluntary movement is called:

Continued contraction of a muscle despite attempts at relaxation is called:

The surgical repair of a fascia is known as:

To free a tendon from adhesions is called:

Muscle tenderness or pain is called:

Abnormal softening of muscle tissue is called:

The surgical removal of portion of a muscle is known as:

A loss of muscle mass is referred to as:

A brief loss of consciousness caused by lack of oxygen is called:

Muscle twitching, cramps and convulsions are symptoms of:

A malignant tumor consisting of pigment cells in the skin is called a:

A drug that blocks the growth of tumors and is used to treat is called:

An immunosuppressant is:

Phagocytic cells that ingest bacteria invading the body are called:

The enzyme- linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) is attest to detect:

Abnormal morphology of the blood is called

Red blood cells are known as:

An abnormal decrease in the number of white blood cells is called:

A hematologist is:

Hemolysis is a:

A heart rate that is faster than normal (usually above 100 beats a minute) is called:

Rapid, Ineffective contractions of the heart are called:

Ultrasound analysis of the heart and the blood flow through major vessels is achieved by use of:

A device used to measure blood pressure using an inflatable cuff placed around extremities is a/an:

The serous membrane that lines inside of the heart and its valves is called the:

The muscular wall of the heart is called the:

Rhythmic compressions of the heart combined with artificial respiration is known as:

Aspirin and heparin are two drugs that interfere with the blood’s ability to form a clot. The medical term for these drugs is:

Irregular heart rhythms are referred to as:

A myocardial infarction is a :

An inflammation of a vein is called:

A device used to listen to heart sounds is the:

In pulmonary edema, lung tissue fills with:

Inadvertently drawing a foreign substance into the upper respiratory tract is called:

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the:

A surgical incision into the wall of the chest is called a:

A common passage for both food and air is called the:

Pneumothorax is:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is believed to be caused by:

Emphysema is a destruction of :

_______ is a chronic disorder that produces sporadic narrowing of the airways.

___ is a communicable disease that causes destruction of parts of the lung tissue.

A physician who specializes in the treatment of breathing and lung disorders is a/an:

All of the following are results of a lack of oxygen EXCEPT:

Which of the following conditions could result from years of smoking?

Accumulation of asbestos in the lungs is:

The large opening at the base of skull is the:

The term for muscles with a sawtoothed appearance is: