An eponym is a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first.

Which term means the surgical repair of a nerve?

Gastrosis means pertaining to the stomach.

The combining form pyel/o means fever or fire.

The medical term _____ describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery 

Which term means a wound or injury?

A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid is known as

Which term means the rupture of a muscle?

Hypoplasia is the incomplete development of an organ or tissue.

Epidemic means the ongoing presence of a disease such as the common cold.

Adenomalacia is the abnormal hardening of a gland.

Which term means inflammation of a gland?

Which type of tissue suspends the intestines within the abdominal cavity?

An anomaly is a deviation from what is regarded as normal.

Which type of disease produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified?

An unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is known as a/an _____ illness.

A/An _____ _____ is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.

The term _____ _____ describes a change of the sequence of a DNA molecule.

the surgical removal of a gland

The enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells is known as

The term atresia describes the congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular.

Etiology is the study of the causes of diseases.

Abnormal development or growth, especially of cells, is known as

The protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body is known as _____ tissue.

A/An _____ is a physician who specializes in the care of older people.

Which term means toward the lower part of the body?

The term _____ means the surgical repair of the nose.

The term _____ means the surgical removal of a kidney.

The term _____ means the visual examination of the interior of a joint

The term _____ means a surgical incision into the colon.

The prefix meaning under, less, or below is

The combining form meaning fungus is

The combining form meaning joint is

combining form meaning muscle is

The prefix meaning between or among is

The combining form meaning bone marrow or spinal cord is

The suffix meaning a visual examination is

Osteopenia describes a marked loss of bone density frequently associated with aging.

posterior space behind the knee

Which type of fixation of a fracture usually is not removed after the fracture has healed?

The death of bone tissue resulting from insufficient blood flow to an area of bone

Which term means inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone?

abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine

blood within a joint

An osteochondroma is a malignant bone tumor.

A percutaneous diskectomy is performed to treat a fractured disk.

Which term means surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint?

Which term means a surgical incision or opening into the skull?

lower portion of the sternum

pertaining to the formation of blood cells

Chondroplasty is the surgical repair of damaged cartilage.

The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together is called

A greenstick fracture is one in which the bone is bent and only partially broken.

The term secondary bone cancer describes tumors that have spread to bones from other organs such as the breasts and lungs.

A rheumatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles.

inflammation of the periosteum

The forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it

inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

degeneration of muscle tissue

chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body

Chronic fatigue syndrome results from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work and daily activities.

Which term means a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?

Sarcopenia is a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.

Fistula is an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body.

The weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures

Circumduction is the circular movement at the far end of a limb.

A diagnostic test involving recording the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation

Plantar flexion bends the foot upward at the ankle.

Ginger Williams has pain in her heel caused by a calcium deposit. This calcium deposit is known as a

Torticollis is commonly also known as wryneck.

An exercise physiologist works under a physician’s supervision to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs.

Which term means the release of a tendon from adhesions?

a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.

A sports medicine physician specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function.

One of the signs of Parkinson’s disease is , _____, or extreme slowness in movement.

abnormally increased muscle function or activity

Brian Hamilton has _____, which is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding his elbow.

Which term means movement toward the midline?

Treatment for Pedro included the surgical suturing of the divided ends of a tendon. The medical term for this procedure is

Which term describes a band of fibers that hold structures together abnormally?

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.

Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon

Which term means the paralysis of all four extremities

Hypoperfusion is a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part.

type of anemia characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements

Low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up

Temporal arteritis is the temporary blockage of an artery.

Umberto was referred to a/an ______ who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders.

Mr. Decena was rushed to the hospital with a heart attack. The medical term for this medical emergency is

A benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels

An event in which the heart abruptly stops beating or develops an arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood effectively

Coumadin is an anticoagulant that is administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger.

Which term means inflammation of a vein?

The endocardium is the inner lining of the heart.

Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there is an abnormally large number of platelets circulating in the blood.

A/An ___ is a blood clot attached to the interior wall of a vein or artery.

Which term means the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries?

A type of cancer characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow

A/An ___ blocks the action of the enzyme that causes the blood vessels to contract, resulting in hypertension.

The ventricles are the two upper chambers of the heart.

The general term used to describe elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood

Polycythemia is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.

the surgical repair or replacement of a heart valve

The surgical removal of the lining of an artery leading to the brain that is clogged with plaque

Which condition is characterized by attacks of pallor, cyanosis, and redness of the fingers and toes?

A deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall

The radiographic test that provides an image of specific veins after injection of a contrast dye

Blood dyscrasia is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.

Specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. Each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.

Anyone of a large group of carcinomas derived from glandular tissue.

Dr. Wei diagnosed her patient as having an enlarged spleen due to damage caused by his injuries.

Malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues, including hard, soft, and liquid tissues.

Drug used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic.

The combining form ONC/O means tumor.

Which disease is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?

Dorothy Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She and her doctor agreed upon treating this surgically with a/an _____ . This is a procedure in which the cancerous tissue with a margin of normal tissue is removed.

a new and abnormal tissue formation in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, abnormally rapid, and progressive

A drug used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary immunity.

Proteins such as interferons and interleukins released by the T cells are called what?

At the beginning of the treatment of Juanita Phillips’ breast cancer, a needle breast biopsy was performed using an x-ray-guided needle.

Which term describes a plant or animal that lives on or within another living organism at the expense of that organism?

Every day since his kidney transplant, Mr. Lanning must take a immunosuppressant to prevent rejection of the donor organ.

Rosita Sanchez is 2 months pregnant, and she and her doctor are worried because her rash was diagnosed as _____. They are concerned because this condition can produce defects in Rosita’s developing child.

Spirochetes are small bacteria that live in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites.

Staphylococci are bacteria that form a chain.

Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues

Metastasize is the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another.

spitting of blood or blood-stained sputum from the lungs or bronchial tubes

Which term means a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity?

The substance ejected through the mouth and used for diagnostic purposes in respiratory disorders

When hit during a fight, Marvin Roper’s nose started to bleed. The medical term for this condition is

An inflammation of the pleura that causes pleurodynia

Duncan McClanahan had a/an _____ performed to correct damage to the septum of his nose.

The mediastinum is the cartilage that forms the lower portion of the breast bone.

Pneumoconiosis is an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs.

The pattern of alternating periods of rapid breathing, slow breathing, and the absence of breathing is known as

Which condition is the progressive, long-term loss of lung function usually due to smoking?

Walking pneumonia is also known as mycoplasma pneumonia.

any condition of voice impairment, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty

the permanent dilation of the bronchi

A genetic disorder in which the lungs are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.

Thoracentesis is performed to inflate a collapsed lung.

Dr. Lee surgically removed a portion of the lung. This procedure is known as

Ted Coleman required the permanent placement of a breathing tube. The procedure for the placement of this tube is

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber.

Sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx.

Endotracheal intubation is a procedure in preparation for the placement of a feeding tube.

Cystic fibrosis is a condition caused by a severe allergic reaction to inhaled pollutants.

Which mechanical device is used to replace or supplement the patient's natural breathing?

The hardened deposit that forms on the teeth and irritate the surrounding tissues is known as.

A laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools; also known as fecal occult blood test.

The duodenum is the first portion of the large intestine.

Which term includes all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients?

Which term describes a pouch, or sac, found in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon?

After the repeated passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools, Catherine Baldwin was diagnosed as having ______ . This condition is caused by the presence of digested blood in the stools.

excessive vomiting

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

The anchoring of a crown, bridge or denture to the bone of the jaw.

After eating, Mike Delahanty often complained about heartburn. The medical term for this condition is

without natural teeth

surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.

the vomiting of blood

The term trismus describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.

Which liver condition is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring?

An anal fissure is a cluster of veins near the anal opening.

Eructation is the act of vomiting.

abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

Bariatric surgery is performed to treat morbid obesity by restricting the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested.

Cholelithiasis is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

A/An ______ was performed on Mr. Schmidt to create an artificial excretory opening between his colon and body surface.