What occurs when the muscles in the wall of the bladder contract involuntarily?

A pyelotomy is the surgical replacement of a kidney.

The term meaning the distention of the ureter

Ablation is a treatment that involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function.

Mr. Baldridge suffers from excessive urination during the night. The medical term for this is

The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood.

urinary incontinence during sleep. It is also known as bed-wetting.

the visual examination of the urinary bladder

chronic bladder condition involving inflammation within the wall of the bladder.

surgical repair of the walls of her urethra.

John Danielson has an enlarged prostate gland. This caused narrowing of the urethra, which is known as:

Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the bladder.

An indwelling catheter is one that remains inside the body for a prolonged time.

Which term means suppuration of the kidney?

Ureterectasis is the abnormal narrowing of a ureter.

Acute renal failure has sudden onset and is characterized by _____. This condition can be caused by many factors, including a sudden drop in blood volume or blood pressure due to injury or surgery.

Which toxic condition is caused by excessive urea in the bloodstream?

Rosita LaPinta inherited _____ kidney disease. These cysts slowly reduce the kidney function, and this eventually leads to kidney failure.

a stone located anywhere along the ureter.

A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys is a/an

Which condition is also known as uremic poisoning?

the absence of urine formation by the kidneys.

Dysuria is difficult or painful urination.

Norman Smith was born with the opening of the urethra on the upper surface of the penis. This is known as

A cystectomy is an incision into the urinary bladder.

Henry Wong’s kidneys failed. He is being treated with ______, which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the abdominal cavity.

The term meaning inflammation of the bladder is

The term meaning the freeing of a kidney from adhesions is

The placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone is known as

term meaning excessive urination

The surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall

Renal colic is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a kidney stone.

the removal of excess tissue from the prostate with the use of a resectoscope.

Stress incontinence is the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing.

The process of artificially filtering waste products from the patient's blood is known as

Which term means a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?

To control her patient’s tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Wang performed a/an _____ . This is a surgical incision into the thalamus.

Which term describes a disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol?

During childbirth, _____ anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor.

Echoencephalography is the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp.

Jill Beck said she fainted. The medical term for this brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased blood flow to the brain is

Radiculitis, which is also known as wryneck, is caused by a viral infection.

A/An _____ disorder is characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function, such as paralysis or blindness that are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause.

Georgia Houghton suffered a/an _____ attack (TIA), and her doctors were concerned that this was a warning of an increased stroke risk.

the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word

Lumbar radiculopathy is nerve pain in the neck.

Harvey Ikeman has mood shifts from highs to severe lows that affect his attitude, energy, and ability to function. Harvey’s doctor describes this condition as _____ disorder.

The classification of drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is known as a/an ______.

Paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet.

a disorder consisting of sudden brief episodes of falling asleep during the day

Seasonal affective disorder is a seasonal bout of depression associated with the decreased hours of daylight during winter months.

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality.

Mary Beth Cawthorn was diagnosed as having _____ _____. This progressive autoimmune disease is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath.

Persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve is known as

Which condition is characterized by the false perception of body appearance, which leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and inability to maintain a healthy body weight?

a tumor of the spinal cord

Dissociative disorders are characterized by the occurrence of manic or hypomanic episodes.

The condition known as ______, is characterized by severe, lightning-like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve.

The condition known as _____ is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles.

A low-grade, chronic depression with symptoms that are milder than those of severe depression but are present on a majority of days for two or more years is known as

Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears.

The eustachian tubes are narrow tubes leading from the middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat.

The term _____ describes any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina.

The presence of what appear to be flashes of light is known as

Margo Spencer was diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma affecting her left eye. She is scheduled to have a/an ______ a surgical removal of tissue, performed to treat this condition.

The _____ is the angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

An acoustic neuroma is a tumor of the middle ear.

an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation

Ted Milligan was treated for an allergic reaction to being stung by a wasp. His reaction was swelling of the tissues around his eyes, and this is known as

While gathering branches after the storm, Vern Passman scratched the cornea of his eye. To diagnose the damage, his ophthalmologist performed _____ staining, which caused the corneal abrasions to appear bright green.

Adrienne Jacobus is unable to drive at night because she suffers from night blindness. The medical term for this condition is

Following a boxing match, Jack Lawson required _____ to repair the injured pinna of his ear.

A radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure to treat myopia.

Which structure controls the amount of light that enters the eye?

During his scuba diving expedition, Jose Ortega suffered from pressure-related ear discomfort. The medical term for this condition is

Commonly known as choked disk, _____ is swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic disk.

Which structure maintains the shape of the eye and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue?

Monaural testing involves one ear.

Edward Cooke was diagnosed as having  _____. This condition is characterized by blindness in one-half of the visual field.

the gradual loss of sensorineural hearing as the body ages

Which term describes a contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum?

Astigmatism is also known as squint.

Mydriatic drops are placed into the eyes to measure intraocular pressure.

Commonly known as a mole, a/an _____ is a small, dark, skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin.

the presence of excessive body and facial hair in women

The medical term referring to a malformation of the nail is _____ This condition is also called spoon nail.

The combining form XER/O means to copy or duplicate.

Jordan Caswell is an albino. This disorder, which is known as _____, is due to a missing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin.

Which condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk?

Which lesions are large, tender, swollen areas caused by staphylococcal infection around hair follicles?

the surgical removal of a cataract-clouded lens

Manuel Fernandez developed a/an ______. This condition is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.

Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high blood sugar.

a skin infection caused by an infestation of itch mites.

Diaphoresis is also known as heat rash.

A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination.

Folliculitis is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles.

The condition known as _____ is a skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales.

A cyst is an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material.

Which term describes a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin?

Soon after Ying Li hit his thumb with a hammer, a collection of blood formed beneath the nail. This condition is

Anhidrosis is the abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat.

Mrs. Wei’s symptoms included chronic, worsening fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss because her adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol. Her doctor diagnosed this condition as

Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then she developed very small, pinpoint hemorrhages under her skin. The doctor described these as being

During his nursing studies, Rodney Milne learned that the ______ hormone helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted through the kidneys.

Testosterone is secreted by the ovaries.

an infestation with lice

Holly Yates was surprised to learn that _____ , which is a hormone secreted by fat cells, travels to the brain and controls the balance of food intake and energy expenditure.

Epinephrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to mental stress or physical injury.

The diabetic emergency caused by very high blood glucose is a/an

The term _____ describes an accumulation of earwax that forms a solid mass by adhering to the walls of the external auditory canal.

a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting insulin.

Because Joe Dean’s ultimate goal was to swim in the Olympics, he was tempted to make illegal use of _____ to increase his strength and muscle mass.

Trisha Bell fell off her bicycle and scraped off the superficial layers of skin on her knees. This type of injury is known as a/an

an autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism, is often characterized by goiter, exophthalmos, or both.

The hormone _____ , which is secreted by the pineal gland, influences the sleep–wakefulness cycles.

the overproduction of thyroid hormones

the condition characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood

Patrick Edward has the autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland.

What hormone is secreted in response to low blood sugar levels?

Luteinizing hormone stimulates ovulation in the female.

Electrolytes are blood gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide.

The term that refers to an acute infection of the fold of skin around a nail is

a slow-growing, benign tumor of the pituitary gland that is a functioning tumor (secreting hormones) or a nonfunctioning tumor (not secreting hormones).

Which hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is known as T₄?

Polyphagia means excessive thirst.

A gamete is a hormone that influences sexual characteristics.

Eduardo Chavez complained of being thirsty all the time. His doctor noted this excessive thirst on his chart as

What is the surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands?

excessive urination

A vasovasostomy is a male sterilization procedure.

The beginning of the menstrual function is known as

Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop somewhere outside the uterus.

Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child?

a cyst filled with a milky fluid containing sperm that develops in the epididymis.

Priapism is the inability to maintain an erection.

The surgical removal of uterine fibroids is known as a/an

An episiorrhaphy is a surgical incision of the perineum and vagina to facilitate delivery.

Which term means an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix?

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted viral infection.

The spermatic cord extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle.

George has a type of sexual dysfunction in which his penis is bent or curved during erection. The medical term for this condition is

Which term describes the surgical affixation of sagging breasts into a more elevated position?

The medical term for a low sperm count is

Which term describes the decrease of the male hormone testosterone in the aging male?

the absence of sperm in the semen

The direct visual examination of the interior of the uterus and fallopian tubes is known as

A surgical puncture to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid is known as

The surgical fixation of a prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure is known as a/an

Which term means the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?

A newborn infant is known as a neonate during the first 4 weeks after birth.

a substance that is administered only for its suggestive effects.

Oophoritis is an inflammation of an ovary.

The surgical removal of a testicle is known as a/an

A fibroadenoma is a round, firm, rubbery mass that arises from excess growth of glandular and connective tissue in the breast.

the production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding

Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye?

A contraindication is a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication dangerous.

A bolus is a single, concentrated dose of drug usually injected into a blood vessel over a short period of time.

A cross-sectional view is obtained using

Which tests are performed to determine the patient's blood type?

the presence of bacteria in the urine

The presence of pus in the urine is known as

A serum bilirubin test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time.

describes a torn or jagged wound.

Ibuprofen is used to relieve the pain of inflammation and also acts as an analgesic and antipyretic.

Which term describes the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid?

The term perfusion means the flow of blood through an organ.

A sonogram is the image created by a bone scan.

The placement of medication under the tongue where it is allowed to dissolve slowly is known as

The physical wasting with the loss of weight and muscle mass due to diseases such as advanced cancer is known as

The term radiographic projection describes the patient's position during a radiographic examination.

A Japanese technique in which the practitioner transfers healing energy to the patient by means of visualization or gentle touch is known as

The condition commonly known as swollen glands.

In which type of treatment does the patient follow verbal prompts to envision a specific, peaceful location?

Which term describes an induced effect that is the exact opposite of what was therapeutically intended?

Interventional radiology is the use of radiation to shrink cancerous tumors.

During the pelvic examination, Dr. Elger used a/an _____ to enlarge the opening of the vagina.

Which examination technique is the visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen?

To listen to the sounds within the patient’s chest, Marty used a/an

The laboratory test that measure the percentage by volume of packed red blood cells in a whole blood sample is known as a/an _____ test.

An abnormally low body temperature is known as

An inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection is known as

Which body cavity protects the brain?

A _____ is a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease.

an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

A protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.

The partial or complete blockage of the small and/or large intestine that is caused by the stopping of normal intestinal peristalsis.

means bleeding from the ear.

The eye condition that causes the loss of central vision, but not total blindness, is known as

The bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury.

A chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood that it receives is known as

A/An _____ injection is made into the fatty layer just below the skin.

The distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm.

The malignant condition known as _____ is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.

The greenish material that forms the first stools of a newborn is known as

an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

A _____ is a discolored flat spot that is less than 1 cm in diameter, such as a freckle.

Abnormally rapid, deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood is known as

The contraction of the pupil, normally in response to exposure to light, but also possibly due to the use of prescription or illegal drugs, is known as

Removes waste products directly from the bloodstream of patients whose kidneys no longer function.