Deck 17: Medical Terminology : Conditions, Procedures, and Terms

Question 1

The term _____ means an infestation with lice.

A) ​pediculosis
B) ​verrucae
C) ​scabies
D) ​tinea

Answer 1

​pediculosis

Question 2

A/An _____ is a localized balloon-like enlargement of an artery.​

A) ​aneurysm
B) ​atherosclerosis
C) ​atheroma
D) ​arrhythmia

Answer 2

​aneurysm

Question 3

Which condition is a degenerative disease of the liver?

A) ​cirrhosis
B) ​hepatomegaly
C) ​hepatitis
D) ​jaundice

Answer 3

​cirrhosis

Question 4

A _____ is a narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.​

A) ​tendon
B) ​fascia
C) ​strain
D) ​muscle fiber

Question 5

_____ is abnormal redness of the entire skin surface.​

A) ​Erythema
B) ​Erythroderma
C) ​Exfoliative dermatitis
D) ​Lipedema

Question 6

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

A) ​comedo
B) ​actinic keratosis
C) ​vitiligo
D) ​squamous cell carcinoma

Question 7

Which common sexually transmitted disease is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis?​

A) ​pruritus vulvae
B) ​gonorrhea
C) ​chlamydia
D) ​trichomoniasis

Question 8

The surgical creation of an opening between the colon and body surface is known as a/an _____.

A) ​colostomy
B) ​gastroduodenostomy
C) ​gastrostomy
D) ​nephrostomy

Question 9

Specialized epithelial tissue that lines blood and lymph vessels is known as _____.

A) ​endothelium
B) ​epithelium
C) ​loose connective tissue
D) ​dense connective tissue

Question 10

Which procedure is performed to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?​

A) ​episiotomy
B) ​gynecomastia
C) ​mastalgia
D) ​mastopexy

Question 11

A hard-tissue sarcoma usually involving the upper shaft of the long bones is called a _____.

A) ​osteosarcoma
B) ​non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
C) ​lymphoma
D) ​carcinoma

Question 12

Which condition is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord?​

A) ​encephalitis
B) ​myelitis
C) ​meningitis
D) ​poliomyelitis

Question 13

Which form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints?​

A) ​gout
B) ​juvenile arthritis
C) ​osteoarthritis
D) ​rheumatoid arthritis

Question 14

_____ is the partial or complete loss of hair that occurs most commonly on the scalp.​

A) ​Alopecia
B) ​Albinism
C) ​Hirsutism
D) ​Seborrhea

Question 15

An inactive substance administered only for its suggestive effects is called a _____.​

A) ​antipyretic
B) ​contraindication
C) ​analgesic
D) ​placebo

Question 16

_____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria, which are also known as flesh-eating bacteria.​

A) ​Infectious mononucleosis
B) ​Necrotizing fasciitis
C) ​Cytomegalovirus
D) ​Pyoderma

Question 17

The term _____ describes the excessive hunger that is symptomatic of hyperglycemia.​

A) ​albuminuria
B) ​polyuria
C) ​polydipsia
D) ​polyphagia

Question 18

The term _____ describes a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.​

A) ​esotropia
B) ​astigmatism
C) nystagmus​
D) ​strabismus

Question 19

The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as _____.​

A) ​dyspepsia
B) ​borborygmus
C) ​eructation
D) ​ascites

Question 20

_____ is any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs.​

A) ​Melanosis
B) ​Leukocyte
C) ​Ileum
D) ​Ilium

Question 21

Which term describes inflammation of the gallbladder?

A) ​cholangitis
B) ​cholecystectomy
C) ​cholecystitis
D) ​cholelithiasis

Question 22

The lack of cortisol causes the condition known as _____.​

A) ​Addison's disease
B) ​Crohn's disease
C) ​Cushing's syndrome
D) ​Graves' disease

Question 23

Which imaging system combines tomography with radionuclide tracers?​

A) ​fluoroscopy
B) ​magnetic resonance imaging
C) ​positron emission tomography
D) ​ultrasonography

Question 24

A/An _____ is a soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark.​

A) ​ecchymosis
B) ​hematoma
C) ​macule
D) ​capillary hemangioma

Question 25

Which term describes an abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body?​

A) ​fistula
B) ​infection
C) ​inflammation
D) ​laceration

Question 26

Which term is also known as a cellular response?​

A) ​allergic reaction
B) ​localized allergic response
C) ​systemic reaction
D) ​allergy

Question 27

_____ is a dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight without detectable disease of the eye.​

A) ​Anisocoria
B) ​Hemianopia
C) ​Amblyopia
D) ​Chalazion

Question 28

Paralysis of all four extremities is known as _____.​

A) ​hemiparesis
B) ​hemiplegia
C) ​myoparesis
D) ​quadriplegia

Question 29

Which condition is an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity between layers of the pleural membrane?​

A) ​atelectasis
B) ​empyema
C) ​pneumothorax
D) ​pyothorax

Question 30

A/An _____ is an injury to a joint such as the ankle, knee, or wrist.​

A) ​polymyositis
B) ​shin splint
C) ​sprain
D) ​myoclonus

Question 31

The abnormal protrusion of a heart valve is known as _____.​

A) ​valvulitis
B) ​valvular stenosis
C) ​valvular prolapse
D) ​heart murmur

Question 32

The term _____ means abnormally increased carbon dioxide in the blood.​

A) ​hypoxia
B) ​hypopnea
C) ​hyperpnea
D) ​hypercapnia

Question 33

Which term describes an excessive sensitivity to stimuli?​

A) ​causalgia
B) ​hyperesthesia
C) ​paresthesia
D) ​peripheral neuropathy

Question 34

Which of the following are also known as cold sores?​

A) ​xerostomia
B) ​aphthous ulcers
C) ​cheilosis
D) ​herpes labialis

Question 35

Which abnormal condition of the lumbar spine is also known as swayback?​

A) ​lordosis
B) ​kyphosis
C) ​scoliosis
D) ​spondylosis

Question 36

Which condition is caused by insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone?​

A) ​diabetes insipidus
B) ​gestational diabetes
C) ​prediabetes
D) ​diabetes mellitus

Question 37

_____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.​

A) ​Abdominocentesis
B) ​Amniocentesis
C) ​Arthrocentesis
D) ​Arthroscopy

Question 38

A _____ is the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix and vagina.​

A) ​colposcopy
B) ​hysteroscopy
C) ​laparoscopy
D) ​cystoscopy

Question 39

The condition known as _____ is characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria.

A) ​uterine prolapse
B) ​eclampsia
C) ​oophorectomy
D) ​preeclampsia

Question 40

Which condition is the temporary absence of spontaneous respiration?​

A) ​apnea
B) ​eupnea
C) ​respiratory failure
D) ​sleep apnea

Question 41

Which condition is commonly known as a heart attack?​

A) ​ventricular tachycardia
B) ​myocardial infarction
C) ​coronary artery disease
D) ​cardiac arrest

Question 42

The microscopic functional units of each kidney are known as a _____.

A) ​nephrolith
B) ​nephropathy
C) ​nephron
D) ​nephrotic syndrome

Question 43

The medical term for itching is _____.​

A) ​pertussis
B) ​pruritus
C) ​purulent
D) ​purpura

Question 44

_____ is the weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures.​

A) ​Atrophy
B) ​Myasthenia gravis
C) ​Muscular dystrophy
D) ​Myolysis

Question 45

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

A) ​primigravida
B) ​nulligravida
C) ​nullipara
D) ​primipara

Question 46

An abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina is known as a _____.​

A) ​cystocele
B) ​cystolith
C) ​vesicovaginal fistula
D) ​varicocele

Question 47

The term _____ means the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function.

A) ​bronchospasm
B) ​asphyxia
C) ​cyanosis
D) ​dyspnea

Question 48

A false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary is known as a/an _____.​

A) ​delirium
B) ​delusion
C) ​dementia
D) ​hallucination

Question 49

Which condition is characterized by binge eating?​

A) ​aerophagia
B) ​anorexia nervosa
C) ​cachexia
D) ​bulimia nervosa

Question 50

The _____ is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges.

A) ​cranial hematoma
B) ​dura mater
C) ​hydrocephalus
D) ​meningocele

Question 51

Which type of stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked?

A) ​epilepsy
B) ​coma
C) ​ischemic stroke
D) ​hemorrhagic stroke

Question 52

Which condition is commonly known as bedwetting?​

A) ​enuresis
B) ​nocturia
C) ​Nocturnal enuresis
D) ​nocturnal enuresis

Question 53

The presence of bright red blood in the stool is known as _____.

A) melena
B) ​hematochezia
C) ​steatorrhea
D) ​hematemesis

Question 54

The procedure for the removal of dirt, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound is known as _____.​

A) ​ablation
B) ​diaphoresis
C) ​debridement
D) ​cicatrix

Question 55

Which procedure is also known as a facelift?

A) lipoma
B) ​rhytidectomy
C) ​scleroderma
D) ​urticaria

Question 56

_____ is one of the two primary thyroid hormones and influences the rate of metabolism.​

A) ​Thymosin
B) ​Oxytocin
C) ​Thyroxine
D) ​Luteinizing hormone

Question 57

Which condition is a contagious inflammation of the eardrum?​

A) ​otopyorrhea
B) ​infectious myringitis
C) ​otomycosis
D) ​otitis media

Question 58

_____ is commonly known as wryneck.​

A) ​Hallux valgus
B) ​Spina bifida
C) ​Torticollis
D) ​Subluxation

Question 59

_____ is the study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment.​

A) ​Ergonomics
B) ​Etiology
C) ​Pathology
D) ​Physiology

Question 60

_____ is the condition of having abnormally high concentrations of calcium in the blood.

A) ​Hypercalcemia
B) ​Hypoglycemia
C) ​Hyperthyroidism
D) ​Hypothyroidism

Question 61

A/An ____ is an unfavorable response to a prescribed medical treatment.​

A) ​iatrogenic illness
B) ​idiopathic disorder
C) ​functional disorder
D) ​nosocomial infection

Question 62

A ____ is the procedure that frees a kidney from adhesions.​

A) ​nephroptosis
B) ​nephrolithiasis
C) ​nephropyosis
D) ​nephrolysis

Question 63

Which term refers to treatment for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter?

A) ​ureterectomy
B) ​ureterorrhaphy
C) ​ureteroscopy
D) ​lithotomy

Question 64

The term ____ describes drooping of the upper eyelid.​

A) ​ptosis
B) ​scleritis
C) ​retinopexy
D) ​tarsorrhaphy

Question 65

Low blood pressure that occurs on standing up is known as ____.​

A) ​leukopenia
B) ​Raynaud's disease
C) ​orthostatic hypotension
D) ​chronic venous insufficiency

Question 66

Which part of the brain is responsible for the highest level of thought?​

A) ​brainstem
B) ​cerebellum
C) ​cerebrum
D) ​thalamus

Question 67

The term _____ describes a change in the structure of cells and their orientation to each other.​

A) ​anaplasia
B) ​aplasia
C) ​dysplasia
D) ​hyperplasia

Question 68

The condition known as _____ is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet.​

A) ​acromegaly
B) ​cretinism
C) ​gigantism
D) ​myxedema

Question 69

The term for radiation therapy administered at a distance from the body is _____.​

A) ​immunotherapy
B) ​lymphoscintigraphy
C) ​teletherapy
D) ​mammography

Question 70

A small bacterium that lives in lice, fleas, ticks, and mites is known as ____.

A) ​rickettsia
B) ​spirochete
C) ​staphylococcus
D) ​streptococcus

Question 71

____ is an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by a barking cough and stridor.

A) ​Tuberculosis
B) ​Pneumonia
C) ​Diphtheria
D) ​Croup

Question 72

The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as _____.​

A) ​menarche
B) ​metrorrhea
C) ​perimenopause
D) ​puberty

Question 73

Which of the following is a sudden and widespread outbreak of disease within a specific area?​

A) ​endemic
B) ​pandemic
C) ​epidemic
D) ​systemic reaction

Question 74

Which condition is the abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus?​

A) ​polycystic ovary syndrome
B) ectopic pregnancy
C) ​endometriosis
D) ​placenta previa

Question 75

____ is the examination technique that uses the examiner's hands to feel the texture and location of certain body parts.​

A) ​Auscultation
B) ​Palpation
C) ​Palpitation
D) ​Percussion

Question 76

Which of these sexually transmitted diseases is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum?​

A) ​candidiasis
B) ​chlamydia
C) ​rubella
D) ​syphilis

Question 77

Which condition is also commonly known as farsightedness?​

A) ​exotropia
B) ​hyperopia
C) ​myopia
D) ​nyctalopia

Question 78

Which condition is commonly known as chickenpox?​

A) ​toxoplasmosis
B) ​herpes zoster
C) ​varicella
D) ​acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 79

A/An _____ is used to enlarge the opening of any body canal or cavity to facilitate the inspection of its interior.​

A) ​endoscope
B) ​otoscope
C) ​speculum
D) ​sphygmomanometer

Question 80

_____ is the absence of sperm in the semen.​

A) ​Andropause
B) ​Hydrocele
C) ​Azoospermia
D) ​Hematospermia