Match the medical words with their definitions.
-Severe pain in the leg along the course of a nerve that travels from the hip to the foot
A)Alzheimer disease
B)CT scan
C)epilepsy
D)exophthalmos
E)Graves disease
F)HRT
G)Huntington chorea
H)hydrocephalus
I)hypertrophy
J)MRI
K)multiple sclerosis
L)myxedema
M)neuroblastoma
N)palsy
O)panhypopituitarism
P)poliomyelitis
Q)RAIU
R)sciatica
S)shingles
T)spina bifida

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Sciatica is a medical term that describes severe pain in the leg along the course of a nerve that travels from the hip to the foot.

Answer: B
 CT scan (computed tomography scan) is a medical imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed pictures of the inside of the body.

Answer: C
 Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Answer: D
 Exophthalmos is a medical term that refers to bulging eyes, often caused by thyroid problems such as Graves disease.

Answer: E
 Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, tremors, and bulging eyes.

Answer: F
 HRT (hormone replacement therapy) is a medical treatment that involves replacing hormones lost due to menopause or other conditions.

Answer: G
 Huntington chorea (also known as Huntington disease) is a hereditary neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements, emotional changes, and cognitive decline.

Answer: H
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excessive fluid accumulates in the brain, leading to pressure and swelling.

Answer: I
 Hypertrophy is a medical term that describes an increase in the size or mass of a tissue or organ.

Answer: J
 MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is an imaging test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body.

Answer: K
 Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder that causes damage to the protective covering of nerve cells, leading to symptoms such as numbness, weakness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.

Answer: L
 Myxedema is a rare, severe form of hypothyroidism that can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

Answer: M
 Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that commonly affects young children and develops in the adrenal glands or nerve tissue.

Answer: N
 Palsy is a medical term that refers to the loss or impairment of motor function in one or more parts of the body.

Answer: O
 Panhypopituitarism is a medical condition in which the pituitary gland fails to produce one or more hormones, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and low blood pressure.

Answer: P
 Poliomyelitis (polio) is a viral infection that can lead to paralysis and muscle weakness.

Answer: Q
 RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake) is a medical test that involves measuring the amount of radioactive iodine absorbed by the thyroid gland to help diagnose thyroid problems.

Answer: S
 Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and blisters and occurs most commonly on one side of the body.

Answer: T
 Spina bifida is a condition in which the spinal cord and/or its protective covering fail to develop properly, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as paralysis and bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Match the Medical Words with Their Definitions