Match the medical words with their definitions.
-Increase in the size of an organ or tissue
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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Hypertrophy means an increase in the size of an organ or tissue.

Answer: A 
 Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disorder that primarily affects memory.

Answer: B 
 CT scan stands for computed tomography scan, which is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computers to create detailed images of the body.

Answer: D 
 Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyeballs out of their normal position in the eye sockets, usually due to thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves' disease.

Answer: E 
 Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, leading to hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and exophthalmos.

Answer: F 
 HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy, which is a treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause in women by replacing reduced levels of estrogen and progesterone.

Answer: G 
 Huntington's chorea, or Huntington's disease, is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to uncontrolled movements, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms.

Answer: H 
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, usually due to a blockage in its normal flow.

Answer: J 
 MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging, which is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to generate detailed images of internal body structures.

Answer: K 
 Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system, causing inflammation, demyelination, and a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, numbness, and cognitive impairment.

Answer: L 
 Myxedema is a term used to describe a severe form of hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to various symptoms, including weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance.

Answer: M 
 Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer that affects the nervous system, usually originating in the adrenal glands or nerve tissue near the spine.

Answer: N 
 Palsy is a general term used to describe a range of motor disabilities, usually caused by damage to the nervous system, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis.

Answer: O 
 Panhypopituitarism is a condition in which there is a deficiency of all pituitary hormones, resulting in various symptoms, including fatigue, low blood pressure, and infertility.

Answer: P 
 Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a highly infectious viral disease that primarily affects children, causing muscle weakness, paralysis, and even death.

Answer: Q 
 RAIU stands for radioactive iodine uptake, which is a diagnostic test used to measure the amount of radioactive iodine absorbed by the thyroid gland.

Answer: R 
 Sciatica is a term used to describe a set of symptoms caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back, buttocks, and legs.

Answer: S 
 Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection that affects nerve tissue and causes a painful rash, usually in a dermatomal distribution.

Answer: T 
 Spina bifida is a congenital defect in which the spinal column does not close properly, leading to various neurological and developmental problems.

Match the Medical Words with Their Definitions