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Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review - Quiz A

front 1

A severe response to an allergen is known as __________ . The symptoms of this reaction develop quickly, and without help, the patient can die within a few minutes.

back 1

anaphylaxis

front 2

A/An __________ is a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.

back 2

adhesion

front 3

The term __________ describes a condition caused by deficient secretion of any gland, especially an endocrine gland.

back 3

hypocrinism

front 4

The term __________ means inflammation of the gallbladder.

back 4

cholecystitis

front 5

__________ syndrome is a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

back 5

Cushing's

front 6

The surgical repair of the conjunctiva is known as __________ .

back 6

conjunctivoplasty

front 7

A/An __________ is the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface.

back 7

colostomy

front 8

The study of the causes of diseases is known as __________ .

back 8

etiology

front 9

Vomiting blood is known as __________ .

back 9

hematemesis

front 10

The term __________ describes the incomplete development of an organ or tissue.

back 10

hypoplasia

front 11

The inability to resist the impulse to set fires is known as __________

back 11

pyromania

front 12

Plastic surgery performed to reshape the nose is known as __________ .

back 12

rhinoplasty

front 13

The condition of __________ is commonly known as male menopause.

back 13

andropause

front 14

A disease of unknown origin is described as being a/an __________ disorder.

back 14

idiopathic

front 15

The new cancer site resulting from the spreading process is a/an __________ .

back 15

metastasis

front 16

The freeing of a kidney from adhesions is known as __________ .

back 16

nephrolysis

front 17

A/An __________ is any substance that the body regards as being foreign and includes viruses, bacteria, toxins, and transplanted tissues.

back 17

antigen

front 18

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

back 18

geriatrician

front 19

The parasite __________ is commonly transmitted from animals (pets) to humans by contact with contaminated feces.

back 19

toxoplasmosis

front 20

The term __________ means excessively dry skin.

back 20

xeroderma