Medical Terminology Ch 1 Part 4

The abnormal hardening of the wall of an artery or arteries is called

A fever is considered to be a

An inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is known as

The term meaning pain in a joint or joints is

A __________ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the skin.

Lower-than-normal blood pressure is called

The process of recording a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known

The term meaning above or outside the ribs is

A/An ________diagnosis is also known as a rule out.

A/An_________is an abnormal passage, usually between tow internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

An erythrocyte is commonly known as a red blood cell. T or F

Arteriomalacia is abnormal hardening of blood vessels of the walls of an artery or arteries. T or F

A colostomy is the surgical creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the body surface. T or F

Malaise is often the first symptom of inflammation. T or F

An infection is the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism.

the study of the ears, nose, and throat.

means any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus.

a viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord.

the study of disorders of the newborn

means pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery.

Migual required a/an ___________injection. This term means that the medication was placed directly within the muscle.

Mrs. Tillson underwent _____________to remove excess fluid from her abdomen.

The term laser is a/an __________. This means that it is a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term.

In an accident, Felipe Valladares broke several bones in his fingers. The medical term for these injuries is fractured _______________.

In case of a major disaster Cheng Lee, who is a trained paramedic, helps perform__________. This is the screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment.

Gina's physician ordered laboratory test that would enable him to establish a differential _____________to identify the cause of her signs and symptoms.

Jennifer plans to go to graduate school as she can specialize in __________. This specialty is concerned with the study of all aspects of diseases.

John Randolph's cancer went into __________. Although this is not a cure, his symptoms disappeared and he felt much better.

Mr. Malinowski describes that uncomfortable feeling as heartburn, The medical term for this condition is _____________.

Phyllis was having great fun traveling until she ate some contaminated food and developed _______________. She felt miserable and needed to stay in her hotel because of the frequent flow of loose or watery stools.