Introduction to Med. Terminology
Human Body and Disease
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Cardiovascular system
100
Gastritis
What is inflammation of the stomach
100
Inguinal
What is the entire lower portion of the abdomin
100
1.Framework for the body 2. protect the internal organs 3. store calcium 4. stores bone marrow 5. allows movement
What is the five functions of the skeletal system
100
1.Makes body movement possible 2. Holds body erect 3. move body fluids 4. produce body heat
What is the five functions of the Muscular system
100
Lueko
What is white
200
Syndrome
What is a set of signs and symptoms
200
Dysplasia
What is the abnormal development of tissues and cells
200
Lordosis
What is a forward curve or swayback
200
Supination
What is turning the hand so the palm is upward
200
Systolic
What is the highest pressure against the blood vessels that occurs when the ventricles contract
300
Eponym
What is a disease that is named for the person who discovered it
300
Posterior
What is the term meaning situated in the back
300
Lumbago
What is lower back pain
300
Bradykinesia
What is a symptom of Parkinson's disease
300
Embolism
What is a foreign object that circulates in the blood
400
Dermatologist
What is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the skin
400
Down syndrome
What is a genetic abnormality that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance, cognitive impairment,and physical abnormalities
400
Comminuted
What is crushed or splintered bone
400
Heel Spur
What is thickening on the surface of the calcaneous bone
400
Myocardial Infarction
What is a heart attack
500
Hypotension
What is lower than normal blood pressure
500
Homeostasis
What is the term meaning maintaining a constant internal enviornment
500
Athrodesis
What is the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen the joint
500
Singletus
What is hiccups
500
Mitral valve
What is another word for bicuspid heart valve
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