Med Term P

#1

100

 What is incision of a vein to draw blood?

Phlebotomy –

200

 What is difficulty swallowing?

Dysphagia –

300

 What is excessive urination?

Polyuria –

400

 What is inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis, usually due to infection?

Pyelonephritis –

500

 What is inflammation of the pharynx (throat)?

Pharyngitis –

#2

100

 What is paralysis of both lower extremities?

Paraplegia –

200

 What is prevention of disease?

Prophylaxis –

300

 What is excessive hunger?

Polyphagia –

400

 What is performed through the skin?

Percutaneous –

500

 What is inflammation of a vein?

Phlebitis –

#3

100

 What is weakness on one side of the body?

Hemiparesis –

200

 What is surgical repair or reshaping of the nose?

Rhinoplasty –

300

 What is excessive thirst?

Polydipsia –

400

 What is difficulty with speech or language?

Dysphasia –

500

What is an abnormal fear of water, commonly associated with rabies?

Hydrophobia –

#4

100

 What is indigestion?

Dyspepsia –

200

 What is paralysis of one side of the body?

Hemiplegia –

300

Pulmonology – What is the medical specialty dealing with diseases of the lungs?

Pulmonology –

400

 What is a woman who has given birth two or more times?

Multipara –

500

 What is a specialist in the medical care of the feet?

Podiatrist –

#5

100

 What is inflammation of the pericardium surrounding the heart?

Pericarditis –

200

 What is difficult or labored breathing?

Dyspnea –

300

 What is producing pus?

Pyogenic –

400

 What is the study of disease?

Pathology –

500

What is the period after childbirth?  

Postpartum –