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Chapter 6

Full Terms Practice

TermDefinition
quadrants the divisions of the abdomen that are determined by drawing imaginary vertical and horizontal lines through the umbilicus
dactylogram a fingerprint
caudal pertaining to the tail or a tail-like structure
eviceration the protrusion of internal organs through an open wound
cranial pertaining to the skull
afebrile without fever
Down's Syndrome a congenital chromosomal abnormality that is characterized by varying degrees of mental retardation and multiple defects
body system several organs working together to accomplish a set of functions
encephalitis inflammation of the brain
hyperpyrexial pertains to an abnormally high body temperature
dysplasia the abnormal development of tissues or organs
hyperplasia an abnormal increase in the number of normal cells in tissue
thoracotomy an incision of the chest
acrocyanosis a blue condition of the extremities
acromegaly a disorder in which enlargement of the extremities is characteristic
chirospasm writer’s cramp
omphalorrhexis rupture of the umbilicus
supine lying flat on the back
parietal peritoneum the membrane that lines the abdominal and pelvic walls
diaphragm the structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity
podiatrist a person who specializes in the care of feet
somatopsychic pertaining to the mind and body
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