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Terms wk 13-14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rhinitis | Runny nose |
| Tinnitus | Ringing of the ears |
| Tympatic Membrane | Ear Drum |
| Sputum | matter that is coughed up;Phlegm |
| Gingivitis | Gum Disease |
| Glaucoma | Increased pressure on the eyes |
| Cerumen | Earwax |
| Mucus | Secretion produced by the mucus membranes; traps bacteria |
| Sebum | Keeps skin from drying out |
| Hives | Raised, itchy red welts on the surface of the skin |
| Wheal | Raised itchy area of the skin |
| Ulcer | Open sore |
| Tumor | Excessive new cell growth |
| Teratogen | Enviromental agent that causes birth defects |
| Malignant | Can spread; Cancerous |
| Cancer | Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells |
| Benign | Does Not move; Non-cancerous |
| Carcinogenic | Cancer causing substance or agent |
| Cytotoxic | Kills or destroys cells |