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SBGR Review
SBGR MA 190 Week 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hyperthyroidism | excessive thyroid hormone |
| hypothyroidism | insufficient thyroid hormone |
| anorexia | lack of appetite |
| buccal | cheek |
| genetics | scientific study of heredity |
| chromosome | DNA molecule composed of regions called genes |
| Gynecologist | physician who specializes in the female reproductive system |
| homeostasis | relative uniformity of body's internal environment |
| dehydration | water intake is less that output |
| edema | increased fluid in tissue |
| gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and small intestine |
| laparotomy | incision into the mid-abdominal area |
| celiac | abdominal cavity |
| autoimmune | arising from and directed against an individual's own tissue |
| lymphocyte | cell of the lymph system |
| chemotherapy | treatment with chemicals |
| presbycusis | progressive hearing loss due to age |
| presbyopia | farsightedness as a result of normal aging process |
| lymphadenitis | inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| rhinitis | inflammation of the nasal cavity |