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Semester I Test
Medical Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| sagittal plane | divides the body into left and right portions |
| lateral | direction in which you are moving away from the midline of the body |
| ot/o- | ear |
| otolaryngology | study of the ear, nose, and throat |
| neuropathy | a disease that affects the nerves |
| dysphagia | causes difficulty swallowing and is a common problem among stroke victims |
| hematemesis | vomiting of blood |
| cirrhosis | scarring of the liver caused by long-term liver damage |
| peristalsis | rhythmic contractions that move food and waste throughout the gastrointestinal system |
| anthrocosis | an occupational lung disease known as “black lung disease”, and is caused by coal dust |
| pulmonary embolism | a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. |
| apnea | the temporary cessation of breathing |
| cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and mucous membranes caused by low oxygen levels in the blood |
| cradle cap | a common, harmless skin condition that affects babies and causes scaly patches on the scalp |
| polydipsia | a condition in which a person experiences excessive thirst |
| goiter | an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland |
| exophthalmus | bulging eyeballs due to hyperthyroidism |