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2509 final

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What is the medical term for a wound or injury?   show
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show neuroplasty  
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What is the medical term for the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time?   show
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show ATHER/O  
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show prognosis  
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Which of the following terms means a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it?   show
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What does the term arterionecrosis mean?   show
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What does the suffix in the medical term gastrosis mean?   show
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What does the combining form POLI/O mean in the term poliomyelitis?   show
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show fever or fire  
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which statement describes the term ilium?   show
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what does the prefix HYPER- mean in the medical term hypertension?   show
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show a picture or record  
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The medical term used to describe the time and events surrounding birth is   show
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show triage  
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show abdominocentesis  
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show diarrhea  
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the medical term that means pertaining to a virus is   show
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A localized response to an injury or the destruction of tissues is known as   show
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the medical term for inflammation of the appendix is   show
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What is the medical term for inflammation of a gland?   show
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Which type of tissue suspends the intestines within the abdominal cavity?   show
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What is the medical term for pertaining to the groin?   show
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show functional disorder  
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show caudal  
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show atersia  
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show homeostasis  
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What is the medical term for a deviation from what is regarded as normal?   show
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Which of the following terms describes the study of the causes of diseases or abnormal conditions?   show
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show a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area  
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What is the medical term for the incomplete development of an organ or tissue?   show
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show a malignant tumor that originates in the glands and may spread to other parts of the body  
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show general practitioner  
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The term ______ describes a change in the sequence of a DNA molecule.   show
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show adipose  
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The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell is known as   show
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Abnormal development or growth of cells, or the presence of abnormal cells, is known as   show
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show hyperplasia  
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show geriatrician  
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show epithelial  
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The term_______ refers to the back of the body or an organ.   show
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show iatrogenic illness  
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A _____disorder is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.   show
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a type of gland that secretes chemical substances into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of the body   show
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an outbreak of disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide   show
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What is the medical term for surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint?   show
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show osteomyelitis  
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show craniotomy  
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What is the medical term for the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint?   show
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Which type of fixation device is usually left in the body after the fracture has healed?   show
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show cancer cells that have spread to bone from other organs such as the breasts, prostate, or lungs  
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show deficiency  
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What type of fracture has occurred when the bone is bent and only partially broken?   show
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show orthopedic surgeon  
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show a benign bony projection covered with cartilage  
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What type of fracture occurs straight across the shaft of a bone?   show
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What is the medical term for the abnormal softening of the cartilage   show
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show a procedure that is performed to treat a herniated intervertebral disk  
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show hematopoetic  
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The medical term ____ describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.   show
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show avascular necrosis  
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show xiphoid process  
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The medical term that refers to the posterior space behind the knee is the   show
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show kyphosis  
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show hemarthrosis  
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The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together is called   show
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show mandible  
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show calcaneus  
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inflammation of the bone ____   show
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the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it   show
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show adduction  
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show polymyositis  
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What is the medical term for the release of a tendon from adhesions?   show
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What is the medical term for paralysis of all four extremities?   show
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show adhesion  
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show excerise physiologist  
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Which option describes chronic fatigue syndrome?   show
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show muscular dystrophy  
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What is the medical term for decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint?   show
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Which of the following options describes circumduction?   show
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show sports medicine physician  
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show flesh  
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What is singultus commonly known as?   show
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A diagnostic test involving recording the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation is known as   show
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Brian Hamilton has ______ , which is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding his elbow.   show
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show skeletal  
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Ginger Williams has pain in her heel caused by a calcium deposit. This calcium deposit is known as a heel   show
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show atrophy  
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A/An ______ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.   show
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show bradykinesia  
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show tenosynovitis  
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A chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body is called_______   show
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show surgical suturing  
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abnormally increased muscle function or activity   show
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inflammation of a fascia   show
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What is the medical term for the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries?   show
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show thrombus  
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What is the medical term for inflammation of a vein?   show
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show ACE inhibitor  
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Which condition is characterized by intermittent episodes of skin in the affected areas turning white or blue associated with numbness?   show
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show abnormally small number of platlets in the blood  
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Which medication is an anticoagulant that is administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger?   show
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Which of the following characteristics describes polycythemia?   show
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show endocardium  
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show ventricles  
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show a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part  
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show inflammation of the temporal arteries supplying blood to the head and brain  
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show mixture or blending  
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Low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up is known as   show
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A(n) is a battery-powered device that can be attached externally or implanted under the skin to regulate the heartbeat.   show
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show myocardial infarction  
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The radiographic test that provides an image of specific veins after injection of a contrast dye is known as   show
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show hemangioma  
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show carotid endarterectomy  
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show hyperlipidemia  
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A type of cancer characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow is   show
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An event in which the heart abruptly stops beating or develops an arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood effectively is called   show
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Umberto was referred to a/an _______ who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders.   show
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the surgical repair of a heart valve   show
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show a- plast-ic  
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show axill-ary  
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a new and abnormal growth of body tissue in which the multiplication of cells is uncontrolled, abnormal, rapid, and progressive   show
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show my-oma  
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show B cells  
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Any of a large group of diseases characterized by a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies against its own tissues is known as a/an   show
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show inguinal  
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show adenocarcinoma  
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A/An ______ drug is used either as an immunosuppressant or as an antineoplastic.   show
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show splenomegaly  
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show needle  
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Dorothy Peterson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She and her doctor agreed to treat it surgically with a/an ______ , a procedure in which the cancerous tissue, as well as a margin of normal tissue, is removed.   show
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Every day since his kidney transplant, Mr. Lanning must take a/an_______ to prevent rejection of the donor organ.   show
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show sarcoma  
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show antiviral  
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Rosita Sanchez is 2 months’ pregnant, and she and her doctor are worried because she recently had a rash that was diagnosed as____ . They are concerned because this condition can produce defects in Rosita’s developing child.   show
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Which of the following causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever and is transmitted by lice, ticks, fleas, and mites?   show
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show antigen  
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Which of the following bacteria form a chain?   show
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show mestastasis  
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What does an allergist specialize in?   show
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Which of the following is a disease caused by yeast?   show
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show COVID-19  
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Which disease is distinguished by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?   show
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show parasite  
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show cytokines  
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show hem/o-ptysis  
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show dys-phon-ia  
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the permanent thickening of the walls of the bronchi   show
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An inflammation of the pleura that can result from trauma, tuberculosis, connective tissue disease, or an infection is known as   show
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The substance ejected through the mouth that can be used for diagnostic purposes is known as   show
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show cyanosis  
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The medical term meaning the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx is .   show
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The irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration, followed by slower respiration or apnea, is known as   show
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show cystic fybrosis  
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show pneumonectomy  
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What does the word root PULMON in the term pulmonologist mean   show
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When hit during a fight, Marvin Roper’s nose started to bleed. The medical term for this condition is   show
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Duncan McClanahan had a/an ______ performed to correct his deviated nasal septum.   show
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show surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords for insertion of breathing tube  
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Which term describes inflammation of the bronchi that is typically caused by a viral infection?   show
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What is the medical term for the outer layer of the pleura?   show
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What is the medical term for walking pneumonia?   show
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What term describes what is also commonly known as the windpipe?   show
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What causes pneumoconiosis?   show
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show hyperbaric oxygen  
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show atelectasis  
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What is the middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs?   show
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show emphysema  
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show ventilator  
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Which medication is used to prevent or relieve coughing?   show
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show dia-rrhea  
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show hemat-emesis  
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show enter-itis  
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The _____ test detects hidden blood in the stools.   show
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show anastomosis  
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The anchoring of a crown, bridge, or denture to the bone of the jaw is called a/an____   show
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The hardened deposit that forms on the teeth and irritates the surrounding tissues is known as dental   show
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show liver  
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James Ridgeview was diagnosed as having _____ , which is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine.   show
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Chang Hoon has________ . This condition is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.   show
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Rita Martinez is a dentist. She described her patient Mr. Espinoza as being ______ , which means that he has no natural teeth.   show
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Baby Kilgore was vomiting almost continuously. The medical term for this excessive vomiting is   show
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show surgical creation of an opening  
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After eating, Mike Delahanty often complained about heartburn. The medical term for this condition is   show
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show black  
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Which of the following options describes gastroesophageal reflux disease?   show
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show -lithiasis  
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show a small crack-like sore in the skin of the anus  
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What is the medical term for any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer?   show
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show duodenum  
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What is the medical term for the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach?   show
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What procedure is performed to treat severe obesity by restricting the amount of food that can enter the stomach and be digested?   show
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show cirrhosis  
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show diverticulum  
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show metabolism  
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the absence of urine formation by the kidneys   show
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a stone located anywhere along the ureter   show
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show cysto-scopy  
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A toxic condition resulting from renal failure in which kidney function is compromised and urea that is normally secreted is retained in the blood is called   show
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The term ________ means urinary incontinence during sleep. It is also known as bed-wetting.   show
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show nephrons  
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The presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood is known as   show
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show nephrologist  
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show nocturia  
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show polycystic  
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show interstitial cystitis  
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show urethrostenosis  
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Norman Smith was born with the opening of the urethra on the upper surface of his penis. This is known as   show
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Henry Wong’s kidneys failed. He is being treated with peritoneal________ , which involves the removal of waste from his blood through a fluid exchange in the peritoneal cavity.   show
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The suffix -PLASTY in the term urethroplasty means .   show
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show indwelling  
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show cystectomy  
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show pyelotomy  
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show dysuria  
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Which statement describes the medulla?   show
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What type of treatment involves the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function?   show
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show glomerulonephritis  
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Which term means suppuration of the kidney?   show
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show overactive bladder  
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show azotemia  
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a tumor of the spinal cord   show
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the loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word   show
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a disorder consisting of sudden brief episodes of falling asleep during the day   show
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show causalgia  
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A drug that depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep is classified as a/an   show
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show illness anxiety  
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During childbirth, _______ anesthesia is administered to numb the nerves from the uterus and birth passage without stopping labor.   show
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show amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  
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show bipolar  
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In an auto accident, Anthony DeNicola hit his head on the windshield. The paramedics were concerned that this jarring of the brain had caused a/an ________ .   show
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show tia (trasient ischemic attack)  
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show surgical incision into the thalamus  
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Mary Beth Cawthorn was diagnosed as having ___________. This progressive autoimmune disorder is characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath.   show
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show syncope  
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show insomnia  
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What was formerly known as multiple personality disorder and is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personalities?   show
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show process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp  
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show sensation or feeling  
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show schizophrenia  
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show dura mater  
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What term describes nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region?   show
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show seasonal affective disorder  
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What type of medication is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and reduce tension?   show
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show psychoanalysis  
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Which of the following options describes a reflex?   show
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an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation   show
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show vitr-ectomy  
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the gradual loss of sensorineural hearing as the body ages   show
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show papilledema  
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show phtotpsia  
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show ametropia  
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The ______ is the angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet.   show
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show impacted cerumen  
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show otoplasty  
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show pressure  
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show intraocular  
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show hemianopia  
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While gathering branches after a storm, Vern Passman scratched the cornea of his eye. To diagnose the damage, his ophthalmologist applied ________ stain, which caused the corneal abrasions to appear bright green.   show
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Ted Milligan was treated for an allergic reaction to a wasp sting. His reaction consisted of swelling of the tissues around his eyes, known as _______ edema.   show
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Adrienne Jacobus is unable to drive at night because she has night blindness. The medical term for this condition is _______ .   show
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show monaural  
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Which of the following is used to force the pupils to remain dilated?   show
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show a benign brain tumor that develops adjacent to the cranial nerve running from the brain to the inner ear  
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show cornea  
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What term is used to describe the ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears?   show
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show eustachian tubes  
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show inability to focus die to uneven curvatures of the cornea  
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show iris  
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show sclera  
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Which term describes a contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum?   show
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pertaining to the skin   show
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show pedicul-osis  
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inflammation of the skin   show
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show paronychia  
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When the sebum plug of a _______ is exposed to air, it oxidizes and becomes a blackhead.   show
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The condition known as ________ is a skin disorder characterized by flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales.   show
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The medical term referring to a malformation of the nail is ________ . This condition is also called spoon nail.   show
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Commonly known as a mole, a/an________ is a small, dark skin growth that develops from melanocytes in the skin.   show
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show sclerotherapy  
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show albinism  
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Manuel Fernandez has a/an ________ . This condition is a closed pocket containing pus that is caused by a bacterial infection.   show
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Soon after Ying Li hit his thumb with a hammer, a collection of blood formed beneath the nail. This condition is a subungual_____   show
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Trisha Bell fell off her bicycle and scraped off the superficial layers of skin on her knees. This type of injury is known as a/an________   show
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Molly Malone had a severe fever, and then very small, pinpoint hemorrhages developed under her skin. The doctor described these as being______   show
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show scabies  
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What is the medical term for the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination?   show
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Which combining form means dry?   show
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What is the medical term for the abnormal condition of the absence of sweat in response to heat?   show
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Which of the following options describes the term melanin?   show
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What is the medical term for an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material?   show
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Which of the following temporarily blocks the nerve signals to a muscle?   show
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show androgenic alopecia  
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show furuncles  
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show systemic lupus erythematosus  
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What is the medical term for a precancerous skin growth that occurs on sun-damaged skin?   show
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the overproduction of thyroid hormones   show
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excessive urination   show
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show hyper-calc-emia  
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Hormones called __________ are produced and released by neurons in the brain, rather than by the endocrine glands, and delivered to organs and tissues through the bloodstream.   show
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show pituitary adenoma  
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show grave's  
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The diabetic emergency caused by very high or very low blood glucose is ________ , which can be fatal if untreated.   show
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show melatonin  
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show antidiuretic  
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show thirst  
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Mrs. Wei’s symptoms included chronic, worsening fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and weight loss because her adrenal glands were not producing enough cortisol. Her doctor diagnosed this condition as   show
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Linda Thomas was diagnosed as having a/an ________ . This is a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia by secreting insulin.   show
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The endocrine system contains four of which of the following glands?   show
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Because Joe Dean’s ultimate goal was to swim in the Olympics, he was tempted to make illegal use of ________ steroids to increase his strength and muscle mass.   show
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show leptin  
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show testosterone  
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show a reproductive cell  
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show lutenizing hormone  
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show insulin  
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Which of the following stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to physical injury or mental stress?   show
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show phosphorus  
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What is the medical term for surgical removal of the pancreas?   show
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Which test is most commonly performed to diagnose type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes?   show
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Which hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is known as T4?   show
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What is the medical term for abnormal growth of the entire body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty?   show
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Which term describes a woman who has never borne a viable child?   show
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Which term describes the surgical affixation of sagging breasts into a more elevated position?   show
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show andropause  
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What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis?   show
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What is the medical term for an involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles, which closes off the vagina?   show
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show extends upward from the epididymis and is attached to each testicle  
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Which of the following is caused by a parasite?   show
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Which part of the uterus is the bulging, rounded part above the entrance to the fallopian tubes?   show
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show a procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a male who has undergone a vasectomy  
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show a painful persistent erection lasting 4 hours or more  
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show fibroadenoma  
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What is the medical term for an infant during the first 4 weeks after birth?   show
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show episiotomy  
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A surgical puncture to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid is known as ______ .   show
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show creation  
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show myomectomy  
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In a(n) _______ pregnancy, the fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop somewhere outside the uterus.   show
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The surgical removal of a cone-shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix is known as ________ .   show
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show menarche  
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show foreskin  
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show hysteroscopy  
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The surgical removal of a testicle is known as a/an .   show
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show oligospermia  
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show galact/o-rrhea  
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the absence of sperm in the semen   show
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show guided imagery  
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show abdominocentesis  
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show paradoxical reaction  
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Which instrument is used to examine the interior of the eye?   show
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Which tests are performed to determine the compatibility of donor and patient blood before transfusion?   show
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show it acts as an analgesic and antipyretic  
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Which of the following options describes radiographic positioning?   show
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What is the medical term for a factor in the patient's condition that makes the use of a medication dangerous?   show
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Which test is useful in determining whether a patient has a condition such as liver disease or a blocked bile duct?   show
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show intradermal injection  
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Which of the following options describes respiratory rate?   show
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What image is created by ultrasonography   show
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show perfusion  
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The puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood is known as   show
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The presence of pus in the urine is known as   show
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show hypothermia  
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A cross-sectional view is obtained using   show
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show prone  
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To listen to the sounds within the patient’s chest, Marty used a/an _______   show
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The placement of medication under the tongue where it is allowed to dissolve slowly is known as _______ administration.   show
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_______ are coarse rattling breath sounds that are somwhat like snoring   show
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show hematocrit  
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A Japanese technique in which the practitioner transfers healing energy to the patient by means of visualization or gentle touch is known as_______   show
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show bacteri-uria  
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show pharmac-ology  
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