The term after birth is referred to as:
postmortem
contraception
postalterum
postpartum
A polyp is a(an):
Abnormal accumulation of air in the space between pleurae
Inflammation of the anus and rectum
Projecting mass of swollen and hypertrophied or tumorous membrane
Tightening of stretched or weakened bodily tissues or channels by folding the excess in tucks and suturing
A surgical procedure to remove fluid from a joint is referred to as:
Arthrocentesis
Gastrotomy
Osteitis
Tenorrhaphy
What is a disease characterized by an irregular thickening and softening of the bones?
Dyskinesia
Filgrastim
Paget Disease
Spasticity
The surgical removal of a kidney is referred to as:
Diathermy
Nephrectomy
Nephrolithotomy
Stapedectomy
This type of therapy is used to treat cancer:
Brachytherapy
ECT
Shock Therapy
Antivenin is:
A disorder that is characterized by excessive fluid in the brain
A substance that is made up of purified antibodies used to neutralize venom
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Also associated with dark colored urine
An abnormal, involuntary movement (twitching, jerking, nodding)
A renal calculus is more commonly referred to as a(an):
Gallbladder
Hepatoma
Hernia
Kidney Stone
Valvular stenosis refers to stiffening, or obstruction of:
Esophagus
Heart Valves
Range of Motion
Urinary Tract
The study of the causes or origins of a disease
Etiology
Oncology
Scientology
Urology
A deficiency of color in the face is referred to as:
Botulism
Conjunctiva
Effusion
Pallor
The standard unit of energy is a(an):
ATP
Hertz
Joule
Watt
Blood in the urine is referred to as a hematoma.
The term mammary pertains to:
Breast
Lungs
Mammals
Nasal Cavity
Which term describes a symptom or condition that begins abruptly and subsides within a relatively short period of time?
acute
atonic
benign
chronic
The internal organs of the body. Consists of the large internal organs found in the three major cavities of the body: the head, the chest or thorax, and the abdomen.
disulfiram
hematuria
pessary
viscera