Which term is used to describe a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term?
acronym
Which skin condition is characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture?
impetigo
Which procedure is the surgical removal of all or part of the colon?
colectomy
Which term means situated between the ribs?
intercostal
Which term describes the presence of stones in the gallbladder?
cholecystolithiasis
Which term describes a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a population, group, or area?
epidemic
Which term describes a subjective indication of disease that can be observed only by the patient?
symptom
Which term means a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary?
delusion
Which term describes a disease or symptoms of long duration?
chronic
Which condition is an inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel?
angiitis
Which breathing disorder is also known as shortness of breath?
dyspnea
Which term describes tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall?
colporrhexis
What term describes an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity?
hemothorax
Which term describes a woman who has borne one child?
primipara
Which condition is bleeding from the urethra?
urethrorrhagia
Which procedure is performed to remove fluid from the sac surrounding the heart?
pericardiocentesis
Which diagnostic blood test is used to screen for prostate cancer?
PSA test
What type of pathogen causes rabies?
virus
Which imaging technique projects uses a thin, fan-shaped x-ray beam that rotates around the patient to produce cross-sectional views of the body?
computed tomography
Which condition is commonly known as an ingrown toenail?
onychocryptosis