front 1 Which term is used to describe a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term? | back 1 acronym |
front 2 Which skin condition is characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture? | back 2 impetigo |
front 3 Which procedure is the surgical removal of all or part of the colon? | back 3 colectomy |
front 4 Which term means situated between the ribs? | back 4 intercostal |
front 5 Which term describes the presence of stones in the gallbladder? | back 5 cholecystolithiasis |
front 6 Which term describes a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a population, group, or area? | back 6 epidemic |
front 7 Which term describes a subjective indication of disease that can be observed only by the patient? | back 7 symptom |
front 8 Which term means a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious evidence to the contrary? | back 8 delusion |
front 9 Which term describes a disease or symptoms of long duration? | back 9 chronic |
front 10 Which condition is an inflammation of a blood or lymph vessel? | back 10 angiitis |
front 11 Which breathing disorder is also known as shortness of breath? | back 11 dyspnea |
front 12 Which term describes tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall? | back 12 colporrhexis |
front 13 What term describes an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity? | back 13 hemothorax |
front 14 Which term describes a woman who has borne one child? | back 14 primipara |
front 15 Which condition is bleeding from the urethra? | back 15 urethrorrhagia |
front 16 Which procedure is performed to remove fluid from the sac surrounding the heart? | back 16 pericardiocentesis |
front 17 Which diagnostic blood test is used to screen for prostate cancer? | back 17 PSA test |
front 18 What type of pathogen causes rabies? | back 18 virus |
front 19 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? | back 19 computed tomography |
front 20 Which condition is commonly known as an ingrown toenail? | back 20 onychocryptosis |