Medical Glossary Terminologies

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What is the main characteristic of a Ventral Hernia?

Protrusion of internal organs through the abdominal wall around the umbilicus

Protrusion of internal organs in the groin

Protrusion of internal organs through the epigastrium above the umbilicus

Protrusion of internal organs near an incompletely closed surgical incision site (correct)

What is the primary cause of Glaucoma?

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain

Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Too much pressure from fluid in the eye (correct)

Protrusion of internal organs through the abdominal wall

What type of cancer is Lymphoma?

Cancer of the blood and bone marrow

Cancerous tumor that tends to grow and spread

Cancer of the lymphatic system (correct)

Skin cancer originating in melanocytes

Which of the following is a characteristic of Parkinson's Disease?

Slowly progressive, degenerative neurologic disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target of the HIV virus?

The immune system Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a Closed Fracture?

The bone does not pierce through the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of Myocardial Infarction?

STEMI, where the artery is completely blocked Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Cellulitis?

Bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Epilepsy?

Disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target organ affected in Leukemia?

The blood and bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a nonmalignant neoplasm?

Benign Neoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by inflammation or infection of the outermost transparent layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid?

Conjunctivitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired?

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the hardening of the arteries caused by fats in the blood?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a localized cancer that has not spread to adjacent structures?

Carcinoma in Situ Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the gallbladder?

Cholecystitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a continuous, mild blood pressure elevation?

Benign Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by a group of symptoms that affect memory and cognitive functions such as judgment and communication?

Dementia Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a burn that affects only the outermost layer of the skin?

First Degree Burn Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a condition where a fractured bone fails to heal completely?

Nonunion Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the time period from birth to 28 days after birth?

Perinatal Signup and view all the answers

Which condition involves an infection in the genital tract that develops after childbirth?

Puerperal Sepsis Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a burn that involves both the epidermis and the dermis layers of the skin?

Second Degree Burn Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a condition where a patient does not have an acute medical condition, but medical services are still rendered?

Z Codes Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the inability to control urination?

Urinary Incontinence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a burn that destroys both the epidermis and the dermis layers of the skin, and often involves the subcutaneous tissue?

Third Degree Burn Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe a condition where a woman has high blood glucose levels only during pregnancy without a previous history of diabetes?

Gestational Diabetes Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the structures that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

Ureters Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Anastomosis'?

Joining of two or more blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe 'moving or extending anteriorly, moving with the usual direction of flow'?

Antegrade Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of 'Conduction System' in the heart?

Bundle of His (AV bundle) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Cardioversion'?

Use of defibrillator paddles to restore normal rhythm of the heart by electrical shock Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'Chordae Tendineae'?

String-like tendons linking papillary muscles to the tricuspid valve in the right ventricle and the mitral valve in the left ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Atherosclerosis'?

Buildup of plaque on artery walls Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Endocarditis' refer to?

Infection of the inner lining of the heart Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes muscles attached to the lower portion of the interior wall of the ventricles?

Papillary Muscles Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Thrombolysis' involve?

Destruction of a blood clot Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the division into three branches or parts?

Trifurcation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of 'Subendocardial'?

Under or below the endocardium Signup and view all the answers

In medical terms, what does 'Retrograde' refer to?

Moving backward or against the usual direction of flow Signup and view all the answers