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Which medical procedure involves the surgical removal of the adenoids?
Which medical procedure involves the surgical removal of the adenoids?
- Tonsillectomy
- Appendectomy
- Adenoidectomy (correct)
- Gallbladder removal
What does the term 'cervicalgia' mean?
What does the term 'cervicalgia' mean?
- Neck pain (correct)
- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Headache
What does 'homeostasis' refer to?
What does 'homeostasis' refer to?
- The body's ability to maintain internal stability (correct)
- The body's ability to regulate blood pressure
- The body's response to injury
- The body's ability to fight infections
Which term refers to the enlargement of the spleen?
Which term refers to the enlargement of the spleen?
What is lymphadenopathy?
What is lymphadenopathy?
What does thrombolysis involve?
What does thrombolysis involve?
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Medical Procedures and Definitions
- Adenoidectomy: Surgical procedure that involves the removal of the adenoids, which are tissue located at the back of the nasal cavity; often performed to improve breathing or recurrent infections.
- Cervicalgia: Medical term that refers to neck pain; can result from various causes including muscle strain, whiplash, or degenerative conditions.
- Homeostasis: The physiological process through which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival, involving temperature regulation, pH balance, and electrolyte levels.
Conditions and Concepts
- Splenomegaly: Refers to the enlargement of the spleen; often indicates underlying conditions such as infections, liver disease, or blood disorders.
- Lymphadenopathy: Abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes, which is often a sign of infection, autoimmune diseases, or malignancies, serving as a response to a variety of medical conditions.
- Thrombolysis: A medical procedure that involves the dissolution of blood clots, typically using medications known as thrombolytics, employed to treat conditions like stroke or myocardial infarction.
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