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Medical Terminology - Exam 3 Study

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What is polydactyl?

Having many fingers or toes (more than the normal number)

Define Kyphosis.

Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.

Explain Lordosis.

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition).

What is Gibbus?

A sharp, angular deformity associated with a collapsed vertebra due to osteoporosis.

Describe Scoliosis.

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

What is a common symptom of abnormal TMJ assessment?

Swelling, round bulge, crepitus, pain, reduced ROM

What is the purpose of a 24-hour diet recall?

To obtain a quick and simple way of assessing food intake history

How is BMI calculated?

Body weight divided by height squared

What does the Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measure?

Fat distribution

What is the definition of Polydactyl?

Presence of extra fingers or toes

Define Kyphosis.

Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a hump in the upper back

What does Lordosis refer to?

Excessive inward curvature of the spine, creating a swayback appearance

Describe Gibbus.

Sharp angulated deformity of the spine usually associated with tuberculosis

What is Scoliosis?

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

What is the medical term for a viral disease affecting peripheral nerves, characterized by painful blisters that spread over the skin following the affected nerves?

Herpes zoster

What STD is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is highly contagious?

Genital warts

What is the term for a sexually transmitted bacterial disease caused by a gonococcus bacterium that causes inflammation of the genital mucous membrane, burning pain when urinating, and a discharge?

Gonorrhea

Which congenital defect is characterized by the urinary meatus being located on the upper surface of the penis?

Epispadias

What is the term for the thick, cheesy secretion that accumulates under the labia minora or the male foreskin?

Smegma

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