180 Questions
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Morbidity
What does the term 'neonatal' relate to?
Relating to the place or time of one's birth
Which branch of science investigates the shapes and structures of living things?
Morphology
What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
Closure or obstruction of a natural cavity
What is the definition of 'auditory'?
Anatomically related to the ear
What does the term 'orthostatic' mean?
Of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture
What is the definition of 'auscultation'?
Clinical examination in the form of listening to the sounds coming from the organism directly
What does the term 'lumbar' relate to?
Relating to the lower part of the back
What is the definition of 'ligament'?
Resistant, less flexible, fibrous fibers that bind bone fragments together
What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
Muscle pain
Which term refers to a traumatism or morbid, organic or functional change of tissues?
Lesion
What does the term 'malformation' refer to?
A congenital anomaly in an organ or part of the body
What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
Transfer of local manifestations of a disease to other parts of the body
What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
A muscle-cartilage complex organ in the front of the neck
What does the term 'localized' mean?
Limited or separated tumor, infection, lesion, etc. in a certain area
What does the term 'membran' refer to?
Thin outer covering of an anatomical structure
What does the term 'minimal' mean?
Lowest, least
What does the term 'medial' mean?
Closest to the body's axis of symmetry
What does the term 'maximum' mean?
At the most; as great or high as possible
What does the term 'longitudinal' mean?
Parallel to the body axis
Which term refers to the branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases?
Orthopedics
What is the term for the surgical cutting of a bone?
Osteotomy
Which term refers to the formation of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
Myelination
What is the term for localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
Monoplegia
Which term refers to a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
Nociceptive
What is the term for the name given to degenerative diseases of the muscular system?
Myopathy
Which term refers to pain along the course of a nerve for any reason?
Neuralgia
What is the term for a spasm due to a motor nerve disorder innervating striated muscles?
Neurospasm
Which term refers to the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
Neurosurgery
What is the term for heart muscle?
Myocard
What does the term 'malign' refer to?
A serious and fatal disease or tumor
What does the term 'mental' relate to?
Emotional well-being
What does the term 'membran' refer to?
A thin outer covering of an anatomical structure
What does the term 'minimal' mean?
Lowest, least
What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
The spread of local manifestations of a disease to other parts of the body
What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
An organ involved in air conduction and sound production
What does the term 'longitudinal' mean?
Parallel to the body axis
What does the term 'localization' mean?
The identification of a specific area affected by a disease
What does the term 'limitation' mean?
Restraint, suppression
What does the term 'medial' mean?
Closest to the body's axis of symmetry
Which term refers to the inflammation of muscle tissue due to a systemic infection or other inflammation?
Myositis
What is the term for the surgical cutting of a bone?
Osteotomy
Which term refers to the condition of underdeveloped muscles or muscle atrophy?
Myatrophy
What is the term for the white, lipid structured sheath of nerve fibers in the cerebrospinal system?
Myelin
Which term refers to the localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
Monoplegia
What is the term for a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
Nociceptor
Which term refers to the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
Neurosurgery
What is the term for the heart muscle?
Myocardium
Which term refers to a spasm due to a motor nerve disorder innervating striated muscles?
Neurospasm
What is the term for the branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases?
Orthopedics
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Morbidity
What does the term 'orthostatic' mean?
Of, relating to, or caused by an upright posture
Which branch of science investigates the shapes and structures of living things?
Morphology
What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
Prevented or forced passage of liquid substances through a passage in the organism
What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
Muscle pain
What is the definition of 'ligament'?
Resistant, less flexible, fibrous fibers that bind bone fragments together
What does the term 'lumbar' relate to?
Relating to the lower part of the back
What does the term 'auditory' mean?
The branch of science dealing with hearing and hearing disorders
What does the term 'auscultation' mean?
Clinical examination in the form of listening to the sounds coming from the organism directly
Which term refers to a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
Nociceptor
What is the term for the condition of suffering from a disease?
Morbidity
What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity in the body?
Occlusion
What is the term for the degeneration event that causes destruction or fragmentation of a cell or tissue?
Necrosis
What is the term for the excessive fat accumulation in the subcutaneous connective tissue in the body?
Obesity
What is the term for the branch of science dealing with hearing and hearing disorders?
Audiology
What is the term for the long and thin muscle fibers that change shape according to the type of muscle?
Myofibril
What is the term for the increased inward curving of the lumbar spine?
Lordosis
What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity, such as a vessel or bowel?
Occlusion
What is the term for the branch of medicine that deals with the investigation and treatment of tumors?
Oncology
What is the term for the starting point or source of something?
Origin
Which term refers to a congenital anomaly in an organ or part of the body?
Malformation
What is the term for a serious and fatal disease or tumor?
Malign
What does the term 'manuel' mean?
Made or performed by hand
What is the term for the state of being fully developed?
Maturite
What does the term 'minimal' mean?
Lowest, least
What does the term 'membran' refer to?
Thin outer covering of an anatomical structure; thin layer of tissues with different functions
What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
A muscle-cartilage complex organ that plays the main role in air conduction and sound production
What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
Transfer of local manifestations of a disease (especially cancer) to other parts of the body
What does the term 'localization' mean?
Locating a morbid process or lesion
What does the term 'medial' mean?
Closest to the body's axis of symmetry; near the midline; relating to the midline
Which term refers to the formation of a myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
Myelination
What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
Muscle pain
What does the term 'neuropathy' refer to?
Diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system
What does the term 'orthopedics' refer to?
The branch of science dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, muscle, and tendon disorders or diseases
What does the term 'neurology' refer to?
The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
What does the term 'myopathy' refer to?
Degenerative diseases of the muscular system
What does the term 'neuralgia' refer to?
Pain along the course of a nerve for any reason
What does the term 'myotonia' refer to?
Absence or disappearance of muscle tonicity
What does the term 'neuromuscular' refer to?
Relating to nerves and muscles
What does the term 'neuron' refer to?
Neural cell
Which term refers to the process of providing or obtaining food?
Nutrition
What is the term for the closure or obstruction of a natural cavity in the body?
Occlusion
Which term refers to the branch of science dealing with hearing and hearing disorders?
Audiology
What does the term 'auscultation' mean?
Clinical examination in the form of listening to the sounds coming from the organism directly by leaning the ear to the patient or by placing a stethoscope between the patient and the ear.
What is the term for an increased inward curving of the lumbar spine?
Lordosis
Which term refers to the condition of suffering from a disease?
Morbidity
What does the term 'necrosis' refer to?
Degeneration event that causes destruction or fragmentation of a cell or tissue
What is the term for the state of being dead or mortal in living things?
Mortality
Which term refers to the smaller of two similar structures?
Minor
What is the term for the condition marked by the loss of viability (death) of cells or tissues?
Necrosis
Which term refers to a limited or separated tumor, infection, lesion, etc. in a certain area?
Localized
What is the term for the state of being fully developed?
Maturite
Which term refers to a congenital anomaly in an organ or part of the body?
Malformation
What does the term 'menta' refer to?
Related to mind, memory, consciousness, intelligence
Which term refers to the transfer of local manifestations of a disease (especially cancer) to other parts of the body?
Metastasis
What does the term 'larynx' refer to?
A muscle-cartilage complex organ that plays the main role in air conduction and sound production
What is the term for a serious and fatal disease or tumor?
Malign
What does the term 'membran' refer to?
Thin outer covering of an anatomical structure; thin layer of tissues with different functions
Which term refers to the middle or intermediate part of an anatomical structure?
Medius
What does the term 'minimal' mean?
Lowest, least
Which term refers to the inflammation of muscle tissue due to a systemic infection or other inflammation?
Myositis
What is the term for the restoration of movement to an organ that has lost its ability to move?
Mobilization
What does the term 'myopathy' refer to?
Degenerative diseases of the muscular system
What is the term for the absence or disappearance of muscle tonicity?
Myatrophy
What is the term for the formation of myelin sheath around a nerve fiber?
Myelination
What is the term for the branch of surgery that deals with the nervous system?
Neurosurgery
What is the term for the pain along the course of a nerve for any reason?
Neuralgia
What is the term for localized paralysis that occurs in only one organ or one muscle group?
Monoplegia
What is the term for a sensitive receptor receiving pain stimuli?
Nociceptor
What does the term 'lymphedema' refer to?
Edema due to lymphatic obstruction
Which term refers to a condition characterized by decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?
Hypotonia
What is the term for a swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein?
Aneurysm
What does the term 'emboli' refer to?
Embolism
What is the term for little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?
Hypoventilation
What does the term 'hyperventilation' mean?
Hyperventilation
What does the term 'anteverversion' refer to?
Anteverversion
What does the term 'biconcave' mean?
Biconcave
What does the term 'biconvex' mean?
Biconvex
What does the term 'hypotonia' refer to?
Hypotonia
What does the term 'aneurysm' refer to?
Aneurysm
Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
Ankylose
What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
Fasciitis
Which term refers to the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, with uninterrupted bending in various directions?
Athetosis
What is the term for the partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words?
Aphasia
Which term refers to the paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face due to the destruction of the facial nerve?
Facial palsy
What is the term for the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
Hypertonia
Which term refers to the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?
Hypoesthesia
What is the term for the branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly?
Geriatrics
Which term refers to the device used to measure angles?
Goniometer
What is the term for the abnormal increase in the nutrition of an organ?
Hypertrophy
Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
Ankylose
What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
Fasciitis
Which term refers to the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, characterized by uninterrupted bending in various directions?
Athetosis
What is the term for the complete paralysis of half of the body?
Hemiplegia
Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
Hypertonia
What does the term 'dorsal' relate to?
The upper side or back of the body
What is the term for the excessive bending of a limb or organ?
Hyperflection
Which term refers to the branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly?
Geriatrics
What is the term for the device used to measure angles?
Goniometer
Which term refers to the inability to do any work?
Disability
Which term refers to the decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?
Hypotonia
What does the term 'aneurysm' refer to?
Swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein
What does the term 'emboli' refer to?
Foreign matter such as air, oil, bacterial clusters that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation
What does the term 'hyperventilation' mean?
Too deep and prolonged breathing
What does the term 'anteverison' mean?
Lean forward; forward bending of the organ
What does the term 'biconcave' mean?
Concave on both sides
What does the term 'biconvex' mean?
Convex on both sides
What is the term for decreased or lost tone?
Hypotonia
What does the term 'aneurysm' refer to?
Swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein
What does the term 'emboli' refer to?
Foreign matter such as air, oil, bacterial clusters that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation
Which term refers to the condition of having little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?
Hypoventilation
Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the nutrition of an organ?
Hypernutrition
Which term refers to the abnormal decrease in the nutrition of an organ?
Hypovascularization
What does the term 'biconvex' mean?
Convex on both sides
What does the term 'emboli' refer to?
Foreign matter that blocks the vascular lumen and prevents circulation
What does the term 'neurology' refer to?
Branch of science dealing with the nervous system
What does the term 'anteverversion' refer to?
Lean forward; forward bending of the organ
What does the term 'orthostatic' mean?
Relating to an upright or standing position
What does the term 'obstruction' refer to?
Foreign matter that blocks the vascular lumen and prevents circulation
What does the term 'myopathy' refer to?
Disease or disorder affecting muscles
Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?
Ankylose
What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?
Fasciitis
What is the term for the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, with uninterrupted bending in various directions?
Athetosis
Which term refers to the partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words?
Aphasia
What is the term for the paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face due to the destruction of the nervus facialis?
Facial palsy
Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?
Hypertonia
What is the term for the complete paralysis of half of the body?
Hemiplegia
Which term refers to the hypersensitivity to the sense of pain?
Hyperalgesia
What is the term for the weak muscular contraction resulting from the spontaneous activation of a group of muscle fibers?
Fibrillation
Which term refers to the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?
Hypoesthesia
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