Pronunciations Activity with Definitions

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What does the term 'Cyanosis' refer to?

Inflammation of the skin

Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen (correct)

Yellow discoloration of the skin

Reddish discoloration of the skin

Which term is related to a membrane around the brain and spinal cord?

Alveoli

Neurotic

Meninx (correct)

Surgical

What is the characteristic of a Saccular structure?

Flat and broad

Hollow and cylindrical

Hard and rigid

Pouch-like, resembling a small sac (correct)

Which term is associated with tumors of glands?

Adenomata Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Embolus' represent?

Blockage in a vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for a female reproductive cell?

Ovum Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'euphoria' mean?

Exaggerated feeling of well-being Signup and view all the answers

Which term is defined as 'pertaining to the elements and their interactions'?

Chemical Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ptosis' refer to?

Dropping, downward displacement Signup and view all the answers

Which term means 'skin disease'?

Psoriasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'racism'?

Discrimination based on race Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'thrombosis' mean?

Having a blood clot in a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Dermatology'?

Study and treatment of the skin Signup and view all the answers

Who is an 'Optician'?

One who makes and fits corrective lenses for the eyes Signup and view all the answers

What field does a 'Geriatrician' specialize in?

Study and treatment of the aged Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tetany' refer to?

Sustained muscle contraction Signup and view all the answers

Who is an 'Anesthetist'?

One who administers anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Neurology' the study of?

The nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of xanthoma?

A yellow growth on the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the condition of not being able to contain or control the discharge of excretions?

Incontinent Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hyperventilation' refer to?

Excess breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is oligodontia?

Less than the normal number of teeth Signup and view all the answers

If a substance is described as anhydrous, what does it lack?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'supernumerary'?

Excess number Signup and view all the answers