Give the meaning of the following: a) Palliation b) Otalgia c) Parasthesia d) Pott's spine. Fill in the Blanks: a) A Peritonsillar abscess is called as ______ b) Normal range of in... Give the meaning of the following: a) Palliation b) Otalgia c) Parasthesia d) Pott's spine. Fill in the Blanks: a) A Peritonsillar abscess is called as ______ b) Normal range of intraocular pressure is ______ c) Drugs that constrict the pupils of the eye are termed as ______ d) HIV virus is a ______ virus. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
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* **Palliation:** Relieving pain without curing. * **Otalgia:** Ear pain. * **Paresthesia:** Abnormal skin sensation. * **Pott's spine:** Tuberculosis of the spine. * **Quinsy** * **10-21 mmHg** * **Miotics/cholinergics** * **Retrovirus**
Here are the answers to your questions:
Meanings:
- Palliation: Relieving pain or alleviating symptoms without curing the underlying cause.
- Otalgia: Ear pain.
- Paresthesia: An abnormal sensation, such as tingling, prickling, or numbness of the skin.
- Pott's spine: Tuberculosis of the spine.
Fill in the Blanks:
- A Peritonsillar abscess is called as Quinsy
- Normal range of intraocular pressure is 10-21 mmHg
- Drugs that constrict the pupils of the eye are termed as miotics or cholinergics
- HIV virus is a retrovirus virus.
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Here are the answers to your questions:
Meanings:
- Palliation: Relieving pain or alleviating symptoms without curing the underlying cause.
- Otalgia: Ear pain.
- Paresthesia: An abnormal sensation, such as tingling, prickling, or numbness of the skin.
- Pott's spine: Tuberculosis of the spine.
Fill in the Blanks:
- A Peritonsillar abscess is called as Quinsy
- Normal range of intraocular pressure is 10-21 mmHg
- Drugs that constrict the pupils of the eye are termed as miotics or cholinergics
- HIV virus is a retrovirus virus.
More Information
The intraocular pressure normal range can vary slightly, depending on the source and measurement techniques used.
Tips
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Sources
- Pott Disease - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Pott's Disease (Spinal Tuberculosis): Symptoms & Treatment - my.clevelandclinic.org
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