Exam 16: Word Parts

The medical term ____ describes any voice impairment,including hoarseness,weakness,or loss of voice.

The procedure for the removal of dirt,damaged tissue,and cellular debris from a wound is known as ____.

____ is a surgical puncture of the joint space to remove synovial fluid.

Which condition is the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye?

____ is a gradually progressive condition in which the macula is damaged.

The condition known as ____ is characterized by the abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet.

The term ____ describes the excessive hunger that is symptomatic of diabetes insipidus.

Which type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?

The term ____ means abnormally decreased motor function or activity.

The condition known as ____ is characterized by hypertension,edema,and proteinuria.

The ____ secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina.

The term ____ describes the simultaneous inward movement of both eyes toward each other.

The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as ____.

____ is a severe infection caused by Group A strep bacteria,which is also known as flesh-eating bacteria.

Which of the following is a hospital-acquired infection?

The rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine is known as ____.

Which condition is associated with giving aspirin to children suffering from a viral infection?

Which condition is abnormally increased motor function or activity?

Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by the human papilloma virus?

Which term describes an abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body?