Exam 16: Word Parts

Which term describes abnormally frequent menstruation?

Which of these diseases is caused by pathogenic yeast?

The lack of cortisol causes the condition known as ____.

The term ____ means excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals.

Suturing of the ends of a severed nerve is known as a ____.

Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure that ____.

The term auscultation means ____.

Which condition is an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity?

Which abnormal condition of the spine is also known as swayback?

The medical term for the condition is commonly known as low back pain is ____.

Which condition is commonly known as bedwetting?

A/An ____ is used to enlarge the opening of any body canal or cavity to facilitate the inspection of its interior.

An abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina is known as a ____.

The procedure to surgically repair torn fascia is known as ____.

Which condition is an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain?

____ is characterized by hyperthyroidism,goiter,and exophthalmos.

A/An ____ is an injury to a joint such as the ankle,knee,or wrist.

Which type of skin cancer occurs in the melanocytes?

Which condition is a degenerative disease of the liver?

The term ____ describes drooping of the upper eyelid.