Exam 17: Abbreviations

Which direction is the opposite of posterior?

____ refers to an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area,possibly worldwide.

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space that causes the lung to collapse is known as ____.

The condition known as ____ is an obstruction caused by the twisting of the intestine on itself.

____ is an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.

____ is an acute viral infection also known as shingles.

Which condition is the hardening of arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque?

Which condition is also known as hardening of the arteries?

Which term means to control bleeding?

A/an ____ is the invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism.