Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. diarrhea

cancer in the prostate gland

identifying a disease or condition

inflammation of the urethra

frequent watery bowel movements

2. small cell carcinoma

aggressive lung cancer type

surgical removal of part or all stomach

small sections of an organ like breast tissue

area of medical study or examination

3. tumor markers

cancer causing skin and mucous lesions

needing to urinate often

substances indicating presence of cancer

inflammation of the appendix

4. crown

lower part of pharynx

dental cap placed over tooth for protection

heart damage caused by rheumatic fever

methods to reduce stress

5. attendant physician

relating to bronchi or airways

hearing impairment or loss

cancer in ovaries

doctor responsible for patient care

6. epidemiology

extreme tiredness

faster radiation treatment over fewer sessions

pigmented skin around nipple

study of disease distribution

7. spleen

organ filtering blood and fighting infection

cancer originating in glandular tissue

tissue supporting organs and muscles

lung collapse or incomplete expansion

8. acute hepatitis

lung tissue sampling via bronchoscope

pain radiating along sciatic nerve

processes and experiences of-end of life

rapid-onset liver inflammation causing symptoms

9. epistaxis

nosebleed

persistent, moderate pain

reduced drug effectiveness over time

blood clot formation in vessels

10. dilation and curettage of uterus

inflamed eyelid

brand of GnRH agonist medication

uterine tissue removal process

immune cells fighting infection

11. angioplasty

lower back pain

inability to distinguish certain colors

blockage of coronary artery restricting blood flow

procedure to widen narrowed blood vessels

12. insomnia

hormone involved in female development

difficulty sleeping

cancer lymph node involvement

medically provided food and fluids

13. sciatica

pain radiating along sciatic nerve

uterine tissue outside uterus

enzyme linked to prostate health

patient’s own marrow used for transplant

14. appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

small radioactive pellet used in treatment

incision during childbirth

tissues around bones, muscles, and organs

15. hodgkin’s lymphoma

another term for Hodgkin disease

medically stimulated childbirth

enlargement of prostate gland non-cancerous

formation of new blood vessels

16. uncomfortable

using music for healing purposes

male reproductive glands

causing slight pain or unease

mild discomfort or ache

17. ploidy

acute diarrheal disease caused by bacteria

rapid gastric emptying after surgery

chromosome number in cells

high-pitched breathing sound

18. nasal cavity

surgical removal of part or all stomach

air-filled space in nose

tissue damage caused by freezing cold

cancer limited to its organ

19. resident doctor

grieving process after loss or death

lung cancer originating in bronchi

medical graduate in training

obstruct airway preventing breathing

20. esophagus

lungs' inflammation affecting alveoli

absence of disease symptoms

muscular tube connecting throat to stomach

hospital rehab unit

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diarrhea

2. small cell carcinoma

3. tumor markers

4. crown

5. attendant physician

6. epidemiology

7. spleen

8. acute hepatitis

9. epistaxis

10. dilation and curettage of uterus

11. angioplasty

12. insomnia

13. sciatica

14. appendicitis

15. hodgkin’s lymphoma

16. uncomfortable

17. ploidy

18. nasal cavity

19. resident doctor

20. esophagus

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diarrhea

2. small cell carcinoma

3. tumor markers

4. crown

5. attendant physician

6. epidemiology

7. spleen

8. acute hepatitis

9. epistaxis

10. dilation and curettage of uterus

11. angioplasty

12. insomnia

13. sciatica

14. appendicitis

15. hodgkin’s lymphoma

16. uncomfortable

17. ploidy

18. nasal cavity

19. resident doctor

20. esophagus

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