Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. myopia

nearsightedness impairing distant vision

nerve and vessel structures nearby

viscous mucus in lungs

high-pitched breathing sound

2. hyperalimentation

time for a cell to divide or multiply

exchange of information

enzyme linked to prostate health

medical nutrition via IV

3. behavioral research

re-occurrence of disease after improvement

procedure replacing kidney function

gynaecological health assessment

study of actions and reactions of humans or animals

4. internal mammary nodes

infectious agent smaller than bacteria

lymph nodes near breastbone

insufficient tear production or quality

imaging lymphatic vessels with dye or contrast medium

5. pleurisy

inflammation of eyelid margins

pleura inflammation painful breathing

study of actions and reactions of humans or animals

end-of-life patient care facility

6. noisy breathing

post-physical activity breathlessness

breathing with abnormal sound

protein that speeds up biochemical reactions

treatment unlikely to benefit patient

7. neoadjuvant hormonal therapy

pre-surgery hormone treatment

instrument for viewing airways

study of cells for disease diagnosis

excess nasal mucus flowing freely

8. menstruation disorder

body defense against pathogens

rare type of B-cell lymphoma

physical examination by touch

irregular or painful periods

9. orthodontist

protein involved in inflammation and cell death

fast-growing B-cell lymphoma

substance blocking new blood vessel growth

dental specialist in tooth alignment

10. aneuploid

cell with abnormal chromosome number

neurodegenerative disorder symptoms

synthetic estrogen hormonal drug

surgical breast tissue removal

11. thirsty

ear cavity behind eardrum

revive a person after cardiac or respiratory failure

feeling of needing water

see above

12. valve replacement

dental cleaning expert

surgical substitution of heart valve

stone formation in body organs

inability to empty bladder

13. thyroid

neck gland controlling hormones

lymph nodes below collarbone

organ storing urine in the body

using needle to extract tissue/fluid

14. diabetes

dysphagia or swallowing problems

high blood sugar disease

accumulation of calcium deposits

tumor from hormone-producing nerve cells

15. emphysema

end-of-life patient care facility

infection causing diarrhea and abdominal pain

lung disease with alveolar damage

surgical removal of uterus

16. superior sulcus

upper border of the lung cavity

small elevated skin lesion with pus

surgical opening of ileum to abdomen

hair loss condition

17. dental calculus

skin specialist doctor

medication for enlarged prostate

hardened plaque on teeth

processes and experiences of-end of life

18. pulmonary tuberculosis

lung infection caused by bacteria

makes diagnoses and treatments related to breathing

female reproductive organ holding fetus

surgical removal of colon

19. portal vein

main liver blood vessel

bleeding externally bleeding

continuous nasal discharge

scar tissue in liver impairing function

20. interferon

tissue around prostate gland

protein boosting immune response

transparent eye covering guiding light to retina

hearing impairment or loss

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. myopia

2. hyperalimentation

3. behavioral research

4. internal mammary nodes

5. pleurisy

6. noisy breathing

7. neoadjuvant hormonal therapy

8. menstruation disorder

9. orthodontist

10. aneuploid

11. thirsty

12. valve replacement

13. thyroid

14. diabetes

15. emphysema

16. superior sulcus

17. dental calculus

18. pulmonary tuberculosis

19. portal vein

20. interferon

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. myopia

2. hyperalimentation

3. behavioral research

4. internal mammary nodes

5. pleurisy

6. noisy breathing

7. neoadjuvant hormonal therapy

8. menstruation disorder

9. orthodontist

10. aneuploid

11. thirsty

12. valve replacement

13. thyroid

14. diabetes

15. emphysema

16. superior sulcus

17. dental calculus

18. pulmonary tuberculosis

19. portal vein

20. interferon

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