Medical Vocabulary #13

Read the definition given in the hint and select the correct term from among those given.

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Treatment in which a surgeon implants seeds or pellets of radioactive material in the body to destroy cancer cells.
A treatment based on traditional Chinese medicine whereby thin needles are inserted into the skin at specific points on the body.
The growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
A cut made into the skin or an organ during surgery.
Difficulty chewing and swallowing food. (Common after a stroke.)
Belching.
A thin tube that is inserted into the body to provide or drain fluids, or to carry tiny surgical instruments and cameras in minimally invasive surgeries.
Difficulty speaking or comprehending language; a common occurrence after a stroke affecting the left hemisphere of the brain, where language is processed.
The large artery that emerges from the heart's left ventricle and distributes blood to the body.
Coughing up or spitting up blood from the lungs.
An infectious disease transmitted by a tick bite.
A cable of specialized nerve fibers that transmit visual impulses from the eye to the brain.
A simple sugar found in corn syrup, honey, and many sweet fruits.
Nearsightedness. An optical error in which light rays meet and focus before reaching the retina, making objects that are far away appear blurry.
A drug that increases the strength of heart muscle contractions.
The large intestine; a muscular tube that is 5 to 6 feet long. It compacts and moves solid waste.
Muscle weakness on one side of the body.
Small structures within cells that break down nutrients and create energy for cells. Known as the power producers or energy factories of cells.
Electrical impulses generated by the firing of nerve cells in the brain (neurons).
A test that gives moving images of the inside of the body.
An infection or irritation of the outer ear, ear canal, or both. Colloquially called “swimmer’s ear.”
Paralysis on one side of the body.
The transplantation of tissue from one part of the body to another.
A clouding or fogging of the lens of the eye that may blur or tint vision.
Bleeding from a damaged blood vessel.
acupuncture
aorta
aphasia
brachytherapy
brain waves
cataract
catheter
colon
digitalis
dysphagia
eructation
external otitis
fluoroscopy
fructose
graft
hemiparesis
hemiplegia
hemoptysis
hemorrhage
incision
infection
Lyme disease
mitochondria
myopia
optic nerve
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