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Medical Vocabulary #19 - Statistics
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- This quiz has been taken 108 times
- The average score is 16 of 25
Answer Stats
| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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| A physician trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. | neurologist | 84%
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| Treatment with high-energy rays (from x-rays or other sources) designed to control disease and destroy cancer cells. | radiation therapy | 84%
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| The calf bone in a human leg. | fibula | 82%
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| A false or inactive medication or treatment that may still offer relief despite being ineffective. In clinical trials, the effectiveness of a new drug is often tested against one of these. | placebo | 82%
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| The last 12 centimeters of the colon, through which waste is eliminated from the body. | rectum | 80%
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| A cord of collagen fibers that connect a muscle to a bone. | tendon | 77%
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| A thin layer of tissue that lines many cavities and structures in the body that are exposed to air in the environment, such as the nose, mouth, and lungs. | mucus membrane | 74%
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| Paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body. | paraplegia | 74%
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| A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, characterized by bruising, poor wound healing, bleeding of the gums, and loosened teeth. | scurvy | 72%
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| A hardened layer of plaque that builds up on teeth. Also called calculus. | tartar | 69%
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| A physician with extensive specialized training in treating the eye and eye disease. | ophthalmologist | 67%
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| A deadly heart rhythm in which the ventricles contract independently of the atria and in a chaotic manner. | ventricular fibrillation | 67%
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| An eye disease that slowly destroys sharp, clear central vision. | macular degeneration | 64%
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| An unstable molecule in the body that plays a role in aging and can damage tissue; antioxidants help prevent damage to these molecules. | free radical | 61%
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| A type of white blood cell that destroys cell debris, bacteria, and foreign agents. | macrophage | 61%
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| Pain or tenderness in a muscle. | myalgia | 61%
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| A simple, painless breathing test performed in a physician’s office or pulmonary function laboratory that measures how fast air can be forced from the lungs and the total amount of air that can be emptied from the lungs. | spirometry | 59%
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| A health care professional (but not a medical doctor) licensed to examine the eye, and diagnose and treat some eye diseases. | optometrist | 57%
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| Tissue containing nerves and blood vessels that fills the chamber at the center of the tooth. | pulp | 56%
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| The process of determining how far cancer has progressed. Often used to determine the best course of treatment. | staging | 56%
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| An adjective used to describe an infection acquired in a hospital or other healthcare facility. | nosocomial | 52%
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| A technician who helps select and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses for people with vision problems. | optician | 51%
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| A localized patch of gray or white hair on the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes. | poliosis | 48%
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| An itchy condition of the scalp caused by a fungal infection. Also known as tinea capitis. | ringworm | 48%
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| Steps taken to prevent a particular disease or condition, such as taking nitroglycerin to prevent angina. | prophylaxis | 43%
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