Medical Vocabulary #2 - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
A sugar found in milk and dairy products. Lactose
93%
An x-ray. Radiograph
92%
Hair loss. Alopecia
91%
An immune system reaction (for example, rash, fever, sneezing, or headaches) to something that is normally harmless. Allergy
90%
Minerals in the body (e.g., calcium and sodium) that are electrically charged and play an important role in body processes, such as regulating fluid levels in the body. Electrolytes
90%
A substance that gives the skin, hair, and eyes their natural color. Melanin
90%
A machine that inflates the lungs with oxygen. Ventilator
89%
A small pocket of fluid that develops between the upper layers of skin, often caused by friction or burns. Blister
87%
The dome-shaped sheet of muscle at the base of the lungs that helps move air in and out of the lungs. Diaphragm
87%
A small, fleshy flap of tissue that hangs from the back of the throat over the root of the tongue. Uvula
87%
Gums. Gingiva
86%
Paralysis of all limbs, often caused by a severe neck injury. Quadriplegia
86%
A coagulated mass that occurs when blood cells stick together and form a solid. Blood clot
85%
An infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans (or vice versa). Zoonosis
80%
A waxy, fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in all food from animal sources; an essential component of body cells and a precursor of bile acids and some hormones. Cholesterol
78%
The section of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum. Jejunum
74%
Pertaining to the chest. Thoracic
73%
Blood that leaks out of blood vessels and collects in the body. Hematoma
71%
To examine a part of the body by touching it carefully. Palpate
67%
An unusually hard or thick scar that forms after surgery or an injury. Keloid
64%
Having a high body temperature. Febrile
62%
Toenail fungus. Onychomycosis
52%
An abnormally low number of white blood cells. Neutropenia
49%
An abnormal narrowing of a passageway, such as a blood vessel, or other type of opening in the body. Stenosis
43%
An area of dead tissue caused by insufficient blood supply. Infarct
35%
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