Introduction to Medical Terminology
A. Fill-in the blank
1.
The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries is called ___
Arteriosclerosis
____.
2.
A fever is considered to be a _____
Sign
_______.
3.
An inflammation of the stomach and small intestine is known as ____
Gastroenteritis
_____ .
4.
The term meaning pain in a joint or joints is ____
Arthralgia
_______ .
5.
A ____
Dermatologist
_____ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders
of the skin.
6.
Lower-than-normal blood pressure is called _____
Hypotension
______ .
7.
The process of recording a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium is known as ___
Angiography
___ .
8.
The term meaning above or outside the ribs is _____
Supracostal
______ .
9.
A/An ____
Differential
____ diagnosis is also known as a rule out.
10.
A/An ______
Fistula
________ is an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or
