Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-use of high-frequency sound waves to produce images on a monitor
A)abduction
B)adduction
C)adhesion
D)auscultation
E)coccyx
F)diagnosis
G)excisional
H)fluoroscopy
I)hernia
J)homeostasis
K)incisional
L)inflammation
M)infracostal
N)mycosis
O)plantar
P)prognosis
Q)prone
R)radiology
S)resection
T)superior
U)symptom
V)thoracic
W)ultrasonography
X)umbilical
Y)ventral
Z)xerosis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ultrasonography is the use of high-frequency sound waves to produce images on a monitor.

Answer: D
 Auscultation is the process of listening to body sounds, typically with a stethoscope.

Answer: F
 Diagnosis is the identification of a medical condition or disease through examination of symptoms and medical history.

Answer: H
 Fluoroscopy is a type of medical imaging that uses continuous X-rays to produce real-time moving images on a monitor.

Answer: I
 A hernia occurs when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue.

Answer: J
 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in the body despite changes in external factors.

Answer: L
 Inflammation is a response of the body's immune system to injury, infection or irritation, often resulting in redness, swelling, pain or warmth in the affected area.

Answer: P
 Prognosis is the predicted outcome or course of a medical condition or disease.

Answer: S
 Resection is the surgical removal of part or all of an organ, tissue, or bone.

Answer: U
 A symptom is a physical or mental indication of a medical condition or disease, such as pain, fever, or fatigue.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions