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Posttest: Answers
Correct Answer
Term
Definition
1. c
edema
abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or serous cavity
2. u
cranial nerve paralysis
loss of a capability that can be associated with a malfunction of a cranial nerve
3. a
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
4. k
necrosis
death or decay of cells or tissues in part of the body
5. h
phonocardiography
graphic recording of heart sounds
6. j
hepatolysis
the act of listening to sounds within the body to determine the condition of the heart, lungs, and other organs
7. l
percussion
tapping or striking on the body to determine, form sounds produced, the condition of internal organs
8. p
adenopathy
disease of glands
9. d
lymphadenopathy
disease of lymph nodes
10. o
arterial obstruction
blockage in the arteries
11. r
splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
12. t
ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
13. w
pallor
paleness, absence of skin coloration
14. e
venous obstruction
blockage in the veins
15. s
cachexia
general physical wasting and malnutrition
16. n
pleural effusion
presence of fluid in the pleural space
17. i
auscultation
paleness, absence of skin coloration
18. q
spinal cord paralysis
loss of a capability that can be associated with a nerve that begins in the spinal column
19. v
hypersplenism
excessive activity of the spleen
20. m
paralysis of brain origin
loss of ability that can be associated with some type of dysfunctioning of brain tissue
21. b
cardiomegaly
abnormal enlargement of the heart
22. g
hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
23. f
jaundice
yellowing pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by deposition of bile pigments