Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

collecting samples for testing marrow health

fluid digest fats produced by liver

physical breast check

lacking sensation

2. furry tongue

impaired kidney function

patient’s own marrow used for transplant

thick, whitish coating on tongue surface

British term for frequent watery bowel movements

3. persistent pain

surgical removal of breast segment

chronic ongoing pain

detailed cross-sectional imaging

facility where patients are registered and examined

4. nose itches

itching sensation in the nose

organ storing bile for digestion

upper border of the lung cavity

legal document authorizing decision-making

5. areola of nipple

pigmented skin around nipple

fluid or pus from ear

surgical opening into trachea

expel stomach contents forcibly

6. pain medication

drugs for pain relief

lung inflammation from radiation

removal of uterus

abnormal conditions impairing health

7. intraventricular chemotherapy

methods to reduce stress

uterine tissue removal process

loss of bowel control

chemo into brain ventricles

8. retinitis

interprets medical imaging tests

cancer limited to its organ

organ controlling body functions and thoughts

inflammation of the retina

9. mourning

inflammation of the mouth’s mucous membrane

treatment using hormones

loss of consciousness briefly

grieving process after loss or death

10. thoractomy

moral conflict requiring decision

area above the vocal cords

surgical opening of the chest

cell cycle stage ratio in tumors

11. hepatitis b vaccine

prevents hepatitis B infection

gastrointestinal system pathway

death occurring without external cause

combination drug therapy for hepatitis C

12. immunology

sharp pain sensation

pain spreading to underarm area

study of immune responses

prolonged state of unconsciousness

13. sense of spinning

vertigo or dizziness feeling

interprets medical imaging tests

blood clot formation in vessels

identifying a disease or condition

14. endocrinologist

treatment using biological agents or organisms

doctor specializing in hormones

involuntary shaking or oscillation of body part

ridge where trachea splits into bronchi

15. medullary carcinoma

change in DNA sequence

cancer of the thyroid or lymph node marrow

fatty abdominal tissue

likely a typo; possibly orthopedist or osteopath

16. mantle cell lymphoma

rare type of B-cell lymphoma

prolonged state of unconsciousness

feeling of rapid heartbeat

immune cells fighting infection

17. asymptomatic

controlled heating of tissues

inflamed skin needing scratching

showing no symptoms of disease

dysphagia or swallowing problems

18. respiratory

kidney function loss

cell's ability to evade drugs

relating to breathing or lungs

eyes producing excess tears

19. gastroptosis

non-invasive breast cancer

makes diagnoses and treatments related to breathing

downward displacement of stomach

removal of voice box

20. intubate

camera exam of colon interior

removal of vocal cords

insert tube into airway for breathing aid

deep sorrow or mental suffering

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

2. furry tongue

3. persistent pain

4. nose itches

5. areola of nipple

6. pain medication

7. intraventricular chemotherapy

8. retinitis

9. mourning

10. thoractomy

11. hepatitis b vaccine

12. immunology

13. sense of spinning

14. endocrinologist

15. medullary carcinoma

16. mantle cell lymphoma

17. asymptomatic

18. respiratory

19. gastroptosis

20. intubate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

2. furry tongue

3. persistent pain

4. nose itches

5. areola of nipple

6. pain medication

7. intraventricular chemotherapy

8. retinitis

9. mourning

10. thoractomy

11. hepatitis b vaccine

12. immunology

13. sense of spinning

14. endocrinologist

15. medullary carcinoma

16. mantle cell lymphoma

17. asymptomatic

18. respiratory

19. gastroptosis

20. intubate

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