Chapter 1: Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

, Adipose - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tissue composed of fat.

Alopecia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Partial or complete lack of hair, hair loss

Analgesic - CORRECT ANSWERS-A drug that relieves pain.

Cognitive - CORRECT ANSWERS-The mental process of thinking, remembering, and
receiving.

Dysfunction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Unable to function normally.

Ectopic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Something that is not in its normal location or place.

Endometrial - CORRECT ANSWERS-The mucous membrane lining of the uterus,
consisting of the stratum compactum

Genetic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pertaining to genes or heredity.

Hematopoietic - CORRECT ANSWERS-The formation and development of blood cells.

Hypervitaminosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-An abnormal condition resulting from an
excessive intake of toxic amounts.

Nosocomial - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pertaining to a secondary disorder associated
with hospitalization.

Palliative - CORRECT ANSWERS-To reduce or relieve symptoms, but not cure.

Preoperatively - CORRECT ANSWERS-The period before a surgical procedure.

Reflexology - CORRECT ANSWERS-An alternative medicine technique that uses reflex
points.

Systemic - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pertaining to the whole body.

Transcutaneous - CORRECT ANSWERS-A procedure that is performed through the
skin.

Transient - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pertaining to a condition that is temporary.

Urticaria - CORRECT ANSWERS-A pruritic skin eruption caused by allergens or other
reasons.

Visceral - CORRECT ANSWERS-Pertaining to the viscera or internal organs.