Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM Page 1
Acetabulum
the cup-shaped socket in the hip bone
Albinism
Condition of an albino
Albumin Level
Main protein in human blood and the key to regulating osmotic pressure of blood.
Alopecia
Hair loss
Anaphylaxis
Severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction
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Anemia
Blood deficient in red blood cells
anticonvulsant
An antivconvulsant drug
Antipyretic
Pain relievers, Non-steroidal anti-inflmmatory drugs
Arthr/o
Joint
Atopy
Genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction such as allergic rhinitis, asthm, or atopic dermatitis. and produce
elevated levels of IgE
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Atrophy
Gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually becuase of disease or lack of use
Barium Enema
X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine
Bedsore AKA Decubitus ulcer
A sore that people get from lying in bed for a very long time when they are sick or injured.
Beta Blocker
Any of a class of drugs (as propranolol) that decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood
pressure by blocking the activity of beta-recptors
-blast
Embryonic/ immature cell
Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM 2/5/2026
Acetabulum
the cup-shaped socket in the hip bone
Albinism
Condition of an albino
Albumin Level
Main protein in human blood and the key to regulating osmotic pressure of blood.
Alopecia
Hair loss
Anaphylaxis
Severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction
Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM 2/5/2026
,Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM Page 2
Anemia
Blood deficient in red blood cells
anticonvulsant
An antivconvulsant drug
Antipyretic
Pain relievers, Non-steroidal anti-inflmmatory drugs
Arthr/o
Joint
Atopy
Genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction such as allergic rhinitis, asthm, or atopic dermatitis. and produce
elevated levels of IgE
Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM 2/5/2026
, Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM Page 3
Atrophy
Gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually becuase of disease or lack of use
Barium Enema
X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine
Bedsore AKA Decubitus ulcer
A sore that people get from lying in bed for a very long time when they are sick or injured.
Beta Blocker
Any of a class of drugs (as propranolol) that decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood
pressure by blocking the activity of beta-recptors
-blast
Embryonic/ immature cell
Medical Terminology FINAL EXAM 2/5/2026
