Medical Terminology PharmD UBC Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Medical Terminology PharmD UBC
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
abscess


Ans: accumulation of pus within body tissue




achlorhydria


Ans: absence of HCl acid in gastric secretions




adjunct


Ans: a thing joined/added to another but not necessary




afebrile


Ans: not feverish




agranulocytosis

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Ans: deficiency of granulocytes in blood




alopecia


Ans: baldness




ambulatory


Ans: able to walk; related to walking




amenorrhea


Ans: an abnormal absence of menstruation




amnesia


Ans: a partial or total loss of memory




analgesic

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Ans: acting to relieve pain




anaphylaxis


Ans: an acute hypersensitivity reaction




andropause


Ans: gradual decline in production of androgen (males)




anemia


Ans: deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in blood




anhedonia


Ans: inability to feel pleasure




aneurysm

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Ans: localized widening of blood vessels with weakened walls




angioedema


Ans: rapid swelling affecting deeper layers of skin




anorexia


Ans: a lack or loss of appetite




antibiotic


Ans: medicine that inhibits growth or destroys microorganisms




anti-inflammatory


Ans: used to reduce inflammation




antipruritic