HOSA Pathophysiology Test Bank | Verified Exam
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Amniocentesis - Answer-taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th
week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies
Bicornate uterus - Answer-a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches
Neonate - Answer-newborn baby
Dysplasia - Answer-marked by abnormal adult cells
Muscular dystrophy - Answer-progressive degeneration and weakening of the
skeletal muscles
Dystrophy - Answer-condition produced by faulty nutrition
Contractures - Answer-immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or
wasting of tissue or muscle fibers
,Blepharitis - Answer-Inflammation of the eyelids
Cryotherapy - Answer-the therapeutic use of cold
Diplopia - Answer-double vision
Iridotomy - Answer-incision into the iris (usually with a laser) to allow drainage of
aqueous humor from the posterior to anterior chamber; used to treat a type of
glaucoma
Macula - Answer-a small spot or colored area
Meibomian - Answer-a sebaceous gland on the posterior margin of each eyelid
Myringotomy - Answer-surgical incision of the eardrum preformed to release fluid
or pus from the middle ear
Otoscopy - Answer-visual examination of the ear using an otoscope
Retinopathy - Answer-refers to non-inflammatory eye disorders
Seborrhea - Answer-the excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
Sebum - Answer-only secretion from sebaceous glands
, Tinnitus - Answer-ringing or buzzing in the ears
Tonometry - Answer-measure of intraocular pressure
Tympanoplasty - Answer-Surgical repair of the eardrum
Vertigo - Answer-loss of equilibrium or sensation of instability, dizziness
Bulla - Answer-A fluid-filled blister that is greater than 1 cm in diameter and
contains non-purulent ("clear") exudate.
Cellulitis - Answer-an acute, diffuse, spreading, infection of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue
Comedo - Answer-a blackhead; as seen in achne
Dermatome - Answer-a configured zone of skin innervated by a spinal cord
segment
Electrodesiccation - Answer-Tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark.
Erythema - Answer-redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary
congestion
Exudate - Answer-fluid, cells, or cellular debris that have oozed into the tissue
because of injury or swelling
Questions & Answers Study Guide | 2025/2026
Edition for Guaranteed Success
Amniocentesis - Answer-taking a fluid sample between the 15th and the 16th
week of pregnancy to diagnose congenital anomalies
Bicornate uterus - Answer-a uterus having two horns or horn-shaped branches
Neonate - Answer-newborn baby
Dysplasia - Answer-marked by abnormal adult cells
Muscular dystrophy - Answer-progressive degeneration and weakening of the
skeletal muscles
Dystrophy - Answer-condition produced by faulty nutrition
Contractures - Answer-immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or
wasting of tissue or muscle fibers
,Blepharitis - Answer-Inflammation of the eyelids
Cryotherapy - Answer-the therapeutic use of cold
Diplopia - Answer-double vision
Iridotomy - Answer-incision into the iris (usually with a laser) to allow drainage of
aqueous humor from the posterior to anterior chamber; used to treat a type of
glaucoma
Macula - Answer-a small spot or colored area
Meibomian - Answer-a sebaceous gland on the posterior margin of each eyelid
Myringotomy - Answer-surgical incision of the eardrum preformed to release fluid
or pus from the middle ear
Otoscopy - Answer-visual examination of the ear using an otoscope
Retinopathy - Answer-refers to non-inflammatory eye disorders
Seborrhea - Answer-the excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands
Sebum - Answer-only secretion from sebaceous glands
, Tinnitus - Answer-ringing or buzzing in the ears
Tonometry - Answer-measure of intraocular pressure
Tympanoplasty - Answer-Surgical repair of the eardrum
Vertigo - Answer-loss of equilibrium or sensation of instability, dizziness
Bulla - Answer-A fluid-filled blister that is greater than 1 cm in diameter and
contains non-purulent ("clear") exudate.
Cellulitis - Answer-an acute, diffuse, spreading, infection of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue
Comedo - Answer-a blackhead; as seen in achne
Dermatome - Answer-a configured zone of skin innervated by a spinal cord
segment
Electrodesiccation - Answer-Tissue is destroyed by burning with an electric spark.
Erythema - Answer-redness or inflammation of the skin produced by capillary
congestion
Exudate - Answer-fluid, cells, or cellular debris that have oozed into the tissue
because of injury or swelling
