Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions

question 104

Multiple Choice

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-fear of blood

• A)appendectomy
• B)arteriostenosis
• C)arthrocentesis
• D)cardiomegaly
• E)chondromalacia
• F)electrocardiogram
• G)gastritis
• H)gastroscope
• I)hemiplegia
• J)hemorrhage
• K)hemophobia
• L)hyperemesis
• M)lithotripsy
• N)lymphedema
• O)mastopexy
• P)myopathy
• Q)neuroma
• R)osteotome
• S)rhinoplasty
• T)tracheostomy

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, offering a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Pleasure Centers

Pleasure centers are areas of the brain, notably within the limbic system, that are activated by rewarding stimuli, leading to feelings of pleasure.

Addictions

Compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences.

Quit Smoking

The process of discontinuing tobacco smoking, which can lead to improved health outcomes and reduced risk of smoking-related diseases.