Some Medical Terms Are Derived from the Names of People

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some medical terms are derived from the names of people. Such medical terms are called:

• A) acronyms.
• B) eponyms.
• C) abbreviations.
• D) constructed terms.

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Definitions:

Dement's Experiment

A study by William Dement, focusing on the phases and effects of sleep, particularly REM sleep, on emotional health and memory, significantly contributing to sleep research.

Memory

The faculty by which the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves information.

REM Sleep

REM Sleep, or Rapid Eye Movement Sleep, is a unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.

Postural Muscles

Muscles primarily involved in stabilizing the body and maintaining posture.