Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions

question 21

Multiple Choice

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-pertaining to under the skin

• A)amastia
• B)anesthesia
• C)antibacterial
• D)bradycardia
• E)diarrhea
• F)dyspepsia
• G)dystocia
• H)eupnea
• I)hemiplegia
• J)heterograft
• K)homeoplasia
• L)homograft
• M)hypodermic
• N)intercostal
• O)macrocyte
• P)malnutrition
• Q)periodontal
• R)polyphobia
• S)postoperative
• T)prenatal
• U)pseudocyesis
• V)quadriplegia
• W)retroversion
• X)suprarenal
• Y)syndactylism
• Z)tachycardia

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Definitions:

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic factors that contribute to the development of a particular trait or disorder.

Alzheimer's Disease

A chronic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to the inability to perform daily activities.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, associated with physical growth delays and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

Beta-amyloid

A fibrous protein that accumulates abnormally in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, forming plaques that disrupt cell function.