Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions

question 9

Multiple Choice

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-act of swallowing

• A)anastomosis
• B)anorexia
• C)antacids
• D)antiemetics
• E)ascites
• F)barium enema
• G)barium swallow
• H)borborygmus
• I)cachexia
• J)cholelithiasis
• K)Crohn disease
• L)deglutition
• M)diverticulosis
• N)dysentery
• O)dyspepsia
• P)endoscopy
• Q)flatus
• R)hemorrhoid
• S)hernia
• T)irritable bowel syndrome
• U)jaundice
• V)laxatives
• W)melena
• X)obstipation
• Y)steatorrhea
• Z)ulcer

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more likely to break, often due to age or lack of calcium and vitamin D.

Medical Doctors

Professionals who have completed medical school and are certified to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries.

Midwives

Healthcare professionals specialized in providing support and medical care to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postnatal period.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a product or service, often leading to limited choices and higher prices for consumers.