Name the disease process that is characterized by softening or increased porosity of
the bones which causes them to break more easily. It is often seen more often in postmenopausal women due to the decrease in estrogen production. – Osteoporosis
What microscopic study of the structures, composition, and functions of tissue called?
- Histology
What is the science which deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells. –
Cytology
what is the study of nature and cause of disease which involves changes in structure
and function? – pathology
to what does the word part “gyneco” refer? – female
what medical term describes one who has no appetite? – anorexic
what is the medical term that means below? – inferior
what is the medical term for fingers or toes? – phalanges
what is the medical term for painful or difficult urination? – dysuria
what medical prefix refers to pain? – dyswhat is the medical term for red blood cell? – erthyrocyte
what is the medical term for white blood cell? – leukocyte
what is the medical term which means fibrin is destroyed? – fibrinolysis
what is the medical term that means hardening of the arteries? – arteriosclerosis
what is the medical term indicating inflammation of a vein? – phlebitis
what is the medical term that means excessive vomiting? – hyperemesis
what is the medical prefix that means “too much”? – hype