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Ch. 41 - Assis. Peds
"Kinn's- The Medical Assistant" Ch 41 Vocab Quiz
Question | Answer |
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attenuated | weakened, or changed; refers to the virulence of a pathogenic organism |
hydrocephaly | enlargment of the cranium caused by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the cerebral system |
laryngoscopy | visual examination of the voice box area through an endoscope equipped with a light and mirrors for illumination |
microcephaly | small size of the head in relationship to the rest of hte body |
rhonchi | continuous dry rattling in the throat or bronchial tube as a result of partial obstruction |
serous | thin, watery, serum-like drainage |
stridor | shrill, harsh respitory sound heard during inhalation respiratory sound heard during inhalation inthe presence of a laryngeal obstruction |
suppurative | characterized by formation and or discharge of pus |