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Med Term Ch. 1
Terminology Check
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What is the difference between Endocrine Glands and Exocrine Glands? | Endocrine glands secrete hormones within the body. Exocrine glands secrete chemicals outside the body through ducts. (Sweat, tears) |
What is the difference between Diagnosis and Prognosis? | Diagnosis is the complete knowledge gained after examining and performing tests on the patient. Prognosis is a prediction made after the diagnosis of what the likely outcome will be. |
What is the difference between a Carcinoma and a Sarcoma? | Carcinoma is a cancerous tumor arising from lining cells of internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancerous tumor arising from bone, cartilage, muscle and fat. |
What is the difference between Anemia, Leukemia, Leukocytosis? | Anemia is deficiency of red blood cells. Leukemia is a cancerous condition of high numbers of abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes). Leukocytosis is only a slight increase in normal white blood cells as a response to infection. |
What is the difference between Laparotomy and Laparoscopy? | Laparotomy is a large incision of the abdomen to explore or remove organs and tissue. Laparoscopy is a visual exam of the abdomen using small incisions for insertion of scope to view and remove organs and tissues. |