A ____________ seizure involves the entire cerebral cortex of both hemispheres, whereas a ___________ seizure involves only a circumscribed area of the cortex
Fill in the blank with correct word
Ans: generalized, partial
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Tyrone is a 17-year-old high school student who goes to his doctor because of increasing fatigue, sore throat, elevated temperature, and swollen lymph nodes. His doctor performs a test called a monospot to check for a disease that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, and is communicable. This disease is called mononucleosis. The test is positive, and he is given this diagnosis. Frequently associated with this disease are inflammation of the pharynx, enlargement of the spleen, and decreased white blood cell count. What is the appropriate medical terminology for: 1. inflammation of the pharynx 2. enlargement of the spleen 3. decreased white blood cell count 4. elevated temperature
Pyrosis is another term for heartburn
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Kyphosis is:
A) a humped curvature of the thoracic spine. B) a lateral curvature of the spine. C) an exaggerated anterior or inward curvature of the lumbar spine. D) a lateral curvature of the cervical spine.
The medical term for a chronic liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and replacement with fat and connective tissue is:
cirrhosis cheilitis cleft palate colitis