A patient is extremely sensitive to pollen. Every time she is exposed to pollen, she develops itchy, watery eyes and nasal congestion. She most likely suffers from:
A) allergies
B) sepsis
C) anemia
D) AIDS
A
Explanation: The signs and symptoms listed indicate an immune system response to an allergen, which are foreign substances that produce a reaction, including immediate inflammation.
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Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Iatrogenic Definition: Combining form and definition: Suffix and definition:
Nutritionists believe Americans over-consume ________ fatty acids in proportion to omega-3 fatty acids.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Neurology refers to
A. nerve pain B. a specialist in the study of the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders C. nerve destruction D. the study of the nervous system
The term used to describe the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum is
A. testicular teratoma B. spermatocele C. anorchism D. testicular torsion E. cryptorchism