Inflammation of the heart muscle is termed:
A) carditis.
B) myocarditis.
C) endocarditis.
D) pericarditis.
B
Explanation:
A) Carditis is just inflammation of the heart.
B) Correct.
C) Endocarditis is inflammation of only the lining of the heart.
D) Pericarditis is inflammation of the sac around the heart.
You might also like to view...
Fill in the blank with the correct medical.
Joyce is a 30-year-old woman seen by her family practice doctor for a complaint of feeling the frequent urge to urinate and pain on urination. Her history is remarkable only for one previous urinary tract infection four years earlier. Her doctor orders a test on her urine called a urinalysis. This test reveals bacteria, blood, and white blood cells in the sample. She is diagnosed with an infection of the bladder. She is treated with appropriate antibiotics. Her urine is sent for culture and sensitivity to ensure that the correct treatment has been given. What is the appropriate medical terminology for: 1. Pain on urination 2. Bacteria in the urine 3. Blood in the urine 4. Pus in the urine 5. Infection of the bladder ?
The term cerebrovascular means "pertaining to a stroke."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ABCs of money management refer to Analyze, Budget, and Control
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A medical specialist in disorders of the blood is called a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).