Medical Terminology practice exam 2 PDF

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1)What is the medical term for loss of hair?

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A. Alapecia B. Aplastic Anemia C. Anorexia D. Alopecia

Another term for a fever blister or the inflammatory skin disease usually on the lip or mouth caused by a virus is known as ____herpes simplex__________.

Arthrocentesis pain in the joint

The suffix -rrhea means:

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A. Bursting forth B. Flow, discharge C. To suture D. Condition of

What is the definition of avulsion?

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A. Hardened skin B. Process of forcibly tearing of a part or structure of the body, as seen with trauma C. Infection of the skin D. A large blister or bleb

Osteomyelitis inflammation in bone and bone marrow

The medical term for tumor of the bone marrow is myeloma

The medical term for inflammation of bone marrow & bone is osteomyelitis

The medical term for surgical repair or replacement of a joint is arthroplasty

The group of drugs that treat inflammation and reduce swelling and redness is called:

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A. NSAID B. Analegics C. Anti-epileptics D. Antitussives

The definition of a laminectomy is: ● ● ● ●

A. Humpback B. Surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch C. Surgical procedure to correct an anterior curvature of the spine D. Surgical correction of permanent contracture of the fingers

The surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid is: ● ● ● ●

A. Arthrocentesis B. Arthrodesis C. Athroplasty D. Athrocentesis

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2)A cancerous tumor that has black pigmentation is ________________

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A. melanoma B. atherosclerosis C. Acne vulgaris D. Osteocarcinoma

Sean is diagnosed with AIDS. Dr. Smith also diagnoses ___________ (inflammation of the mouth due to herpes).

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A. Candidiasis B. Herpetic stomatitis C. Herpetic esophagitis D. Peristalsis

3) The nurse gives the patient the medication intradermally. This means that the medication will be given _____within___ the skin. 4) A patient with an FUO will have a elevated temperature but the physician doesn't know the cause of the fever.

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A. True B. False

The medical instrument used to view/examine the interior of a joint is ____Arthroscopy

_________.

The medical term, tinea, is also known as

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A. Chicken pox B. Ringworm C. Measles D. Nevus

The medical term for a bedsore is known as ___ ulcer.

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A. Keloid B. Macular C. Decubitus D. Papular

The inflammatory condtion of the sebaceaous glands and hair follicles, also known as pimples, is called Softening of the nail is called onychitis.

False

The medical term for inflammation of a bursa is ____bursitis_______.

5) ____Onychitis______ means inflammation of the nail.

David fell off his bicycle and "skinned" his knee. This abrasion of the epidermis due to trauma is called _____________.

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A. Ecchymosis with petechiae B. Hyperhidrosis or Hives C. Dermitis or acne D. Excoriation or abrasion

6) The physician determines that the patient has an abscess and will drain the

abscess. The procedure is called an I&D.

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A. True B. False

The patient who has lice is diagnosed with the condition of _______.

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A. Seborrhea B. Scleroderma C. Dermatosis D. Pediculosis

_____Onychectomy _____ is the surgical removal of the nail.

The ________ system consist of the skin and its appendages. ● ● ● ●

A. Intergumentary B. Integumentary C. Subcutaneous D. Cutaneous

Question 19 of 70 1 Points

Katie fell and broke her arm. The physician identified the type of break as "having multiple boney fragments". What is the medical term?

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A. Closed B. Communicating C. Compression D. Comminuted

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The abbreviation of the childhood form of chronic joint inflammation is ___JRA_ Question 21 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for a chronic systemic joint disease with stiffness, pain, and swelling is called:

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A. Osteoarthritis B. Gout C. Carpal tunnel syndrome D. Rheumatoid arthritis

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A simple fracture does not break the skin.

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A. True B. False

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The medical term for surgical repair of the skull is:

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A. Craniectomy B. Craniotomy C. Spina bifida D. Cranioplasty

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The surgical excision of a cartilage is

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A. Cartilegectomy B. Cartilotomy C. Chondrotomy D. Chondrectomy

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The medical term for surgical binding of a joint is _Arthrodesis. Question 26 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for inflammation of a joint is ___Arthritis.

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The medical term for surgical excision of a portion of the skull:

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A. Craniectomy B. Cranotomy C. Craniotomy D. Cephalectomy

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A condition that results in reduction of bone mass is called:

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A. Osteopenia B. Osteonecrosis C. Osteofibroma D. Osteoporosis

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The surgical procedure of a joint that uses a medical instrument to view/examine the interor of a joint is ___Arthroscopy__________. Question 30 of 70 1 Points

The definition of a laminectomy is:

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A. Humpback B. Surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch C. Surgical procedure to correct an anterior curvature of the spine D. Surgical correction of permanent contracture of the fingers

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The medical term for inflammation of a bone and joint is ___osteoarthritis _______. Question 32 of 70 1 Points

A lateral or S-shaped curvature of the spine is known as:

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A. Lordosis B. Kyphosis C. Scoliosis D. Spinomyitis

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What is another name for an open fracture? Compound fracture Question 34 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for inflammation of cartilage is ___chondritis _______. Question 35 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for surgical incision into the head is:

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A. Craniectomy B. Cranotomy C. Craniotomy D. Cranioplasty

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The medical term for "condition in which a muscle shortens and renders the muscle resistant to the normal stretching process" is ___________.

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A. Diathermy B. Exercise C. Flaccid D. Contracture

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The medical term for "pain in a muscle" is ___myalgia.__________. Question 38 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for pain in the arm is:

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A. Bradykinesia B. Brachialgia C. Brachium D. Bradycardia

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______________ is the faulty muscular development due to lack of nourishment

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A. Ataxia B. Myalgia C. Hypertrophy D. Atrophy

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The prefix, quadri- means

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A. Three B. Four C. Five

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D. Six

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The medical term for an operative procedure in which a small piece of muscle tissue is excised and then stained for microscopic examination is called a ______biopsy______. Question 42 of 70 1 Points

The abbreviation for the test that measures electrical activity across muscle membranes is __EMG_______

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The surgical repair of a fascia is

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A. Faciodesis B. Fasciitis C. Fasciectomy D. Fascioplasty

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The definition for the medical term, Fibromyalgia, is:

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A. Condition of widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue B. Inflammation of muscles and skin; a connective tissue disease C. Inflammation of the muscle tissue usually associated with overstretching of the muscle D. Pain associated with anterior curvature of the spine

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The definition for the medical term, Muscular dystrophy, is:

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A. Condition of widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue B. Inflammation of the skin and muscles C. Excessive, forcible stretching of muscle or musculotendinous unit D. A chronic, progressive wasting and weakening of muscles. May be familial.

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The muscle stiffness of death is called rigor mortis.

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A. True B. False

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The medical term for inflammation of the nerves and muscles is:

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A. Myasitis B. Neuromyositis C. Neuritis D. Myotenositis

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The medical term for "pertaining to nerves & muscles" is __neuromuscular_ Question 49 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for surgical excision of a limb, part, or other appendage is ___________Amputation___________

Question 50 of 70 1 Points A strain is a condition in which the muscle becomes hypertrophied due to overactivity

A. True B. false Question 51 of 70 1 Points

____Gastroenterology______ is the medical study of the stomach and intestines. Question 52 of 70 1 Points

Inflammation of the appendix is called _____Appendicitis___________.

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Using your knowledge of root words, select the medical term word that describes the procedure in which the physician would view/examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

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A. Esophagus-gastric-intestinoscopy B. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy C. Esophagocoloscopy D. Esophagogastroscope

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The medical term for pain in the tooth or commonly called a toothache is called __________.

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A. Dentalgia B. Gingivitis

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C. Stomatitis D. Halitosis

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_____Hepatitis___ is an inflammation of the liver. Question 56 of 70 1 Points

Dr. E. Coli orders the medication to be taken sublingually, which means _________.

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A. Before meals B. After meals C. Under the tongue D. Under the skin

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Select the medical term for 'enlargement of the liver and spleen'.

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A. Hepatosplenomegaly B. Hepatospleenitis C. Liver and spleen failure D. Hepatitis

Question 58 of 70 1 Points

Dr. E. Coli orders a procedure to view the sigmoid colon. The procedure is ____________.

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A. Coloscopy B. Colonoscopy C. Anoscopy D. Sigmoidoscopy

Question 59 of 70 1 Points

Dr. E. Coli, who is a ___________ (specialist in stomach & intestinal diseases) advises Mr.Smith that he is scheduled for a/an _____________ (an examination of the colon by a viewing instrument) next Tuesday at 8 am.

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A. Gastricenterologist, Coloscopy B. Stomach & intestinal specialist, colonoscopy C. Internist, Gastroscopy D. Gastroenterologist, Colonoscopy

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_____Appendectomy______ is the surgical removal of the appendix.

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____Pancreatitis ______ is an inflammation of the pancreas Question 62 of 70 1 Points

What is the definition of anorexia?

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A. Watery discharge from the colon B. Pertaining to hair loss C. A type of anemia D. Loss of appetite

Question 63 of 70 1 Points

The patient has an open lesion in the mucous membrane of her stomach. The medical diagnosis is _____________.

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A. Paralytic ileus B. Hemorrhoid C. Ulcerative Colitis D. Peptic ulcer

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The medical term for a liver tumor is __________.

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A. Liver disease B. Cholecystitis C. Hematoma D. Hepatoma

Question 65 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. Dr. Smith diagnoses Ms. Jones with Mono and notes notes that Ms. Jones'has ___splenomegaly ______ (enlarged spleen). Question 66 of 70 1 Points

Ileitis means

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A. Inflammation of the ileum B. Inflammation of the ilium C. Poisoning of the intestine D. Pathologic condition of the lower part of the colon

Question 67 of 70 1 Points

A dentist diagnoses Ms. Smith's problem as __gingivitis_____ (inflammation of the gums). Question 68 of 70 1 Points

Gastroscope is the instrument used to view the stomach. Question 69 of 70 1 Points

The surgical procedure that creates a new opening into the stomach is called ___Gastrostomy_________. Question 70 of 70 1 Points

A known alcoholic of 20 years, Mr. Jones is diagnosed with ____________, a degenerative liver disease.

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A. Cirrhosis B. Ascites C. Hepatitis D. Cholecystitis

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An autograft occurs when the physician takes skin from a donor and grafts it to a patient with severe burns. (Write either True or False in the text box.) False

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The abbreviation for "history" is ____Hx______.

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The nurse gives the patient the medication intradermally. This means that the medication will be given ___Within_____ the skin.

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The medical study of the skin dermatology

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A hypodermic injection is given under the skin

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A. True

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B. False

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An acute and painful nodule formed in the subq. tissue of the skin that is caused by Staphylococcus is called _____boil_______.

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What is the name of the infection of the skin with Candida albicans?

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A. Basal Cell CA B. Carbuncle C. Psoriasis D. Candidiasis

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A test done on wound exudate to determine the presence of microorganisms is

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A. Sweat test B. Skin Biopsy C. Mantoux test D. Wound culture

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The medical abbreviation "I&D" means: Incision and drainage

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A physician who specializes in the study of the skin dermatologist

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The medical term, subungual, means pertaining to:

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A. Pertaining to jaundice B. Pertaining to the skin C. Pertaining to above the nail D. Below the nail

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The doctor will write ____________ for a patient who has excessive sweating.

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A. Ecchymosis B. Hyperhidrosis C. Dehydration D. Erythema

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A patient with an FUO will have a elevated temperature but the physician doesn't know the cause of the fever.

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A. True B. False

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Katie fell and hit her forearm. She noticed a large bruised area on her arm due to blood seeping into the tissue from the trauma of falling. What is the medical term for the bruising?

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A. Ecchymosis B. Excoriation C. Melanoma D. Erythroderma

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What is the medical term for loss of hair?

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A. Alapecia B. Aplastic Anemia C. Anorexia D. Alopecia

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The medical term that refers to a group of drugs that prevent or reduce itching is:

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A. Antipruritic B. Antifungal C. Anti-inflammatory D. Anti-pyretic

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Small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin are called:

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A. Petechiae B. Leukoplakia C. Melanoma D. Psoriasis

Question 18 of 70 1 Points

The word that describes the condition in which there is a lack or complete absence of sweating is ____________.

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A. Anhidrosis B. Causalgia C. Onchymalacia D. Excoriation

Part 3 of 5 - Chapter 6 Question 19 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for surgical binding of a joint is ___arthrodesis _____.

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The medical term for inflammation of a bone and joint is ___osteoarthritis_______.

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The medical abbreviation for a broken bone is _Fx_________.

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The definition of osteomyelitis is:

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A. Inflammation of the spine B. Inflammation of bone C. Inflammation of marrow of bone D. Condition of death of bone and bone marrow tissue

Question 23 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for tumor of the bone marrow is ___myeloma________.

Question 24 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for a chronic systemic joint disease with stiffness, pain, and swelling is called:

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A. Osteoarthritis B. Gout C. Carpal tunnel syndrome D. Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 25 of 70 1 Points

The medical term for surgical excision of a portion of the skull:

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A. Craniectomy B. Cranotomy C. Craniotomy D. Cephalectomy

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Mark for Review What's This? Question 26 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. The surgical procedure of a joint that uses a medical instrument to view/examine the interor of a joint is _____Arthroscopy ________. Blank 1. Fill in the blank, read surrounding text.

Mark for Review What's This? Question 27 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. The medical term for inflammation of a joint is __________. Blank 1. Fill in the blank, read surrounding text.

Mark for Review What's This? Question 28 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. The abbreviation of the childhood form of chronic joint inflammation is ____________.

Blank 1. Fill in the blank, read surrounding text.

Mark for Review What's This? Question 29 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. What is another name for an open fracture? Blank 1. Fill in the blank, read surrounding text.

Mark for Review What's This? Question 30 of 70 1 Points

What follows is a fill in the blank question with 1 blanks. The medical instrument used to view/examine the interior of a joint is

arthroscope_________.

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Blank 1. Fill in the blank, re...