Which of the following refers to the destruction of tissue with a hot or cold instrument, electric current, or other agent--despite its relatively restricted literal meaning of "process of burning."
inflammation
cauterization
thermotherapy
cystorrhaphy
Which word indicates a discharge of mucus from the walls of the bladder?
nephrorrhea
enterorrhea
ophthalmorrhea
cystorrhea
What is pseudogynecomastia?
the appearance of papillary structures on the underside of a woman's tongue
the inability to produce milk
an excess of adipose tissue in the male breast, but with no increase in glandular tissue
a common defect in the jaw, causing difficulty in chewing
Which word means "acting together, enhancing the effect of another agent or force"?
energetic
ergonomic
allergenic
synergistic
What does a zoogeographer study?
the distribution of animal life on earth
varieties of plant life on all seven continents
the development of animal species in a controlled laboratory setting
social interactions between different species of animals
Adenectopia is the displacement of...
a vertebral process
the pelvis
a gland
a digit on the hand or foot
Which term denotes weakness or easy fatigue of the visual organs?
asthenoscillosis
asthenopia
asthenoticism
asthenorexia
Which terms means "occurring immediately before death" (lit. "struggle")?