RPR Medical and Scientific Vocabulary 3

Question 1

What does 'MRI' stand for in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Medical Radiological Imaging

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Molecular Resonance Indicator

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Multi-Radiation Inspection

Question 2

What is the function of the 'myocardium'?

Accepted Answer

It is the muscular tissue of the heart responsible for pumping blood

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It is the outer protective lining of the heart

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It is the chamber that receives blood from the lungs

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It is the valve that controls blood flow to the aorta

Question 3

In medical testimony, what does 'edema' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body's tissues

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A blockage in the digestive tract

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A decrease in red blood cell production

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Scarring of the lung tissue

Question 4

What does the term 'etiology' mean in medical or scientific contexts?

Accepted Answer

The cause or origin of a disease or condition

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The treatment protocol for a condition

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The physical symptoms of a disease

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The statistical study of disease prevalence

Question 5

Which medical term refers to surgical repair of a body part?

Accepted Answer

-plasty

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-ectomy

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-oscopy

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-itis

Question 6

What is 'dyspnea' as used in medical testimony?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty or labored breathing

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Difficulty swallowing

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Chest pain upon exertion

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Abnormal heartbeat rhythm