Module 3

Organs in the endocrine system __________ hormones

secrete

Internal injuries might lead to hematemesis or the __________ of blood.

vomiting

__________ in the muscles is defined as myasthenia.

weakness

__________ is used to denote a condition of hearing.

acusis

"Phil" shows __________ for something.

an attraction

If an athlete is hit in the mouth, they are likely to have tooth __________ or odontorrhagia.

bleeding

Hysteroptosis is a downward __________ of the uterus.

displacement

Anesthesia is the lack of __________, usually during surgery.

feeling

Diarrhea, loose or frequent bowel movements, __________ from the body.

flow

The surgical __________ of a joint is called arthrodesis.

fusion

A muscle __________ can be defined as a myocele.

hernia/ protrusion

An odynometer is an instrument for measuring __________.

pain

Paralysis on one side of the body is called hemi- __________.

plegia

Hemoptysis is the __________ of blood.

spitting

A/an __________ or distension of the kidney is called nephrectasis.

stretching

Gastropexy is the __________ of the stomach.

surgical fixation

Myorrhaphy is the __________ of muscle tissue.

suturing

The stem __________ refers to a place or location.

tope

The over development of muscles is called hyper- __________.

trophy