The formation of unwanted blood clots is referred to as:

Correct answer: Thrombosis

Explanation

This question requires identifying 'thrombosis' as the specific term for the pathological formation of blood clots.

Other questions

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According to the glossary, what is the definition of 'Abortion'?

Question 2

What is an 'Apgar score' used for?

Question 3

What is the medical term for the absence of menstruation?

Question 4

The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist is known as what procedure?

Question 5

What does the term 'Carcinogen' refer to?

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How is a 'Cesarean section' defined in the glossary?

Question 7

A patient reporting 'painful menstruation' would be described as having which condition?

Question 8

Which of the following describes 'Eclampsia'?

Question 9

What is 'Endometriosis'?

Question 10

An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body is called a:

Question 11

Which term describes a specialized sex cell that carries 23 chromosomes?

Question 12

What is the definition of 'Gestation'?

Question 13

The surgical procedure to remove the uterus, and sometimes the cervix, is known as:

Question 14

What does 'In vitro fertilization' (IVF) involve?

Question 15

A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow is called:

Question 16

What is a 'Laparoscopy'?

Question 17

What is the definition of 'Menopause' according to the glossary?

Question 18

Which term refers to the middle and thickest muscle layer of the heart?

Question 19

An infant during the first 28 days after birth is referred to as a:

Question 20

What is an 'Oophorectomy'?

Question 21

A disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass that occurs when the rate of bone resorption exceeds the rate of bone formation is called:

Question 22

What is a 'Papanicolaou smear (Pap test)'?

Question 23

The medical term for childbirth is:

Question 24

What is 'Phlebotomy'?

Question 25

A condition of low placement of the fetus within the uterus, causing the placenta to cover the opening of the cervix, is known as:

Question 26

What is 'Preeclampsia'?

Question 27

Paralysis of all four limbs is known as:

Question 28

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose?

Question 29

The excision of one or both of the uterine/fallopian tubes is called:

Question 30

What does the term 'Sepsis' describe?

Question 31

A condition in which the heart valves become rigid and may calcify over time is known as:

Question 32

How is a 'Stroke' defined in the glossary?

Question 33

A condition in which the resting heart rate is above 100 beats per minute (bpm) is known as:

Question 34

What is a 'Teratogen'?

Question 36

What is 'Urethritis'?

Question 37

Which procedure is an effective form of male birth control where a small section of the ductus deferens is cut and sealed?

Question 38

What is a 'Zygote'?

Question 39

Which procedure uses a lighted, magnifying instrument to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva?

Question 40

What is the medical term for genital pain that occurs before, during, or after intercourse?

Question 41

A condition in women and children involving excess coarse body hair of an adult male distribution pattern is known as:

Question 42

What is 'Kinesthesia'?

Question 43

The medical term for a white discharge from the vagina is:

Question 44

What is a 'Mastectomy'?

Question 45

The term for abnormally infrequent menstruation is:

Question 46

A condition of excessive thirst is known as:

Question 47

What is the duration of the 'Puerperium' period as defined in the glossary?

Question 48

An infant who is born dead is referred to as a:

Question 49

What is the medical term for fainting?

Question 50

The surgical excision of the vulva is known as a: