The term for a biopsy technique using a narrow hollow needle to obtain tiny tissue samples for examination

The term for a cluster of signs and symptoms of insulin resistance, including excessive abdominal fat, hyperglycemia, hypertension, high triglycerides, and low HDL levels; also called syndrome X

The term for a mood disturbance of discouragement, despair, sadness, hopelessness, and lack of joy

The term for a physician of the mind; this individual can prescribe medications to treat mental conditions

The term for when the two bones creating a joint have separated, often involving damage to other joint structures (such as ligaments or muscles)

The term for the study of the match between work tasks, work tools, and the human body, with the intention of maintaining good body angles and lines (posture)

The term for a muscle that crosses two joints, causing functional movement over both joints

The term for an artificial replacement for a body part

The term for any tool that helps a person with an impairment or disability complete a task

The term for "themechanism by which patients or providers may request reconsideration of a decision by an insurance company or medical review board regarding medical services"

The term for "thestatement issued to members by their health care plan listing services provided, dollars covered by benefits, and amounts not covered by insurance that members must pay"

The term for "surgical repair of the outer ear"

The term for "inflammation of the sclera"

The term for "the physician of the ear, nose, and throat"

The term for "ear inflammation"

The term for a substance that clears the nasal and sinus passages

The term for "incision into the bladder to remove stones"

The term for a drug thatreduces the response of the immune system usedto prepare a patient for an organ transplant

The term for "an inherited disorder causing fluid-filled sacs to form in the kidneys"

The term for "a diagnostic procedure involving multiple radiographic images of the large intestine after rectal administration of barium contrast; also called a lower GI series"