Question

Match the medical terms with their definitions.

Medical Terms:
A. Anastomosis
B. Hernia
C. Varices

Definitions:

1.Enlarged twisted varicose vein in the rectal region.
2. Protrusion of any organ or structure through the wall of the cavity.
3. A surgical connection between blood vessels, the joining of parts.
Please match the medical terms (A, B, C) with their corresponding definitions (1, 2, 3).

Answer 1

Anastomosis matches definition 3, a surgical connection between vessels. Hernia is definition 2, an organ protruding through a cavity wall. Varices are definition 1, enlarged veins in the rectal region.

Step-by-step explanation:

To match the medical terms with the correct definitions: The term Anastomosis (A) refers to an area where vessels unite to allow blood to circulate, even if there may be partial blockage in another branch, so it matches definition 3. A Hernia (B) is a protrusion of any organ or structure through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides, which corresponds to definition 2. Lastly, Varices (C) are enlarged twisted varicose veins, and in the context of the rectal region, they are known as hemorrhoids, matching definition 1.

1. C. Varices - Enlarged twisted varicose vein in the rectal region.
2. B. Hernia - Protrusion of any organ or structure through the wall of the cavity.
3. A. Anastomosis - A surgical connection between blood vessels, the joining of parts.