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The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a _______________________.

The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment are known as ________________________.

Which symbol means less than?

A collection of blood in the pleural cavity is known as __________________.

Which body cavity protects the brain? _______________________________

A pelvic mass in a postmenopausal woman

____________________ is a diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a body part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers.

The medical term for the condition commonly known as fainting is _________________________.

Mr. B, a 65 year old male diabetic patient of yours, comes to see you today for weak urinary stream, incomplete bladder emptying and difficulty postponing urination in the past 2 months.  He has had no fevers, hematuria or penile discharge.  Digital rectal exam reveals a firm, smooth, symmetrical enlarged prostate, about 3.5 x 5cm.  You are unable to differentiate the median sulcus.  No other abnormals on P.E.  He most likely has:

___________________ is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.