The loss of appetite for food.

Abnormal softening of the kidney.

Which term means a permanent dilation of the lower bronchial tree?

A chronic degenerative disease resulting in the loss of tissue or organ function of the liver.

The surgical fixation of a floating kidney is ___________.

Which term means blood in the pleural cavity?

Distention of a ureter.

___________ is the process of breaking down body cells or substances.

Eructation is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.

What is the lid-like structure that swings down and closes off the laryngopharynx to prevent food from entering the trachea?