Writing Assignment 5

For each pair below, write short answers of 3 – 4 sentences to explain the differences between the two terms.  You may use the flashcard format for this assignment.  

1. Meningitis and encephalitis
2. Convulsion and seizure
3. Hydrocephalus and myelitis
4. Epilepsy and cerebral palsy
5. Concussion and contusion
6. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and Alzheimer’s disease
7. Endometritis and endocervicitis
8. Vaginitis and oophoritis
9. Eclampsia and ectopic pregnancy
10. Dermoid cyst and cervical cancer
11. Orchitis and prostatitis
12. Cryptorchism and hydrocele
13. Carcinoma of the prostate gland and testicular carcinoma
14. Osteoporosis and osteomyelitis
15. Osteomalacia and rickets
16. Bursitis and arthritis
17. Scoliosis and achondroplasia
18. Paget’s disease and osteosarcoma
19. Diabetes mellitis and diabetes insipidus
20. Acromegaly and giantism
21. Hypothyroidism and myxedema
22. Addison’s disease and Cushing’s disease
23. Hyperglycemia and glycosuria
24. Grave’s disease and goiter
25. Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease

Every assignment must have an introduction, body, conclusion, and reference.