1-11 Flashcards
(241 cards)
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A decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is :
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Anemia
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A group of blood enzymes activate in immune responses is the :
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Complement
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A heart murmur is a:
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Abnormal sounds in heart
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A Hemocytometer is a
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Device for counting blood cells
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A leukoblast is a
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Immature white blood cell
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A lymphangioma is a
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Benign malformations
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A lymphocyte is a
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Cell found in lymphatic system
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A platelet is also called
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Thrombocyte
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A septum is a
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Dividing wall
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A sinus rhythm originates in the
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Sinus node
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A slower then average heart rate is termed
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Bradycardia
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A small vein is a
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Venules
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A sphygmomanometer is used to measure
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Blood pressure
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A term that means around a vessel is
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Perivascular
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A term that means between the ventricles is
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Interventricular
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A term that means within a vein is
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Intravenous
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A type of chest pain that may signal coronary artery disease is
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Angina pecturis
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A Valvotome is a
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Instrument for incising a valve
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A vasodilator is used to
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Widen blood vessels
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A vessel that Carries blood back to the heart is a
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Vein
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A weakened and expanded arterial wall is termed a
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Aneurysm
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ALL , AML , CLL , and CML are all abbreviations for types of
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Blood diseases (cancer)
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Albumin is a
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Simple protein found In plasma
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All of the following are blood test except
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AG
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All of the following are coagulation tests except
RBC
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All of the following are drugs used to treat the heart except
Stent
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An AED is used to correct
Fibrillation
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An anaphylactic reaction is a
Severe generalized hypersensitivity reaction
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An antigen is
A foreign substance that stimulates immunity
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An enlarged and twisted vein is a varix. That adjective and plural forms of varix are
Varicose and varices
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Angiography is a
X-ray study of vessels
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Aortostenosis
Narrowing of the aorta
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Arteriosclerosis is
Hardening of the artery
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Asplenia is
Absence of spleen
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Autologous blood is
A persons own blood
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Cardioptosis is
Downward displacement of the heart
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Cytopenia is a
Deficiency of cells
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Dissolved salts found in body fluids are
Electrolytes
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Enlarged veins in the rectum are
Hemorrhoids
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Erythropoietin is a
Hormone that stimulates red cell production
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Extrasystole is
Additional heart beat
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HIV and EBV are
Viruses
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Hemolytic disease amid the newborn (HDN) is a disorder that results from
Fast breakdown of red blood cells
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Hodgkin disease involves the
Lymphatic system
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Hypoproteinemia is
A lack of protein in the blood
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Immunity acquired by contact with a disease organism is described as
Adaptive
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Impulses travel in the heart from the AV bundle to the
Bundle branches
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In azotemia there are
Nitrogenous compounds in the blood
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In hypokalemia there is a
Excess of red blood cells
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Lymphadenopathy Is
Any disease of a lymph node
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Lymphocytes and monocytes are
Agranular leukocytes
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Lymphopoiesis is
Formation of lymphocytes
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Macrophages are descendants of
Monocytes
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Myeloma is a 
Tumor of bone marrow
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PMN Polymorph and Seg are all abbreviations for
Neutrophils
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Petechiae ecchymoses and purpura are all signs of
Bleeding into the skin
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Phlebectasia is
Graphic record of heart sounds/murmurs
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Polyarteritis is
Inflammation of many arteries
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Presence of microorganisms in the blood is
Septicemia
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Red cells are made in the
Bone marrow
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Serum is the
Liquid that remains after blood has clotted
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Sideroderma is
A deposit of iron in the skin
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The abbreviation for CPR stands for
Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation
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The abbreviation ECG stands for
Electrocardiogram
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Detective Ferric refers to
Iron
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The adjective for arteriole is
Arteriolar
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The adjective for tonsil is
Tonsillar
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The aortic and pulmonary valves are
 Semilunar valves
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The common term for hypersensitivity is
Allergy
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The ducks arteriosus and foramen Ovale are found in the
Prenatal heart
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The formed elements and blood are the
Red/white blood cells platelets (Erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes)
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The heart contracts during
Systole 
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The heart pumps blood to the lungs through the
Pulmonary valve
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The left ventricle pumps blood into the
Aorta
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The main function of erythrocytes is to
Carry oxygen
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The most numerous leukocytes are
Neutrophils 
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The pigment that carries oxygen in red cells is
Hemoglobin
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The plural of atrium is
Atria
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The prevention of blood loss is
Hemostasis
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The route and ischemia means
Blood
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The scientific name for a heart attack is
Myocardial infraction
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The skin, mucus, Cilia, and lymph nodes are components of
Innate immunity
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Substance that forms a blood clot is
Fibrin
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Superior inferior venae, cavae bring blood into the
Right atrium
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The term Myelogenous means
Originating in bone marrow
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Thick muscular layer of the heart is the
Myocardium
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The thoracic duct
Largest lymphatic vessel
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The valve between the left atrium and ventricle is the
The mitral valve
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Thrombocythemia is
An increase in platelets in the blood
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Thrombolysis is
Destruction of blood clot
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Thrombosis is
Formation of blood clot
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An aerobic organism requires
Oxygen
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An analGesic is used to
Reduce pain
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An antipyretic is used to
Reduce fever
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An endotoxin Is a
Poison found within a cell
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And oncologist specializes in the study and treatment of
Tumors
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An otoscope is used to examine the
Ears
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Any organism capable of causing disease is a
Pathogen
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Arteriosclerosis is
Hardening of the arteries
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Arthroplasty is
Plastic repair of a joint
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Auscultation is accomplished with
A stethoscope
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Finding of pleural membranes called
Pleurodesis 
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Biopsy is
Removal of tissue for microscopic examination
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C & S stands for culture and sensitivity , a test done on
Bacteria
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Chlamydia and rickettsia are types of
Bacteria
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Cryotherapy is treatment with
Cold
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Cystitis is
Inflammation of the bladder
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Death of tissue is termed
Necrosis
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Diaphoreses is 
Profuse sweating
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Examination by touching the surface of the body is
Palpation 
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Hepatomalacia is 
Softening of the liver
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In a hepatorrhaphy, the liver is
Repaired
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In an adenectomy a 
Gland is removed
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In blepharoptosis the eyelids
Droop
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In gastropexy the stomach is
Surgically fixed
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In osteoclasis a bone is
Broken
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In pachycephaly the skull is
Thick
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In retinoschisis the retina of the eye is
Split
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Laparoscopy is
Examination of the abdomen
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Lavage
Washing
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Lithotripsy is
Crushing of a stone
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Malaise is
A vague feeling of discomfort
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Material that escapes from blood vessels as a result of injury is a
Exudate
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Metastasis is
Spreading of cancer
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Mycology is the study
Fungi
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Neoplasia is 
Uncontrolled growth of tissue
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A bronchoscope is a type of
Endoscopy
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A calorimeter
Device to measure heat flow
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A cancer of muscle or connective tissue is termed
Sarcoma
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A carcinogen produces
Cancer
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A catheter is
A thin tube 
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A chromophilic substance 
Attracts color
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A chronic disease
Persists over a long time
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A cyst is a 
Filled sac or pouch
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A disease that has no known cause is described as
Idiopathic
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A hernia is
Protrusion of Organ through abnormal opening
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A homeothermic animal retains the same
Temperature
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A lesion is
Wound
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A lipoma is
Fatty tumor
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A method For learning control of involuntary responses is called
Biofeedback
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A neoplasm that spreads to other parts of the body is described as
Malignant
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A nosocomial infection is acquired in
A hospital
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A  Phonostethograph
Records chest sounds
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A photosensitive person is reactive to
Light
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A prolapsed organ has
Dropped down
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A radiograph is made with
X-rays
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A sonogram is also called
Ultragram
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A stain commonly used in microbiology is named for
Gram
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A sudden and severe disease of short duration is described as
Acute
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A symptom is
Evidence of a disease
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Synonym for dilatation is
Ectasia
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A toxin is
Poison
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A word for swelling caused by accumulation of fluid is
Edema
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A word that means enlargement of the spleen is
Splenomegaly
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A word that means separation, dissolving, or destruction is
Lysis
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Adenopathy
Any disease of a gland
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All of the following are abbreviations used in taking histories except
ICU
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All of the following are views for X-ray studies except
UV
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All the following represent imaging test except
PSS
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An adenocarcinoma is a tumor of a
Gland
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Pain in the stomach is
Gastralgia
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Prevention of disease is
Prophylaxis
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Sepsis is caused by
Microorganisms
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Sequelae are
The lasting effects of a disease
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Staging is a
System used to evaluate tumors
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Syncope is
Fainting
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The etiology of a disease is it’s
Cause
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The letters TNM relate to
Staging
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The opposite of tachycardia is
Bradycardia
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The prefix in dysentery means 
Abnormal
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the prefix an endoscope means
Within
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The prefix in malabsorption means
Poor
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The root in empyema means 
Pus
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The root in Lithiasis means
Stone
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The roofs staphyl/o , strept/o and bracill/o refer to
Bacteria
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The suffix odynia means the same as
Algia
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The suffix in seborrhea means
Discharge
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The term for creating an opening into the trachea is
Tracheostomy
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The term hepatorrhexis subscribes
Rupture of the liver
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The term hyperbaric refers to
Increased pressure
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The terms purulent suppuration and abscess pertain to
Pus
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The word stasis means
Stoppage
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Tracheostenosis is
Narrowing of the trachea
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Trauma is
Injury
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Xerotic conditions are 
Dry
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When the order is NPO the patient
May not eat or drink
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A bursa is a
Small sack near joint
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A bursolith is 
Stone in bursa
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A cicatrix is
Scar
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A circular motion at a joint is
Circumduction
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A coccygectomy 
Removal of the coccy 
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A condyle, tubercle and tuberosity are 
Rounded projections
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A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D is
Rickets
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Disease that involves both muscles and the skin is
Dermatomyositis
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A flexor is a muscle that
Narrows the angle at the joint
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A freely movable joint is a
Synovial
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A joint between bones of the skull is a
Suture
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Akeloid is a
Thickened scar 
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A muscle group in the side that has four components is the
Quadriceps femoris 
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A muscle that assists a prime mover is a
Synergits 
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A Myeloblast is a
Immature bone marrow cell
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A nerve meets a muscle cell at the
Neuromuscular junction
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A parasacral Structure is
Near the sacrum
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A prevertebral Structure is located
In front of the spine
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A prosthesis is 
Artificial part
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A protein the thickens and waterproofs the skin is a
Keratin
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A purulent wound contains
Pus
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A term that means pertaining to muscle and fascia is
Myofascia 
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A word that means the same as subcutaneous 
Hypodermic
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ACH is the abbreviation for a
Neurotransmitter
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ALS, SMS, and MG are all abbreviations for
Diseases
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Albinism is characterized by
Lack of pigmentation
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All of the following terms pertain to the integumentary system except
Derma
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Alopecia is
Loss of hair
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An abbreviation for a test of electrical activity of muscles is
EMG
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An adductor is a muscle that
Moves a part towards the midline
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And articulation is a
Joint
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An escharotomy is
Removal of scab
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An excoriation Is caused by
Scratching
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Ankylosing Spondylitis Results in
Fusion of the vertebrae
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Another name for pressure ulcer is
Decubitus ulcer
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Arthrodesis is 
Fusion of a joint
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Asthenia is 
Weakness
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Ataxia is
Lack of muscle coordination
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Atony is
Lack of muscle tone
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Avulsion is
Tearing away
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BMD and DEXA pertain to studies of
Bone strength
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BSA is used in assessing
Burns
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Bands of connective tissue that stabilized and strengthen a joint are
Ligaments
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Bone tissue is dissolved and returned to the circulation in the process of
Resorption
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Bradykinesia is
Slow movement
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S, T, L, S, and Co are abbreviations for
Vertebrae
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Carpal tunnel syndrome involves a nerve in the
Wrist
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Chondrogenesis is formation of
Cartilage
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Chondrosarcoma is
Tumor in the cartilage
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Chvostek sign and trousseau sign Are indications of
Tetany 
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Cranioschisis is 
Fissure of the school
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Creatine kinase is
Enzyme found in the muscle tissue
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DJD, OA, and RA are forms of 
Arthritis
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Destruction of bone is
Osteolysis 
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Diaphoresis is 
Excess sweating
