Miscellaneous Flashcards
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2
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-itis (suffix)
A
Inflammation
3
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-scopy (suffix)
A
Viewing with a scope
4
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Auscultation
A
Listening with the stethoscope
5
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Baseline
A
The normal state of being for each specific patient
6
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Benign
A
Normal, of no danger to health
7
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Catheter
A
Tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection or withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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9
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Grossly
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Obviously; a lot; wholly
10
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Hemorrhage
A
Excessive or profuse bleeding
11
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Infarct
A
Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
12
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Ischemia
A
Lack of blood supply to a specific area
13
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Palpation
A
Examine by touch
