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Medical Vocabulary chapters 1-4 Flashcards

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abate

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to lessen, ease, decrease, or cease

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abnormal (AB)

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pertaining to away from the norm

ab - away from
norm - rule
al - pertaining to

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abscess

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localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body

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acute (ac)

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sudden, sharp, sever; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course.

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adhesion

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literally means a process of being stuck together

adhes - stuck to
ion - process

abdominal adhesion usually involves the intestines and is caused by inflammation or trauma..may require surgery

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afferent

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carrying impulses toward a center

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ambulatory (AMB)

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condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed

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antidote

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substance given to counteract poisons and their effects

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antipyretic

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pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature

anti - against
pyret - fever
ic - pertaining to

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antiseptic

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pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaction); a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections

anti - against
sept - putrefaction (against sepsis)
ic - pertaining to

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antitussive

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pertaining to an agent that works against coughing

anti - against
tuss - cough
ive - nature of, quality of

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apathy

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condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent

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asepsis

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without decay; sterile free from all living microorganisms

a - without
sepsis - decay

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autoclave

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an apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure to reach a heat of 250-254 degrees for a specified time, such as 30 minutes for a single wrapped item

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autonomy

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condition of being self-governed; to function independently

auto - self
nom - law
y - condition

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axillary (ax)

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pertaining to the armpit

axill - armpit
ary - pertaining to

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biopsy (Bx)

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surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis

bi(o) - life
opsy - to view

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cachexia (kakeksia)

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condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.

cac - bad
hexia - condition

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centigrade (C)

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literally means having 100 steps or degrees; unit of temperature measurement (Celsius scale) with a boiling point at 100 degrees and freezing point at 0.

centi - one hundred
grade - a step

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centimeter (cm)

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unit of measurement in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter

centi - one hundred
meter - measure

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centrifuge

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device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids

centr/i - center
fuge - to flee

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chemotherapy

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the use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease, specifically drugs used in cancer therapy

chem/o - chemical
therapy - treatment

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chronic

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pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or of slow progression; the opposite of acute

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diagnosis (Dx)

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determination of the cause and nature of a disease

dia - through
gnosis - knowledge

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diaphoresis

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to carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating

dia - through
phoresis - to carry

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disease

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literally means lack of ease; a pathological condition of the body that presents with a series of symptoms, signs, and lab findings different from normal body states

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disinfectant

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chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria

dis - apart
infect - to infect
ant - forming

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efferent

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carrying impulses away from a center

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empathy

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the ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person

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epidemic

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pertaining to among the people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pathological organism

epi - upon
dem - people
ic - pertaining to

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etiology

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study of the causes of disease

eti/o - cause
logy - study of

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excision

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process of cutting out, surgical removal

ex - out
cis - to cut
ion - process

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febrile

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pertaining to fever, a sustained body temperature above 98.6

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gram (g)

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unit of weight in the metric system; a cubic centimeter or a milliliter of water is equal to the weight of a gram

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heterogeneous

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literally means pertaining to a different formation; composed of unlike substances; the opposite of homogeneous

heter - different
gene - formation, produce
ous - pertaining to

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illness

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state of being sick

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incision

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process of cutting into

in - in, into
cis - to cut
ion - process

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kilogram

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unit of weight in the metric system; 1000 g; a kilogram is equal to 2.2 pounds

kilo - a thousand
gram - a weigh

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liter (L)

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unit of volume in the metric system; 1000 mL; a liter is equal to 33.8 fl oz or 1.0567 qt

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macroscopic

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pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye

macr/o - large
scop - to examine
ic - pertaining to

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malaise

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a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease

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malformation

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means a process of being badly shaped, deformed; a structural defect that fails to form normal shape and therefore can affect the function (cleft lip)

mal - bad
format - a shaping
ion - process

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malignant

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means formation of a bad kind; growing worse, harmful, cancerous

malign - bad kind
ant - forming

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maximal

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pertaining to the greatest possible quantity, number, or degree
maxim - greatest

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microgram (mcg)

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unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 mg
micro - small
gram - weight

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microorganism

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small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye

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milligram (mg)

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unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 g

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milliliter (mL)

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unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001 L

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minimal

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pertaining to the least possible quantity, number, or degree

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multiform

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occurring in or having many shapes; an object that has more than one defined shape

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necrosis

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abnormal condition of tissue death

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neopathy

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new disease

neo - new

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oncology

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the study of tumors; the study of the etiology, the characteristics, treatments, etc., of cancer
onc/o - tumor

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pallor

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paleness, a lack of color

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palmar

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pertaining to the palm of the hand

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paracentesis

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surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal

centesis - surgical puncture

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prognosis

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state of foreknowledge; prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person

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prophylactic

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pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
prophylactic - guarding

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pyrogenic

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pertaining to the production of heat; a fever

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radiology

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study of x-rays and other imaging modalities

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rapport

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relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician

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syndrome

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a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterize a specific disease or pathological condition

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topography

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description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located

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triage

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a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment

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medical record

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written document of info describing a patient and his health care. may contain dates, observations, medical interventions and tx

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HIPAA

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act passed in 1996.

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PHI

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protected health information

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medical history (Hx)

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document describing past and current history of all medical conditions experienced by the pt.

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Physical Examination (PE)

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current head-to-toe assessment of pt physical condition

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What is in the nurses notes?

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vital signs, tx, procedures, and pt’s responses to such care

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what is in the physicians notes?

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documentation given by the dr. regarding pts condition, results of exam, summary of test results, plan of tx. Assessment and diagnosis (Dx)

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what is a consultation report?

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documentation given by specialists whom the physician asked to evaluate pt.

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what are ancillary/miscellaneous reports?

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documentation of procedures or therapies provided during care, such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, or chemotherapy

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operative report

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report from surgery pre-op/post-op

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pathology report

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finding or results of samples taken from bone marrow, blood, or tissue

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discharge summary

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outline summary of pt hospital care date of admission, Dx, course of tx follow up care etc..

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what is SOAP?

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subjective, objective, assessment, plan

-method of documentation, all parts of the pt chart

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what is the subjective portion of SOAP?

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any complaints made by the patient including symptoms (sore throat, nausea, dizziness) Dr. can see pt is bothered by symptom but cannot see symptom

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what is the Objective portion of SOAP?

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Symptoms that can be observed, seen, felt, smelled, heard, or measured. all vital signs and data relating to the physical examination (PE).

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What is the Assessment part of SOAP?

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interpretation of the subjective and objective findings. generally includes diagnosis, rule out a disease/condition.

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What is the Plan portion of SOAP?

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includes management and treatment regiment for the pt. includes lab tests, physical therapy, diet, medications, surgical interventions, pt referrals, pt teaching, and follow up.

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abrasion

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process of scraping away from a surface, such as skin or teeth, by friction

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anesthetize

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to induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic

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asystole

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without contraction of the heart; a life threatening cardiac condition characterized by the absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the heart

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comatose

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deep sleep, total lack of consciousness

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epithelium

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structure that covers the internal and external organs of the body and the lining of vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs. layer of cells forming outermost layer of the skin

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exogenous

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pertaining to originating outside the body or an organ of the body (disease caused by a bacterial or viral agent foreign to the body)

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grandiose

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feeling of greatness

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gynecoid

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to resemble a female

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hypertrophy

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excessive nourishment, increased size of an organ, structure, or body caused by an increase in size of cells rather than number of cells (overgrowth)

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infection

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pathogenic microorganism invades body

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nasolabial

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pertaining to nose and lip

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palpate

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use the hands or fingers to examine by touch to feel

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steroid

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resembling a solid substance

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turgor

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swelling; generally refers to expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid.

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afebrile

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pertaining to without fever

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anicteric

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a condition that is without signs of jaundice (anicteric hepatitis - a mild form of hepatitis in which there is no jaundice

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arrest

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to stop, inhibit, restrain

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bifurcate

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having two forks or two branches/divisions

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binary

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to separate into two branches or composed of two elements

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concentration

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process of being able to bring to the center one thought and focus on it while excluding other thoughts

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decompensation

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failure of a system

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enucleate

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to remove the kernel of. Used to describe the removal of the eyeball surgically or to remove a cataract

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extraocular

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outside of the eye

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hyperactive

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excessive activity

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hypoplasia

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underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body

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insomnia

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condition of not being able to sleep

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intermediary

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pertaining to situated between two bodies or occurring between two periods of time

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laten

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lying hidden; quiet, not active

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lumen

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space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube

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multifocal

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pertaining to or arising from many locations

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occlusion

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process of closing or state of being closed such as of a passage or lumen

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parasternal

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pertaining to either side of the sternum (breast bone)

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patent

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wide open; freely open (opposite of occlusion)

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pericardial

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pertaining to the pericardium (a fibrous sac surrounding the heart)

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polydactyly

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pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes

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premenstrual

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pertaining to the number of days before the discharge of the menses (the monthly flow of bloody fluid from the endometrium via the vagina)

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react

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to act again

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regurgitation

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process of a backward flow of solids or foods from the stomach to the mouth or backflow of blood

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sign

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objective clinical evidence of an illness

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subacute

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below sharp…used to describe the course of a disease process or the healing process following tissue injury

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superinfection

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an infection following a previous infection produced by an overgrowth of a resistant strain of bacteria, fungi, or yeast (can occur as an adverse effect of antibiotic usage or overusage.)

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unconscious

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abnormal state in which the person is not aware of his or her environment.

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