Chapter 2 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster | Brainscape

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malignant

A

canerous

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osteoblast

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bone cell

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neurocyte

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nerve cell

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radiographer

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Person who makes x-ray records

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spermatogenesis

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the production on sperm

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hydrotherapy

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treatment using water

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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muscular

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pertaining to the muscles

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penile

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pertaining to the penis

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grandiose

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pertaining to a feeling of greatness

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edematous

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pertaining to swelling of body tissues due to fluid

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decubitus (ulcer)

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pertaining to a bedsore

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cardiologist

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specialist in the study of the heart

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bronchiole

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small bronchial tubes

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hyperemesis

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excessive vomiting

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hyperkinesis

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excessive motion

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osteomalacia

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softening of the bones

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retinopathy

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disease of the retina

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aphagia

A

lack of ability to eat or swallow

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acrophobia

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fear of heights

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hemoptysis

A

spitting up blood

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hemorrhage

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bursting forth of blood

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose

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dactylogram

A

fingerprint

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electrocardiograph

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instrument for recording the electricity in the heart

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lipolysis

A

destruction of fat

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audiometer

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medical instrument used to measure hearing

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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument for examining the eye

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nasolabial

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pertaining to the nose and the lip