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The congenital absence of a normal body opening is called

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Atresia

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The light spongy bone located at the roof and sides of the nose is the

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Ethmoid bone

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An opening in a bone through which blood vessels,nerves,and ligaments pass through is a

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Foramen

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The study of the structure, composition and function of tissues is

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Histology

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Fluid that is secreted by the mucous membranes is called

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Mucus

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The grating sound heard when then ends of broken bone move together is called

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Crepitation

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Using weights and pulleys to hold a bone fracture in correct alignment is called

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Traction

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The medical term ________ is used to describe bone density that is thinner than average

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Osteopenia

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A torn or jagged wound , or an accidental cut wound is called a

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Laceration

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What are the functions of Endocrine glands

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Secrete hormones into the bloodstream

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The bones of the fingers are called the

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Phalanges

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The specialist who studies the outbreaks of disease within a population group is called an

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Epidemiologist

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Malformation of the skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures is called

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Craniostenosis

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Fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound is called

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Exudate

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The multi layered membrane that protects and holds organs in place in the abdominal cavity is the

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Peritoneum

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What is a nosocomial infection

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An infection acquired in a clinical setting

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The combining form that means ‘fever’ is

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Pyr/o

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The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint is called

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Arthrodesis

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The shaft of a long bone is called the

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Diaphysis

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The study of the causes of diseases is called

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Etiology

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The body direction term that means ‘toward the lower part of the body’s is

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Caudal or Inferior

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What does adipose tissue do

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Provides protective padding, insulation, and support

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The term ‘immobilization’ is also known as

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Stabilization

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Tissue death of an artery or arteries is called

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Arterionecrosis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid
-Centesis
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The process of producing a picture or record
- Graphy
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A picture or record
- Gram
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Surgical Repair
-Plasty
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Visual examination
-Scopy
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Benign tumor that arises in glandular tissue
Adenoma
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Any gland disease or condition
Adenosis
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Abnormal hardening of a gland
Adenosclerosis
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Inflammation of a gland
Adenitis
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Abnormal softening of a gland
Adenomalacia
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Bone pain
Ostealgia
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Death of bone tissue
Osteonecrosis
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Inflammation of a bone
Osteitis
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Softening of bones
Osteomalacia
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Loss of bone density
Osteoporosis
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The bone is splintered or crushed
Comminuted fracture
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Small crack due to chronic excessive impact
Stress fracture
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Weakened bone breaks under normal strain
Pathologic fracture
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Bone is bent and only partially broken
Greenstick fracture
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A break at an angle across the bone
Oblique fracture
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The suffix that means the surgical creation of an artificial opening is
Ostomy
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The term ______ describes the partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Subluxation
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A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid is called an
Abdominocentesis
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The _____ is commonly called the shoulder blade
Scapula
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The term ____ describes the surgical repair of damaged cartilage
Chondroplasty
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The combining form that means bone marrow or spinal chord
Myel/o
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The term Ankylosis refers to
The loss of absence of mobility in a joint
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The body direction term that means 'toward the side of the body, away from the midline ' is
Lateral
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Commonly called the tailbone, the ____ forms the bottom of the spine
Coccyx
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The specialist who diagnoses and treats arthritis and other joint inflammations is a
Rheumatologist
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The body direction ______ means situated in the front
Anterior and Ventral
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The surgical suturing of a muscle wound is called
Myorrhaphy
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The surgical fracture of a bone to correct its deformity is called
Osteoclasis
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Vector-borne diseases are transmitted through
Animals and insects
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The surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebrae is a
Laminectomy
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The term ____ means relating to the groin and refers to the entire lower abdominal area
Inguinal
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The suffix that means abnormal softening is
Malacia
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The combining form of a word part combines
A word root and a vowel
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The term ____ refers to any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue
Myopathy
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Another term for a post mortem examination is
Autopsy
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The defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue is called
Aplasia
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The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint is called
Arthrolysis
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Commonly called Swayback, ____ is an abnormal curvature of the lumbar spine
Lordosis
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The term ____ refers to an incision through the periosteum to the bone
Periosteotomy
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A ____ is a specialist in the study of and analysis of cells
Cytologist
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The term ___ is used to describe abnormal softening of cartilage
Chondromalacia
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The ____ is commonly called the belly button or the navel
Umbilicus
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The five ___ form that part of the foot to which the toes are attached
Metatarsals
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The formation or discharge of pus is called
Suppuration
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The term ____ refers to the medical screening of patients to determine their priority of needs
Triage
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Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is called
Osteomyelitis
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The surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint is called
Synovectomy
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The curved fibrous cartilage found in some joints such as the knee is called
The meniscus
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The surgical suturing or wiring together of bones is called
Osteorrhaphy
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Inflammation of the renal pelvis is called
Pyelitis
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Also known as the hip socket the ____ is the circular cavity in each side of the pelvis
Acetabulum
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Term meaning Blue
Cyan/o
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Term meaning red
ERYTHR/O
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Term meaning white
LEUK/O
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Term meaning black
Melan/o
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Term meaning gray
Poli/o
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The body maintains a constant internal environment through a process called
Homeostasis
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The term ____ refers to the time and events surrounding birth
Perinatal
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The surgical repair of a muscle is called
Myoplasty
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The ____ is the smaller of the two bones of the lower leg
Fibula
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The surgical repair of the skull is called a
Cranioplasty
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The term ____ is used to refer to a rupture of a muscle
Myorrhexis
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Inflammation of the periosteum is called
Periostitis
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An abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth is a _____ disorder
Congenital
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The specialist who analyzes tissue samples to confirm or establish a diagnosis is the
Pathologist
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called
Scoliosis
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What is CBC?
Complete blood count Analyzes the bloods formed elements
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What is RBC?
Red blood cell count
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What is hemoglobin?
The oxygen carrying protein in RBCs
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What is hematocrit?
The percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume
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What is ESR?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate The speed of RBC separation from plasma
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What is WBC with differential
A count of the different types of WBCs as a %
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What is a NG or G tube?
Nasogastric or gastric
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Administering medication by a manner other than through the digestive tract
Parenteral administration
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Pertaining to just below the skin
Subcutaneous
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Pertaining to the middle layers of the skin
Intradermal
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Pertaining to into a muscle
Intramuscular
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Pertaining to into a vein
Intravenous
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Abbreviation for before meals
AC
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Abbreviation for as desired
Ad lib
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Abbreviation for at bedtime
HS
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Abbreviation for nothing by mouth
NPO
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Abbreviation for by mouth
PO
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Abbreviation for as needed
PRN
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Terms associated with the treatment method that follows conventional and standard Canadian practices
Allopathic
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Create the medical term that means producing a record of tissue slices/sections
Tomography
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Create the term that means WBCs in the urine
Leukocyturia

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