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abdominocentesis

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Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen

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achondroplasia

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Inherited disorder in which the bones of the arms and legs fail to grow to normal size; achondroplastic dwarfism

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acromegaly

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Enlargement of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland after puberty

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acrophobia

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Fear of heights

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acute

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Characterized by severe symptoms and a short course of illness

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adenoids

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Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat,close to the nasal passageway

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adipose

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Pertaining to fat

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agoraphobia

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Fear of open spaces; an anxiety disorder

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amniocentesis

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Puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac

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anemia

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Condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood

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angiogenesis

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Formation of blood vessels

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angiography

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X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material

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angioplasty

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Surgical repair of a blood vessel

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arteriole

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Small artery

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arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of an artery with collection of fatty plaque

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arthralgia

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Joint pain

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atrophy

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Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away

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axillary

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Pertaining to under the arm or armpit

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basophil

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White blood cell containing granules Otha stain blue (with basic dye); associated with release of histamine and heparin

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biopsy

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Process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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blepharoptosis

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Sagging or drooping eyelid; ptosis

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bronchitis

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Inflammation of bronchial tubes

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carcinogenesis

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Formation of production of cancer

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carcinogenic

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Pertaining to producing cancer

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cardiac
Pertaining to the heart
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cardiomyopathy
Disease of the heart muscle
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chemotherapy
Treatment using drugs
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chondromalacia
Softening of cartilage
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chronic
Pertaining to occurring over a long time
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colostomy
New opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body
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cystocele
Hernia of the urinary bladder
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electroencephalograph
Instrument used to record the electricity in the brain
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electroencephalogram
Record of the electricity in the brain
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electroencephalography
Process of recording the electricity in the brain
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eosinophil
White blood cell (leukocyte) containing dark granules that skin rosy with eosin (a reddish dye); associated with allergic runs
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erythrocyte
Red blood cell
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erythropenia
Deficiency of red blood cells
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esophagus
Tube that carries food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach
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hematoma
Collection or mass of blood
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hemolysis
Destruction of red blood cells
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hemostasis
Stoppage of bleeding or the flow of blood
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hydronephrosis
Abnormal condition of excess backup of fluid (urine) in the kidney
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hydrotherapy
Treatment using water, whirlpool baths
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hypertrophy
Increase in size of tissue or an organ due to increase in size of individual cells
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ingunial
Pertaining to the groin
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ischemia
Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue
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laparoscope
Instrument used to visually examine the abdomen using small incisions and with the aid of a camera
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laparoscopy
Process of visually examining the abdomen using an endoscope; minimally invasive surgery
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laparotomy
Incision (large) of the abdomen for diagnosis and treatment. This is exploratory or open surgery
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laryngeal
Pertaining to the larynx (voice box)
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laryngectomy
Removal of the larynx or voice box
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leukemia
Blood condition of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells
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leukocyte
White blood cell
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leukocytosis
Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells; often the result of inflammation or infection
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lymphocyte
Type of white blood cell (leukocyte) found in lymph nodes and blood; part of the immune system that fights disease
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mammogram
Record (X-ray) of the breast
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mastectomy
Removal (excision) of a breast
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metastisis
Spread of a malignant tumor beyond its original location to a distant site
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monocyte
White blood cell with one large nucleus; capable of engulfing foreign material and debris (phagocytosis) Monocytes become macrophages as they leave the blood and enter body tissues.
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morphology
Study of the shape or form of cells
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mucous membrane
Lining of body cavities and tubular organs; secretes mucus
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mucus
Sticky substance that is secreted from a mucus
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myalgia
Muscle pain
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myelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord
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myeloma
Malignant tumor of bone marrow
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myoma
Tumor (benign) of muscle
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myocardial
Pertaining to heart muscle
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myosarcoma
Tumor (malignant) of muscle tissue; a type of sarcoma (tumor of flesh tissue in the body)
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necropsy
Viewing a dead body; used in veterinary medicine
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necrosis
Condition of death of cells
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necrotic
Pertaining to the death of cells
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nephrologist
A specialist in the study of kidneys
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nephropathy
Study of kidneys and kidney disease
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neuralgia
Nerve pain
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neutropenia
Deficiency of neutrophils
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neutrophil
White blood cell (granulocytic leukocyte) containing dark staining granules and protecting the body from infection. Neutrophils are the most abundant type os white blood cell. Also called polymorphonuclear leukocyte
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ophthalmology
Study of the eye and eye disorders
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opioid
Substance either resembling or derived from opium. Examples are cocaine, morphine, and heroin
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osteogenic
Pertaining to produced by bone
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osteomalacia
Softening of bones
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otalgia
Ear pain
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paracentisis
Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen; abdominocentisis
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pathogenesis
Development of a disease
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pathologic
Pertaining to the study of disease
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pericardium
Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart
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peritoneal
Pertaining to the peritoneum (double layered membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity)
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phlebotomy
Incision of a vein for the removal of blood
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platelet
Clotting cell; thrombocyte
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pleural
Pertaining to the pleura (double layered membrane surrounding the lungs)
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pleurodynia
Pain associated with the pleura
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pneumonia
Acute inflammation and infection of the alveoli of the lungs
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polymorphonuclear leukocyte
White blood cell with multi-lobe nucleus and dark staining granules. These cells fight infection
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ptosis
Prolapse, drooping, sagging of the upper eyelid
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pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
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radiographer
One who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures
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radiotherapy
Treatment using radiation, high energy x-rays or other radiation sources; also called radiation therapy or radiation oncology
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rectocele
Hernia of the rectum
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rhinorrhea
Discharge of mucus from the nose
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splenomegaly
Enlargement of the spleen
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staphylococci
Berry or spherical shaped bacteria arranged in clusters
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streptococcus
Berry or spherical shaped bacterium in a twisted chain formation
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thoracentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest
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thrombocyte
Clotting cell, platlet
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thrombocytopenia
Deficiency of clotting cells
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thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or clot
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tonsillar
Pertaining to tonsils
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tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
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tracheostomy
New opening of the trachea to the outside of the body
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tracheotomy
Incision of the trachea

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