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adenitis

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Inflammation of a gland

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adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

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adenopathy

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A disease condition of a gland (often enlargement of a gland

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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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arthralgia

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Joint pain.

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arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint.

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autopsy

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Examination of a body after death (postmortem) to determine the cause of death.

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biology

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Study of life (Living organisms).

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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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carcinogenic

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Pertaining to producing cancer.

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carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor.

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cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart.

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cardiology

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Study of the heart.

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cephalic

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Pertaining to the head.

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cerebral

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Pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain).

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cystitis

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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cystoscopy

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Visual examination of the urinary bladder.

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cytology

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Study of cells.

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dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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dermatology

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Study of the skin.

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diagnosis

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Complete knowledge of a patient’s condition.

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electrocardiogram

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Record of the electricity within the heart.

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electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain.

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endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete hormones within the body, directly into the bloodstream.

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endocrinologist
Medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders.
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endocrinology
Study of the endocrine glands.
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endoscope
Instrument to visually examine the interior of the body.
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endoscopy
Process of visual examination within the body.
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enteritis
Inflammation of the small intestine.
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enteropathy
Disease condition of the intestines, often the small intestine.
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epidermis
Outer layer of the skin.
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epigastric
Pertaining to above or upon the stomach.
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erythrocyte
Red blood cell.
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excision
Process of cutting out; removal; resection.
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exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body.
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gastrectomy
Removal or excision of the stomach.
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gastric
Pertaining to the stomach.
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gastroenterology
Study of the stomach and intestines.
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gastrotomy
Incision of the stomach.
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gynecologist
Specialist in the study of disorders of the female reproductive system.
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gynecology
Study of the diseases of women, particularly those affecting the female reproductive system.
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hematology
Study of blood and blood disorders.
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hematoma
Collection or mass of blood.
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hemoglobin
Blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells.
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hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver.
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hepatoma
Tumor of the liver.
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hyperglycemia
High levels of sugar in the bloodstream; often associated with diabetes mellitus.
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hyperthyroidism
Secretion by thyroid gland of a greater than normal amount of thyroxine (thyroid hormone).
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hypodermic
Pertaining to under the skin.
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hypogastric
Pertaining to below the stomach.
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hypoglycemia
Low/deficient levels of sugar in the bloodstream.
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iatrogenic
Pertaining to produced by a treatment or a procedure.
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incision
Process of cutting into or making an incision.
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leukemia
Disease of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells.
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leukocyte
White blood cell.
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leukocytosis
Slight increase in white blood cells.
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nephrectomy
Removal of a kidney.
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nephritis
Inflammation of a kidney.
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nephrology
Study of the kidneys and kidney disease.
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nephrosis
Abnormal condition of the kidney.
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neural
Pertaining to nerves.
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neuralgia
Nerve pain.
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neurologic
Pertaining to the study of nerves.
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neurology
Study of nerves and nerve disorders.
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oncologist
Specialist in the study of tumors, particularly malignant growths.
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oncology
Study of tumors (malignant tumors).
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ophthalmologist
Medical doctor specializing in the diseases of the eye.
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ophthalmoscope
Instrument used by an ophthalmologist to visually examine the eyes.
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osteitis
Inflammation of bone.
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osteoarthritis
Inflammation of bones and joints.
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osteotomy
Incision of a bone.
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pathogenic
Pertaining to producing disease.
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pathologist
A specialist in the study of disease.
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pathology
Study of disease.
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pediatric
Pertaining to treatment of children.
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pericardium
Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
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prognosis
State of knowledge before the fact; prediction about the outcome of an illness.
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prostate gland
A gland in men that surrounds the neck of the urinary bladder and urethra. It produces a fluid which, after combining with sperm cells, leaves the body as semen.
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psychiatrist
Physician who treats the mind and mental disorders.
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psychiatry
Treatment of the mind.
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radiology
Study of x-ray and other energy sources in the diagnosis of disease.
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renal
Pertaining to the kidney.
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resection
Removal or excision of an organ or part of the body.
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retrocardiac
Pertaining to behind the heart.
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rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose.
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sarcoma
Tumor (malignant) of fleshy tissue such as bone, muscle, fat, and cartilage.
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subhepatic
Pertaining to below the liver.
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thrombocyte
Platelet; clotting cell.
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transhepatic
Pertaining to through or across the liver.
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urology
Study of the urinary tract.

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