Chapter 1 - Basic Word Structure Flashcards
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adenoma
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tumor of a gland
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adenitis
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inflammation of a gland
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arthritis
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inflammation of a joint
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biology
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study of life
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biopsy
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process of viewing living tissue under a microscope
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carcinoma
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cancerous tumor
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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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cerebrovascular accident
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stroke; trauma to blood vessels of the brain
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cerebral
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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
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cystoscope
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instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder
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cytology
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study of cells
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dermal
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pertaining to the skin
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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electrocardiogram
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record of the electricity in the heart
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electroencephalogram
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the record of electricity in the brain
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enteritis
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inflammation of the small intestine
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erythrocyte
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red blood cell
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leukocyte
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white blood cell
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thrombocyte
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clotting cell or platelet
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platelets
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clotting cells
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gastroscopy
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process of visually examining the stomach
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diagnosis
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complete knowledge of a patient’s illness on the basis of tests and other information
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prognosis
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the prediction about the outcome of an illness
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gynecology
the study of women and women's diseases
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hemogoblin
protein found in red blood cells
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hematoma
mass or collection of blood under the skin, a "black-and-blue" mark
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hepatitis
hepatitis
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laparotomy
incision of the abdomen
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laparoscope
instrument to visually examine the abdomen
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nephrectomy
excision of the kidney
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neurology
study of the nervous system and nerve disorders
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oncologist
specialist in the study of tumors
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ophthalmoscope
instrument to visually examine the eye
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ophthalmologist
specialist in the study of the eye and the treatment of eye disorders
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osteoarthritis
inflammation of bones and joints
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laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdomen
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pathologist
specialist in the study of disease
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psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind
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renal
pertaining to the kidney
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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sarcoma
tumor of flesh tissue
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thrombosis
abnormal condition of clotting
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neural
pertaining to the nerves
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arthralgia
pain in a joint
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gastrectomy
excision of the stomach
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leukemia
presence of large numbers of immature, cancerous white blood cells
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arthrogram
an x-ray record of a joint
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neuralgia
nerve pain
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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hyperthyroidism
excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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neurologist
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous disorders
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nephrology
study of the kidney
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hepatoma
tumor of the liver
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biopsy
living tissue is removed and viewed under a microscope
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nephrosis
abnormal condition of the kidney
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leukocytosis
abnormal condition of white blood cells
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gastroscope
instrument to visually examine the stomach
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arthroscopy
process of visual examination of a joint
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neurotomy
incision of a nerve
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anemia
deficiency of hemoglobin or numbers of red blood cells
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autopsy
examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
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dysentery
condition of painful intestines; marked by inflammation, abdominal pain, and frequent and bloody stools and often caused by bacteria
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endocrine glands
organs that produce hormones directly into the bloodstream
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endocardium
inner lining of the heart
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exocrine glands
organs that produce chemicals to the outside of the body
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hyperglycemia
blood condition of increased sugar levels
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hypoglycemia
blood condition of decreased sugar levels
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pericardium
membrane surrounding the heart
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prostate gland
gland in males located in front of the urinary bladder
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resection
removal of an organ or structure
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retrogastric
pertaining to behind the stomach
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subhepatic
pertaining to under the liver
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transdermal
pertaining to through the skin
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transurethral
pertaining to across the urethra
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neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
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osteotomy
incision of a bone
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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arthrotomy
an incision of a joint
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dermatosis
abnormal condition of the skin
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hematologist
a specialist in the study of blood
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subgastric
pertaining to under the stomach
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gastralgia
pain in the stomach
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transgastric
pertaining to across or through 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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transurethral resection
removal of the prostrate gland through the urethra
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diameter
measurement of the width across a circle
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dermatologist
physician specializing in the skin and its diseases
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nephrologist
specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases
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gastroenterologist
specialist in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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cardiovascular accident
heart attack
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arthralgia
pain in a joint
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arthroscope
instrument used to examine (inside of) a joint
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cardiac
pertaining to the heart
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cystoscopy
visual examination of the urinary bladder
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endocrinology
study of endocrine glands
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gynecologist
specialist in the study of female disorders
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hypothyroidism
less than normal activity of the thyroid gland
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osteitis
inflammation of the bone
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rhinotomy
incision of the nose
