Chapter 1 part 3 Flashcards
(41 cards)
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ab
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away from, negative, absent
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dextr/o
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right side
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macro
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large abnormal size or long
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megal/o
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large, great
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pre
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before
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ad
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toward, to, in the direction of
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sinistr/o
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left side
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in
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in, into, not, without
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olig/o
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scanty, few
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post
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after, behind
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inter
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between
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super, supra
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above or excessive
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supracostal
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above or outside the ribs
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end
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within
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ather/o
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plaque or fatty substance
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oma
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tumor
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myc/o
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fungus
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myelopathy
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any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord
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myopathy
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disease of muscle tissue
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mucous
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specialized membranes that line body cavities
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mucus
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fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
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ologist
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specialist
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ology
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study of
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fistula
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abnormal passage usually between 2 internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body
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differential diagnosis
aka rule out is an attempt to determine which one of several diseases is causing signs and symptoms that are present
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ileum
last and longest portion of the small intestine
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ilium
part of the hip bone
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tendinitis
inflammation of the tendon related to overuse
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malaise
general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection
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exudate
fluid such as pus. that leaks out of an infected wound
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palpation
exam technique in which the examiners hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency and location of certain body parts
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palpitation
pounding or racing heart
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pyel/o
renal pelvis which is part of the kidney
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py/o
pus
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pyoderma
any acute inflammatory pus forming bacterial infection
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pyr/o
fever or fire
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pyrosis
heartburn
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supination
act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward
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suppuration
formation or discharge of pus
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viral
pertaining to a virus
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virile
having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male
