chapter 3 part 2 Flashcards by Bayan Ismaeil

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Myosarcoma

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Tumor of muscle- a type of flesh tissue

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Multiple myeloma

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Tumor of bone marrow

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Hematoma

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Collection of blood; a bruise

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Necropsy

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Autopsy or postmortem examination

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Necrosis

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Condition of death

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Hydronephrosis

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Abnormal condition of water found in the kidney

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Leukocytosis

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Abnormal condition of white blood cells

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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease of heart muscle

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Erythropenia

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Deficiency of red blood cells

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Neutropenia

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Deficiency of neutrophils

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Thrombocytopenia

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Deficiency of clotting cells

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Acrophobia

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Fear of heights

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Agoraphobia

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Fear of being in open crowded places

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Achondroplasia

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No development of cartilage

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Angioplasty

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Surgical repair if blood vessels

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Blepharoptosis

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Prolapse, sagging of eyelids

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Rhinorrhea

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Discharge from the nose

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Arterisclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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Laparoscope

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Instrument to visually examine the abdomin

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Laparoscopy

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Process of visual examination of the abdomen

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Metastasis

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Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor

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Hemostasis

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Stopping the flow of blood

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Colostomy

A

New opening of the colon to the outside of the body

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Tracheostomy

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New opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body

Hydrotherapy

Treatment with water

Chemotherapy

Treatment with drugs

Radiotherapy

Treatment with x-rays

Laparotomy

Incision of the abdomen

Phlebotomy

Incision of a vein

Tracheotomy

Incision of the trachea

Hypertrophy

Excessive development

Atrophy

No development

Radiographer

One who records x-rays