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anesthesia

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loss of ability to feel pain by drug

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auscultation

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listening to sounds within body

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biopsy

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removal of small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by chemical, heat or electric current

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chemotherapy

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use of chemicals to treat disease

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diagnosis

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process of determining cause and nature of illness

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endoscope

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instrument for examining inside of organ/cavity through body opening or incision

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excision

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removal by cutting

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fixation

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holding or fastening a structure in a firm position

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grading

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method for evaluating tumor based on microscopic examination of cells

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immunotherapy

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treatment that involves stimulation or suppression of immune system

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incision

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a cut for surgery

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inspection

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visual examination of body

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laser

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device that transforms light into beam of intense heat and power

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument for examining the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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instrument to examine ears

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palliative

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treatment that provides relief but not a cure

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palpation

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examination using hand to asses texture, temp, movement, consistency

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percussion

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tapping the body lightly but sharply to asses tissue by listening for sounds obtained

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prognosis

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prediction of disease’s course and outcome

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radiography

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use of xrays passed through body to make visual record of internal structures

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remission

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period where disease’s symptoms lessen

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sign

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evidence of disease that can be observed/tested (fever, rash)

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sphygmomanometer

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blood pressure cuff

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staging
process of classifying malignant tumors for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis
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stethoscope
instrument used to listen to sounds within the body
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surgery
method for treating disease/injury by manual operation
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suture
surgical stitching
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symptom
evidence of disease
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therapy
treatment
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vital signs
measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to maintain life
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biofeedback
method for learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feed this info back to the person
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Holisitic health care
Treating a person as a whole entity w/physical, emotional, social and spiritual need.
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Homeopathy
Treating disease by administering drugs in highly diluted forms along with healthy life habits and environment
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naturopathy
helping people heal themselves with healthy lifestyles `
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osteopathy
therapy based on the body overcoming disease by having normal structure, favorable environment, and proper nutrition
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aer/o
air, gas | ex. aerobic - requiring oxygen
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bar/o
pressure | ex. barometer - instrument used to measure pressure
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chrom/o | chromat/o
color, stain | ex. chromatic - having color
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chron/o
time | ex. chronologic
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cry/o
cold | ex. cryoprobe - instrument used to apply extreme cold
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electr/o
electricity
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erg/o
work | ex. ergonomic - working to provide safety and comfort
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phon/o
sound, voice | ex. phone
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phot/o
light | ex. photosynthesis
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radi/o
radiation, xray
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son/o
sound | ex. sonogram
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therm/o
heat, temperature
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Suffix: graph
instrument for recording data | ex. polygraph
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Suffix: graphy
act of recording data | ex. echography - ultrasound
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Suffix: meter
instrument for measuring
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Suffix: metry
measurement of | ex. audiometry - measurement of hearing
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Suffix: scope
instrument for viewing
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Suffix: scopy
examination of
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Suffix: centesis
puncture, tap
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Suffix: desis
binding, fusion
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Suffix: ectomy
excision, surgical removal
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Suffix: pexy
surgical fixation
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Suffix: plasty
plastic surgery/reconstruction | ex. rhinoplasty
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Suffix: rhapsy
surgical repair, suture | ex. herniorrhaphy - surgical repair of hernia
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Suffix: stomy
surgical creation of an opening | ex. tracheostomy - creation of opening in trachea
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Suffix: tome
instrument for incising | ex. microtome - cuts small bits of tissue for microscope
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Suffix: tomy
incision, cutting | ex. laparotomy - surgical incision of abdomen
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Suffix: tripsy
crushing | ex. neurotripsy - crushing of nerve
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clubbing
enlargement in ends of fingers/toes because of soft tissue growth of the nails
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colic
acute abdominal pain w/ muscle spasms
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cyanosis
bluish discolouration of skin due to lack of oxygen
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diaphoresis
profuse sweating
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malaise
Discomfort, uneasiness
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nocturnal
Pertaining to or occurring at night
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pallor
paleness
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prodrome
a symptom indicating an approaching disease
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sequela
a lasting effect of disease
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syncope
fainting; temporary loss of consciousness because of inadequate blood flow to brain
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alpa-fetoprotein (AFP)
fetal protein that appears in blood of adults with certain types of cancer
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bruit
a sound (usually abnormal) heard in auscultation
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facies
expression/appearance of face
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febrile
Pertaining to fever
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nuclear medicine
medicine that uses radioactive substances for diagnosis, therapy and research
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radiology
medicine that uses radiation (xrays) for diagnosis and treatment
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radionuclide
substance that gives off radiation
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speculum
instrument used for examining a canal
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syndrome
a group of signs/symptoms that together characterize a disease
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catheter
thin tube passed into the body that removes fluids from or introduce fluids into a body cavity
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clysis
the introduction of fluid into body other than orally (rectum or abdominal)
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irrigation
flushing of tube/cavity or area with a fluid
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lavage
washing out of cavity
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normal saline
a salt solution compatible with living cells
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paracentesis
puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid
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prophylaxis
prevention of disease
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drain
device allowing for escape from cavity/wound
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ligature
tie/bandage
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resection
partial excision of a structure
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stapling
joining of tissue via wire staples that are pushed through tissue and then bent
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surgeon
physician specializing in surgery
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