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virile

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(VIR-ill)

having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male

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pyoderma

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(pye-oh-DER-mah)

any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection

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pyelitis

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(pye-eh-LYE-tis)

an inflammation of the renal pelvis

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mucus

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(MYOU-kus)

the name of the fluid secreted by those mucous membranes

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mucous

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(MYOU-kus)

describes the specialized membranes that line the body cavities

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exudate

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(ECKS-you-dayt)

a fluid, such a pus, that leaks out of an infected wound

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ileum

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(ILL-ee-um)

the last and longest portion of the small intestine

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ilium

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(ILL-ee-um)

part of the hip bone

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colotomy

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(koh-LOT-oh-mee)

a surgical incision into the colon

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atheroma

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(ath-er-OH-mah)

a fatty deposit within the wall of an artery

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appendicitis

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(ah-pen-dih-SIGH-tis)

an inflammation of the appendix

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lithotomy

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(lih-THOT-oh-mee)
a surgical incision for the removal of a stone

the name of an examination position in which the patient is lying on her back with her feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

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subcostal

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below a rib or ribs

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eupnea

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easy or normal breathing

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dysfunctional

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an organ or body part that is not working properly

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addiction

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being drawn toward or having a strong dependence on a drug or substance

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abnormal

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nor normal or away from normal

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postnatal

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(pohst-NAY-tal)

the time and events after birth

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perinatal

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(pehr-ih-NAY-tal)

the time and events surrounding birth (before, during, and just after birth)

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prenatal

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(pre-NAY-tal)

the time and events before birth

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myorrhaphy

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the surgical suturing of a muscle wound

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arthroscopy

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(ar-THROS-koh-pee)

the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

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myoplasty

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(MY-oh-plas-tee)

the surgical repair of a muscle

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angiogram

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(AN-jee-oh-gram)

the resulting film that is produced by angiography

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arteriostenosis
(ar-tee-ree-oh-steh-NOH-sis) | the abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries
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aterionecrosis
(ar-tee-ree-oh-neh-KROH-sis) | the tissue death of an artery or arteries
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arteriomalacia
the abnormal softening of the walls of an artery or arteries
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cranium
(KRAY-nee-um) | the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
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tonsillectomy
(ton-sih-LECK-toh-mee) | the surgical removal of the tonsils
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neuroplasty
(NEW-roh-plas-tee) | the surgical repair of a nerve
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melanosis
any condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in the body tissues or organs
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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abdonminocentesis
(ab-dom-ih-noh-sen-TEE-sis) | the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
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acronym
(ACK-roh-nim) | a word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term
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acute
a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration
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angiography
(an-jee-OG-rah-fee) the process of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible
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appendectomy
(ap-en-DECK-toh-mee) | the surgical removal of the appendix
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arteriosclerosis
(ar-tee-ree-oh-skleh-ROH-sis) | the abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
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arthralgia
(ar-THRAL-jee-ah) | pain in a joint or joints
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colostomy
(koh-LAHS-toh-mee) | the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
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cyanosis
(sigh-ah-NOH-sis) | blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
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dermatologist
(der-mah-TOL-oh-jist) | a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
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diagnosis
(dye-ag-NOH-sis) | the identification of a disease
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diarrhea
(dye-ah-REE_ah) | the frequent flow of loose or watery stools
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edema
(ed-DEE-mah) | swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluids in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body
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endarterial
(end-ar-TEE-ree-al) | pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery
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eponym
(EP-oh-nim) | a disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first
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erythrocyte
(eh-RITH-roh-sight) | a mature red blood cell
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fissure
(FISH-ur) a groove or crack-like sore of the skin also describes normal folds in the contours of the brain
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fistula
(FIS-chuh-lah) an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body may be due to surgery, injury, or the draining of an abscess
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gastralgia
(gas-TRAL-jee-ah) pain in the stomach aka: stomachache
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gastritis
(gas-TRY-tis) | an inflammation of the stomach
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gastroenteritis
(gas-troh-en-ter-EYE-tis) | an inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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gastrosis
(gas-TROH-sis) | any disease of the stomach
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hemorrhage
(HEM-or-idj) | the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
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hepatomegaly
(hep-ah-toh-MEG-ah-lee) | abnormal enlargement of the liver
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hypertension
(high-per-TEN-shun) | higher-than-normal blood pressure
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hypotension
(high-poh-TEN-shun) | lower-than-normal blood pressure
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infection
(in-FECK-shun) the invasion of the body by a pathogenic (disease producing) organism can remain localized (near the point of entry) or systemic (affecting the whole body) signs and symptoms include: malaise, chills and fever, redness, heat and swelling, exudate from a wound
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inflammation
(in-flah-MAY-shun) a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues key indicators (caused by extra blood flowing into the area as part of the healing process): erythema (redness), hyperthermia (heat), edema (swelling), pain
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interstitial
(in-ter-STISH-al) | between, but not within, the parts of a tissue
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intramuscular
(in-trah-MUS-kyou-lar) | within the muscle
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laceration
(lass-er-AY-shun) | a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut
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lesion
(LEE-zhun) | a pathological change of the tissues due to disease or injury
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malaise
(mah-LAYZ) a word of French origin referring to a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection or other disease
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mycosis
(my-KOH-sis) | any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus
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myelopathy
(my-eh-LOP-ah-thee) | any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord
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myopathy
(my-OP-ah-thee) | any pathologic change or disease of the muscle tissue
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myorrhexis
(my-oh-RECK-sis) | the rupture of a muscle
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natal
(NAY-tal) | pertaining to birth
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neonatology
(nee-oh-nay-TOL-oh-jee) | the study of disorders of the newborn
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neurorrhaphy
(new-ROR-ah-fee) | suturing together the ends of a severed nerve
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otorhinolaryngology
(oh-toh-rye-noh-lar-in-GOL-oh-jee) | the study of the ears, nose, and throat
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palpation
(pal-PAY-shun) an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the textures, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
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palpitation
(pal-pih-TAY-shun) | a pounding or racing heart
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pathology
(pah-THOL-oh-jee) | the study of all aspects of diseases
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phalanges
(fah-LAN-jeez) | the bones of the fingers and toes
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poliomyelities
(poh-lee-oh-my-eh-LYE-tis) | a viral infection of the gray nerve tissue of the spinal cord
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prognosis
(prog-NOH-sis) | a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease
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pyoderma
(pye-oh-DER-mah) | any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection such as impetigo
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pyrosis
(pye-ROH-sis) discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus aka heartburn
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remission
the temporary, partial, or complete disappearance of the symptoms of a disease without having achieved a cure
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sign
objective evidence of disease, such as a fever objective means the sign can be evaluated or measured by the patient or others
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supination
(soo-pih-NAY-shun) | the act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward
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suppuration
(sup-you-RAY-shun) | the formation or discharge of pus
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supracostal
(sue-prah-KOS-tal) | above or outside the ribs
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symptom
(SIMP-tum) subjective evidence of a disease, such as pain or a headache subjective means that it can be evaluated or measured only by the patient
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syndrome
(SIN-drohm) | a set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process
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tonsillitis
(ton-sih-LYE-tis) | inflammation of the tonsils
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trauma
(TRAW-mah) wound or injury types of injuries that might occur in an accident, shooting, natural disaster, or fire
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triage
(tree-AHZH) | the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatement
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viral
(VYE-ral) pertaining to a virus of, relating to, or caused by a virus

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