Exam 5 Flashcards

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Acne

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Pin-point inflammation of sebaceous glands

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Acneiform

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Resembling acne

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Alopecia

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Loss of hair

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Bullous

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Characterized by large blisters

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Cicatricial

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New tissue that covers an injury and then scars

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Comedones

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Thickened sebaceous secretion in a skin pore; “blackhead”

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Cuticular

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Pertaining to the epidermis

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Cutaneous

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Pertaining to or affecting the skin

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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DTM

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Dermatophyte Test Medium

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Eschar

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Crusting scab from a burn

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Furuncle

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Abscess of a hair follicle; boil

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Hirsutism

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Excessive hairiness

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Ichythyosis

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Abnormal, increased scaling condition of skin

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Leprosy

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Infectious disfiguring disease of the skin, affecting nerves and nasal mucosa

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Stratum Lucidum

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Clear layer of cells in the epidermis

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Nevus

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Congenital anomaly of skin, including moles

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Papule

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Small, rounded, solid elevation of the skin

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Pemphigus

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Autoimmune blistering skin disease

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Phrynoderma

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Follicular hyperkeratosis caused by vitamin A deficiency

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Piloerection

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Hair-raising; Goose-bumps in humans

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Pityriasis

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Diseases causing scaling of bran-like skin flakes

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Psoriasis

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Noninfectious reddish skin patches and silver scales

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Rhytidoplasty
Surgical wrinkle removal (face lift)
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Scabies
Itchy, scaly skin disease caused by mites
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Squamous
Formed of scales
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Desquamate
To shed, peel or come off as scales
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Distichia
Additional row of eyelashes
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Trichophyton
Fungus infection of hair, ringworm organisms
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Trichobezoar
Hairball in the digestive tract
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Variola
Poxvirus that causes speckled appearance, small pox
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Verrucous
Pertaining to or like a wart
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Xeroderma
Dry skin
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Xerosis
Abnormal dryness of skin or eyes
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Apnea
No breathing
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ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Addison's Disease
Hypoadrenocorticism
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ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
40
Azoospermia
Failure to produce live sperm
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Balanoposthitis
Inflammation of the penis and sheath
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Blastula
Single layer of cells lining a hollow center
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CL
Corpus Luteum
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Clitoris
Tissue that becomes the penis in males
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Craniopagus
Twins joined at the head
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Cushing's Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
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Eclampsia
Toxic pregnancy syndrome that can cause convulsions
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Ectrodactylism
Congenital absence of fingers or toes
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Endometritis
Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
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Episiotomy
Incision into the perineum and vulva
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FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Genetic
Pertaining to origins (genes)
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Genital
Pertaining to the reproductive system
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Genotype
Sum of genetic makeup
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GH
Growth Hormone
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Glucagon
Hormone that drives sweetness (breaks glycogen into glucose)
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Glucose
Blood sugar
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Glucosuria
Sweet urine
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Gonad
Sex gland that produces gametes, reproduction cells
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Gonadotropin
Stimulus for growth and activity of gonads
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Grave's Disease
Hyperthyroidism
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GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
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GYN
Gynecology
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hypothyroidism
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hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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Insulin
Hormone from pancreatic islets (islands)
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Intersex/Hermaphroditism
Having male and female parts
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Iodothyronine
Amino acid with iodine that is a precursor to thyroid hormone
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LH
Luteinizing Hormone
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Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
71
Mammogram
Diagnostic image of the brease
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Mastitis
Surgical removal of the breast
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MSH
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
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OB
Obstetrics
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Oocyte
Immature egg
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Oophoritis
Inflammation of an ovary
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Orchialgia
Pain in the testicle
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Orchiectomy
Surgical removal of a testicle (castration)
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Osteoblast
Bone forming cell
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Ovariohysterectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus (spay)
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Ovariorrhexis
Rupture of an ovary
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Ovary
Gonads produce this in females
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Ovum
Mature egg
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Paraurethral Gland
Tissue that becomes the prostate in males
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Penis
Male reproduction genetalia
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Phallic
Pertaining to the penis
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Phenotype
Physical appearance of an individual
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Pituitary
Gland where ancients thought spit came
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PRL
Prolactin
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Prostate
Gland that releases prostatic fluid
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Prostatomegaly
Enlargement of the prostate gland
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PTH
Parathyroid Hormone
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Pygopagus
Twins joined at the sacrum
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RIA
Radioimmunoassay
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Scrotoplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the scrotum
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Scrotum
Skin pouch for testes
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Seminiferous
Containing, conveying, or producing semen
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Spermatic
Relating to sperm
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Spermatozoa
Mature male gamete, sperm cell
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T3 and T4
Thyroid hormones
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Testicle
Gland that produces sperm and male sex hormone (testosterone)
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TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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Uterus
Tissue that becomes the prostatic utricle in males
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Vas Deferens
Duct that transports sperm from the testicles to the urethra
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Virility
Masculine vigor and potency
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Vulva
Tissue that becomes the scrotum in males
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Myasthenia
Muscular debility
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Aura
Symptoms or signs before a seizure
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C
Cervical
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CNS
Central Nervous System
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Convulsion
Violent involuntary spasm of voluntary muscles
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CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
113
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
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EEG
Electroencephalogram
115
EMG
Electromyogram
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Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and the spinal cord
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Epilepsy
Repeated seizures (convulsions)
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Oligodendroglia
Supporting cells for nerves that produce myelin
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Ictus
Middle portion of a seizure
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Post-ictal
Immediate recovery period from a seizure
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LMN
Lower Motor Neuron
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Paraparesis
Partial paralysis of the lower extremities
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Polyradiculoneuritis
Inflammation of many nerve roots
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S
Sacral
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Seizure
Sudden attack
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T
Thoracic
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UMN
Upper Motor Neuron
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Acoustic
Pertaining to the sense of hearing
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Amblyopia
Dimness of vision without apparent disease
130
BAER
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
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Ciliary
Pertaining to or resembling eyelashes
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Cilia
Hairlike structures
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Cochlea
Spiral structure of inner ear; hearing apparatus
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Corectopia
Pupil that is not in the center of the iris
135
Corneum
Outer portion of the epidermis containing cornified (horny) cells without nuclei
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Cornea
Transparent portion of the outer coat of the eyeball
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Echocardiograph
Ultrasound image of the heart
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ERG
Electroretinogram
139
IOP
Intraocular Pressure
140
KCS
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
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Cataract
Opacity of the lens
142
Keratoconjunctivitis
Inflammation of the cornea and the surrounding mucous membranes of the eye
143
Keratome
Instrument for incising the cornea
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Lacrimation
Discharge of tears
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Lacrimal
Pertaining to the organs that secrete tears
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Logaditis
Inflammation of the sclera
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Myringotomy
Surgical incision of the ear drum
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Oculomotor
Movements of the eye (also the III cranial nerve)
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Opthalmoscope
Instrument used to examine the eye
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Myopia
Near-sightedness
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Optometrist
Specialist in the measurement of vision
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Otoscope
Instrument for inspecting the ear
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Heterophoria
Failure of the eyes to remain aligned after a stimulus ends
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Exophoria
Deviation of an eye laterally toward temple
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Hypophoria
Deviation of an eye downward below the other
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Photosensitive
Easily irritated by light
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Pupillary
Pertaining to the opening at the center of the iris
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Scotoma
Area of lost or depressed vision in visual field
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Sonogram
Record or display of an ultrasonic sound
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Esotropia
Inward deviation of the non-fixing eye
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Exotropia
Outward deviation of the non-fixing eye
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Tympanium
Ear drum
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Uvea
Collective for iris, ciliary body, and choroid
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Vitreous
Transparent gelatinous fluid behind lens of eye
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ACT
Activated Clotting Time
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A-G
Albumen-Globulin
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AIHA
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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CBC
Complete Blood Cell Count
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Contusion
Bruise
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Dyscrasia
Bad mixture of blood
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DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
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diff
Differential WBC Count
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EDTA
Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid
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Lipemia
Fat in the blood
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ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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FDP
Fibrin Degradation Product
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Hb
Hemoglobin
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Hct
Hematocrit; Packed RBC Volume
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hpf
High Power Field
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lpf
Low Power Field
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MCH
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
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MCHC
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
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MCV
Mean Corpuscular Volume
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nRBC
Nucleated Red Blood Cell
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Plasmapheresis
Removal of plasma and return of RBC's to donor
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Phlebotomy
Opening a vein by incision or puncture
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PMN
Polymorphonuclear
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PT
Prothrombin Time
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PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
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Sed Rate
Sedimentation Rate (of RBCs)
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Thrombocyte
Blood platelet; initiates clotting
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TP
Total Protein
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Cerebrum
Main hemisphere of the brain
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Cerebrospinal
Relating to the brain and spinal cord
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Auscultate
To examine by listening
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Presbyopia
Far-sightedness
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Retina
Innermost coat of the eyeball behind the lens
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Strabismus
Misalignment of the direction of the eyes
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Tinnitis
Ringing sensation in the ears
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Embolism
Occlusion of an artery by a clot or air bubble
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Electrophoresis
Movement of particles in solution toward an electric charge
202
RBC
Red Blood Cell
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WBC
White Blood Cell
204
Acariasis
Mite infestation
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Cryptococcosis
Fungal infection of the nasal passages, brain, and skin that is hidden in a thick capsule
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Flagella
Whip-like appendage on a free cell
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Fomite
Inanimate object that can transmit disease
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Fulminant
Sudden, with great intensity
209
Fungus
Chlorophyll-free, spore-forming plants
210
Hirudo
Genus of medical leeches
211
Larva
Feeding worm-like stage of insect development
212
Mycology
Study of fungi
213
Nit
Louse egg
214
Parasite
Organism that lives on or in a host for food
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Paratenic
Transport host
216
Pupa
Non-feeding, encased stage of insect development
217
Scolex
End of a tapeworm with suckers or hooks that generates the rest of the worm
218
TAT
Tetanus Antitoxin
219
Tetanus
Continuous muscular contraction caused by a bacterial toxin
220
Typhus
Rickettsial disease caused by lice and fleas (once called "camp fever")
221
Vermicide
Drug that kills parasitic worms
222
Alk Phos
Alkaline Phosphatase
223
SAP
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase
224
ALT
Alanine Aminotransferase
225
AST
Asparate Aminotransferase
226
CDC
Center for Disease Control
227
CPC
Clinicopathological Conference
228
ELISA
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
229
EM
Electron Microscopy
230
FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
231
H&E
Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain
232
HDL
High Density Lipoprotein
233
IFA
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
234
Ig
Immunoglobulin
235
IHA
Indirect Hemagglutination
236
LDH
Lactic Dehydrogenase
237
LDL
Low Density Lipoprotein
238
NCI
National Cancer Institute
239
NIH
National Institutes of Health
240
PM
Post Mortem
241
RMSF
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
242
TNM
Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis
243
TNTC
Too Numerous To Count
244
WHO
World Health Organization
245
WNL
Within Normal Limits
246
ac
Ante Cibum (Before Meals)
247
ACD
Acid-Citrate-Dextrose Solution
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ad
Auris Dextra (Right Ear)
249
Ad Lib
Ad Libitum (As Much As Desired)
250
al OR as
Auris Laeva, Auris Sinistra (Left Ear)
251
aq ad
Aquam Ad (Add Water)
252
au
Aures Unitas (Both Ears)
253
bid
Bis in Die (Twice Per Day)
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BNDD
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
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BSA
Body Surface Area
256
cal
Calorie
257
cap
Capsule
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cc
Cubic Centimeter (Same as an mL)
259
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
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DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
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fl oz
Fluid Ounce
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gt, gtt
Gutta (Drop, Drops)
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IC
Intracardiac
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IP
Intraperitoneal
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kg
Kilogram
267
l or L
Liter
268
LRS
Lactated Ringer's Solution
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MAO
Monoamine Oxidase
270
mEq
Milliequivalent
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MIC
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
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NPO
Non Per Os (Nothing by Mouth)
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NSAID
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
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od
Right Eye
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os
Left Eye
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OTC
Over the Counter
277
pc
Post Cibum (After Meals)
278
PDR
Physicians Desk Reference
279
po
Per Os (By Mouth)
280
ppm
Parts Per Million
281
prn
Pro Re Nata (As Needed)
282
PSS
Physiologic Saline Solution
283
PZI
Protamine Zinc Insulin
284
q
Every (Ex: q8h, q12h)
285
qid
Four Times Per Day
286
qns
Quantity Not Sufficient
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qod
Every Other Day
288
sid
Once Per Day
289
sig
Signatur ("Let it be written"... Patient Instructions)
290
tab
Tablet
291
tid
Ter in Die (Three Times Per Day)
292
ung
Unguentum (Ointment)
293
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
294
w/v
Weight per Volume
295
Helminth
Parasitic worm
296
Schistosomiasis
Disease from a type of fluke
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Microscope
Instrument for looking at small objects
298
Virus
Disease in which RNA or DNA must replicate in hose cells
299
IM
Intramuscular
300
mg
Milligram
301
ml or mL
Milliliter (same as cc)
302
SC or SQ
Subcutaneous
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Mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast