FINAL EXAM Flashcards
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aden/o
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gland
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arthr/o
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joint
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bi/o
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life
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carcin/o
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cancer, cancerous
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cardi/o
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heart
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cephal/o
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head
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cerebr/o
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cerebrum, largest part of the brain
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cyt/o
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cell
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derm/o
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skin
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dermat/o
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skin
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encephal/o
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brain
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enter/o
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inestines(often the small intestines)
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erythr/o
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red
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gastr/o
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stomach
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gnos/o
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knowledge
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hem/o, hemat/o
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blood
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hepat/o
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liver
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lapar/o
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abdomen
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leuk/o
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white
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nephr/o
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kidney
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neur/o
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nerve
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ophthalm/o
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eye
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oste/o
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bone
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path/o
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disease
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psych/o
mind
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ren/o
kidney
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rhin/o
nose
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sarc/o
flesh
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-oma
tumor, mass
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-al
pertaining to
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-algia
condition of pain
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-ectomy
cutting out, removal, excision
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-emia
blood condition
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-globin
protein
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-gram
record
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-ia
condition
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-ic
pertaining to
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-ism
condition, process
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-itis
inflammation
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-logist
specialist in the study of
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-logy
study of
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-oma
tumor, mass
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-opsy
to view
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-osis
abnormal condition
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-scope
instrument to visually examine
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-scopy
process of visual examination
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-sis
state of
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-tomy
process of cutting into, incision
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a-, an-
no, not
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aut-
self
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dia-
complete, through
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dys-
bad, painful, difficult, abnormal
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endo-
within
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epi-
above, upon, on
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exo-
outside
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hyper-
excessive, more than normal, too much
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hypo-
below, less than normal, under
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pan-
all
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peri-
surrounding
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pro-
before, forward
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re-
back
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retro-
behind
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sub-
below, under
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trans-
across, through
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
66
gastrectomy
surgical removal of the stomach
67
arthrogram
record of joints
68
mediastinum
space containing the heart
69
Cervical
pertaining to the neck
70
Thoracic
pertaining to the chest
71
Lumbar
Pertaining to the loin or waist
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Sacral
Pertaining to the sacrum or lower back
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Coccygeal
Pertaining to the coccyx or tailbone
74
abdomin/o
abdomen
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bronch/o
bronchial tube (leading from the windpipe to the lungs)
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chondr/o
cartilage (connective tissue attached to the bones)
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crani/o
skull
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epitheli/o
skin, suface tissue
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hepat/o
liver
80
lapar/o
abdomen
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pharyng/o
pharynx (throat)
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later/o
side
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peritone/o
peritonium (membrane surrounding the abdominal organs)
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pleur/o
pleura
85
radi/o
x-rays
86
spin/o
spine (backbone)
87
trache/o
trachea (windpipe)
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vertebr/o
vertebra (backbone)
89
Frontal
anterior and posterior, front and back
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Sagittal
left and right
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Transverse
horizontal, upper and lower
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Anterior
front side; ventral
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posterior
back side; dorsal
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Inferior
below
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Superior
above
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Lateral
side
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Medial
middle
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Distal
far
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Proximal
near
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Deep
away from the surface
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Superficial
on the surface
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Supine
facing up
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Prone
facing down
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Pleural cavity
space between the double membranes surrounding the lungs
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Thoracic cavity
contains the lungs and heart; the "chest" cavity
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Abdominal cavity
contains the stomach, liver, and intestines
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Spinal cavity
surrounded/protected by the spinal column
108
Cranial cavity
contains the brain and pituitary glands
109
Mediastinum
area between the lungs
110
Pelvic cavity
contains the urinary bladder, rectum, and anus
111
layngeal
pertaining to the larynx (voice box)
112
pelvic
pertaining to the pelvis
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thoracotomy
incision of the chest
114
lymphocyte
lymph cell
115
-algia
condition of pain, pain
116
-emia
blood condition
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-ia
condition
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-megaly
enlargement
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-osis
condition, abnormal condition
120
-pathy
disease condition
121
-sclerosis
hardening
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-uria
condition of urine
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-al, -eal, -ar, -ary, -ic
pertaining to
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-centesis
puncture to remove fluid
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-gram
record
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-graphy
process of recording
127
-plasty
surgical repair or surgical correction
128
-scopy
process of visual examination
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-stomy
opening
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aden/o
gland
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angi/o
vessel (usually a blood vessel)
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cholecyst/o
gallbladder
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chron/o
time
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cry/o
cold
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erythr/o
red
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hepat/o
liver
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mamm/o
breast (use with -ary, -graphy, -gram, & -plasty)
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mast/o
breast (use with -ectomy, & -itis)
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my/o
muscle
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nephr/o
kidney (use with all suffixes expect -al & -gram)
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neur/o
nerve
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ren/o
kidney (use with -al and -gram)
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rhin/o
nose
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sarc/o
flesh
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trache/o
windpipe; trachea
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ur/o
urine or urea (a waste material); urinary tract
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-lysis
separation, breakdown, destruction (of)
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axill/o
armpit
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin
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cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle
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thoracentesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid in the chest
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arthritis
inflammation of the joint(s)
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otalgia
pain in the ear
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gastrectomy
surgical removal of the stomach
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-crine
secretion
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-dipsia
thirst
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-emia
blood condition
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-gen
to produce
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-ia
condition
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-lysis
loosening, breakdown, separation, destruction
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-phagia
eating
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-phasia
speech
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-plasia
formation (condition)
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-plasm
formation (tissue)
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-pnea
breathing
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-tension
pressure
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-um
structure
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a-, an-
no, not, without
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ante-
before, forward
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anti-
against
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brady-
slow
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con-
with, together
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dys-
bad, painful, difficult, abnormal
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ec-
out, outside
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hemi-
half
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inter-
between
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intra-
within
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meta-
change, beyond
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peri-
surrounding
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retro-
back, behind
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tachy-
fast
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Exacerbation
an increase in severity of a disease or its symptoms
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Syndrome
a group of symptoms and signs of illness that occur together
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Polyp
benign growth commonly found in the colon
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Atrophy
shrink in size
186
Anomaly
irregularity
187
Feces
stools
188
Anemia
a condition of lower than normal erythrocytes or hemoglobin
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Apnea
condition where breathing stops suddenly
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transabdominal
pertaining to across the abdomen
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subcutaneous
pertaining to under the skin
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bradycardia
condition of a slow heart
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dysphasia
condition of abnormal/bad eating
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bilateral
pertaining to on both sides
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polyuria
condition of much urination
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subscapular
pertaining to below the scapula
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tachypnea
fast breathing
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extrahepatal
pertaining to outside the liver
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neoplasm
new growth
200
allergist
treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
201
rheumatologist
treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles
202
gynecologist
surgery & treatment of female reproduction system diseases
203
anesthesiologist
administration of agents to prevent pain & awareness
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pediatrics
diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders
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geriatrician
treatment of diseases of old age
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endocrinologist
treatment of hormone gland disorders
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psychiatrist
treatment to restore function after illness
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internist
comprehensive care for adults
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obstetrician
treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
210
acute
sharp, sudden & intense for a short period of time
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callus
bony deposit that forms as fractured bone heals
212
angina
pain in the chest due to decreased blood supply
213
dilation
widening
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chronic
lasting a long time
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anemic
lacking in hemoglobin or red blood cells
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diuretic
drug resulting in increased urine production
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fatigue
state of exhaustion; loss of strength
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fistula
abnormal passageway between two organs
219
nausea
sickness, often leading to vomiting
220
emesis
vomiting
221
fibroid
benign growth in the uterus
222
endodontist
root canal therapy
223
periodontist
specializes in gums
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prosthodontist
replaces missing teeth with artificial appliances
225
pedontist
specializes in children
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optician
grinds lenses and fits glasses
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optometrist
examines eyes, prescribes eyeglasses, and treats eye disorders
228
ophthalmologist
specializes in surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
229
hematoma
blood under the skin
230
laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
231
nephralgia
pain in the kidneys
232
neurectomy
surgical removal of a nerve
233
thoracotomy
incision of the chest
234
pathogenic
pertaining to disease growth
235
rhinorrhea
discharge of the nose
236
cardiomyopathy
enlarged heart
237
gastroscopy
process of visually examining the stomach
238
lymphoadenopathy
disease of the lymph nodes/glands
239
oncogenic
pertaining to producing tumors
240
otitis
inflammation of the ear
241
colostomy
creation of an opening from the colon to the outside of the body
242
shock
signs & symptoms indicating poor blood supply to major organs
243
necrotic
death (as in dead tissue)
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arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
245
sarcoidosis
inflammatory disease in which small nodules from in the lymph nodes
246
angina
chest pain caused by lack of adequate blood flow
247
infarction
heart attack
248
athersclerosis
collection of plaque in arteries
249
chemotherapy
treatment with drugs to kill cancer cells
250
ablation
destruction of abnormal heart tissue that causes arrhythmias
251
aneurysm
local widening of artery caused by weakness in wall
252
mononucleosis
acute infectious disease
253
stent
expandable slotted tube used to open up vessels
254
cardioversion
brief discharges of electricity to normalize heart rhythm (defibrillation)
255
edema
swelling
256
hypertension
high blood pressure
257
endarterectomy
surgical removal of inside an artery
258
lymphangiectasis
dilation of the lymph vessels
259
coronary
pertaining to the heart
260
phlebotomy
incision to the heart
261
angioplasty
surgical repair of blood vessels
262
lymphadenopathy
disease of the lymph nodes/glands
263
splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
264
intravenous
pertaining to withing a vein
265
pericardium
membrane surrounding the heart
266
arteriosclerosis
hardening of the arteries
267
cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle
268
lymphadenectomy
surgical removal of the lymph nodes
269
thymoma
tumor of the thymus gland
270
lesions
(open) sores
271
cirrhosis
chronic disease of the liver
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cholangiography
x-ray examination of the bile ducts
273
cholelithiasis
abnormal condition of gall stones
274
occult
hidden
275
diverticula
small pouches/sacs in the intestinal wall
276
anastomosis
surgical creation of an opening between 2 organs
277
asphyxia
deceased oxygen due to the absence of breathing
278
jaundice
yellowish coloration of the skin
279
sputum
coughed up mucus
280
coniosis
abnormal condition of dust
281
atelectasis
collapsed lung
282
stools
feces
283
hemoptysis
spitting up blood
284
pulmonary
pertaining to the lung
285
bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchial tube
286
cyanosis
blue discoloration of the skin
287
oral
pertaining to the mouth
288
stomatitis
inflammation of the mouth
289
gastralgia
pain in the stomach
290
rectocele
hernia (protrusion) of the rectum into the vagina
291
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
292
tracheostomy
new opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body
293
nasal
pertaining to the nose
294
phrenic
pertaining to the diaphragm
295
rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
296
proctoscopy
process of visually examining the anus and rectum
297
hepatomegaly
enlargement of the liver
298
appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
299
tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
300
concussion
traumatic brain injury
301
gout
inflammation of the joints caused by exessive uric acid
302
hemiplegia
paralysis of one side (right or left) of the body
303
epilepsy
chronic brain disorder characterized by seizures
304
osteoporosis
decreased bone density
305
stroke
lack of blood supply to the brain
306
ankylosis
stiffening
307
syncope
fainting
308
prostheses
artificial parts
309
rhabdomyolosis
breakdown of damaged skeletal muscle
310
paraplegia
paralysis of the lower portion of the body
311
arthrocentesis
puncture to remove fluid in the joint
312
myositis
inflammation fo the muscle
313
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone and bone marrow
314
tenorrhaphy
suture of a tendon
315
costochondritis
inflammation of the rib cartilage
316
cerebellar
pertaining to the cerebellum
317
cerebral
pertaining to the cerebral
318
encephalopathy
disease of the brain
319
craniotomy
incision of the skull
320
intervertebral
pertaining to the vertebrae
321
pelvic
pertaining to the hip area
322
arthroscope
instrument used to visually examine a joint
323
arthroplasty
surgical repair of a joint
324
myosarcoma
malignant tumor of the skeletal muscle
325
neuropathy
disease of the nerves
326
alopecia
baldness
327
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
328
acromegaly
enlargement of the extremeties
329
cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye
330
exophthalmos
eyeball protrusion
331
melanoma
malignant tumor of pigmented cells
332
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
333
nevus
mole
334
glaucoma
increased pressure at the front of the eye
335
purulent
puss-filled
336
hyperglycemia
elevated blood glucose levels
337
pilar
pertaining to hair
338
tympanoplasty
surgical repair of the eardrum
339
subcutaneous
pertaining to under the skin
340
onycholysis
breaking down of the testes
341
myringotomy
surgical incision of the eardrum
342
hypophyseal
pertaining to the pituitary gland
343
thryoadenopathy
disease of the thyroid gland
344
aphakia
absence of the lens of the eye
345
otitis
inflammation of the ear
346
subungual
pertaining to under the nail
347
ophthalmal
pertaining to the eye
348
adrenalpathy
disease of the adrenal gland
