Glossary of Important Terms/Glossary Section Flashcards
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Abrasion
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Injury to the integrity of the skin resulting in skin loss.
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Abrupt
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Describes a sudden change without warning
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Abscess
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Pus forming pocket
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Abstain
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The effort to refrain from an action, such as drinking alcohol or eating junk food
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Acapnia
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Low level of carbon dioxide in the blood
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Accept
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To willingly receive something
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Access
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The freedom to use something as one chooses
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Accountable
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Responsible for actions or explanations
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Acne
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Inflammation of the skin related to glands and hair
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Adenoiditis
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Inflammation of the adenoids
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Adhere
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The process of binding one thing to another using glue, tape, or any other agent; also refers to the action of maintaining loyalty or support
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Adverse
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In a contrary fashion; can cause harm; may also refer to something that is in opposition to one’s interest
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Alopecia
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Bald condition
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Amenorrhea
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No menstrual discharge
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Annual
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A single year; something that takes place once a year
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Anorchism
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Absence of testis
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Anoxia
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Deficiency of oxygen
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Anterior
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Frontal position
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Anteroposterior
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Frontal to back positioning
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Anuria
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No urine production
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Aphonia
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No voice
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Apnea
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Not breathing
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Apply
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To put something to use; having a connection to something else
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Atelectasis
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Abnormal expansion of a lung
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Audible
Capable of being heard
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Azoturia
Elevated and excessive level of nitrogen in the urine
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Balanitis
Inflammation of the penis
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Balanorrhea
Elevated discharge of the penis
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Bilateral
Having two sides; may refer to something that effects two sides of the body
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Biopsy
Removal of tissue for evaluation purposes
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Bronchogram
X-ray of the bronchi
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Bronchography
The act of taking a bronchi xray
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Carbuncle
Skin disease associated with boils
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Carcinogen
Cancer causing agent
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Carcinoma
Malignant tumor
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Cast
The process by which something is given shape through the pouring of a liquid substance into a mold
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Caudal
Related to the tail position
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Cease
To bring to a gradual end; refers to something that dies out or becomes extinct
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Cellulitis
Inflammation of the connective tissue, associated with fever and infection
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Cephalic
Related to the head position
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Cervicectomy
Removal of the cervix
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Cicatrix
Scar
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Colpoplasty
Repair of the vagina
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Colposcope
Device that is used to explore the vagina and the cervix with visual examination
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Compensatory
An equivalent; the action of making a payment that serves as a counterbalance for another action
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Complications
A factor that presents a degree of difficulty; may also refer to a secondary disease or condition
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Comply
To carry out the wishes of another person; also known as a surface that is arched or curved
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Concave
A surface that is rounded inward like a bowl; a surface that is arched or curved
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Concise
Straightforward and to the point; absent of all excessive detail
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Consistency
The agreement of each of the parts that constitute a whole
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Constrict
To make something narrow by squeezing or compressing
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Contingent
Something that may happen
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Contour
The line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
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Contract
An agreement between two parties that binds each to preform certain actions
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Contraindication
That presence of a symptom or condition that will make a treatment non fixable
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Contusion
Bruising of tissue with no loss of skin
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Cyanosis
Bluish color or the skin related to poor blood supply
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Cystogram
X-ray of the bladder
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Cystoscopy
Examination of the bladder by vision
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Cystogenic
Related to the creation of cells
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Cytoid
Similar to a cell
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Cytology
Study of the cellular biology
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Cytoplasm
Element inside the cell
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Debridement
Removal of necrotic tissue from a wound
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Decubitus Ulcer
Wound related to a bed sore
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Deficit
A lack in an amount or quality of something, such as money or rainfall
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Depress
To press down; the action which something moves to a lower position
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Depth
A quality of being complete and thorough
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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the dermis
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Dermatoconiosis
Aberrant condition of the epidermis created by dust
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Dermatofibroma
Skin tumor created by fibrous cells
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Dermatologist
Doctor that focuses on skin condition and treatment
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Dermatology
The study of skin
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Dermatome
Surgical device for skin injury
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Dermatoplasty
Surgery involving the skin
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Deteriorating
To make inferior in quality; to diminish in function or condition
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Device
Something that is devised or thought up; may be a piece of equipment designed for a specific task
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Diagnosis
Determining the dysfunction or disease
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Diameter
The length of a line that passes through the body of an object
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Dilate
To enlarge, extend, or widen. To become wide like the pupil of an eye
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Dilute
To make a substance thinner or less potent; diminish in flavor or intensity
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Discrete
A separate entity
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Distal
Away from the point of origin
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Distended
Something that has be enlarged by the force of internal pressure
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Distinct
Something that the eye or mind can easily separate from something else; something that is noticeable in its differences from other things
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Dorsal
Related to the rear position
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Dyspareunia
Painful sexual intercourse
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Dysphonia
Trouble with speaking
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Dysplasia
Unnnormal development
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Dyspnea
Breathing complications
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Dysuria
Painful urination
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Elevate
To lift or make something higher; also known to lift in rank or title
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Endogenous
The growth from a deep tissue; refers to the condition that arise from factors that are internal to organisms
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Endoscopy
Inspection of the body cavity using visual examination
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Enuresis
Uncontrollable urination
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Epidermal
Related to the skin
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Epididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis
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Epithelial
Related to the epithelium tissue
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Epithelioma
Tumor made of skin cells
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Erythema
Redness in appearance
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Erythrocyte
Red blood cell
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Erythrocytosis
Elevated red blood cell count
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Erythroderma
Redness of the skin
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Etiology
Study of disease relationships and their origin
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Eupnea
Normal breathing
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Exacerbate
To cause something to become more intense in nature; especially an increase in violence or severity
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Excess
Surpassing usual limitations
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Exogenous
The growth from superficial or shallow tissue; Refers to factors that are external from the organ
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Expand
To open or unfold; refers to an increase in number or size
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Exposure
Being subject to a condition or influence; making a secret fact known publicly
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External
Being outside of the human body
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Fatal
Something that may cause death
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Fatigue
The state of tiredness brought on by labor, exertion, or stress
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Fibroma
A tumor made by fibrous tissue
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Fibrosarcoma
Malignant tumor made of fibrous cells
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Fissure
A crack in the skin
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Flaccid
The state of not being firm
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Flush
To chase from one place of concealment; forcing one substance out in order to make space for the new substance
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Gaping
Something that is wide open and exposed
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Gender
The specific traits that are associated with a certain sex
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Hepatosalpinx
Blood present in the Fallopian tubes
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Hidradentitis
Inflammation of the sweat glands
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Histology
Study of the tissues in nature
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HIV
Disease that causes AIDS
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Hydration
The constant supply of water and fluids; the taking up of elements with the aid of water
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Hydrosalpinx
Water in the Fallopian tubes
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Hygiene
The science of health inducing practices; the condition or practice of activities that can maintain physical health
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Hymenectomy
Removal of the hymen
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Hyperplasia
Elevated number of cells
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Hypocapnia
Decreased level of carbon dioxide in the blood stream
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Hypoplasia
Decreased numbers of cells required for normal organ development
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Hypoxemia
Limited oxygen in the blood stream
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Hysteropexy
Fixation of the uterus
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Iatrology
The study of medicine
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Impaired
A condition in which one cannot preform or function properly; often refers to a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Impending
Hanging over someones head in a threatening manner; bound to occur in the near future
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Incidence
The arrival of something at the surface; Something that occurs and effects something else
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Induration
Firm point or points; possibly in the periwound area
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Inferior
Below the point of origin
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Inflamed
A incite an intense emotional state; also refers to something that has been set on fire
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Ingest
To take into ones mouth for digestion
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Initate
To cause something to begin or to set events in motion; also refers to a person being allowed to enter a club or organization
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Insidious
Someone who is enticing or dangerous; dangerous is slow developing
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Intact
Something that remains untouched or whole by destructive forces; having no relevant part moved or altered
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Internal
Things inside of the body or the mind
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Invasive
Tending to spread or infringe upon something; also may refer to something that will enter the human body
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Karyocyte
Cellular unit with a nucleus
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Keloid
Scar tissue that has exhibited excessive growth
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Keratogenic
Creation of a horn like tissue appearance
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Labile
Unstable; constantly undergoing a chemical or physical change or breakdown
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Laceration
Wound with irregular borders, knife like appearance
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Latent
Not presently active but with the potential to become active
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Lateral
Opposite of medial, related to the point of origin
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Leiodermia
Smooth skin
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Leiomyoma
Tumor made of smooth muscle cells
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Leiomyosarcoma
Malignant tumor made up of smooth muscle cells
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Lethargic
Sluggish, indifferent, or apathetic
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Leukocyte
White blood cell
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Leukocytosis
Elevated white blood cell count
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Lipoma
Tumor composed of fat
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Liposarcoma
Malignant tumor made of fat cells
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Lithotripsy
Crushing of a stone
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Lumbar
Lower back region
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Labile
Unstable; constantly undergoing a physical change or breakdown
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Laceration
wound that looks different; knife life appearance
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Latent
Not active but trying to become active
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Lateral
Opposite of medial; related to the point of origin
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Leiodermia
Smooth skin
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Leiomyoma
Tumor made of smooth muscle cells
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Leiomyosarcoma
Malignant tumor made of smooth muscle cells
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Lathargic
Sluggish
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Leukocyte
White blood cell
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Leukocytosis
Elevated white blood cell count
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Lipoma
Tumor composed of fat
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Liposarcoma
A malignant tumor made up of fat cells
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Lithotripsy
Crushing of a stone
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Lumbar
Lower back region
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Mammogram
X-ray of the breast
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Mammoplasty
Repair of the breasts
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Mammotome
Device used to cut breast tissue
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Manifestation
The act of becoming outwardly visible
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Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast tissue
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Mastectomy
Removal of the breast
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Mastoptosis
Dropping breasts
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Menarche
Start of menstration
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Menometrorrhagia
Flow of blood during menstruation and between cycles
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Melanocarcinoma
Malignant black tumor
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Melanoma
Tumor of the epithelial tissue
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Metastasis
Progression of a disease between organs, uncontrollable
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Metrorrhea
Uterus discharge that is excessive
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Micturate
Voiding or urination
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Myometritis
Inflammation of the uterine tissue
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Myopathy
Muscular disease
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Necrosis
Cellular death; black dead tissue
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Neopathy
New sprung disease
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Nephrectomy
Removal of a kidney
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Nephrogram
X-ray of the kidney
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Nephrolysis
Kidney seperation
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Nephropexy
Fixation of a kidney
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Nephroma
Kidney tumor
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Nephroptosis
Sagging kidney
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Nephrostomy
Creating an opening to a kidney
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Neuroma
Tumor involving nerves
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Nocturia
Urination at night
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Nutrient
Something that provides nourishment
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Occluded
Closed or blocked off
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Oligomenorrhea
Limited menstrual discharge
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Ominious
Refers to something evil
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Oncology
Study of a tumor like tissue
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Ongoing
In the process of occuring
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Onychectomy
Removal of a nail
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Onychomycosis
Fungal conditions in the nail
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Onychophagia
Eating your nails
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Onychopryptosis
Ingrown nail
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Oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary
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Oophoritis
Inflammation of an ovary
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Oral
Spoken by the mouth
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Orchidectomy
Removal of one or more testis
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Orchidotomy
Incision made in the testis
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Orchiepididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis in the testis
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Orchioplasty
Repair of the testis
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Orchitis
Inflammation of the testicle
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Overt
Something that is openly displayed or obvious
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Oximeter
A device used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood
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Pachyderma
Increased thickness in the skin
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Parameter
A limit or boundary
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Paroxysmal
Characterized by a sudden attack of symptoms
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Paroxysm
Sudden attack
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Patent
Conveys ownership of an idea or invention
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Pathogenic
Disease causing
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Pathologist
A person who studies pathology
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Pediculosis
Condition of lice
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Percutaneous
Penetrating the skin
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Pleuritis
Inflammation of the pluera
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Pneumatocele
Hernia associated with the lung
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Pneumoconiosis
Dust in the lungs condition
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Penumonia
Disease of the lung related to infection
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Pneumothorax
Air in the chest resulting in the collapse of a lung
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Posterior
Related to rear
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Potent
Able to distinguish between male or female
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Potential
Having the possibility of becoming reality
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Precaution
The act of taking care in advance
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Precipitious
Very steep or difficult to climb or overcome
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Predispose
To dispose in advance
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Preexisiting
The state of existing before or previous to something else
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Primary
The first in order
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Priority
The state of being before
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Prognosis
The possibility of recovery after the diagnosis of an illness or disease
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Pruritus
Uncontrollable itching
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Pyelolithotomy
Incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis
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Pyeloplasty
Repair of the renal pelvis
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Pyosalpinx
Pus in the fallopian tube
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Pyuria
Pus in the urine
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Rationale
An explanation, belief, or practice held by a specific party
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Recur
Something that is revisited for consideration
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Restrict
To confine something or someone within specific limitations or boundaries
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Retain
To keep in one's posession
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
Tumor made of striated muscle cells
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
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Rhinorrhagia
Bleeding from the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Nose discharge
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Rhytidectomy
Removal of wrinkles in the skin
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Rhytidoplasty
Repair of wrinkles in the skin
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Salpingocele
Fallopian tube hernia
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Sarcoma
Tumor made up of connective tissue
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Scleroderma
Hardening of connective tissue; related to the disease of various organs
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Seborrhea
Elevated production of sebum
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Site
The physical location of a structure
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Somatic
Related to the body
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Somatoplasm
Element of the body
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Spriometer
Device used to measure breathing copacity
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Spriometry
Taking a measurement of the breathing capacity
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Status
The position or rank held in the position to others
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Strict
Inflexible
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Superior
Elevated above the point of origin
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Supplement
An item that completes something else
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Suppress
To restrain by authority or force; to keep from public knowledge
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Symmetric
Capable of being divided by a longitudinal plane into equal sections
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Symptom
The evidence of disease or illness
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Syphilis
A type of sexually transmitted disease
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Systemic
Throughout
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Thoracalgia
Located in the chest
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Tracheitis
Inflammation of the teachea
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Tracheostenosis
Reduced trachea size
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Trichomyosis
Fungal condition in the hair
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Ungual
Related to the nail
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Unilateral
On one side of the body
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Untoward
Difficult to manage
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Uremia
Blood in the urine
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Ureterectomy
Removal of the ureter
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Ureteritis
Inflammation of the ureter
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Ureterocele
Ureter protrussion
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Ureterolithiasis
Stone in the ureter
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Ureterostenosis
Decreased diameter of the ureter
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Urethrocystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
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Urinate
To expel urine
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Urology
Study of the urinary system
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Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
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Variocele
Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
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Vasectomy
Removal of a duct
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Ventral
Related to the anterior position
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Verbal
Relating to or consisting of words
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Visceral
Related to the internal organ system
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Vital
Necessary or essential to the existence of life
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Void
Not occupied or empty; of no legal force or effect
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Volume
Degree of loudness; Printed pages in a book form
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Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina and vulva
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Xanthochromic
Related to the yellow coloring
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Xanthoderma
Jaundice like skin
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Xanthosis
Condition of yellow coloring present that is aberrant
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Xeroderma
Skin that is very dry
