HIM 111 Terms M-Z Flashcards
(445 cards)
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macule
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(MA-kyool)
“from Latin, for spot or stain; small, flat, discolored area (freckle)”
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malignant melanoma
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(ma-LIG-nant meh-lah-NOH-mah)
“a harmful tumor of melanin cells”
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mammogram
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(MAM-oh-GRAM)
“record of a breast exam”
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mammoplasty
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(MAM-oh-PLAS-tee)
“surgical reconstruction of a breast”
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mastalgia
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(mas-TAL-jah)
“breast pain”
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mastectomy
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(mas-TEK-toh-mee)
“surgical removal of a breast”
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mastitis
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(mas-TAI-tis)
“inflammation of the breast”
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mastopexy
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(MAS-toh-PEK-see)
“surgical fixation of a breast”
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mastoptosis
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(MAS-top-TOH-sis)
“downward displacement (drooping) of the breast”
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meningitis
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(MEH-nin-JAI-tus)
“inflammation of the meninges”
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meningocele
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(meh-NIN-goh-seel)
“a hernia of the meninges”
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menopause
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(MEN-oh-pawz)
“cessation of menstruation”
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menorrhagia
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(MEN-oh-RAY-jah)
“excessive menstrual flow”
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menorrhalgia
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(MEN-oh-RAL-jah)
“painful menstruation”
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metrorrhagia
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(MEH-troh-RAY-jah)
“menstrual bleeding at irregular times”
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miosis
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(mai-OH-sis),
“abnormal contraction of the pupil (from Greek, for to lessen)”
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miotic
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(mai-AW-tik)
“drug that causes the abnormal contraction of the pupil”
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mononucleosis
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(MAW-noh-NOO-klee-OH-sis)
“condition characterized by an abnormally large number of mononuclear leukocytes”
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mucolytic
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(myoo-koh-LIT-ik)
“a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus”
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murmur
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(MIR-mir)
“abnormal heart sound”
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muscular dystrophy
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(MUS-kyoo-lar DIS-troh-fee)
“disorder characterized by poor muscle development”
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myalgia
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(mai-AL-jah)
“muscle pain”
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mycodermatitis
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(mai-koh-der-mah-TAI-tis)
“inflammation of the skin caused by fungus”
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mydriasis
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(mi-DRAI-ah-sis)
“abnormal dilation of the pupil”
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mydriatic
(MID-ree-AT-ik)
“drug that causes the abnormal dilation of the pupil"
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myectomy
(mai-EK-toh-mee)
“removal of muscle"
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myelitis
(MAI-el-AI-tis)
“inflammation of the spinal cord"
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myelogram
(MAI-el-oh-gram)
“image of the spinal cord, usually done using x-ray"
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myeloma
(MAI-eh-LOH-mah)
"cancerous tumor of the bone marrow"
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myocardial infarction
(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-al in-FARK-shun)
death of heart muscle tissue
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myocardial ischemia
(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-al ih-SKEE-mee-ah)
blockage of blood to the heart muscle
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myocarditis
(MAI-oh-kar-DAI-tis)
inflammation of the heart muscle
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myocardium
(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-um)
heart muscle tissue
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myolysis
(mai-AW-lih-sis)
loss of muscle tissue
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myoma
(mai-OH-mah)
a muscle tumor
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myomectomy
(MAI-oh-MEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually refers to the muscle of the uterine wall)
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myometrium
(MAI-oh-MEE-tree-um)
the middle layer of uterine muscle tissue
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myopathy
(mai-AW-pah-thee)
muscle disease
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myopia
(mai-OH-pee-ah)
nearsightedness
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myoplasty
(MAI-oh-PLAS-tee)
muscle reconstruction
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myorrhaphy
(mai-OR-ah-fee)
muscle suture
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myosarcoma
(MAI-oh-sar-KOH-mah)
a cancerous muscle tumor
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myosarcoma
(MAI-oh-sar-KOH-mah)
a cancerous muscle tumor
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myositis
(MAI-oh-SAI-tis)
muscle inflammation
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myositis
(MAI-oh-SAI-tis)
muscle inflammation
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myotomy
(mai-AW-toh-mee)
incision into muscle
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myotomy
(mai-AW-toh-mee)
incision into muscle
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myringitis
(MIR-in-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the eardrum
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myringitis
(MIR-in-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the eardrum
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myringomycosis
(mir-IN-goh-mai-KOH-sis)
fungal condition of the eardrum
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myringomycosis
(mir-IN-goh-mai-KOH-sis)
fungal condition of the eardrum
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myringoplasty
(mir-IN-goh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the eardrum
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myringoplasty
(mir-IN-goh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the eardrum
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myringotomy
(mir-in-GAW-toh-mee)
incision into the eardrum
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myringotomy
(mir-in-GAW-toh-mee)
incision into the eardrum
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myxedema
(MIX-eh-DEE-mah)
swelling of the skin caused by deposits under the skin
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myxedema
(MIX-eh-DEE-mah)
swelling of the skin caused by deposits under the skin
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narcolepsy
(NAR-coh-LEP-see)
a disease characterized by sudden, uncontrolled sleepiness
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narcolepsy
(NAR-coh-LEP-see)
a disease characterized by sudden, uncontrolled sleepiness
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nasogastric tube
(NAY-soh-GAS-trik TOOB)
tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
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nasogastric tube
(NAY-soh-GAS-trik TOOB)
tube inserted through the nose into the stomach
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nasolacrimal
(NAY-zoh-LAH-krih-mal)
pertaining to the nose and tear system
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nasolacrimal
(NAY-zoh-LAH-krih-mal) pertaining to the nose and tear system
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natal
(NAY-tal)
pertaining to birth
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natal
(NAY-tal)
pertaining to birth
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nebulizer
(neh-byoo-LAI-zir)
a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a “cloud” or mist that is inhaled by the patient
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nebulizer
(neh-byoo-LAI-zir)
a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud" or mist that is inhaled by the patient
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necrosis
(neh-KROH-sis)
tissue death
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necrosis
(neh-KROH-sis)
tissue death
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neonatal
(NEE-oh-NAY-tal)
pertaining to new birth (normally the first 28 days after birth)
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neonatal
(NEE-oh-NAY-tal)
pertaining to new birth (normally the first 28 days after birth)
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neonatologist
(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the neonatal period
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neonatologist
(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the neonatal period
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neonatology
(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jee)
study of the neonatal period
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neonatology
(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jee)
study of the neonatal period
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nephralgia
(neh-FRAL-jah)
pain in the kidney
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nephralgia
(neh-FRAL-jah)
pain in the kidney
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nephrectomy
(neh-FREK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a kidney
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nephrectomy
(neh-FREK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a kidney
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nephritis
(neh-FRAI-tis)
inflammation of the kidney
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nephritis
(neh-FRAI-tis)
inflammation of the kidney
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nephrolithiasis
(NEH-froh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
the presence of stones in the kidney
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nephrolithiasis
(NEH-froh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
the presence of stones in the kidney
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nephrolithotomy
(NEH-froh-lih-THAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone
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nephrolithotomy
(NEH-froh-lih-THAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone
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nephrologist
(neh-FRAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the kidneys
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nephrologist
(neh-FRAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the kidneys
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nephrology
(neh-FRAW-loh-jee)
study of the kidneys
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nephrology
(neh-FRAW-loh-jee)
study of the kidneys
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nephromalacia
(NEH-froh-mah-LAY-shah)
abnormal softening of a kidney
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nephromalacia
(NEH-froh-mah-LAY-shah)
abnormal softening of a kidney
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nephromegaly
(NEH-froh-MEG-ah-lee)
abnormal enlargement of a kidney
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nephromegaly
(NEH-froh-MEG-ah-lee)
abnormal enlargement of a kidney
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nephropathy
(neh-FRAW-pah-thee)
any kidney disease
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nephropathy
(neh-FRAW-pah-thee)
any kidney disease
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nephropexy
(NEH-froh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a kidney
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nephroptosis
(nef-rop-TOH-sis)
downward displacement of a kidney
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nephroscopy
(ne-FRAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for examining a kidney
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nephrosis
(neh-FROH-sis)
kidney condition
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nephrosonography
(NEF-roh-soh-NAW-grah-fee)
procedure for imaging a kidney using sound waves
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nephrosplenopexy
(NEF-roh-SPLEE-noh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of the spleen and a kidney
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nephrostomy
(neh-FRAW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening in a kidney
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nephrotomy
(neh-FRAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone
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nephrotoxin
(NEH-froh-TOK-sin)
an agent poisonous to the kidney
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neuralgia
(nur-AL-jah)
nerve pain
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neurectomy
(nir-EK-toh-mee)
removal of a nerve
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neuritis
(nir-AI-tis)
nerve inflammation
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neurolysis
(nir-AW-lih-sis) destruction of nerve tissue
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neuropathy
(nir-AW-pah-thee)
disease of the nervous system
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neuroplasty
(NIR-oh-PLAS-tee)
reconstruction of a nerve
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neurorrhaphy
(nir-OR-ah-fee)
suturing of a nerve (often the severed ends of a nerve)
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neurosis
(neh-ROH-sis)
a nerve condition
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nevus
(NEE-vus)
from Latin, for birthmark or mole; a mole
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nodule
(NAWD-jyool)
a solid mass that extends deep into the skin
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nystagmus
(nih-STAG-mus)
involuntary back-and-forth movement of the eyes (from Greek, for to nod)
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obstetrician
(OB-steh-TRIH-shun)
specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns
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obstetrics
(ob-STEH-triks)
branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns
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occlusion
(oh-KLOO-zhun)
closing or blockage of a passage
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oculopathy
(AW-kyoo-LAW-pah-thee)
disease of the eye
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odontalgia
(OH-dawn-TAL-jah)
tooth pain
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odontectomy
(oh-dawn-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a tooth
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odontodynia
(oh-DAWN-toh-DAI-nee-ah)
tooth pain
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oligomenorrhea
(AW-lih-goh-MEN-oh-REE-ah)
infrequent or light menstrual periods
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oliguria
(aw-lih-GYIR-ee-ah)
low urine output
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onychectomy
(aw-nik-EK-toh-mee)
removal of a nail
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onychia
(oh-NIK-ee-ah)
a nail condition
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onychocryptosis
(AW-nih-koh-krip-TOH-sis)
ingrown toenail
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onychomycosis
(AW-nih-koh-mai-KOH-sis)
a fungal condition of the nail
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onychopathy
(aw-nik-AW-pah-thee)
nail disease
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onychotomy
(aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee)
incision into a nail
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oophorectomy
(OH-aw-for-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovary
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oophoritis
(OH-aw-for-AI-tis)
inflammation of an ovary
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oophorocystectomy
(oh-AW-for-oh-sis-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
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oophorotomy
(oh-AW-for-AW-toh-mee)
incision into an ovary
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ophthalmalgia
(awf-thal-MAL-jah)
eye pain
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ophthalmitis
(AWF-thal-MAI-tis)
inflammation of the eye
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ophthalmologist
(AWF-thal-MAW-loh-jist)
eye specialist
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ophthalmopathy
(AWF-thal-MOH-pah-thee)
eye disease
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ophthalmoplegia
(off-THAL-moh-PLEE-jah)
eye paralysis
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ophthalmoscope
(awf-THAL-mah-SKOHP)
instrument for looking at the eye
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optic
(AWP-tik)
pertaining to the eye
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optometrist
(awp-TAW-meh-trist)
specialist in measuring the eye
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orchialgia
(OR-kee-AL-jah)
testicle pain
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orchichorhea
(OR-kee-kor-EE-ah)
involuntary jerking movement of the testicles
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orchidectomy
(OR-kid-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a testicle
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orchiditis
(OR-kih-DAI-tis)
inflammation of the testicles and epididymis
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orchidopexy
(OR-kid-oh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a testicle
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orchidoptosis
(OR-kih-dop-TOH-sis)
downward displacement of a testicle
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orchidotomy
(OR-kid-AW-toh-mee)
incision into a testicle
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orchiectomy
(OR-kee-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a testicle
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orchiodynia
(OR-kee-oh-DAI-nee-ah)
testicle pain
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orchiopexy
(OR-kee-oh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a testicle
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orchioplasty
(OR-kee-oh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of a testicle
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orchitis
(or-KAI-tis)
inflammation of the testicles and epididymis
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orthodontics
(or-thoh-DAWN-tiks)
branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth
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orthodontist
(or-thoh-DAWN-tist)
specialist in straightening teeth
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orthopnea
(or-thop-NEE-ah)
able to breathe only in an upright position
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ostealgia
(aw-stee-AL-jah)
bone pain
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osteitis
(AW-stee-AI-tis)
bone inflammation
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osteoarthritis
(AW-stee-oh-ar-THRAI-tis)
inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight
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osteochondritis
(AW-stee-oh-kon-DRAI-tis)
inflammation of bone and cartilage
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osteochondroma
(AW-stee-oh-kon-DROH-mah)
a tumor made up of bone and cartilage
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osteodynia
(aw-stee-oh-DAI-nee-ah)
bone pain
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osteodystrophy
(aw-stee-oh-DIH-stroh-fee)
poor bone development
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osteomalacia
(AW-stee-oh-mah-LAY-shah)
softening of the bone
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osteomyelitis
(AW-stee-oh-MAI-eh-LAI-tis)
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
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osteopenia
(AW-stee-oh-PEE-nee-yah)
reduction in bone volume
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osteoporosis
(AW-stee-oh-por-OH-sis)
loss of bone density
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otalgia
(oh-TAL-jah)
ear pain
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otitis externa
(oh-TAI-tis eks-TERN-nah)
inflammation of the outer ear
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otitis media
(oh-TAI-tis MEH-dee-ah)
inflammation of the middle ear
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otolaryngologist
(OH-toh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the ear and throat
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otomycosis
(oh-toh-mai-KOH-sis)
a fungal ear condition
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otoneurologist
(OH-toh-nih-RAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the nerve connections between the ear and brain
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otoplasty
(OH-toh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the ear
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otorhinolaryngologist
(OH-toh-RAI-noh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the ear, nose, and throat
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otosclerosis
(oh-toh-skleh-ROH-sis)
hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear
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otoscope
(OH-toh-SKOHP)
instrument for looking in the ear
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otoscopy
(oh-TAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking in the ear
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ototoxic
(OH-toh-TOK-sik)
drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing
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ovaralgia
(OH-var-AL-jah)
pain in the ovaries
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ovarialgia
(oh-VAR-ee-AL-jah)
pain in the ovaries
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ovarian cystectomy
(oh-VAR-ee-an sis-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
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ovariocyesis
(oh-VAR-ee-oh-sai-EE-sis)
ectopic pregnancy in an ovary
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ovariorrhexis
(oh-VAR-ee-oh-REK-sis)
rupture of an ovary
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ovariostomy
(oh-VAR-ee-AW-stoh-me)
creation of an opening into an ovary
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oximetry
(ok-SIM-ah-tree)
a procedure to measure oxygen levels
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oxytocin
(OK-see-TOH-sin)
agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor
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palpitation
(PAL-pih-TAY-shun)
rapid or irregular beating of the heart
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pancreatectomy
(PAN-kree-ah-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the pancreas
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pancreatitis
(PAN-kree-ah-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the pancreas
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pancreatography
(PAN-kree-ah-TAW-graw-FEE)
procedure for mapping the pancreas
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pancreatolith
(PAN-kree-AT-oh-lith)
stone in the pancreas
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pancreatolithiasis
(PAN-kree-at-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
presence of a stone in the pancreas
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panhypopituitarism
(PAN-HAI-poh-pih-TOO-ih-tar-IZM)
defective or absent function of the entire pituitary gland
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pansinusitis
(pan-sai-nus-AI-tis)
inflammation of all sinuses
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Pap smear
(PAP SMEER)
test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix
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papule
(PA-pyool)
from Latin, for pimple; a small, solid mass
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paralysis
(puh-RAH-lu-sis)
complete loss of sensation and motor function
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parathyroidectomy
(PAR-ah-THAI-roid EK-toh-me
removal of the parathyroid
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paresis
(puh-REE-sis)
partial paralysis characterized by varying degrees of sensation and motor function
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patch
(pach)
large, flat discolored area
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pectoralgia
(PEK-tor-AL-jah) chest pain
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pectus carinatum
(PEK-tus car-ee-NAH-tum)
a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship
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pelvicephalometry
(PEL-vih-SEF-eh-LAW-meh-tree) procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother
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percutaneous
(per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) pertaining to through the skin
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percutaneous coronary intervention
(PER-kyoo-TAY-nee-us KOR-ah-NAR-ee IN-ter-VEN-shun) alternative treatment for the coronary artery that passes instruments up a patient’s blood vessels into the heart
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pericarditis
(PER-ee-kar-DAI-tis) inflammation of the tissue around the heart
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pericardium
(PER-ee-KAR-dee-um) tissue around the heart
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perineoplasty
(PER-ih-NEE-oh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the perineum
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perineorrhaphy
(PER-ih-nee-OR-ah-fee) suture of the perineum
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perineotomy
(PER-ih-nee-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the perineum
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peritonitis
(PER-ih-toh-NAI-tis) inflammation of the peritoneum
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petechia
(puh-TEE-kee-yah) small bruise
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phacoemulsification
(FAY-koh-ee-MUL-sih-fih-KAY-shun)
fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it
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phimosis
(fih-MOH-sis)
contraction of the foreskin of the penis, preventing it from being retracted
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phlebalgia
(fleh-BAL-jah) pain in a vein
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phlebectomy
(fleb-EK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a vein
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phlebitis
(fleh-BAI-tis) inflammation of the veins
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phlebotomist
(fleh-BAW-toh-mist) specialist in drawing blood
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phlebotomy
(fleh-BAW-toh-mee) incision into a vein (another name for drawing blood)
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phrenoplegia
(fre-no-PLEE-jah) paralysis of the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
(fre-no-SPAZ-um) involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
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pituitary dwarfism
(pih-TOO-ih-TER-ee DWAR-fizm) abnormally short height caused by undersecretions of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
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pituitary gigantism
(pih-TOO-ih-TER-ee jai-GAN-tizm) abnormally tall height caused by oversecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
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placenta previa
(plah-SIN-tah PREE-vee-ah) condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus near the cervix
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plaque
(PLAK)
a solid mass on the surface of the skin
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plasmapheresis
(PLAZ-mah-fer-EE-sis) apheresis to remove plasma
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plateletpheresis
(PLAYT-let-fer-EE-sis)
apheresis to remove platelets (for the purpose of donating them to patients in need of platelets)
230
pleural effusion
(PLUR-al ef-YOO-zhun) fluid pouring out into the pleura
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pleuralgia
(plur-AL-jah) pain in the pleura
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pleurisy
(PLUR-ih-see) inflammation of the pleura; another word for pleuritis
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pleuritis
(plur-AI-tis) inflammation of the pleura
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pleurodynia
(plur-oh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the pleura
235
pleuropexy
(ploo-rah-PEK-see) reattachment of the pleura
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pneumoconiosis
(new-moh-con-i-OH-sis) a lung condition caused by dust
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pneumohemothorax
(new-moh-hee-moh-THOR-aks) air and blood in the chest
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pneumonectomy
(new-mon-EK-toe-mee) removal of a lung
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pneumonia
(new-MOH-nee-yah) a lung condition
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pneumonitis
(new-moh-NAI-tis) inflammation of the lung
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pneumothorax
(new-moh-THOR-aks) air in the chest
242
poliomyelitis
(POH-lee-oh-MAI-el-AI-tis) inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
243
polycystic kidney disease
(PAW-lee-SIS-tik KID-nee dih-ZEEZ) disease characterized by the formation of many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys
244
polydipsia
(PAW-lee-DIP-see-ah) excessive thirst
245
polysomnography
(paw-lee-som-NAH-gra-fee)
recording multiple aspects of sleep
246
polyuria
(PAW-lee-YOO-ree-ah) excessive urination
247
positron emission tomography (PET) scan
(PAWZ-ih-trawn ee-MISH-un taw-MAW-gra-fee skan) an imaging procedure that uses radiation (positrons) to produce cross sections of the brain
248
postnatal
(post-NAY-tal) pertaining to after birth
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postpartum
(post-PAR-tum) pertaining to after birth
250
preeclampsia
(PREE-eh-KLAMP-see-ah) condition characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine
251
prenatal
(pree-NAY-tal) pertaining to before birth
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presbycusis
(PREZ-bih-KOO-sis) loss of hearing in old age
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presbyopia
(PREZ-bee-OH-pee-ah) decreased vision caused by old age
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priapism
(PREE-ap-izm) persistent and painful erection
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proctologist
(prok-TAW-loh-jist) specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon
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proctology
(prok-TAW-loh-jee) branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon
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proctoscope
(PROK-toh-skohp) instrument for looking at the anus and rectum
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proctoscopy
(prok-TAW-skoh-pee) procedure for looking at the anus and rectum
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prostatectomy
(PROS-tat-TEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the prostate
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prostatitis
(PROS-tah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the prostate
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prostatomegaly
(PROS-ta-toh-MEH-gah-lee) abnormal enlargement of the prostate
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pruritus
(prur-AI-tis) from Latin, for burning nettle; swollen, raised, itchy areas of the skin
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pseudocyesis
(SOO-doh-sai-EE-sis) false pregnancy
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psychiatrist
(sai-KAI-ah-trist) doctor who specializes in treatment of the mind
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psychiatry
(sai-KAI-ah-tree) branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of the mind
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psychologist
(sai-KAW-loh-jist) doctor who specializes in the study of the mind
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psychology
(sai-KAW-loh-jee) branch of medicine that focuses on the study of the mind
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psychosis
(sai-KOH-sis) a mind condition (involves some sort of break with reality interfering with rational thought or daily functioning)
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psychosomatic
(SAI-koh-soh-MA-tik) pertaining to the relationship between the body and the mind
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pterygium
(ter-IH-jee-um)
winglike growth of conjunctival tissue extending to the cornea (from Greek, for wing)
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pulmonary angiography
(pul-mon-AIR-ee an-jee-AH-grah-fee)
an imaging procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity
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pulmonary edema
(pul-mon-AIR-ee ah-DEE-ma)
swelling in the lungs
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pulmonary embolism
(pul-mon-AIR-ee em-bol-IZ-um)
blockage in the pulmonary blood supply
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pulmonary function testing
(pul-mon-AIR-ee funk-shun TES-ting)
a group of tests used to evaluate the condition of the lungs
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pustule
(PUS-tyool)
from Latin, for little blister; a pus-filled blister
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pyelitis
(PAI-el-AI-tis) inflammation of the renal pelvis
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pyelogram
(PAI-el-oh-GRAM) image of the renal pelvis
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pyelolithotomy
(PAI-el-oh-lih-THAW-toh-mee) incision into a renal pelvis to remove a stone
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pyelonephritis
(PAI-el-oh-neh-FRAI-tis) inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
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pyelopathy
(PAI-el-AW-pah-thee) disease of the renal pelvis
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pyelostomy
(PAI-el-AW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in a renal pelvis
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pyromania
(PAI-roh-MAY-nee-ah) desire to set fires
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pyuria
(pai-YUR-ee-ah)
pus in the urine
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renal angiography
(REE-nal AN-jee-AW-grah-fee)
process of imaging a kidney blood vessel
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renal cell carcinoma
(REE-nal SELL KAR-sih-NOH-mah) cancer of the kidneys; also known as hypernephroma
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renal failure
(REE-nal FAY-el-yur) kidney failure
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retinal
(REH-tih-nal) pertaining to the retina
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retinopathy
(REH-tih-NOP-ah-thee) disease of the retina
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retinopexy
(reh-TIH-noh-PEK-see) surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina
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retrograde pyelogram
(REH-troh-grayd PAI-el-oh-GRAM)
image of the renal pelvis produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney
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rheumatoid arthritis
(ROO-mah-toyd ar-THRAI-tis) inflammation of the joint; called rheumatoid because its symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever
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rhinitis
(rai-NAI-tis) inflammation of the nasal passages
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rhinorrhea
(rai-no-REE-yah)
runny nose
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salpingectomy
(SAL-pin-JEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a fallopian tube
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salpingitis
(SAL-pin-JAI-tis) inflammation of a fallopian tube
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salpingo-oophorectomy
(sal-PING-goh-OH-aw-for-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary
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salpingocele
(sal-PING-goh-seel) hernia of a fallopian tube
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salpingocyesis
(sal-PING-goh-sai-EE-sis)
ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube
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salpingopexy
(sal-PING-goh-PEK-see) surgical fixation of a fallopian tube
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scale
(SKAYL)
skin flaking off
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schizophrenia
(SKIT-zoh-FREH-nee-ah)
a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered speech
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sclerodermatitis
(skleh-roh-der-mah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the skin accompanied by thickening and hardening
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scleronychia
(skleh-raw-NIH-kee-ah) thickening and hardening of the nails
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scoliosis
(SKOH-lee-OH-sis)
crooked back, or abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
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sensorineural hearing loss
(SEN-sor-ee-NIR-al HEER-ing loss) sound is not transmitted from the inner ear to the brain (due to problems with the sense organs or nerves)
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septicemia
(SEP-tih-SEE-mee-ah)
presence of disease-causing microorganisms in the blood
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sialoadenectomy
(sai-AL-oh-AD-en-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a salivary gland
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sialoadenitis
(sai-AL-oh-AD-en-AI-tis) inflammation of the salivary glands
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sialolith
(sai-AL-oh-lith)
stone in the saliva
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sialolithiasis
(sai-AL-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
presence of salivary stones
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sigmoidoscopy
(sig-moy-DAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon
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sinusitis
(sai-nus-AI-tis) inflammation of the sinus
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sleep apnea
(sleep AP-nee-ah)
a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep
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spermatogenesis
(sper-MAT-oh-JIN-eh-sis)
creation of sperm
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spermicide
(SPER-mih-sahyd) agent that kills sperm
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sphygmomanometer
(SFIG-moh-mah-NAW-meh-ter) fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure
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spirometry
(speer-AH-me-tree) a procedure to measure breathing
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splenalgia
(splee-NAL-jah) pain in the spleen
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splenectomy
(spleh-NEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the spleen
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splenitis
(splee-NAI-tis) inflammation of the spleen
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splenodynia
(SPLEE-noh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the spleen
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splenomegaly
(SPLEE-noh-MEH-gah-lee) enlargement of the spleen
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splenorrhexis
(SPLEE-noh-REK-sis) rupture of the spleen
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spondylitis
(spawn-dih-LAI-tis) inflammation of the vertebra
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spondylodynia
(spawn-dih-loh-DAI-nee-ah)
vertebra pain
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spondylolisthesis
(SPAWN-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis)
the slipping or dislocation of a vertebra
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spondylomalacia
(spawn-dih-loh-mah-LAY-shah)
softening of the vertebra
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spondylosis
(SPAWN-dih-LOH-sis) vertebra condition
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spondylosyndesis
(SPAWN-dih-loh-sin-DEE-sis)
fusing together of multiple vertebrae
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spontaneous abortion
(spawn-TAY-nee-is ah-BOR-shun) the naturally occurring termination of pregnancy; also known as a miscarriage.
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sputum
(SPYOO-tum)
mucus discharged from the lungs by coughing
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steatitis
(stay-ah-TAI-tis) inflammation of fat tissue
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steatoma
(STAY-ah-TOH-ma)
a fatty tumor
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sternotomy
(stir-NAW-toh-mee) incision into the sternum
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stomatitis
(STOH-mah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the mouth
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stomatogastric
(stoh-MAT-oh-GAS-trik) pertaining to the mouth and stomach
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strabismus
(struh-BIZ-mus)
condition where the eyes deviate when looking at the same object (from Latin, for to squint)
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stress urinary incontinence
(stress YUR-ih-NAR-ee in-CON-tih-nentz)
loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure
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stroke
(STROHK) loss of brain function caused by interruption of blood flow/supply to the brain
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subcutaneous
(sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) pertaining to beneath the skin
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subdural hematoma
(sub-DIR-al HEE-mah-TOH-mah) a hematoma located beneath the dura
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syncope
(SIN-koh-pee) fainting; losing consciousness due to temporary loss of blood flow to the brain
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tachycardia
(TAK-ih-KAR-dee-ah) rapid heartbeat
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tachypnea
(ta-KIP-nee-yah) rapid breathing
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tarsoptosis
(tar-sawp-TOH-sis)
flat feet
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tenalgia
(ten-AL-jah)
tendon pain
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tendonitis
(TEN-dah-NAI-tis) tendon inflammation
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tenorrhaphy
(ten-OR-ah-fee)
suture of a tendon
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testicular carcinoma
(tes-TIK-yoo-lar KAR-sih-NOH-mah) testicular cancer
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testitis
(tes-TAI-tis) inflammation of the testicles and epididymis
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thoracalgia
(thor-a-KAL-jah)
chest pain
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thoracentesis
(thor-a-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the chest
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thoracocentesis
(thor-a-koh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the chest
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thoracoscopy
(thor-a-KOS-koh-pee) examination of the chest
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thoracostomy
(thor-a-KOS-toe-mee) creation of an opening in the chest
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thoracotomy
(thor-a-KAH-toe-mee) incision into the chest
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thrombocyte
(THROM-boh-sait)
cell that helps blood clot (also known as a platelet)
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thromboembolism
(THROM-boh-EM-boh-LIZ-um)
blockage of a vessel (embolism) caused by a clot that has broken off from where it formed
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thrombolytic
(THROM-boh-LIH-tik) drug that breaks down blood clots
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thrombophlebitis
(THROM-boh-fleh-BAI-tis)
inflammation of a vein caused by a clot
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thrombosis
(throm-BOH-sis) formation of a blood clot
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thrombus
(THROM-bus)
blood clot
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thymectomy
(thai-MEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the thymus
364
thyroid function tests
(THAI-roid FUNK-shun TESTS)
tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid
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thyroidectomy
(THAI-roid-EK-toh-mee) removal of the thyroid
366
thyroiditis
(THAI-roid-AI-tis) inflammation of the thyroid
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thyroidotomy
(THAI-roid-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the thyroid
368
thyroidotoxin
(thai-ROI-doh-TOK-sin) substance poisonous to the thyroid gland
369
thyrotoxicosis
(THAI-roh-TOKS-ih-KOH-sis) condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone (an extreme version of this is known as a thyroid storm)
370
thyrotropin
(THAI-roh-TROH-pin) hormone that stimulates the thyroid
371
tibialgia
(tih-bee-AL-ja)
tibia (shin) pain
372
tinnitus
(tih-NAI-tis)
ringing in the ears (from Latin, for to ring or jingle)
373
tocodynagraph
(TOH-koh-DAI-nah-GRAF) instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions
374
tocolytic
(TOH-koh-LIH-tik)
agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions
375
tonometer
(TOH-naw-MEE-tir) instrument for measuring tension or pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure)
376
tonsillectomy
(TON-sil-EK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a tonsil
377
tonsillitis
(TON-sil-AI-tis) inflammation of a tonsil
378
tracheostomy
(tray-kee-AH-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in the trachea
379
tracheotomy
(tray-kee-AH-toe-mee) incision into the trachea
380
transdermal
(trans-DER-mal) pertaining to through the skin
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transesophageal electrocardiogram
(TRANZ-eh-SOF-ah-JEE-al eh-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-oh-GRAM) record of the heart using sound waves performed by inserting a sonograph into the esophagus
382
transfusion
(tranz-FYOO-zhun) infusion into a patient of blood from another source
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transient ischemic attack (TIA)
(TRAN-zee-ent ih-SKEE-mik ah-TAK) a mini-stroke caused by the blockage of a blood vessel that resolves (goes away) within 24 hours
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transrectal ultrasonography
(TRANZ-REK-tal UL-trah-soh-NAW-grah-fee) procedure involving a probe inserted into the rectum using high-frequency sound waves to scan through the rectum to nearby tissue (most commonly, the prostate)
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transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
(TRANS-yoo-REE-thral ree-SEK- shun of the PROS-tayt) procedure of removing all or part of the prostate by the insertion of a resectoscope into the urethra
386
transvaginal sonography
(TRANZ-VAJ-ih-nal soh-NAW-grah-fee) imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina
387
trichomegaly
(tri-koh-MEG-ah-lee) abnormally thick hair
388
trichomycosis
(trik-koh-mai-KOH-sis) a fungal condition of the hair
389
tumor
(TOO-mur) a large solid mass
390
tympanocentesis
(tim-PAN-oh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the eardrum
391
tympanoplasty
(tim-PAN-oh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of the eardrum
392
tympanostomy
(TIM-pan-AW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in the eardrum
393
ulcer
(UL-sir) from Latin, for sore; a sore
394
ultrasonography
(UL-trah-soh-NAW-grah-fee) imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves
395
uremia
(yoo-REE-mee-ah) presence of urinary waste in the blood
396
ureteritis
(yoo-REE-ter-AI-tis) inflammation of a ureter
397
ureteroplasty
(yoo-REE-ter-oh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of a ureter
398
ureteropyelonephritis
(yoo-REE-ter-oh-PAI-el-oh-neh-FRAI-tis) inflammation of a kidney, renal pelvis, and ureter
399
urethritis
(yoo-ree-THRAI-tis) inflammation of the urethra
400
urethrocele
(yoo-REE-throh-seel) hernia or prolapse of the urethra into the vagina
401
urethrocystitis
(yoo-REE-throh-sis-TAI-tis) inflammation of the urethra and bladder
402
urethrodynia
(yoo-REE-throh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the urethra
403
urethrorrhea
(yoo-REE-throh-REE-ah) discharge from the urethra
404
urethroscopy
(yoo-ree-THRAW-skoh-pee) process of examining the urethra
405
urethrostenosis
(yoo-REE-throh-steh-NOH-sis) narrowing of the urethra
406
urinalysis
(YUR-ih-NAL-ih-sis) analysis of the urine
407
urinary catheterization
(YUR-ih-NAR-ee KATH-eh-ter-ih-ZAY-shun) insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine
408
urinary tract infection (UTI)
(YUR-ih-NAR-ee trakt in-FEK-shun) infection of the urinary tract
409
urodynia
(YUR-oh-DAI-nee-ah) painful urination
410
urologist
(yur-AW-loh-jist) specialist in the urinary tract
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urology
(yur-AW-loh-jee) study of the urinary tract
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urticaria
(ur-tih-KAR-ee-ah) swollen raised itchy areas of the skin
413
vaginitis
(VAJ-ih-NAI-tis) inflammation of the vagina
414
vaginodynia
(VAJ-ih-noh-DAI-nee-ah) vaginal pain
415
vaginoperineoplasty
(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-NEE-oh-PLAS-tee) suture of the vagina and perineum
416
vaginoperineorrhaphy
(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-nee-OR-ah-fee) suture of the vagina and perineum
417
vaginoperineotomy
(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-nee-AW-toh-mee) incision into the vagina and perineum
418
vaginoplasty
(vah-JI-noh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of the vagina
419
valvotomy
(val-VAW-toh-mee) incision into a heart valve
420
valvuloplasty
(VAL-vyoo-loh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of a heart valve
421
varicocele
(VAR-ih-koh-SEEL) overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor
422
varicose veins
(VAR-ih-kohs VAYNS) enlarged, dilated vein toward the surface of the skin
423
vasectomy
(vah-SEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the vas deferens
424
vasoconstrictor
(VAS-oh-kin-STRIK-tor) drug that constricts or narrows the diameter of a blood vessel
425
vasodilator
(VAS-oh-DAI-lay-tor) drug that causes the relaxation or expansion of a blood vessel
426
vasovasostomy
(VAS-oh-vah-SAW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening between two vessels; technical term for a vasectomy reversal
427
vena cava
(VEE-nah CAY-vah) large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the body and returns it to the heart
428
venogram
(VEE-noh-gram) record of a vein
429
ventilation—perfusion scan
(ven-ti-LAY-shun—per-FYOO-shun skan) a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow (ventilation) or blood flow (perfusion)
430
ventricular septal defect (VSD)
(ven-TRIK-yoo-lar SEP-tal DEE-fekt) defect/flaw in the septum that divides the two ventricles of the heart
431
verruca
(vah-ROO-kah) from Latin, for wart; a wart
432
vertigo
(VER-tih-goh) sensation of moving through space (while stationary); from Latin, for to whirl around
433
vesicle
(VEH-sih-kul) from Latin, for little bladder; a small blister
434
vesicovaginal fistula
(VES-ih-koh-VAJ-ih-nal FIS-tyoo-lah) abnormal opening between the urinary bladder and the vagina
435
vitiligo
(vih-tih-LAI-goh) see patch
436
voiding cystourethrogram
(VOI-ding SIS-toh-yoo-REE-throh-GRAM) imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination
437
vulvitis
(vul-VAI-tis) inflammation of the vulva
438
vulvodynia
(VUL-voh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the vulva
439
xanthoderma
(zan-thoh-DER-mah) yellow skin
440
xanthoma
(zan-THOH-mah) a yellow tumor
441
xanthosis
(zan-THOH-sis) yellowing of the skin
442
xenograft
(ZEE-noh-graft) see heterograft
443
xeroderma
(zeh-roh-DER-mah) dry skin
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xerophthalmia
(ZER-off-THAL-mee-ah) dry eyes
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xerosis
(ze-ROH-sis) condition of dryness
