Medical Terminologies Flashcards
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What does ‘Acute’ refer to in medical terms?
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Sudden onset of a condition
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Define ‘Chronic’ in a medical context.
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Long-lasting condition
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What does ‘Idiopathic’ mean?
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Unknown cause
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Is ‘Benign’ a term used for cancerous or non-cancerous conditions?
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Non-cancerous
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What does ‘Malignant’ indicate?
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Cancerous
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What does it mean if a condition is ‘Asymptomatic’?
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No symptoms present
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What is a ‘Diagnosis’?
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Identification of a disease
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What is meant by ‘Prognosis’?
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Expected disease outcome
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What does ‘Remission’ signify?
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Disease symptoms disappear
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What is an ‘Exacerbation’?
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Worsening of a disease
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What is ‘Palliative’ care?
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Relieves symptoms without curing
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What does ‘Relapse’ refer to?
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Return of a disease
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Define ‘Anomaly’.
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Irregularity or abnormality
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What is ‘Edema’?
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Swelling due to fluid retention
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What does ‘Hemorrhage’ mean?
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Excessive bleeding
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What is ‘Necrosis’?
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Death of tissue
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What does ‘Sepsis’ indicate?
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Life-threatening infection
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What is ‘Inflammation’?
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Body’s response to injury
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What does ‘Lesion’ refer to?
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Abnormal tissue change
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What is a ‘Contusion’?
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Bruise
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Define ‘Laceration’.
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Deep cut or tear
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What is ‘Trauma’?
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Physical injury
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What does ‘Biopsy’ involve?
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Tissue sample examination
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What does ‘Metastasis’ mean?
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Spread of cancer
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What is 'Hypoxia'?
Low oxygen in tissues
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Define 'Hyperplasia'.
Excessive tissue growth
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What does 'Atrophy' refer to?
Tissue or organ shrinkage
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What is 'Cyanosis'?
Bluish skin due to low oxygen
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What does 'Hypotension' mean?
Low blood pressure
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What is 'Hypertension'?
High blood pressure
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Define 'Bradycardia'.
Slow heart rate
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What does 'Tachycardia' indicate?
Fast heart rate
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What does 'Dyspnea' refer to?
Difficulty breathing
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What does 'Malaise' mean?
General discomfort or weakness
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Is a person 'Febrile' experiencing a fever?
Yes
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What does 'Afebrile' mean?
No fever present
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What is 'Anemia'?
Low red blood cell count
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What does 'Hypoglycemia' indicate?
Low blood sugar
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What is 'Hyperglycemia'?
High blood sugar
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What does 'Dehydration' refer to?
Lack of body fluids
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What is a 'Hematoma'?
Collection of blood outside vessels
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What does 'Contagious' mean?
Easily spread disease
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What does 'Immunocompromised' signify?
Weak immune system
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What does 'Nosocomial' refer to?
Hospital-acquired infection
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What does 'Syndrome' mean?
Group of symptoms occurring together
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What is the 'Cranium'?
Skull
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What does 'Mandible' refer to?
Lower jawbone
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Define 'Clavicle'.
Collarbone
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What is the 'Scapula'?
Shoulder blade
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What does 'Sternum' refer to?
Breastbone
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What is the 'Humerus'?
Upper arm bone
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What does 'Radius' refer to?
Forearm bone (thumb side)
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What is the 'Ulna'?
Forearm bone (pinky side)
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What is the 'Femur'?
Thigh bone
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What does 'Tibia' refer to?
Shin bone
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What is the 'Fibula'?
Calf bone
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What does 'Patella' mean?
Kneecap
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What are 'Vertebrae'?
Spinal bones
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Define 'Pelvis'.
Hip bone structure
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What is the 'Coccyx'?
Tailbone
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What does 'Thorax' refer to?
Chest region
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What is the 'Abdomen'?
Belly area
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What is the function of the 'Diaphragm'?
Muscle for breathing
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What does 'Pericardium' refer to?
Heart's protective membrane
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What is the 'Endocardium'?
Inner lining of the heart
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What is the 'Myocardium'?
Heart muscle
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What does 'Atrium' mean?
Upper chamber of the heart
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What is a 'Ventricle'?
Lower chamber of the heart
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What is the 'Aorta'?
Largest artery
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What does 'Vena Cava' refer to?
Largest vein
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Define 'Trachea'.
Windpipe
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What are 'Bronchi'?
Main airways to lungs
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What are 'Alveoli'?
Air sacs in lungs
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What is the 'Esophagus'?
Tube from throat to stomach
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What is the function of the 'Stomach'?
Digestive organ
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What does 'Duodenum' refer to?
First part of the small intestine
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What is the 'Ileum'?
Last part of the small intestine
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What does 'Colon' refer to?
Large intestine
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What is the function of the 'Liver'?
Detoxifying organ
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What does 'Gallbladder' do?
Stores bile
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What is the function of the 'Pancreas'?
Produces insulin and enzymes
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What do 'Kidneys' do?
Filter blood and produce urine
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What are 'Ureters'?
Tubes from kidneys to bladder
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What is the 'Bladder'?
Stores urine
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What does 'Urethra' refer to?
Urine exit tube
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What is the 'Epidermis'?
Outer skin layer
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What is the 'Dermis'?
Inner skin layer
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What does 'Sebaceous gland' produce?
Oil
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What is the function of the 'Hypothalamus'?
Brain control center
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What does the 'Pituitary gland' do?
Master hormone gland
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What is the role of the 'Thyroid gland'?
Regulates metabolism
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What do 'Adrenal glands' produce?
Stress hormones
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What are 'Ovaries'?
Female reproductive glands
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What do 'Testes' refer to?
Male reproductive glands
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What is the function of the 'Spleen'?
Blood-filtering organ
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What does 'Diabetes Mellitus' refer to?
Blood sugar disorder
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What is 'Hyperthyroidism'?
Overactive thyroid
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What does 'Hypothyroidism' mean?
Underactive thyroid
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What is 'Myocardial Infarction'?
Heart attack
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What does 'Stroke' indicate?
Brain blood flow blockage
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What is 'Pneumonia'?
Lung infection
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What does 'Asthma' refer to?
Breathing disorder
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What is 'COPD'?
Chronic lung disease
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What does 'Tuberculosis' mean?
Bacterial lung infection
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What is 'Hepatitis'?
Liver inflammation
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What does 'Cirrhosis' refer to?
Liver scarring
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What is 'Appendicitis'?
Inflamed appendix
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What does 'Gastritis' mean?
Stomach inflammation
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What is a 'Peptic Ulcer'?
Stomach lining erosion
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What does 'Nephritis' refer to?
Kidney inflammation
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What is 'Osteoporosis'?
Weak bones
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What does 'Rheumatoid Arthritis' mean?
Joint inflammation
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What is 'Gout'?
Uric acid buildup in joints
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What does 'Anemia' indicate?
Low red blood cell count
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What is 'Leukemia'?
Blood cancer
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What does 'Lymphoma' refer to?
Lymphatic system cancer
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What is 'Melanoma'?
Skin cancer
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What does 'Carcinoma' mean?
Cancerous tumor
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What is 'Glaucoma'?
Eye pressure disorder
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What does 'Cataract' refer to?
Cloudy eye lens
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What is 'Epilepsy'?
Seizure disorder
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What does 'Parkinson’s Disease' indicate?
Movement disorder
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What is 'Alzheimer’s Disease'?
Memory loss disorder
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What does 'Multiple Sclerosis' mean?
Nervous system disease
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What is 'Fibromyalgia'?
Muscle pain disorder
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What does 'Meningitis' refer to?
Brain and spinal cord infection
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What is 'Sepsis'?
Blood infection
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What does 'HIV/AIDS' signify?
Immune system failure
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What is 'Psoriasis'?
Skin autoimmune disease
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Define 'Eczema'.
Skin inflammation
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What does 'Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)' mean?
Hormonal disorder
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What is 'Endometriosis'?
Abnormal uterus tissue growth
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What does 'Infertility' refer to?
Inability to conceive
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What is 'Malnutrition'?
Poor nutrient intake
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What does 'Obesity' mean?
Excess body fat
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What is 'Depression'?
Mood disorder
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What does 'Anxiety' refer to?
Excessive worry disorder
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What is 'Schizophrenia'?
Mental disorder
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What does 'Bipolar Disorder' mean?
Mood swings disorder
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What is 'Autism'?
Neurodevelopmental disorder
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What does 'Insomnia' refer to?
Sleep disorder
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What is a 'Migraine'?
Severe headache
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What does 'Hernia' mean?
Organ protrusion
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What are 'Varicose Veins'?
Swollen veins
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What does 'Appendectomy' refer to?
Appendix removal
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What is a 'Biopsy'?
Tissue sample removal
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What does 'Colonoscopy' involve?
Colon examination
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What is 'Endoscopy'?
Internal organ examination
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What does 'Gastrectomy' mean?
Stomach removal
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What is a 'Mastectomy'?
Breast removal
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What does 'Hysterectomy' refer to?
Uterus removal
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What is a 'Cholecystectomy'?
Gallbladder removal
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What does 'Nephrectomy' mean?
Kidney removal
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What is a 'Laparotomy'?
Abdominal surgery
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What does 'Angioplasty' involve?
Blood vessel widening
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What is 'CABG'?
Heart bypass surgery
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What does 'C-section' refer to?
Surgical childbirth
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What is a 'Craniotomy'?
Skull surgery
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What does 'Thoracotomy' mean?
Chest surgery
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What is a 'Tracheostomy'?
Opening in trachea
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What does 'Ventilation' refer to?
Assisted breathing
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What is 'Amputation'?
Limb removal
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What does 'Dialysis' mean?
Blood filtering
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What is 'Cataract Surgery'?
Eye lens replacement
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What does 'Chemotherapy' refer to?
Cancer treatment
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What is 'Radiation Therapy'?
Cancer radiation treatment
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What are 'Sutures'?
Stitches
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What is a 'Blood Transfusion'?
Blood transfer
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What does 'Lithotripsy' involve?
Kidney stone treatment
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What is 'Herniorrhaphy'?
Surgical repair of a hernia
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What does 'Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant' refer to?
Bone marrow transplant
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What is a 'Laminectomy'?
Spinal surgery to relieve pressure on nerves
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What does 'Liposuction' mean?
Fat removal procedure
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What is a 'Myringotomy'?
Surgical incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure
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What does 'Neurosurgery' involve?
Surgery of the nervous system (brain & spinal cord)
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What is an 'Oophorectomy'?
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries
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What does 'Orchidectomy' mean?
Surgical removal of one or both testicles
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What is 'Pacemaker Insertion'?
Implanting a device to regulate heartbeats
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What does 'Pancreatectomy' refer to?
Surgical removal of the pancreas
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What is a 'Phlebectomy'?
Surgical removal of varicose veins
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What does 'Prostatectomy' mean?
Surgical removal of the prostate gland
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What is 'Reconstructive Surgery'?
Restoring appearance or function after injury
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What does 'Rhinoplasty' involve?
Nose reshaping surgery
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What is a 'Splenectomy'?
Surgical removal of the spleen
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What does 'Tonsillectomy' refer to?
Surgical removal of the tonsils
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What is 'Total Hip Replacement'?
Replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial one
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What does 'Total Knee Replacement' mean?
Replacing a damaged knee joint
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What is a 'Thyroidectomy'?
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland
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What does 'Tympanoplasty' refer to?
Surgical repair of the eardrum
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What is a 'Vasectomy'?
Male sterilization procedure
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What does the 'Whipple Procedure' involve?
Surgery to remove part of the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct
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What is 'Skin Grafting'?
Transplanting healthy skin to a damaged area
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What does 'Debridement' mean?
Removal of dead or infected tissue
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What is a 'Colostomy'?
Creating an opening in the colon to divert waste
