Medical Terminology

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Acute

Answer 1

of sudden onset

having a short course

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Adhesion

Answer 2

abnormal fibrous union of tissues

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Adipose

Answer 3

fat/fatty

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Adrenal Gland

Answer 4

Paired glands, located near the kidneys

produce various hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol

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Aerobic

Answer 5

able to survive only in the presence of oxygen

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Aerophagia

Answer 6

swallowing of air

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Albumin

Answer 7

major protein of blood plasma that is produced in the liver

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Ambulate

Answer 8

to walk

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Anaerobic

Answer 9

able to survive only in the absence of oxygen

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Anemia

Answer 10

condition characterized by a lower than normal red blood cell count

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Anorexia

Answer 11

lack of appetite

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Anterior

Answer 12

pertaining to the front of the body

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Antiemetic

Answer 13

agent that combats nausea and vomiting

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Antigen

Answer 14

any substance that induces an immunes response by the body

antibody formation

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Antitussive

Answer 15

agent that combats coughing

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Anuria

Answer 16

the absence of urine formation

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Apnea

Answer 17

temporary absence or cessation of breathing

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Arrhythmia

Answer 18

variation in rhythm of heart

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Asepsis

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lack of infection or contamination by microorganisms

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Aspirate

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to remove fluid or gas from cavity by suction

to inhale

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Asymptomatic

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showing no signs of disease

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Atrophy

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wasting away of a part

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Atypical

Answer 23

unusual

deviating from normal

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Benign

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not malignant

with favorable prognosis

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Bilateral

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occurring on two sides

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Biopsy

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removal of small amount of tissues from the body for examination, usually microscopic

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Brady

Answer 27

slow | *bradycardia*

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Bronchitits

Answer 28

inflammation of the bronchi

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Calculus/Calculi

Answer 29

a stone of concretion formed inside the body usually formed of mineral salts

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Cancer

Answer 30

a malignant tumor

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Carcinoma

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an invasive, malignant tumor arising from epithelial tissues

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Carditis

Answer 32

inflammation of the heart

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Cataract

Answer 33

opacity of the lens of the eye

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Centesis

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Perforation or tapping a body cavity or organ using a needle, aspirator or trochar

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Chronic

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persisting over a long period of time

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Coagulation

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clot formation

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Colitis

Answer 37

inflammation of the colon

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Conjucntiva

Answer 38

membrane that lines the inner eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eyeball

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Cortisone

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a major hormone produced by the adrenal gland

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Cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes and skin caused by poor tissue oxygenation

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Cystitis

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inflammation (by infection) of the urinary bladder

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Cytology

Answer 42

study of cells

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Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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Distal

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farthest from the central axis of the body

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Diuresis

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increased production of urine

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Diuretic

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agent that increases urine production

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Dorsal

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pertaining to the back

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Dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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Encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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Endocarditis

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inflammation of the lining of the heart chambers

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Enucleation

Answer 51

surgical removal of the eye

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Epistaxis

Answer 52

bleeding from the nose

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Erythrocyte

Answer 53

red blood cell

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Gastritis

Answer 54

inflammation of the stomach

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Hematoma

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localized collection of blood in an organ, space, or tissu

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