Medical Terminology Flashcards
(263 cards)
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abduct
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draw away from the median line of the body
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abscess
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localized collection of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces
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acetabulum
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socket in the pelvis within which the head of the femur sits
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acromioclavicular joint
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shoulder - collarbone junction
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acute
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having a short and relatively severe course
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adduct
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draw toward the median line of the body
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allesthesia
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the circumstance whereby a sensation such as pain or touch is experienced at a point remote from that at which the stimulus occurs
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anastomosis
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a connection between two vessels
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bariatrics
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the study of overweight, its causes, prevention, and treatment
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basilar
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pertaining to a base or basal part
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benign
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not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery
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bicuspid
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having two cusps or points; bicuspid valve of the heart; pre-molar tooth
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brachial plexus
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(not brachioplexus) a network of vessels and nerves in the shoulder/arm region
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bronchiectasis
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dilation of the bronchial tubes
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bruit
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sound of murmur heard in auscultation, especially an abnormal one
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canines
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teeth immediately lateral to the incisors
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cardiology
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the study of the heart and its functions
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cerebrospinal
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(not cerebral spinal) pertaining to the brain and spinal cord
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cervical
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pertaining to the part of the spine connecting the head and trunk; pertaining to a constricted part of an organ
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cesarean section
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(not capitalized) a surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus, performed to deliver a fetus
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cholecystectomy
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excision of the gallbladder
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chronic
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persisting over a long period of time
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creatinine
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substance found in muscle and blood and excreted in the urine
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cuspid
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having one cusp or point; canine tooth
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D & C
dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus
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discogram
graphic record of the view of an intervertebral disk
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dorsal
pertaining to the back or the position more toward the back; same as posterior in human anatomy
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dysphagia
difficulty in swallowing
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ecchymosis
small hemorrhagic spot on the skin - larger than a petechia
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edema
presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body
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encephalopathy
any degenerative disease of the brain
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fasciculated
clustered together or occurring in bundles
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fasciitis
inflammation of a fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that lies deep under the skin
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fibrillation
a small, local, involuntary contraction of musclefibrosis: formation of fibrous tissue
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fibula
the outer and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg
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foramenotomy
the operation of removing the roof of the intervertebral foramina for the relief of nerve root compression
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fundus
the bottom of base of anything - e.g., uterus, eye
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gallbladder
small, pear-shaped muscular sac, located under the right lobe of the liver, in which bile secreted by the liver is stored until needed by the body for digestion
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gastroenteritis
an acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
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geriatric
pertaining to the treatment of the aged
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glioblastoma
a rapidly growing tumor
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gynecology
the branch of medicine which treats diseases of the genital tract in women
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H & P
history and physical
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humerus
the bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow
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hypotension
abnormally low blood pressure
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hypoxia
reduction of sufficient oxygen in tissues in spite of adequate blood supply
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ileum
a portion of the small intestine
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ileus
a bowel obstruction
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ilium
pelvis; part of the hipbone
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incisors
the four anterior teeth in either jaw
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infarction
formation of an infarct (generally, a necrosis of tissue due to an obstruction of circulation); commonly myocardial infarction or heart attack
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keloid
an elevated, irregularly-shaped scar
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kymograph
an instrument for recording variations or undulations, arterial or other
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laminectomy
excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra
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laminotomy
division of the lamina of a vertebra
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laparoscopy
examination of the interior of the abdomen by means of instrument called a laparoscope
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lavage
the irrigation or washing out of an organ, such as a stomach or bowel
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lordosis
abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine
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lumbar
pertaining to the part of the back between the thorax and the pelvis
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luxation
dislocation in which bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint cavity
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meninges
the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord
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metastasis
the transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it
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molars
posterior teeth which are used for grinding food
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musculoskeletal
pertaining to or comprising the skeleton and the muscles
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nephrology
scientific study of the kidney, its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology
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neurology
that branch of medical science which deals with the nervous system
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neuron
any of the conducting cells of the nervous system
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nystagmus
involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball
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oophorectomy
the removal of any ovary or ovaries
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oophorocystectomy
excision of an ovarian cyst
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ophthalmology
the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions and diseases of the eye
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orthopedics
that branch of surgery and medical science which is specially concerned with the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures
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palpate
to examine by the hands; to feel
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paracentesis
aspiration
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patella
kneecap
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perfusion
the passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ
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petechia, plural petechiae
a tiny red spot on the skin, but usually used in the plural
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phalanges
any of the bones of the fingers or toes
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pituitary
gland found at the base of the brain
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plantar fasciitis
inflammation of the fascia of the sole of the foot
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pulmonology
the medical science concerned with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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refraction
the deviation of light in passing obliquely from one medium to another; the process of determining the refractive errors of the eye and their correction by glasses
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Raynaud's disease
vascular disorder characterized by ischemia of the fingers or toes
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sphygmomanometer
an instrument for measuring blood pressure in arteries
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spondylitis
inflammation of one or more vertebrae
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spondylosis
degenerative changes of vertebrae
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spondylolisthesis
forward displacement of lumbar vertebra(e)
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stapedectomy
surgical creation of a small opening in the stapes
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sternum
the breast bone; the bone connection with the clavicles and the first seven ribs
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syncope
temporary suspension of consciousness, a faint or swoon
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synovial
of, or pertaining to, synovia which is a viscid fluid contained in joint cavities; also called synovial fluid
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thoracic
pertaining to or affecting the chest
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tibia
the inner and larger bone of the lower leg; the shin bone
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triage
the sorting out and classification of casualties of war or other disaster to determine priority of need and proper place of treatment
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uvula
most commonly refers to the uvula palatine, the small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate above the root of the tongue
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venous
of or pertaining to the veins
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viscid
sticky; thick
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xiphoid
shaped like a sword, as in xiphoid process
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PREFIX
a-
without/absence of
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ab-
away from
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ad-
to/toward
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ante-
before
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an-
without
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bi-
two
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brady-
slow
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contra-
against
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ecto-
outside
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endo-
within
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exo-
outside
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glyc-
sweet
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hyper-
above
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hypo-
below
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im-
not
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infra-
under/below
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inter-
between
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intra-
inside
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mal-
bad
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macro-
large
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meso-
middle
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meta-
after
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mut-
change
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patho-
disease
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peri-
surrounding
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retro-
back
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sub-
under/below
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supra-
above
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super-
over/above
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tachy-
fast
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trans-
through, across, beyond
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ultra-
beyond, excess
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SUFFIX
-algia
pain
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-asis
condition
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-asthenia
weakness
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-ectomy
excision, surgical removal
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-emia
blood condition
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-genic
producing, causing
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SUFFIX
-itia, itis
inflammation
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-lysis
reduction, desstruction
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-megaly
enlargement
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-oma
tumor, swelling
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-oscopy, -osopy, -opsy
to view
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-ostomy
creation of artificial opening
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-pathy
disease
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SUFFIX
-penia
insufficiency
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-plegia
paralysis
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-pnea
breathing
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-sclerosis
hardening
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-sepsis
infection
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-stasis
control/stop
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SUFFIX
-tropic
influencing
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ROOT WORD
bronch
windpipe
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cardi
heart
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carp
wrist
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cutane
skin
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cyst
bladder
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cyt
cell
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derm
skin
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dors
back
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encephal
brain
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enter
intestines
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erythr
red
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gangli
swelling
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gastr
stomach
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hema
blood
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hepat
liver
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homeo
same
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lact
milk
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leuko
white
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lip
fat
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mening
membrane
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morph
shape/form
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myo
muscle
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nephr
kidney
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olfact
to smell
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oo
egg, ovum
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oss, oste
bone
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phleb
vein
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pleur
rib
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pod
foot
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proct
rectum
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psych
mind
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puber
adult
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pyr
fever
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ren
kidney
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scler
hard
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somat
body
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strat
layer
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thromb
clot
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ven
vein
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AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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Alzheimer's Disease
a presenile dementia
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ancillary
is a nonmedical term
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anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
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apnea
a temporary cessation of breathing
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axillary
of or relating to the armpit
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cardiorrhaphy
suturing of the heart muscle
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cephalography
radiography of the head
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DNA
DioxyriboNucleic Acid
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electrocaradiogram
ECG, EKG. The record produced by electrocardiography. A tracing representing the heart's electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart
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emphysema
any pathologic accumulation of air in tissue or organs
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endocrines
secreting internally. Pertaining to internal secretions; hormonal
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endoplasm
the central portion of the cytoplasm of a cell
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erythrocyte
red blood cells
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fracture commimuted
a fracture in which the bone is crushed or splintered
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depressed
a fracture of the skull in which a fragment is depressed
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impacted
a fracture in which one fragment is firmly driven into the other
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open
a fracture in which a wound through the adjacent or overlying soft tissue communicates with the outside of the body; this must be considered a surgical emergency
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hormones
what the endocrine system manufactures
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human immunodeficiency virus
the virus which causes AIDS
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insulin
a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the blood
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Kaposi's sarcoma
a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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mandible
the jaw
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maxillary
of or relating to the upper jaw
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oncologist
specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats cancer
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ophthalmologist
specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions of the eye
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orthopedist
a doctor who corrects congenital of functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing
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papillary
papillary muscle: small muscles within the heart that anchor the heart valves
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pivot
a joint allowing motion around a vertical axis
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pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura, the linings surrounding the lungs
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pneumatosis
air or gas in an abnormal location in the body
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podiatrist
foot specialist
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presenile dementia
name given to dementia of the Alzheimer type when it occurs in persons younger than 65
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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tachygraph
a device to record the rate of blood flow
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venectomy
excision of a vein, or a segment of a vein
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viral pneumonitis
any of numerous pneumonias caused by a virus, such as an adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, etc.
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anesthetic
a drug or agent used to abolish the sensation of pain
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SUFFIX
-algia
pain
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angina pectoris
this is a characteristic pain in connection with disease of the heart
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arrhythmia
variation from the normal rhythm, especially of the heartbeat
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COMBINING FORM
arthr/o
joint
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aseptic
free from infection, a.k.a. sterile
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bone(s) atlas
the first cervical vertebra, the uppermost bone of the vertebral column which supports the skull
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clavicle
the collarbone
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femur
the thigh bone. The largest and strongest bone of the body
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frontal
the bones which form the forehead and help form the orbital cavities
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occipital
the bone in the lower back part of the skull between the parietal and temporal bones
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parietal
one of two bones which together form the roof and sides of the skull
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patella
the kneecap
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scapula
the flat triangular bone in the back of the shoulder
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skull
a bone of the skeleton which is unable to regenerate if a part of it is removed
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sternum
the narrow, flat bone in the median line of the thorax in front. It consists of three portions distinguished as the manubrium, the gladiolus, and the ensiform of xiphoid process. a.k.a. breastbone
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temporal
a bone on both sides of the skull at its base
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tibia
the inner and thicker of the two bones of the leg between the knee and the ankle
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ulna
the inner and larger bone of the forearm, on the side opposite the thumb
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congenital condition
a condition that exists from birth
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SUFFIX
-dynia
pain
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SUFFIX
-ectomy
cutting out, to excise, to remove
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epiphyseal
pertaining to the end of a long bone, usually wider than the shaft
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glycohemia
presence of glucose (sugar) in the blood; a.k.a. glycemia
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hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
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logorrhea
talk too much
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manubrium
Latin: handle. In anatomy, it refers to a handlelike structure or part
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orbicularis
muscles surrounding the eye
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palpitation
a heartbeat that is unusually strong, rapid, or irregular enough to make the person aware of it
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pediatrics
branch of medical science that treats children
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placenta
the circular mass within the uterus that establishes communication between the mother and child by way of the umbilical cord
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purulent
that which has the character of pus
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tachycardia
abnormally rapid heartbeat
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trauma
injury
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Valium
the most likely source to find the meaning of the drug "Valium" would be in a drug reference book or an online prescription medicine website
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vertigo
dizziness
