Medical Terminology for CMA Flashcards

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erythr/o

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absence of color

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sameness/unchanging

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an imaginary flat field point of reference in 3-dimensional objects

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vertical plane passes through the body dividing into front (anterior) and back (posterior) portions

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front references front of organism

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back references back of organism

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horizontal plane divides into | upper (superior) and lower (inferior) portions

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vertical plane passes through the body, dividing the body into right and left portions

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divides the body equally into 2 parts; equal right and left

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references the furthest away from the main trunk of body he wrist is distal to the elbow

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references the closest to the main trunk of body he elbow is proximal to the fingers

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references front of trunk

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references back of trunk *dorsal also refers to top of foot

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cyst | a sac with fluid inside

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belly button

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Pertaining to the ‘belly | button’ or umbilicus

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pertaining to above the stomach

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pertaining to below the stomach (“far below” the stomach)

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pertaining to below the ribs (chondr/o) right and left

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lying down on back, facing the ceiling

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lying down on abdomen, facing the floor

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to go away; as to move arm away from trunk of body

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from, away from, off

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condition of

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to move toward the trunk of body; to “add to”

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to, toward; near

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to bend the extremity

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to bend; to move a joint

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to stretch out the extremity

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to stretch

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to exit, go out

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identifies a disease or disorder

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prediction of the outcome of the disease or disorder

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condition with rapid onset, severe course, and of a relatively short duration

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condition of long duration or repeated episodes; may be controlled, but not cured chronic (repeated) ear infections in children, leukemia

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can be measured or observed by the health professional Measured with a ruler, sphygmomamometer (blood pressure), palpable (feel by hands – pulse or size of tumor), or viewed (as vomiting) High Blood Pressure is a sign.

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sensation felt by the patient intensity of pain, nausea, dizziness, faint Sharp pain in my lower back.

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refers to x-rays

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refers to a process or procedure to record a body image, actions, or electrical impulses of the body.

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refers to the actual record of the process or procedure.

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refers to the graphic machine used in the process or procedure

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injection of radiopaque dye into arteries with X-Ray to follow the dye

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the process of having an X-Ray taken | Radiogram is the actual record – the X-Ray picture

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exhibiting relative opacity to, or impenetrability by, x-rays or any other form of radiation.

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Use of electrodes to record heart contractions.

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100+ transverse images of a portion of the body

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Injection of a radioactive substance to view tissue in color based upon absorption of the substance.

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use of ultrasonic waves to view soft tissue

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procedure to view inside the body with an endoscope

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Measures electrical impulses in the brain.

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-pertaining to under the skin

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measure of heat

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pertaining to within the vein | when inserting an intravenous needle, it goes inside/within the vein

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pertaining to half (of the body) paralysis... Right or left side, like a stroke

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pertaining to a slow heart (beat)

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Pertaining to a fast heart (beat)

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Pertaining to many cysts

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instrument to view small objects

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large cell

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excessive flow through

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pertaining to bad nutrition

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condition of leading toward | movement toward main body

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condition of leading away

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pertaining to (someone or something) over

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to suture the bulge

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condition of the skin

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surgical repair of the joint

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pertaining to (someone or something) over

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pertaining to (someone or something) lower

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bursting forth

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bursting forth of blood

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discharge from the ear

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skin color turns blue due to lack of oxygen

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red (blood) cell (RBC)

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white (blood) cell (WBC)

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skin has no cells that produce color

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a very serious, deadly cancer of the skin

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pertaining to yellow sin color is yellow due to liver shut-down

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state of being the same

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pertaining to many cysts

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pertaining to above the stomach

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the actual record – the X-Ray picture

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when a prefix and/or suffix is added to the word root, there is frequently a combining vowel utilized in the medical term most common vowel > o other vowels > a,e,i,u a combining form is composed of: word root back slash / and the common vowel for that word root cardi>>> cardi/o oste>>> oste/o

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medical terms based upon a thing or name, frequently the person who described the term

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refers to birth

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pertaining to before birth

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pertaining to afterbirth

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pertaining to new birth

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high, above normal or excessive

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less than, below normal

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less than, below normal

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pertaining to when suffix is by itself it will have a hyphen before the suffix

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condition of

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excision; “surgical removal

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inflammation | reaction of body to something not normal

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incision; “cut into”

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excessive flow

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pertaining to the heart

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excision of the stomach

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inflammation of the joint

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inflammation of the stomach and intestine | like the 24 hour flu

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ertaining to under the skin

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basic living unit

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composed of different cells with similar purpose

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atoms/molecules –nonliving cells –basic living unit

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- coverings & linings of the body - skin (covering) - mucosal tissue (lining)

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bone, blood, cartilage and fat (adipose tissue)

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heart, skeletal, internal organs

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brain, spinal cord, nerves, neurons

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group of tissues with similar function

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group of organs with similar function

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group of organ system - human - cat - dog

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- found in nucleus of cell - determines the development of the organism - carries genetic disorders - can be changed through mutation - excessive exposure to ultra violet rays - excessive exposure to gamma rays - exposure to chemicals

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organs that produce a fluid epithelial cells that produce secretions like sweat glands and salivary glands

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condition of the gland

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inflammation of gland

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tumor of the gland

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excision of a gland

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one who studies

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study of cells

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one who studies cells

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study of cells

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one who studies cells

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- generally slow growing - develops a capsule - contained in area –same DNA - usually curable

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- fast growing - irregular growth - spreads to other tissues, lymph nodes and organs - “cancer free” or death

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benign tumor in a gland

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connective tissue

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fatty tumor

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“cancer on site" located on the surface if diagnosed early, may be “cancer free"

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0 = benign tumor or irritated tissue 1 = In Situ –tumor DNA is changing 2 = invading local tissue 3 =spreads into lymph nodes and surrounding tissues 4 = spreads to other organs

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state of change

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lump - sore that does not heal - abnormal bleeding - unexplained weight loss - change in bowel habits

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epithelial tissue - skin - inside mouth - inside stomach - inside intestine

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deep connective tissue - bone - blood - lymphatic tissues

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common skin cancer - usually does not invade - spreads in width

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more invasive skin ‘Ca’ - invades slowly - also found in body coverings and linings

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highly malignant - spreads deeply rapidly - most deadly

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genesis causes a change “in the beginning”

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that which causes a change or alters cellular growth

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treatment of cancer using drugs/chemicals

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treatment of cancer using radioactive materials

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cancer growth that has spread from the primary site most common in bone, liver, brain, lungs

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improvement or absence of signs of disease

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tissue that secretes a serous fluid to lubricate the organs and cavity walls to prevent friction during movement

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rib, side, pleura

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membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the walls of the pulmonary cavities

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membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and folds inward to enclose the viscera

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membranous sac filled with serous fluid that encloses the heart and the roots of the aorta and other large blood vessels

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covers lungs in thorax (pleural cavity)

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covers organs (viscera) in abdominal (peritoneal) cavity

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covers heart in pericardial cavity (chest)

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internal lining of abdominal (peritoneal) cavity secretes serous fluid to lubricate the abdominal organs

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internal lining of pericardial cavity secretes serous fluid to lubricate the heart

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internal lining of pleural cavity secretes serous fluid to lubricate the lungs

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coverings and linings of the body

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- mucous membranes - lubricated with mucous to protect the interior tissues of the body and keep them moist and are located: - oral - mouth - nasal – nose -pharynx – throat > continuous to lungs - esophagus > continuous through digestive tract to - rectum - ears & Eyes - urethra - vagina Note: shiny mucosal tissue

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wall of cavity

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protection - protects body from disease - provides external barrier - pegulates temperature - perspiration/ chills - provides sense of touch - synthesizes vitamin D - eliminates wastes - fluids/salts LARGEST organ of body

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- epidermis - dermis - hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue

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epi- > above derm > skin -is > condition of -single layer of cells reproduce pushed away from blood supply and die

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- where the primary skin tissues are located - arteries, veins, and nerves/nerve endings - sweat glands - hair follicle and oil glands

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hypo/derm/is sub/cutane/ous - mostly adipose (fat) tissue - few arteries and veins

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-amount of melanin secreted by melanocytes (black cell) in epidermis - all people have same # of melanocytes… - it’s the % of melanin that determines darkness of skin color - the closer to the equator > more melanin is produced in skin of the native people

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cells below the cuticle reproduce, push up & away, keratinize > (die and become hardened) - nail function is to protect finger tips and toes - nails are essentially dead tissue!!!

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hardened or horny

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condition of fungal infection of the nail

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softening of the nails is associated with artificial nails

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excision of a nail

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found in the finger and toe nails especially in elderly who have had ‘athlete’s feet’ fungal infections when younger Rx: onychectomy Excision of a nail

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oil glands - located next to each hair shaft in the dermis - gland secretes sebum (an oily fluid) that lubricates skin and hair - higher secretion in scalp, neck, back - can become infected and clogged

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abnormally dry skin

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redness of the skin

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another medical term to describe abnormal yellow coloring of the skin

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black ‘n blue area from bleeding under the dermal layers

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above dermis

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pertaining to below the dermis

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pertaining to through the skin -as a small incision through the skin

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wart - caused by a virus - not highly contagious

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- highly contagious - especially during sexual contact - STD - an lead to cancer of cervix or penis

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mole -circumscribed pigmented area

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more than one or ‘multiple nevi’

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abnormal thickening of the skin

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inflammation of the skin

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abnormal hardening

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hardened, tight

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swelling caused by accumulation of fluid around the cells ‘pitting edema’ leaves an indent in the edema Indicates serious edema

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a collection of pus in a localized infection if uncontrolled, can spread into blood stream, causing ‘blood infection’ and possible death!!!

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very serious inflammation of connective tissue caused by infection can lead to septicemia (blood poisoning) sometimes a ‘red streak’ of infection follows the vein

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dirty, infected

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-ligaments tough bands of fibrous connective tissue connect bone to bone

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-movement to articulate (move) the joint

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crooked, twisted

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specialist to heal

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-fascia covering that completely surrounds a muscle

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development

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to stretch

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to stretch

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to stretch

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aithout or reduced

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-neuron composed of many neurons and receive sensations

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(multiple meanings) - spinal cord - bone marrow - myelin sheath - medulla

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spinal cord

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vessel (blood)

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loss of blood flow

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sense of hearing

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sense of hearing

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inflammation of the pericardium

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inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium)

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inflammation/infection of the endocardium

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a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

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an abnormally rapid heart rate above 120 bpm

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abnormally slow heart rate usually under 50 bpm

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partial or total obstruction of a coronary artery often due to "atherosclerosis"

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build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls

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condition in which blood flow to tissues is temporarily slowed or stopped may be due to plaque buildup or thrombus

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(heart attack) the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries, cutting off blood to the heart muscle, caused by plaque buildup

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blood clot

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inflammation of a vein

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condition of artery | and vein together

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disease of the heart muscle

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heart pain

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heart pain

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enlarged heart

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cancerous tumor originating in lymphatic tissue

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inflammation of the stomach and esophagus

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inflammation of liver

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inflammation of the | stomach and intestines

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protrusion of part of the stomach upward through diaphragm into esophagus

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indigestion

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* urge to vomit | * when accompanied by vomiting,

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vomiting of blood

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inflammation of the liver

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tumor of liver

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enlargement of the liver

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benign cysts that reduce function of the liver

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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inflammation of the | appendix

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varicose veins in anal region (distended veins) •pain on defecation •bleeding on defecation

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inflammation of the urethra

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inflammation of the epididymis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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'no Testicle' •congenital defect

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``` hidden (undescended) testicle • testicles are formed in the peritoneal cavity and descend just before/after birth into the scrotum via the inguinal canal ```

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scanty (small or insufficient in quantity) number of sperm

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no living sperm in semen

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tumor of the uterus

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inflammation of the uterus

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fungal infection of the vagina

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absence of menstrual discharge

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pain during menstruation

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white or yellow discharge from the uterus

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abnormally reduced, scanty, discharge during menstruation

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discharge of mucus or pus from the uterus

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inflammation of the breast

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condition of a sagging breast

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pain in the breast

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``` presence of more than two breasts • usually similar to cat or dog breasts • usually not functional • surgical removal is recommended ```

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termination of pregnancy by expulsion of the embryo or fetus from the uterus

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natural expulsion •a 'miscarriage'

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induced abortion by surgery or drugs as a | medical/psychological treatment for the mother

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``` fetus dies in utero; does not spontaneously abort • D&C is required to remove the remaining 'products of conception' ```

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serous membrane around the heart

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muscular, middle layer of the heart

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inner lining of the heart

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carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium

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that exits the heart to carry CO2 heart to carry CO2 to lungs

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blood vessels that branch from the aorta and carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle (right and left)

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supplies blood to the right side of the heart

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supplies blood to the left side of the heart 2 major branches: * LAD - left anterior descending * circumflex - around back of heart

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``` Composed of: •lymph fluid •lymph vessels •lymph nodes/glands •lymphatic organs ``` * has no pump to circulate * flows in a one-way direction * from body cells * forward the heart •uses muscle contractions to facilitate flow of lymph fluid from body cells to blood in the circulatory system

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inter-cellular fluid that collects around the cells and is circulated through the lymph vessels •fights invasion of micro-organisms •one-way flow to the enter the blood stream near the heart

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Concentration of cells that are located in specific areas to protect the body * axillary nodes- in the axilla (under arms) * groin nodes * cervical nodes > in the neck region

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Concentration of cells that are located in specific areas to protect the body * axillary nodes- in the axilla (under arms) * groin nodes * cervical nodes > in the neck region

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back of mouth

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deep throat

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closes trachea during swallowing prevents food and liquids entering the trachea/lungs

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consists of: * nasopharynx * oropharynx * aryngopharynx * epiglottis

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Very few bacteria are present... * trachea * bronchus * lungs * ribs * diaphragm

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large, flat muscle at the bottom of the chest cavity that helps with breathing

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one of the two tubes that connect the lungs with the trachea

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the windpipe; a passage through which air moves in the respiratory system

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lines inside of chest wall, diaphragm

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covering of lungs in chest cavity

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space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura

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pertaining to the mouth

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the duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder

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pertaining to the ureter

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pertaining to the bladder

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pertaining to the testicle

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* tube extends between ovary and uterus * lined with a cilia & mucosal tissue * also called uterine tubes or oviducts

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weeks 9-40

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first 4 weeks | after birth

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first year

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* record of electrical activity of the heart | * shows only current status of heart

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electrocardiogram

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beats per minute

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battery-powered device that is implanted under the skin wired to AV node responds when SA node is irregular

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procedure involving x- ray of the coronary arteries with injection of dye

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myocardial infarction

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surgical repair of a blood vessel insertion of an inflatable balloon into a vessel with expansion to open the vessel

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is the use of a laser beam to open blocked arteries | may insert a stent acts like a straw to keep blood flowing

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suturing of a blood vessel

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incision into a vein * to insert a needle into a vein * as to withdraw blood for lab work * as to donate blood

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person skilled in taking blood from veins

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procedure of injecting a dye into a vessel, followed by an X-Ray

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excision of a vein

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excision of a gland or node

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excision of appendix

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excision of the colon

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excision of approximately | one-half of the colon

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surgical creation of an opening into the colon by way of the abdominal wall, which establishes an artificial anus, and may be temporary or permanent as a treatment for cancer, obstructions, or ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon with ulcers)

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visualize colon

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visualize sigmoid colon

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anoscopy and sigmoidoscopy (refers to lower colon and rectum)

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visualize anal region

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study of the kidney

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visualization of the bladder with an endoscope or cystoscope

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make an opening into the | ureter to remove a stone

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make an opening into the | kidney to remove a stone

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excision of a testicle

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excision of portion of the | vas deferens; to sterilize the male

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excision of the penis | primarily due to cancer

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number and health of spermatazoa •Sperm count for infertility

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Excision of prostate gland

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specialist in female | reproductivity

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excision of the breast (primarily due to cancer)

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special procedure to take a mammogram (X-Ray of the breast)

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excision of the ovary

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excision of a cyst in the ovary

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salpingotomy

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surgical repair of the vaginal wall

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surgical repair of the breasts, •enlargement with implants saline injected * silicone gel * may be inserted post-mastectomy

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flap breast | reconstruction surgery.

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expected date of delivery

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date of conception

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date of birth

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last menstrual period

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artery carries blood away from the heart

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vein carries blood to the heart

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within; inside

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measured time or motion; the regular alternation of two or more different or opposite states

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to hold back

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beginning or increasing

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gland or node

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nose (nasl)

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mouth (oral)

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trachea connects throat to lungs

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air or lung

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deep throat

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chest cavity

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gallbladder

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gall or bile

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lower colon and rectum

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ureter tube that conducts the urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder

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urethra canal leading from the bladder, discharging the urine externally

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vas deferens

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fallopian tube

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