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laparoscopy

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examination of the abdomen using a scope

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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colitis

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inflammation of the colon

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oliguria

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condition of small urine

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craniotomy

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cutting into the skull

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colostomy

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creating an opening in the colon

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dysphasia

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difficulty speaking

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epigastric

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upper area of the abdomen

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enteritis

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inflammation in f the intestines

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rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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enlargement of the liver

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mammogram

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record of the mammary gland

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tachypnea

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rapid respiration

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hematology

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the study of the blood

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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of the bone joint

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hysterectomy

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removal of the uterus

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thoracoplasty

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surgical repair of the chest

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cardiology

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the study of the heart

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nephrologist

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specialist in the study of the kidney

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microcephaly

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pertaining to small head

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laparotomy

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cutting into the abdomen

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hemiplegia

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half paralysis

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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bradycardia
pertaining to slow heart
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neuropathy
disease of the nerve
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tachypnea
fast breathing
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polyuria
excessive urine
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erythrocytopenia
deficiency of red blood cell
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bronchoscopy
examination of bronchi using a scope
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encephalopathy
disease in the brain
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stomaitis
inflammation of the mucus membranes
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endocarditis
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
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thyroidectomy
removal of the thyroid
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splenitis
inflamation of the spleen
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bronchoscopy
examination of the bronchus using a instrument
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glossoma
tumour on the tongue
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otology
study of the ear
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myelogram
a record or image of the spinal cord
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neurology
study of the nerves
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cytogram
image or record of a cell
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hysterotomy
surgical excision of the uterus
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laparscopy
examination of the abdomen using a scope
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mammectomy
surgical removal of the breast
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angioectomy
surgical removal of blood vessel
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urinologist
specialist in the study of the urinary tract
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suprapnea
above normal breathing
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myocardiopathy
disease of the heart muscle
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pericarditis
inflammation around the heart
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apnea
absence of breathing
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tachycardia
pertaining to fast heart rate
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adenomegaly
enlarged gland
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neuralgia
nerve pain
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nephrectomy
surgical removal of the kidney
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enchephaloma
brain tumour
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enteritis
inflamation of the intestines
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psychology
study of the mind
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rhinorrhea
discharge of the nose
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macroenterotomy
cutting into the large intestine
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thoracotomy
incision into the chest
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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arthroscopy
examination of the joint using scope
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cephalostomy
making an into the head
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cholesctyectomy
removal of the gallbladder
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microcephaly
small head
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hemarrhage
excessive flow of blood
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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osteotomy
cutting into the bone
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anemia
lack of blood
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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encephalitis
inflamation of the brain

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