Medical Terminology Test 3 Flashcards
(199 cards)
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adenoid/o
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adenoid
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alveol/o
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air sac; alveoli
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bronch/o
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bronchial tube
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bronchiol/o
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bronchiole
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cyan/o
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blue
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epiglott/o
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epiglottis
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LARYNG/O
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LARYNX
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nas/o
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nose
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rhin/o
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nose
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pharyng/o
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pharyngo
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phren/o
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diaphragm
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pneumon/o
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lung
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pulmon/o
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pulmonary
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tonsil/o
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tonsils
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trache/o
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trachea
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asphyxia
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Extreme decrease in the amount of oxygen in the body with increase of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
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asthma
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spasm of narrowing of bronchi, leading to bronchial airway obstruction
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atelectasis
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collapsed lung
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emphysema
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hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar lungs. Along with chronic bronchitis and asthma, emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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hemoptysis
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spitting up blood
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hemothorax
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blood in the pleural cavity
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pneumoconiosis
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abnormal condition of dust in the lung
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pneumonia
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inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction
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tuberculosis
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an infectious disease caused by bacilli. The lungs are affected. Signs an symptoms are, cough, weight loss, night sweats, hemoptysis, and pleuritic pain.
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bronchoscopy
visual egxamination of the bronchial tubes with an endoscope
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chest x ray film
x ray image of the chest in the AP (anteriorposterior) PA (posterioranterior) and lateral side views
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Computed tomography (CT) scan
Cross sectional x ray images of the chest
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Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx via the placement of a flexible tube (laryngoscope) through the nose or mouth and into the larynx.
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Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic waves and radiofrequency waves create images of the chest in three planes of the body.
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Pulmonary angiography
Xray images are taken of the blood vessels in the lung after the injection of contrast material into a blood vessel. A blockage, such as a pulmonary embolism, can be located with this procedure.
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Pulmonary function tests
Measurement of the ventilation (breathing capability) of the lungs. A spirometer measures the air taken into and breathed out of the lungs.
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pulmonary ventilation-perfusion scans
Procedures that show air flow and blood supply to the lungs via the distribution of radioactive material in the lung tissue after the radioactive material is intravenously injected or is inhaled
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sputum test
a patient expels sputum by coughing and the sputum is analyzed for bacterial content
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tuberculin test
agents are applied to the skin with punctures or injection and the reaction is noted. Redness and swelling result in people sensitive to the test substance and indicate previous or current infection with tuberculosis.
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Endotracheal intubation
a tube is placed through the nose or mouth into the trachea to establish an airway during surgery and for placement on a respirator (a machine that moves air into and out of the lungs)
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thoracentesis
a needle is inserted through the skin between the ribs and into the pleural space to drain a pleural effusion.
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thoracotomy
Incision of the chest to remove a lung (pneumonectomy) or a portion of a lung (lobectomy)
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tracheostomy
creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck and the insertion of a tube to create an airway
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CXR
chest x ray
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PFTs
pulmonary function tests
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SOB
shortness of breath
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URI
upper respiratory infection
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VATS
video assisted thoracic surgery
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nose
structure on the face that permits air into the body
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epiglottis
flap of cartilage over the mouth of the trachea
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larynx
voice box
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pharynx
throat
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lung
one of the two paired organs in the chest through which oxygen enters and carbon dioxide leaves the blood stream
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diaphragm
muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen
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trachea
windpipe
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bronchial tube
one of two tubes that carry air from the windpipe to the lungs
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air sac
thin walled sac through which gases can pass into and out of the bloodstream
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tracheostomy
creation of an opening into the windpipe through the neck and insertion of a tube to create an airway
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thoracentesis
Insertion of a needle through the skin between the ribs and into the pleural space to drain a pleural effusion
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thoracotomy
incision of the chest to remove a lung or a portion of a lung
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auro
ear
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ot/o
ear
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cutane/o
skin
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derm/o
skin
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dermat/o
skin
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myring/o
eardrum
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tympan/o
eardrum
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ocul/o
eye
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onych/o
nail
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opthalm/o
eye
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phak/o
lens of the eye
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pil/o
hair
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retin/o
retina
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trich/o
hair
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ungu/o
nail
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alopecia
absence of hair from areas where it normally grows; baldness
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cataract
clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye, causing impairment of vision or blindness
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva
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glaucoma
Increase in pressure (fluid accumulation) within the chamber at the front of the eye
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melanoma
Malignant tumor of pigmented cells that arises from a mole in the skin
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nevus
pigmented lesion in of on the skin; mole
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sty (stye)
pus filled (purulent) infection of glands near the eyelid (most often caused by bacteria)
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hordeolum
stye
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tinnitus
Abnormal noise (ringing, buzzing, roaring) sound in ears
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Allergy test
Procedure in which allergy-causing substances are placed on the skin and a reaction is noted.
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Bacterial and fungal tests
Procedures in which samples from skin lesions are taken to determine the presence of bacterial infection or fungal growth
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Fluorescein angiography
Fluorescein is injected intravenously and the movement of blood is observed by ophthalmoscopy. It is used to detect diabetic or hypersensitive retinopathy and also degeneration of the macular area of the retina.
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opthalmoscopy
Visual examination of the interior of the eye.
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otoscopy
Visual examination of the interior of the eye
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Skin biopsy
Procedure in which samples of the skin lesions are removed and sent to the pathology for the microscopic examination
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Slit-lamp microscopy
Procedure in which the anterior eye structures (such as the cornea) are microscopically examined with an instrument called a slit lamp.
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Tuning fork tests
Procedure in which a vibration source (tuning fork) is placed in front of the opening to the ear to test air conduction of sound waves. The tuning fork is also placed on the mastoid bone behind the ear to test bone conduction of sound waves.
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AD (auris dexter)
right ear
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AS (auris sinister)
left ear
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ENT
ears, nose, throat
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
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OD (oculus dexter)
right eye
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OS (oculus sinister)
left eye
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VA
visual acuity
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VF
visual field
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epidermis
outer layer of skin
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sebaceous gland
oil-producing gland in the skin
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dermis
middle layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, connective tissue, blood vessels, and glands
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subcutaneous tissue
innermost layer of the skin, composed of fatty tissue
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sweat gland
gland in the skin that produces a watery salt containing fluid
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retina
layer of sensitive cells at the back of the eye
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conjunctiva
thin protective membrane over the front of the eye
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pupil
black center of the eye through which light enters
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lens
transparent structure behind the pupil that bends light rays so that they focus on the back of the eye
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cornea
Transparent layer over the front of the eye that bends light so that it is focused on the back of the eye.
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sclera
white, outer coat of the eyeball
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iris
colored, pigmented portion of the eye
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eardrum
membrane that separates the outer and middle parts of the ear
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auditory canal
passageway leading into the ear from the outside of the body
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auditory nerve
Nerve that carries messages from the inner ear to the brain
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optic nerve
nerve at the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain
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myringotomy
incision of the eardrum
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aphakia
absence of the lens of the eye
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retinopathy
disease of the rod and cone layer of eye (sensitive cells at the back of the eye)
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tympanoplasty
surgical repair of the ear drum.
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subungal
pertaining to under the nail
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cysto
urinary bladder
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vesico
urinary bladder
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nephro
kidney
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reno
kidney
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pyelo
renal pelvis
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uretero
ureter
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urethro
urethra
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albuminuria
abnormal condition of protein (albumin) in urine
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anuria
abnormal condition of no urine production
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dysuria
painful urination
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glycosuria
abnormal condition of glucose in the urine
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hematuria
abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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nephrolithiasis
abnormal condition of stones in the kidney
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renal failure
condition in which the kidneys stop functioning and do not produce urine
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uremia
condition of high levels of urea in the blood
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blood urea nitrogen
Measures the amount of urea in the blood
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cystoscopy
visual examination of the urinary bladder
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kidneys, ureters, bladder (KUB)
x ray image of the kidneys and urinary tract without the use of contrast
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retrograde pyelogram (RP)
contrast material is injected via a catheter into the urethra and bladder and x ray films are taken of the urethra, bladder, and ureters
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voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)
X ray films of the bladder and urethre taken after the bladder is filled with contrast material and while the patient is expelling urine (cystography)
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urography
x ray imaging of the urinary tract after injection of contrast material; pyelography
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lithotripsy
shock waves are beamed into a patient to crush urinary tract stones.
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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CAPD
continuous ambulatory perotineal dialysis
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CKD
chronic kidney disease
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HD
hemodialysis
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UA
urinalysis
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-algia
condition of pain, pain
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-emia
blood condition
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-ia
condition
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-itis
inflammation
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appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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bursitis
inflammation of a small sac of fluid (bursa) near a joint
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cellulitis
inflammation of soft tissue under the skin
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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endocarditis
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
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epiglottitis
inflammation of the epiglottis
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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myositis
inflammation of muscle
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nephritis
inflammation of the kidney
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osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone and the bone marrow
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otitis
inflammation of the ear
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peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum
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peritoneum
the lining of the abdominal cavity
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the throat
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein with a formation of clots
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-megaly
enlargement
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-oma
tumor, mass
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chondrosarcoma
cancer of the cartilage
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fibrosarcoma
cancer of the fibrous tissue
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leiomyosarcoma
cancer of visceral motor
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rhabdomyosarcoma
cancer of skeletal muscle
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hepatoma
malignant tumor of the liver
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lymphoma
malignant tumor of the lymph nodes
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melanoma
malignant tumor of pigmented cells in the skin
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mesothelioma
malignant tumor of the pleural cells (membrane surrounding the lungs)
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multiple myeloma
malignant tumor of bone marrow cells
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thymoma
malignant tumor of the thymus gland
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-osis
condition, abnormal condition
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-pathy
disease condition
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-rrhage or rrhagia
excessive discharge of blood
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-sclerosis
hardening
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-uria
condition of the urine
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-al, -eal
pertaining to
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-ar
pertaining to
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-ary
pertaining to
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-ic
pertaining to
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-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
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-ectomy
removal, resection, excision
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adenectomy
excision of a gland
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adenoidectomy
excision of the adenoids
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colectomy
excision of the colon
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gastrectomy
excision of the stomach
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laminectomy
excision of a piece of backbone to relieve pressure on nerves from disk
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myomectomy
excision of a muscle tumor (commonly a fibroid of the uterus)
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-gram
record
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-graphy
process of recording
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-lysis
separation, breakdown, destruction
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-plasty
surgical repair, or surgical correction
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-stomy
opening
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-tomy
incision, to cut into
