Medical Terms P2 Flashcards
(500 cards)
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Dopplerflowstudies
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useofultrasonographytoseebloodflowinsideblood vessels
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dorsal
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havingtodowiththebackofthebody
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doubleblindtrial
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testorexperimentinwhichneitherthepersongivingthe treatmentnorthepatientknowswhichtreatmentthe patientisreceiving
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Down’ssyndrome
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birthdisorderinwhichthereisoneextrachromosome, mentalretardation,andchangedappearanceofthe head,hands,andfeet
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duct
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tubethatcarriesabodyfluid
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ductusdeferens
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tubethatcarriesspermoutofthetesticle
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dull
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notsharp
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duodenalulcer
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soreintheduodenum
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duodenum
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firstpartofthesmallintestine
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duramater
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outerlayerofthemembranesthatsurroundbrainand spinalcord
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duritis
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inflammationoftheduramater
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dyscrasia
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disorder,usuallyofthebloodcells
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dysentery
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inflammationoftheintestine,usuallythecolon,resulting inpainandinbloodandmucusinbowelmovements
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dysmenorrhea
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painfulmenstruation
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dyspepsia
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troubledigestingfoodwithdiscomfortaftermeals
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dysphagia
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troubleswallowing
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dysphasia
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difficultyspeakingandputtingwordstogether
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dysphonia
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troublewiththevoiceandspeaking
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dysplasia
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abnormaldevelopmentorcellgrowth
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dyspnea
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troublebreathing
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dystocia
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difficultchildbirth
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dysuria
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painwhenurinating
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ecchymosis
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blackandbluemark?bruise
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echocardiogram
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pictureoftheheartinmotionmadeusing ultrasonography
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echoencephalograph y
use of ultrasonography to record the shape of the brain
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eclampsia
convulsions in a pregnant woman caused by high blood pressure and other medical problems
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ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy growing outside the uterus, often in fallopian tubes
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eczema
type of itchy skin rash
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edema
swelling caused by fluid held in the tissues
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efferent
going away from the center of the body
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ejaculation
discharge of semen from the penis during the climax of sexual intercourse
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electrocardiogram (ECG)
picture of the electrical action of the heart
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electrocardiograph
machine that records the electrical action of the heart
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electroencephalogra m (EEG)
picture of brain wave activity
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electroencephalograp h
machine that records brain wave activity
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elevator
tool used for lifting tissue
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embolectomy
surgery to remove a blood clot
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embolus
blood clot
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embryo
unborn baby from 2 to 8 weeks after it is formed
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embryoid
looking like an embryo
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embryology
the study of the development of the unborn baby
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emesis
vomiting
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emetic
drug used to make a person vomit? useful in treating poisoning
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emmetropia
normal condition of the eye when light focuses correctly on the retina
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emollient
substance that softens the skin
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emphysema
disorder in which too much air collects deep in the lungs
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encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
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encephalomyeloradic ulitis
inflammation of the brain, the spinal cord, and the spinal nerve roots
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encephalosclerosis
hardening of the brain
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endocervicitis
inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
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endocrinologist
doctor who treats disorders of the glands that make hormones
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endocrinopathy
disease of the glands that make hormones? hormonal imbalance
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endometriosis
growths outside of the uterus made up of the tissues that lines the uterus
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endometritis
inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
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endometrium
inner lining of the uterus
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endophthalmitis
inflammation of the contents of the eye
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endorphin
substance made by the body to stop pain
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endoscope
tool used to look into body structures and hollow organs, such as the stomach
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogr aphy (ERCP)
xray of the bile and pancreatic ducts made using an endoscope
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endosteum
tissue that lines the inside of bone
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endotracheal
inside the windpipe
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enema
liquid that is injected into the rectum to promote bowel movement
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enterorrhaphy
surgery to stitch the intestine
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enucleation
surgery to remove the eye
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epidermal
having to do with the outer layer of the skin
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epidermis
outer layer of skin
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epididymis
tubes that stores and carries sperm
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epigastric region
area above the navel
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epiglottis
flap of skin that keeps food from going down the windpipe
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epiglottitis
inflammation of the epiglottis
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epilepsy
seizure disorder
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epinephrine
hormone made by the adrenal glands that speeds up body organs and helps the body deal with stress
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epiphysis
growth area of a long bone
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episioperineoplasty
surgery to fix the vulva and perineum
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episiorrhaphy
stitching a tear in the vulva
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episiotomy
surgical cut in the vagina to keep it from tearing when a baby is being born
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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epithelial
having to do with the epithelium
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epithelioma
benign or malignant growth made up of epithelial tissue
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epithelium
type of tissue that covers the outside of the body and makes up the lining and outer layers of most body organs and parts
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equivalent
equal, same
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erythema
redness
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erythrocyte count
the number of erythrocytes in the blood
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
blood test that measures how long it takes for erythrocytes to sink to the bottom of a tube used to check for inflammation in the body
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erythrocytes
cells in blood that carry oxygen? red blood cells
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erythrocytosis
increase in number of red blood cells
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erythroderma
red skin
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esophagogastroduod enoscopy
use of an endoscope to look into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
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esophagoscope
tool used to look into the esophagus
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estrogen
female sex hormone
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estrogen receptor assay
blood test used to detect tumor cells in patients with breast cancer
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etiology
the cause or causes of an illness
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eupnea
normal breathing
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eustachian tube
tube that connects the middle ear and the throat
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eversion
turning inside out
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excretion
the way that substances leave the body
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exophthalmic
has a bulging eyeball or eyeballs
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exophthalmos
bulging of one or both eyeballs
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exostosis
bony growth on the surface of a bone
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extension
the straight position of an arm or leg
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external auditory meatus
opening or passageway between the outside of the ear and the eardrum
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external ear
outside part of the ear
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external genitalia
sex organs on the outside of the body: penis, scrotum, and urethra in men? vulva, clitoris, and urethra in women
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extracorporeal
outside of the body
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extravasation
escape of blood from blood vessels and into tissue
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fallopian tube
tube attached to the uterus down which the egg travels from the ovary to the uterus
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fasting blood sugar
blood test used to measure the amount of sugar in the blood after not eating or drinking for a set amount of time
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feces
material excreted during bowel movement
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femoral
having to do with the thigh area
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femoropopliteal bypass
surgery to make a passageway from one artery to another in the leg
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femur
thigh bone
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fetus
unborn baby from 9 weeks after it is formed until it is born
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fibrillation
fast uncontrolled heart beat
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fibroid tumor
growth made up of fibrous tissue
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fibula
the lower leg bone behind the shin
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fimbria
tissue that looks like a fringe on the end of the uterine tubes
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fine
having thin jaws or tips, such as a tool used for delicate or small procedures
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fissure
crack or groove in tissue
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flatus
passing gas
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flexion
bent position of the arm or leg
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fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTAABS) test
blood test used to detect syphilis
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
government agency that regulates foods and drugs
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forceps
tool with two blades and a handle used for handling tissue or dressings
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foreskin
fold of skin that covers the penis and is removed in circumcision
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fracture
broken bone
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fulguration
use of electric sparks to remove tissue such as tumors
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fundus
top of the uterus? or back of the eye
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fungal
having to do with fungi
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fungal test
test used to detect and identify a fungus
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fungi
more than one fungus
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fungus
type of living organisms, such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, some of which cause infection and some of which look like plants
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furuncle
painful skin boil
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gait
the way a person walks
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galactorrhea
too much discharge of milk from the breast
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gallbladder
small sack under the liver that holds bile
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gamma globulin
type of pron that helps the body fight infection
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ganglion
group of nerve cells found outside the central nervous system? or a benign tumor on muscle connective tissue or on a tendon
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ganglionectomy
surgery to remove a ganglion
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ganglionitis
inflammation of a ganglion
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gangrene
death of tissue caused by loss of blood flow and usually followed by infection
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gastrectomy
surgery to remove all or part of the stomach
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gastric lavage
washing the stomach out
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gastric ulcer
sore in the stomach
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastrodynia
pain in the stomach
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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gastroscope
tool used to look into the stomach
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gastrostomy
surgery to make an opening from the outside of the body into the stomach
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gavage
feeding a person through a tube that goes into the stomach
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general anesthesia
physical state of unconsciousness and loss of pain sensation caused by anesthetic drugs
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generic name
chemical name for a drug
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genes
material passed from parent to child that determines the makeup of the body and mind
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genetic
having to do with the genes
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genital
having to do with the sex organs
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genital herpes
disease caused by a herpesvirus in which there are blisters on the genitalia
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genitalia
male and female sex organs
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gingiva
the gums
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gingivectomy
surgery to remove gum tissue
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gingivitis
inflammation of the gums
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gland
tissue that produces a material, such as the saliva or a hormone
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glans penis
end of the penis
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glaucoma
increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems
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globulins
proteins in the blood
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glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the kidney
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glomerulus
place in the kidney where urine is formed
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glossitis
inflammation of the tongue
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glossopathy
disease of the tongue
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glossorrhaphy
surgery to stitch the tongue
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glucocorticoids
drugs or natural substances made by the adrenal glands that have many effects on body metabolism, raise sugar level in the blood, and reduce inflammation
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glucose
type of sugar found in the blood
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glucose tolerance test
test that measures blood sugar levels over a certain amount of time in a patient after he drinks a beverage that contains a measured amount of sugar
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glycosuria
sugar in urine
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gonad
sex gland: female ovary or male testicle
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gonorrhea
type of bacterial infection in the sex organs and sometimes in the skin and joints
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gout
disorder in which crystals of uric acid deposit in and around joints, causing pain and arthritis
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granulocytopenia
drop in white blood cell count
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growth hormone (GH)
hormone made by the pituitary gland that controls the growth of the body
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guaiac test
test for blood in stool
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gynecologist
doctor who test disorders of the sex organs of women
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gynecology
the study of the reproductive system of women
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hair
thin strands of protein that grow up from the hair follicles
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heart
muscle that moves or pumps blood through the body
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heart failure
when the heart inadequately pumps blood through the body
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heart murmur
swishing sound, heard when listening to the heart through a stethoscope, caused by abnormal flow of blood through the heart
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hematemesis
blood in vomit
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hematocrit
the percentage of blood made up of red blood cells
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hematocytopenia
not enough blood cells
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hematologist
doctor who treats blood disorders
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hematology
the study of blood
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hematoma
pocket of blood caused by bleeding from a broken blood vessel? appears "black and blue"
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hematopoiesis
the making of blood cells
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hematosalpinx
blood in the uterine tube
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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hemiparesis
muscle weakness or partial paralysis, usually with loss of feeling, on half of the body
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hemiplegia
total loss of muscle movement, usually with loss of feeling, on half of the body
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hemodialysis
method used to remove waste material from the blood
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hemoglobin (Hgb)
substance that carries oxygen and gives blood its red color
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hemolysis
bursting open of red blood cells
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hemophilia
genetic defect in which blood clots too slowly
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hemorrhage
bleeding, escape of blood from blood vessels
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hemorrhoidectomy
surgery to remove hemorrhoids
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hemorrhoids
twisted and bulging veins in the rectal area
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hemostasis
the stopping of bleeding
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hemothorax
blood in the chest cavity
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hepatoma
growth on the liver
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hernia
bulging of an organ through an abnormal opening in a muscle wall
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herniated disk
breaking of a ringshaped pad in the spine, which often pinches a nerve? slipped disk
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herniorrhaphy
surgery to fix a hernia
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herpes
groups of tiny blisters found on the skin caused by infection with a herpesvirus
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heterosexual
person who is attracted to the opposite sex
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hiccup
sudden, uncontrolled spasm of the diaphragm
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hidradenitis
inflammation of a sweat gland
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hip bone
bone at the lower part of the body trunk
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hirsutism
abnormal hairiness (in women, an adult male pattern of hair distribution
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histology
the study of tissue under the microscope
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Hodgkin's disease
a cancer of white blood cells
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homosexual
person who is attracted to the same sex
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hordeolum
infection of the oil glands of the eyelids
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hormone
substance made by a gland in the body that regulates another part of the body
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Hospital Formulary
list of drugs and their proper doses maintained by each hospital
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humeral
having to do with the upper arm bone
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humerus
upper arm bone
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hydrocephalus
increase in fluid in usually causing pressure on the brain? water on the brain
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hydronephrosis
abnormal collection of urine in the kidney causing a swollen kidney
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hydrosalpinx
fluid in the uterine tube
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hymen
fold of tissue at the opening of the vagina
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hymenectomy
surgery to remove the hymen
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hypercalcemia
too much calcium in the blood
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hypercapnia
too much carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperesthesia
very sensitive to touch
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hyperglycemia
too much sugar in the blood
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hyperkalemia
too much potassium in the blood
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hyperkinesis
overactive movements
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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hyperplasia
abnormal increase in the number of normal cells
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hypertension
high blood pressure
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hypertensive heart disease
heart problems caused by high blood pressure
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid gland
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hyperventilation
breathing that is too fast
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hypnotic
drug used to make a person sleep
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hypocalcemia
not enough calcium in the blood
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hypocapnia
not enough carbon dioxide on the blood
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hypochondriac region
area to the right or left above the naval
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hypodermic
under the skin
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hypodermic injection
injection of a substance under the skin
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hypoesthesia
state of having less than normal sensitivity to stimulation
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hypogastric region
area below the naval
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hypoglycemia
not enough sugar in the blood
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hypokalemia
not enough potassium in the blood
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hypopnea
weak, slow breathing
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hypospadias
birth defect in which the urethra opens under the penis instead of the tip of the penis
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hypotension
low blood pressure
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hypothermia
low body temperature
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hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid gland
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hypotonia
decreased muscle tone
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hypoventilation
too little air entering the lungs
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hypoxemia
not enough oxygen in the blood
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hypoxia
not enough oxygen in the tissues
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hysteratresia
birth defect in which the uterus does not open to the outside of the body
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hysterectomy
surgery to remove the uterus
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hysteropexy
surgery to fasten down the uterus in its normal position
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hysterosalpingooopho rectomy
surgery to remove all of the internal female reproductive organs
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hysterosalpingography
taking an xray of the uterus and the uterine tubes using a dye to outline them
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hysteroscope
tool used to look into the uterus
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iatrology
the science of medicine
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icterus
too much bile in the blood causing a yellow color to the skin, gums, eye, and other tissues
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idiopathic
of unknown cause
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idiosyncrasy
rare side effect of a drug? unusual reaction of a person to a drug
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ileocecal
having to do with the ileum and the cecum
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ileum
third and last part of the small intestine
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ileus
blockage of the intestines
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iliac regions
areas to the right and left below the naval
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iliofemoral
having to do with the hip and thigh bones
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ilium
wingshaped upper part of the hip bone
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immune globulins
proteins that help protect the body from infection and foreign matter
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immune system
the cells and substances that protect the body from infection and foreign matter
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immunity
protection against infection
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immunodeficiency
weakness of the immune system
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impedance plethysmography
test used to find blood clots
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impetigo
skin infection
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impotent
not able to have or to keep an erection during sexual intercourse
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incontinence
not able to control bladder or bowel actions
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induration
hard spot
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inferior
toward the lower part of the body
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inflammation
swelling, redness, and pain in tissues caused by injury or damage
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influenza
the flu
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infusion
placing a liquid substance into a vein by letting it flow in with gravity
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inhalant
substance given through the nose or mouth to reach the lungs
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insulin
the hormone that controls blood sugar levels
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interictal
happening between seizures
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intermittent claudication
pain and weakness in the legs when walking is impossible and then goes away after a rest
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intervertebral disks
pads found between each ring (bone) in the spine
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intracavity injection
injection of a substance into a body cavity
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intracoronary thrombolytic therapy
injection of medicine to dissolve a blood clot in an artery of the heart
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intracranial
inside the skull
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intradermally
given into the skin
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intradermal injection
injection of a substance into the skin
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intradermal tests
allergy tests performed by injecting allergycausing substances underneath the skin to see if they cause a reaction
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intramuscular injection (IM)
injection of a substance into a muscle (e.g., upper arm or backside)
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intraocular
within the eye
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intrathecal injection
injection of a substance into the space surrounding the spinal cord (i.e., spinal canal)
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intravenous (IV) injection
injection of a substance into a vein
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intravenous pyelogram
xray of the kidneys and ureters using dye that is injected into the blood
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intussusception
telescoping of the intestine into itself
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inversion
turning inward
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investigation
study
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iritis
inflammation of the iris
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irritable bowel syndrome
bowel disorder in which there is pain and diarrhea or constipation
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ischium
lower part of the pelvic bone, part you sit on
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islets of Langerhans
tissue in the pancreas that makes and discharges insulin and other hormones
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isthmus
thin strip of tissue that joins two parts of the body
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jaundice
too much bile in the blood causing a yellow color to the skin, gums, eye, and other tissues
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jejunum
second and longest part of the small intestine
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Kaposi's sarcoma
purple or brown cancerous pimples on the skin, often associated with AIDS
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karyocyte
cell with a center
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karyoplasm
material inside the center of a cell
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keloid
type of scar tissue that keeps growing inside
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keratin
protein that is found in the hair, nails, and skin
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keratoplasty
surgery to fix the cornea
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ketone bodies
substances that increase in the blood and urine when too much body fat and too many carbohydrates are being broken down, usually because of starvation or serious, untreated diabetes mellitus
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kidney
one of two organs in the lower back that filter blood and make urine
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knife
tool with a sharp blade used for cutting tissue
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kyphosis
hunchback
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labyrinth
structure in the inner ear
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labyrinthectomy
surgery to remove the inner ear
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labyrinthitis
inflammation of the inner ear
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laceration
torn, ragged cut
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lacrimal
having to do with the tears
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lacrimal duct
passageway in the eyelids that drains tears? a type of tear duct
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lactating
making milk
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lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)
substance measured in a blood test to assess damage to heart and other organs
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lactogenic
causing the making of breast milk
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lactorrhea
too much discharge of milk from the breast
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laminectomy
surgery to remove the top of vertebra
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laparoscope
tool used to look into the abdominal cavity
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laparotomy
surgery to make an opening into the wall of the stomach to look inside with a laparoscope
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large intestine
the bowel between the small intestine and the anus, including the cecum, colon, and rectum
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laryngeal
having to do with the voice box
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laryngectomy
surgery to remove the voice box
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laryngitis
inflammation of the voice box
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laryngocentesis
surgery to puncture the voice box
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laryngoplasty
surgery to fix the voice box
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laryngoscope
tool used to look into the voice box
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laryngospasm
sudden, uncontrolled cramp in the voice box
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laryngectomy
surgery to make an opening into the voice box
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laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the larynx, windpipe, and bronchi? croup
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larynx
voice box
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laser angioblast
using a laser light to open blocked arteries
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lateral
toward or having to do with the side of the body
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latex agglutination test
blood test used to detect antibodies
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laxative
drug used to stop constipation
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LE (lupus erythematosus)cell test
blood test used to detect the presence of a certain type of white blood cell seen in people with lupus erythematosus and similar disorders
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legionnaires' disease
serious disorder caused by bacterial infection in which there is high fever, stomach pain, headache, and pneumonia
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leiodermia
disorder in which the skin is too smooth and shiny
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leiomyoma
smooth muscle growth
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leiomyosarcoma
cancer of smooth muscle
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lens
structure in the eye that is normally clear and helps to focus light coming into the eye
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lesion
abnormal area of tissue, such as a wound, sore, rash, or boil
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leukemia
cancer of white blood cells
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leukocoria
white pupil
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leukocyte
one of the infectionfighting cells in the blood and body tissues? white blood cells
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leukocyte count
number of white blood cells in the blood
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leukocytosis
increase in number of white blood cells in the blood
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leukoderma
white skin
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leukokoria
white pupil
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libido
sexual desire
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ligament
elastic tissue that connects bone or cartilage
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lipid
fat
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lipid tests
blood tests that measure how much fat is in the blood
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lipoid
fatty
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lipoma
growth made up of fat cells
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lipoprotein electrophoresis
blood test that measures the amounts of fat and protein in the blood
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lithotripsy
surgery or other method to crush a stone
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liver
large organ that helps in many body functions, including digestion, metabolism, and storage of substances
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lobar pneumonia
bacterial infection of one or more sections of the lung
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lobectomy
surgery to remove a section of the lung
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lochia
normal discharge from the vagina for 1 to 2 weeks after childbirth
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long bone
bone that is long and slender, such as a leg or arm bone
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lordosis
forward curving of the spine, causing saddle back or sway back
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Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
muscle disorder
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lower GI (gastrointestinal) series
xray using a dye given as an enema to outline the large intestine
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lumbar puncture
spinal tap using a needle to remove spinal fluid for testing from the lower back
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lumbar region
lower back of the body
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lumbar vertebrae
bones of the spine in the lower back
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lumen
the space inside a tubelike body structure, such as a blood vessel
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lung lobe
one of five sections of the two lungs
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lungs
the two main organs for breathing
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lupus erythematosus (LE)
chronic disorders of connective tissue in which there can be skin rash, arthritis, kidney problems, and anemia, among other problems
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lymph
clear liquid tissue
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lymph node
tissue that filters disease germs from the blood? also called a lymph gland
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lymphadenitis
inflammation of the lymph nodes
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lymphangiography
xray of the lymph nodes
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lymphocyte
type of white blood cell
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lymphoid tissue
tissue that contains lymphocytes
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lymphoma
cancerous growth made up of lymphoid tissue, particularly lymphocytes
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macro
describes something that is large or long
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macule
flat, colored spot on the skin
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magnetic resonance imagining (MRI)
the use of magnetic waves to look at soft tissues of the body
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malignant
cancerous
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mallet
hammerlike tool used for striking objects
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mammary glands
milkproducing tissue in the breasts
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mammary papilla
breast nipple
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mammogram
xray of the breast
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mammoplasty
surgery to reconstruct the breast
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mandible
lower jaw bone
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Mantoux test
skin test used to check for tuberculosis
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mastalgia
pain in the breast
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mastectomy
surgery to remove a breast
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mastitis
inflammation of the mammary gland or of the breast
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mastoid cells
air spaces inside the mastoid process
412
mastoid process
protruding part of a bone located in the skull behind the ear
413
mastoidectomy
surgery to remove the mastoid process or mastoid cells
414
mastoiditis
inflammation of the air spaces in the mastoid process that communicate with the middle ear
415
mastoidotomy
surgery to cut into the mastoid process
416
mastoptosis
drooping breasts
417
maxilla
upper jaw bone
418
maxillectomy
surgery to remove the upper jaw bone
419
maxillitis
inflammation of the upper jaw bone
420
meconium
first stool of the newborn
421
medial
toward or having to do with the middle of the body
422
medications
medicines, drugs
423
mediastinum
tissue and organs in the middle of the chest between the two lungs
424
medulla oblongata
part of the brain that controls breathing, blood pressure, and other important body functions? brain stem
425
meibomian cyst
pimple on the eyelid caused by an inflamed gland (stye)
426
melanin
material that makes the color of the skin and hair
427
melanoma
cancerous black growth on the skin
428
melasma
a blotchy brown stain on the skin, usually over the cheeks, forehead, or neck? often associated with pregnancy, menopause, or the use of oral contraceptives
429
menarche
time in life when a girl starts having a menstrual period
430
Meniere's disease
disorder of the inner ear in which there is dizziness, ringing in the ears, and loss of hearing
431
meninges
threelayered tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord
432
meningitis
inflammation of the meninges
433
meningocele
bulging of the meninges through a hole in bone
434
meningomyeloradiculitis
inflammation of the meninges and roots of the spinal nerves
435
meniscectomy
surgery to remove a meniscus
436
meniscitis
inflammation of the meninges and roots of the spinal nerves
437
meniscus
one of two crescentshaped pads inside the knee joint
438
menometrorrhagia
too much bleeding from the uterus during menstruation and at other times
439
menopause
time in life when a woman stops having a menstrual period
440
menses
discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus that happens about every 4 weeks in women who are not pregnant
441
menstrual
having to do with menstruation
442
menstrual period
the time of menstruation
443
menstruation
discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus that happens about every 4 weeks in women who are not pregnant
444
metabolism
total of all the important actions in the body that keep it alive
445
metacarpal bones
.bones of the hand between the wrist and fingers
446
metastasis
spread of disease from one place in the body to another place in the body that is not nearby
447
metatarsal bones
foot bones
448
metrorrhea
discharge from the uterus
449
micro
describes something that is small or delicate
450
microcephalus
person with a very small head
451
micturate
urinate
452
middle ear
the space between the eardrum and the inner ear
453
migraine
type of severe headache that occurs periodically and is often associated with nausea, vomiting, sight or hearing sensitivities
454
miotic
substance that makes the pupil of the eye smaller (e.g., narcotic)
455
miscarriage
loss of an unborn baby from the uterus before it is able to survive outside the mother's body
456
mitral commissurotomy
surgery to repair the mitral valve to enlarge the opening between the two parts of the left side of the heart
457
mitral valve
valve between two chambers on the left side of the heart
458
molecular pharmacology
the study of the action between two parts of the left side of the heart
459
monoparesis
weak muscle movement and loss of feeling in one arm or one leg
460
monoplegia
loss of movement and loss of feeling in one arm or one leg
461
motility
ability to move
462
mouth
opening through which food passes into the body to be digested
463
mucopurulent
slimy and with pus in it
464
mucus
slimy fluid
465
multigravida
women who has been pregnant two or more times
466
multipara
woman who has given birth two or more times
467
multiple sclerosis (MS)
slowly worsening disorder of the central nervous system that causes weakness, incoordination, numbness, and probh talking and seeing
468
muscle
type of tissue that causes movement
469
muscular dystrophy (MD)
genetic problem resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy
470
myasthenia
muscle weakness
471
myasthenia gravis
disorder that causes muscles to get tired quickly
472
mydriatic
substance that makes the pupil of the eye bigger
473
myelogram
xray of the spinal cord using dye that is injected into the spinal area
474
myeloma
cancer of the types of cells normally found in bone marrow
475
myelomalacia
softening of the spinal cord
476
myocardial infarction (MI)
heart attack
477
myocardial ischemia
not enough blood going to the heart
478
myocarditis
inflammation of the heart muscle
479
myocardium
muscle of the heart
480
myoma
growth made up of muscle tissue
481
myomectomy
surgery to remove a myoma or a piece of muscle
482
myometritis
inflammation of the muscle of the uterus
483
myometrium
muscle of the uterus
484
myopathy
muscle disorder
485
myopia
nearsightedness
486
myoplasty
surgery to fix a muscle
487
myorrhaphy
surgery to stitch a muscle
488
myringitis
inflammation of the eardrum
489
myringoplasty
surgery to fix a ruptured eardrum
490
myxedema
disorder caused by lack of thyroid hormone in which areas of the skin are swollen
491
nail
tough plate of tissue covering the top of the end of each finger and toe
492
narcotic
strong habitforming drug that stops pain and depresses the central nervous system
493
nasal
having to do with the nose
494
nasal septum
wall that divides the nose into two sides
495
nasogastric tube
tube that goes through the nose and into the stomach? used for feeding liquid food to a patient
496
nasolacrimal duct
tube that drains tears from the eye into the nose? tear duct
497
nasopharyngeal
having to do with the nasopharynx
498
nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the nasopharynx
499
natal
having to do with childbirth
500
nausea
sick to the stomach
