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-ectasis

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expanding; dilating

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ectopic

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occuring in an abnormal form or place

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endarterectomy

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surgical removal of the diseased portion of the lining of an artery

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endocarditis

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inflammation of the the endocardium, especially an inflammation caused by a bacterial or fungal infection

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endocrinology

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study of the endocrine system

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endometriosis

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abnormal condition in which uterine wall tissue is found in the pelvis or abdominal wall

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epididymis

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group of ducts at the top of the testes where sperm is stored

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episiotomy

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surgical incision used to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver a baby.

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female gamete

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ova

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female gonad

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ovaries

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fimbrae

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hairlike ends of the uterus that sweep the ovum into the uterus

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gastroscopy

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examination of the of the stomach using an endoscope

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gestation

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period of fetal development from fertilization until delivery ; usually about 40 weeks

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gouty arthritis

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inflammation of the joints, present in gout; usually caused by uric acid crystals

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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holter moniter humeral

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portable device that proves a 24 hour electrocardiogram

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hyaline membrane disease

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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn is an acute lung disease caused by surfactant deficiency, which leads to alveolar collapse and noncompliant lungs. requires assistance in breathing

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hyperbilirubinemia

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excessive bilirubin in the blood

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hypothalamus

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one of the parts of the diencephalon; serves as sensory relay station, gland in the nervous system that releases hormones to aid in regulating pituitary hormones

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ileus

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intestinal blockage

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ischemia

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localized blood insufficiency caused by an obstruction

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kyphosis

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abnormal posterior spine curvature

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laparoscopy

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use of a lighted tubular instrument inserted through a woman’s navel to perform a tubal ligation or to examine the Fallopian tubes

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laryngectomy

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removal of the larynx

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male gamete
sperm
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male gonad
testes
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medulla oblongata
part of the brainstem that regulates heart and lung functions, swallowing, vomiting, coughing, and sneezing
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menarche
first menstrual period
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meningomyelocele
in spina bifida cystica, protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord above the surface of the skin
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menorrhagia
excessive menstrual bleeding
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mesentery
membraneous that attaches small and large intestines to the muscular wall at the dorsal part of the abdomen
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metrorrhagia
uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
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mitral valve
bicuspid valve, atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart
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myalgia
muscle pain
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myasthenia
abnormal muscle weakness or fatigue
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myelogram
X-ray of the spinal cord after a contrast medium has been injected
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myoneural
relating to or connecting muscles and nerves
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neonatology
medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of the neonate(infant under 4 weeks)
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obstetrics
medical specialty that guides women through fertilization, pregnancy, and birth
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orchiotomy
incision into a testes
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osteoarthritis
arthritis with the loss of cartilage
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osteomalacia
softening of bones often caused by Vit. D deficiency
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osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone marrow and surrounding bone
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osteoporosis
degenerative thinning of bone
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palatoplasty
surgery to reconstruct the hard palate of mouth, usually to fix cleft palate
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paresthesis
A skin sensation, such as burning, prickling, itching, or tingling, with no apparent physical cause.
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patent
Open, unobstructed, affording free passage.
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pericardium
protective covering of the heart
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peristalsis
coordinated, rhythmic contractions of smooth muscle that force food through the digestive tract
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perivesical
near/around the bladder
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petechia
a tiny hemorrhage beneath the surface of the skin; minute hemorrhages in the skin
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phimosis
abnormal narrowing of the opening of the foreskin
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phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
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pleural effusion
escape of fluid into the pleural cavity
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prepuce
foreskin of penis
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pulmonary abscess
large collection of pus in the lungs
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pulmonary edema
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs
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pulmonary embolism
one or more pulmonary arteries become blocked
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pyuria
pus in the urine
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quadriplegia
complete paralysis of limbs
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scapula
large flat bone that forms the shoulder
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scrotum
sac outside the body containing the testicles
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sialasenolithiasis
salivary gland stones
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sphygmomanometer
device for measuring blood pressure
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-stenosis
narrowing
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stool guaiac
gFOBT, test to find hidden (occult) blood in stool samples
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synapse
space over which nerve impulses jump form one neuron to another
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testosterone
primary male hormone
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thoracentesis
procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.
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TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
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uremia
excess of urea and other wastes in the blood
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ureterocele
swelling at the bottom of one of the tubes (ureters) that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. The swollen area can block urine flow. A ureterocele is a birth defect.
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urinary retention
not incontinent, urine remains in bladder
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vas deferens
narrow tube through which sperm leave the epididymis and travel to the seminal vesicles and into the urethra
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vasectomy
removal of the vas deferens to prevent conception
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bone doctor
orthopedist
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cerebral
cerebr(o)
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galacto-
milk
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gastric resection
gastrectomy
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hardening of the arteries
arteriosclerosis
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heart doctor
cardiologist
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hemptysis
lung or bronchial hemorrhage that results in the spitting of blood
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hoarsness
dysphonia
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immature bone cells
osteoblast
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inflamed testes
testitis
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lacto-
milk
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ligament
sheet of fibrous tissue connecting and supporting bones; attaches bone to bone
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mammo-
breast
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masto-
breast
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murmur
soft heart sound heard between normal beats
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nosebleed
epitaxis
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oophoo-
ovary
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ovario-
ovary
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rapid heart rate
tachycardia
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sinoatrial node
heart's pacemaker; its electrical impulses cause the regular contractions that result in a regular heartbeat or pulse
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slow heart rate
bradycardia
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strong membrane around bone
periosteum
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tendon
fibrous band that connects muscle to bone or other structures
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein with a thrombus
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Tumor of Liver
nephroma
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visual exam of bladder
cystoscopy
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abruptio placentae
breaking away of the placentae from the uterine wall
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amylase
enzyme that is part of pancreatic juice and saliva and that begins the digestion of carbohydrates
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analgesia
inability to feel pain
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analgesics
agents that relieve or eliminate pain
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androgen
any male hormone, such a testosterone
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anesthesia
temporary state that causes unconsciousness, loss of memory, lack of pain and muscle relaxation
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aneurysm
abnormal widening of an artery wall that bursts and releases blood; ballooning of the artery wall caused by weakness
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ankylosis
stiffening of a joint, especially as a result of a disease
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anorchism
congenital absence of one or both testicles
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anticonvulsant
agent that lessens or prevents convulsions
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aphasia
cannot speak
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arthroplasty
surgical repair of replacement of a joint
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atrophy
wasting away of tissues, organs, and cells, usually as the result of disease or loss of blood supply
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azotemia
excess of urea and other wastes in the blood
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benign prostatic hyperplasia
noncancerous enlargement of prostate; common with age
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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
removal of both ovaries and both Fallopian tubes
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bronchi
main passageway to the lungs
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the airways
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cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle

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