Misc Terms

Question 1

fissure

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a groove or crack-like sore of the skin

Question 2

a groove or crack-like sore of the skin

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fissure

Question 3

fistula

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an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

Question 4

an abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

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fistula

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ileum

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the last and longest portion of the small intestine

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the last and longest portion of the small intestine

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ileum

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ilium

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part of the hip bone

Question 8

part of the hip bone

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ilium

Question 9

infection

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the invasion of the body by a pathogenic (disease-producing) organism

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the invasion of the body by a pathogenic (disease-producing) organism

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infection

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Malaise

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a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection or other disease

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a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection or other disease

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Malaise

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Inflammation

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localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues

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localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues

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Inflammation

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erythema

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redness

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redness

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erythema

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hyperthermia

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heat

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heat

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hyperthermia

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edema

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swelling

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swelling

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edema

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laceration

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a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut

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a torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut

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laceration

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lesion

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a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

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a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

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lesion

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(adjective) mucous

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the specialized membranes that line the body cavities

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the specialized membranes that line the body cavities

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(adjective) mucous

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(noun) mucus

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refers to the fluid secreted by these mucous membranes

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refers to the fluid secreted by these mucous membranes

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(noun) mucus

Question 29

Mycosis

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any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

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any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

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Mycosis

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myelopathy

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any injury, degeneration or disease in the spinal cord

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any injury, degeneration or disease in the spinal cord

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myelopathy

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myopathy

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any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

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any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

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myopathy

Question 35

dermatologist

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

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dermatologist

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Neonatology

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the study of disorders of the newborn

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the study of disorders of the newborn

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Neonatology

Question 39

Palpation

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an examination technique in which the examiner’s hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

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an examination technique in which the examiner’s hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

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Palpation

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Palpitation

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pounding or racing heart

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pounding or racing heart

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Palpitation

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Pyelitis

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an inflammation of the renal pelvis

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an inflammation of the renal pelvis

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Pyelitis

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Pyoderma

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any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection such as impetigo

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any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection such as impetigo

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Pyoderma

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Pyrosis

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heartburn

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heartburn

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Pyrosis

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Supination

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the act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward

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the act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward

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Supination

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Suppuration

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the formation of pus

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the formation of pus

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Suppuration

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Triage

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the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment

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the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment

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Triage

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Trauma

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wound or injury

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wound or injury

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Trauma

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Viral

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pertaining to a virus

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pertaining to a virus

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Viral

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Virile

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having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male

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having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male

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Virile