mod 3 med terms Flashcards

(34 cards)

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Rhabdomyoma

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Benign tumor of skeletal muscle

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myso/o

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muscle

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3
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-algia

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pain

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Myelogram

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a record of spinal cord

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5
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Halitosis

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Bad smelling breath

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6
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Dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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7
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Leukoplakia

A

condition where white patches appears in the mouth

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herpetic stomatitis

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viral infection caused by HSV-1 (COLD SORES)

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cheilitis

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inflammation of the lips

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10
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Gingivitis

A

inflammation of the gums

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11
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volvulus

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twisting of intestines

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jaundice

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yellow discoloration of the skin caused by a build up of bilirubin

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13
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Choledocholithiasis

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Presence of stones in the bile duct

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Anastomosis

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new connection between two hollow structure

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colostomy

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new opening made for the colon through the abdominal wall

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16
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Pylorostomy

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surgical procedure used to treat hypertrophic stenosis in infants

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Antiemetics

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drug used to manage nausea and vomiting

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Deglutition

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Mastication

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Rectitis

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inflammation of the rectums lining

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Proctitis

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Inflammation of the rectums line

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Herniorrhaphy

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Hernia repair

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Appendices
plural for appendix
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Eructation
belching
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Cirrhosis
chronic, degenerative disease of the liver
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Dental Caries
dental decay
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pyrosis
heartburn
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Malocclusion
abnormal bite
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Endoscope
visual internal examination of the body
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Hemorrhoids
varicose veins in the anus or lower rectum
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Odontectomy
removal of the tooth
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Stomatoplasty
surgical repair of the mouth