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Oral Exam Flashcards

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abscess

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Collection of pus

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Acromegaly

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Enlargement of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone

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amniocentesis

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Surgical puncture to remove amnion fluid

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anesthesia

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absence of sensation

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aneurysm

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Weakening of arterial wall; leads to a stroke

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Angiography

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Process of recording vessel

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Anti-die-uh-retic
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Stimulates the reabsorption of water by the kidney

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Antigen

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Substance that stimulates production of an antibody

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Appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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arrhythmia

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irregular heartbeat

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arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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Arthrodesis

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Surgical fusion of a joint to eliminate movement

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audiometer

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Instrument to measure or test hearing.

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basal cell carcinoma

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Malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis

Most common form of skin cancer

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Benign

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Condition that is non-cancerous

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Biopsy

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Process of viewing life

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bradykinesia

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slow movement

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bronchidilator

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Dilation of bronchial tube

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Caphalic

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pertaining to the head

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Carcinogenic

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pertaining to producing cancer

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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Celiac

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pertaining to the abdomen

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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Choledocolithiasis

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stones in the common bile duct

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth; birth defect

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corneal abrasion

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superficial scratch on the cornea

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dermatologist

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specialist in the study of skin disorders

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diabetes mellitus

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Insulin is not secreted correctly

Tissues are resistant to its effect

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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Diastole

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relaxation phase of the heartbeat

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Dysmenorrhea

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painful and difficult menstruation

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dyspepsia

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pain or discomfort in digestion; also known as indigestion

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Dysphasia

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difficulty swallowing

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electrodessication

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destruction of tissue by burning or drying the tissue with an electric spark; primarily used to destroy superficial growths such as warts, but may also be used on deeper tissues

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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record of the electrical activity of the brain

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Emphysema

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hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls

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Erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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Excision

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process of cutting out, surgical removal

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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Glaucoma

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Intraocular pressure resulting in damage to the retina and optic nerve causes vision loss.

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hemolysis

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destruction of red blood cells

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herniorraphy

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suturing of a hernia

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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Hydrocele

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hernia within the scrotum

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hyperglycemia

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Abnormal height levels of sugar in the bloodstream

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Hyperplasia

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Condition of increased formation of cells

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Hyponatremia

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abnormally low level of sodium in the blood

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Iatrogenic

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pertaining to being produced by treatment

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Ileostomy

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new opening of the ileum to the outside of the body

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Ischemia

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condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue

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ketoacidosis

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fats are improperly burned, leading to an accumulation of ketones and acids in the body.

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

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Leukemia

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Blood condition of white cells; malignant (cancerous) condition.

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Lithotripsy

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Using high energy sound waves to crush stones in the kidney or ureter.

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lymphadenopathy

Limb- fad-UH- nopathy

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disease of the lymph nodes

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mastectomy

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Removal (excision) of a breast.

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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Metabolism

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Total of the chemical processes in a cell. It includes catabolism and anabolism.

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Morphology

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Study of the shape or form of cells

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Multiple myeloma

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malignant tumor of bone marrow cells

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Myalgia

My al juh

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Muscle pain

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myocardial infarction

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Area of dead (necrotic) tissue in the heart muscle; heart attack.

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myopia

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nearsightedness

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Necrosis

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condition of death of cells

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Neonatal

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pertaining to new birth

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Neoplasm

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New growth

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Nephrolithotomy

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incision into the kidney for the removal of stones

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Neutropenia

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deficiency of neutrophils

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oligospermia

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scanty production of sperm

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orthopedics

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Specialty devoted to straightening, correcting and treating deformities and diseases in bones.

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Osteomalacia

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Softening of bones

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Osteomyelitis

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nflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection

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otitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear

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palatopharyngoplasty

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surgical repair of the palate and pharynx

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Pancytopenia

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deficiency of all blood cells

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Pathologist

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specialist in the study of disease

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pneumothorax

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collection of air in the pleural space/chest

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

80
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primigravida

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a woman during her first pregnancy

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Prostate gland

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A gland in males that contributes to the seminal fluid.

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Proximal

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near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure

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Psoriasis

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chronic, recurrent dermatosis marked by itchy, scaly, red plaques covered by silvery gray scales

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Pulmonary embolism

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clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung

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pyosalpinx

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Pus in the Fallopian tube

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Rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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Spermolytic

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pertaining to destruction of sperm

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Splenectomy

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surgical removal of the spleen

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Streptococcus

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Spherical shaped bacterium in twisted chain formation

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Subdural hematoma

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a collection of blood trapped in the space beneath the dura mater, between the dura and arachnoid layers of the meninges

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Syncope

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Faitning

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Tachycardia

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Rapid heart rate

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tenorrhaphy

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Suture of a tendon

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Testicular

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Pertaining to the testes

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Thrombosis

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Abnormal condition of blood clot in a blood vessel

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tracheostomy

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New opening of the trachea to the outside of the body

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Urinalysis

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Series of tests to evaluate urine

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Vascetomy

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bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens

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Visceral

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pertaining to the internal organs

Health 51a (3 decks)

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