Terminology Flashcards
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Cardiomyopathy
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Disease of the myocardium (the middle layer of the heart)
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Cardiocele
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A herniation or protrusion of the heart
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Cardiologist
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A physician who specializes in the study of cardiology (the heart)
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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Cardiotomy
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Incision in the heart wall
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Carditis
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Inflammation of the heart
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Cyanosis
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Bluish discoloration of the skin
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Cytology
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The study of the cell
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Dermatologist
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The study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin
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Dermatosis
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Any cutaneous abnormality or eruption relating to the skin
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Disease
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Interruption, cessation or disorder of a body, system, or organ structure or function…illness or sickness
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Duodenal
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Of or relating to the duodenum (the first division of the small intestine)
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Duodenitis
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Inflammation of the duodenum
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Electrocardiogram
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A record if electrical waves given off by the heart
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Etiological
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The science and study of the causes of disease
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Gastrectomy
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Removal of part or all of the stomach
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Gastritis
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Inflammation of the stomach
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Gastroduodenostomy
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When a new opening is made to form a new connection between the stomach and duodenum
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Gastroenterology
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The study of the function and disorders of the stomach
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Gastromegaly
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Enlargement of the stomach
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Gastroscopy
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Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope
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Leukemia
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When too many leukocytes are present in the blood (cancer of the blood)
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Leukocyte
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White blood cell
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Leukocytosis
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An abnormally large number of leukocytes
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Pathologist
One who studies the functional changes in the body produced by a disease
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Pathology
The study of the functional changes in the body produced by a disease
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Adenectomy
Removal of a gland
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Adenitis
Inflammation of a gland
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Adenoma
Tumor of a gland
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Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint
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Arthrocele
Herniation of a joint
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Arthroplasty
Surgery to realign or reconstruct a joint
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Arthrotomy
Incision into a joint
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Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor
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Cephalic
Of or pertaining to the head
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Chondritis
Inflammation of bone and cartilage
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Dentalgia
Pain in the tooth
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Colostomy
A surgical procedure to make a new opening into the colon
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
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Encephalocele
Hernia in the brain
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Encephaloma
Tumor in the brain
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Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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Endocarditis
Inflammation if the endocardium
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Endosteoma
A tumor in the bone
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Exogenous
Originating outside the organism
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Histology
The study of tissues
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Hyperemesis
Excessive vomiting
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Hypertrophy
Enlargement of an organ
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Hypodermic
Related to the layer just beneath the skin
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Intercostal
Occurring between the ribs
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Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx
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Lipoid
A fat like substance
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Lipoma
A fatty tumor
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Morphology
The study of the forms and structure of organisms
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Oncology
The study of tumors
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Osteitis
Inflammation of the bone
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Osteomalacia
Softening of the bones
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Thyroidectomy
Removal of all or part of the thyroid
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Tracheobronchitis
Inflammation of the trachea and bronchi
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Tracheomegaly
Enlargement of the trachea
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Tracheotomy
Incision into the trachea
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Abdominal
Of or pertaining to the abdomen
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Abdominocentisis
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity
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Abduction
Movement away from the midline
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Adduction
Movement toward the midline
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Aneurysm
Blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel or weakening of the vessel's wall
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Anomaly
Deviation or departure from the normal
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Apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing
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Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of the arteries
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Arteriospasm
Spasm of one or more arteries
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Bradycardia
Slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60
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Bradypnea
Abnormal slowness of breathing
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Cardiocentisis
Surgical puncture of the heart
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Cephalic
Pertaining to the head
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Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
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Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder's wall
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Cholelithotomy
Incision into the gallbladder in order to remove gallstones
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Cryptorchidism
Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Cystocele
Herniation of the urinary bladder
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Cystotomy
Incision into the urinary bladder
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Dyspepsia
Painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion
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Dyspnea
Painful or difficult breathing
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Hematologist
A physician specializing in the study of blood
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Hemolysis
Breaking down or dissolution of blood cells
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Hernia
Protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it
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Hydrocephalus
Accumulation of watery fluid in the cranial cavity
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Hydrophobia
Irrational fear of water
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Hydrotherapy
The use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.
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Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus
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Hysteropexy
Surgical fixation of a displaced uterus
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Hysterotomy
Incision into the uterus
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Kinesiology
The study of the motion of the human body
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Lithotomy
Incision of a duct or organ for removal of calculi
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Myosclerosis
Hardening of muscle tissue
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Myospasm
Spasmodic contraction of a muscle
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Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney
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Nephrolith
Calculus formed in the kidney (renal calculus or kidney stones)
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Nephromegaly
Enlargement of the kidney
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Nephroptosis
Downward displacement of a kidney.
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Neurofibroma
A tumor of fibrous connective tissue and nerve tissue
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Neurolysis
The destruction of nerve tissue
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Orchidectomy
Surgical removal of one or both testes
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Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
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Pyelitis
Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney
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Pyeloplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the pelvis of the kidney
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Pyogenic
Producing pus
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose
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Rhinoplasty
Reconstruction of the nose
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Tachycardia
Abnormally rapid heart rate
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Tachypnea
Very rapid breathing
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Thoracic
Of or pertaining to the thorax
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Thoracocentisis
Surgical puncture and drainage of the thoracic cavity
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Thoracotomy
Incision into the chest wall
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Ureterolithotomy
Incision of a ureter for removal of calculus
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Ureterotomy
Incision into the ureter
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Urethrotomy
Incision of the urethra
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Colic
Severe abdominal pain caused by spasm
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Enterocele
Herniation of the small intestine
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Colitis
Inflammation of the colon
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Enteroclysis
Irrigation of the small intestine
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Enterotoxin
Poisoning of the small intestine
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Esophagogastroscopy
Inspection of the esophagus and stomach via a scope
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Gastrectasia
Dialation, stretching of the stomach
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Gastrorrhagia
Hemorrhage of the stomach
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Gingivectomy
Excision of gum tissue
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
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Hepatorrhagia
Hemorrhage of the liver
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Pancreatectomy
Excision of part of the pancreas
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Proctoscopy
Examination of the anus and rectum
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Rectal
Of, or pertaining to the rectum
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Stomatitis
Inflammation of the mouth
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Stomatorrhagia
Hemorrhage of the mouth
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Acute
Illnesses that appear quickly and can be serious or life-threatening
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Analgesia
Without pain
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Anemia
Deficiency of red blood cells
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Anesthesiologist
One who specializes in administering an anesthetic to a patient before being treated
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Anorexia
Eating disorder usually characterized by refusal to maintain a normal minimal body weight
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Antipyretic
A medication that reduces fever
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Asymptomatic
Neither causing nor exhibiting symptoms of disease
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Cardiorrhexis
Rupture of the heart
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Chondrodysplasia
An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism
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Atrophy
Wasting away, deterioration
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Chronic
Of long duration; continuing
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Cystorrhexis
Rupture of the bladder
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Hypothermia
Abnormally low body temperature
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Hysterorrhexis
Rupture of the uterus
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Lithotripsy
Crushing of kidney stones by means of a lithotripter (ultrasound machine)
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Cyanoderma
Blue skin
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Localized
Restricted to a particular place
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Macrocephalus
An individual with an abnormally large head
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Malaise
A general state of ill-being or the feeling of poor health
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Melanocarcinoma
A malignant melanoma derived from epithelial tissue
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Micrometer
Instrument used for measuring extremely small distances
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Morbidity
The quantity or state of being diseased
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Mortality
The number of deaths in a given period
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Nausea
Sensation of discomfort, or queasiness, in the stomach
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Neuromyelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord and nerve
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Neurotripsy
The surgical crushing of a nerve
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Palliative
Relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure
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Diagnosis
The determination of the nature of a case of a disease
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Defibrillation
Procedure using electrical spark is utilized to shock the heart and bring about a slower and regular heartbeat
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Dysplasia
Abnormality of development
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Edema
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume
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Embolus
Foreign or abnormal particle circulating in the blood (air bubble, blood clot, cholesterol)
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Generalized
Involving the whole of an organ
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Embolism
Sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus
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Hematemesis
The vomiting of blood
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Hyperesthesia
Increased sensitivity to stimulation
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Hyperpnea
Abnormal increase in breathing
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Hyperpyrexia
Abnormally high fever
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Hypoesthesia
Decreased sensitivity to stimulation
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Hypoplasia
Incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue
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Paroxysmal
Having the characteristic of a paroxysm
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Peripheral
Pertaining to the outside, surface, or surrounding area of an organ
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
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Polyarthritis
Inflammation of several joints
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Polyuria
Excessive amounts of urine
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Prodromal
Signs of the onset of disease
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Prognosis
Forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder
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Prophylactic
A prophylactic agent, such as a vaccine or drug.
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Symptom
Evidence of disease or of a patient's condition
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Symptomatic
Pertaining to or of the nature of a symptom
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Syndrome
A set of symptoms occurring together
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Systematic
In an organized matter
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Tinnitus
Hearing ringing, buzzing, or other sounds without an external cause
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Thrombus
Blood clot
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Benign
Not recurrent; favorable for recovery.
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Thrombosis
Blood clot (thrombus) occluding a vessel
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Biopsy
Removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body
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Ectopic
Located away from normal position.
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Endocystoscopy
Examination of the inside of the bladder
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Epigastric
Above the stomach
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Lumbar
Lower back...situated between the lowest ribs and the pelvis
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Endogenous
Originating within an organism, tissue or cell
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Tumor
Swelling, one of the cardinal signs of inflammation; morbid enlargement
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Thrombocyte
Cell that aids in clotting
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Macrocyte
Abnormally large cell
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Polydactylism
Many toes/Many digits
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Cyst
Sac or pouch containing fluid
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Distal
Part located farthest from the trunk
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Dorsal
On or near the back
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Infiltration
Slipping into and between normal cells of the body
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Lateral
Farther from the midline
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Lesion
Area of unhealthy tissue
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Malignant
Resists treatment and tends to be life threatening
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Medial
Closer to the midline
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Proximal
Nearest to the point of attachment to the trunk
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Metastasis
Movement of cells from one part of the body to another
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Neoplasm
New, abnormal tissue mass
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Papilla
Small, nipple like structures
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Papilloma
Hypertrophied papilla covered by a layer of skin
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Papule
A pimple or red elevated spot on the skin
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Polyp
Tumor with a little foot or stem
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Cardiac Arrest
Stopped heart
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Defibrillation
Heart shocked to a regular heartbeat
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Embolus
Foreign particle in the bloodstream
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Embolism
Obstruction of a blood vessel due to an embolus
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Esthesia
Feeling, sensation
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Fibrillation
Very fast, irregular heartbeat
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Amniocentesis
Puncturing of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid
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Amnion
Thin transparent sac containing the fetus and the fluid surrounding the fetus
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Amniotic Fluid
Fluid that protects the fetus from injury and helps regulate temperature
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Embryo
Second stage of gestation 3-8 weeks
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Endometrium
Inside lining of the uterus
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Labor
Parturition...the process by which a baby is born and the placenta expelled from the uterus
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Gestation
An ovum develops into a child during a period from conception to birth
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Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
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Mastectomy
Excision of the breast
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Mastitis
Inflammation of the mammary gland
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Myometritis
Inflammation of muscle layer of the uterus
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Neonatal
Pertaining to a recently born child
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Parturition
Another term for labor
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Perineum
The region of the external female genitals between the vaginal lip and the anus
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Peritoneum
Lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavities
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Fetus
The beginning of the 9th week of pregnancy
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavities)
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Placenta
A vascular structure in which the fetus absorbs oxygen and nutrients and excretes carbon dioxide and waste.
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Postpartum
After labor is completed
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Blepharedema
Excess fluid in the tissues of the eyelid
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Blepharoptosis
Prolapse (drooping) of the eyelid
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Corectasia
Dilation of the pupil
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Corectopia
A misplaced pupil
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Coreoplasty
Surgical procedure for correcting a deformed pupil
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Corneal
Of, or pertaining to the cornea (transparent tissue covering the eye)
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Diaphragm
Dome-shaped muscle that provides most of the force necessary for inspiration and expiration of air
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Hemoptysis
Spitting blood
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Iridectomy
Excision of part of the iris
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Iridocele
Hernia of the iris
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Iritis
Inflammation of the iris
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Keratome
Instrument for cutting the cornea
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Keratoplasty
Surgical repair of the cornea
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Laryngeal
Of or pertaining to the larynx (voice box)
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Keratotomy
Incision into the cornea
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Laryngospasm
Spasm of the voice box
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Nasolacriminal Duct
Structure that empties tears into the nasal cavity
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Nasopharyngitis
Inflammation of the nose and the pharynx (aka common cold)
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Keratoscleritis
Inflammation of the cornea and the sclera (white of the eye)
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Opthalmalgia
Pain in the eye
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Opthalmoscope
A lighted instrument used to look into the eye
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Opthalmologist
One who studies the eye
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx
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Pharyngotomy
An incision into the pharynx
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Pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura (a membrane that envelopes the lungs)
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Pleurocentesis
Surgical puncture of the pleural cavity
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Pneumothorax
Collection of air in the chest cavity
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Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs caused by a virus
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Retinitis
Inflammation of the retina
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Retinopathy
Disease of the retina
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Retinoscopy
Examination of the retina through a scope
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Sclerectomy
Excision of part of the sclera (the white of the eye)
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Sclerotome
An instrument used to cut into the sclera (the white of the eye)
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Rhinorrhagia
Severe bleeding from the nose
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Thorax
Chest cavity
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Thoracocentesis
Puncture into the chest cavity to remove fluid
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Epistaxis
Bleeding from the nose
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Tracheostomy
To form a new opening into the trachea
