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Digit

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Any number 1 through 9 and 0 (e.g., the number 7 is a digit).

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Place Value

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The value of the position of a digit in a number (e.g., in the number 321, the number 2 is in the “tens” position).

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Product

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The answer to a multiplication problem.

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Dividend

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The number being divided.

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Divisor

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The number by which the dividend is being divided.

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Quotient

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The answer to a division problem.

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Remainder

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The portion of the dividend that is not equally dividable by the divisor.

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Fraction

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In Mathematics, a way to express a part in relation to the total.

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Numerator

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The top number in a fraction.

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Denominator

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The bottom number in a fraction.

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Fraction Bar

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The line between the numerator and the denominator. The bar is another symbol for division.

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Factor

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A number that divides evenly into another number.

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Least Common Denominator (LCD)

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The smallest multiple that two numbers share.

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Improper Fraction

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A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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Proper Fraction

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A fraction where the denominator is larger than the numerator.

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Common Denominator

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Two or more fractions having the same denominator.

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Reciprocals

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Pairs of numbers that equal 1 when multiplied together.

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Terminating Decimal

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A decimal that is not continuous.

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Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

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The greatest factor that will go into two or more numbers evenly.

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Ratio

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A relationship between two numbers.

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Proportion

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Two ratios that have equal values.

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Percent

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Per hundred (part per hundred).

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Variable

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A letter representing an unknown quantity (i.e., x).

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Constant

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A number that cannot change.

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Expression
A mathematical sentence containing constants and variables (i.e., 3x-2).
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Exponent
A number or symbol placed above and after another number or symbol (a superscript or subscript), indicating the number of times to multiply.
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Context Clues
The information provided in the words or sentences surrounding the unknown word or words.
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Synonym
A word that means the same thing as another word.
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Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word.
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Connotation
The emotions or feelings that the reader attaches to words.
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Tone
The attitude or feelings the author has about the topic.
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Assumption
A set of beliefs the writer has about a subject.
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Inference
An educated guess or conclusion drawn by the reader based on the available facts and information.
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Abrupt
Sudden.
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Abstain
To voluntarily refrain from something.
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Access
A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.
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Accountable
Responsible.
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Adhere
To hold fast or stick together.
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Adverse
Undesired, possibly harmful.
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Affect
Appearance of observable emotions. Example: The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotions and reported that the patient had a flat affect.
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Annual
Occurring every year.
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Apply
To place, put on, or spread something.
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Audible
Able to be heard.
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Bilateral
Present on two sides.
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Cardiac
Of or relating to the heart.
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Cast
Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.
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Cavity
An opening or empty area.
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Cease
Come to an end or bring to an end.
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Compensatory
Offsetting or making up for something.
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Complication
An undesired problem that is the result of some other event.
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Comply
Do as directed.
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Concave
Rounded inward.
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Concise
Brief, to the point.
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Consistency
Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.
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Constrict
To draw together or become smaller.
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Contingent
Dependent.
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Contour
Shape or outline of a shape.
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Contract
To draw together, to reduce in size.
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Contraindication
A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done.
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Defecate
Expel feces.
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Deficit
A deficiency or lack of something.
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Depress
Press downward.
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Depth
Downward measurement from a surface.
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Deteriorating
Worsening.
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Device
Tool or piece of equipment.
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Diagnosis
Identification of an injury or disease.
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Diameter
The distance across the center of an object.
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Dilate
To enlarge or expand.
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Dilute
To make a liquid less concentrated.
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Discrete
Distinct, separate. | Example: The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patients body.
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Distented
Enlarged or expanded from pressure.
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Dysfunction
Impaired or abnormal functioning.
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Elevate
To lift up or place in a higher position.
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Endogenous
Produced within the body.
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Exacerbate
To make worse or more severe.
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Excess
More than what is needed or usual.
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Exogenous
Produced outside the body.
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Expand
To increase in size or amount.
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Exposure
Contact.
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External
Located outside the body.
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Fatal
Resulting in death.
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Fatigue
Extreme tiredness, exhaustion.
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Flaccid
Limp, lacking tone.
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Flushed
Reddened or ruddy appearance.
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Gaping
Wide open.
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Gastrointestinal
Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines.
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Gender
Sex of an individual, as in male or female.
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Hematologic
Of or relating to blood.
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Hydration
Maintenance of body fluid balance.
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Hygiene
Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health.
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Impaired
Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level.
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Impending
Likely to occur soon.
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Incidence
Occurence
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Infection
Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms.
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Inflamed
Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender.
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Ingest
To swallow for digestion.
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Initiate
To begin or put into practice.
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Insidious
So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.
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Intact
In place, unharmed.
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Internal
Located within the body.
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Invasive
Inserting or entering into a body part.
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Labile
Changing rapidly and often.
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Laceration
Cut; tear.
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Latent
Present but not active or visible.
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Lethargic
Difficult to arouse.
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Manifestation
An indication or sign of a condition.
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Musculoskeletal
Of or relating to muscle and skeleton.
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Neurologic
Of or relating to the nervous system.
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Neurovascular
Of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels.
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Nutrient
Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment.
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Occluded
Closed or obstructed.

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