Vocabulary Flashcards
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Atherosclerosis
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Hardening of plaques
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Hemorrhage
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Bursting forth of blood
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Infraction
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Area of dead tissue caused by decreased blood flow
Also called infract
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Adenoma
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Benign tumor or mass of a glandular cell
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Adenitis
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Inflammation of the gland
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Arthitis
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Inflammation of the joint
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Biology
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Study of life
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Biopsy
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Process of viewing removed living tissue with a microscope
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Carcinoma
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Tumor or mass that is cancerous
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Cardiology
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Study of the heart
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Cephalic
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Pertaining to the head
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Cerebral
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Pertaining to the largest part of the brain (cerebrum)
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Cerebrovascular accident CVA
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Disorder of blood vessel with the cerebrum
Also known as a stroke
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Cystoscope
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Instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder
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Cytology
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Study of cells
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Dermal
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Pertaining to skin
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Dermatitis
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Inflammation of skin
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Electrocardiogram ECG or EKG
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Record of the electricity in the heart
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Electroencephalogram
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Record of the electricity in the brain
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Enteritis
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Inflammation of the small intestines
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Erythocyte
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Red blood cell
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Gastroscopy
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Visual examination of the stomach
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Diagnosis
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Stat of complete knowledge of a patients condition
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Gynecology
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Study of female disease
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Hemoglobin
Oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells
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Hematoma
Mass collecting of blood under the skin commonly called a bruise
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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Laparotomy
Incision of the abdomen
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Leukocyte
White blood cell
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Nephrectomy
Removal of the kidney
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Neurology
Study of the nervous system and nerve disorders
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Oncologist
Specializing in the study of tumors
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Ophthalmoscope
Instrument to view the eye
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Osteoarthritis
Inflammation of the bone and joints
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Prognosis
Prediction of the outcome of an illness or treatment
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Pathologist
Studying of diseases
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Psychosis
Abnormal condition of the mind
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Renal
Pertaining to the kidney
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
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Sarcoma
Tumor of the flesh
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Thrombocyte
Clotting cells called platelets
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Thrombosis
Abnormal clotting
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Neural
Pertaining to the nerve
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Arthralgia
Painful joint
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Leukocyte
White blood cell
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Gastrectomy
Removing a portion of the stomach
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Leukemia
Increase in malignant cancerous white blood cells in blood and bone marrow
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Arthogram
X-Ray of a joint
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Hyperthyroidism
Excessive activity thyroid gland
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Neuralgia
Painful nerve
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Gastric
Pertaining to the stomach
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Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines
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Neurologist
Studying of nervous system
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Nephrology
Study of the kidney
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Hepatoma
Tumor of the liver
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Biopsy
Removing living tissue for viewing under a microscope
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Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney
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Leukocytosis
Abnormal condition of white cells
| Slight increase in the numbers of normal white blood cells as a response to infection
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Gastroscope
Instrument to visually examine the stomach
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Acute
Sharp, sudden, short period of time
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Laparoscope
Instrument to visually examine the abdomen
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdomen
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Arthroscopy
Visual examine the inside of the joint
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Neurotomy
Incision of the nerve
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Anemia
Deficiency in the number of red blood cells which results in reduced oxygen to body cells
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Autopsy
Examining a dead body to examine the cause of death
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Diagnosis
State of complete knowledge of patients condition
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Diameter
Length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle. Measurement
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Dysentery
Condition of painful small intestines
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Endocrine glands
Organs that produce secrete hormones
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Exocrine glands
Glands that secrete chemicals that leave the body through tubes
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Endocardium
Inner lining of the heart
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Hyperglycemia
Excessive sugar in the blood
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Hypoglycemia
Less than normal sugar in the blood
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Pericardium
Membrane surrounding the heart
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Prostate gland
Male gland before the urinary bladder
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Resection
Removing of some or all of the organ
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Retro gastric
Pertaining to behind the stomach
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Subhepatic
Pertaining to below the liver
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Transdermal
Pertaining to through the skin
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Transurethral
Pertaining to across the urethra
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Cartilage
A cushion between bones
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Disk (disc)
A piece of flexible connective tissue
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Spinal cord
Bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the neck
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Spinal column
The space that surrounded by back bones or vertebrae
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Peritoneum
A double membrane that covers the abdomen
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Ascites
Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
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Pleural effusion
Collection of fluid between the double membrane surrounding lungs
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Pelvis
Hip bone
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Mediastinum
Large area between the lungs
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Pleura
Double membrane that surrounds the lungs
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Diaphragm
Muscle that separates the abdominal & thoracic cavity
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Abdominal
Pertaining to the abdomen
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Anterior
Pertaining to Front side of body or organ
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Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchial tubes
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Cervical
Pertaining to the cervic or cervix
| Neck of the body or neck of the uterus
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Hyperchondriac
Pertaining to the lateral of the upper abdomen beneath the lower ribs
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Coccygeal
Pertaining to the tailbone coccyx
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Craniotomy
Incision in the brain
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Epithelial
Pertaining to skin cells
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Esophageal
Pertaining to the esophagus
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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Laryngeal
Pertaining to the voice box larynx
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Laryngectomy
Removal of the larynx or voice box
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Lateral
Pertaining to the side
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Lumbar
Loin or waist
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Lymphocyte
White blood cells that are found in lymph and lymph nodes
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Antibodies
One type of lymphocyte produces disease fighting proteins
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Mediastinal
Pertaining to the mediastinum
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Pelvic
Pertaining to the pelvis or hip bone
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Peritoneal
Pertaining to peritoneum
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Pharyngeal
Pertaining to the throat
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Pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura
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Posterior
Back portion
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Radiology
Study of x-rays
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Sacral
Pertaining to sacrum
| 5 fused bones in the lower back
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Spinal
Pertaining to the spine or backbone
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Thoracotomy
Incision of the chest
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Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
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Tracheotomy
Incision of the trachea or windpipe
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Vertebral
Pertaining to the backbone
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Phlebotomy
Incision in the vein
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Laparotomy
Incision of the abdomen
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Craniotomy
Incision in the skull
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Cryotherapy
Treatment using cold temperature
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Chemotherapy
Treatment using chemicals
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Radiotherapy
Treatment to x-Ray a disease
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Tracheostomy
Surgical opening in the trachea
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Colostomy
Opening in the colon
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Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx or voice box
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdomen
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Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchial tubes
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Rhinoplasty
Correction or repair of the nose
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Mammoplasty
Correction or repair of the breast
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Dialysis
Complete separation of waste in the blood
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Angiography
Process of recording the vessels
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Mammography
Process of recording the breast
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Electroencephalography
Process of recording the electricity in the brain
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Mammogram
Record of the breast
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Myelgram
Record of the spinal cord
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Mastectomy
Removal of the breast
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Cholecystectomy
Removal of the gall bladder
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Salpingectomy
Removal of the Fallopian tubes
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Oophorectomy
Removal of the ovary
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Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
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Tonsillectomy
Removal of the tonsils
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Arthrocentesis
Puncture to remove fluid in the joint
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Amniocentesis
Puncture to remove amniotic fluid in the sac
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Thoracentesis
Puncture to remove fluid from the chest
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Pelvic
Pertaining to the hip bone
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Chronic
Pertaining to time
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Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lung
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Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
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Axillary
Pertaining to the armpit
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Vascular
Pertaining to blood vessels
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Myocardial
Pertaining to the heart muscle
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Esophageal
Pertaining to the esophagus
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Renal
Pertaining to the kidney
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Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin
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Peritoneal
Pertaining to peritoneum
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Nematuria
Blood in the urine
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Arteriosclerosis
Hardening of the arteries
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Menorrhagia
Excessive menstration
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Hemorrhage
Excessive discharge of blood
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Menorrhea
Flow or discharge of the menses
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Rhinorrhea
Flow or discharge of the nose
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Nephropathy
Disease of the kidney
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Encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
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Cardiomyopathy
Disease in the heart muscle
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Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of a vein with formation of clots
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
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Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
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Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow
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Myositis
Inflammation of the muscle
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Epiglottitis
Inflammation of the Epiglottis
| Cartilage at the upper part of the windpipe
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Bursitis
Inflammation of a small sac of fluid (bursa) near joint
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Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix
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Leukocytosis
Increase in white blood cells
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Erythrocytosis
Increase in red blood cells
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Necrosis
Abnormal condition of dead cells
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Nephrosis
Abnormal condition of the kidney
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Myeloma
Tumor in the bone marrow
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Myosarcoma
Tumor of the muscle tissue connected to the flesh
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Myoma
Tumor in the muscle
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Adenocarcinoma
Tumor in a cancerous gland
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Adenoma
Tumor of the gland
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Hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
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Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
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Colitis
Inflammation of the colon
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the vein
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges (membrane around the brain and spinal cord)
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Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx or voice box
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Esophagitis
Inflammation of the esophagus tubes
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Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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Pneumonia
Abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of material with the air sacs
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Uremia
Blood in the urine
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Ischemia
Deficiency of blood flow to a part of the body
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Septicemia
Blood infection
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Neuralgia
Painful nerve
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Myalgia
Painful muscle
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Otalgia
Painful ear
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Arthralgia
Painful joint
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Tachycardia
Condition of fast,rapid heartbeat
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Excision
Means removal
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CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
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Anastomoses
A new surgical connections between previously unconnected tube-like structures
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Apnea
Not breathing
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Aphasia
No communication
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Atrophy
Decrease in size of cells within a cell. Muscles shrink as cells decease in size.
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Anemia
Decrease in the number of red blood cells
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Amenorrhea
No blood discharge
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Abnormal
Away from the norm
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Adrenal glands
Two endocrine each above a kidney. They produce hormones such as adrenaline and hydrocortisone
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Analysis
Separating a substance into its component parts
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Antepartum
Before birth
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Antibody
A substance that works against germs
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Antigen
Foreign substance that act against the body.
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Antibiotic
Pertaining to disease fighting medications
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Bilateral
Pertaining to both sides
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Bradycardia
Condition of a slow heart
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Congenital
An irregular condition that is recognized at birth or been present since birth
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Diarrhea
Discharge of feces loose and watery
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Dyspnea
Painful breathing
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Dysphagia
Difficult breathing
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Dysplasia
Difficult formation
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstration discharge
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Dysuria
Condition of painful urination or UTI
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Ectopic pregnancy
Outside the position or a tubal pregnancy
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Epidural hematoma
Pathologic mass of blood above the derma mater
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Epidermis
Outer most layer of skin
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Extrahepatic
Pertaining to the outside of the liver
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Hemigastrectomy
Removal of half the stomach
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Hemiplegia
Half paralysis
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Hyperthyroidism
Condition of excessive thyroid
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Hyperplasia
Increase in the number of cells
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Hypertrophy
Cells increase in size
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Hypertension
Excessive pressure can lead to high blood pressure, obesity
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Hyperglycemia
Too much sugar in the blood
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Hypoglycemia
Too little sugar in the blood
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Incision
Process of cutting into
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Intervertebrea
Pertaining to disk lies between any two vertebrae
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Intrauterine
Within the uterus
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Intravenous
Pertaining to within the vein
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Malignant
Bad- cancerous
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Metastasis
Change of place- spreading from one part of the body to another
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Metacarpals
Beyond the wrist, the hand bones
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Neoplasm
New formation
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Neoplastic
Pertaining to new growth
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Neonatal
Pertaining to new birth
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Parathyroid glands
Along the backside of the thyroid gland. They regulate the amount of calcium in the bones and blood.
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Paralysis
Loss of movement in any body part
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Paraplegia
Paralysis on side of body
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Periosteum
Structure surrounding the bones
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Perianal
Pertaining to surrounding the anus
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Polyuria
Pertaining to to much urine
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Polyneuropathy
Disease of many nerves
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Polydipsia
Pertaining to much thirst
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Postpartum
After birth
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Postmortem
After death
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Precancerous
Before cancer
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Prenatal
Pertaining to before birth
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Prolapse
Forward slide
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Prosthesis
Artificial substitute for a limb
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Quadriplegia
Paralysis of al four limbs
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Relapse
Symptoms of disease return
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Remission
Symptoms of a disease lessen or go away
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Retroperitoneum
Pertaining to behind the peritoneum
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Subcostal
Pertaining to under the ribs
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Subcutaneous
Pertaining to under the skin
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Subtotal
Partial
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Subscapula
Brow the shoulder
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Syndrome
Occurring signs and symptoms together
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Tachycardia
Condition of a fast heart
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Tachypnea
Breathing fast
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Transabdominal
Pertaining to across the abdomen
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Transurethral
Pertaining to through the urethra
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Tricuspid valve
Three cusps or points to prevent back flow of blood into the right atrium.
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Ultrasonography
Recording of internal body structures with sound waves
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Unilateral
Pertaining to one side
