Vocabulary Flashcards
(100 cards)
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pathologist
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specialist in the field of diseases
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antiseptics
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mild agents that can be used on the skin
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disclosure
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to share information outside of entity
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angioedema
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swelling of the vessels
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tonsilitis
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inflammation of the tonsils
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spleenomegaly
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enlarged spleen
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bacteriocidal
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to kill/destroy bacteria
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consent
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to get permission
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otitis media, externa
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ear infection
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supine
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lying down, face UP
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erythematous
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pertaining to red
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immunogenic
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creating immunity
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tonsilledema
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swelling of the tonsils
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bloodborne transmission
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transmission of pathogens through mucous membrane or non-intact skin
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Tricare
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military healthcare
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dysphasia
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bad, painful or difficult speech
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radiculitis
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inflammation of the nerve root
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inferior
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beneath, below
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airbone transmission
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inhaling pathogens via tiny water droplets
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hepatoma
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liver tumor
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polyuria
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much urine
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albinism
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condition of being white
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toxicology
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study of poisons
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regulations
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rules, guidelines, standards
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disinfectant
agents or methods that destroy most bacteria and viruses
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security rule
ability to control access of Protected Health Information (PHI)
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sterilization
agents or methods that totally destroy ALL microorganisms
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indirect transmission
contact with contaminated food, objects, drinks or droplets in the air
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clearing house
an entity that receives transactions for processing
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risk analysis
process for cost effective security and measures
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authorizations
allows use and disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI)
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bacteriostatic
agents that inhibits growth of microorganisms
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encephaloma
brain tumor
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angioedema
swelling of a vessel
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oculopegia
paralysis of the eye
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splenomegaly
enlarged spleen
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myocardial infarction
heart attack
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hypoxia
oxygen deficiency
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sialadentitis
inflammation of the salivary glands
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cholecystectomy
surgical excision of the gallbladder
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myelocytic
pertaining to bone marrow cells
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fibrillation
ineffectual quivering of the heart
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urinometer
instrument to measure urine
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angiogram
record of the heart and vessels
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bacteriology
study of bacteria
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cystoscopy
visual bladder exam
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murmur
blowing, swishing sound in the heart
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lymphorragia
bursting forth of the lymph
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toxemia
toxic condition of blood
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cerebrovascular accident
brain attack, stroke
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myelogenic
creation of bone marrow
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dysuria
painful, difficult urination
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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adenopathy
disease of the glands
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interpleural
location where pleural fluid is located
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lymphadenectasis
dilation of the lymph gland
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myelocystic
bone marrow cells
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vital signs
1. blood pressure
2. pulse
3. respiratory care
4. temperature
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arteriopexy
surgical fixation on the arteries
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embolus
undissolved matter floating in blood
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hemorrhage
bursting forth with blood
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supraventricular
above the ventricles
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empyema
collection of fluids (pus)
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palsy
partial or complete loss of motor functions resulting in paralysis
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lymphrrhagia
bursting forth of the lymph
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deep vein thrombosis
clotting of blood in the leg
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mucoid
to resemble mucous
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pathologist
specialist who studies diseases
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oncologist
specialist who studies oncology (cancer)
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podiatrist
specialist who studies feet
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multigravida
many pregnancies
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fibrillation
ineffectual quivering of the heart muscles
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lymphatic
pertaining to the lymphatic system
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occuplegia
paralysis of the eye
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vertigo
spinning feeling
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dysphasia
absence of swallowing
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lesion
pathologic tissue change
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absorbic acid
Vitamin C
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anterior
ventral, front, near front
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natal
birth
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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erythrocyte
red blood cell
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supination
turning the palm of the hands upward
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exudate
fluid (or pus) leaking out of a wound
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eponym
a disease that is named for the person who discovered it
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superficial
surface near the body
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acute
rapid-onset
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prone
lying on stomach
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phalanges
fingers
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palapatation
exam procedure
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laceration
torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut
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palipitation
pounding heartbeat
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electrocardiogram
machine that measures electrical activity of the heart
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resuscitation
to restore consciousness, vigor, or life to
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genome
an organism's genetic material
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syndrome
a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder, or other abnormal condition
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pandemic
a disease affecting persons over a wide geographical area
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trauma
a serious injury or shock to the body, as from violence or an accident
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genetics
the genetic properties or constitution of an organism or group
