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abdominocentesis

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surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

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acronym

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word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term

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acute

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condition that has a rapid onset, severe course and short duration

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angiogram

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film that is produced by angiography

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angiography

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process of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium

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appendic

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appendix

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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arterionecrosis

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tissue death of an artery or arteries

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arteriosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

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arteriostenosis

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abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries

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ather-

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fatty substance

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arthralgia

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pain in a joint or joints

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arthroscopy

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visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

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atheroma

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fatty deposit withing the wall of an artery

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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colostomy

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surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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colotomy

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surgical incision into the colon

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cranium

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portion of the skull that encloses the brain

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chronic

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condition of long duration

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cyanosis

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blue discoloration of skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

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dermatologist

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physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

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diagnosis

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identification of a disease

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diarrhea

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frequent flow of loose or watery stools

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differential diagnosis (d, d/x)
attempt to determine which one of several possible diseases is causing signs/symptoms -- also known as a rule-out (r/o)
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disease
condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally
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edema
swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues or other cavities of the body
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endarterial
pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery
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eponym
disease, structure, operation or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first
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erythema
redness
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erythrocyte
mature red blood cell
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exudate
a fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
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fissure
groove or crack-like sore of the skin; normal folds in contour of the brain
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fistula
abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body
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gastralgia
pain in the stomach (stomachache)
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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gastrodynia
pain in the stomach (not used often)
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gastroenteritis
inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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gastrosis
disease of the stomach
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gram
picture or record
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hemorrhage
loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
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hepatomegaly
abnormal enlargement of the liver
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hyperthermia
higher than normal body temperature
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hypertension
higher than normal blood pressure
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hypotension
lower than normal blood pressure
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infection
invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism (can be localized or systemic)
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inflammation
localized response to an injury or the destruction of tissues (redness, heat, swelling, pain)
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interstitial
between, but not within, the parts of a tissue
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ileum
last and longest portion of the small intestine
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illum
part of the hip bone
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intramuscular
within the muscle
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laceration
torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut
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lesion
pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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lith
stone
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lithotomy
surgical incision for removal of a stone - - - examination position in which patient is laying on back with feet and legs in stirrup
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malaise
feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness - often the first indication of an infection or other disease
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melanosis
condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs
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meningitis
inflammation of the meninges (cause of inflammation is infection)
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mycosis
abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus
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myelopathy
any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord
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mucous
specialized membranes that line body cavities
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mucus
fluid secreted by mucous membranes
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myopathy
pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue
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myoplasty
surgical repair of a muscle
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myorrhexis
rupture of a muscle
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myorrhaphy
surgical suturing of a muscle wound
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natal
pertaining to birth
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neonatology
study of the disorders of the newborn
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neuroplasty
surgical repair of a nerve
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neurorrhaphy
suturing together the ends of a severed nerve
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otorhinolaryngology
study of the ears, nose and throat
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palpation
examination technique in which the examiner's hands are use d to feel the texture, size, consistency and location of certain body parts
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palpitation
pounding or racing heart
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pathology
the study of all aspects of diseases
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perinatal
time and events surrounding birth
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phalanges
bones of the fingers and toes
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poliomyelitis
viral infection of the gray nerve tissue of the spinal cord
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prenatal
time and events before birth
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prognosis
prediction of the probable cause and outcome of a disease
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pyelitis
inflammation of the renal pelvis
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pyoderma
acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection (such as impetigo)
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pyrosis
discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus (also known as heartburn)
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remission
temporary, partial or complete disappearance of disease without having achieved a cure
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sign
objective evidence of disease, such as a fever (can be evaluated or measured by the patient or others)
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supination
act of rotating the arm so the palm of the hand is forward or upward
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suppuration
formation or discharge of pus
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supracostal
above (or outside) the ribs
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subcostal
below a rib or ribs
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symptom
subjective evidence of a disease, such as pain or headache (can be evaluated or measured by the patient)
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syndrome
set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process
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tendinitis
inflammation of the tendons (caused by overuse and not infection)
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tonsillectomy
surgical removal of the tonsils
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tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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trauma
wound or injury (might occur in an accident, shooting, natural disaster, etc.)
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triage
medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment
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viral
pertaining to a virus
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virile
having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male

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