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2.3 Medical Terminology Practice Flashcards

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hemiarthroplasty

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surgical restoration of half a joint

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hemigastrectomy

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removal of half the stomach

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hemicolectomy

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removal of half the large intestine

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parathyroidectomy

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surgical removal of parathyroid glands

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septorhinoplasty

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surgical reconstruction of the nose

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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electrocardigram

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written record of the electrical activity of the heart

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electroencephalogram (EEG)

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the tracing of brain wave activity

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pericardium

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membranous sac surrounding the heart

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rigor mortis

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stiffening of body that occurs after death1

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pericardial

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around the heart

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perioperative

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entire process surrounding a surgical procedure

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preoperative

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before surgery

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intraoperative

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during surgery

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postoperative

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after surgery

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periosteal elevator

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instruments used to remove tissue from around a bone

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pericarditis

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inflammation around the heart

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tonsilitis

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inflammation around the tonsils

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bronchitis

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inflammation around the bronchi

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neuralgia

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nerve pain

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bactericide

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a substance that kills bacteria

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virucide

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a substance that kills viruses

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fungicide

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a substance that kills fungi

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hyperglycemia

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high blood sugar

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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar

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osteogenic

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originating in the bones

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iatrogenic

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an adverse effect or complication originating from a physician

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mammogram

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a radiographic image of the breast for the early detection of breast cancer

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cholangiogram

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a radiographic image of the bile ducts using contract medium to check for blockage (usually done during cholecystectomy)

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arthrogram

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a radiographic image of a joint after injection of a contract medium

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angiogram

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a radiographic image of the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body using a contrast agent

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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arthritis

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inflammation of a joint

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meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges (membranous layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord)

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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arterionecrosis

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tissue death of an artery

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bacteriology

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the study of bacteria

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oncology

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the study of cancer

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neurology

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the study of the nervous system

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cardiology

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the study of the heart

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nephrology

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the study of the kidney

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carcinoma

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malignant tumor

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myoma

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tumor consisting of muscle tissue

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meningioma

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tumor of the meninges

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fibroadenoma

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a breast lump composed of fibrous and glandular tissue

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papilloma

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a benign tumor which grows on the skin of mucous membrane, can be caused by a virus

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encephalopathy

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disorder or disease of the brain

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cardiomyopathy

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disorder or disease of the heart

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hemorrhage

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uncontrolled flow of blood

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excise

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to cut out

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incise

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to cut into

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cystectomy

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removal of a cyst

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tonsillectomy

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removal of the tonsils

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pneumonectomy

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removal of a lung

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laminectomy

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removal of a portion of a lamina (part of the vertebra in the spine)

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hysterectomy

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removal of the uterus

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appendectomy

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removal of the appendix

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thrombectomy

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removal of a blood clot

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orchictomy

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removal of a testicle

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nephrectomy

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removal of a kidney

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vitrectomy

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removal of some or all of the vitreous humor from the eye

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hemorroidectomy

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removal of swollen or enflamed vascular structures in the anal canal

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bunionectomy

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removal (realignment) or misaligned bone in the big toe

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discectomy

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removal of a herniated disc in the spine

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microdiscectomy

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minimally invasive removal of a herniated disc in the spine

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thyroidectomy

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removal of the thyroid gland

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of organs in the abdomen

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arthroscopy

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visual examination of a joint

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cystoscopy

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visual examination of the bladder

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi

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colonoscopy

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visual examination of the large intestine

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thoracoscopy

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visual examination of the thoracic cavity

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fluoroscopy

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an imaging technique which provides live images (motion included) of a surgical site during surgery, referred to as a C-arm due to its shape

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tracheostomy

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creation of new opening to trachea

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urostomy

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creation of new opening to urinary system

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nephrostomy

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creation of new opening to the kidney for the urinary system

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ventriculostomy

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creation of a new opening within a cerebral ventricle for drainage

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ileostomy

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creation of a new opening to the ileum (a portion of the small intestine near the colon/large intestine)

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craniostomy

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incision into the skull

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thoracotomy

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incision into the pleural space of the chest

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arthrotomy

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incision into a joint

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osteotomy

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incision into a bone

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fasciotomy

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incision into the fibrous membrane (fascia) which covers the muscle

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urethrotomy

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incision into the urethra

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fistulatomy

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incision into a fistula (an abnormal connection between two organs or vessels)

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sternotomy

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incision into/splitting of the sternum (breastbone)

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orchiopexy

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surgical fixation of an undescended testicle to the correct location

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hysteropexy

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abdominal fixation of the uterus

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rhinopexy

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surgical repair of the nose

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arthropexy

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surgical repair of a joint

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cranioplasty

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surgical repair of the skull

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tympanoplasty

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surgical repair of the ear drum

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urethroplasty

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surgical repair of the urethra

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kyphoplasty

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surgical repair of a fractured vertebra by percutaneous (through the skin) injection of bone cement

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myorraphy

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to suture a muscle wound

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herniorraphy

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to suture a hernia

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dermatome

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an instrument used for cutting skin

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osteotome

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an instrument used for cutting bone

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arthroscopy

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visual examination of a joint

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arthrocentesis

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joint puncture for the aspiration of synovial fluid

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arthrodesis

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surgical fusion of a joint

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colectomy

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removal of part of the large intestine

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craniotomy

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surgical opening into the skull

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herniorrhaphly

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surgical repair of a rupture

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hysteroscopy

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visual examination of the uterus

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liposuction

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aspiration of fat cells

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lithotripsy

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crushing of a stone

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mastectomy

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surgical removal of a breast

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oophorectomy

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surgical removal of an ovary

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osteosynthesis

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surgical reduction and fixation of a bone fracture

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anastomosis

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a connection or reconnection of two separate tubular structure; for example, blood vessels or portions of intestines

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adenoma

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glandular tumor

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aerobic

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requiring oxygen for growth

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anaerobic

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not requiring oxygen for growth

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arthritis

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inflammation of a joint

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bronchoscope

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endoscope used to visualize bronchi

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endocarditis

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inflammation of the heart

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cardiomyopathy

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heart muscle disease

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

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emergency efforts to revive a patient in cardiac arrest by means of chest compressions and rescue breaths

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myocardium

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cardiac/heart muscle

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cerebrospinal

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referring to brain and spinal cord

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cholecyst

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gallbladder

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chondroma

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cartilaginous tumor

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intercosto

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between the ribs

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cyst

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any fluid filled sac

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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dermopathy

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skin disease

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gastrointestinal

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pertaining to the stomach and intestines

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gynecology

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the study of disease affecting the female

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hemophilia

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inability of the blood to clot

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hemostat

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instrument used to control bleeding

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hematoma

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collection of blood in tissue

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hemodialysis

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filtration of the blood mechanically, occurring outside the body

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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leukemia

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a form of cancer of the blood or bone marrow involving abnormal white blood cells

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nephritis

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inflammation of the nephrons in the kidneys

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nephrosis

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degenerative disease fo the kidneys

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thrombosis

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formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel obstructing the flow of blood (DVT + deep vein thrombosis)

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asepsis

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without infection, sterile

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anesthesia

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without sensation (local of general)

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atraumatic

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not inflicting injury or wound

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analgesia

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without pain

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atrophy

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a reduction in size of a part of the body (wasting away) due to poor circulation, poor nutrition, or a disease process

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addiction

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towards dependence on a drug

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antepartum

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before the onset of labor

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antiseptic

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preventing sepsis/infection

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hip dislocation

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displacement of the femur from the pelvic joint

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disinfectant

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chemical used to kill microorganisms

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dysentery

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painful inflammation of the intestines

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endotracheal

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within the trachea

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endoscope

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instrument used to visualize a joint of organ in the body

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endoscopy

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visualization within, and possible treatment of, a part of the body using an endoscope and endoscopic instrumentation

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estracorporal

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outside the body

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hyperacidity

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excessive acid in the stomach

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hypertensive

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high blood pressure

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hypertrophy

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excessive growth/size of a part of the body due to cellular enlargement

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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar

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intercellular

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between or among cells

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interstitial

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an empty space

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interdepartmental

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between departments

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intercostal

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between the ribs

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intravenous

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in, or into, a vein

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intramuscular

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located in, or injected into a muscle

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intraabdominal

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within the abdomen

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intraoperative

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during surgery

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intraarticular

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within a joint

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intraocular

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within the eye

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intracranial

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within the skull

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neonatal

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percutaneous

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through the skin

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postpartum

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after the delivery of a baby

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postoperative

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after surgery

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preoperative

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before surgery

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subcutaneous

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beneath the skin

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cubclavian

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located under the clavicle

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subdural

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located under the dura mater (the outermost membrane surrounding the body)

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suprapubic

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above the pubis

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supracondylar fracture

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fracture of the distal humerus above the elbow joint

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hemigastrectomy

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surgical removal of half of the stomach

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hemiarthroplasty

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a form of hip replacement surgery

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hemicolectomy

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removal of half the large intestine

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parathyroidectomy

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surgical removal of parathyroid glands

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paratracheal

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beside the trachea

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perioperative

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all aspects of the surgical process (before, during, after)

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peritoneum

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the serous (fluid emitting) membrane the stretches around the heart and lines the mediastinum

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pericardium

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the serous (fluid emitting) membrane the stretches around the abdominal cavity and is its lining

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transanal

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through the anus

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transoral

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through the mouth

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transesophageal

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through the esophagus

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transurethral

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through the urethra

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