3 words Flashcards
1
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otalgia
A
pain in the ear
2
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hepatomegaly
A
enlargement of the liver
3
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arthralgia
A
pain in a joint
4
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myalgia
A
pain in a muscle or muscles
5
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neuralgia
A
nerve pain
6
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septicemia
A
infection in the blood – commonly called, blood poisoning and is associated with the presence of bacteria in the blood
7
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pneumonia
A
abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of material within the air sacs of the lungs
8
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uremia
A
abnormal condition of excessive amounts of urea (nitrogenous waste) in the bloodstream
occurs when kidneys fail to function
9
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meninges
A
the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
