5 Words Flashcards

1
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anticoaugulant

A

a substance that suppresses or opposes the coagulation of blood

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2
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meninges

A

the membranous sheath that envelops the brain and spinal cord

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3
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osteomyelitis

A

inflammation of bone and bone marrow

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4
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oral

A

pertaining to the mouth

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5
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subdermal

A

situated under the skin

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6
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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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7
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mycosis

A

any disease caused by a fungus

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8
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bile

A

thick greenish fluid secreted by the liver that aids in the digestion of fats

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9
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otalgia

A

pain in the ear

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10
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antiemetic

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substance used to prevent nausea and vomiting

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11
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antacid

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substance used to counteract or neutralize acid

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12
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billary

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pertaining to the bile ducts, bile and gallbladder

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13
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arthrocentesis

A

surgical puncture of a joint

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14
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pericardicentesis

A

surgical puncture of the tissues surrounding the heart

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15
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hallux

A

big toe

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16
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lacrimal

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pertaining to tears

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17
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lactation

A

secretion of milk

18
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lactogenic

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stimulating the production of milk

19
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macula

A

a spot or blotch

20
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meningoencephal

A

form for the meninges and brain

21
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meningitis

A

inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord

22
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dermatomycosis

A

fungal infection of the skin

23
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encephalomyelitis

A

inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

24
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oncology

A

study of tumors

25
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oncogenesis

A

the production of tumors

26
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blepharoncus

A

tumor on the eyelid

27
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onychectomy

A

surgical removal of the nail or nail bed

28
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leukonychia

A

White spots on the nail

29
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circumoral

A

area around the mouth

30
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parotid

A

situated near the ear

31
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ova

A

egg

32
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ovariocentesis

A

surgical puncture of an ovary

33
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nephropexy

A

surgical fixation of the kidney

34
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sphenoid

A

resembling a wedge

35
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squamous

A

scaly or platelike

36
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sublingual

A

located beneath the tongue

37
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thorax

A

the medical name for chest

38
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hemothroax

A

a collection of blood in the lung cavity

39
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vesicle

A

sac or blister containing liquid

40
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visceral

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pertaining to an internal organ, especially in the abdomen