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White blood cell
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Leukocyte
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The term for an animal (including humans) that give birth to live offspring
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Vivaparous
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A person in their 80s
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Octogenarian
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Surgical fixation of a joint
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Arthrodesis
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False pregnancy
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Pseudocyesis
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Through skin
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Percutaneous
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Bursting forth of menstrual blood
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Menorrhagia
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yellow discolouration of the skin and sclera of the eyes
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Jaundice
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Vomiting blood
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Haematemesis
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Abnormal condition of stones in the kidney
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Nephrolithiasis
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Inflammation of the larynx
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Laryngitis
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Condition caused by fungus
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Mycosis
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Outside the capsule of a joint
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Extracapsular
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A cell with one nucleus
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Mononuclear
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Treatment of disease using chemical substances
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Chemotherapy
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A condition of too little sodium in the blood
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Hyponatraemia
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Pain in the ear
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Octalgia
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Drooping of the upper eyelid
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Blepharoptosis
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To make active again
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Reactivate
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New growth
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Neoplasm
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Another name for involuntary muscles
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Smooth
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A localised collection of pus
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Abscess
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Another name for the spinal cavity (two words)
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Vertebralcavity
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Prefix meaning surrounding, around
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Peri
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Controls the operation of a cell
Nucleus
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System containing the kidneys and ureters
Urinary
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Meaning "on the surface"
Superficial
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Suffix meaning disease condition
Pathy
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Plural of ganglion
Ganglia
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Central region of the abdominopelvic cavity around the navel
Umbilical
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Back side of the body
Posterior
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Area located beind the peritoneum
Retroperitoneum
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Type of tissue that covers the internal and external surfaces of the body
Epithelial
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Medical term for internal organs
Viscera
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Term named in honour of its discoverer
Eponym
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Found at the beginning of words
Prefix
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Another name for adipose tissue
Fat
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Conducting cell that transmits impulses all over the body
Neuron
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Name of cavity surrounding the lung
Pleural
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Vertical plane that divides the body between front and back
Frontal
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Presence of outpouchings in the intestines
Diverticulosis
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Surgical repair of a hernia
Hernioplasty
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Incision into the abdominal cavity
Laparotomy
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Varicose veins of the rectal region
Haemorrhoids
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Twisting of the bowel upon itself
Volvulus
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Inflammation of the oesophagus
Oesophagitis
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Anastomosis between the stomach and jejunum
Gastrojejunostomy
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Telescoping of the intestine into itself
Intussusception
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Tongue tie
Ankyloglossia
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Inflammation of a salivary gland
Sialadenitis
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Hernia of the stomach
Gastrocele
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Surgical removal of the stomach
Gastrectomy
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Urination at short intervals
Frequency
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Stones in the kidney
Nephrolithiasis
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Hormone stored and secreted by the kidney
Renin
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Semen without living spermatozoa
Azoospermia
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Constriction of the prepuce over the glans penis
Phimosis
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System containing the kidneys and ureters
Urinary
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Presense of blood in the urine
Haematuria
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Collection of capillaries in the kidney
Glomerulus
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Abbreviation for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
ESWL
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Incision into the renal pelvis for removal of stones
Pyelolithotomy
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Abnormal enlargement of the urinary bladder
Megalocystis
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Tubes connection the kidneys to the bladder
Ureters
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Male gonads
Testes
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Abnormal enlargement of male mammary glands
Gynaecomastia
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Inflammation of the triangular base of the bladder
Trigonitis
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Painful urination due to nervous inhibition or obstruction
Hesitancy
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Enlarged dilated veins near the testicle
Varicocele
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Sexually transmitted infection caused by gonococci
Gonorrhoea
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Major nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine
Urea
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Displaced kidney (two words)
Renalectopy
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Painful menstruation
Dysmenorrhoea
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Benign tumours in the uterus
Fibroids
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Prolapse of urinary bladder into the vagina
Cystocele
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Absence of ovulation
Anovulation
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Name of smear test to screen for cancer and other abnormalities of the cervix
Papanicolaou
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First menstrual period
Menarche
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Muscle layer lining the uterus
Myometrium
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External genitalia of the female
Vulva
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Endoscopic examination of the vagina and cervix
Colposcopy
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Vaccine given to prevent infection with HPV
Gardasil
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Hormone produced by the ovaries
Oestrogen
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Painful spasms of the vagina
Vaginismus
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Excessive menstruation
Menorrhagia
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Surgical suspension of a displaced uterus
Hysteropexy
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What does HPV stand for? (two words)
Human Papillomavirus
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Distension of fallopian tube with fluid
Hydrosalpinx
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Smooth firm and easily movable benign masses in the breast
Fibroadenoma
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Removal of the breast
Mastectomy
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Uterus is abnormally bent backwards
Retroflexion
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Combining form for nipple
Thelo
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Malignant trophoblastic tumour
Choriocarcinoma
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Literally means vessels first (two words)
Vasapraevia
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Birth of a dead fetus
Stillbirth
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Process where blastocyst implants in the uterine wall
Implantation
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Fertilised ovum
Zygote
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Hormone that stimulates milk production
Prolactin
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Process of the fetal head moving into position for birth
Engagement
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Foot is the presenting part (two words)
Footlingbreech
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Bright red postpartum PV loss (two words)
Lochiarubra
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Peculiar cravings during pregnancy
Pica
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High blood pressure, proteinuria and oedema in pregnancy (no hyphen)
Preeclampsia
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Puncture of amniotic sac to withdraw fluid for analysis
Amniocentesis
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Membrane surrounding the embryo
Chorion
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Five offspring in one pregnancy
Quintuplets
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Period of three months
Trimester
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Process of obtaining bone marrow for transplantation
Harvesting
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Name of cells present in Hodgkin's disease (two words)
Reedsternberg
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Suffix meaning blood condition
Aemia
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A cell in bone marrow giving rise to different types of blood cells is a what cell?
Stem
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Abnormal reduction of all blood cells
Pancytopenia
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A virus that causes enteritis and retinitis
Cytomegalovirus
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Second-line immune defence results in what sort of response?
Imflammatory
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A general increase in red blood cells causing blood consistency to be viscous (two words)
Polycyt Haemiavera
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Suffix meaning stop, control
Stasis
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A form of anaemia where there is iron overload
Sideroblastic
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Separation of blood into its parts
Apheresis
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Increase in neutrophils
Neutrophilia
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Process of formation of erythrocytes
Erythropoiesis
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Mildly elevated white cell count
Leukocytosis
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Combining form meaning protection
Immuno
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Excision of a lymph gland
Lymphadenectomy
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Combining form meaning eat, swallow
Phago
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Small red blood cells
Microcytosis
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Giving blood or bone marrow for your own use is known as what sort of collection?
Autologous
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Abnormal decrease in red blood cells
Erythropenia
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Enlargement of extremities
Acromegaly
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Suffix means hormone
One
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Diabetic neuropathy involves these
Nerves
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White patches on the skin of the hands and feet
Vitiligo
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Moon facies and a plethoric appearance is seen in this syndrome
Cushings
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Chemicals that act on the nervous system to reduce sensitivity to pain
Endorphins
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Another name for growth hormone
Somatotrophin
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Calcitonin is secreted by this gland
Thyroid
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This produces releasing factors and chemicals that affect the pituitary gland
Hypothalamus
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Can result from increased PTH secretion (3 words)
Osteitis Fibro Sacystica
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Hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, the outer part of the adrenal glands
Corticosteroids
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Another name for the posterior lobe of the pituitary
Neurohypophysis
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A gland that secretes a substance to the surface is a what gland?
Exocrine
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A gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream is a what gland?
Endocrine
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DKA stands for diabetic what?
Ketoacidosis
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Accumulation of too much of an alkaline substance is metabolic what?
Alkalosis
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Gland which secretes aldosterone
Adrenal
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Gland located in the mediastinum that secretes thymosin
Thymus
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One of two lower chambers of the heart
Ventricle
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Smallest blood vessel
Capillary
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Area of dead tissue
Infarction
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Largest artery in the body
Aorta
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Abbreviation for procedure where blood vessels are anastomosed to coronary arteries to detour around blockages
CABG
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Abbreviation for ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction
STEMI
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Pacemaker of the heart (two words)
Sinoatrialnode
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Disease of the heart muscle
Cardiomyopathy
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Dilatation or bulging out of the wall of the heart, aorta or any artery
Aneurysm
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Suture of a vein
Phleborrhaphy
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Brief discharges of electricity across the chest to stop arrhythmias
Defibrillation
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
Endocarditis
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Normal cardiac rhythm (two words)
Sinus Rhythm
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Excision of a part of the membrane surrounding the heart
Pericardiectomy
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Awareness of a pounding heart
Palpitation
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Narrowing or stricture of a valve
Stenosis
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A small artery in the body
Arteriole
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Slow heart beat
Bradycardia
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Prefix for rapid, fast
Tachy
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No contractions of the heart
Asystole
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Clusters of air sacs
Alveoli
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Head cold
Coryza
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Fine hairs in the nasal cavity
Cilia
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Only able to breathe in an upright position
Orthopnoea
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Incomplete expansion of alveoli
Atelectasis
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Deficient oxygen in tissues and organs
Hypoxia
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Spasm and narrowing of the bronchi, leading to bronchial airway obstruction
Asthma
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Whooping cough
Pertussis
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Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
Pyothorax
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A loss of stability of the chest wall due to injury to the chest is a what chest?
Flail
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Muscle separating the chest and abdomen
Diaphragm
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Measurement of the air capacity of the lungs
Spirometry
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Surgical removal of one of the lobes of the lungs
Lobectomy
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Incision into the trachea
Tracheotomy
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Malignant tumour arising in the pleura and associated with exposure to asbestos
Mesothelioma
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Combining form for a small bronchus
Bronchiolo
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Chronic abnormal dilatation of one or more bronchi
Bronchiectasis
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Acute form of laryngotracheobronchitis
Croup
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Pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as a spasm or seizure
Paroxysmal
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Nose bleed
Epistaxis
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Membrane covering of the bone
Periosteum
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What EMG stands for
Electromyography
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Fluid-filled cyst arising from a tendon or joint capsule in the wrist
Ganglion
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Posterior curvature in the thoracic spine
Kyphosis
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Anterior curvature in the lumbar region
Lordosis
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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint space
Arthrocentesis
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Cord-like tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone, allowing the muscle to pull on the bone
Tendon
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Knock knee is genu what?
Valgum
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Long, fibrous strap that fastens a bone to another bone
Ligament
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Combining form for the ilium
Ilio
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A muscle that moves a limb sideways away from the body
Abductor
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Stiff neck, with head drawn to one side due to a muscular contraction
Torticollis
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Nodes at the distal phalangeal joints of fingers
Heberdens
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Bone pain
Osteodynia
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Surgical repair of a muscle
Myoplasty
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Displacement of a bone from it's joint
Dislocation
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Abnormal swelling of a metatarsophalangeal joint due to ill-fitting shoes
Bunion
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Fracture at the lower end of the radius near the wrist joint with displacement of the distal fragment dorsally
Colles
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Section of necrotic bone that has separated from healthy bone
Sequestrum
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Cell which makes new bone and repairs bone damage
Osteoblast
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Combining form for a striated muscle
Rhabdomyo
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Type of joint that allows movement in one direction
Hinge
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Fluid within the labyrinth of the inner ear
Endolymph
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Combining form for wrinkle
Rhytido
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Light-sensitive nerve cell layer of the eye
Retina
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Surgical creation of an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the ear
Fenestration
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The system consisting of the skin, hair, nails and glands is known as the what system?
Integumentary
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Ear wax
Cerumen
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A noise in the ears, as ringing, buzzing or roaring
Tinnitus
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Combining form for old age
Presbyo
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Another word for a stye
Hordeolum
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Profuse sweating
Diaphoresis
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Redness of skin
Erythema
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Removal of the eyeball with maintenance of adjacent structures of the eye socket
Enucleation
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A sensation of rotation or movement of one's self or of one's surroundings
Vertigo
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A blackhead is an open what?
Comedo
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Clear dome at the front of the eye
Cornea
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Long, high frequency electric sparks are used to destroy tissue, especially of the skin
Fulguration
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Pin sized haemorrhagic spots on the skin
Petechiae
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Lesions that run together or are joined
Confluent
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White of the eye
Sclera
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Thickened area of the epidermis
Keratosis
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Unequal vision in two eyes
Anisopia
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Absense of the crystalline lens of the eye
Aphakia
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Small blister
Vesicle
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Complete loss of sound perception
Anacusis
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Skin condition caused by a fungus
Dermatomyocosis
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Scar left by healed wound
Cicatrix
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Constant involuntary movements of the eyeballs
Nystagmus
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Combining form for eardrum
Tympano
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Another name for herpes zoster
Shingles
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Inflammation of the middle ear caused by bacterial infection and production of pus is what sort of otitis media?
Suppurative
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Double vision
Diplopia
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Night blindness
Nyctalopia
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Abnormal overflow of tears
Epiphora
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Suffix for hearing
Acusis
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Small bone in the ear
Ossicle
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Tapeworm infection
Cestodiasis
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Malignant smooth muscle tumour
Leiomyosarcoma
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Change in the genetic material of a cell
Mutation
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Disease caused by a protozoa parasite carried by mosquitoes
Malaria
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Periods when no sign of disease are present
Remission
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A tumour is said to be this if it degenerates in response to radiation
Radiosensitive
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An organism that lives and grows in the absence of atmospheric oxygen
Anaerobe
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Wide excision removing tumour, organ of origin and all surrounding tissue in the body space
Exenteration
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This sort of infection is present in immunocompromised patients
Opportunistic
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Another name for German measles
Rubella
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Extent of spread of a tumour throughout the body
Stage
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Benign growth derived from epithelium
Papilloma
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Degree of maturity or differentiation of a tumour under the microscope
Grade
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Berry shaped bacteria
Cocci
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Group of viruses transmitted to humans by the bite of a blood sucking insect
Arbovirus
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Agents from the environment that can cause damage to DNA and produce cancer
Carcinogen
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Implantation of small seeds of radioactive material directly into or in close proximity to a tumour
Brachytherapy
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Combination of treatments of cancer is known as what therapy?
Adjuvant
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This sort of infection is also known as a hospital acquired infection
Nosocomial
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Reversion of cells to more primitive or immature forms
Anaplasia
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Spread evenly throughout affected tissue
Diffuse
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Infectious agent only able to replicate within a living cell
Virus
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Fear of heights
Acrophobia
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Loss of memory
Amnesia
267
Agent that is used to treat bacterial infection
Antibiotic
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This sort of schizophrenia is characterised predominantly by delusions of persecution and megalomania
Paranoid
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Abbreviation meaning to be taken twice a day
BID
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A false perception
Illusion
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Unexpected effect of a drug
Idiosyncrasy
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Agent that reduces fever
Antipyretic
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Drugs that relieve constipation
Cathartics
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Delusion where the person considers him/herself possessed of greatness
Megalomania
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Uncontrollable thoughts or impulses to perform an act, often repetitively
Compulsion
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Suffix meaning feeling, bearing
Phoria
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To be taken in the morning
Mane
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Another name for antipsychotic drugs
Neuroleptics
279
An artificially induced trancelike state in which the subject is highly susceptible to suggestion oblivious to all else
Hypnosis
280
Application of drugs locally on the skin or mucous membranes is known as what application?
Topical
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Abbreviation for therapy using an electric current to cause unconsciousness or convulsion
ECT
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Agent given to relieve anxiety
Anxiolytic
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Physical and physiological dependence on a drug
Addiction
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Combining form meaning sensitivity to pain
Algeso
285
Reference listing of drugs
Mims
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Severe type of pervasive development disorder
Autism
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Combining form meaning feeling, sensation
Aesthesio
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Particles of a drug suspended in air
Aerosol
