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1
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A small bump that itches is called a welt or a [a]

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wheal

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The term ‘affect’ refers to the patient’s

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outward expression of emotion

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A testicular torsion is

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pain due to twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels

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Abnormal enlargement of the extremities due to excessive growth hormone secretion after puberty is

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acromegaly

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The surgical removal of abnormal tissue from the pituitary gland is called a [a]

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hypophysectomy

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The [a] is an instrument which is used to listen to sounds created within the body

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stethoscope

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The term spermatogenesis means

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process of sperm formation

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The presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called [a]

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hirsutism

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When taking an aural temperature, the thermometer is inserted in

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the ear

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The woman who has never been pregnant is

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nulligravida

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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is [a]

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gynecomastia

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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orchitis

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inflammation of the testicle

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hydrocele

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fluid-filled sac in the scrotum

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spermatocele

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cyst in the epididymis

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prostate

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gland that surrounds the urethra

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The term [a] refers to any acute inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection

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pyoderma

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Tests results from requisitions that are labelled ‘stat’ are required

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immediately

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The term orchidectomy refers to removal of

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the testicles

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Also known as itching, [a] is associated with most forms of dermatitis

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pruritus

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Drawing blood from a vein is called venipuncture or [a]

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phlebotomy

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Diabetic retinopathy can cause

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loss of vision

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Auscultation refers to

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listening for sounds created within the body

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Pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is called

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dysmenorrhea

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The abbreviation NPO means

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nothing by mouth

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The medical term that means profuse sweating is

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diaphoresis

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The term onychocryptosis refers to

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an ingrown toenai

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The term debridement refers to

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the removal of dirt and debris to reduce infection and promote healing

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The term goiter refers to

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enlargement of the thyroid gland

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The physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the male genitourinary system is a

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urologist

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31
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The abbreviation ‘prn’ means

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as needed

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The term [a] refers to the woman who has only borne one viable child

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primipara

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33
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Crossmatch tests are

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performed prior to blood transfusion

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34
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Coarse rattling respiratory sounds that sound like snoring are called

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rhonchi

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A [a] is a puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

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pericardiocentesis

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The surgical removal of a fallopian tube is a [a]

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salpingectomy

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37
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When a dermatoplasty is performed,

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damaged skin is replaced with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient

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The condition caused by deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands is [a]

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hypogonadism

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39
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The medical term for what is commonly called hives is [a]

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urticaria

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40
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An oophorectomy is performed to surgically remove

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an ovary

41
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A knot of varicose veins on one side of the scrotum is a

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varicocele

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intradermal

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into the middle layers of the skin

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intravenous

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into a vein

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subcutaneous

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under the skin, into the fatty layer

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transcutaneous

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through unbroken skin

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sublingual

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under the tongue

47
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The medical term [a] means the presence of pus in the urine

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pyuria

48
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The presence of blood in seminal fluid is called

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hematospermia

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The [a] is the physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine glands

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endocrinologist

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The medical term [a] means the absence of sperm in the semen

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azoospermia

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Also known as a facelift, a [a] is the surgical removal of excess facial skin and fat

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rhytidectomy

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The medical term that means extremely high body temperature is [a]

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hyperthermia

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The [a] is an instrument which allows examination of the interior of the eye

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ophthalmoscope

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xeroderma

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excessively dry skin

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ichthyosis

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dry, thickened, scaly skin

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erythroderma

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abnormal redness of the skin

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impetigo

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contagious bacterial infection

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice

59
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Inflammation of the epididymis is called [a]

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epididymitis

60
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Sodium and potassium are minerals substances called [a]

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electrolytes

61
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hyperinsulinism

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excessive secretion of insulin

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polyphagia

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excessive hunger

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hyperglycemia

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excessive glucose concentration

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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lochia

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vaginal discharge

67
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colostrum

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specialized form of milk

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meconium

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newborn’s first greenish stools

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vernix

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greasy protective covering

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puerperium

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period following delivery of the placenta

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The term [a] is the study of the nature, uses and effects of drugs for medical purposes

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pharmacology

72
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The male sterilization procedure is called a [a]

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vasectomy

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The instrument used for direct visualization and examination of the cervix and vagina is the

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colposcope

74
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The medical term for an undescended testicle is [a]

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cryptorchidism

75
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The term [a] means tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall

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colporrhexis

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Abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing caused by blockage in the throat or larynx is called [a]

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stridor

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The medical term for rupture of an ovary is [a]

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ovariorrhexis

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The surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas is a [a]

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pancreatectomy

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The beginning of menstrual function which begins during puberty is called [a]

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menarche

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The medical term for inflammation of the adrenal glands is [a]

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adrenalitis

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Commonly called a bruise, [a] is a purple skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

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ecchymosis

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[a] is an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure that evaluates structures and motion of the heart

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echocardiography

83
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The pituitary gland secretes [a] to stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth

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oxytocin

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The inner layer of the uterus is called the [a]

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endometrium

85
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The term [a] refers to the final stage of pregnancy just before the onset of labor

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antepartum

86
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The term [a] refers to an electrolyte imbalance due to excessive secretion of aldosterone

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aldosteronism

87
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Inflammation of the skin is called [a]

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dermatitis

88
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The surgical procedure that repairs an undescended testicle is called [a]

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orchiopexy

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The surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid is called [a]

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arthrocentesis

90
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The presence of blood in the urine is called [a]

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hematuria

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A tumor of the pineal gland which can disrupt melatonin production or cause insomnia is a [a]

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pinealoma

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A [a] medication is administered from a patch which is applied to unbroken skin

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transdermal

93
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Abnormally high concentrations of calcium in the blood is called [a]

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hypercalcemia

94
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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix is called [a]

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endocervicitis

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The term [a] describes an abnormal sound or murmur heard when auscultating an artery

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bruit

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The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn is a [a]

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neonatologist

97
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Any fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound is called [a]

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exudate

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The medical term [a] means nail-biting or nail-eating

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onychophagia

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[a] is a primary thyroid hormone which is often called T4

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thyroxine

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