Basic-Intermediate Terminology Flashcards
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acute
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of sudden onset
2
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viscera
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organs contained within the abdominal cavity
3
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abdominal wall
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a fibro-muscular sheet that encloses the abdominal organs
4
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abdominal sounds
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sounds heard on ausculatation of the abdomen
5
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abduction
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to move away from the center of the body
6
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ear ablation
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a surgial procedure where the external ear canal is removed
7
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scrotal ablation
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a surgical procedure where the scrotal sac is removed
8
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abrasion
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a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or mucous membrane
9
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dental abrasion
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abnormal wearing away of the tooth
10
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abscess
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a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by disintegration of tissue
