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abdominocentesis

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Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen

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achondroplasia

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Inherited disorder in which the bones of the arms and legs fail to grow to normal size; achondroplastic dwarfism

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acromegaly

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Enlargement of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland after puberty

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acrophobia

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Fear of heights

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acute

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Characterized by severe symptoms and a short course of illness

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adenoids

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Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat,close to the nasal passageway

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adipose

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Pertaining to fat

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agoraphobia

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Fear of open spaces; an anxiety disorder

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amniocentesis

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Puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac

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anemia

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Condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood

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angiogenesis

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Formation of blood vessels

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angiography

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X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material

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angioplasty

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Surgical repair of a blood vessel

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arteriole

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Small artery

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arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of an artery with collection of fatty plaque

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arthralgia

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Joint pain

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atrophy

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Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue of the body; wasting away

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axillary

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Pertaining to under the arm or armpit

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basophil

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White blood cell containing granules Otha stain blue (with basic dye); associated with release of histamine and heparin

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biopsy

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Process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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blepharoptosis

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Sagging or drooping eyelid; ptosis

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bronchitis

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Inflammation of bronchial tubes

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carcinogenesis

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Formation of production of cancer

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carcinogenic

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Pertaining to producing cancer

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cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart

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cardiomyopathy

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Disease of the heart muscle

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chemotherapy

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Treatment using drugs

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chondromalacia

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Softening of cartilage

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chronic

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Pertaining to occurring over a long time

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colostomy

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New opening of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside of the body

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cystocele

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Hernia of the urinary bladder

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electroencephalograph

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Instrument used to record the electricity in the brain

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electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain

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electroencephalography

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Process of recording the electricity in the brain

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eosinophil

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White blood cell (leukocyte) containing dark granules that skin rosy with eosin (a reddish dye); associated with allergic runs

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erythrocyte

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Red blood cell

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erythropenia

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Deficiency of red blood cells

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esophagus

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Tube that carries food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach

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hematoma

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Collection or mass of blood

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hemolysis

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Destruction of red blood cells

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hemostasis

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Stoppage of bleeding or the flow of blood

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hydronephrosis

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Abnormal condition of excess backup of fluid (urine) in the kidney

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hydrotherapy

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Treatment using water, whirlpool baths

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hypertrophy

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Increase in size of tissue or an organ due to increase in size of individual cells

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ingunial

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Pertaining to the groin

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ischemia

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Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue

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laparoscope

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Instrument used to visually examine the abdomen using small incisions and with the aid of a camera

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laparoscopy

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Process of visually examining the abdomen using an endoscope; minimally invasive surgery

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laparotomy

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Incision (large) of the abdomen for diagnosis and treatment. This is exploratory or open surgery

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laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larynx (voice box)

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laryngectomy

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Removal of the larynx or voice box

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leukemia

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Blood condition of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells

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leukocyte

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White blood cell

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leukocytosis

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Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells; often the result of inflammation or infection

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lymphocyte

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Type of white blood cell (leukocyte) found in lymph nodes and blood; part of the immune system that fights disease

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mammogram

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Record (X-ray) of the breast

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mastectomy

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Removal (excision) of a breast

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metastisis

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Spread of a malignant tumor beyond its original location to a distant site

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monocyte

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White blood cell with one large nucleus; capable of engulfing foreign material and debris (phagocytosis) Monocytes become macrophages as they leave the blood and enter body tissues.

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morphology

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Study of the shape or form of cells

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mucous membrane

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Lining of body cavities and tubular organs; secretes mucus

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mucus

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Sticky substance that is secreted from a mucus

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myalgia

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Muscle pain

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myelitis

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Inflammation of the spinal cord

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myeloma

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Malignant tumor of bone marrow

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myoma

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Tumor (benign) of muscle

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myocardial

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Pertaining to heart muscle

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myosarcoma

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Tumor (malignant) of muscle tissue; a type of sarcoma (tumor of flesh tissue in the body)

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necropsy

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Viewing a dead body; used in veterinary medicine

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necrosis

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Condition of death of cells

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necrotic

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Pertaining to the death of cells

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nephrologist

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A specialist in the study of kidneys

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nephropathy

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Study of kidneys and kidney disease

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neuralgia

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Nerve pain

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neutropenia

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Deficiency of neutrophils

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neutrophil

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White blood cell (granulocytic leukocyte) containing dark staining granules and protecting the body from infection. Neutrophils are the most abundant type os white blood cell. Also called polymorphonuclear leukocyte

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ophthalmology

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Study of the eye and eye disorders

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opioid

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Substance either resembling or derived from opium. Examples are cocaine, morphine, and heroin

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osteogenic

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Pertaining to produced by bone

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osteomalacia

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Softening of bones

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otalgia

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paracentisis

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Puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen; abdominocentisis

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pathogenesis

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Development of a disease

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pathologic

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Pertaining to the study of disease

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pericardium

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Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart

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peritoneal

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Pertaining to the peritoneum (double layered membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity)

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phlebotomy

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Incision of a vein for the removal of blood

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platelet

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Clotting cell; thrombocyte

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pleural

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Pertaining to the pleura (double layered membrane surrounding the lungs)

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pleurodynia

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Pain associated with the pleura

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pneumonia

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Acute inflammation and infection of the alveoli of the lungs

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polymorphonuclear leukocyte

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White blood cell with multi-lobe nucleus and dark staining granules. These cells fight infection

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ptosis

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Prolapse, drooping, sagging of the upper eyelid

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pulmonary

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Pertaining to the lungs

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radiographer

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One who assists a radiologist in performing diagnostic x-ray procedures

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radiotherapy

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Treatment using radiation, high energy x-rays or other radiation sources; also called radiation therapy or radiation oncology

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rectocele

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Hernia of the rectum

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rhinorrhea

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Discharge of mucus from the nose

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splenomegaly

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Enlargement of the spleen

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staphylococci

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Berry or spherical shaped bacteria arranged in clusters

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streptococcus

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Berry or spherical shaped bacterium in a twisted chain formation

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thoracentesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest

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thrombocyte

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Clotting cell, platlet

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thrombocytopenia

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Deficiency of clotting cells

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thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or clot

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tonsillar

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Pertaining to tonsils

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tonsillitis

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Inflammation of the tonsils

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tracheostomy

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New opening of the trachea to the outside of the body

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tracheotomy

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Incision of the trachea

Medical Terminology (27 decks)

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