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1
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vomiting

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-emesis

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excision, removal

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-ectomy

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inflammation

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-itis

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instrument for examination

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-scope

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surgical puncture

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-centesis

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disease

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-pathy

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swelling

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-edema

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abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)

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-osis

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blood condition

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-emia

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hernia, swelling

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-cele

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instrument for recording

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-graph

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to break; surgical fracture

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-clasis

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Pain

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-algia, -dynia

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Around

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-circum

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before, in front

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pre-, pro-

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backward, behind

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retro-

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First

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primi-

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upper, above

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super-

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Large

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macro-

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bad, painful, difficult

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dys-

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21
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Fixation of the breast

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mastopexy

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22
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Crushing a stone or calculus

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Lithotripsy

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for an opening into the trachea

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tracheostomy

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narrowing or structure of an artery

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Arteriostenosis

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Enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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Excision of the appendix

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appendectomy

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27
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softening of cartilage

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Chondromalacia

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28
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Surgical puncture of a joint

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arthrocentesis

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29
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Disease of muscle

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myopathy

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30
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tumors that arise from a nerve

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neuroma

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31
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fear of blood

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hemophobia

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32
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inflammation of the stomach

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gastritis

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33
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instrument to examine the stomach

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gastroscope

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34
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Instrument to cut bone

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osteotome

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35
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Record of electrical activity of the heart

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electrical cardiogram

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36
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bursting forth of blood

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hemorrhage

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37
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excessive or abnormal vomiting

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hyperemesis

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swelling of lymph tissue

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lymphedema

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39
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paralysis of one side of the body

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hemiplegia

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40
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surgical repair of the nose

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rhinoplasty

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medical specialist, concerned with electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and other imaging techniques

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radiologist

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42
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radiograph that produces a FILM, representing a detailed cross-section or slice of tissue or an organ at a predetermined depth

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CT Scan

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Image produced using high frequency, sound ways of an internal organ or tissue

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ultrasound

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Visual examination of (OR IN) a cavity or canal using a special lighted instrument

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endoscopy

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drug that contains a radioactive substance that travels to the specific organ that will be scanned

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radiopharmaceuticals

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bodies protective response to irritation, infection, or allergy

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inflammation

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47
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Inflammatory response of the body to infection

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sepsis

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radiograph that employs a fluorescent screen instead of photographic plate to produce images

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fluroscopy

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Imaging technique that uses a radionucleotide introduction to the body by ingestion, inhalation, or injection

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nuclear scan

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50
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Specialist in the study of cells

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cytologist

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51
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Specialist in the study of tissue

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histologist

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52
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Refers to the lower part of a structure or below a structure

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inferior

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Refers to the upper part of a structure above a structure

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superior

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54
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refers to the side of a structure

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lateral

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refers to the front (of the body)

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anterior

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refers to the back (of the body)

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posterior

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refers to the middle of a structure

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medial

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58
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pertains to a poison

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toxic

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58
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belly or belly side (of the body)

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ventral

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58
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tissue DESTRUCTION by means of high-frequency electric current

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fulguration

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58
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refers to the anteroposterior position

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AP

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59
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absence or loss of hair; also called baldness

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alopecia

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59
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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin

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acne

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60
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dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead

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comedo

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60
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incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, followed by the drainage of its contents

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Incision and Drainage

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excessive growth of HAIR or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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hirsutism

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genetic disorder in which skin is DRY and SCALY, resembling fish scales

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ichthyosis

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62
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anti-inflammatory agents that treat skin inflammation

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corticosteroids

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62
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kill bacteria that cause skin infections

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antibiotics

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62
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contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite

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scabies

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62
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removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound or burn site to prevent infection and to facilitate healing

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debridement

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63
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localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

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abscess

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63
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use of subFREEZING temperature to destroy abnormal tissue cells

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cryotherapy

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acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching

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eczema

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63
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transplantation from a foreign donor to a human; also called a heterograft

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xenograft

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64
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transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual

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autograft

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64
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inherited disease with production of THICK MUCUS that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system

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cystic fibrosis

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64
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malignant tumor

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carcinoma

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64
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removal of scars, tattoos, and fine wrinkles on the skin using sandpaper or other abrasive materials

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skin abrasion / dermabrasion

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64
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localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches

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vitiligo

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disease characterized by decrease in ELASCITY of lung tissue

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emphysema

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elevated skin that is white in the center with a red periphery; also called hives

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wheals

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66
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direct visualization of the bronchi using an endoscope

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bronchoscopy

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67
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absence of or decrease in the sense of smell

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anosmia

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67
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excision of the entire lung

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pneumoectomy

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67
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acute inflammation of the nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; also called a cold

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coryza

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67
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radiographic technique that uses ELECTROMAGNETIC energy to produce a scan of the chest and lungs

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MRI

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68
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COLLAPSE of lung tissue, preventing exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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atelectasis

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69
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study of the lower respiratory tract

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pulmonology

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DEFICIENCY of oxygen in the tissues; usually a sign of respiratory impairment

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hypoxia

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71
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hemorrhage from the nose; also called nosebleed

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epistaxis

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72
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act of breathing

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respiration

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73
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agents that DILATE the walls of the bronchi to increase air flow

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bronchodilators

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acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that sounds like a “WHOOP”

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pertussis

74
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crackling sound heard during inspiration when fluid is present in the alveoli; also called rales

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crackles

75
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hormonal agents that reduce tissue edema and inflammation associated with chronic lung disease

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corticosteroids

76
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temporary cessation of breathing

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apnea

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abnormal chest sounds resembling snoring, produced in airways with accumulated fluids

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rhonchi

77
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inflammation of the PLEURAL membrane characterized by stabbing pain and intensified by coughing

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pleurisy

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acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by a barking cough

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croup

78
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soft blowing sound heard on auscultation; murmur

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bruit

79
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surgical removal of the LINING of an artery

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endarterectomy

79
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inability of the heart to maintain a steady beat

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arrhythmia

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high blood pressure

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hypertension

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restoration of NORMAL heart rhythm by applying electrical shock to the chest

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cardioversion

80
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partial or complete occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries; also called heart attack

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myocardial infarction

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heats the lining WITHING a VEIN to collapse it and eventually make it disappear

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endovenous laser therapy

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common form of arteriosclerosis

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atherosclerosis

80
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endovascular PROCEDURE that reopens narrowed blood vessels and RESTORES forward blood flow

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angioplasty

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drugs that reduce low-DENSITY lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood

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statin drugs

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insufficient oxygenated blood to a body part caused by an interruption of blood flow

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ishcemia

81
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method of evaluating cardiovascular fitness while exercising on a treadmill

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stress test

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battery of blood tests performed to determine the presence of CARDIAC damage

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cardiac enzyme study

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implanted defibrillator that automatically detects and corrects arrhythmias

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AICD

82
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device worn by a patient to evaluate prolonged electrocardiographic recordings (usually 24 hours) on a portable tape recorder during normal daily activities

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holter monitor

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NORMAL or healthy (veins)

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competent

84
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widening of a heart VALVE to increase blood flow

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valvuloplasty

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blood test that measures protein released into circulation after myocardial injury

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troponin I

86
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removal of bone marrow tissue for microscopic examination

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bone marrow respiration

86
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group of HEREDITARY anemias characterized by inability to produce HEMMOGLOBIN; seen in people of Mediterranean origin

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Thalassemia

86
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dilation of veins as a result of incomplete closure of the valves

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varicosities veins

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ULTRASOUND technique used to image the HEART and evaluate its chambers and valves; used to detect pathological conditions

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echocardiography

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dissolution of a BLOOD CLOT

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thrombolysis

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malignant disease characterized by presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes

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Hodgkin disease

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hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by deficiency in blood coagulation

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Hemophilia

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agent that prevents or delays blood COAGULATION

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anticoagulant

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malignant disease of the bone marrow plasma cell

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Multiple melanoma

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test to determine histocompatibility of tissues; used before a transplant

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tissue typing

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FORMATION or production of LYMPHOID tissue

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Lymphopoiesis

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acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus

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mononucleosis

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clumping together of cells

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agglutination

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test that screens for presence of HIV antibodies

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ELISA

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chronic autoimmune inflammatory DISEASE that affects MANY body systems

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SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus)

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tissue swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system

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lymphedema

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type of immune response by the body against its own cells or tissues

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auto immune

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MALIGANCY of connective TISSUE that is commonly fatal and closely related to the AIDS virus

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Kaposi Sarcoma

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malignant blood disease characterized by excessive production of leukocytes

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leukemia

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INFECTION that results from a defective immune system that CANNOT DEFEND against pathogens normally found in the environment

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opportunistic infection

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pathological condition in which the spleen is enlarged

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splenomegaly

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type of anemia characterized by deficiency of RBCs due to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12

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pernicious anemia

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groin

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inguin/o

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tissue

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hist/o

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loins

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lumb/o

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stomach

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gastr/o

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near, nearest

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proxim/o

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lower, below

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infer/o

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chest

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thorac/o

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cell

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cyt/o

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neck; cervix uteri

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cervic/o

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side, to one side

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later/o

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tail

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caud/o

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back

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dors/o

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hair

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pil/o

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dry, scaly

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ichthy/o

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far, farthest

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dist/o

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anterior, front

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anter/o

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umbilicus, navel

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umbilic/o

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skin

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cutane/o

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hardening, sclera

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scler/o

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nail

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onych/o

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sweat

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hidr/o

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dry

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xer/o

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black

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melan/o

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horny tissue, hard, cornea

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kerat/o

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fungus

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myc/o

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heat

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therm/o

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blue

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cyan/o

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fat

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lip/o

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cell

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cyt/o, -cyte

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surgical repair

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-plasty

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water

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hydr/o

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tumor

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-oma

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disease

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-pathy

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yellow

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xanth/o

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carrying, transmission

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-phoresies

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blue

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cyan/o

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air; lung

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pneum/o

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pharynx

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pharyng/o

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trachea

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trache/o

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larynx

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larryng/o

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bronchiole

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bronch/o

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pleura

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pleur/o

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bad, painful, difficult

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dys-

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air

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aer/o

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lung

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pulmon/o

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bronchus

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bronchi/o

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surgical repair

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-plasty

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pus

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py/o

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rapid

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tachy-

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good, normal

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eu-

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nose

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rhin-

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slow

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brady-

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paralysis

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-plegia

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chest

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throc/o

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fatty plaque

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ather/o

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straight

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orth/o

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hardening; sclera

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scler/o

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vein

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ven/o, phleb/o

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heart

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cardi, cardi/o

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dilated vein

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aneurysm/o

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vessel (usually blood or lymph)

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angi/o

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blood clot

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thromb/o

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widening; widened blood vessel

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aneurysm/o

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artery

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arteri/o

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to hold back; block

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ischi/o

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slow

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brady-

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narrowing, stricture

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-stenosis

148
Q

heart condition

A

-cardia

149
Q

around

A

circum-

150
Q

in, within

A

endo-

150
Q

vessel

A

vascul/o

151
Q

rapid

A

tachy-

152
Q

instrument for recording

A

-graph

152
Q

atrium

A

atri/o

153
Q

arteriole (small artery)

A

arteriol/o

153
Q

Red

A

erthyr/o

154
Q

Gland

A

aden/o

155
Q

bone marrow; spinal cord

A

myel/o

155
Q

Blood

A

hemat/o, hemo-

156
Q

lymph vessel

A

lymphangi/o

157
Q

swallowing, eating

A

phag/o

158
Q

Cell

A

cyt/o

158
Q

thymus gland

A

thym/o

159
Q

lymph gland

A

lymphangi/o

159
Q

Spleen

A

splen/o

160
Q

White

A

leuk/o

161
Q

Resembling

A

-oid

162
Q

Protection

A

immun/o

163
Q

formation, growth

A

-poiesis

164
Q

Lymph

A

lymph/o

165
Q

standing still

A

-stasis

166
Q

Liver

A

hepat/o

Medical Terminology (13 decks)

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