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Chapter 1 - Basic Word Structure Flashcards

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adenoma

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tumor of a gland

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adenitis

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inflammation of a gland

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arthritis

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inflammation of a joint

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biology

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study of life

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biopsy

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process of viewing living tissue under a microscope

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carcinoma

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cancerous tumor

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cardiology

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study of the heart

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cephalic

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pertaining to the head

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cerebrovascular accident

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stroke; trauma to blood vessels of the brain

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cerebral

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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)

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cystoscope

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instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder

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cytology

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study of cells

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dermal

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pertaining to the skin

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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electrocardiogram

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record of the electricity in the heart

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electroencephalogram

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the record of electricity in the brain

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enteritis

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inflammation of the small intestine

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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thrombocyte

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clotting cell or platelet

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platelets

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clotting cells

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gastroscopy

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process of visually examining the stomach

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diagnosis

A

complete knowledge of a patient’s illness on the basis of tests and other information

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prognosis

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the prediction about the outcome of an illness

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gynecology

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the study of women and women’s diseases

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hemogoblin

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protein found in red blood cells

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hematoma

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mass or collection of blood under the skin, a “black-and-blue” mark

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hepatitis

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hepatitis

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laparotomy

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incision of the abdomen

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laparoscope

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instrument to visually examine the abdomen

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nephrectomy

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excision of the kidney

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neurology

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study of the nervous system and nerve disorders

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oncologist

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specialist in the study of tumors

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument to visually examine the eye

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ophthalmologist

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specialist in the study of the eye and the treatment of eye disorders

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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of bones and joints

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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdomen

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pathologist

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specialist in the study of disease

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psychosis

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abnormal condition of the mind

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renal

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pertaining to the kidney

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41
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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nose

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sarcoma

A

tumor of flesh tissue

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thrombosis

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abnormal condition of clotting

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neural

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pertaining to the nerves

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arthralgia

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pain in a joint

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gastrectomy

A

excision of the stomach

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leukemia

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presence of large numbers of immature, cancerous white blood cells

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arthrogram

A

an x-ray record of a joint

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neuralgia

A

nerve pain

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gastric

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pertaining to the stomach

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hyperthyroidism

A

excessive activity of the thyroid gland

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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neurologist

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specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous disorders

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nephrology

A

study of the kidney

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hepatoma

A

tumor of the liver

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biopsy

A

living tissue is removed and viewed under a microscope

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nephrosis

A

abnormal condition of the kidney

58
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leukocytosis

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abnormal condition of white blood cells

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gastroscope

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instrument to visually examine the stomach

60
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arthroscopy

A

process of visual examination of a joint

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neurotomy

A

incision of a nerve

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anemia

A

deficiency of hemoglobin or numbers of red blood cells

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autopsy

A

examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death

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dysentery

A

condition of painful intestines; marked by inflammation, abdominal pain, and frequent and bloody stools and often caused by bacteria

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endocrine glands

A

organs that produce hormones directly into the bloodstream

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endocardium

A

inner lining of the heart

67
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exocrine glands

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organs that produce chemicals to the outside of the body

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hyperglycemia

A

blood condition of increased sugar levels

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hypoglycemia

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blood condition of decreased sugar levels

70
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pericardium

A

membrane surrounding the heart

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prostate gland

A

gland in males located in front of the urinary bladder

72
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resection

A

removal of an organ or structure

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retrogastric

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pertaining to behind the stomach

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subhepatic

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pertaining to under the liver

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transdermal

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pertaining to through the skin

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transurethral

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pertaining to across the urethra

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neuritis

A

inflammation of a nerve

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osteotomy

A

incision of a bone

79
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gastritis

A

inflammation of the stomach

80
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arthrotomy

A

an incision of a joint

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dermatosis

A

abnormal condition of the skin

82
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hematologist

A

a specialist in the study of blood

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subgastric

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pertaining to under the stomach

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gastralgia

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pain in the stomach

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transgastric

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pertaining to across or through the stomach

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gastroenterology

A

study of the stomach and intestines

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gastrotomy

A

incision of the stomach

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transurethral resection

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removal of the prostrate gland through the urethra

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diameter

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measurement of the width across a circle

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dermatologist

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physician specializing in the skin and its diseases

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nephrologist

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specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases

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gastroenterologist

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specialist in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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cardiovascular accident

A

heart attack

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arthralgia

A

pain in a joint

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arthroscope

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instrument used to examine (inside of) a joint

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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cystoscopy

A

visual examination of the urinary bladder

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endocrinology

A

study of endocrine glands

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gynecologist

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specialist in the study of female disorders

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hypothyroidism

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less than normal activity of the thyroid gland

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osteitis

A

inflammation of the bone

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rhinotomy

A

incision of the nose

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