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Chapter 1 Basic Word Structure: Words And Definitions Flashcards

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1
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Adenoma

A

Tumor originating in gland

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Adenitis

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Inflammation of the gland

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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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 is removed and viewed under a microscope

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Carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor. They form from epithelial cells that line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body

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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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Cerebral

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Pertaining to the cerebrum which is the largest part of the brain

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Cerebrovascular accident

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Stroke

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Cystoscope

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Tool to visually examine the urinary bladder

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Dermal

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Pertaining to the skin

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Electrocardiogram

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(EEG) Record the electricity of the brain

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Enteritis

A

Inflammation of the intestines

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Erythrocyte

A

Red blood 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 patients condition

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Prognosis

A

Prediction (before knowledge) that is made after the diagnosis. It forecast the outcome of treatment

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Gynecologist

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A specialist on women and women’s disease

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Hemoglobin

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Protein in red blood cells called erythrocytes that helps carry oxygen In the blood

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Hematoma

A

Mass or collection of blood under the skin.commonly called a bruise or “black and blue “mark

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Hepatitis

A

Inflammation of the liver

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Laparotomy

A

Incision of the abdomen

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Leukocyte

A

White blood cell

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Nephrectomy

A

Cutting out the kidney

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Neurology

A

Study of the nervous system and nerve disorders

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Oncologist

A

Physician specializing in the study and treatment of cancerous tumors

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Ophthalmoscope

A

Instrument to visually examine the eyes

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Osteoarthritis

A

Inflammation of bones and joints

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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 ; a serious mental disorder that involves loss of normal perception of reality

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Renal

A

Pertaining to the kidney

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Rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the nose

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Sarcoma

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Cancerous (malignant) tumor of connective tissue , such as bone , muscle, fat, or cartilage

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Thrombocyte

A

Clotting cell; a platelet

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Thrombosis

A

Abnormal condition of clot formation

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Neural

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Pertaining to nerves

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Arthralgia

A

Pain in joints

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Leukocyte

A

White blood cells

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Gastrectomy

A

Excision of the stomach

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Leukemia

A

Cancerous white blood cells in bone and blood marrow

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Arthrogram

A

X-ray of joints

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Neuralgia

A

Condition of nerve pain

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Gastric

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Pertaining to the stomach

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Hyperthyroidism

A

Higher than normal level of parathyroid hormone in the blood

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Gastroenteritis

A

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

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Neurologist

A

Specialist of nerves

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Nephrology

A

Study of the kidney and it’s disease

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Nephrosis

A

Abnormal condition of the kidney

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Leukocytosis

A

Abnormal condition of white blood cells

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Neurotomy

A

Incision of a nerve

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Anemia

A

Deficiency of hemoglobin and or in number of red blood cells

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Autopsy

A

Viewing and examining of a dead body to determine cause of death

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Dysentery

A

Condition of painful intestines

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