Chapter 1 some word definitions Flashcards
1
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Hyperglycemia
A
High blood sugar
2
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Urologist
A
Surgeon who operates on the urinary tract and the organs of the male reproductive system
3
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Nephrologist
A
internal medical specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of kidneys
4
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ophthalmologist
A
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye
5
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optometrist
A
Health care professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses and may treat eye diseases
6
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optician
A
grinds lenses and fits glasses
7
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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
A
Serious brain injury associated with high-impact head trauma
8
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Root
A
Foundation of term
9
Q
Suffix
A
Word ending
10
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Prefix
A
Word beginning
11
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Combining Vowel
A
Vowel (usually an O) that links the root to the suffix or the root to another root
