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General Hospital And Clinic Info I > Chapter 1 - Vocabulary > Flashcards

Chapter 1 - Vocabulary Flashcards

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Cardiology

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The study of the heart

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Cardiologist

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One who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the heart.

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Carditis

car-dye-tis

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Inflammation of the heart

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Cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart

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Dermatologist

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One who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the skin

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Dermatology

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The study of the skin

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Dermatitis

der-mah-tye-tis

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Inflammation of the skin

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Dermatosis

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Any condition of the skin

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Acrodermatitis

ack-roh-der-mah-tye-tis

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Inflammation of the skin of the extremities

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Hypodermic

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Pertaining to under the skin

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Cardiomyopathy

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Any disease that affects structure and function of the heart

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Lymphadenopathy

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Any disease of the lymph nodes

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Megalocardia

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cardialgia

car-dee-al-jee-ah

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Pain in the heart or heart pain

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Cardiocentesis

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Surgical puncture of the heart

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Cardiomegaly

car-dee-oh-meg-ah-lee

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Enlargement of the heart

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Endocardium

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Within the heart, the inner lining of the heart

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Intracardiac

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Pertaining to within the heart

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Pericardial

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Pertaining to around the heart

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Anuria

an-you-ree-ah

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Absence of urine

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Dysuria

dis-you-ree-ah

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Painful or difficult urination

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Polyuria

pol-ee-you-ree-ah

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Excessive amount of urine

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Hypoglycemia

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Blood condition of low or less than normal sugar

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Hyperhidrosis

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Excessive sweating

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Nasopharyngitis

nay-so-fair-in-gy-tis

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Inflammation of the nose and throat

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Cyanosis

sye-ah-noe-sis

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Condition of blueness

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Hysterosalpingectomy

hist-ear-oh-sal-ping-ech-toe-me

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Removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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Cardiogram

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A record of the heart’s activity

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Analgesia

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Without sensitivity to pain

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