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albumin/o

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albumin, protein

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calc/i

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calcium, lime, the heel

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-centesis

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a surgical puncture to remove fluid

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creatin/o

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creatine

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glycos/o

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glucose, sugar

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-graphy

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the process of producing a picture or record

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hemat/o

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blood, relating to the blood

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lapar/o

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abdomen, abdominal wall

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

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phleb/o

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vein

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radi/o

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radiation, x-rays

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-scope

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instrument for visual examination

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-scopy

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visual examiniation

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son/o

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sound

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-uria

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urine, urination

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acetaminophen

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an analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not relieve inflammation

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acupuncture

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a traditional Chinese medical practice using thin needles inserted into specific points in the bidy

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albuminuria

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the presence of the protein albumin in the urine; a sign of impaired kidney function

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analgesic

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the class of drugs that relieves pain without affecting consciousness

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antipyretic

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medication administered to prevent or reduce fever

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athrocentesis

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the surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid for analysis

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ausculation

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listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body

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bacteriuria

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the presence of bacteria in the urine

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bruit

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an abnormal sound heard during ausculation of an artery

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calciuria

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the abnormal presence of calcium in the urine

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compliance

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the patient’s consistency and accuracy in following the regimen prescribed by a physician or other healthcare professional

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computed tomography

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a thin fan shaped xray beam that rotates around a patient to produce multiple cross sectional views of the body

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contraindication

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a factor in the patient’s condition that makes the use of a medication or specific treatment dangerous or ill advised

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creatinuria

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an increased concentration of creatinine in the urine

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echocardiography

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an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart

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endoscope

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a small flexible tube with a light and a lens on the end

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fluoroscopy

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an imaging technique used to visualize body parts in motion by projecting xray images on a luminous fluorescent screen

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glycosuria

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the presence of glucose in the urine

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hematocrit

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the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red blood cells

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hematuria

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the presence of blood in the urine

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hyperthermia

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an extremely high fever

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hypothermia

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an abnormally low body temperature

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idiosyncratic reaction

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an unexpected reaction to a drug that is peculiar to an individual

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interventional radiology

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the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy

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intradermal injection

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the administration of medication by injection into the middle layers of the skin

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intramuscular injection

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the administration of medication y injection directly into the muscle tissue

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intravenous injection

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the administration of medication by injection directly into a vein

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ketonuria

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the presence of ketones in the urine

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laparascopy

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the visual examination of the interior of the abdomen with the use of a laparascope

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lithotomy position

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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the back with the feet and legs raised and supported in stirrups

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magnetic resonance imaging

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an imaging technique that uses a combination of radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create signals that are sent to a computer and converted into images of any plane through the body; also known as an MRI

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ophthalmoscope

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an instrument used to examine the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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an instrument used to visually examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane

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palliative

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a substance that eases the pain or severity of the symptoms of a disease but does not cure it

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parenteral

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taken into the body, or administered, in a manner other than through the digestive tract

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percussion

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a diagnostic procedure to determine the density of a body area that uses the sound produced by tapping the surface with the fingers

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perfusion

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the flow of blood through an organ

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pericardiocentesis

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a surgical puncture to draw fluid from the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

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phlebotomy

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the puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood; alsoknown as venipuncture

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placebo

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an inactive substance that is given only for its suggestive effects

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positron emmision tomography

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an imaging technique that combines tomography with readionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas

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prone position

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an examination position i which the patient is lying on the abdomen face down

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proteinuria

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the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the urine

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pyuria

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the presence of pus in the urine

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radiolucent

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a substance that allows xrays to pass through and appears black or dark grey on the resulting film

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radiopaque

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a substance that does not allow xrays to pass through and appears white or light grey on the resulting film

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rales

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abnormal crackle like lung sounds heard through a stethoscope during inspiration

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recumbent

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any position in which the patient is lying down; can be on back, front, or side

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rhonci

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coarse rattling breath sounds that are somewhat like snoring

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Sims’ position

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an examination position in which the patient is lying on the left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up and the left arm placed alone the back

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single photon emission computed tomography

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a type of nuclear imaging test that produces 3D computer reconstructed images showinf perfusion through tissues and organs

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speculum

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an instrument used to enlarge the opening any canal or cavity to facilitate inspection of its interior

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sphygmomanometer

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an instrument used to measure blood pressure

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stethoscope

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an instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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stridor

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an abnormal, high pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or in the larynx (voice box)

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subcutaneous injection

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the administration of medicine by injection into the fatty layer just below the skin

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transdermal

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medication administered from a patch that is applied to unbroken skin

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transesophageal echocardiography

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an ultrasonic imaging technique that is performed from inside the esophagus to evaluate heart structures

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ultrasonography

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the imaging of deep body structures by recording the echoes of sound wave pulses that are above the range of human hearing; also known as ultrasound and diagnostic ultrasound

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urinalysis

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the examination of the physical and chemical properties of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements

Medical Terminology (15 decks)

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