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A condition in which a calculus is present

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Lithiasis

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The abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue and results in swelling

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Edema

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The study of the nature and cause of disease

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Pathology

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Pertaining to the ear

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Otic

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An enzyme that breaks down starches

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Amylase

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Mastopexy

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Surgical fixation of the breast

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Excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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Biopsy

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Pertaining to the skin

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Cutaneous

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Pain along the course of a nerve

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neuralgia

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Stretching of a structure

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Dilation

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A 65-year-old man has a history of heart problems. Which type of specialist should he see for care of his heart condition?

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Cardiologist

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Cynthia is pregnant. Which type of specialist should she see to care for her during her pregnancy, labor, and delivery?

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Obstetrician

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A person who is not a physician, but is trained in administering drugs that cause loss of feeling?

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Anesthetist

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A person who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of newborns through the age of 28 days

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Neonatologist

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John suffers from persistent digestive problems. To which specialist in disorders of the stomach and intestine is John referred?

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Gastroenterologist

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Sally injures her arm while ice skating. The ER physician orders an x-ray examination. Which type of physician is a specialist in interpreting x-ray images?

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Radiologist

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Sally’s x-ray image reveals a fractured radius, one of the bones of her forearm. Dr. Bonelly, a bone specialist, puts a cast on Sally’s arm. Which type of specialist is Dr. Bonelly?

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Orthopedist

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Which physician specializes in diagnosis of disease using clinical laboratory results?

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Clinical pathologist

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Inflammation of the skin

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Dermatitis

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Visual examination of the ear

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Otoscopy

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Surgical repair of the breast

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Mammoplasty

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Crushing of a stone

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Lithotripsy

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