Chapter 2: Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brown

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malignant

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cancerous

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osteoblast

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immature bone cell

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neurocyte

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nerve cell

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radiographer

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one who makes x-ray records

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spermatogenesis

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formation/production of sperm

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hydrotherapy

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treatment using water

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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muscular

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pertaining to the muscles

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penile

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pertaining to the penis

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grandiose

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pertaining to a feeling of greatness

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edematous

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pertaining to swelling of body tissues due to fluid

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decubitus (ulcer)

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pertaining to a bedsore

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cardiologist

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specialist in the study of the heart

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bronchiole

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small bronchiole tubes

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hyperemesis

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excessive vomiting

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hyperkinesis

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excessive motion

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osteomalacia

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softening of the bones

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retinopathy

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disease of the retina

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aphagia

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lack of the ability to eat or swallow

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acrophobia

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fear of heights

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hemoptysis

A

spitting up blood

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hemorrhage

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bursting forth of blood

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose

dactylogram

fingerprint

electrocardiograph

instrument for recording electricity in the heart

audiometer

instrument to measure hearing

rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

opthalmoscope

instrument for examining the eye

nasolabial

pertaining to the nose and lip