Chapter 2 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster

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malignant

A

canerous

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osteoblast

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bone cell

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neurocyte

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nerve cell

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radiographer

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Person who makes x-ray records

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spermatogenesis

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the production on 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 bronchial 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

A

softening of the bones

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retinopathy

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disease of the retina

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aphagia

A

lack of 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

A

bursting forth of blood

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rhinorrhea

A

discharge from the nose

dactylogram

fingerprint

electrocardiograph

instrument for recording the electricity in the heart

lipolysis

destruction of fat

audiometer

medical instrument used to measure hearing

rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

ophthalmoscope

instrument for examining the eye

nasolabial

pertaining to the nose and the lip