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1
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Dwarfism

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Hyposecretion of growth hormone

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Gigantism

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Hypersecretion, before growth plates close, of growth hormone

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Acromegaly

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Hypersecretion, after growth plates close, of growth hormone

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Diabetes Type 1

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Hyposecretion of insulin

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Hashimoto Thyroiditis and Myxedema

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Hyposecretion of T3 and T4

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Grave Disease

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Hypersecretion of T3 and T4

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Cushing Syndrome

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Hypersecretion of cortisol

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Addison Disease

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Hyposecretion of cortisol

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acr/o

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extremity, tip

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aden/o

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gland

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adren/o

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adrenal gland

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adrenal/o

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adrenal gland

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-arche

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beginning, first occurrence

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cortic/o

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outer surface

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crin/o

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secrete

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cyst/o

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bladder, sac

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-emia

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blood condition

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gluc/o

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sugar

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glucos/oo

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sugar

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glyc/o

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sugar

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cerumin/o

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ear wax

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gonad/o

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gonads

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hormon/o

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hormone, a chemical messenger or regulatory chemical

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hyper-

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excessive, above, increased

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hypo-

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insufficient, too little, below, decreased

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hypophys/o

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pituitary gland

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kal/o

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potassium

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ket/o

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ketone body

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keton/o

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ketone body

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natr/o

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sodium

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neo-

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new

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pancreat/o

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pancreas

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para-

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near, beside

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pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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-plasia

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development, formation, growth

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pseudo-

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fake, false, not genuine

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thel/o

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nipple

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thym/o

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thymus

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thyr/o

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thryoid

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thyroid/o

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thyroid

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-tropin

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stimulating hormone

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-uria

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urine condition

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acromegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the extremities

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adrenal virilism

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excessive production of adrenal androgens causing development of male characteristics

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amenorrhea

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lack of menstrual flow

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diabetes insipidus

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a condition causing polyuria due to hyposecretion of or resistance to antidiuretic hormone

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diabetes mellitus

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metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia

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diabetic ketoacidosis

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acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the body is unable to utilize sugar and thus, must burn fat for energy

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dysmetabolic syndrome

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combination of medical disorders associated with faulty metabolism

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50
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exophthalmos

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protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket

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51
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galactorrhea

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discharge of milk

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goiter

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thyromegaly, enlargement of the thyroid gland, thyrocele

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Grave’s disease

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thyrotoxicosis, autoimmune hyperparathyroidism characterized y exophthalmos

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gynecomastia

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development of breast tissue in males

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Hashimoto thyroiditis

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autoimmune condition that attacks the thyroid gland. It is the number one cause of hypothyroidism in the United States

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hirsutism

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excessive growth of facial and body hair in women

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insulinoma

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tumor that secretes insulin (found in the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas)

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menarche

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beginning of first menstruation

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myxedema

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advanced hypothyroidism in adults causing edema (swelling) under the skin

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pancreatic pseudocyst

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abnormally expanded area in the pancreas resembling a cyst

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pituitary dwarfism

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abnormally short heigh cause by hyposecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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pituitary gigantism

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abnormally tall height cause by hypersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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pituitary infarction/pituitary apoplexy

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death of pituitary gland tissue usually due to hemorrhaging and associated with a pituitary tumor

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polyphagia

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excessive eating

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66
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thelarche

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the beginning of breast development

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67
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continuous glucose monitor

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a compact device that regularly monitors glucose levels in the blood

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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continuous injection of insulin into the blood from a pump worn by the patient

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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procedure used to examine the ducts of the pancreas and gall bladder in which an endoscope is passed backward from the digestive tract into the bile duct

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glucosuria

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Diagnostic finding of glucose in the urine. This is usually a sign of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

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glycemic index

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ranking of food based on the way it affects sugar levels in the blood

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laparoscopic adrenalectomy

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removal of an adrenal gland by means of a laparoscope (an instrument inserted into the abdomen for viewing)

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radioactive iodine uptake test

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imaging procedure that measures levels of radioactivity in the thyroid after administration of radioactive iodine either orally or intravenously

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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75
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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

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76
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BG

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blood glucose

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BS

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blood sugar

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78
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CSII

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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CGM

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continuous glucose monitor

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80
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DI

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diabetes insipidus

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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GDM

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gestational diabetes mellitus

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83
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ERCP

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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GH

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growth hormone

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86
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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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87
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HgA1C

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hemoglobin A1C test (used by diabetes patients to monitor blood sugar levels)

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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IDDM, T1

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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)

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NIDDM, T2

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noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)

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PTH

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parathyroid hormone

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RAIU

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radioactive iodine uptake test

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T3

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triiodothyronine

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T4

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thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine)

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TFT

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thyroid function test

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TSH

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thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin)

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Neutrophil % of total WBC in bloodstream?

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60-70%

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Lymphocyte % of total WBC in bloodstream?

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20-25%

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Monocyte % of total WBC in bloodstream?

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3-8%

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Eosinophil % of total WBC in bloodstream?

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2-4%

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Basophil % of total WBC in bloodstream?

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0.5-1%

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ana-

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up, towards, or against

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angi/o

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blood vessel

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vascul/o

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blood vessel

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105
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vas/o

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blood vessel

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apher/o

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withdrawal

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aort/o

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aorta

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arteri/o

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artery

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ather/o

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plaque, fatty substance, narrowing

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atri/o

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atrium, upper chamber of the heart

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brady-

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slow

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cardi/o

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heart

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coron/o

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heart

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114
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-cardia

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heart condition

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cerebr/o

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cerebrum

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coagul/o

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coagulation, clotting

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cyan/o

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blue

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118
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cyt/o

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cells, increase in cells

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-ectasis

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a dilation or expansion

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embol/o

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blockage, obstruction, plug, embolus

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-emia

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blood condition

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erythr/o red

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-globin

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hemat/o

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blood

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hem/o

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blood

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immun/o

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immunity/immune

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isch/o

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hold back, block

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leuk/o

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white

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lymph/o

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lymphatic system/tissue

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129
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-lysis

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separation, destruction, loosening

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130
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-megaly

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enlargement

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131
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myel/o

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muscle

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132
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my/o

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muscle

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133
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-ole

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small, minute

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134
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-ule

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small, minute

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135
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-oma

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tumor

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path/o

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disease

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-pathy

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disease

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pector/o

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chest

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139
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-penia

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deficiency

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140
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perfus/o

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blood flow

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141
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-phagia

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swallowing, eating

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142
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-phil

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love, affinity for

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143
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-phylaxis

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protection

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144
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phleb/o

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vein

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145
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ven/o

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vein

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146
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-poiesis

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blood formation

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pulmon/o

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lungs

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-rrhage

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excessive flow

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149
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-rrhaphy

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suture

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rrhythm/o

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rhythm

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scler/o

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hardening

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-scopy

A

process of looking

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sept/o

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septum

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septic/o

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infected, decay

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-spasm

A

involuntary contraction

156
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splen/o

A

spleen

157
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-static

A

lack of movement

158
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tachy-

A

fast

159
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thromb/o

A

clot; thrombus- blood clot

160
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thym/o

A

thymus

161
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tonsil/o

A

tonsil

162
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valvul/o

A

valve

163
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varic/o

A

dilated vein

164
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vas/o

A

vessel

165
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ventricul/o

A

ventricle, lower chamber of the heart

166
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vol/o

A

volume

167
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AIDS

A

a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body’s cellular immunity greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy

168
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anaphylaxis

A

life threatening immune response to foreign substance that causes rapid inflammation, vasodilation and bronchospasms

169
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aneurysm

A

widening and ballooning of the blood vessel, weakening of the blood vessel wall

170
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angina pectoris

A

chest pain

171
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anemia

A

pathological reduction of red blood cells characterized by patient weakness and fatigue

172
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aplastic (anemia)

A

red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities

173
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hemolytic (anemia)

A

destruction of red blood cells

174
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iron deficiency (anemia)

A

inadequate iron intake

175
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pernicious (anemia)

A

vitamin B deficiency affecting red blood cell production

176
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sickle cell( anemia)

A

misshaped red blood cells causing obstructions

177
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antibody

A

substance produced by body due to presence of an antigen

178
Q

antigen

A

substance that caused the body to produce antibioties

179
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aortic regurgitation

A

backflow of blood from the aorta into the heart; caused by weak heart valve

180
Q

atrial fibrillation

A

quivering or spontaneous contraction of the atrium

181
Q

atrial septal defect

A

flaw in the atrial septum

182
Q

autoimmune disease

A

disease caused by the immune system attacking healthy body tissue

183
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cardia arrest

A

cessation of circulation

184
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congestive cardiomyopathy

A

heart cavity unable to pump all blood out of it, heart wall becomes stretched causing weak/slow pumping of blood

185
Q

congestive heart failure

A

inability of heart chambers to pump and fill adequately resulting in a build up of fluid in the lungs and surround body tissues

186
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coronary artery bypass graft

A

borrowed piece of blood vessel to bypass narrowed or blocked coronary artery and improve blood supply to the heart

187
Q

coronary artery disease

A

an abnormal condition that may affect the heart’s coronary arteries and circulation which can cause damage to the heart tissue

188
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deep vein thrombosis

A

formation of blood clot located in the deeper veins of the body usually the lower extremity

189
Q

ecchymosis

A

discoloration of the skin caused by bruising

190
Q

embolus

A

any form of matter that begins to form in circulation (air bubble, blood clot, and/or plaques)

191
Q

Epstein-Barr virus

A

virus that causes mononucleosis

192
Q

hemophilia

A

inability for the blood to clot due to a hereditary lack of blood clotting factors

193
Q

hemorrhage

A

blood loss from a reuptured blood vessel

194
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Hodgkin lymphoma

A

a type of cancer affecting the lymphatic system involving uncontrolled growth of lymphocytes

195
Q

hypertension

A

abnormally high blood pressure

196
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Holter monitor

A

a small portable device worn by a patient during normal activity to obtain a record of cardiac arrhthmia

197
Q

human immunodeficiency virus

A

a virus that attacks the immune system and suppresses the immune response which then progresses to AIDS

198
Q

immunocompromised

A

having an impaired immune system that does not respond normally or completely to a pathogen or disease

199
Q

ischemia

A

reduced blood flow

200
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leukemia

A

cancer of the blood or bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase of white blood cells

201
Q

lymphedema

A

swelling caused by accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

202
Q

malaise

A

vague feeling of bodily discomfort which may be first indication of infection or disease

203
Q

measles

A

a viral infection causing a red, blotchy rash; can be fatal in small children

204
Q

mononucleosis

A

a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, transmitted through saliva and characterized by fatigue, rash, and swollen glands

205
Q

mumps

A

a viral infection that affects the salivary glands

206
Q

murmur

A

abnormal heart sound due to inability of heart valves to close completely during contractions

207
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myocardial infarction

A

death of heart muscle tissues also known as a heart attack

208
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occlusion

A

closing or blockage of a package

209
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palpitation

A

an abnormal rapid or irregular beating of the heart

210
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pancytopenia

A

deficiency of all cellular components of the blood

211
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pericardial effusion

A

extra fluid collecting between the heart and pericardium, causing pressure on the heart

212
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petechiae

A

small bruising of the skin

213
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polycythemia

A

abnormal increase of red blood cells which risks clots

214
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pulmonary circulation

A

circulation of blood from heart to lungs

215
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rubella

A

a viral infection causing a distinctive red rash and fever

216
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rheumatic heart disease

A

a streptococcal infection that causes damage to the heart valves and heart muscle

217
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systemic circulation

A

circulation of blood from heart to entire body

218
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ventricular septal defect

A

flaw in the septum between the ventricles

219
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anastomosis

A

surgical procedure that connects multiple blood vessels

220
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angioplasty

A

surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially with the coronary artery

221
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antianginal

A

medication used to relieve chest pain, treats angina pectoris symptoms

222
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blood pressure

A

force exerted by blood on the wall of blood vessels

223
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bruit

A

a soft-blowing sound caused by turbulent blood flow

224
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cardiac catheterization

A

procedure to examinate or treat heart condition using a tube (catheter) inserted artery or vein in arm neck or groin that leads to the heart

225
Q

cardiopulmonary bypass

A

procedure that temporary circulate or oxygenates a patient’s blood during open heart surgery

226
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A

basic life support (CPR)

227
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cardiotonic

A

medication that increases the strength of the heart contractions

228
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cardioversion

A

returning the heart to normal cardiac rhythm by delivering a brief electrical discharge across the chest

229
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coronary circulation

A

circulation of blood from the heart to itself via the coronary arteries

230
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diastolic pressure

A

pressure exerted on blood pressure when the heart is relaxed

231
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stress electrocardiogram

A

image of the heart produced by soundwaves while a patient increases physical stress during exercise

232
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hematocrit

A

test to separate blood to determine the ration of red blood cells to blood plasma

233
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hematopoiesis

A

production of blood cells with bone marrow

234
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hemoglobin

A

iron and protein structure found within red blood cells that bind to oxygen molecules and give the cell a red pigment

235
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percutaneous coronary intervention

A

alternative treatment for coronary artery that passes instruments up a apatients blood vessel into the heart, also known as an angioplasty

236
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sclerotherapy

A

chemical injection into varicose vein that cause inflammation and forms a fibrous tissue which closes the vein

237
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phygmomanometer

A

equipment used to measure blood pressure

238
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systeloic pressure

A

pressure exerted on blood vessels when the heart is contracted

239
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transfusion

A

infusion of blood from another source into a patient

240
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troponin 1 test

A

a blood test that measures a protein that is released into the blood by damaged heart muscle

241
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vasoconstrictor

A

drug that narrows the diameter of a blood vessel; increases blood pressure

242
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vasopressor

A

drug that narrows the diameter of a blood vessel; increases blood pressure

243
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vasodilator

A

drug that causes an expansion of a blood vessel; decreases blood pressure

244
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AA

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

245
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A-Fib

A

atrial fibrillation

246
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AV

A

atrioventricular

247
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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

248
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AED

A

automatic external defibrillator

249
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ALL

A

acute lymphobastic leukemia

250
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AML

A

acute myeloid leukemia

251
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ASD

A

atrial septal defect

252
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BMT

A

bone marrow transplant

253
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BP

A

blood pressure

254
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CA

A

cardiac arrest

255
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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

256
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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

257
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CBC

A

complete blood count

258
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CC

A

cardiac catheterization

259
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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

260
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CML

A

chronic myeloid leukemia

261
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CO

A

cardia output

262
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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

263
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ECHO

A

echocardiogram

264
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EKG

A

electrocardiogram

265
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ECG

A

electrocardiogram

266
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Hct

A

hematocrit

267
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Hgb

A

hemoglobin

268
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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

269
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HR

A

heart rate

270
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IVIG

A

intravenous immunoglobin

271
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IVC

A

inferior vena ceva

272
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IVS

A

interventricular septum

273
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LA

A

left atrium

274
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LV

A

left ventricle

275
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MI

A

myocardial infarction

276
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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

277
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NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

278
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PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

279
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PLT

A

platelet count

280
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RA

A

right atrium

281
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RBC

A

red blood cell

282
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RV

A

right ventricle

283
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SA

A

sinoatrial

284
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SV

A

stroke volume

285
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SVC

A

superior vena cava

286
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TEE

A

transesophageal echocardiogram

287
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VSD

A

ventricular septral defect

288
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WBC

A

white blood cell

289
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adenoid/o

A

adenoid

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alveol/o

A

aveolus

291
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bronch/o

A

bronchus

292
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bronchi/o

A

bronchus

293
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bronchiol/o

A

bronchiole

294
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capn/o

A

carbon dioxide

295
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carb/o

A

carbon dioxide

296
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laryng/o

A

larynx (voice box)

297
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lob/o

A

lobe

298
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muc/o

A

mucus

299
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nas/o

A

nose

300
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rhin/o

A

nose

301
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orth/o

A

upright , straight

302
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ox/o

A

oxygen

303
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palat/o

A

palate

304
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pector/o

A

chest

305
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pharyng/o

A

pharynx (throat)

306
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phon/o

A

voice, sound

307
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phren/o

A

diagphram

308
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pleur/o

A

pleura

309
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-pnea

A

breathing

310
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pneum/o

A

air or lungs

311
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pneumat/o

A

air or lungs

312
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pneumon/o

A

air or lungs

313
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-ptysis

A

coughing up, spitting

314
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pulmon/o

A

lungs

315
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sept/o

A

septum wall

316
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sin/o

A

sinus

317
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sinus/o

A

sinus

318
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spir/o

A

breathing

319
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-stomy

A

creating of a hole

320
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thorac/o

A

chest

321
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-tomy

A

incision

322
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tonsill/o

A

tonsil

323
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trache/o

A

trachea (windpipe)

324
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asthma

A

a disease cause by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway

325
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atelectasis

A

incomplete expansion

326
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caseous necrosis

A

the death of tissue with a cheeselike appearance

327
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A

a lung disease caused by the continual blockage of lung passages

328
Q

emphysema

A

a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity and break down causing difficulty with exhalation

329
Q

empyema

A

pus inside (the chest)

330
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epistaxis

A

nosebleed

331
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exhalation

A

the action of breathing out

332
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expectoration

A

coughing or spitting material out of the lungs

333
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hemoptysis

A

coughing up blood

334
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inhalation

A

the action of breathing in

335
Q

pectus carinatum

A

a chest that protrudes

336
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pectus excavatum

A

a chest that is hollowed out

337
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pertussis

A

contagious bacterial respiratory disease, commonly known as whooping cough

338
Q

pleural effusion

A

fluid in the pleural cavity (surrounding the lungs)

339
Q

pleurisy

A

inflammation of the pleura, pleuritis

340
Q

pneumoconiosis

A

a lung condition caused by the inhalation of particulates

341
Q

bronchospasm

A

involuntary contractions of the bronchi

342
Q

dysphonia

A

hoarseness, abnormal voice

343
Q

restrictive lung disorder

A

a lung condition involving a decreased volume of air the lungs are able to hold

344
Q

rhinorrhea

A

runny nose

345
Q

sputum

A

mucus

346
Q

tuberculosis

A

a life-threatening bacterial disease that attacks the lungs

347
Q

tubercle

A

a small nodular lesion, characteristic of TB

348
Q

antitussive

A

a drug that prevents coughing

349
Q

arterial blood gas

A

a measurement of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels in the blood

350
Q

auscultation

A

listening to heart, lung, or bowel sounds through a stethoscope

351
Q

bronchodilator

A

a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

352
Q

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A

a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

353
Q

computed tomography

A

an imaging technique utilizing x-rays and a computer to view slices of a patient’s body. The slices can also be put together to make a 3-dimensional image

354
Q

expectorant

A

a drug that encourages that epulsion of material from the lungs

355
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nebulizer

A

a machine that aerosolizes a liquid medication for inhalation

356
Q

percussion

A

tapping on the body surface to cause vibrations or dislodge mucus

357
Q

pulmonary function testing

A

a group of tests used to evaluate the condition of the lungs

358
Q

pulse oximete

A

a device placed on the fingertip to measure oxygen levels in the blood

359
Q

ventilation

A

a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by ventilation (airflow) or perfusion (blood flow)

360
Q

ABG

A

arterial blood gas

361
Q

ARDS

A

adult respiratory distress syndrome

362
Q

BiPAP

A

bi-level positive airway pressure

363
Q

BPD

A

bronchopulmonary dysplasia

364
Q

BS

A

breath sounds

365
Q

Bx

A

biopsy

366
Q

CF

A

cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system

367
Q

CO2

A

carbon dioxide

368
Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

369
Q

CPAP

A

continuous positive airways pressure, treatment for sleep apnea

370
Q

CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

371
Q

CXR

A

chest x-ray

372
Q

PT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

373
Q

ET

A

endotracheal

374
Q

ETT

A

endotracheal tube

375
Q

IRDS

A

infant respiratory distress syndrome

376
Q

LTB

A

laryngotracheobronchitis

377
Q

O2

A

oxygen

378
Q

OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

379
Q

PE

A

pulmonary embolism

380
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary fuction test

381
Q

PSG

A

polysomnography

382
Q

SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

383
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

384
Q

T&A

A

tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

385
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

386
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

387
Q

V/Q

A

ventilation-perfusion ratio

Medical Terminology 1101 (2 decks)

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