Common Medical Terms Flashcards

1
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acute

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sharp; severe; occurring rapidly

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benign

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non-malignant

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3
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chronic

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of long duration

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4
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malignant

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harmful; resisting treatment [of cancers]

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5
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subacute

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developing at a moderate rate

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