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Common Termonology Flashcards

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Cutaneous

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Cutane/o = skin
-ous = pertaining to
Pertaining to skin

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Cyanosis

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Cyan/o = blue
-osis = abnormal condition
Blue tint to the skin

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Dermal

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Derm/o = skin
-al = pertaining to
Pertaining to skin

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Dermatology

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Dermat/o = skin
-ology = study of
Pertaining to the study of skin

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Epidermal

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Epi = upon
Derm/o = skin
-al = pertaining to
Pertaining to skin

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Hypodermic

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Hypo = under
Derm/o = skin
-ic = pertaining to
Pertaining to under the skin

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Intradermal

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Intra = within
Derm/o = skin
-ic = pertaining to
Pertaining to within the skin

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Lipoma

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Lip/o = fat
-oma = mass
Fatty mass

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Necrosis

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Necr/o = death
-osis = abnormal condition
Abnormal condition of death

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Nodule

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-ule = small
Firm, solid mass of cells in the skin

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Nodule

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-ule = small
Firm, solid mass of cells in the skin

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Scleroderma

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Scler/o = hard
-derma = skin condition
A condition in which skin has become hardened

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Subcutaneous

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Sub = under
Cutane/o = skin
-ous = pertaining to
Pertaining to under the skin

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Ungual

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Ungu/o = nail
-al = pertaining to
Pertaining to the nails

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Vesicle

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Vesic/o = bladder
Blister; small fluid filled raised spot on skin

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Abscess

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A collection of pus in the skin

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Chief cells

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Fluid filled sac under the skin

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Lesion

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General term for a wound, injury, or abnormality

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Pallor

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Abnormal paleness of the skin

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Pruritis

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Severe itching

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Purulent

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Containing pus

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Pustule

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Raised spot on the skin containing pus

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Ulcer

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Open sore or lesion in the skin

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Wheal

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Small round swollen area on skin

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Aerophagia

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Condition of excessive air swallowing

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Anorexia

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Without appetite, eating disorder

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Choledocholithiasis

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Gallstones in the bile duct

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Cholelithiasis

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Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder

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Diarrhea

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Abnormally frequent discharge of fecal matter

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Dyspepsia

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Pain felt with digestions

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Gastroenterologist

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Doctor whose focus is the stomach and intestinal tract

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Hyperemesis

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Excessive vomit

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Perisigmoiditis

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Inflammation around the sigmoid colon

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34
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Post/prandial

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Following a meal

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35
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Steatorrhea

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Fat discharged in fecal matter

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36
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Sublingual

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Under the tongue

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37
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An/esthesia

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Without or loss of feeling or sensation

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Anesthesi/ologist

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Physician who administers in anesthetic

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39
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De/mentia

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Mental decline

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40
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Dis/orientation

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Estate of confusion, as time, place, or identity

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Intra/cranial

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Within the cranium

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Mening/itis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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43
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Mono/plegia

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Paralysis of one limb

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Neuro/logist

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Physician, who specializes in neurology, the scientific study of the nervous system; does not perform surgery

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Neuro/logy

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The branch of medicine, dealing with the study of the nervous system, functions, and disorders

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Neuro/surgeon

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Physician who specializes in neurology and performs surgeries on the nervous system

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Para/plegia

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Paralysis of the lower half of the body

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48
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Pysch/iatrist

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Physician who treats mental disorders

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49
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Psych/iatry

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Branch of medicine that deals with treatment of mental disorders

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50
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Psycho/genic

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Produced or caused by psychological factors

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Psycho/logist

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Specialist in psychology

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52
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Psycho/logy

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The study of the mind, mental processes, and behavior

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Quadri/plegia

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Paralysis of all four limbs

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54
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Ambly/opia

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Decreased eyesight, due to abnormal visual development, commonly referred to as “lazy eye “

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Astigmatism

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A common imperfection in the eyes curvature

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Blephar/itis

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Inflammation of the eyelid

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Cataract

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Clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye

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Conjunctiv/itis

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, also known as “pink eye “

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Diabetic Retino/pathy

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A complication of diabetes that deteriorates the retina

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60
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Dipl/opia

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Perceiving two images from one object “Double vision “

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Glaucoma

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Abnormal pressure in the eye that can damage the optic nerve

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Hyper/opia

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A condition in which objects far away appear clear, but close ones don’t, also known as farsightedness

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My/opia

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A condition in which close objects appear, clear, clearly, but far ones don’t, also known as nearsightedness

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Optic neur/itis

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Inflammation of the optic nerve

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Presby/opia

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A gradual, age related loss of the eyes’, ability to focus actively on nearby objects

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Retin/itis

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Inflammation of the retina

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67
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Retin/opathy

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Damage to the retina that will result in loss of vision

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68
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Audiologist

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A healthcare professional trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders

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Audiogram

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A chart onto which is graft the results of a hearing test. The chart has intensity levels, listed on one axis and frequencies (pitches) listed on the other axis.

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Audiology

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The science of the assessment in management of hearing and balanced disorders

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Cerumen (earwax)

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Yellow secretion from glands in the outer ear canal

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Disequilibrium

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Any disturbance of balance

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73
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Labyrinthitis

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Viral or bacterial infection, or inflammation of the inner ear

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Mastoiditis

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Inflammation of the mastoid

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75
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Otitis media

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Inflammation of the middle ear

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Otosclerosis

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Abnormal growth of bone around the ossicles and the inner ear

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Otoscope

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A magnifying and lighting tool utilized by healthcare workers to look into the ear canal

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Presbycusis

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Loss of hearing that gradually occurs because of changes in the inner or middle ear

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Tinnitus

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Sensation of a ringing, roaring, or buzzing sound in the ears or head

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Tympanoplasty

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Surgical repair of the eardrum

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Bladder

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Smooth muscle hollow organ that can expand when receiving urine from both ureters

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Cortex

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The outer layer of organ tissue were filtration occurs

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Glomerulus

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A network of blood vessels located in the cortex

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Kidney

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Initial organ that blood enters to be filtered

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Medulla

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This is the thick layer that contained the renal pyramid

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Nephron

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The functional unit or filter of the kidney located in the cortex

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Renal

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This means relating to the kidneys

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Renal pyramids

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First collection state from the nephron

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Renal vein

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Removes blood from the kidney

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90
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Renal artery

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Carries blood into the kidney

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Renal pelvis

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This is the center that collects the filtered urine from the renal pyramids

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Ureter

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Smooth muscle tube that receives urine from the renal pelvis

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Urethra

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The hollow tube connecting from the bladder to the urinary meatus

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Urinary meatus

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The opening of the urethra, where urine exits the body

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Nephrolith

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Kidney stone

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Nephrolithiasis

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Abnormal condition of stones in the kidneys

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Nephromegaly

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Enlargement of the kidneys

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Nephroptosis

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Prolapse of the kidneys

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Nephrosclerosis

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Abnormal condition of hardening of the kidneys

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Nephroscope

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Instrument to view the kidney

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101
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Renopathy

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Kidney disease

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Suprarenal

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Pertaining to above the kidney

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Lithotripsy

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Crushing of the stone

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Ureteromegaly

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Enlargement of the ureter

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Ureteroectasis

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Dilation of the ureter

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Ureterolith

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Stone in the ureter

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Cystolith

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Stone in the bladder

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Cystolithotomy

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Incision into the bladder to remove the stone

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra

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Urethrodynia

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Pain in the urethra

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Urethroscope

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Instrument to view the urethra

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Urethroscopy

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Visual examination of the urethra

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Adenitis

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Inflammation of the gland

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Adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

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Adenopathy

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Disease of a gland

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Erythrocyte

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Cells that are red

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Erythrouria

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Urine that is red

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Leukocyte

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Cells that are white

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Leukorrhea

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Discharge that is white

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Pyelopathy

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Disease of the renal pelvis

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Pyeloplasty

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Surgical repair of the renal pelvis

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Pyelotomy

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Incision of the renal pelvis

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Anuria

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Without urination

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Nocturia

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Urination at night

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Oliguria

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Little urination

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Polyuria

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Much urination

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Pyuria

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Pus in the urine

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Urodynia

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Pain with urination

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Urology

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Study of urine

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Urotoxin

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Poisonous substance in the urine

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Bulbourethral gland/ cowpers gland

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Small gland that has fluid during ejaculation

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Ejaculation

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The active releasing sperm from the testes, combining it with the fluid from the glands and releasing the semen from the penis

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Epididymis

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Dense duct system that connects the testicle to the vas deferens

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Erection

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Engorging of the penis with blood, causing it to stiffen

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Flaccid

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The release of blood from the penis, causing it to soften

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Gamete

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Basic reproductive cell in the male reproductive system. This is the sperm.

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Gonad

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Human organ responsible for making the gamete in the male reproductive system. This is the testicles.

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Penis

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External male organ that acts as a conduit for semen and urine

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Prostate

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Secretes additional fluid that protects and sustain the sperm the urethra travels directly through the prostate

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Scrotum

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This is the pouch of skin that houses the testicles

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Semen

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A male reproductive fluid that contains spermatozoa and other fluids produced in the prostate and seminal vesicle

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Seminal vesicles

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Produces a protein and glucose rich fluid that helps sustain the sperm as it travels to the oocyte

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Spermatozoa

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Mature mobile sex cell of a male also known as sperm

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Testicles

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Small round, organ, responsible for making sperm and testosterone

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Urethra

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The duct that transmits urine from the bladder and semen from the vas deferens

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Vas deferens

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The hollow tube that connects the testicles to the urethra, where they are ejaculated

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Amnion

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Membrane that encloses the fetus

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Amniotic fluid

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The fluid surrounding a fetus within the amnion

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Bartholin’s glands

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Small glands near the opening of the vagina that secrete a lubricating mucus

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Breast

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Accessory sexual organs that are utilized after the birth of a child to produce milk

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Cervix

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The narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus

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Cesarean section/C section

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The birthing of a child via a surgical procedure to remove the child through an incision in the uterus

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Clitoris

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A small sensitive erectile part of the female genitals

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Endometrium

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The innermost lining layer of the uterus

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Estrogen

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Hormone release by the ovary for ovulation

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Fallopian tube

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One of the two fallopian tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus

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Fertilization

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Fusion of the sperm cell and oocyte

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Fetus

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The unborn offspring of the mother

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Gestation

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The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth

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Implantation

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The attaching of the zygote to the lining of the uterus

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Labia majora

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The larger outer folds of the vulva

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Labia minora

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Smaller skin fold that protects the vaginal opening

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Lactation

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Production and release of milk from the breast

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Menopause

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The time that marks the end of a females menstrual cycles

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Menstruation/menstrual cycle

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The shedding of the thickened uterine lining

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Oocyte/ovum/gamete

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Excel produced by the ovary

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Ovary

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The ovary is an organ found in the female reproductive system that produces an ovum

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Ovulation

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The release of an egg during menstruation in females

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Placenta

A

Oregon in the uterus of a pregnant woman that is responsible for nourishing and maintaining the fetus

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Progesterone

A

Hormone released by the ovary for ovulation

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Sexual intercourse

A

Penetration of the penis into the vagina

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Uterus

A

Where offspring are conceived, and in which they gestate before birth

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Umbilical cord

A

Is the conduit from the fetus to the placenta that carries blood to and from the fetus

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Vagina

A

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus

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Vaginal delivery

A

The birthing of a child through the vagina

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Vulva

A

External part of the female genitalia

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Zygote

A

A fertilized oocyte

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Assisted reproductive technologies (ART)

A

Medical treatments that assist in overcoming infertility by handling the eggs and/or embryos

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Q

Balanitis

A

Inflammation of the penis

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

A

A benign enlargement of the prostate gland

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Q

Ectopic

A

Occurring away from a normal position

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Endometriosis

A

A disorder, when the uterine lining grows on other pelvic organs, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes

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Q

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

A

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the growth of the follicle

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Q

Galactorrhea

A

Discharge of milk from the breast

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Q

Gonorrhea

A

Sexually transmitted disease

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Gynecology

A

The medical practice of dealing with the health issues of the female reproductive system

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Q

Hydrosalpinx

A

Water in the fallopian tube

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In vitro fertilization (IVF)

A

A medical procedure, where sperm and eggs are put together in a laboratory

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Q

Infertility

A

The inability to get pregnant or sustain a pregnancy

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Q

Intrapartum

A

During labor and delivery

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Q

Leukorrhea

A

White vaginal discharge

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Q

Lumpectomy

A

Surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue from your breast

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Q

Mastectomy

A

Surgical operation to remove a breast

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Q

Mastoptosis

A

Sagging breasts

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Menarche

A

Beginning of menstruation

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Multigravida

A

Female who has been pregnant two or more times

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Myometrium

A

Muscular layer lining the uterus

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Neonate

A

A newborn infant from birth to four weeks of age

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Q

Neonatology

A

The study diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the newborn infant

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Q

Nulligravida

A

Female, who was never been pregnant

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Q

Obstetrics

A

Branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth

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Q

Orchiectomy

A

Surgical removal of testes

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Q

Ovarian cancer

A

Cancer of the ovaries

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Q

Postpartum

A

After labor and delivery

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Q

Prostatectomy

A

Surgical removal of the prostate

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Q

Prostatitis

A

Inflammation of the prostate

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Q

Pseudocyesis

A

False pregnancy

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Q

Salpingitis

A

Inflammation of the fallopian tube

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Q

Urologist/urology

A

The medical practice of dealing with the urinary tract and the reproductive system of males

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Q

Vaginal cancer

A

Cancer of the vagina

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Vasectomy

A

Surgical procedures to cut the vascular deferens making the male patient infertile

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Q

Biopsy

A

Removal of a sample of tissue to examine under a microscope

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Q

Celiac disease

A

Inability to properly digest, gluten

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Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Gallstones

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Q

Colonoscopy

A

Using an instrument to visualize the colon (large intestine)

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Q

Cystoscope

A

An instrument used to visualize the bladder

219
Q

Decubitus ulcer

A

A bed sore on the surface of the skin

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Q

Diverticulitis

A

Inflammation of the small intestine

221
Q

Endoscopy

A

Procedure using an instrument to visualize the upper G.I. system

222
Q

Erythema

A

Redness of the skin

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Q

GERD

A

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Q

Hematuria

A

Blood in the urine

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Q

Hepatomegaly

A

Enlargement of the liver

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Q

IBS

A

Irritable bowel syndrome

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Q

Jaundice

A

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to bilirubin levels

228
Q

Lithotripsy

A

Treatment of crushing stones in the kidneys

229
Q

Melanoma

A

Skin cancer, usually malignant in nature

230
Q

Nephrolithiasis

A

Kidney stones

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Q

Nocturia

A

Excessive urination at night

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Q

Pancreatitis

A

Inflammation of the pancreas

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Q

UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

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Q

Anosmia

A

Absence of smell

235
Q

Anti-coagulant

A

Agent or drug that slows down the clotting process

236
Q

Atelectasis

A

Deflated lung

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Q

Ausculation

A

Hearing or listening to heart and lung sounds via a stethoscope

238
Q

BP

A

Blood pressure

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Bradycardia

A

Condition of a slow heart rate

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Bronchiectasis

A

Condition of enlarged bronchus

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Q

Bronchitis

A

Inflammation of the bronchus (bronchial tubes)

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Q

Cardiomegaly

A

Enlargement of the heart

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Q

CBC

A

Complete blood count blood testing

244
Q

CO2

A

Carbon dioxide

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Q

COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Q

Hemostasis

A

Stopping or cessation of bleeding

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Q

O2

A

Oxygen

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Q

Myocardial infarction (MI)

A

Medical term for a heart attack

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Q

Spirometer

A

An instrument to measure breathing

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Q

Tachycardia

A

Condition of a fast heart rate

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Thrombosis

A

Condition of a clot that has formed in a blood vessel

252
Q

Tracheostomy

A

Surgical opening created in the trachea

253
Q

Addison’s disease

A

Underactive or insufficient, adrenal gland

254
Q

Diabetes mellitus (DM)

A

Condition, characterized by imbalanced insulin levels in the blood

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Q

Hyperthyroidism

A

Overactive, thyroid gland

256
Q

Hypothyroidism

A

Underactive, thyroid gland

257
Q

Thymoma

A

Tumor or mass (usually benign) of the thymus gland

258
Q

BPH

A

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign inflammation of the prostate gland)

259
Q

Ectopic pregnancy

A

A pregnancy occurring away from the normal uterine position

260
Q

Endometriosis

A

A disorder where the uterine lining grows in abnormal locations

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Q

Mammogram

A

Measuring the breast tissue

262
Q

Mastectomy

A

Surgical removal of the breast

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Q

Menarche

A

The beginning of menstruation

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Q

Orchitis

A

Inflammation of the testes

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Q

Postpartum

A

After labor and delivery

266
Q

Prostatitis

A

Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Q

Vasectomy

A

Surgical procedure to cut the vas deferens (prevents sperm from traveling into the semen)

HCAS123 - Healthcare Terminology (22 decks)

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