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allergen

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substance that produces a hypersensitivity reaction

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atopic

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type of allergic reaction for which there is a genetic predisposition

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biopsy

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procedure in which a representative sample of tissue is obtained for microscopic examination

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Chemical peel

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destruction of superficial layers of the skin using a chemical application in order to remove scars, tattoos, or abnormal pigmentation.

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cryosurgery

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surgery with cold probes to destroy cancerous tissues

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dermabrasion

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procedure in which outer layers of the skin are removed by abrasion with a wire brush or other device.

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dermaplaning

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procedure in which a dermatone is used to skim off surface layers of the skin to remove scars, tattoos, and fine wrinkles.

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dermatome

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band or region of the skin supplied by a single sensory nerve

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diascopy

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procedure in which a glass plate is held against the skin to observe changes related to pressure application

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electrodesication

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destructive drying of cells by applying electrical energy

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erythema

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redness of the skin

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laser resurfacing

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use of short pulses of light to treat some skin conditions

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melanocyte

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melanin - forming skin cell

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microdermabrasion

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gentle abrasion of the skin to reduce fine lines, age spots and acne scars and stimulate growth of new skin cells and collagen.

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patch test

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skin test of which a low concentration of a presumed allergen is applied to the skin beneath an occlusive dressing to see if a reaction occurs.

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pruritus

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feeling of itchiness

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radioallergosorbent test

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blood test for allergy that measures small quantities of immunoglobulin E in blood

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scratch test

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test in which a dilution of a potential allergen is placed in a lightly scratched area of the skin

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adipoid

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resembling fat

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lipoma

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tumor of fat

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albinism

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condition of (being) white

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leukorrhea

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white flow or discharge

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cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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dermatologist

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specialist in the study of skin

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dermaplasty

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surgical repair of the skin

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cyanosis

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abnormal condition of blue (color)

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cytology

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study of cells

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erythematous

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pertaining to red

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erythrocyte

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red (blood) cell

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melanoma

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tumor that is black in appearance

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mycosis

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abnormal condition of fungus

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necrosis

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abnormal condition of dead (tissue)

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onychomalacia

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softening of the nail

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pilophobia

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fear of hair

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trichopathy

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disease of the hair

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sclerosis

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abnormal condition of hardening

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xeroderma

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dry skin

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xanthoderma

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yellow skin

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epidermis

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above the dermis

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subcutaneous

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pertaining to beneath the skin

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neoplasm

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new growth

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adipocyte

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fat cell

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cyanoderma

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blue skin

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abrasion

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scraping away of the skin or mucus membrane

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dysplasia

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bad (abnormal) growth

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acne

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inflammatory disease of subcutaneous follicles common in adolescence that is marked by comedones, papules, and pustules

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actinic keratosis

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rough, precancerous macule or papule caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet light

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albinism

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genetic partial or total absence of pigment in the skin, hair,and eyes

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alopecia

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absence of hair loss, particularly on the head

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basal cell carcinoma

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most common type of skin cancer, which usually begins as a small, shiny papule and eventually enlarges to form a whitish border around a central depression or ulcer that may bleed.

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carbuncle

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skin abscess created by the merger of two or more furuncles (boils)

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cellulitis

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spreading bacterial infection of the skin an subcutaneous tissue

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comedo

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small skin lesions of acne vulgaris, commonly called blackhead or whitehead, depending on the color

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corn

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thickening of keratinized skin caused by pressure or friction

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cyst

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closed sack or pouch on or under the skin that contains fluid, solid, or semisolid material

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ecchymosis

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discoloration of the skin;

also called bruise or contusion

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eczema

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general term fro pruritic, red rash that weeps and may become crusted, thickened or scaly.

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edema

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when localized or generalized tissue contains excessive fluid

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folliculitis

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inflammation (and sometimes infection) of hair follicles

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furuncle

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skin abscess;

also called boil

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hemangioma

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a dull red, benign lesion present from birth or appearing within 2 or 3 months;
sometimes called strawberry nevus

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herpes simplex virus type 1

HSV- 1

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Virus that causes a lesion on the lips

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herpes simplex virus type 2

HSV- 2

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virus that commonly causes lesions on the genitals

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herpes zoster

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reactivation of the varicella virus, years after an initial infection with chickenpox, that is marked by a painful, vesicular rash along the associated dermatone;
also called shingles

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impetigo

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contagious bacterial infection of the skin caused by streptococci or staphylococci that is marked by yellow to red weeping lesions that crusted or pustular

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laceration

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cut or tear in the flesh

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lentigo

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flat brown spot on the skin related to sun exposure, more commonly in elderly individuals;
commonly called liver spots although they are
not caused by liver disease

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malignant melanoma

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cancerous tumor of darkly pigmented skin cells that spread aggressively and has a high mortality rate

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nevus

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hyperpigmented area of the skin, such as a mole or birthmark

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pediculosis

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infestation with lice

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petechia

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tiny red or purple hemorrhagic spot on the skin

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postherpetic neuralgia

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persistent nerve pain from herpes infection that last for months after lesions disappear

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psoriasis

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noncontagious chronic skin disorder in which red scaly plaques with sharply defined borders appear on the body’s surface

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scabies

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contagious infestation of the skin with the itch mite

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seborrheic keratosis

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benign, scaly skin growth that is yellow, gray, or brown and common in older adults

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squamous cell carcinoma

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form of skin cancer that develops in squamous tissue and grows more rapidly and spreads easily than basal carcinoma

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tinea

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fungal skin infection

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verruca plantaris

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wart that grows on the soles of the feet

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verruca vulgaris

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common wart

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vitiligo

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disorder that causes a patchy loss of skin pigmentation

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Bx

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biopsy

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HSV- 1

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herpes simplex virus type1

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HSV - 2

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Herpes simplex virus type 2

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ID

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intradermal (injection)

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I&D

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Incision and drainage

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RAST

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radioallergosorbent test

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SLE

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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SubQ, subcu, or subq

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subcutaneous

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T

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temperature

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ung

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ointment

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affect

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emotional state or mood

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aura

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subjective sensation that occurs prior to and signals the onset of a migraine headache or seizure

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bradykinesia

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extreme slowness in movement

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brudzinski sign

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patient response in which neck flexion causes flexion of the hips when the patient is lying in a supine position

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central nervous system

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nerve tissue that comprises of the brain and spinal cord

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cerebral concussion

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brief loss of consciousness or brief episode of disorientation or confusion following a head injury

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cerebral contusion

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injury involving bruising of brain tissue

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contrecoup

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rapid acceleration - deceleration injury of the brain that bruises the front and back of the brain

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corpuscallosotomy

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surgical procedure in which the central part of the brain is partially divided in two

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embolic

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caused by a moving mass in a blood vessel (embolus)

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fasciculation

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visible involuntary muscle twitching

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fibrillation

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spontaneous muscle contraction or quivering

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homeostasis

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state of equilibrium in the body

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kernig sign

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reflexive hamstring contraction and pain when attempting to extend the leg after flexing the hip

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motor nerves

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nerves involved in movement

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myelin

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layer of phospholipids and protein that forms the myelin sheath of neurons and acts as electrical insulation

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neuron

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nerve cell

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neurotransmitter

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chemical that plays an important role in nerve impulse transmission

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nuchal rigidity

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condition that involves pain an stiffness of the neck and a resulting reluctance to flex the head forward

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parethesia

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abnormal sensation

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peripheral nervous system

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portion of the nervous system outside the central nervous system that conveys sensory and motor impulses

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sensory nerves

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nerves that convey sensory information

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spinal fusion

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surgical immobilization of adjacent vertebrae

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thrombotic

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caused by a blood clot

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transection

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cutting

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cerebrovascular

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pertaining to the brain and vessels

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encephalocele

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herniation of the brain

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glioma

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gluelike tumor

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meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges

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meningioma

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tumor of the meninges

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myelography

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process of recording activity in the spinal cord or bone marrow

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neurocytoma

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tumor of nerve cells

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pinal

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pertaining to the spine

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aphasia

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absence of speech

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anesthesia

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absence of sensation

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dysphagia

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painful or difficulty swallowing

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hemiplegia

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paralysis of half (of the body)

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microcephaly

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small head

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polyneuritis

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inflammation of many nerves

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paraplegia

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paralysis of two (legs)

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quadriplegia

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paralysis of four (legs)

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neuralgia

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nerve pain

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meningomyelocele

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herniation of the meninges and spinal cord

spina bifida

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meningeal

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pertaining to the meninges

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hyperesthesia

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increased sensation

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neurologist

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specialist in the study of nerves

nervous system disorders

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neurology

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study of nerves

nervous system disorders

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hemiparesis

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slight or partial paralysis of half (of the body)

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neuropathy

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disease of the nerves

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bleparoplegia

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paralysis of the eye or eyes

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blepharoptosis

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drooping of the eyelid

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atrophy

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absence of growth

143
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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chronically progressive, degenerative neuromuscular disorder that destroys motor neurons of the body;
also called Lou Gehrig disease

144
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bell palsy

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disorder of the seventh cranial nerve that causes temporary weakness or paralysis of one side of the face

145
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carpal tunnel syndrome

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syndrome that is characterized by pain or numbness of the median nerve in the hand and forearm and caused by nerve compression and inflammation due to cumulative trauma from repetitive motion

146
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encephalitis

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disorder that involves inflammation of the brain

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encephalomeningitis

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disorder that is a combination of encephalitis and meningitis

148
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epilepsy

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chronic disorder of the brain marked by recurrent seizures, which are repetitive, abnormal electrical discharges within the brain

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huntington chorea

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hereditary nervous disorder that leads to bizzare, involuntary movements and dementia

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meningitis

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infection of the meninges, the spinal cord, and the cerebrospinal fluid, usually caused by an infectious illness

151
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migraine headache

A

familial disorder marked by episodes of throbbing, severe headache that that is commonly unilateral and, sometimes, disabling

152
Q

multiple sclerosis

A

chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing inflammation and degeneration of the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers

153
Q

parkinson disease

A

chronic, degenerative disease of the CNS that results in movement disorders and changes in cognition and mood

154
Q

peripheral neuropathy

A

dysfunction of nerves that transmit information to and from the CNS with resulting pain, altered sensation,and muscle weakness

155
Q

poliomyelitis

A

inflammation of the spinal cord caused by a virus, possibly resulting in spinal and muscle deformity and paralysis

156
Q

sciatica

A

severe pain of the sciatic nerve that radiates from the buttocks to the feet

157
Q

shingles

A

unilateral, painful vesicles that appear on the upper body and are caused by the herpes zoster virus

158
Q

spinal stenosis

A

disorder that involves of an area of the spine that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots

159
Q

stroke

A

sudden loss of neurological function due to vascular injury to the brain;
also called cerebrovascular accident CVA and brain attack

160
Q

transient ischemic attack

A

temporary impairment of neurological functioning due to a brief interruption in blood supply to a part of the brain

161
Q

ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AKA. Lou Gehrig Test

162
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

163
Q

CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

164
Q

CT

A

computed tomography

165
Q

CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

AKA stroke or brain attack

166
Q

EEG

A

electroencephalography

167
Q

EMG

A

electromyogram

168
Q

ICP

A

intracranial pressure

169
Q

Lp

A

lumbar puncture

170
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

171
Q

MS

A

multiple sclerosis

172
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

173
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

174
Q

antitussive

A

medication that suppresses the cough reflex

175
Q

aspiration

A

unintentional inhalation of a substance other than air.

176
Q

bronchoscopy

A

examination of the bronchi through a socialized instrument called a bronchoscope

177
Q

chest physiotherapy

A

type of therapy that includes percussion (clapping) over the thotax or vibration and positioning to facilitate loosening and removal of respiratory secretions

178
Q

circumoral cyanosis

A

blue coloring around the mouth due to inadequate oxygenation

179
Q

corticosteroids

A

medication that suppresses the immune response an decrease inflammation

180
Q

crackles

A

abnormal crackly lung sound heard with a stethoscope

181
Q

dyspnea

A

painful or difficult breathing

182
Q

exhalation

A

act of breathing out, also called expiration

183
Q

expectorant

A

medication that liquifies and loosens respiratory secretions to aid in expelling them

184
Q

febrile

A

fever causing

185
Q

hemoptysis

A

coughing up blood

186
Q

hypoxia

A

deficient level of oxygen

187
Q

hypoxic drive

A

backup system of respiration that stimulates breathing in a patient who is retaining carbon dioxide

188
Q

incentive spirometer

A

handheld device used by the patient to inhale a maximal breath to keep lungs expanded and functional

189
Q

inhalation

A

act of breathing in

also called inspiration

190
Q

lobectomy

A

surgical removal of a lobe of a lung

191
Q

lymphadenopathy

A

swollen, tender cervical lymph nodes

192
Q

Mantoux test

A

test to identify tuberculosis exposure

193
Q

metered dose inhaler

A

handheld device used to inhale medication into the lungs

194
Q

nasal cannula

A

oxygen tubing designed to deliver oxygen into a patient’s nose

195
Q

nebulizer

A

device that produces a fine spray or mist to deliver medication to the air passages and lungs

196
Q

peak-flow meter

A

handheld device used to measure an individuals lung capacity

197
Q

pH scale

A

scale used to measure acidity and alkalinity of a substance

198
Q

pleural membrane

A

double membranes that covers the lungs and line the thoracic cavity

199
Q

pulmonology

A

field of medicine that studies and treats respiratory disorders

200
Q

pulmonologist

A

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders

201
Q

pneumonectomy

A

surgical removal of an entire lung

202
Q

pulmonary function test

A

measurement of air flow and lung volumes;

also called spirometry

203
Q

purulent

A

consisting of or containing pus

204
Q

rhonchi

A

coarse gurgling sound heard on auscultation that is caused by secretions in the air passages

205
Q

wedge resection

A

surgical removal of a small part of the lung

206
Q

wheeze

A

somewhat musical sound heard in the lungs, usually with a stethoscope, that is caused by partial airway obstruction

207
Q

aerophagia

A

swallowing air

208
Q

bronchitis

A

inflammation of the bronchus

209
Q

bronchiectasis

A

dilation or expansion of the bronchus

210
Q

chrondroplasty

A

surgical repair of the cartilage

211
Q

epiglottal

A

pertaining to the epiglottis

212
Q

laryngitis

A

inflammation of the larynx

213
Q

nasogastric

A

pertaining to the nose and stomach

214
Q

rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nose (runny nose)

215
Q

mucoid

A

resembling mucus

216
Q

oral

A

pertaining to the mouth

217
Q

stomatitis

A

inflammation of the mouth

218
Q

orthopnea

A

breathing in the straight (upright) position

219
Q

anoxia

A

condition of no oxygen

220
Q

pharyngeal

A

pertaining to the pharynx

221
Q

pleurodynia

A

pain in the pleura

222
Q

pneumonia

A

condition of the lung

223
Q

pneumonectomy

A

surgical excision of the lung

224
Q

pulmonary

A

pertaining to the lung

225
Q

sinusoid

A

resembling a sinus

226
Q

thoracentesis

A

surgical puncture of the thorax

227
Q

tonsillitis

A

inflammation of the tonsils

228
Q

tracheotomy

A

surgical incision of the trachea

229
Q

circumonal

A

pertaining to around the mouth

230
Q

hypoxia

A

condition of low oxygen

231
Q

intrathoracic

A

pertaining to with the thorax

232
Q

paranasal

A

pertaining to beside or near the nose

233
Q

peritonsillar

A

pertaining to beside or near the tonsils

234
Q

postnasal

A

pertaining to the posterior portion of the nose

235
Q

stomatalgia

A

mouth pain

236
Q

pleurocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the pleura

237
Q

chondrocyte

A

cartilage cell

238
Q

pleurodeisis

A

binding of the pleura

239
Q

laryngectomy

A

surgical removal of the larynx

240
Q

bronchiole

A

small bronchus

241
Q

rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

242
Q

laryngoplegia

A

paralyzed larynx

243
Q

laryngocope

A

instrument used to view the larynx

244
Q

bronchoscopy

A

visual examination of the bronchi

245
Q

acute respiratory distress syndrome

A

hypoxemia and respiratory failure due to severe inflammatory damage to the lungs after severe infection or trauma

246
Q

allergic rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nasal membranes due to allergies

also called hay fever

247
Q

asthma

A

disorder in which airways overreact to certain triggers with inflammation, resulting in narrowing, mucus production, and dyspnea;
also called reactive airway disease

248
Q

atelectasis

A

partial collapse of lung tissues, such as alveoli and bronchioles

249
Q

bronchitis

A

infection of the bronchial passages, usually by a virus but possibly by bacteria

250
Q

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A

group of chronic lung disorders that include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma and creates obstructive changes in the bronchi and alveoli
also called chronic obstructive lung disease

251
Q

croup

A

active viral disease, usually in children, marked by a barking, “seal like’ cough and respiratory distress

252
Q

cystic fibrosis

A

fatal genetic disease that causes frequent respiratory infections, increased airway secretions, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in children

253
Q

emphysema

A

common COPD that causes permanent, destructive changes to respiratory structures

254
Q

empyema

A

collection of infected fluid (pus) in a body cavity, usually between the pleura

255
Q

epistaxis

A

nosebleed

256
Q

Epstein- Barr virus

A

infection caused by the epstein-barr virus (EBV), which is a member of the herpesvirus family
also called mononucleosis or glandular fever

257
Q

glomerulonephritis

A

type of kidney infection

258
Q

hemothorax

A

condition in which blood has collected between the pleural linings of the lungs

259
Q

hypercapnia

A

chronic retention of carbon dioxide in the blood

260
Q

influenza

A

group of viral respiratory illnesses marked by fever, headache, muscle aches, rhinitis, fatigue, sore throat, dry cough, and gastrointestinal symptoms

261
Q

lung cancer

A

group of several different types of cancer, including small cell, non-small cell, squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, and large cell lung cancer

262
Q

orthopnea

A

need to remain upright in order to breath effectively

263
Q

pharyngitis

A

sore throat

264
Q

pleural effusion

A

collection of fluid in the pleural space

265
Q

pneumonia

A

viral or bacterial infection of the lungs

266
Q

pneumothorax

A

condition in which air has collected between the pleural linings of the lungs

267
Q

pulmonary tuberculosis

A

contagious lung infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis organism

268
Q

sinusitis

A

inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities

269
Q

upper respiratory infection

A

acute inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nasal passages and throat caused by a virus
also called the common cold or coryza

270
Q

severe acute respiratory syndrome

A

viral respiratory illness marked by head and body aches, fever, and cough that may be lead to severe pneumonia

271
Q

stridor

A

medical emergency marked by a high pitched upper airway sound (heard without a stethoscope) that indicates airway obstruction

272
Q

ABGs

A

arterial blood gases

273
Q

ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

274
Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

275
Q

CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

276
Q

CO2

A

carbon dioxide

277
Q

O2

A

oxygen

278
Q

PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

279
Q

RT

A

respiratory therapy

280
Q

SARS

A

sudden acute respiratory syndrome

281
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

282
Q

stat

A

immediately

283
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

284
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

285
Q

VC

A

vital capacity

286
Q

anuria

A

absence of urine production

287
Q

cystoscopy

A

visual examination of the bladder

288
Q

dysuria

A

painful or difficult urination

289
Q

filtrate

A

mixture of water, electrolytes, urea, and other small molecules first filtered in the glomerulus

290
Q

frequency

A

need for frequent urination

291
Q

hemodialysis

A

artificial means of removing urea, waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood

292
Q

lithotripsy

A

treatment that uses shock or sound to crush stones in the kidneys or urinary tract

293
Q

micturition reflex

A

bladder reflex that creates the urge to urinate

294
Q

oliguria

A

deficiency of urine production

295
Q

peritoneal dialysis

A

dialysis in which the lining of the peritoneal cavity is used as the dialyzing membrane

296
Q

renal colic

A

pain that radiates from the flank into the abdomen or groin area

297
Q

stent

A

device that holds tissue in place and maintains an opening

298
Q

urgency

A

sudden, nearly uncontrollable need to urinate

299
Q

urinalysis

A

laboratory analysis of urine

300
Q

urine culture

A

growth and study of microorganisms isolated from a urine specimen

301
Q

urinary catheterization

A

procedure that involves removal of a segment of the vas deferens to achieve male sterilization

302
Q

bacteriuria

A

bacteria in the urine

303
Q

balanitis

A

inflammation of the glans penis

Medical Terminology (6 decks)

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