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DEFINE WORDS Flashcards

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Acryocyanosis

A

bluish discoloration of the extremities due to decreased amount of oxygen delivered to the peripheral part

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ALGIA

A

Word ending indicating pain

IE:fibromyalgia

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Ostomy

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An operation to create an opening

IE:Colostomy

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Osteomalacia

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SOFTENING OF THE BONE

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Hyperthrophy

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ENLARGED ORGAN

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PROCTOLOGIST

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COLON/RECTAL SURGEON

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Endocrinologist

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SURGEON OF THYROID ADRENAL TESTES OVARIES

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Nonfeasance

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not doing it SAID DUTIES

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Misfeasance

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DOING SAID DUTIES INCORRECTLY

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Mal-feasance

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STEPPING OVER YOUR SCOPE OF WORK

IE:RADIOLOGIST GIVING RESULTS OF IMAGING

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Quid-Pro-Quo

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SOMETHING FOR SOMETHING.

GIVING SOMETHING IN RETURN FOR SOMETHING

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OMA

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SWELLING OR TUMOR

IE:MELANOMA

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ITIS

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a disease characterized by inflammation

IE:ARTHRITIS

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