definition words Flashcards by Krista Macdonald

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antipyretic

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pertaining to an agent used to lower body temperature

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chemotherapy

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treatment using chemical

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abscess

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localized collection of pus

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palmar

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pertaining to the palm of the hand

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abnormal

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pertaining to not normal

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excision

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process of cutting out

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radiology

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study of x-rays

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centigrade

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temperature measurement

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adhesion

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process of being stuck together

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etiology

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study of the cause of disease

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milliliter

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unit of volume

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liter

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unit of volume

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paracentesis

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surgical puncture beside an organ for fluid removal

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malformation

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a process of being badly shaped

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gram

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unit of weight

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axillary

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pertaining to the armpit

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ambulatory

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being able to walk

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malignant

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cancerous

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incision

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process of cutting into

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kilogram

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unit of weight

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microgram

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unit of weight

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microscope

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instrument for examining small objects

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milligram

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unit of weight

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oncology

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study of tumors

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efferent

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carrying impulses away from the brain