definition words Flashcards
1
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antipyretic
A
pertaining to an agent used to lower body temperature
2
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chemotherapy
A
treatment using chemical
3
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abscess
A
localized collection of pus
4
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palmar
A
pertaining to the palm of the hand
5
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abnormal
A
pertaining to not normal
6
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excision
A
process of cutting out
7
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radiology
A
study of x-rays
8
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centigrade
A
temperature measurement
9
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adhesion
A
process of being stuck together
10
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etiology
A
study of the cause of disease
11
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milliliter
A
unit of volume
12
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liter
A
unit of volume
13
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paracentesis
A
surgical puncture beside an organ for fluid removal
14
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malformation
A
a process of being badly shaped
15
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gram
A
unit of weight
