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Accommodation

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The refractory adjustment to focus on an object from far to near.

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Anaphylaxis

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Exaggerated or unusual hypersensitivity to foreign protein or other substances.

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Anastomoses

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Any surgical connection between two parts, such as vessels, duct or bowel segments.

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Anemia

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A decreased number if erythrocytes or an abnormality of the hemoglobin within the red blood cells.

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Aneurysm

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Enlarged, weakened area in an arterial wall, which may rupture, leading to hemorrhage and CVA (stroke).

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Anorexia Nervosa

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A refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight.

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Anorexia Bulemia

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An abnormal increase in hunger followed by purging.

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Aorta

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The largest single artery in the body.

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Articulation

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Any type of joint.

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Ascites

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A collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

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Astigmatism

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Defective curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye.

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Atelectasis

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Collapsed lung; incomplete expansion of alveoli.

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Auscultation

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Listening with a stethoscope.

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Autologous Transfusion

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The collection and later reinfusion of a patient’s own blood or blood components.

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Claudication

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Pain, tension, and weakness in a leg after walking has begun, but absence of pain at rest.

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Closed Fracture

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Simple fracture.

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Coagulation

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Blood clotting

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Comminuted

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Shatter bone (fracture)

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Compound

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Open fracture.

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Cryptorchism

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Undescended testicles.

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Cyst

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Fluid filled sac

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Decubitus Ulcer

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Bedsores

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Deglutition

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Swallowing.

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Dementia

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Progressive lose of intellectual abilities such as judgement, memory and reasoning as well as changes in personality.

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Lack of insulin secretion or resistance of insulin in promoting sugar, starch and fat metabolism in cells.

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Diabetes Insipidus

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Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin).

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Dialysis

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Process of separating nitrogenous waster materials from the blood.

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Diverticulitis

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When fecal matter becomes trapped in diverticula.

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Diverticulosis

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Abnormal out pouching she (diverticula) in the intestinal wall of the colon.

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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Epilepsy

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Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity.

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed.

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Fibrillation

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Very rapid, random, inefficient and irregular contractions of the heart (350 beats or more per minute).

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Flutter

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Rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria.

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Fracture

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Traumatic breaking of a bone.

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Gangrene

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Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supple.

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Gestation

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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth.

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Hematochezia

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Passage of fresh, bright red blood from the rectum.

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Hernia

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Protrusion of an organ or the muscular wall of an organ through the cavity that normally contains it.

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Hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Ileus

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Loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines.

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Infarction

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Area of dead tissue.

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Jaundice

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(Hyperbilirubinemia) yellow discoloration of the skin.

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Kyphosis

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Loss of bone mass due to osteoporosis produces posterior curvature of the spine in the thoracic region.

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Lordosis

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The normal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine becomes exaggerated.

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Mastication

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Chewing

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Melena

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Black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood.

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Meninges

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Membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

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Neuron

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Nerve cells

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Occlusion

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Blockage

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Open Fracture

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Compound fracture.

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Osteoporosis

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Decrease in bones density (mass); thinning and weakening of bone.

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Palliative

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Relieving symptoms but not curative

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Patent

A

Open.

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Percussion

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Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure.

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Peristalsis

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Involuntary, progressive, rhythmic contractions of muscles in the wall of the esophagus (and other gastrointestinal organs) propelling a bonus (mass of food) down toward the stomach.

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Phobia

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Fear

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Polyp

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Growth extending from the surface of mucous membrane.

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Psychosis

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Described as a mental illness, involves significant impairment reality testing.

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Purulent

A

Pus-filled

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Scoliosis

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When the spinal column is bent abnormally to the side.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

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Hereditary disorder of abnormal hemoglobin producing sickle-shaped erythrocytes and hemolysis.

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Sickle Cell Trait

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Is when one parent is a carries of the trait and the other is not.

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Simple

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Closed fracture.

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Sphygmomanometer

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Measures blood pressure.

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Syncope

A

Fainting.

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Tinnitus

A

Sensations of noises (ringing, buzzing, whistling, booming) in ears.

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Ulcer

A

Open sore on the skin or mucous membranes (deeper than an erosion).

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Urticaria

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(Hives) acute allergic reaction in which red, round wheals develop on the skin.

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Vertigo

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Sensation of irregular or whirling motion either of oneself or of external objects.

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Voiding

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Urination.

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Infection

A

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Infestation

A

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Lymphangiectasis

A

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Mohs

A

Thin layers of malignant tissue are removed and each slice is examined microscopically to check for adequate extent if the resection.

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Polymorphonuclear*

A

“Polys”

Many shapes of nucleus.

Medical Terminology (24 decks)

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