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English Vocabulary Flashcards

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Aboral

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In biology, aboral surfaces are surfaces away from or opposite the mouth. The term is a compound of the Latin preposition ā, a, abs, meaning from or away from and the noun ōs, ōris n., meaning mouth. It is also the opposite of oral which is the end containing the mouth of a radially symmetrical animal.

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Triturate

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Verb
Grind to a fine powder.
Chew or grind (food) thoroughly.
Synonyms
pulverize - crush - grind - powder
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BUN (medical abbreviation)

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Blood Urea Nitrogen

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Ambivalence

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mixed feelings or emotions.

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Viremic

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The presence of virus in blood.

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choledocholithiasis

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If gallstones migrate into the ducts of the biliary tract, the condition is referred to as choledocholithiasis, from the Greek chol- (bile) + docho- (duct) + lith- (stone) + iasis- (process)

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ERCP

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Endoscopic Retrograd CholangioPancreaticography

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Polypectomy

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the medical term for the removal of a polyp

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Refractory

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Stubborn or unmanageable.

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Palliate neoplasms

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MAke neoplasms less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause…

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Cholangitis

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chol-, bile
ang-, vessel
itis-, inflammation)

An infection of the bile duct (cholangitis).

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Achalasia

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An esophegal motility disorder characterized by.
1. incomplete LES relaxation
2. increased LES tone
3. lack of peristalsis of the esophagus (inability of smooth muscle to move food down the esophagus)…
…in the absence of other explanations like cancer or fibrosis.

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Enema

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A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit…

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Plethora

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  1. An excess of.

2. An excess of a bodily fluid, particularly blood

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GERD

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Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

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Protracted

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Adjective: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Synonyms: prolonged - long - extended - lengthy - long-drawn

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Insidious

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Adjective:
1. Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects: “the insidious effects of stress”.
2. Treacherous; crafty: “an insidious alliance”.
Synonyms
sly - treacherous - guileful - crafty - perfidious

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Protean

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Adjective
1. Tending or able to change frequently or easily.
2. Able to do many different things; versatile.
Synonyms
changeable - inconstant - fickle

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Ectasia

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dilatation or distension of a hollow organ.

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Lacteal

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a lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.

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Telangiectasia

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small dilated blood vessels[1] near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter.

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Methotrexate, MTX

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an antimetabolite and antifolate drug.

Cancer, Autoimmune disorders (RA, psoriasis, Crohn’s Disease) and Abortion.

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Topical

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Adjective: (of a subject) Of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events.
Noun: A postage stamp forming part of a set or collection with designs connected with the same subject.
Synonyms: local - topic - current - actual - regional - thematic

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Azathioprine (AZA)

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Immunosuppressive drug (purine metabolite, inhibits enzyme required for DNA-synthesis) used in liver/kidney transplants and auto-immune disease. 
Most widely used drug to maintain CD-remission.
Hypersensitivity due to TPMT-variations (metabolizes AZA) -> BoneMarrowDeficiency.
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Tenesmus

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A continual or recurrent inclination to evacuate the bowels, caused by disorder of the rectum or other illness.

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Supine

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adjective:

  1. (of a person) Lying face upward
  2. Having the front or ventral part upward
  3. (of the hand) With the palm upward
  4. Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence,: “supine in the face of racial injustice”.
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Proctitis

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inflammation of Rectum and Anus

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Intussusception

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Invagination af GI-kanalen i sig selv. Som en teleskop foldes sammen.

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Excoriation

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abrasion: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.

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Puritus ani

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Itchy bottom!

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Factitious

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Adjective: Artificially created or developed.
Synonyms: artificial - false - unnatural - affected - spurious

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Purgative

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Adjective: Strongly laxative in effect.
Noun: A laxative.

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Surreptitious

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Adjective: Kept secret, esp. because it would not be approved of.
Synonyms: secret - furtive - stealthy - clandestine - underhand

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Postprandial

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Adjective:

  1. During or relating to the period after dinner or lunch.
  2. Occurring after a meal.
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Propranolol

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Beta-blokkere (blødningsprofylakes ved øsofagus-varicer)

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Acetaminophen

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US navn på Paracetamol

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Nystagmus

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Rapid involuntary movements of the eyes.

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Salazopurin

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(kallas Sulfasalazine i USA), er en DMARD mod RA, CU og Mb Crohn… blir till 5-ASA och upptas i tarmen.

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Prednisolon

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Binjurebarkshormon/Glucocorticosteroid! Ges t ex mot CU, Mb Crohn osv…

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Gilbert’s Syndrom

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most common hereditary cause of increased bilirubin and is found in up to 5% of the population

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Atopic

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Denoting a form of allergy in which a hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a part of the body not in contact with the allergen.

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Ectopic

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In an abnormal place or position.

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Octreotide

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Somastatin-h

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Rickets

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Ragitis, benskörhet

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Diurnal

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F eks CRHs og ACTHs secretion er diurnal (during daytime).

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Vilken ordning försvinner hypofysens hormoner vanligtvis?

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GH -> LH -> FSH -> TSH -> ACTH (-> PRL)

47
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Hvad er ITT for diagnostisk test?

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48
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Hvad er Synacthen-test?

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