Enrichment Terms

Question 1

Endemic

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Occurring at a low level but continuously in a given region

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epidemic

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Affecting many people in a given region at the same time

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pandemic

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Describing a disease that is prevalent throughout an entire region of the world

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in situ

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Localized, noninvasive (literally “in position”)

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normal flora

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The microorganisms that normally live on or in the body and are generally harmless but can cause disease under special circumstances.

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nosocomial

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Describing an infection acquired in a hospital

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Opportunistic

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Describing an infection that occurs because of a host’s poor or altered condition

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iatrogenic

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Caused by the effects of treatment

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idiopathic

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Having no known cause

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etiology

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The cause of a disease

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Purulent

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Forming or containing pus

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suppuration

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Pus formation

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Fistula

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An abnormal passage between two organs

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Anaplasia

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Lack of normal differentiation, as shown by cancer cells

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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Hyperplasia

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Excessive growth of normal cells in normal arrangement

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Hypertrophy

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An increase in size of an organ without an increase in the number of cells

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Metaplasia

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Conversion of cells to a form that isn’t normal for that tissue

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Induration

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Hardening, an abnormally hard spot or place

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endoscope

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An instrument for examining the inside of an organ or cavity through a body opening or small incision

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fixation

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holding or fastening a structure in a firm position

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palliative therapy

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providing relief but not cure

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biofeedback

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a method for learning control of involuntary physiological responses by using electric devices to monitor bodily changes and feeding this information back to a person

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homeopathy

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a philosophy of treating disease by administering drugs in highly diluted form along with promoting healthy life habits and a healthy environment

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naturopathy

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a therapeutic philosophy of helping people heal themselves by developing healthy lifestyles

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osteopathy

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a system of therapy based on the theory that the body can overcome disease when it has normal structure, a favorable environment, and proper nutrition

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prodome

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a symptom indicating an approaching disease

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sequela

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a lasting effect of a disease

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speculum

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an instrument for examining a canal

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clysis

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the introduction of fluid into the body other than orally

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irrigation

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flushing of a tube, cavity or area with fluid

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lavage

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the washing out of a cavity, irrigation

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paracentesis

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puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

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prophylaxis

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prevention of disease

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resection

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partial excision of a structure

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anaphylaxis

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an extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse and death

Question 37

phytomedicine

Answer 37

another name for herbal medicine