Exam 3 Flashcards

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Aqua

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Water

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Aqueous Humor

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Clear watery fluid in the front chamber of the eye

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Biliary

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Relating to bile production and excretion

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Bilirubin

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Pigment produced by the liver processing red blood cell breakdown products

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gall bladder

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Cholelith

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Gall stone

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Chylomicron

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Fat globules transported in blood or lymphatic fluid (turbid white or yellow “juice”)

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Chylothorax

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Accumulation of chyle (lymphatic fluid) in the chest

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Coprophagous

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Feeding on excrement

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Coprophagy

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Habit of eating excrement

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Eleotherapy

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Treatment internally or externally with oil

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Fecal

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Referral to digestive waste

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Fecalith

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A firm mass of digestive waste

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Flux

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Discharge of large quantity of fluid from the body

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Galactorrhea

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Flow of milk

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Galactose

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A milk sugar

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Cholecysteagogue

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Agent that causes gall bladder contraction

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Hemocyte

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Blood cell in invertebrates

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Hemolysis

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Breaking up of red blood cells

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Hidrosis

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Sweating

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Hidradenitis

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Inflammation of sweat glands

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Hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of fluid in brain

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Hygroma

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Cystic swelling containing watery fluid

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Hygroscopic

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Retaining moisture

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Lactose
A milk sugar
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Lactation
Process of producing milk
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Lymphocyte
Primary cell in lymph (water circulating body fluid)
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Lymphedema
Swelling of tissue due to obstruction of lymph channels
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Mucous
Related to a slimy substance
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Mucosa
A mucous membrane
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Myxedema
A firm swelling caused by accumulating slimy material between cell (mucopolysaccharides)
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Myxomatosis
A disease of rabbits caused by the pox virus characterized by tumors of slimy material
33
Plasmacytoma
Tumors of plasma cells (clotting protein-containing fluid of blood)
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Plasmin
Enzyme in plasma that digests clots
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Pyoderma
Skin disease causing pus in skin
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Pyometra
Pus collecting in the uterus
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Rhinorrhea
Runny nose
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Diarrhea
Frequent and excessive evacuation of watery feces
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Sanguineous
Relating to loss of blood
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Serum
Resulting fluid of blood after a clot forms
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Serosanguineous
A fluid with aspects of both serum and blood caused by a disease
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Sialocele
Cyst containing saliva (also called a ranula)
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Sialoadenitis
Inflammation of a salivary gland
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Sputum
Spit
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Stercorous
Relating to excrement
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Sudor
Sweat
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Sudoriferous
Producing sweat
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Acetabulum
Wine glass-like socket of the hip joint
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Acetaminophen
A pain reliever that contains an acetyl group, related to acetic acid (vinegar)
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Adipose
Fat tissue
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Albuminuria
Protein in urine related to egg white protein
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Amygdaloid
Almond-shaped group of nerve cells in primitive part of the brain
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Amyloid
A protein combined with a starch
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Amylase
Enzyme that breaks down starch
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Caseus
Cheese
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Casein
Milk protein found in cheese
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Caseous
Dying tissue that begins to look like cheese (common with tuberculosis)
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Creatine
A compound formed for energy storage in muscle
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Creatinine
Waste product of protein metabolism excreted in urine
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Farina
Flour, meal
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Farinaceous
Consisting of starch
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Glycogen
Sugar molecules linked together
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Glycogenolytic
Something that breaks up the sugar links in glycogen
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Hordeolum
Barleycorn-like swelling of the upper eyelid caused by a plugged eyelid gland
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Kalium
Ash, Potassium
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Hyperkalemia
Excessive potassium in the blood
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Hypokalemia
Insufficient potassium in the blood
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Lecithin
A nutrient (phospholipid) from egg yolk (also found in the protective linin of nerves, myelin)
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Lipoma
Tumor of fat tissue
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Liposuction
Removal of excess fat by a needle and suction
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Hypernatremia
Excess sodium in blood
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Natriuresis
Loss of sodium in urine
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Nutrient
A food for the body
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Nutrient
Food for the body
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Nutritious
Providing energy and building substances for the body
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Phagocyte
A cell that engulfs invaders or debris to be removed from the body
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Dysphagia
Difficulty in eating
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Pica
Desire to eat things that are unfit for food
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Pimelorthopnea
Too fat to breathe laying down
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Placenta
Flat cake
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Placental
Referring to the large flat membranes that nourish young in the uterus
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Proteolytic
Something that breaks down proteins
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Saccharine
Relating to sweetness
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Sebum
Solidified fat, Grease
85
Sebaceous
Relating to an oily/fatty secretion of skin oil glands
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Seborrhea
Skin disease characterized by excessive oilness
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Siderocyte
Red blood cell containing granules of free iron
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Steatitis
Inflammation of fat
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Steatorrhea
Greasy, watery feces
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Synovia
Egg white
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Synovial
Referring to an egg white surface of joints, tendon sheaths and bursae
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Synovitis
Inflammation of synovial membranes
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Tyrosine
Amino acid from cheese, breakdown product of casein
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Tyrophagus
Species of mites, the name means "cheese eater"
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Vitellus
Egg white
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Vitelline
Pertaining to the yolk of eggs or an embryo's yolk
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Enzyme
Any protein that catalyzes chemical reactions without being destroyed or altered (as in yeast fermenting starches)
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Analgesia
Blocking pain perception without altering consciousness
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Neuralgia
Pain from nerve fibers
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Proctalgia
Pain from anus or rectum
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Angere
Sore throat
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Angina
A spasmodic, choking type of pain (Angina pectoris is a pain from lack of blood to the heart muscle)
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Dolorimetry
Measurement of pain
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Kolikos
Pain in abdomen
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Colic
Acute abdominal pain
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Nociceptor
Pain receptor of nerves
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Pleurodynia
Pain from the muscles between ribs
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Mastodynia
Pain in the breast
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Ponograph
Instrument to measure pain in contracting muscle
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Anesthesia
Lack of sensation or feeling
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Hyperesthesia
An abnormal increase in sensitivity or feeling
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Excoriae
To flay
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Excoriation
Scratches or abrasions of the skin
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Libido
Sexual desire
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Misogyny
Hatred of women
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Nausia
Seasickness
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Nausea
Feeling of sickness in stomach leading to vomiting
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Palliative
Affording relief but not a cure
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Phobos
Fear
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Photophobia
Sensitive to (afraid of) light
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Hydrophobia
Fear of water (this has been considered a sign of rabies)
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Placebo
An inactive dummy/control medical treatment
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Placebo effect
A perceived beneficial effect caused by expectations of a treatment rather than the treatment itself, as much as 30% of humans treated may report a benefit from sugar pills or sterile water if they think the treatment is medication instead of a placebo
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Satiety
Full gratification of appetite or thirst
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Dysthymia
Depression
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Androgen
A substance that promotes masculinization
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Anthropomorphism
Attributing human form or characteristics to non-humans
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Anthropology
Study of the origins of humans
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Atavus
Grandfather
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Atavism
Acquiring a genetic trait from a remote ancestor
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Endemic
A disease prevalent to a particular location
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Epidemic
A rapidly spreading disease of humans in the same area, at the same time (an animal "epidemic" is an epizootic)
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Pandemic
Worldwide human disease outbreak
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Gamete
A sperm or ova
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Gametogenesis
Production of a sperm or ova
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Genos
Family, offspring
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Genetics
Study of heredity
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Genodermatosis
Genetic origin (inherited) skin disease
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Gynecology
Study of diseases of the woman's genital tract
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Gynecosmatia
Woman-like development of breast tissue in a man
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Parthenos
Virgin
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Parthenogenesis
Virgin born, not resulting from a mating
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Phylon
Tribe
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Phylum
A primary division in the Animal Kingdom
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Presbyopia
Aging change in eye accommodation, far-sighted
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Pubertas
Adult sexual characteristics
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Puberty
Time of adult sex characteristics and reproduction
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Puer
Child
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Puerperal
Pertaining to the mother of a newborn
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Allokinesis
Involuntary movement (reflex or passive)
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Allograft
Transplant with donor of the same species, but a different genetic makeup
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Allele
One of a matched pair of genes at like locations on a chromosome with the same function
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Allelotaxis
Development of an organ from tissues of different origin (example - adrenal gland)
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Anomaly
Deviation from the normal
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Anomalous
Deviating from a general rule
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Autogenous
Originating from the same individual that receives it (a tissue graft or a vaccine)
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Autoimmune
The immune system becomes sensitized against its own tissue
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Idiopathic
Relating to an illness of unknown cause (literally "self produced sickness" but this is not how the term is now used)
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Idiosyncrasy
A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual
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Proprioception
Sensing stimuli (position or movement) from one's own body
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Coma
Deep sleep
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Comatose
Unconsciousness when patient cannot be aroused
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Hypnosis
Sleep-like condition with heightened suggestibility
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Hypnotic
Inducing sleep
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Karotis
Sleep
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Carotid
The principal artery of the neck (compression of both carotids causes a loss of consciousness)
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Narcosis
Reversible depression and insensitivity
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Narcotic
An agent that reduces pain, alters mood and behavior and usually induces sleep or stupor
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REM
Rapid Eye Movement
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Somnolence
Excessive drowsiness or sleepiness
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Sporific
Causing profound sleep
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Stupere
Stunned
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Stupor
Reduced or suspended sensibility, numbness
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Acerbus
Harsh
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Exacerbate
Make worse
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Pellagra
Roughened skin caused by the deficiency of niacin (a B-vitamin)
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Immunoassay
Test that uses antibodies to detect a substance
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Immunodeficiency
A lack of body defense against foreign invaders
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Impetere
To attack
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Impetigo
Contagious spreading bacterial disease of the skin, usually affecting the young
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Ischein
To suppress
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Ischemia
Suppressed blood flow
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Koloboum
Mutilation
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Coloboma
Defect in the development of a portion of the iris
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Prophylactic
Defense against threat of disease or pregnancy
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Anaphylaxis
Systemic reaction and shock due to excess immunity
187
Hemi plegia
Paralysis on one side of body
188
Paraplegia
Paralysis of lower (or hind) limbs
189
Rabere
Rage
190
Rabies
Fatal viral disease that often causes rage
191
Syncope
Fainting; An act of fainting, usually caused by interruption of pulse or low blood sugar concentration
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Toxic
Poisonous
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Toxicology
Study of poisons
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Antitoxin
Antibody against a poison
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Traumatic
The result of injury
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Virus
Poison
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Virulent
Pertaining to exceedingly disease producing
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Abortion
A failure of gestation
199
Agonist
An activator or mover
200
Antagonist
Action that can nullify another action
201
Cachexia
General ill health and malnutrition
202
Bactericide
Agent that destroys bacteria
203
Pesticide
Agent that destroys insects
204
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing
205
Dysentery
An infectious, inflammatory condition of the lower intestinal tract with faulty absorption and severe diarrhea
206
Dystocia
Birthing difficulty
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Eutocia
Normal birthing
208
Euthanasia
Quiet, painless death
209
Invalid
Incapacitated by chronic illness or injury
210
Irreducible
Incapable of being replaced in normal position
211
Malformation
Incorrect development
212
Malabsorption
Poor transport across the intestinal wall
213
Mogiarthria
Difficult joint action due to incoordination
214
Pseudoarthrosis
False joint resulting from faulty fracture healing
215
Contralateral
Opposite side of the body
216
Contraception
Preventing (opposite of-) pregnancy
217
Heterochromia
Different colored (irises)
218
Heterophilic
An immune stimulus that causes antibody formation against related stimuli (antigens)
219
Homeopathy
Practice of treating disease with small amounts of a drug that in large amounts cause the same symptoms of the disease
220
Homeostasis
State of being the same as normal
221
Homologous
Corresponding in structure, location, or origin
222
Homophobic
Prejudiced against homosexuals (fear of the same gender)
223
Homo sapien
"same as us" who are wise
224
Ipsilateral
Same side of the body
225
Sympathomimetic
Causing similar effects to the sympathetic nerves
226
Normocalcemia
The normal serum level of calcium
227
Paliesthesia
Ability to feel vibrations (used to test hearing)
228
Palianesthesia
Unable to feel vibrations
229
Tautomenial
Pertaining to the same menstrual period
230
Ampulla
Sac-like dilation of a canal or duct
231
Ampule
Small sealed glass of fluid for injection
232
Ascos
Bag
233
Ascites
Accumulation of excessive fluid in the abdominal cavity
234
Bursa
Skin bag of wine
235
Bursa
A fibrous sac between tendon and bone or tendon and ligaments lined by a synovial membrane and containing synovial fluid
236
Bursitis
Inflammation of a bursa
237
Calyx
Cup of a flower
238
Calyces
Cup-like collection area for urine in inner part of the kidneys
239
Capsule
A fibrous sheath that encloses an organ
240
Capsulotomy
Cutting into a capsule (of the lens of the eye)
241
Cisterna
Reservoir
242
Cisterna magna
Large area of cerebrospinal collection between the cerebellum and the medulla
243
Cremaster
Hanging basket
244
Cremaster muscle
Muscle which helps suspend the testicles and can pull them toward the abdomen
245
Folliculus
Small leather bag
246
Follicle
An invagination of the skin's surface that generates hair shafts; also a cavity in the ovaries that nourishes an egg (ovum)
247
Patella
Kneecap, shallow dish-shaped sesamoid bone
248
Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney with an accumulation of pus in the kidney "basin", i.e. calyces
249
Pyelography
Injection of a dye for x-ray exam of the kidney calyces
250
Saccule
A small pouch or cavity
251
Sacculation
Act of forming small cavities
252
Thecal
Referring to a sheath or case (often refers to tissue case for ovarian follicle)
253
Vas deferens
Canal for semen going away from testes
254
Vascular
Pertaining to blood vessels
255
Coito
Meeting
256
Coitus
Sexual connection between male and female
257
Commissure
Site of union of corresponding parts
258
Concentric
Having a common center (various sized overlapping rings with same center)
259
Endocrine
Secreting blood-borne messages to other organs
260
Hematocrit
Percentage of blood components in relation to a total volume of a blood sample that has been separated by centrifugation (spinning)
261
Desmoid
Fibrous, like a ligament
262
Desmorrhexis
Rupture of a ligament
263
Enantiobiosis
Two organisms that live together but antagonize each other's development
264
Fissure
A deep cleft
265
Fission
Asexual reproduction when cell divides into daughter cells
266
Centrifuge
Fleeing the center
267
Hapten
A substance that fastens to a small protein to form a complex that can trigger an allergic reaction
268
Ligature
String, rubber band, or wire for surgical tying
269
Ligament
A sheet or band of tough, fibrous tissue connecting bones at a joint or supporting an organ
270
Centripetal
Seeking the center
271
Gastropexy
Fastening the stomach to the abdominal wall
272
Hysteropexy
Fasting the uterus to the abdominal wall or vagina
273
Schistosomiasis
A blood fluke parasite, the male has a groove down the length of his body to hold the female when mating
274
Schistocyte
Sliced red blood cell
275
Schizophrenia
Split personality
276
Schizonychia
Splitting of fingernails or toenails
277
Sphincter
Tightly bound
278
Anal sphincter
Ring-like muscle that constricts the anus
279
Urethral sphincter
Ring-like muscle that constricts the urethra (urine canal)
280
Systole
Contraction of the heart chambers
281
Symphysis
Immovable joint united by plate of fibrocartilage
282
Synapse
The junction of a nerve ending an another nerve or muscle or gland
283
Valgus
Bow-legged
284
Valgus
Bent or twisted outward
285
Varus
Knock-kneed
286
Varus
Bent or twisted inward
287
Xenodiagnosis
Use of lab animals to diagnose a parasitic disease
288
Xenograft
Transplant of tissue from one species to another
289
Ideology
Study of the development of ideas
290
Lethargy
Drowsy behavior
291
Logoplegia
Paralysis of the speech organs (literally "paralysis of thought")
292
Megalomania
Unreasonable conviction of one's own greatness
293
Kleptomania
An obsessive desire to steal
294
Amnesia
Loss of memory
295
Anamnesis
("not a loss of memory") the patient's memory of medical history
296
Paranoia
Delusions of persecution
297
Aphonia
No voice
298
Dysphonia
Abnormal sounding voice
299
Sedation
Act of calming
300
Ablate
To separate or detach
301
Abrade
To rub away an outer layer
302
Abscess
Localized collection of pus
303
Acupuncture
Insertion of needles
304
Cholagogue
Stimulating the flow of bile
305
Amputation
Removal of a limb or appendage
306
Ballistics
Study of projectiles
307
Anabolism
Building phase of metabolism
308
Catabolism
Breaking down to release energy
309
Bruxism
Involuntary grinding of teeth
310
Cathartic
Causing emptying of the bowels
311
Thoracentesis
Placing a needle into the chest to collect a fluid sample
312
Abdominocentesis
Placing a needle into the abdomen to collect a fluid sample
313
Receptor
Cell or nerve ending that responds to sensations
314
Incipient
Beginning to exist or appear
315
Osteoclasis
Surgical breaking of a bone
316
Hypodermoclysis
Injection of fluids underneath the skin
317
Diabetes
Passing through in the urine (sugar and/or water)
318
Diathermy
Generating local body heat by passing electromagnetic, electric, or ultrasonic waves through the area
319
Decussate
To cross from one side to the other
320
Dehiscence
A splitting open
321
Desiccant
Causing to dry up
322
Anthrodesis
Surgical fusion of a joint
323
Dilation
To expand wider, open wider
324
Dissection
Act of cutting apart
325
Dynamogenesis
Development of energy in muscles or nerves
326
Thyroidectomy
Removal of the thyroid
327
Hysterectomy
Removal of the uterus
328
Ergonomics
Study of the efficient use of human efforts
329
Abortifacient
Causing abortion
330
Efferent
Carrying away from center
331
Afferent
Carrying toward center
332
Fractura
Breaking, usually a bone
333
Vermifuge
Dewormer
334
Centrifuge
Spinning instrument to separate components of a liquid by specific gravities
335
Gelatin
A water-soluble, glutinous protein produced from boiling skin, bone, hooves, and connective tissue of animals
336
Gelatinous
Like jelly, viscous
337
Homogenesis
Reproduction which results in offspring that resemble the parents
338
Pathogenesis
Act of producing sickness
339
Electrocardiogram
Recording the voltages of the beating heart
340
Cachexia
General ill health and malnutrition (literally "bad habit")
341
Hormone
A chemical message sent from one organ to another via the bloodstream
342
Injection
Forcing a liquid into the body
343
Luxation
Dislocation
344
Hemolysis
Breaking up of red blood cells
345
Glycolysis
Dissolving glucose sugar into simpler components
346
Autolysis
Self-destruction by enzymes present in the body
347
Organ
Differentiated tissue with a specific function
348
Organogenesis
Development process for an organ
349
Oscilloscope
An instrument that makes an image on a monitor by a swinging beam shining on a fluorescent screen
350
Colostomy
Creating an opening from the colon to the surface of the body
351
Gastrotomy
Incision into stomach
352
Cystotomy
Incision into the urinary bladder
353
Anatomy
Dissection of the body to study its structure
354
Palpate
To examine by touch with the hand
355
Repellent
Able to drive away
356
Propellant
Something that provide thrust or driving power
357
Percussion
Tapping to access sounds produced
358
Neutrophilia
An increase in the number of white blood cells (typical of infection)
359
Hemophilia
Male-linked, inherited clotting deficiencies
360
Phlegmon
An acute, severe infection with inflammation beneath the skin
361
Phlogistic
Causing inflammation
362
Physocele
Tumor filled with a gas
363
Pinocytosis
Taking in of fluids into a cell's cytoplasm
364
Anaplasia
Reversion of cells to an immature form (common in neoplasia, i.e. cancer)
365
Dysplasia
Abnormal development
366
Aplasia
Failure to develop
367
Rhinoplasty
Surgical reconstruction of the nose
368
Cystoplasty
Surgical reconstruction the urinary bladder
369
Plessimeter
A small thin plate to receive the blow from a plexor (rubber hammer) for percussion (also called a pleximeter)
370
Plessesthesia
Thumping the fingers while palpating
371
Hematopoiesis
Making red blood cells
372
Potable
Fit to drink
373
Apraxia
An incoordination without impairment of sensory or motor function (caused by a problem in the higher levels of the brain)
374
Resuscitation
Act of attempting to revive a patient
375
Gastrorrhaphy
Suturing operation on the stomach
376
Cystorrhaphy
Suturing operation on the urinary bladder
377
Bronchoscopy
Looking at the inside of the bronchi (lower windpipes)
378
Colonoscopy
Looking at the inside of the colon
379
Prescription
Written instruction for future care
380
Sphygmos
Pulsation
381
Sphygmomanometer
Blood pressure meter
382
Peristalsis
Movement of the intestines or other tubular organs
383
Protraction
Drawing out or lengthening
384
Retract
Pulling back or in
385
Triage
Sorting out the casualties of disasters
386
Angiotribe
Surgical forceps for crushing arteries
387
Lithotripsy
Crushing a urinary or gall stone
388
Vector
Carrier of an infective agent from one host to another
389
Avulsion
Ripping or tearing apart
390
Convulsion
An intense, uncoordinated involuntary muscular contraction ("to pull together" - true of primates)