Frequency Dictionary Flashcards
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Metabolic
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Pertaining to metabolism
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Diagnostic
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Relating to or aiding in diagnosis
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Prognostic
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Relating to prognosis (prediction of likely outcome)
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Hypertension
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high blood pressure
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Dysfunction
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Disturbance, impairment, or abnormality of functioning of an organ
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Metabolites
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Substance produced by metabolism or metabolic process
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Polymerase
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An enzyme that catalyzes polymerization
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Catalytic
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Relating to or effecting catalysis–the causing or accelerating of a chemical change by a the addition of a catalyst
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Precision
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The quality of being sharply or exactly defined
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Resection
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When an entire part of the body is surgically removed; Removal, as of an organ, by cutting; the excision of all or part of an organ or tissue
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Polymorphism
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Ability to exist in many forms
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Progenitor
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a direct anscestor
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Dementia
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severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration, due to the loss of or damage to neurons in the brain.
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Intravenous
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Within, or administered into a vein
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Epidermal
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The outer, protective, nonvascular layer of the skin of vertebrates, covering the dermis.
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Microbial
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Pertaining to a microbe, a microorganism
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Antibiotic
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a substance designed to inhibit or destroy growth of microorganisms
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Bilateral
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two-sided
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Subcutaneous
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Located or placed just beneath skin
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Neonatal
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Of or relating to newborn infant
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Endocrine
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Secreting internally
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Aortic
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Pertaining to the aorta, the main trunk of the arterial system
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Transplantation
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To transfer from one part of the body to another
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Epithelium
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Tissue that covers a surface
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Peritoneal
The serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and folds inward to enclose the viscera.
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Anatomical
concerned with anatomy or dissection
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Autophagy
The process of self-digestion by a cell through the action of enzymes originating within the same cell.
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Progesterone
A hormone that prepares the uterus for the fertilized ovum and maintains pregnancy
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Epidemic
Affecting many persons at same time, extremely prevalent and widespread
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Excision
When only a portion of a part of the body is surgically removed
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Pandemic
prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area.
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Irradiation
The act of exposing to radiation
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Transduction
The conversion of input energy of one form into output energy of another form
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Atrial
Relating to the atrium, the upper chamber of the heart
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Anesthesia
Total or partial loss of sensation, especially tactile sensibility, induced by disease, injury, acupuncture, or an anesthetic, such as chloroform or nitrous oxide.
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Endometrial
Pertaining to endometrium, the glandular mucous membrane that lines the uterus
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Congenital
Relating to a condition that is present at birth
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Antenatal
Occurring before birth
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Hypoglycemia
Abnormally low level of glucose in the blood
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Agonist
A contracting muscle that is counteracted by an antagonist
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Perinatal
The period around childbirth
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Postnatal
Occurring after birth
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Neoplastic
An abnormal, new growth of tissue; tumor
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Bipolar
Relating to or having to poles or charges, characterized by opposite extremes
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Eukaryotic
Pertaining to eukaryote, a cell with a membrane-bound nucleus
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Antibacterial
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria
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Prenatal
Occurring before birth
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Preclinical
Of or relating to the period of a disease before the appearance of symptoms.
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Periodontal
Around a tooth
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Dissection
The act of dissecting, or cutting apart
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Atrophy
Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue
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Incision
A cut or wound made by a sharp instrument
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Ectopic
out of place
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Polymorphic
Occurring in several or many forms
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Intraperitoneal
Within the peritoneal cavity
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Microvascular
pertaining to the portion of the circulatory system that is composed of the capillary network
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Autonomic
Not subject to voluntary control
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Autologous
Occurring naturally
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Intestine
Tubular portion of digestive tract
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Hyperglycemia
An abnormally high level of glucose in the blood
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Inversion
A turning inward
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Aspiration
Inhalation of some foreign material; the act of removing a fluid, as pus or serum, from a cavity of the body, by a hollow needle or trocar connected with a suction syringe
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Endemic
belonging exclusively or confined to a particular place
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Intubation
insertion of a tube
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Antiviral
effective against viruses
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Ipsilateral
belonging to; occurring on the same side of the body
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Adrenal
Pertaining to one of the small glands just above each kidney
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Percutaneous
Pertaining to through the skin; performed through the skin
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Intracranial
within the cranium
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Circumcision
The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
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Analgesic
Relieving pain; no pain
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Parametric
Relating to the parametrium, or structures immediately adjacent to the uterus
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Echocardiography
an instrument employing reflected ultrasonic waves to examine the structures and functioning of the heart
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Postsynaptic
Distal to or occurring beyond a synapse
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Microglia
Small neuroglial cells of the central nervous system
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Respiration
the act of respiring; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing
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Inoculation
Introduction into the body of the causative organism of a disease
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Presynaptic
Situated or occurring proximal to a synapse
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Reductase
An enzyme that catalyzes a chemical reduction
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Microtubule
a hollow cylindrical structure in the cytoplasm of most cells, involved in intracellular shape and transport
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Unilateral
Affecting only one side
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body
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Denaturation
The change in the usual nature of something
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Microglial
Pertaining to microglia
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Endothelium
the layer of epithelial cells that lines the cavities of the heart and of the blood and lymph vessels, and the serous cavities of the body
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Ingestion
The taking of food, liquids, or other substances into the body by mouth
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Antifungal
Destructive to the growth of fungi
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Hyperplasia
Abnormal multiplication of cells
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Hypoglycemic
Pertaining to hypoglycemia, an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood
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Prosthesis
An artificial substitute for a missing part
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Neoplasia
The formation and growth of new tissue
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Subclinical
Denoting the presence of a disease without manifest symptoms; may be an early stage in the evolution of a disease
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Reperfusion
The restoration of blood flow to an organ or tissue that had its blood supply cut off
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Dialysis
the diffusion of solute molecules through a semipermeable membrane, normally passing from the side of higher concentration to that of lower; the process by which uric acid and urea are removed from circulating blood by means of a dialyzer
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Microbiota
A microscopic living organism of an area
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Anatomic
Pertaining to anatomy or the structures of the organism
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Dysplasia
An abnormality in development
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Ataxia
an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some disorders of the central nervous system
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Atopic
a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction
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Anatomy
the art of separating the parts of an organism in order to ascertain their position, relations, structure, and function
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Epileptic
Pertaining to or affected with epilepsy, disturbances of the nervous system function resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain
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Esophageal
Of or pertaining to the esophagus
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Endotoxin
a toxin contained within the protoplasm of an organism, especially a bacterium, and liberated only at death
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Biogenesis
The principle that a living organism can only originate from an organism similar to itself
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Aetiology
Pertaining to etiology, the science dealing with causes of diseases
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Hypothalamic
Pertaining to the hypothalamus, a region of the brain between the thalamus and midbrain that functions as the main control center for the ANS
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Autophagic
Related to or pertaining to autophagia (eating or biting of one own’s flesh)
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Parasitic
Related to or the nature of a parasite (organisms that only grow in or on a living body of a host)
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Intrauterine
Within the uterus
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Inoculum
Materials used in inoculation, the Introduction into the body of the causative organism of a disease
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Synovium
Membrane, a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ
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Subcortical
Beneath the cerebral cortex
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
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Biotic
Pertaining to living organism
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Hypothalamus
a region of the brain between the thalamus and midbrain that functions as the main control center for the ANS
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Catabolic
Pertaining to catabolism (the breakdown in the body of complex chemical compounds to smaller ones)
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Abiotic
Without life
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Antiserum
A serum containing antibodies
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Parathyroid
Near the thyroid gland
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Epidural
Situated upon or outside the dura mater
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Perivascular
Around a vessel
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Dehydration
loss of water
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Epithelia
The cellular covering of the internal and external surfaces of the body
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Intraepithelial
With or among the epithelial cells
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Prokaryotic
Pertaining to a prokaryote, a unicellular organism lacking a nucleus and nuclear membrane
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Hypertrophic
Related to or characterized by hypertrophy--increased organ or tissue development
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Polymeric
Pertaining to a polymer (a compound formed by the combination of simpler molecules)
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Hypotension
Decreased or lower blood pressure
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Prosthetic
Serving as a substitute
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Autistic
Pertaining to or exhibiting autism
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Anticoagulation
The prevention of coagulation (clotting)
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Ultrasonography
a radiologic technique in which deep structures of the body are visualized by recording the reflections (echoes) of ultrasonic waves directed into the tissues
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Endocytosis
The uptake by a cell of material from the environment
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Bifurcation
A division into two branches
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Intravascular
Within a vessel
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Catalysis
The effect that a catalyst exerts on a chemical reaction
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Malnutrition
Lack of proper nutrition
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Encephalopathy
A degenerative disease of the brain
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Anabolic
Referring to anabolism, the building of tissue
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Ultrasonic
Beyond the audible range
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Catabolism
The breaking down in the body of complex chemical compounds into simpler ones
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Dismutase
any of a group of enzymes that have the ability to catalyze the reaction of two molecules of the same compound to yield two molecules in different oxidation states
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Endometrium
The mucous membrane lining the uterus
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Periodontitis
Inflammation of the periodontium, the bone, connective tissue, and gum surrounding and supporting a tooth
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Anesthesia
No sensitivity to pain
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Oxytocin
a polypeptide hormone, produced by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that stimulates contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus
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Anhydrous
Containing no water
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Endocytic
A process of cellular ingestion by which the plasma membrane folds inward to bring substances into the cell.
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Anastomosis
Communication between two tubular organs
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Hyperthermia
Abnormally high body temperature
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Hyperglycemia
Pertaining to an excess of sugar in the blood
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Biphasic
Having two phases
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Paracrine
Relating to, promoted by, or being a substance secreted by a cell and acting on adjacent cells
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Intramuscular
Within a muscle
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Emphysema
a condition characterized by air-filled expansions in interstitial or subcutaneous tissues
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Autocrine
of, relating to, promoted by, or being a substance secreted by a cell and acting on surface receptors of the same cell
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Hypothyroidism
Deficient activity of the thyroid gland
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analgesia
Insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
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Synovitis
Inflammation of a synovial membrane
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Extravasation
The act of extravasating: to force out or cause to escape from a proper vessel or channel
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Synergistic
Pertaining to synergism: interaction of discrete agencies (as industrial firms), agents (as drugs), or conditions such that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects
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Anionic
relating to anions, negatively charged ions
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Intervertebral
situated between vertebrae
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Tetracycline
chemically related antibiotics
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Paralogous
Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
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Endovascular
Intravascular; Of or relating to a surgical procedure in which a catheter containing medications or miniature instruments is inserted through the skin into a blood vessel for the treatment of vascular disease
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Paralysis
complete or partial loss of function especially when involving the power of motion or of sensation in any part of the body
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Dysplastic
Pertaining to abnormal growth or development
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Probiotic
a microorganism that when consumed (as in a food or a dietary supplement) maintains or restores beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract; a product or preparation that contains such microorganisms
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Eccentric
Deviating from an established pattern or form accepted usage or conduct
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Retroperitoneal
Situated or occurring behind the peritoneum
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Metachronous
Occurring or starting at different times
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Esophagus
a muscular tube that passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach
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Multipolar
Having several poles
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Incisor
A front tooth adapted for cutting
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Parenteral
Situated or occurring outside the intestines
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Incisional
Pertaining to or resulting from an incision
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Endonuclease
an enzyme that breaks down a nucleotide chain into two or more shorter chains by cleaving the internal phosphodiester bonds
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Aseptic
Preventing or not involving infection
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Exocrine
Producing, being, or relating to a secretion that is released outside its source
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Echocardiographic
Pertaining to echocardiography, the use of ultrasound to examine and measure the structure and functioning of the heart and to diagnose abnormalities and disease
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Retroviral
Pertaining to any of the single-stranded RNV viruses
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Exocytosis
the release of cellular substances (as secretory products) contained in cell vesicles by fusion of the vesicular membrane with the plasma membrane and subsequent release of the contents to the exterior of the cell
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Endarterectomy
Surgical removal of the inner layer of an artery
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Hypothermia
Abnormally low boy temperature
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Embolism
The sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus (an abnormal particle such as an air bubble circulating in the blood)
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Athymic
Lacking a thymus
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Abduction
To take away from the boyd
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Para-aortic
Close to the aorta
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Posttraumatic
Occurring after or resulting from trauma
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Superposition
Pertaining to superpose: To place or lay over or above whether in or not in conctact
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Perinuclear
Surrounding the nucleus of a cel
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Pericardial
Of, relating to, or affecting the pericardium; situated around the heart
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Microalbuminuria
Albuminuria characterized by a relatively low rate of urinary excretion
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Dystrophin
a protein of high molecular weight that is associated with a transmembrane glycoprotein complex of skeletal muscle cells
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Extrasynaptic
Exterior to a synapse; outside a synaptic terminal
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Biotin
One of the B vitamins
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Submucosal
Pertaining to connective tissue just below the mucous membrane
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Hemispheric
Relating to the hemisphere
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Anisotropic
Exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions
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Amorphous
Having no definite or recognizable shape
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Antiangiogenic
The prevention or inhibition of angiogenesis
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Metaplasia
Transformation of one tissue into another
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Mesodermal
Pertaining to the middle of three primary germ layers
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Peritonitis
Inflammation of the peritoneum
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Restenosis
The reoccurrence of stenosis in a blood vessel or heart valve after it has been treated
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Rehydration
To restore fluid to
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Intranasal
Within or administered by way of the nasal structures
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Intradermal
Situated, occurring, or done within the skin
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Intravesical
Situated or occurring within the bladder
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Atrophic
Pertaining to atrophy, the decrease in tissue
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Prostheses
Plural of prosthesis, an artificial device to replace or augment a missing or impaired part of the body
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Uniaxial
Having only one axis
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Axenic
Free from other living organisms
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Convolution
any of the irregular ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum; also called gyrus
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Anaplastic
Reversion of cells to a more primitive or undifferentiated form
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Endophytic
Tending to grow inward into tissues in fingerlike projections from a superficial site of origin
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Hypoplasia
a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state
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Hyperplastic
An abnormal or unusual increase in the elements composing a tissue
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Endotracheal
Placed within the trachea
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Non-neoplastic
Not being caused by neoplasms, non-cancerous
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Acyclic
Not occurring in periods or cycles
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Intraperitoneally
Situated within or administered by entering the peritoneum
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Bilaterally
Of, related to, or affecting both sides of the body
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Bioassay
determination of the relative strength of a substance (as a drug) by comparing its effect on a test organism with that of a standard preparation
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Macrovascular
Pertaining to the macrovasculature, the portion of the vasculature of the body comprising the larger vessel
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Intraocular
Implanted in, occurring within, or administered by entering the eyeball
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Extensor
A muscle serving to extend a body part
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Congestion
An excessive accumulation especially of blood or mucus
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Autophagosome
a double membrane-bound vesicle that encloses cellular constituents and fuses with lysosomes which digest these cellular constituents during autophagy; does not bud off from preexisting organelles
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Polycystic
Having or involving more than one cyst
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Peritoneum
The smooth transport serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mammal
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Astigmatism
a defect of an optical system (as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
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Transdermal
Relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
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Prothrombin
A plasma protein involved in blood coagulation that on activation by factors in the plasma is converted to thrombin
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Periventricular
Situated or occurring around a ventricle especially of the brain
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Metamorphosis
Change of physical form, structure, or substance
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Microorganism
An organism of microscopic size
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Hypercholesterolemia
Presence of excess cholesterol in the blood
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Endothelin
any of several polypeptides consisting of 21 amino acid residues that are produced in various cells and tissues, that play a role in regulating vasomotor activity, cell proliferation, and the production of hormones, and that have been implicated in the development of vascular disease
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Dystrophic
Related to or caused by faulty nutrition
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Perineural
Occurring about or surrounding nervous tissue or a nerve
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Hypergonadism
functional incompetence of the gonads especially in the male with subnormal or impaired production of hormones and germ cells
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Paroxysmal
Related to paroxysms, a sudden attack or spasm
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Insemination
To introduce semen into (the genital tract of a female)
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Intracerebral
Situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering the cerebrum
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Dyskinesia
Impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky movement
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Avascular
Having few or no blood vessels
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Apoplipoprotein
A protein that combines with a lipid to form a lipoprotein
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Prolactin
A protein hormone that induces and maintains lactation in the postpartum mammalian female
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Metabolomic
Pertaining to the scientif study and analysis of the metabolites produced by a cell, tissue, or organism
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Perirhinal
Near, or surrounding the nose (typically referring to the perirhinal cortex)
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Insomnia
Prolonged and usually abnormal inability to obtain adequate sleep
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Epiphyseal
Relating to epiphysis, a part or process of a bone that ossifies separately and later becomes ankylosed to the main part of the bone
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Atrium
an anatomical cavity or passage; a chamber of the heart that receives blood from the veins and forces it into a ventricle or ventricles
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Symbiotic
relating to, characterized by, living in, or resulting from a state of symbiosis, the living together of two dissimilar organisms in more or less intimate association or close union
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Subarachnoid
Situated or occurring under the arachnoid membrane
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Parasitemia
A condition in which parasites are present in the blood
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Hyperinsulinemia
The presence of excess insulin in the blood
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Endophyte
An organism living within a plant
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Ischemia-reperfusion
the restoration of blood flow to an area that had previously experienced deficient blood flow (a period of ischemia)
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Retrovirus
Single-stranded RNA virus
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Anastomoses
Plural of anastomosis, a communication between or coalescence of blood vessels
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Involution
An inward curvature or penetration; a shrinking or return to a former size
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Intravaginal
Situated within, occurring within, or introduced into the vagina
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Subchondral
Situated beneath cartilage
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Intramedullary
Situated or occurring within the medulla
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Inspiration
The drawing of air into the lungs
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Biota
The living organisms of a region or habitat
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Endometriotic
Pertaining to endometriosis, the growth of endometrial tissue in places other than the uterus
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Amenorrhea
Abnormal absence or suppression of menstruation
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Subepithelial
Situated or occurring below the epithelial layer
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Dysfunctional
Impaired or abnormal functioning
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Biovar
A group of bacterial strains distinguishable from other strains of the same species on the basis of physiologic characters
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Atopy
a genetic disposition to develop an allergic reaction
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Supraclavicular
Situated or occurring above the clavicle
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Intrahepatic
Situated within, occurring within, or originating in the liver
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Episcleral
Situated upon the slerotic coat of the eye
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Symbiosis
the living together of two dissimilar organisms in more or less intimate association or close union
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Hypothyroid
of, relating to, or affected with hypothyroidism, low activity of the thyroid gland
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Paraspinal
Adjacent to the spinal column
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Epileptogenesis
Causing an epileptic seizure
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Ataxic
Pertaining to ataxia, an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some disorders of the central nervous system
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Neomycin
a broad-spectrum highly toxic mixture of aminoglycoside antibiotics produced by a bacterium of the genus Streptomyces
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Intraductal
Situated within, occurring within, or introduced into a duct
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Intercostal
Situated or extending between the ribs
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Protonation
The act of adding a proton
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Parous
Having produced offspring
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Endotoxemia
The presence of endotoxins in the blood
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Trigonal
Triangular
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Transurethral
Passing through or being performed by way of the urethra
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Transposition
An act, process, or instance of being transposing or being transposed
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Ectodermal
The outermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo
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Dysglycemia
Abnormality in blood glucose levels
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Precentral
Situated in front of a center or central structure; situated in front of the central sulcus of the brain
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Postcentral
Located behind a center or central structure
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Intratracheal
Occurring within or introduced into the trachea
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Interfacial
A surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
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Hypotonic
Having deficient tone or tension
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Hyperthyroidism
Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
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Hyperalgesia
Increased sensitivity to pain or enhanced intensity of pain sensation
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Endobroncial
Located within a bronchus
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Transcranial
Passing or performed through the skull
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Tetrameric
A molecule that consists of four separate subunits
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Suprapubic
Situated, occurring, or performed from above the pubis
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Prothrombotic
Tending to favor or promote blood clotting
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Polymyxin
any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a soil bacterium of the genus Bacillus (B. polymyxa) and active against gram-negative bacteria; antibiotic
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Pericardium
The membranous sac enclosing the heart
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Transthoracic
Performed or made by way of the thoracic cavity
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Peroneal
of, relating to, or located near the fibula
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Hyponatremia
Deficiency of sodium in the blood
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Progranulin
Pleiotropic protein
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Pericentrin
Protein coding gene
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Mesophilic
Growing or thriving best in an intermediate environment
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Hypoperfusion
Decreased blood flow through an organ
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Decalcification
The removal of calcium or calcium compounds
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Endometrioid
Microscopically resembling endometrial tissue
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Catalyses
Plural of catalysis, the effect that a catalyst exerts on a chemical reaction
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Antirheumatic
alleviating or preventing rheumatism, conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
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Trimeric
A polymer formed from three molecules of a monomer
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Submandibular
Of, relating to, situated, or performed in the region below the lower jaw
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Echocardiogram
A visual record made by echocardiography
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Transcutaneous
Passing, entering, or made by penetration through the skin
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Progestin
A synthetic progesterone
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Procollagen
A molecule precursor of collagen
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Hyperthermic
Pertaining to hyperthermia, an elevated body temperature
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Excisional
Pertaining to excision, a surgical removal or resection
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Epicardial
Relating to the epicardium, the visceral part of the pericardium that closely envelopes the heart
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Seminoma
Tumor of the testis
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Profibrotic
Promotes fibrosis, a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue
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Epileptogenic
Inducing or tending to induce epilepsy
333
Autoradiography
the process of making autoradiographs, an image produced on a photographic film or plate by the radiations from a radioactive substance in an object which is in close contact with the emulsion
334
Antipyretic
Preventing, removing, or against a fever
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Preoral
In front of the mouth
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Premutation
A change in a gene that preceded a mutation
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Hyperuricemia
Excess uric acid in the blood
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Eumelanin
Black to brown pigment produced by melanin
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Epigastric
Lying upon or over the stomach
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Antecubital
Of or relating to the inner or front surface of the forearm
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Unipedicular
Of or pertaining to a single pedicle (a basal attachment)
342
Prebiotic
Of, relating to, or being chemical or environmental precursors of the origin of life
343
Filariasis
Infestation with or disease caused by filariae (parasites in the blood)
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Eutopic
Located in the proper place
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Anhydrase
An enzyme promoting a specific dehydration reaction and the reverse hydration reaction
346
Amyotrophic
Relating to amyotrophy, atrophy of the muscle
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Extrahepatic
Situated or growing outside the liver
348
Enzootic
Peculiar to or constantly present in a locality
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Degranulation
The process of losing granules
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Catatonia
a condition marked by changes in muscle tone or activity associated with a large number of serious mental and physical illnesses
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Anoxic
Hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen) especially of such severity as to result in permanent damage
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Adrenergic
Resembling adrenaline especially in physiological action
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Suprascapular
Situated or occurring superior to the scapula
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Subdural
situated or occurring beneath the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane
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Parasitoid
Resembling a parasite
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Multimeric
A protein containing two or more, same or different, polypeptide chains
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Macropinocytosis
A form of endocytosis in which a large fluid-filled vesicle, or macropinosome, is pinched off from the cell membrane and brought into the interior of the cell
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Intrathoracic
Situated, occurring, or performed within the thorax
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Interventricular
Situated between ventricles
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Interspinous
Lying between the spines
361
Hypoplastic
a condition of arrested development in which an organ or part remains below the normal size or in an immature state
362
Dystonia
A state of disordered tonicity of tissues (as of muscle)
363
Dysmorphic
Pertaining to anatomical malformation
364
Discoloration
State of being discolored
365
Subacromial
Of, relating to, or affection the subacromial bursa
366
Protomer
One of the identical subunits of which an oligomeric protein is composed
367
Mesothelin
A protein attached to the cell surface that is thought to have a role in cell-adhesion and possibly in cell-to-cell recognition and signaling
368
Intracortical
Situated or occurring within a cortex and especially the cerebral cortex
369
Intracerebroventricular
Within the ventricular system of the brain
370
Hemiarthoplasty
Replacement of the end of a bone on one side of a joint with a prosthesis
371
Endothelin-1
Protein that in humans is encoded by the EDN1 gene
372
Endocardial
Situated within the heart
373
Embolic
An abnormal particle (as an air bubble) circulating in the blood
374
Disectomy
The surgical removal of herniated disc material that presses of a nerve root or the spinal cord
375
Biogenic
Produced by living organisms
376
Atrioventricular
Of, relating to, or situated between an atrium and ventricle
377
Antiseptic
Preventing or arresting the growth of microorganisms (as on living tissue)
378
Transbronchial
Occurring or performed by way of a bronchus
379
Suprabasal
Above a basal layer
380
Neocortical
Of or relating to the neocortex (the mammalian cerebral cortex)
381
Invagination
The act or process of invaginating, the formation of a gastrula by an infolding of part of the wall of the blastula
382
Exothermic
Characterized by or formed with evolution of heat
383
Antihistamine
tending to block or counteract the physiological action of histamine (causes dilation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion, that is released during allergic reactions)
384
Submucosa
A supporting layer of loose connective tissue directly under a mucous membrane
385
Progestogen
a naturally occurring or synthetic progestational (preceding pregnancy or gestation) steroid
386
Poliomyelitis
An infectious disease especially of young children that is caused by the poliovirus
387
Periosteal
Situated around or produced external to bone
388
Paracentral
Lying near a center or central part
389
Multinucleation
The state of being multinucleate (having many nuclei)
390
Euglycemic
Pertaining to a normal level of sugar in the blood
391
Bipedicular
Pertaining to two pedicles (feet)
392
Antithrombotic
Used against or tending to prevent thrombosis (clotting)
393
Anesthesiologist
Physician specializing in anesthesiology
394
Subluxation
Partial dislocation
395
Sublethal
Less than but usually only slightly less than lethal
396
Periosteum
the membrane of connective tissue that closely invests all bones except at the articular surfaces
397
Metaplastic
Related to or produced by metaplasia (transformation of one tissue into another)
398
Exonuclease
an enzyme that breaks down a nucleic acid by removing nucleotides one by one from the end of a chain
399
Epizootic
an outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time
400
Encephalomyelitis
Concurrent inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
401
Dorsiflexion
Flexion of the foot in an upward direction
402
Proangiogenic
Promotes angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels)
403
Parasternal
Adjacent to the sternum
404
Multiprotein
Consisting of several proteins
405
Macroalbuminuria
relatively high rate of urinary excretion of albumin typically greater than 300 milligrams per 24-hour period
406
Intraventricular
Situated within, occurring within, or administed into a ventricle
407
Hypomorphic
Pertaining to a hypomorph (a mutant gene having a similar but weaker effect than the corresponding wild-type gene)
408
Hypocalcemia
Deficiency of calcium in the blood
409
Extramedullary
situated or occurring outside the spinal cord or the medulla oblongata
410
Endocervical
Of, relating to, or affecting the endocervix
411
Dyskaryosis
abnormality especially of exfoliated cells (as from the uterine cervix) that affects the nucleus but not the cytoplasm
412
Transvaginal
Passing through or performed by way of the vagina
413
Supraventricular
relating to or being a rhythmic abnormality of the heart caused by impulses originating above the ventricles
414
Sublingual
Situated or administered under the tongue
415
Hyperbaric
of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen
416
Biomimetic
relating to or denoting synthetic methods that mimic biochemical processes
417
Biaxial
Having two axes
418
Antifibrotic
Acting to inhibit or reduce fibrosis (a condition marked by increase of interstitial fibrous tissue)
419
Antiestrogen
A substance that can prevent the full expression of estrogen
420
Extravascular
Not occurring or contained in blood vessels
421
Extranodal
Refers to an area or organ outside of the lymph nodes
422
Euglycemia
A normal level of sugar in the blood
423
Endodontic
Pertaining to a branch of dentistry concerned with diseases of the pulp
424
Endochondral
relating to, formed by, or being ossification that takes place from centers arising in cartilage and involves deposition of lime salts in the cartilage matrix followed by secondary absorption and replacement by true bony tissue
425
Emboli
Plural of embolus, an abnormal particle (as an air bubble) circulating in the blood
426
Polyneuropathy
A disease of the nerves
427
Microangiopathy
A disease of very fine blood vessels
428
Intragastric
Situated or occurring within the stomach
429
Hypofunction
decreased or insufficient function especially of an endocrine gland
430
Hypertonic
Exhibiting excessive tone or tension
431
Hyperkeratosis
Hypertrophy of the stratum corneum layer of the skin
432
Extragenital
Situated or originating outside the genital region or organs
433
Euthyroid
Normal thyroid function
434
Distension
the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
435
Polyoma
A virus that can infect many types of tumors
436
Metacarpal
Relating to the metacarpus
437
Intramyocardial
situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering the myocardium
438
Concavity
A concave surface or space (hollowed or rounded inward)
439
Atrichoblast
A root epidermal cell that will not give rise to a root hair
440
Antiandrogenic
a substance that tends to inhibit the production, activity, or effects of a male sex hormone
441
Anogenital
Of, relating to, or involving the genital organs and the anus
442
Transluminal
Passing across or performed by way of a lumen
443
Juxtamedullary
Situated or occurring near the edge of the medulla of the kidney
444
Intrathecal
introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord
445
Endodermal
the innermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo that is the source of the epithelium of the digestive tract and its derivatives and of the lower respiratory tract
446
Dystocia
Slow or difficult labor or delivery
447
Aplastic
Not exhibiting growth or change in structure
448
Subventricular
Describing the part of the adult mammalian brain containing the neural stem cells
449
Polyandrous
Pertaining to polyandry--the state or practice of mating with more than one male
450
Interscapular
Of, relating to, situated in, or occurring in the region between the scapulae
451
Esophagectomy
Excision of part of the esophagus
452
Hypercalcemia
The presence of excess calcium in the blood
453
Extubation
The removal of a tube especially from the larynx after intubation
454
Extraperitoneal
Located or taking place outside the peritoneal cavity
455
Extracorporeal
Occurring or based outside the living body
456
Epidermoid
Resembling epidermis cells
457
Decubitus
A position assumed in lying down
458
Antimycobacterial
Acting, used, or effective against myobacteria
459
Agonistic
of, relating to, or being aggressive or defensive social interaction (as fighting, fleeing, or submitting) between individuals usually of the same species
460
Transesophageal
Passing through or performed by way of the esophagus
461
Preadipocyte
An undifferentiated fibroblast that can be stimulated to form an adipocyte
462
Parasitism
The behavior of a parasite
463
Paraesophageal
Adjacent to the esophagus
464
Metagenomic
Pertaining to the metagenomics, the study of the structure and function of nucleotide sequences isolated directly from an environmental sample, especially of a community of microorganisms
465
Interdental
Situated or intended for use between the teeth
466
Hypotonia
Abnormally low pressure of the intraocular fluid
467
Hyperuricemic
Excess uric acid in the blood
468
Hemizygous
Having or characterized by one or more genes (as in a genetic deficiency or in an X chromosome paired with a Y chromosome) that have no allelic counterparts
469
Extrathyroidal
Outside or not involving the thyroid gland
470
Extracranial
Situated or occurring outside the cranium
471
Eutrophia
A state of normal nourishment and growth
472
Enzymic
Of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
473
Ectomycorrhizal
Pertaining to the symbiotic association of the mycelium of a fungus with the roots of a plant, as is found in the majority of vascular plants
474
Dysarthria
Difficulty in articulating words due to disease of the central nervous system
475
Transsternal
Throught the sternum
476
Transconjunctival
Across or through the conjunctiva
477
Subchronic
Or moderate or intermediate duration
478
Provirus
a form of a virus that is integrated into the genetic material of a host cell and by replicating with it can be transmitted from one cell generation to the next without causing lysis
479
Perianal
Of, relating to, occurring in, or being the tissues surrounding the anus
480
Intraspinal
Situated within, occurring within, or introduced into the spinal column and especially the vertebral canal
481
Inocula
Material used for inoculation (the introduction of a pathogen or antigen into a living organism to stimulate the production of antibodies)
482
Hyperlipidemia
The presence of excess fat or lipids in the blood
483
Auricle
An angular or ear-shaped anatomical lobe or process, an atrium of the heart
484
Atelectasis
Collapse of the expanded lung
485
Agalactiae
Absence or failure of secretion of milk
486
unipolar
Having or orienting in respect to a single pole
487
Synergic
Working together
488
Polyarthritis
Arthrtis involving two or more joints
489
Peridontium
The supporting structures of the teeth
490
Paranasal
Adjacent to the nasal cavities
491
Intracoronary
Situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering the heart
492
Intraabdominal
Situated within, occurring within, or administed by entering the abdomen
493
Induration
A hardened mass or formation
494
Extrapulmonary
Situated or occurring outside the lungs
495
Exophytic
Tending to grow outward beyond the surface epithelium from which it originates-- Used of tumors
496
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation
497
Bisection
To divide into two parts
498
Anabolism
The constructive part of metabolism concerned with macromolecular synthesis
499
Adduction
The act of adducting, to draw toward
500
Syntaxin-1
A plasma membrane protein essential for synaptic vesicle fusion
