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(pf) a; an-

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(pf) without

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(pf) away from

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(pf) against

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(pf) against

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(pf) complete; through

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(pf) separation; apart

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(pf) outside

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(pf) in; into

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(pf) inside

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(pf) upon; above

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(pf) good; well

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(pf) out; away from

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(pf) half

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(pf) different

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(pf) excessive

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(pf) below

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(pf) between; among

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(pf) inside; within

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(pf) equal

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(pf) large

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(pf) new

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(pf) small

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(pf) all

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(pf) near; beside; abnormal; opposite; irregular

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(pf) throughout; through

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(pf) around

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(pf) after; beyond

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(pf) before

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(pf) false

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(pf) pus

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(pf) backwards

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(pf) hard

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(pf) twisted

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(pf) half

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(pf) under; beneath

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(pf) above; beyond

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(pf) above; over

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(pf) with; together

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(pf) rapid

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(pf) across; through

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(pf) ultra-

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(pf) beyond; in excess

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(sf) -al

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(sf) relating to

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(sf) -algia

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(sf) pain

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(sf) -cele

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(sf) swelling; hernia; tumor

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(sf) -cide

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(sf) kill; destroy

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(sf) -centesis

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(sf) puncture; to aspirate

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(sf) -desis

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(sf) fusion

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(sf) -ectasia; -ectasis

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(sf) dilation of a tubular structure

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(sf) -ectomy

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(sf) excision of; removal of

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(sf) -edema

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(sf) swelling

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(sf) -emesis

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(sf) vomiting

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(sf) -emia

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(sf) condition of blood

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(sf) -gram

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(sf) drawn or written

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(sf) -graph; -graphy

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drawing; recording; describing

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(sf) -ia

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condition, especially an abnormal state

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(sf) -iasis; -sis

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pertaining to infection; infestation

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(sf) -ism

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condition; theory

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(sf) -ist; -ologist

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studies a certain field

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(sf) -itis

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inflammation

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(sf) -ium

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chemical element

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(sf) -lithiasis

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pertaining to stones

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(sf) -lithotomy

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incision for stone removal

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(sf) -lysis

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dissolve; break-up

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(sf) -malacia

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softening

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(sf) -megaly

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enlargement

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(sf) -oid

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resemblance to

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(sf) -oma

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tumor

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(sf) -orrhaphy

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suture; surgical repair of

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(sf) -oscopy

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examination of an organ organ or cavity by viewing

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(sf) -ostomy

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creation of an artificial opening

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(sf) -otomy

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excision into an organ or cavity

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(sf) -pathy

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disease

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(sf) -plasty

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surgical repair of

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(sf) -pexy

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fixation of; suturing in place

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(sf) -tome

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a cutting instrument

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(sf) -rrhea

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current; stream; to flow; to discharge

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(sf) -sclerosis

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dryness; hardness

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(sf) -scope

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instrument for viewing

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(sf) -sis; -osis

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condition; status; process

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(sf) -spasm

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involuntary sudden movement

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(sf) -stasis

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stop

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(sf) -tripsy

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crushing

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anter/o

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anterior; front; before

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adhesion-

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abnormal joining of parts

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tetra-

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four

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apex-

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the pointed extremity of a conical structure

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acidosis

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excessive acidity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bases

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leuk/o

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white

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cyan/o

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blue

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analgesia-

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absence of the normal sensation of pain

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di-

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two

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aphagia-

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inability to swallow

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melan/o

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black

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dors/o

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back

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adduction-

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movement toward the midline

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anaerobic-

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living in the absence of oxygen

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caud/o

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tail

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adenoidectomy-

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excision of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

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later/o

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pertaining to the side

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ventr/o

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pertaining to the front side of the body

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super/o

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situated above something; higher

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anoxemia-

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insufficient oxygenation of the blood

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anaphylaxis-

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an immediate allergic reaction to a foreign substance

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nulli-

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none

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pariet/o

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pertaining to the wall of the cavity

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abruptio

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a tearing away from

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intern/o

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within; on the inside

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anastomosis-

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the surgical connection of two tubular structures

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infer/o

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beneath; lower

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anemia-

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reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells

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chlor/o

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green

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anoxia-

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without oxygen

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extern/o

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exterior

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viscer/o

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body organs

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dist/o

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away from center

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aphasia-

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inability to speak

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medi/o

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pertaining to the middle

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adenectomy-

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excision of a gland

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abrasion-

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scraping away a portion of the skin or mucous membrane

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abscess-

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a localized collection of pus in any part of the body

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anesthetic-

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an agent that produces anesthesia

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cephal/o

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head

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bi-

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twice; double

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tri-

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three

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anatomy-

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the branch of science dealing with the structure or organisms

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mono-

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single

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arrhythmia-

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irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat

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appendectomy-

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surgical removal of the appendix

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amenorrhea-

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absence or suppression of menstruation

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abduction

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movement away from midline

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erythr/o

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red

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peripher/o

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away from the center

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quad- & quadra-

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four

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uni-

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one

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amputation-

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removal of limb

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anomaly-

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deviation from normal

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primi-

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first

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aerobic

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living only in the presence of oxygen

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proxim/o

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towards the center point

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alkalosis-

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excessive alkalinity of body fluids due to an accumulation of bases or an excessive loss of acids

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xanth/o

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yellow

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apnea-

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temporary cessation of breathing

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adnexa

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accessory parts of a structure

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anesthesia-

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partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

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aneurysm-

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localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel

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multi-

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many; much

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central

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situated at or pertaining to center

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posterior; back; situated behind

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many; much

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angioplasty-

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surgical repair of a blood vessel

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ascites-

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the accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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arthrodesis-

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the surgical immobilization of a joint

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arthroplasty-

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surgical repair or reformation of a joint

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arthrotomy-

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cutting into a joint

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asepsis-

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absence of microorganisms that cause disease

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aseptic technique-

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method used in surgical procedures to prevent contamination of the wound and operative site

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atelectasis-

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a collapsed or airless condition of the lung

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atrophy-

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degeneration and/or wasting away of an organ or tissue

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axilla-

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armpit

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arthroscopy-

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direct visualization of the inside of joint by means of an arthroscope

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aspirate-

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to draw in or out by suction

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biopsy-

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excision of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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bradycardia-

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a slow heart rate

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bruit-

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a sound or murmur heard in auscultation (heard with stethoscope)

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calculus-

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a stone; any abnormal concretion within the body

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chordee-

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a painful downward curvature of the penis on erection

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cataract-

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opacity of the lens of the eye or its capsule or both

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cholecystectomy-

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excision of the gallbladder

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cholecystitis-

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholecystoduodenostomy-

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surgical formation of a passage from the gallbladder to the duodenum

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cholecystostomy-

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surgical formation of an opening into the gallbladder through the abdominal wall

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cholecystotomy-

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incision into the gallbladder

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choledochostomy-

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surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct through the abdominal wall

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cholelithiasis-

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formation or presence of stones on the gallbladder

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colectomy-

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excision of part or all of the colon

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colitis-

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inflammation of the colon

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colostomy-

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surgical formation of an opening from the colon onto the abdominal surface

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commensalism-

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symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (the commensal)receives benefits, while its co-inhabitant is neither harmed nor benefited

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contaminate-

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to soil, stain or pollute

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cranioplasty-

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surgical repair of the skull

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craniosynostosis-

A

premature closure of the skull sutures

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craniotomy-

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incision through the skull

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culdoscopy-

A

direct visualization of the pelvic viscera by means of an endoscope introduced through the posterior vaginal fornix

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curettage-

A

the scraping of the inside of a cavity

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cyanosis-

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slightly bluish, grayish, or dark purple discoloration of the skin due to the presence of high concentration of deoxyhemoglobin

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cyst-

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a closed sac or pouch containing fluid

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cystectomy-

A

excision of a cyst; excision of the bladder

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cystocele-

A

a bladder herniation that protrudes through the anterior vaginal wall

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cystoscopy-

A

direct visualization go the inside of the bladder by means of a cystoscope

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cystotomy-

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incision into the bladder

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dehiscence-

A

a bursting open, as of a wound

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dermatology-

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the science of the skin and its diseases

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desiccate-

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to dry up

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disinfection-

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the act or process of destroying vegetative forms of microorganisms with a chemical or physical agent

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divulsion-

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a forcible pulling apart

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dissect-

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to cut or separate tissue

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duct-

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a narrow tubular vessel

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dysmenorrhea-

A

painful menstruation

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dyspnea-

A

shortage of air resulting in labored or difficult breathing

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ecchymosis-

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discoloration of the skin due to superficial bleeding underneath; a bruise

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ectopic-

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in an abnormal position; out of place

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edema-

A

a localized over-accumulation of interstitial fluid in the tissue spaces

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endarterectomy-

A

surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery

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embolus-

A

mass of undissolved matter present in blood or lymphatic vessel and carried by a current

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embolectomy-

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surgical removal of an embolus

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empyema-

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pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity

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endocrinology-

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the science of the ductless glands and their functions

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endometriosis-

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ectopic endometrial tissue developed anywhere outside the uterine cavity

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endoscopy-

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direct visualization of body organs or cavities by means of an endoscope

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enterectomy-

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excision of a portion of the intestines

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enucleation-

A

removal of an entire mass or part without rupture

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epistaxis-

A

nosebleed

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erythema-

A

redness of the skin due to capillary congestion

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esophagoscopy-

A

direct visualization of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope

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evisceration-

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spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence

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excision-

A

the act of cutting away or taking out

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fibroma-

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a fibrous encapsulated connective tissue tumor

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fissure-

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a groove or cleft

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fistula-

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an abnormal tube-like passage from a cavity or tube to another cavity or free surface

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fununcle-

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a boil

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gastrectomy-

A

surgical removal of a part or all of the stomach

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gastritis-

A

inflammation of the stomach

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gastroenterostomy-

A

surgical anastomosis between the stomach and small intestine

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gastrorrhapy-

A

surgical repair of the stomach wall

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gastroscopy-

A

direct visualization of the stomach cavity by means of a gastroscope

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germicide-

A

a substance that destroys microorganisms

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glossectomy-

A

surgical removal or all or part of the tounge

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gynecology-

A

the study of disease of the female reproductive system

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hemoptysis-

A

expectoration of blood arising from the respiratory system

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hemorrhoidectomy-

A

surgical removal of dilated veins of the rectum or anus

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heniorrhaphy-

A

surgical repair of a hernia

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hordeolum-

A

inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid margin; a sty

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hysterectomy-

A

surgical removal of part of our all of the uterus

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icterus-

A

jaundice; a yellow discoloration of the tissues with bile pigments

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incision-

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a cut made with a knife

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incontinence-

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inability to control urine or fecal elimination

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infarct-

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an area of tissue that undergoes necrosis following cessation of blood supply

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infection-

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a disease that is caused by a microorganism

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inflammation-

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a non-specific immunologic defense mechanism against infection injury or allergy

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intussusception-

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the slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it

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isotonic-

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having the same tension or tone; having the same osmotic pressure

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laceration-

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an irregular tear or flesh wound

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laminectomy-

A

surgical removal of the vertebral laminae

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laparoscopy-

A

direct visualization of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparascope

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laparotomy-

A

incision into the abdominal cavity; an abdominal operation

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laryngoscopy-

A

direct visualization of the larynx by means of a laryngoscope

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leukoplakia-

A

white spots or patches on the mucous membrane

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lithotomy-

A

incision into an organ or duct for the removal of a calculus

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lobectomy-

A

surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or gland

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lymphadectomy-

A

surgical removal of a lymph node

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mastoidectomy-

A

surgical excision of the mastoid air cells

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menometrorrhagia-

A

excessive bleeding during and between menstrual periods

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menorrhagia-

A

excessive menstrual bleeding, or menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days

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mastication-

A

chewing

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metabolism-

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the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism

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metastasis-

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the spread of neoplastic cells by way of vascular or lymphatic channels to distant sites that are not directly connected

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metrorhaggia-

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intermenstrual bleeding; bleeding between menstrual cycles

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microorganism-

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minute living body not perceptible to the naked eye

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myology-

A

the study of the structure and function of the muscles

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myoma-

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a benign tumor derived from the muscle tissue

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neoplasm-

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a new and abnormal function of tissue which grows at the expense of a healthy host

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nephrectomy-

A

a surgical removal of a kidney

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nephrolith-

A

a stone in the kidney

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nephropexy-

A

a surgical fixation of a floating kidney

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micturate-

A

to pass or eliminate urine from the bladder

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nephrotomy-

A

incision into the kidney

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neurectomy-

A

surgical removal of part or all of a nerve

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neurology-

A

the branch of medicine that concerns the nervous system and its diseases

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neurolysis-

A

free a nerve from adhesions

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neuroma-

A

a benign tumor derived from a nerve

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neuroplasty-

A

surgical repair of a nerve

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neurotomy-

A

division or dissection of a nerve

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obstetrics-

A

the branch of medicine that concerns the management of pregnancy and childbirth

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occulsion-

A

the acquired or congenital closure of a passage

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oophorectomy-

A

surgical removal or an ovary

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ophthalmology-

A

the branch of medicine that concerns the eye and its diseases

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orthopedics-

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the branch of surgery concerned with the correction of disorders involving the musculoskeletal and articular systems and their supportive structures

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osteology-

A

study of the structure and function of bones

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osteoplasty-

A

surgical repair or reformation of a bone

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otolith-

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an ear stone

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panhysterectomy-

A

surgical removal the entire uterus

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paracentesis-

A

puncture of a cavity; usually the abdomen, with aspiration of fluid

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parasitism-

A

a symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host) organism

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parenteral-

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any route other than the alimentary canal

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pathogen-

A

a microorganism capable of producing disease

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pathology-

A

study of nature and cause of disease

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pediatrics-

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the branch of medicine concerned with the care of children and treatment of their diseases

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perineorrhaphy-

A

surfical repair of a laceration of the perineum that was made during delivery of a fetus

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phlebotomy-

A

incision into a vein

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phrenicotomy-

A

cutting of the phrenic nerve

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physiology-

A

the study of the function of living organisms and their components

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pneumonectomy-

A

surgical removal of a lung

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pneumorthorax-

A

a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity

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proctology-

A

the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus

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proctoscopy-

A

direct visualization of the rectum by means of a proctoscope-

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prognosis

A

prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery

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prostatectomy

A

surgical removal of prostate gland

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psychiatry

A

the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

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ptosis

A

dropping or drooping of an organ or part

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purulent

A

forming or containing pus

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pyelotomy

A

incision into the pelvis of the kidney

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pylorotomy

A

incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis

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pyogenic

A

producing pus

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rectocele

A

protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall

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resection

A

partial or complete excision of a structure

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rhinoplasty

A

aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose

Q

salpingectomy

A

surgical removal of a fallopian tube

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salpingo-oophorectomy

A

surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube

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sclerosis

A

hardening or induration of an organ or tissue

Q

septic

A

pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins

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shunt

A

to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another

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sigmoidoscopy

A

direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope

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splenectomy

A

surgical removal of the spleen

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stenosis

A

construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice

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sterile

A

free from living microorganisms; not fertile

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sterilization

A

the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents

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stricture

A

a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube

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suppuration

A

the process of pus formation

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symbiosis

A

the living together in close association of two organisms of different species

Q

synovectomy

A

surgical removal of the synovial membrane

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tachycardia

A

an abnormally rapid heartbeat

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tenoplasty

A

surgical repair of a tendon

Q

tenorrhaphy

A

suturing of a tendon

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tenosynovitis

A

inflammation of a tendon sheath

Q

tenotomy

A

incision into a tendon

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thrombus

A

a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ

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thoracentesis

A

insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)

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thoracoplasty

A

surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape

Q

thoracotomy

A

surgical incision into the chest wall

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thyroidectomy

A

surgical removal of thyroid gland

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tumor

A

a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass

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trachelorrhaphy

A

suturing of a torn cervix

Q

tracheostomy

A

surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway

Q

transfusion

A

collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient

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ureterolithiasis

A

development of calculus in the ureter

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ureterolithotomy

A

surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus

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urology

A

the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract

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vasectomy

A

surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle

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vasovasotomy

A

rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle

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vesicle

A

a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid

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viscera

A

internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity

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vertigo

A

the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person

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volvulus

A

a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction

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laryngospasm

A

spasm of the laryngeal muscles

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ischemia

A

a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue

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wen

A

a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland

Q

AAA

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

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ABG

A

arterial blood gas

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ACLS

A

advanced cardiac life support

Q

AD

A

right ear

Q

AF

A

arterial fibrillation

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Q

AK

A

above the knee

Q

A-P; A/P

A

anterior-posterior

Q

ARD

A

acute respiratory disease

Q

AS

A

left ear

Q

ASD

A

atrial septic defect

Q

A-V; A/V

A

atrioventricular, arteriovenous

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AVM

A

arteriovenous malformation

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BCLS

A

basic cardiac life support

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b.i.d

A

twice a day

Q

BK

A

below the knee

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BPH

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

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BSA

A

body surface area

Q

BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

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Bx

A

biopsy

Q

Ca

A

cancer

Q

CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CAT (CT)

A

computed axial tomorgrapy (computed tomography)

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Q

CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Q

CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

Q

CVP

A

central venous pressure

Q

C & S

A

culture and sensitivity

Q

D & C

A

dilation (dilatation) and curettage

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DC; dc

A

discontinue

Q

DIC

A

disseminated intravascular coagulation

Q

DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

Q

DNR

A

do not resuscitate

Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

Q

Dx

A

diagnosis

Q

ECG; EKG

A

electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram; electroencephalograph

Q

EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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ENT (EENT)

A

ear, nose, and throat (eye, ear, nose and throat)

Q

Fx

A

fracture

Q

GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Q

gm; g

A

gram

Q

GSW

A

gunshot wound

Q

gt (gtt)

A

drop (drops)

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GU

A

genitourinary

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GYN

A

gynecology

Q

H & P

A

history & physical

Q

HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

Q

HCT; Hct

A

hematocrit

Q

HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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HPV

A

human papillomavirus

Q

Hx; hx

A

history

Q

I & D

A

incision and drainage

Q

ICP

A

intracranial pressure

Q

ICU

A

intensive care unit

Q

IM

A

intramuscular

Q

IOP

A

intraocular pressure

Q

IV

A

intravenous

Q

KUB

A

kidney, ureter and bladder

Q

L & D

A

labor and delivery

Q

LEEP

A

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

Q

LR

A

lactated ringers solution

Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

Q

NKA

A

no known allergies

Q

NPO; n.p.o

A

nothing by mouth

Q

NS

A

normal saline

Q

OD

A

right eye

Q

ORIF

A

open reduction with internal fixation

Q

OS

A

left eye

Q

OU

A

both eyes (together)

Q

P-A; P/A

A

posterior-anterior

Q

PAD

A

peripheral artery disease

Q

PACU

A

post - anesthesia care unit

Q

PDA

A

paten ductus arteriosus

Q

PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Q

PET

A

positron emission tomography

Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

Q

PRN; p.r.n

A

as needed

Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

Q

RBC

A

red blood count

Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

Q

ROM

A

range of motion

Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

Q

Rx

A

drug prescription

Q

stat

A

immediately

Q

STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

Q

TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

Q

t.i.d

A

three times a day

Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

Q

TURP

A

transurethral resection of the prostate

Q

Tx

A

treatment

Q

UA; U/A

A

urinalysis

Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

Q

VSD

A

ventricular septal defect

Q

WBC

A

white blood cell; white blood count

Q

EVH

A

endoscopic vein harvest