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G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O words Flashcards

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Gait

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distance between steps

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Gastrointestinal

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stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus

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Gastrostomy

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surgical opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food.

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Genitourinary

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reproductive organs and urinary system

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Glycosuria

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excess of sugar in the urine, typically associated with diabetes or kidney disease.

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Gross

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Coarse or large; large enough to be visible to the naked eye

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Guaiac

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test for blood in stool

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Gynecomastia

A

man boobs

overdevelopment or enlargement of the breast tissue in men or boys.

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Hematoma

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a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues

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Hematuria

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blood in urine

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Hygiene

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self cleanliness

conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

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Hydronephrosis

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swollen pee water kidney

The swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine.

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Hypercapnia

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excess CO2 driving respiratory cycle

excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.

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Hyperplasia

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The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells

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Hypertension

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Chronic high blood pressure

blood pressure above 140/90, and severe above 180/120.

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Hypertrophy

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enlarged muscle / organ

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Hypotension

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chronic low blood pressure
when blood pressure drops below the normal range.
blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg

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Hypoxemia

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below-normal level of oxygen in your blood

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Hypoxia

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low blood oxygen level in tissues

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Idiosyncratic reaction

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person unique reaction to medication or treatment

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Ileostomy

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surgical hole in ilium to skin

stoma constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine out onto the surface of the skin

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Incontinence

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lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.

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Intradermal

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below skin in dermal layer

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Intramuscular

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inside muscle

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Intravenous

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inside veins

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Integument

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skin

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Keloid

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raised scar tissue

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Laceration

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rough edged cut

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Lateral

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to the side

to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body.

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Lumen

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cavity of tube

The cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ such as a blood vessel or the intestine

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Maceration

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the softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture

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Malignant

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diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control

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Medial

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to center of body, opposite of lateral

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Melanoma

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skin cancer of melanocytes

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Micturition

A

urination

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Murmur

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bad heart sound

A sound due to vibrations from the flow of blood through the heart or great vessels

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Narcotic

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a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior

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Nebulizer

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device to make mist of liquid medication

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Necrosis

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death of tissue

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Neuropathy

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Weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet.

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Nocturia

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Condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate

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Nosocomial

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Hospital acquired Disease

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Oliguria

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abnormally few urinations

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Ophthalmic

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related to eye and diseases of

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Orifice

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hole

an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the body, such as a nostril or the anus.

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Orthopnea

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a shortness of breath while lying down

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Orthostatic hypotension

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Low Blood Pressure upon standing
decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing

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Otoscope

A

ear scope

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Oximetry

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measurement of blood oxygenation

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Oxygen Saturation

A

quantity of oxygen in blood

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