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abdominocentesis

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(ab-DAW-min-oh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the abdomen (usually for the purpose of withdrawing fluid)

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abortifacient

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(ah-BOR-tih-FAY-shunt)

drug or device that causes the termination of a pregnancy

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abortion

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(ah-BOR-shun) termination of pregnancy

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abrasion

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(ah-BRAY-zhun) a scraping away of skin

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abruptio placentae

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(ah-BRUP-shee-oh plah-SIN-tee) separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus

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abscess

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(AB-ses)
a localized collection of pus in the body

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acne vulgaris

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(AK-nee vul-GAR-is) common acne; an inflammation of the skin follicles

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acoustic neuroma

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(ah-KOO-stik nir-OH-mah)
a tumor on the acoustic nerve

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acromegaly

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(AK-roh-MEH-gah-lee) abnormal enlargement of the extremities

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acrophobia

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(AK-roh-FOH-bee-ah) fear of heights

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adenectomy

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(AD-en-EK-toh-mee) removal of a gland

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adenitis

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(AD-en-AI-tis) inflammation of a gland

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adenoma

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(AD-eh-NOH-mah) glandular tumor

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adipocele

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(a-dih-poh-SEEL) hernia filled with fatty tissue

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adrenal virilism

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(a-DREE-nal VIR-il-izm) development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland

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adrenalectomy

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(a-DREE-nal-EK-toh-mee)
removal of the adrenal gland

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adrenaline

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(a-DREN-ah-lin)
hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (from Latin; see also epinephrine)

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adrenalitis

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(a-DREE-nah-LAI-tis) inflammation of the adrenal gland

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aerotitis

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(AIR-oh-TAI-tis) inflammation of the ear caused by air

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afferent nerve

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(A-fir-ent nirv)
a nerve that carries impulses toward the central nervous system

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agoraphobia

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(ah-GOR-ah-FOH-bee-ah) fear of outdoor spaces

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albinism

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(AL-bin-ism)
lack of pigment in skin causing the patient to look white

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albino

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(al-BAY-noh)
a person afflicted with albinism

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albuminuria

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(al-byoo-mih-NUR-ee-ah)
protein in the urine

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allograft

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(A-loh-GRAFT)
see homograft

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alopecia

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(a-loh-PEE-sha) baldness

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amblyopia

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(AM-blih-OH-pee-ah)
decreased vision (when it occurs in one eye, it is referred to as lazy eye)

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amenorrhea

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(AY-men-oh-REE-ah)

no menstruation

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amniocentesis

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(AM-nee-oh-sin-TEE-sis)
surgical puncture of the amnion

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amniorrhea

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(AM-nee-oh-REE-ah) discharge of amniotic fluid

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amniorrhexis

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(AM-nee-oh-REK-sis) rupture of the amniotic sac

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amniotomy

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(AM-nee-AW-toh-mee) incision into the amnion

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analgesic

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(an-al-JEE-zik)
a drug that relieves pain

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anastomosis

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(ah-NAS-toh-moh-sis)
creation of an opening; a surgical procedure connecting two previously unconnected hollow tubes.

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anemia

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(ah-NEE-mee-ah)
reduction of red blood cells noticed by the patient as weakness and fatigue

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anesthetic

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(an-es-THET-ik)
a drug that causes loss of sensation

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aneurysm

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(AN-yir-IZ-um)
bulge in a blood vessel

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angina pectoris

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(an-JAI-nah PEK-tor-is)
oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart

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angiogram

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(AN-jee-oh-GRAM) record of the blood vessels

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angiography

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(AN-jee-AW-grah-fee) procedure to describe the blood vessels

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angioma

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(AN-jee-OH-mah) blood vessel tumor

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angioplasty

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(AN-jee-oh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of a vessel

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angiorrhaphy

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(AN-jee-OR-ah-fee) suture of a vessel

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anhidrosis

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(an-hi-DROH-sis)
lack of sweating

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anorchidism

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(an-OR-kih-DIZ-um) absence of a testicle

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anorexia

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(a-noh-REK-see-ah)
an eating disorder characterized by the patient’s refusal to eat

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antacid

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(ant-AS-id)
agent that neutralizes acid

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antepartum

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(AN-tee-PAR-tum)
time before birth

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anti-inflammatory

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(AN-tee-in-FLA-mah-TOR-ee)
a drug that opposes inflammation

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antianginal

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(AN-tee-AN-jih-nal)
a drug that prevents or relieves the symptoms of angina pectoris

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antiarrhythmic

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(AN-tee-a-RITH-mik) a drug that opposes an irregular heartbeat

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antiarthritic

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(AN-tee-ar-THRIH-tik)
a drug that opposes joint inflammation

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antibiotic

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(an-tai-bai-OH-tik)
a drug that destroys or opposes the growth of microorganisms

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anticoagulant

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(AN-tee-coh-AG-yoo-lant)
drug that prevents the coagulation of blood

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anticonvulsant

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(AN-tee-kon-VUL-sant) a drug that opposes convulsions

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antiemetic

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(AN-tee-EE-met-ik) agent that prevents/relieves nausea or vomiting

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antihistamine

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(an-tee-HIS-tah-meen) a drug that opposes the effects of histamine

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antihypertensive

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(AN-tee-HAI-per-TEN-siv)
drug that opposes high blood pressure

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antipruritic

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(an-tee-pruh-RIH-tik)
a drug that prevents or relieves itching

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antispasmodic

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(AN-tee-spaz-MAW-dik) drug used to prevent spasms

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antitussive

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(an-tee-TUSS-iv)
a drug that prevents coughing

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anuria

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(an-YUR-ee-ah)
lack of urination

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anxiolytic

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(ANG-zee-oh-LIH-tik)
a drug that lessens anxiety

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aortalgia

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(AY-or-TAL-jah)
pain in the aorta

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aortic stenosis

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(ay-OR-tik stih-NOH-sis)
narrowing of the aorta

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aortorrhaphy

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(ay-or-TOR-ah-fee) suture of the aorta

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aphagia

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(ah-FAY-jah)
inability to eat

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aphakia

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(ah-FAY-kee-ia) absence of a lens

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aphasia

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(ah-FAY-zhah)
inability to speak

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apheresis

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(AH-fer-EE-sis)
general term for a process, similar to dialysis, that draws blood, removes something from it, then returns the rest of the blood to the patient

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aplastic anemia

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(AY-plas-tik ah-NEE-mee-ah) anemia caused by red blood cells not being formed in sufficient quantities

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apnea

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(AP-nee-yah)
cessation of breathing

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arrhythmia

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(ay-RITH-mee-ah) irregular heartbeat

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arteriogram

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(ar-TER-ee-oh-GRAM) record of an artery

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arteriolith

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(ar-TER-ee-oh-LITH) stone in an artery

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arteriopathy

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(ar-TER-ee-AW-pah-thee)
disease of the arteries

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arteriorrhaphy

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(ar-TER-ee-OR-ah-fee) suture of an artery

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arteriorrhexis

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(ar-TER-ee-oh-REK-sis) rupture of an artery

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arteriosclerosis

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(ar-TER-ee-oh-skleh-ROH-sis)
hardening of an artery

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arteritis

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(AR-ter-AI-tis) inflammation of the arteries

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arthralgia

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(ar-THRAL-jah)
joint pain

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arthritis

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(ar-THRAI-tis)
joint inflammation

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arthrocentesis

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(ar-throh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of a joint

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arthrodynia

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(ar-throh-DAI-nee-ah) joint pain

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arthrogram

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(AR-throh-gram)
visual record of a joint

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arthropathy

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(ar-THRAW-pah-thee) joint disease

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arthroplasty

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(AR-throh-PLAS-tee) reconstruction of a joint

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arthroscope

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(AR-throh-skohp) instrument for looking into a joint

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arthroscopy

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(ar-THRAW-skoh-pee) procedure of looking into a joint

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arthrotomy

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(ar-THRAW-toh-mee) incision into a joint

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ascites

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(ah-SAI-teez)
retention of fluid in the peritoneum

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aspermia

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(ay-SPER-mee-ah) condition characterized by a lack of sperm

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asthma

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(AZ-ma) a disease caused by episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway

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astigmatism

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(ah-STIG-mah-TIZ-um)
vision problem caused by the fact that light rays entering the eye aren’t focused on a single point in the back of the eye

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atelectasis

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(ah-tel-EK-ta-sis) incomplete expansion

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atherectomy

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(A-ther-EK-toh-mee) surgical removal of fatty plaque within an artery

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atherogenesis

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(A-ther-oh-JIN-eh-sis)
formation of fatty plaque on the wall of an artery

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atherosclerosis

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(A-ther-oh-skleh-ROH-sis) hardening of an artery due to buildup of fatty plaque

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atrial septal defect

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(AY-tree-al SEP-tal DEE-fekt)
flaw in the septum that divides the two atria of the heart

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atrophy

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(A-troh-fee) underdevelopment, decrease, or loss of muscle tissue

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audiogram

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(AW-dee-oh-GRAM) record produced by an audiometer

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audiologist

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(aw-dee-AW-loh-jist) hearing specialist

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audiometer

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(aw-dee-AW-meh-ter) instrument for measuring hearing

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audiometry

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(aw-dee-AW-meh-tree) procedure for measuring hearing

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aural

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(AW-ral)
pertaining to the ear

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auscultation

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(ah-skul-TAY-shun)

from the Latin word ausculto, meaning to listen; a doctor using a stethoscope is performing an auscultation

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autism

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(AW-tiz-um)

a psychiatric disorder characterized by the withdrawal from communication with others. The patient is focused only on the self

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autograft

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(AW-toh-GRAFT)
skin transplant taken from a different place on the patient’s body

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azoturia

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(AZ-oh-TUR-ee-ah) excess nitrogen in the urine

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balanitis

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(bal-ah-NAI-tis) inflammation of the penis

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balanorrhea

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(BAL-ah-noh-REE-ah) discharge from the penis

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Bronchodialator

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(bron-koh-DAI-lay-tor)
a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi

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benign prostate hyperplasia

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(beh-NAIN PROS-tayt HAI-per-PLAY-zhah)
noncancerous overdevelopment of the prostate; also known as enlarged prostate

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biopsy

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(BAI-op-see)
removal of tissue in order to examine it

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blepharitis

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(BLEF-ah-RAI-tis)
eyelid inflammation

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blepharoplasty

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(BLEF-ah-roh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of the eyelid

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blepharoplegia

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(BLEF-ah-roh-PLEE-jah) paralysis of the eyelid

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blepharoptosis

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(BLEF-ar-awp-TOH-sis) drooping eyelid

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blepharospasm

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(BLEF-ah-roh-SPAZ-um)
involuntary contraction of an eyelid

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blepharotomy

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(BLEF-ah-RAW-toh-mee)
incision into the eyelid

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blood pressure

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(blud PRESH-ir)
force exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels

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blood urea nitrogen

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(blud yoo-REE-ah NAI-troh-jun)
nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea; it is the product of the breakdown of amino acids for energy

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bradycardia

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(BRAY-dih-KAR-dee-ah)
slow heartbeat slow movement

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bradypnea

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(brad-ip-NEE-ah)
slow breathing

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bradytocia

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(BRAY-dih-TOH-shee-ah)
slow labor

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Braxton Hicks contraction

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(BRAKS-ton HIKS con-TRAK-shun)
sporadic contractions of the uterine muscles of women not in labor; also known as false labor

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bronchiectasis

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(bron-key-EK-ta-sis)
expansion of the bronchi

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bronchodilator

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medicine that dialators the bronchi

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bariatrics

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(BAR-ee-ah-triks)
branch of medicine dealing with weight issues

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bronchiolitis

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(bron-kee-yo-LAI-tis)
inflammation of the bronchiole

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bronchiogenic carcinoma

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(bron-kee-oh-JEN-ic car-si-NO-ma)
a cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi

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bradykinesia

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(brady-kin-EE-zhah)
slowness of movement

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bronchitis

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(bron-KAI-tis)
inflammation of the bronchi

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bulemia

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(boo-LEE-mee-ah)
an eating disorder characterized by overeating and usually followed by forced vomiting

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bronchoplasty

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(bron-koh-PLAS-tee)
reconstruction of a bronchus

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bronchoscopy

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(bron-KOS-koh-pee)
a procedure to look inside the bronchi

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bulimia

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(boo-LEE-mee-ah)
an eating disorder characterized by overeating and usually followed by forced vomiting

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bulla

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(BUL-lah)
from Latin, for bubble; a large blister

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bursitis

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(bur-SAI-tis)
inflammation of the bursa

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capnography

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(cap-NAH-gra-fee)
a procedure to record carbon dioxide levels

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capnometer

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(cap-NOM-eh-ter)
instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels

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cardiac arrest

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(KAR-dee-ak ah-REST),cessation of functional circulation

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cardiac catheterization

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(KAR-dee-ak KATH-eh-ter-ih-ZAY-shun)
the process of inserting a tube (catheter) into the heart

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cardiologist

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(KAR-dee-AW-loh-jist)
heart specialist

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cardiology

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(KAR-dee-AW-loh-jee)
branch of medicine dealing with the heart

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cardiomegaly

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(KAR-dee-oh-MEH-gah-lee)
enlarged heart

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cardiomyopathy

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(KAR-dee-oh-mai-AW-pah-thee)
disease of the heart muscle

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cardiopulmonary bypass

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(KAR-dee-oh-PUL-mon-AR-ee BAI-pas)
procedure that temporarily circulates and oxygenates a patient’s blood during a portion of heart surgery where the heart is stopped

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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(KAR-dee-oh-PUL-mon-air-ee ree-sus-ih-TAY-shun)
a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped

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cardiotocograph

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(KAR-dee-oh-TOH-koh-GRAF)
instrument for recording the fetal heart rate during labor

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cardiovascular

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(KAR-dee-oh-VAS-kyoo-lar)
pertaining to the heart and blood vessels

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cardioversion

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(KAR-dee-oh-VER-zhun),returning a heart to normal rhythm

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carpectomy

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(kar-PEK-toh-mee)
removal of all or part of the wrist

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cataract

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(KAT-ah-RAKT)
opacity (cloudiness) of the lens of the eye (from Latin, for waterfall)

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cathartic

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(kah-THAR-tik)
agent that produces bowel movements

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156
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cephalalgia

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(SEH-ful-AL-jah)
head pain

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cerebral angiography

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(seih-REE-bral AN-jee-AW-grah-fee)
procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain

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158
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cerebral palsy

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(seh-REE-bral PAL-zee)
paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement

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cerebrovascular accident

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(seh-REE-broh-VAS-kyoo-lar AK-sih-dent)
an accident involving the blood vessels of the brain

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cerumen impaction

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(SEH-roo-men im-PAK-shun)
buildup of ear wax blocking the ear canal

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161
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ceruminolytic

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(seh-ROO-min-oh-LIH-tik)
drug that aids in the breakdown of ear wax

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ceruminosis

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(seh-ROO-min-OH-sis)
excessive formation of ear wax

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cervicectomy

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(SER-vih-SEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the cervix

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cervicitis

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(SER-vih-SAI-tis)
inflammation of the cervix

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cervicocolpitis

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(SER-vih-koh-kol-PAI-tis)
inflammation of the cervix and vagina

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cervicodynia

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(sir-vih-koh-DAI-nee-ah)
neck pain

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167
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cesarean section

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(sih-SER-ee-an SEK-shun)
delivery of a baby through an incision made in the uterus

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168
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chemotherapy

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(KEE-moh-THER-ah-pee)
treatment using chemicals

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169
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cholangiogram

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(koh-LAN-jee-oh-gram)
record of the bile vessels (ducts)

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cholangiography

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(koh-LAN-jee-AW-grah-fee)
procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts)

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cholangiopancreatography

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(koh-LAN-jee-oh-PAN-kree-ah-TAW-grah-fee)
procedure for mapping the bile vessels (ducts) and pancreas

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cholangitis

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(KOH-lan-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the bile vessels (ducts)

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cholecystectomy

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(KOH-lay-sis-TEK-toh-me)
surgical removal of the bile (gall) bladder

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cholecystitis

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(KOH-lay-sis-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the bile (gall) bladder

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choledocholithectomy

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(KOH-ley-DOH-koh-lih-THEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a stone from the (common) bile duct

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choledocholithiasis

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(koh-lay-DOH-koh-lith-AI-ah-sis)
presence of a stone in the (common) bile duct

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cholelith

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(KOH-lay-lith)
gallstone; literally, a stone in the bile

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cholelithiasis

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(KOH-lay-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
presence of a gallstone

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179
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cholelithotripsy

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(KOH-lay-lih-THOH-trip-see)
crushing of bile (gall) stones

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180
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chondrectomy

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(kawn-DREK-toh-mee)
removal of cartilage

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181
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chondroma

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(kawn-DROH-mah)
a tumor-like growth of cartilage tissue

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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(KRON-ik ob-STRUKT-iv pul-mon-AIR-ee dih-ZEEZ)
a lung disease caused by the continual blockage of lung passages

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183
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cicatrix (plural cicatrices)

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(SIK-ah-triks)
from Latin, for scar; a scar

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184
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circulation

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(SIR-kyoo-LAY-shun)
moving of blood from the heart through the vessels and back to the heart

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circumcision

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(SIR-kum-SIH-zhun)
surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

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186
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cirrhosis

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(sir-OH-sis)
liver disease named for the change of color in the liver

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cochlear implant

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(KOH-klee-ar IM-plant)
electronic device that stimulates the cochlea; it can give the sense of sound to those who are profoundly deaf

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colitis

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(coh-LAI-tis)
inflammation of the colon

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189
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colonoscopy

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(COH-lon-AW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking at the colon

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colorectal carcinoma

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(COH-loh-REK-tal KAR-sih-NOH-mah)
cancerous tumor of the colon or rectum

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191
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colostomy

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(koh-LAW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening in the colon

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192
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colpopexy

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(KOL-poh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of the vagina

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colpoplasty

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(KOL-poh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the vagina

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colpoptosis

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(KOL-pawp-TOH-sis)
downward placement of the vagina

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colposcopy

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(kol-PAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for examining the vagina

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computed axial tomography (CAT or CT)

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(kom-PYOO-ted AK-see-al taw-MAW-grah-fee)
imaging procedure using a computer to produce cross sections along an axis

197
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computed tomography

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(kom-PYOO-ted tom-O-grah-fee)
an imaging procedure using a computer to “cut” or view “slices” of a patient’s organs

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conductive hearing loss

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(con-DUK-tiv HEER-ing loss)
sound does not get to the middle/inner ear (due to blockages)

199
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congestive heart failure

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(con-JES-tiv HART FAYL-yir)
heart failure characterized by the heart cavity being unable to pump all the blood out of it (congestive)

200
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conjunctivitis

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(con-JUNK-tih-VAI-tis)
inflammation of the conjunctiva (also known as pink eye)

201
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contraction

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(con-TRAK-shun)
shortening or tightening of a muscle (during labor, uterine muscles contract)

202
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corneal abrasion

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(KOR-nee-al a-BRAY-zhun)
scratch on the cornea

203
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corneal transplant

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(KOR-nee-al TRANZ-plant)
replacement of damaged cornea with donated tissue

204
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coronary artery bypass graft

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(KOR-ah-NAR-ee AR-ter-ee BAI-pas GRAFT)
borrowed piece of blood vessel used to bypass a blocked artery in the heart

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coronary artery bypass surgery

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(KOR-ah-NAR-ee AR-ter-ee BAI-pas SIR-jir-ee)
surgery to bypass a blocked artery in the heart

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corticotropin

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(KOR-tih-koh-TROH-pin)
shorter name for adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

207
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costalgia

A

(kaws-TAL-jah),rib pain

208
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costectomy

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(kaws-TEK-toh-mee)
removal of a rib

209
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costochondritis

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(KAW-stoh-kawn-DRAI-tis)
inflammation of the cartilage of the rib

210
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craniectomy

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(KRAY-nee-EK-toh-mee)
removal of a portion of the skull (bone is not replaced)

211
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craniotomy

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(KRAY-nee-AW-toh-mee)
removal of a portion of the skull (bone is later replaced)

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crust

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(krust)
dried substance (i.e., blood, pus) on the skin

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cryosurgery

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(KRAI-oh-SIR-juh-ree)
destruction of tissue through freezing

214
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cryptorchidism

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(krip-TOR-kih-DIZ-um)
hidden testicle

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culture & sensitivity

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(KUL-chur and sin-sih-TIH-vih-tee)
growing microorganisms in isolation in order to determine which drugs it might respond to

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cyanosis

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(SAI-ah-NOH-sis)
a bluish appearance to the skin; a sign that the tissue isn’t receiving enough oxygen

217
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cystectomy

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(sis-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the bladder

218
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cystocele

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(SIS-toh-seel)
hernia of the bladder

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cystodynia

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(SIS-toh-DAI-nee-ah)
pain in the bladder

220
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cystogram

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(SIS-toh-gram)
image of the bladder

221
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cystography

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(sis-TAW-grah-fee)
process for recording/imaging the bladder

222
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cystoplegia

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(SIS-toh-PLEE-jah)
bladder paralysis

223
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cystorrhexis

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(SIS-toh-REK-sis)
rupture of the bladder

224
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cystoscopy

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(sis-TAWS-koh-pee)
process for examining the bladder

225
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cytapheresis

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(SAI-tah-fer-EE-sis)
apheresis to remove cellular material

226
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decubitus ulcer

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(deh-KYOO-bih-tus UL-sir)
bed sore

227
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deep vein thrombosis

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(DEEP VAYN throm-BOH-sis)
the formation of a blood clot deep in the body, most commonly in the leg

228
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dementia

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(da-MEN-chah)
loss/decline in mental function

229
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dentalgia

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(den-TAL-jah)
tooth pain

230
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dentifrice

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(DEN-ti-fris)
toothpaste

231
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dentist

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(DEN-tist)
specialist in teeth

232
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dentistry

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(DEN-tis-tree)
branch of medicine dealing with teeth

233
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dermabrasion

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(der-mah-BRAY-zhun)
rubbing or scraping away the outer surface of skin

234
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dermatalgia

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(der-mah-TAL-jah)
skin pain

235
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dermatitis

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(der-mah-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the skin

236
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dermatoconiosis

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(der-ma-toh-COH-nee-oh-sis)
a skin condition caused by dirt

237
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dermatodynia

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(der-MA-toh-DAI-nee-ah)
skin pain

238
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dermatomycosis

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(der-mah-toh-mai-KOH-sis)
a fungal skin condition

239
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dermatosis

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(der-mah-TOH-sis)
skin condition

240
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dermopathy

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(der-MAW-pa-thee)
skin disease

241
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diabetes mellitus

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(DAI-ah-BEE-teez MEH-lih-tis)
metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia

242
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diaphoresis

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(DAI-ah-for-EE-sis)
profuse sweating

243
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diarrhea

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(DAI-ah-REE-ah)
passing of fluid or unformed feces

244
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digital rectal exam

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(DIJ-ih-tal REK-tal ek-ZAM)
examination of the prostate using a finger inserted into the rectum

245
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dipsogenic

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(DIP-soh-JIN-ik)
creating thirst

246
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diuresis

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(DAI-yur-EE-sis)
excessive urination

247
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diuretic

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(DAI-yur-IT-ik)
agent that causes urination

248
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duodenectomy

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(doo-AW-den-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the duodenum

249
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duodenitis

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(doo-AH-den-AI-tis)
inflammation of the duodenum

250
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dysentery

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(DIS-en-TER-ee)
another name for diarrhea

251
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dyskinesia

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(dis-kih-NEE-zhah)
inability to control movement

252
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dysmenorrhea

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(DIS-men-oh-REE-ah)
painful menstruation

253
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dyspepsia

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(dis-PEP-see-ah)
bad digestion

254
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dysphasia

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(dis-FAY-zhah)
difficulty speaking

255
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dyspnea

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(disp-NEE-ah)
difficulty breathing

256
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dysrhythmia

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(dis-RITH-mee-ah)
irregular heartbeat

257
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dystaxia

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(dis-TAK-see-ah)
poor coordination

258
Q

dystocia

A

(dis-TOH-shee-ah)
difficult labor

259
Q

dystonia

A

(dis-TOH-nee-ah)
poor muscle tone

260
Q

dysuria

A

(dis-YUR-ee-ah)
painful urination

261
Q

ear lavage

A

(ee-ir lah-VAJ)
rinsing/washing the external ear canal (usually to remove ear wax); from Latin, for to wash, bathe

262
Q

ecchymosis

A

(eh-kih-MOH-sis)
from Greek, for to pour out; a larger bruise

263
Q

echocardiogram

A

(EK-oh-KAR-dee-oh-GRAM)
image of the heart produced using sound waves; it is the same procedure as an ultrasound performed on a pregnant woman, but done on the heart

264
Q

echocardiography

A

(EK-oh-KAR-dee-AW-grah-fee)
use of sound waves to produce an image of the heart

265
Q

eclampsia

A

(eh-KLAMP-see-ah)
severe, life-threatening complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures

266
Q

ectopic pregnancy

A

(ek-TOP-ik PREG-nan-see)
implantation of a fertilized egg in a place other than the uterus

267
Q

eczema

A

(EK-zeh-mah)
from Greek, for to boil over; a red, itchy rash that may weep or ooze, then become crusted and scaly

268
Q

efferent nerve

A

(EH-fir-ent nirv)
a nerve that carries impulses away from the central nervous system

269
Q

electrocardiogram

A

(eh-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-oh-GRAM)
record of the electrical currents of the heart

270
Q

electrocardiography

A

(eh-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-AW-grah-fee)
procedure for recording the electrical currents of the heart

271
Q

electroencephalography

A

(eh-LEK-troh-in-SEH-fah-LAW-grah-fee)
procedure used to examine the electrical activity of the brain

272
Q

embolism

A

(EM-boh-LIZ-um)
blockage in a blood vessel caused by an embolus

273
Q

embolus

A

(EM-boh-lus)
mass of matter present in the blood

274
Q

emphysema

A

(em-fi-ZEE-ma)
a disease that causes the alveoli to lose their elasticity; patients can inhale but have difficulty exhaling

275
Q

encephalitis

A

(en-SEF-ah-LAI-tis)
inflammation of the brain

276
Q

encephalocele

A

(en-SEF-ah-loh-SEEL)
hernia of the brain (normally through a defect in the skull)

277
Q

encephalopathy

A

(en-SEF-ah-LAW-pah-thee)
disease of the brain

278
Q

endarterectomy

A

(END-ar-ter-EK-toh-me)
surgical removal of the inside of an artery

279
Q

endocarditis

A

(EN-doh-kar-DAI-tis)
inflammation of the tissue lining the inside of the heart

280
Q

endocardium

A

(EN-doh-KAR-dee-um)
tissue lining the inside of the heart

281
Q

endocrine

A

(EN-doh-krin)
secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)

282
Q

endocrinologist

A

(EN-doh-krih-NAW-loh-jist)
specialist in internal secretions

283
Q

endometriosis

A

(EN-doh-MEE-tree-OH-sis)
condition in which endometrium cells appear and grow outside the uterus

284
Q

endometrium

A

(EN-doh-MEE-tree-um)
inner layer of uterine tissue

285
Q

endoscopy

A

(en-DAW-skoh-pee)
procedure of looking inside

286
Q

endotracheal intubation

A

(en-doh-TRAY-kee-al in-too-BAY-shun)
insertion of a tube inside the trachea

287
Q

enuresis

A

(EN-yur-EE-sis)
involuntary urination

288
Q

epicardium

A

(EH-pee-KAR-dee-um)
tissue lining the outside of the heart

289
Q

epidermal

A

(eh-pi-DER-mal)
pertaining to the skin

290
Q

epidural hematoma

A

(EH-pi-DIR-al HEE-mah-TOH-mah)
a hematoma located on top of the dura

291
Q

epilepsy

A

(eh-pih-LEP-see)
a disease marked by seizures

292
Q

epinephrine

A

(EH-pee-NEF-rin)
hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (from Greek; see also adrenaline)

293
Q

episiorrhaphy

A

(eh-PEE-zee-OR-ah-fee)
suture of the vulva

294
Q

episiotomy

A

(eh-PEE-zee-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the vulva

295
Q

epistaxis

A

(ep-ee-STAKS-is)
nosebleed

296
Q

erythema

A

(eh-rih-THEE-ma)
redness

297
Q

erythrocyanosis

A

(eh-RITH-roh-SAI-an-OH-sis)
a red and/or blue discoloration of the skin

298
Q

erythrocyte

A

(eh-RIH-throh-SAIT)
red blood cell

299
Q

erythroderma

A

(eh-RIH-throh-DER-ma)
red skin

300
Q

esophagitis

A

(eh-SAWF-ah-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the esophagus

301
Q

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

A

(eh-SAWF-ah-goh-GAS-stroh-DOO-aw-den-AW-skoh-pee)

procedure for looking inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

302
Q

esophagoscopy

A

(eh-SAW-fah-GAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking inside the esophagus

303
Q

esotropia

A

(AY-soh-TROH-pee-ah)
inward turning of the eye, toward the nose

304
Q

euglycemia

A

(YOO-glai-SEE-mee-ah)
good blood sugar

305
Q

eupnea

A

(YOOP-nee-yah)
good/normal breathing

306
Q

euthyroid

A

(YOO-thai-royd)
a normal functioning thyroid

307
Q

exophthalmos

A

(EKS-of-THAL-mus)
protrusion of the eye out of the eye socket

308
Q

exotropia

A

(EKS-oh-TROH-pee-ah)
outward turning of the eye, away from the nose

309
Q

expectorant

A

(eks-PEK-tor-ant)
a drug that encourages expulsion of material from the lungs

310
Q

expectoration

A

(eks-pec-tor-A-shun)
coughing or spitting material out of the lungs

311
Q

extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

A

(EKS-trah-cor-POR-ee-al shok wayv LIH-thoh-TRIP-see)
breakdown of kidney stones using sound waves generated outside the body

312
Q

fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

A

(FEE-kal ah-KULT blud test)
test of feces to discover blood not visibly apparent

313
Q

fetometry

A

(fee-TAW-meh-tree)
procedure for measuring the fetus

314
Q

fissure

A

(FIH-zhur)
a crack in the skin

315
Q

fistula

A

(FIS-tyoo-la)
any abnormal passageway in the body that shouldn’t be there

316
Q

flatus

A

(FLAH-tus)
medical term for passing gas

317
Q

fracture

A

(FRAK-shur)
a bone break

318
Q

gastralgia

A

(gas-TRAL-jah)
stomach pain

319
Q

gastrectomy

A

(gas-TREK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the stomach

320
Q

gastritis

A

(gas-TRAI-tis)
inflammation of the stomach

321
Q

gastroduodenostomy

A

(GAS-troh-doo-AH-den-AW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening between the stomach and the duodenum

322
Q

gastrodynia

A

(GAS-troh-DAI-nee-ah)
stomach pain

323
Q

gastroenteritis

A

(GAS-troh-EN-ter-AI-tis)
inflammation of the stomach and intestines

324
Q

gastroenterologist

A

(GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jist)
specialist in the stomach and intestines

325
Q

gastroenterology

A

(GAS-troh-EN-ter-AW-loh-jee)
study of the stomach and intestines

326
Q

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A

(GAS-troh-eh-SOF-ah-JEE-al REE-fluks dih-ZEEZ)
disease in which acid comes up from the stomach and damages the esophagus

327
Q

gastroscopy

A

(gas-TRAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking at the stomach

328
Q

gingivitis

A

(JIN-jih-VAI-tis)
inflammation of the gums

329
Q

gingivostomatitis

A

(JIN-jih-voh-STOH-mah-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the mouth and gums

330
Q

glomerulonephritis

A

(gloh-MER-yoo-loh-neh-FRAI-tis)
inflammation of the kidneys involving primarily the glomeruli

331
Q

glossorrhaphy

A

(glaws-OR-ah-fee)
suture of the tongue

332
Q

glucosuria

A

(GLOO-koh-SOO-ree-ah)
sugar in the urine

333
Q

goiter

A

(GOY-ter)
swollen thyroid gland

334
Q

gonadotropin

A

(goh-NAD-oh-TROH-pin)
hormone that stimulates the gonads

335
Q

gonads

A

(GOH-nadz)
the pair of organs used for sexual reproduction; testicles in males and ovaries in females

336
Q

gonorrhea

A

(GAW-noh-REE-ah)
discharge from the gonads

337
Q

gravida

A

(GRAH-vid-ah)
another term for pregnant

338
Q

gynecologist

A

(GAI-neh-KAW-loh-jist)
specialist in medical issues specific to women

339
Q

gynecology

A

(GAI-neh-KAW-loh-jee)
study of medical issues specific to women

340
Q

hematemesis

A

(HEM-at-EM-eh-sis)
vomiting blood

341
Q

hematocrit

A

(hee-MAT-oh-krit)
test to judge or separate the blood; used to determine the ratio of red blood cells to total blood volume

342
Q

hematology

A

(HEE-mah-TAW-loh-jee)
study of the blood

343
Q

hematoma

A

(HEE-mah-TOH-mah)
mass of blood within an organ, cavity, or tissue

344
Q

hematopoiesis

A

(heh-MAH-toh-poh-EE-sis)
formation of blood cells

345
Q

hematuria

A

(HEE-mah-TUR-ee-ah)
bloody urination

346
Q

heminephrectomy

A

(HEH-mee-neh-FREK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of half a kidney

347
Q

hemodialysis

A

(HEE-moh-dai-AL-ah-sis)
procedure for removing waste from the bloodstream

348
Q

hemolysis

A

(hee-MAW-lih-sis)
breakdown of blood cells

349
Q

hemolytic anemia

A

(HEE-moh-LIH-tik ah-NEE-mee-ah)
anemia caused by the destruction of red blood cells

350
Q

hemophilia

A

(HEE-moh-FEE-lee-ah)
condition in which the blood doesn’t clot, thus causing excessive bleeding

351
Q

hemoptysis

A

(heem-op-TIS-is)
coughing up blood

352
Q

hemorrhage

A

(HEM-oh-RIJ)
excessive blood loss

353
Q

hemorrhoid

A

(HEM-oh-ROID)
inflammation of the veins surrounding the anus

354
Q

hemorrhoidectomy

A

(HEM-oh-roi-DEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of hemorrhoids

355
Q

hemothorax

A

(heem-oh-THOR-aks)
blood in the chest

356
Q

hepatitis

A

(HEH-pah-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the liver

357
Q

hepatomegaly

A

(heh-PAT-oh-MEG-ah-lee)
enlargement of the liver

358
Q

hepatosplenomegaly

A

(heh-PAT-oh-SPLEE-noh-MEH-gah-lee)
enlargement of the liver and spleen

359
Q

hernia

A

(HER-nee-ah)
rupture or protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it

360
Q

herniorrhaphy

A

(her-nee-OR-ah-fee)
suture of a hernia

361
Q

heterograft

A

(HEH-ter-oh-GRAFT)
skin transplant taken from a species other than the patient’s

362
Q

hidradenitis

A

(hih-dra-deh-NAI-tis)
inflammation of the sweat glands

363
Q

hidradenoma

A

(hih-drad-eh-NOH-mah)
tumor of the sweat gland

364
Q

hidropoiesis

A

(hih-droh-poh-EE-sis)
the formation of sweat

365
Q

homograft

A

(HOH-moh-GRAFT)
skin transplant taken from another member of the patient’s species

366
Q

hydrarthrosis

A

(hai-drar-THROH-sis)
water (fluid) in a joint

367
Q

hydrocele

A

(HAI-droh-SEEL)
fluid-filled mass in a testicle

368
Q

hydrocephaly

A

(HAI-droh-SEH-fah-lee)
abnormal accumulation of spinal fluid in the brain

369
Q

hydronephrosis

A

(HAI-droh-neh-FROH-sis)
kidney condition caused by the obstruction of urine flow

370
Q

hydrophobia

A

(HAI-droh-FOH-bee-ah)
fear of water

371
Q

hypercapnia

A

(hai-per-CAP-nee-yah)
condition of having excessive carbon dioxide in the blood

372
Q

hypercarbia

A

(hai-per-CAR-bee-yah)
excessive carbon dioxide

373
Q

hyperemesis

A

(HAI-per-EM-eh-sis)
excessive vomiting

374
Q

hyperemesis gravidarum

A

(HAI-per-eh-MEE-sis GRAV-ih-DAR-um)
excessive pregnancy-related vomiting; an extreme form of the more common morning sickness

375
Q

hyperglycemia

A

(HAI-per-glai-SEE-mee-ah)
high blood sugar

376
Q

hyperhidrosis

A

(hai-per-hih-DROH-sis)
excessive sweating

377
Q

hyperkeratosis

A

(hai-per-ker-ah-TOH-sis)
excessive growth of horny skin

378
Q

hyperkinesia

A

(hai-per-kih-NEE-zhah)
increase in muscle movement or activity

379
Q

hyperlipidemia

A

(HAI-per-lih-pih-DEE-mee-ah)
excessive fat in the blood

380
Q

hypermelanosis

A

(hai-per-mel-an-OH-sis)
excessive melanin in the skin

381
Q

hyperopia

A

(HAI-per-OH-pee-ah)
farsightedness

382
Q

hyperparathyroidism

A

(HAI-per-PAR-ah-THAI-roid-IZM)
overproduction by the parathyroid glands

383
Q

hyperpigmentation

A

(hai-per-pig-men-TAY-shun)
excessive pigment in the skin

384
Q

hyperpituitarism

A

(HAI-per-pih-TOO-ih-tar-IZM)
overfunctioning of the pituitary gland

385
Q

hyperpnea

A

(hai-perp-NEE-ah)
heavy breathing

386
Q

hypertension

A

(HAI-per-TEN-shun)
high blood pressure

387
Q

hyperthyroidism

A

(HAI-per-THAI-roid-IZM)
overproduction by the thyroid

388
Q

hypertrichosis

A

(HAI-per-trih-KOH-sis)
excessive growth of hair

389
Q

hypertrophy

A

(hai-PER-troh-fee)
overdevelopment of muscle tissue

390
Q

hyperventilation

A

(hai-per-ven-ti-LAY-shun)
overbreathing; condition of having too much air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypocapnia

391
Q

hypocapnia

A

(hai-poh-CAP-nee-yah)
insufficient carbon dioxide

392
Q

hypocarbia

A

(hai-poh-CAR-bee-yah)
insufficient carbon dioxide

393
Q

hypodermic

A

(hai-poh-DER-mik)
pertaining to beneath the skin

394
Q

hypoglycemia

A

(HAI-poh-glai-SEE-mee-ah)
low blood sugar

395
Q

hypoglycemic

A

(HAI-poh-glai-SEE-mik)
pertaining to low blood sugar

396
Q

hypohidrosis

A

(hai-poh-hih-DROH-sis)
diminished sweating

397
Q

hypomagnesemia

A

(HAI-poh-MAG-nee-SEE-mee-ah)
deficient magnesium in the blood

398
Q

hypomelanosis

A

(hai-poh-mel-an-OH-sis)
diminished melanin in the skin

399
Q

hypoparathyroidism

A

(HAI-poh-PAR-ah-THAI-roid-IZM)
underproduction by the parathyroid

400
Q

hypophysectomy

A

(hai-POF-is-EK-toh-mee)
removal of the pituitary gland

401
Q

hypopigmentation

A

(hai-poh-pig-men-TAY-shun)
diminished pigment in the skin

402
Q

hypopituitarism

A

(HAI-poh-pih-TOO-ih-tar-IZM)
condition caused by the undersecretion of the pituitary gland

403
Q

hypopnea

A

(hai-POP-nee-ah)
shallow breathing

404
Q

hypospadias

A

(HAI-poh-SPAY-dee-as)
birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside, instead of the end, of the penis

405
Q

hypotension

A

(HAI-poh-TEN-shun)
low blood pressure

406
Q

hypothyroidism

A

(HAI-poh-THAI-roid-IZM)
underproduction by the thyroid

407
Q

hypotonia

A

(hai-poh-TOH-nee-yah)
decrease in muscle tone or tightness

408
Q

hypoventilation

A

(hai-poh-ven-ti-LAY-shun)
underbreathing; condition of having too little air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypercapnia

409
Q

hypoxemia

A

(hai-poks-EEM-ee-yah)
insufficient oxygen in the blood

410
Q

hypoxia

A

(hai-POKS-ee-yah)
insufficient oxygen

411
Q

hysteralgia

A

(HIS-ter-AL-jah)
pain in the uterus

412
Q

hysterectomy

A

(HIS-ter-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the uterus

413
Q

hysterocele

A

(HIS-ter-oh-SEEL)
hernia of the uterus

414
Q

hysterodynia

A

(HIS-ter-oh-DAI-nee-ah)
pain in the uterus

415
Q

hysteropexy

A

(HIS-ter-oh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of the uterus

416
Q

hysteroptosis

A

(HIS-ter-awp-TOH-sis)
downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina

417
Q

hysterorrhexis

A

(HIS-ter-oh-REK-sis)
rupture of the uterus

418
Q

hysterosalpingectomy

A

(HIS-ter-oh-SAL-pin-JEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the uterus and fallopian tube

419
Q

hysterosalpingogram

A

(HIS-ter-oh-sal-PIN-goh-gram)
record of the uterus and fallopian tubes

420
Q

hysteroscope

A

(HIS-ter-oh-SKOHP)
instrument for examining the uterus

421
Q

hysteroscopy

A

(HIS-ter-AW-skoh-pee)
procedure for examining the uterus

422
Q

hysterotomy

A

(HIS-ter-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the uterus

423
Q

ichthyosis

A

(ik-thee-OH-sis)
a condition in which the skin is dry and scaly, resembling fish scales

424
Q

icterus

A

(IK-ter-us)
see jaundice

425
Q

ileostomy

A

(IH-lee-AW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening in the ileum

426
Q

immunocompromised

A

(ih-MYOO-noh-COM-proh-MAIZD)
having an immune system incapable of responding normally and completely to a pathogen or disease

427
Q

immunodeficiency

A

(ih-MYOO-noh-deh-FIH-shin-see)
immune system with decreased or compromised response to disease-causing organisms

428
Q

immunosuppression

A

(ih-MYOO-noh-suh-PREH-shun)
reduction in the activity of the body’s immune system

429
Q

impetigo

A

(im-peh-TAI-goh)
from Latin, for to attack; a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin

430
Q

in vitro fertilization

A

(in VEE-troh FER-tih-lih-ZAY-shun)
fertilization of an egg done in a test tube

431
Q

incision and drainage (I&D)

A

(in-SIH-zhun and DRAY-nij)
to cut into a wound to allow trapped infected liquid to drain

432
Q

incontinence

A

(in-CON-tih-nentz)
inability to control urination

433
Q

induced abortion

A

(in-DOOST ah-BOR-shun)
the intentional termination of pregnancy

434
Q

inferior vena cava

A

(in-FEER-ee-or VEE-nah CAY-vah)
portion of the vena cava that gathers blood from the lower portion of the body

435
Q

insulin

A

(IN-suh-lin)
hormone secreted by the pancreas that controls the metabolism and uptake of sugar and fats

436
Q

insulinoma

A

(IN-suh-lin-OH-mah)
tumor that secretes insulin (found in the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas)

437
Q

intracerebral hematoma

A

(IN-trah-seh-REE-bral HEE-mah-TOH-mah)
a hematoma located inside the brain

438
Q

intradermal

A

(in-trah-DER-mal)
pertaining to inside the skin

439
Q

intraocular lens implant

A

(IN-trah-AW-kyoo-lar lenz IM-plant)
insertion of a new lens inside the eye

440
Q

intravitreal antibiotic

A

(IN-trah-VEE-tree-al AN-tai-bai-AW-tik)
antibiotic administered directly into the vitreous gel liquid

441
Q

iridectomy

A

(EAR-id-EK-toh-mee)
removal of the iris

442
Q

iridopathy

A

(EAR-ih-DOP-ah-thee)
disease of the iris

443
Q

iridotomy

A

(EAR-id-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the iris

444
Q

iritis

A

(ai-RAI-tis)
inflammation of the iris

445
Q

iron deficiency anemia

A

(AI-ern deh-FIH-shin-see ah-NEE-mee-ah)
anemia caused by inadequate iron intake

446
Q

ischemia

A

(ih-SKEE-mee-ah)
blockage of blood flow to an organ

447
Q

jaundice

A

(JAWN-dis)
yellowing of skin, tissue, and fluids caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the blood

448
Q

jejunostomy

A

(JE-joo-NAW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening in the jejunum

449
Q

keloid

A

(KEE-loid)
overgrowth of scar tissue

450
Q

keratalgia

A

(KEH-rah-TAL-jah)
pain in the cornea

451
Q

keratogenic

A

(keh-RA-toh-jen-ik)
causing horny tissue development

452
Q

keratopathy

A

(KEH-ra-TOP-ah-thee)
disease of the cornea

453
Q

keratoplasty

A

(ker-A-toh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the cornea

454
Q

keratosis

A

(keh-rah-TOH-sis)
horny tissue condition

455
Q

keratotomy

A

(KER-ah-TAW-toh-mee)
incision into the cornea

456
Q

kidney dialysis

A

(KID-nee dai-AL-ah-sis)
procedure for removing waste from the blood (an alternative name for hemodialysis)

457
Q

kleptomania

A

(KLEP-toh-MAY-nee-ah)
desire to steal

458
Q

kyphosis

A

(kai-FOH-sis)
humped back—abnormal forward curvature of the upper spine

459
Q

laparocele

A

(LAP-ar-oh-seel)
abdominal hernia

460
Q

laparonephrectomy

A

(LAP-ah-roh-neh-FREK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a kidney through the abdomen

461
Q

laparoscope

A

(LAP-ar-oh-skohp)
instrument for looking inside the abdomen

462
Q

laparoscopic surgery

A

(LAP-rah-SKAW-pik SIR-jir-ee)
use of a laparoscope to perform minimally invasive surgery

463
Q

laparoscopy

A

(LAP-ar-AW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking inside the abdomen

464
Q

laryngectomy

A

(la-rin-JEK-toe-mee)
removal of the larynx

465
Q

laryngitis

A

(la-rin-JAI-tis),
nflammation of the larynx

466
Q

laryngotracheobronchitis

A

(la-rin-go-tray-key-o-bron-KAI-tis)
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

467
Q

leukemia

A

(loo-KEE-mee-ah)
cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by the abnormal increase in white blood cells

468
Q

leukocyte

A

(LOO-koh-sait)
white blood cell

469
Q

leukoderma

A

(loo-koh-DER-mah)
white skin

470
Q

leukopenia

A

(LOO-koh-PEE-nee-ah)
deficiency in white blood cells

471
Q

lipectomy

A

(lih-PEK-toh-mee)
removal of fatty tissue

472
Q

liposuction

A

(LAI-poh-SUK-shun)
removal of fatty tissue using a vacuum

473
Q

lithectomy

A

(lih-THEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a stone in the bladder

474
Q

lithotripsy

A

(LIH-thoh-TRIP-see)
breakdown of a stone

475
Q

lobectomy

A

(loh-BEK-toh-mee)
removal of a lobe

476
Q

lordosis

A

(lor-DOH-sis)
swayback—abnormal forward curvature of the lower spine

477
Q

lumbar puncture

A

(LUM-bar PUNK-chir)
inserting a needle into the lumbar region of the spine in order to collect spinal fluid

478
Q

lymphadenectomy

A

(lim-FAD-eh-NEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a lymph gland (node)

479
Q

lymphadenitis

A

(LIM-fad-eh-NAI-tis)
inflammation of a lymph gland (node)

480
Q

lymphadenopathy

A

(lim-FAD-eh-NAW-pah-thee)
any disease of a lymph gland (node); used to refer to noticeably swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck

481
Q

lymphadenotomy

A

(lim-FAD-eh-NAW-toh-mee)
incision into a lymph gland (node)

482
Q

lymphangiography

A

(lim-FAN-jee-AW-grah-fee)
procedure to study the lymph vessels

483
Q

lymphangitis

A

(LIM-fan-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the lymph vessels

484
Q

lymphedema

A

(LIMF-ah-DEE-mah)
swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph

485
Q

lymphocyte

A

(LIM-foh-SAIT),
lymph cell

485
Q
A
486
Q

lymphoma

A

(lim-FOH-mah)
tumor originating in lymphocytes

HIM 111/112 Medical Terminology I&II (12 decks)

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