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macule

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(MA-kyool)
“from Latin, for spot or stain; small, flat, discolored area (freckle)”

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malignant melanoma

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(ma-LIG-nant meh-lah-NOH-mah)

“a harmful tumor of melanin cells”

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mammogram

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(MAM-oh-GRAM)

“record of a breast exam”

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mammoplasty

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(MAM-oh-PLAS-tee)

“surgical reconstruction of a breast”

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mastalgia

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(mas-TAL-jah)
“breast pain”

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mastectomy

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(mas-TEK-toh-mee)
“surgical removal of a breast”

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mastitis

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(mas-TAI-tis)
“inflammation of the breast”

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mastopexy

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(MAS-toh-PEK-see)

“surgical fixation of a breast”

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mastoptosis

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(MAS-top-TOH-sis)
“downward displacement (drooping) of the breast”

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meningitis

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(MEH-nin-JAI-tus)
“inflammation of the meninges”

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meningocele

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(meh-NIN-goh-seel)
“a hernia of the meninges”

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menopause

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(MEN-oh-pawz)
“cessation of menstruation”

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menorrhagia

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(MEN-oh-RAY-jah)
“excessive menstrual flow”

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menorrhalgia

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(MEN-oh-RAL-jah)

“painful menstruation”

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metrorrhagia

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(MEH-troh-RAY-jah)
“menstrual bleeding at irregular times”

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miosis

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(mai-OH-sis),
“abnormal contraction of the pupil (from Greek, for to lessen)”

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miotic

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(mai-AW-tik)
“drug that causes the abnormal contraction of the pupil”

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mononucleosis

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(MAW-noh-NOO-klee-OH-sis)
“condition characterized by an abnormally large number of mononuclear leukocytes”

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mucolytic

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(myoo-koh-LIT-ik)
“a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus”

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murmur

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(MIR-mir)
“abnormal heart sound”

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muscular dystrophy

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(MUS-kyoo-lar DIS-troh-fee)
“disorder characterized by poor muscle development”

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myalgia

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(mai-AL-jah)
“muscle pain”

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mycodermatitis

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(mai-koh-der-mah-TAI-tis)
“inflammation of the skin caused by fungus”

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mydriasis

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(mi-DRAI-ah-sis)
“abnormal dilation of the pupil”

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mydriatic

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(MID-ree-AT-ik)
“drug that causes the abnormal dilation of the pupil”

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myectomy

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(mai-EK-toh-mee)
“removal of muscle”

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myelitis

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(MAI-el-AI-tis)
“inflammation of the spinal cord”

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myelogram

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(MAI-el-oh-gram)
“image of the spinal cord, usually done using x-ray”

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myeloma

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(MAI-eh-LOH-mah)
“cancerous tumor of the bone marrow”

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myocardial infarction

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(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-al in-FARK-shun)
death of heart muscle tissue

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myocardial ischemia

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(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-al ih-SKEE-mee-ah)
blockage of blood to the heart muscle

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myocarditis

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(MAI-oh-kar-DAI-tis)
inflammation of the heart muscle

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myocardium

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(MAI-oh-KAR-dee-um)
heart muscle tissue

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myolysis

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(mai-AW-lih-sis)
loss of muscle tissue

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myoma

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(mai-OH-mah)
a muscle tumor

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myomectomy

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(MAI-oh-MEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a tumor in the muscle (usually refers to the muscle of the uterine wall)

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myometrium

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(MAI-oh-MEE-tree-um)
the middle layer of uterine muscle tissue

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myopathy

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(mai-AW-pah-thee)
muscle disease

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myopia

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(mai-OH-pee-ah)
nearsightedness

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myoplasty

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(MAI-oh-PLAS-tee)
muscle reconstruction

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myorrhaphy

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(mai-OR-ah-fee)
muscle suture

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myosarcoma

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(MAI-oh-sar-KOH-mah)
a cancerous muscle tumor

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myosarcoma

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(MAI-oh-sar-KOH-mah)
a cancerous muscle tumor

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myositis

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(MAI-oh-SAI-tis)
muscle inflammation

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myositis

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(MAI-oh-SAI-tis)
muscle inflammation

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myotomy

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(mai-AW-toh-mee)
incision into muscle

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myotomy

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(mai-AW-toh-mee)
incision into muscle

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myringitis

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(MIR-in-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the eardrum

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myringitis

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(MIR-in-JAI-tis)
inflammation of the eardrum

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myringomycosis

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(mir-IN-goh-mai-KOH-sis)
fungal condition of the eardrum

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myringomycosis

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(mir-IN-goh-mai-KOH-sis)
fungal condition of the eardrum

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myringoplasty

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(mir-IN-goh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

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myringoplasty

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(mir-IN-goh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

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myringotomy

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(mir-in-GAW-toh-mee)
incision into the eardrum

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myringotomy

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(mir-in-GAW-toh-mee)
incision into the eardrum

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myxedema

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(MIX-eh-DEE-mah)
swelling of the skin caused by deposits under the skin

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myxedema

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(MIX-eh-DEE-mah)
swelling of the skin caused by deposits under the skin

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narcolepsy

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(NAR-coh-LEP-see)
a disease characterized by sudden, uncontrolled sleepiness

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narcolepsy

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(NAR-coh-LEP-see)
a disease characterized by sudden, uncontrolled sleepiness

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nasogastric tube

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(NAY-soh-GAS-trik TOOB)
tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

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nasogastric tube

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(NAY-soh-GAS-trik TOOB)
tube inserted through the nose into the stomach

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nasolacrimal

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(NAY-zoh-LAH-krih-mal)
pertaining to the nose and tear system

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nasolacrimal

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(NAY-zoh-LAH-krih-mal) pertaining to the nose and tear system

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natal

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(NAY-tal)
pertaining to birth

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natal

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(NAY-tal)
pertaining to birth

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nebulizer

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(neh-byoo-LAI-zir)
a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a “cloud” or mist that is inhaled by the patient

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nebulizer

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(neh-byoo-LAI-zir)
a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a “cloud” or mist that is inhaled by the patient

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necrosis

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(neh-KROH-sis)
tissue death

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necrosis

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(neh-KROH-sis)
tissue death

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neonatal

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(NEE-oh-NAY-tal)
pertaining to new birth (normally the first 28 days after birth)

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neonatal

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(NEE-oh-NAY-tal)
pertaining to new birth (normally the first 28 days after birth)

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neonatologist

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(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the neonatal period

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neonatologist

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(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jist)

specialist in the neonatal period

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neonatology

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(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jee)

study of the neonatal period

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neonatology

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(NEE-oh-nay-TAW-loh-jee)

study of the neonatal period

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nephralgia

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(neh-FRAL-jah)

pain in the kidney

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nephralgia

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(neh-FRAL-jah)
pain in the kidney

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nephrectomy

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

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nephrectomy

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

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nephritis

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(neh-FRAI-tis)
inflammation of the kidney

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nephritis

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(neh-FRAI-tis)
inflammation of the kidney

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nephrolithiasis

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(NEH-froh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
the presence of stones in the kidney

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nephrolithiasis

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(NEH-froh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
the presence of stones in the kidney

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nephrolithotomy

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(NEH-froh-lih-THAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone

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nephrolithotomy

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(NEH-froh-lih-THAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone

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nephrologist

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(neh-FRAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the kidneys

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nephrologist

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(neh-FRAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the kidneys

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nephrology

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(neh-FRAW-loh-jee)
study of the kidneys

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nephrology

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(neh-FRAW-loh-jee)
study of the kidneys

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nephromalacia

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(NEH-froh-mah-LAY-shah)
abnormal softening of a kidney

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nephromalacia

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(NEH-froh-mah-LAY-shah)
abnormal softening of a kidney

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nephromegaly

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(NEH-froh-MEG-ah-lee)
abnormal enlargement of a kidney

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nephromegaly

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(NEH-froh-MEG-ah-lee)
abnormal enlargement of a kidney

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nephropathy

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(neh-FRAW-pah-thee)
any kidney disease

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nephropathy

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(neh-FRAW-pah-thee)
any kidney disease

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nephropexy

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(NEH-froh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a kidney

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nephroptosis

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(nef-rop-TOH-sis)
downward displacement of a kidney

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nephroscopy

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(ne-FRAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for examining a kidney

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nephrosis

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(neh-FROH-sis)
kidney condition

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nephrosonography

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(NEF-roh-soh-NAW-grah-fee)
procedure for imaging a kidney using sound waves

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nephrosplenopexy

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(NEF-roh-SPLEE-noh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of the spleen and a kidney

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nephrostomy

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(neh-FRAW-stoh-mee)
creation of an opening in a kidney

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nephrotomy

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(neh-FRAW-toh-mee)
incision into a kidney to remove a stone

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nephrotoxin

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(NEH-froh-TOK-sin)
an agent poisonous to the kidney

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neuralgia

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(nur-AL-jah)
nerve pain

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neurectomy

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(nir-EK-toh-mee)
removal of a nerve

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neuritis

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(nir-AI-tis)
nerve inflammation

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neurolysis

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(nir-AW-lih-sis) destruction of nerve tissue

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neuropathy

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(nir-AW-pah-thee)
disease of the nervous system

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neuroplasty

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(NIR-oh-PLAS-tee)
reconstruction of a nerve

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neurorrhaphy

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(nir-OR-ah-fee)
suturing of a nerve (often the severed ends of a nerve)

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neurosis

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(neh-ROH-sis)
a nerve condition

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nevus

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(NEE-vus)
from Latin, for birthmark or mole; a mole

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nodule

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(NAWD-jyool)
a solid mass that extends deep into the skin

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nystagmus

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(nih-STAG-mus)
involuntary back-and-forth movement of the eyes (from Greek, for to nod)

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obstetrician

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(OB-steh-TRIH-shun)
specialist in pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

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obstetrics

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(ob-STEH-triks)
branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery of newborns

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occlusion

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(oh-KLOO-zhun)
closing or blockage of a passage

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oculopathy

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(AW-kyoo-LAW-pah-thee)
disease of the eye

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odontalgia

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(OH-dawn-TAL-jah)
tooth pain

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odontectomy

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(oh-dawn-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a tooth

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odontodynia

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(oh-DAWN-toh-DAI-nee-ah)
tooth pain

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oligomenorrhea

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(AW-lih-goh-MEN-oh-REE-ah)
infrequent or light menstrual periods

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oliguria

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(aw-lih-GYIR-ee-ah)
low urine output

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onychectomy

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(aw-nik-EK-toh-mee)
removal of a nail

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onychia

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(oh-NIK-ee-ah)
a nail condition

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onychocryptosis

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(AW-nih-koh-krip-TOH-sis)
ingrown toenail

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onychomycosis

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(AW-nih-koh-mai-KOH-sis)
a fungal condition of the nail

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onychopathy

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(aw-nik-AW-pah-thee)
nail disease

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onychotomy

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(aw-ni-KAW-toh-mee)
incision into a nail

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oophorectomy

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(OH-aw-for-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovary

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oophoritis

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(OH-aw-for-AI-tis)
inflammation of an ovary

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oophorocystectomy

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(oh-AW-for-oh-sis-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst

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oophorotomy

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(oh-AW-for-AW-toh-mee)
incision into an ovary

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ophthalmalgia

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(awf-thal-MAL-jah)
eye pain

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ophthalmitis

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(AWF-thal-MAI-tis)
inflammation of the eye

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ophthalmologist

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(AWF-thal-MAW-loh-jist)
eye specialist

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ophthalmopathy

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(AWF-thal-MOH-pah-thee)
eye disease

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ophthalmoplegia

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(off-THAL-moh-PLEE-jah)
eye paralysis

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ophthalmoscope

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(awf-THAL-mah-SKOHP)
instrument for looking at the eye

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optic

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(AWP-tik)
pertaining to the eye

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optometrist

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(awp-TAW-meh-trist)
specialist in measuring the eye

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orchialgia

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(OR-kee-AL-jah)
testicle pain

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orchichorhea

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(OR-kee-kor-EE-ah)
involuntary jerking movement of the testicles

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orchidectomy

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(OR-kid-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a testicle

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orchiditis

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(OR-kih-DAI-tis)
inflammation of the testicles and epididymis

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orchidopexy

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(OR-kid-oh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a testicle

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orchidoptosis

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(OR-kih-dop-TOH-sis)
downward displacement of a testicle

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orchidotomy

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(OR-kid-AW-toh-mee)
incision into a testicle

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orchiectomy

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(OR-kee-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a testicle

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orchiodynia

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(OR-kee-oh-DAI-nee-ah)
testicle pain

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orchiopexy

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(OR-kee-oh-PEK-see)
surgical fixation of a testicle

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orchioplasty

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(OR-kee-oh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of a testicle

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orchitis

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(or-KAI-tis)
inflammation of the testicles and epididymis

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orthodontics

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(or-thoh-DAWN-tiks)
branch of medicine dealing with the straightening of teeth

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orthodontist

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(or-thoh-DAWN-tist)
specialist in straightening teeth

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orthopnea

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(or-thop-NEE-ah)
able to breathe only in an upright position

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ostealgia

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(aw-stee-AL-jah)
bone pain

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osteitis

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(AW-stee-AI-tis)
bone inflammation

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osteoarthritis

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(AW-stee-oh-ar-THRAI-tis)
inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight

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osteochondritis

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(AW-stee-oh-kon-DRAI-tis)
inflammation of bone and cartilage

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osteochondroma

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(AW-stee-oh-kon-DROH-mah)
a tumor made up of bone and cartilage

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osteodynia

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(aw-stee-oh-DAI-nee-ah)
bone pain

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osteodystrophy

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(aw-stee-oh-DIH-stroh-fee)
poor bone development

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osteomalacia

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(AW-stee-oh-mah-LAY-shah)
softening of the bone

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osteomyelitis

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(AW-stee-oh-MAI-eh-LAI-tis)
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

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osteopenia

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(AW-stee-oh-PEE-nee-yah)
reduction in bone volume

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osteoporosis

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(AW-stee-oh-por-OH-sis)
loss of bone density

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otalgia

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(oh-TAL-jah)
ear pain

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otitis externa

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(oh-TAI-tis eks-TERN-nah)
inflammation of the outer ear

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otitis media

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(oh-TAI-tis MEH-dee-ah)
inflammation of the middle ear

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otolaryngologist

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(OH-toh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the ear and throat

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otomycosis

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(oh-toh-mai-KOH-sis)
a fungal ear condition

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otoneurologist

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(OH-toh-nih-RAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the nerve connections between the ear and brain

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otoplasty

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(OH-toh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the ear

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otorhinolaryngologist

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(OH-toh-RAI-noh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist)
specialist in the ear, nose, and throat

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otosclerosis

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(oh-toh-skleh-ROH-sis)
hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear

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otoscope

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(OH-toh-SKOHP)
instrument for looking in the ear

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otoscopy

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(oh-TAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking in the ear

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ototoxic

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(OH-toh-TOK-sik)
drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing

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ovaralgia

A

(OH-var-AL-jah)
pain in the ovaries

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ovarialgia

A

(oh-VAR-ee-AL-jah)
pain in the ovaries

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ovarian cystectomy

A

(oh-VAR-ee-an sis-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of an ovarian cyst

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ovariocyesis

A

(oh-VAR-ee-oh-sai-EE-sis)
ectopic pregnancy in an ovary

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ovariorrhexis

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(oh-VAR-ee-oh-REK-sis)
rupture of an ovary

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ovariostomy

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(oh-VAR-ee-AW-stoh-me)
creation of an opening into an ovary

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oximetry

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(ok-SIM-ah-tree)
a procedure to measure oxygen levels

188
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oxytocin

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(OK-see-TOH-sin)
agent that stimulates uterine contractions and accelerates labor

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palpitation

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(PAL-pih-TAY-shun)
rapid or irregular beating of the heart

190
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pancreatectomy

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(PAN-kree-ah-TEK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

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(PAN-kree-ah-TAI-tis)
inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatography

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(PAN-kree-ah-TAW-graw-FEE)
procedure for mapping the pancreas

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pancreatolith

A

(PAN-kree-AT-oh-lith)
stone in the pancreas

194
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pancreatolithiasis

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(PAN-kree-at-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
presence of a stone in the pancreas

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panhypopituitarism

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(PAN-HAI-poh-pih-TOO-ih-tar-IZM)
defective or absent function of the entire pituitary gland

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pansinusitis

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(pan-sai-nus-AI-tis)
inflammation of all sinuses

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Pap smear

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(PAP SMEER)
test used to detect cancer cells, most commonly in the cervix

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papule

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(PA-pyool)
from Latin, for pimple; a small, solid mass

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paralysis

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(puh-RAH-lu-sis)
complete loss of sensation and motor function

200
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parathyroidectomy

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(PAR-ah-THAI-roid EK-toh-me
removal of the parathyroid

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paresis

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(puh-REE-sis)
partial paralysis characterized by varying degrees of sensation and motor function

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patch

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(pach)
large, flat discolored area

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pectoralgia

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(PEK-tor-AL-jah) chest pain

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pectus carinatum

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(PEK-tus car-ee-NAH-tum)
a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship

205
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pelvicephalometry

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(PEL-vih-SEF-eh-LAW-meh-tree) procedure for measuring the head size of the baby and the pelvis size of the mother

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percutaneous

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(per-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) pertaining to through the skin

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percutaneous coronary intervention

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(PER-kyoo-TAY-nee-us KOR-ah-NAR-ee IN-ter-VEN-shun) alternative treatment for the coronary artery that passes instruments up a patient’s blood vessels into the heart

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pericarditis

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(PER-ee-kar-DAI-tis) inflammation of the tissue around the heart

209
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pericardium

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(PER-ee-KAR-dee-um) tissue around the heart

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perineoplasty

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(PER-ih-NEE-oh-PLAS-tee)
surgical reconstruction of the perineum

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perineorrhaphy

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(PER-ih-nee-OR-ah-fee) suture of the perineum

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perineotomy

A

(PER-ih-nee-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the perineum

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peritonitis

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(PER-ih-toh-NAI-tis) inflammation of the peritoneum

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petechia

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(puh-TEE-kee-yah) small bruise

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phacoemulsification

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(FAY-koh-ee-MUL-sih-fih-KAY-shun)
fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it

216
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phimosis

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(fih-MOH-sis)
contraction of the foreskin of the penis, preventing it from being retracted

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phlebalgia

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(fleh-BAL-jah) pain in a vein

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phlebectomy

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(fleb-EK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a vein

219
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phlebitis

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(fleh-BAI-tis) inflammation of the veins

220
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phlebotomist

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(fleh-BAW-toh-mist) specialist in drawing blood

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phlebotomy

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(fleh-BAW-toh-mee) incision into a vein (another name for drawing blood)

222
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phrenoplegia

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(fre-no-PLEE-jah) paralysis of the diaphragm

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phrenospasm

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(fre-no-SPAZ-um) involuntary contraction of the diaphragm

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pituitary dwarfism

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(pih-TOO-ih-TER-ee DWAR-fizm) abnormally short height caused by undersecretions of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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pituitary gigantism

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(pih-TOO-ih-TER-ee jai-GAN-tizm) abnormally tall height caused by oversecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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placenta previa

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(plah-SIN-tah PREE-vee-ah) condition in which the placenta is attached to the uterus near the cervix

227
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plaque

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(PLAK)
a solid mass on the surface of the skin

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plasmapheresis

A

(PLAZ-mah-fer-EE-sis) apheresis to remove plasma

229
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plateletpheresis

A

(PLAYT-let-fer-EE-sis)
apheresis to remove platelets (for the purpose of donating them to patients in need of platelets)

230
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pleural effusion

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(PLUR-al ef-YOO-zhun) fluid pouring out into the pleura

231
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pleuralgia

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(plur-AL-jah) pain in the pleura

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pleurisy

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(PLUR-ih-see) inflammation of the pleura; another word for pleuritis

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pleuritis

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(plur-AI-tis) inflammation of the pleura

234
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pleurodynia

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(plur-oh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the pleura

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pleuropexy

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(ploo-rah-PEK-see) reattachment of the pleura

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pneumoconiosis

A

(new-moh-con-i-OH-sis) a lung condition caused by dust

237
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pneumohemothorax

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(new-moh-hee-moh-THOR-aks) air and blood in the chest

238
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pneumonectomy

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(new-mon-EK-toe-mee) removal of a lung

239
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pneumonia

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(new-MOH-nee-yah) a lung condition

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pneumonitis

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(new-moh-NAI-tis) inflammation of the lung

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pneumothorax

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(new-moh-THOR-aks) air in the chest

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poliomyelitis

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(POH-lee-oh-MAI-el-AI-tis) inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord

243
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polycystic kidney disease

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(PAW-lee-SIS-tik KID-nee dih-ZEEZ) disease characterized by the formation of many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys

244
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polydipsia

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(PAW-lee-DIP-see-ah) excessive thirst

245
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polysomnography

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(paw-lee-som-NAH-gra-fee)
recording multiple aspects of sleep

246
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polyuria

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(PAW-lee-YOO-ree-ah) excessive urination

247
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positron emission tomography (PET) scan

A

(PAWZ-ih-trawn ee-MISH-un taw-MAW-gra-fee skan) an imaging procedure that uses radiation (positrons) to produce cross sections of the brain

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postnatal

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(post-NAY-tal) pertaining to after birth

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postpartum

A

(post-PAR-tum) pertaining to after birth

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preeclampsia

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(PREE-eh-KLAMP-see-ah) condition characterized by high blood pressure and high levels of protein in the urine

251
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prenatal

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(pree-NAY-tal) pertaining to before birth

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presbycusis

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(PREZ-bih-KOO-sis) loss of hearing in old age

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presbyopia

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(PREZ-bee-OH-pee-ah) decreased vision caused by old age

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priapism

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(PREE-ap-izm) persistent and painful erection

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proctologist

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(prok-TAW-loh-jist) specialist in the anus, rectum, and colon

256
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proctology

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(prok-TAW-loh-jee) branch of medicine dealing with the anus, rectum, and colon

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proctoscope

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(PROK-toh-skohp) instrument for looking at the anus and rectum

258
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proctoscopy

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(prok-TAW-skoh-pee) procedure for looking at the anus and rectum

259
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prostatectomy

A

(PROS-tat-TEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the prostate

260
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prostatitis

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(PROS-tah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the prostate

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prostatomegaly

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(PROS-ta-toh-MEH-gah-lee) abnormal enlargement of the prostate

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pruritus

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(prur-AI-tis) from Latin, for burning nettle; swollen, raised, itchy areas of the skin

263
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pseudocyesis

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(SOO-doh-sai-EE-sis) false pregnancy

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psychiatrist

A

(sai-KAI-ah-trist) doctor who specializes in treatment of the mind

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psychiatry

A

(sai-KAI-ah-tree) branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of the mind

266
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psychologist

A

(sai-KAW-loh-jist) doctor who specializes in the study of the mind

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psychology

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(sai-KAW-loh-jee) branch of medicine that focuses on the study of the mind

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psychosis

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(sai-KOH-sis) a mind condition (involves some sort of break with reality interfering with rational thought or daily functioning)

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psychosomatic

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(SAI-koh-soh-MA-tik) pertaining to the relationship between the body and the mind

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pterygium

A

(ter-IH-jee-um)
winglike growth of conjunctival tissue extending to the cornea (from Greek, for wing)

271
Q

pulmonary angiography

A

(pul-mon-AIR-ee an-jee-AH-grah-fee)
an imaging procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity

272
Q

pulmonary edema

A

(pul-mon-AIR-ee ah-DEE-ma)
swelling in the lungs

273
Q

pulmonary embolism

A

(pul-mon-AIR-ee em-bol-IZ-um)
blockage in the pulmonary blood supply

274
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pulmonary function testing

A

(pul-mon-AIR-ee funk-shun TES-ting)
a group of tests used to evaluate the condition of the lungs

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pustule

A

(PUS-tyool)
from Latin, for little blister; a pus-filled blister

276
Q

pyelitis

A

(PAI-el-AI-tis) inflammation of the renal pelvis

277
Q

pyelogram

A

(PAI-el-oh-GRAM) image of the renal pelvis

278
Q

pyelolithotomy

A

(PAI-el-oh-lih-THAW-toh-mee) incision into a renal pelvis to remove a stone

279
Q

pyelonephritis

A

(PAI-el-oh-neh-FRAI-tis) inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis

280
Q

pyelopathy

A

(PAI-el-AW-pah-thee) disease of the renal pelvis

281
Q

pyelostomy

A

(PAI-el-AW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in a renal pelvis

282
Q

pyromania

A

(PAI-roh-MAY-nee-ah) desire to set fires

283
Q

pyuria

A

(pai-YUR-ee-ah)
pus in the urine

284
Q

renal angiography

A

(REE-nal AN-jee-AW-grah-fee)
process of imaging a kidney blood vessel

285
Q

renal cell carcinoma

A

(REE-nal SELL KAR-sih-NOH-mah) cancer of the kidneys; also known as hypernephroma

286
Q

renal failure

A

(REE-nal FAY-el-yur) kidney failure

287
Q

retinal

A

(REH-tih-nal) pertaining to the retina

288
Q

retinopathy

A

(REH-tih-NOP-ah-thee) disease of the retina

289
Q

retinopexy

A

(reh-TIH-noh-PEK-see) surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina

290
Q

retrograde pyelogram

A

(REH-troh-grayd PAI-el-oh-GRAM)
image of the renal pelvis produced by injecting a contrast dye from the bladder to the kidney

291
Q

rheumatoid arthritis

A

(ROO-mah-toyd ar-THRAI-tis) inflammation of the joint; called rheumatoid because its symptoms resemble those of rheumatic fever

292
Q

rhinitis

A

(rai-NAI-tis) inflammation of the nasal passages

293
Q

rhinorrhea

A

(rai-no-REE-yah)
runny nose

294
Q

salpingectomy

A

(SAL-pin-JEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a fallopian tube

295
Q

salpingitis

A

(SAL-pin-JAI-tis) inflammation of a fallopian tube

296
Q

salpingo-oophorectomy

A

(sal-PING-goh-OH-aw-for-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a fallopian tube and ovary

297
Q

salpingocele

A

(sal-PING-goh-seel) hernia of a fallopian tube

298
Q

salpingocyesis

A

(sal-PING-goh-sai-EE-sis)
ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube

299
Q

salpingopexy

A

(sal-PING-goh-PEK-see) surgical fixation of a fallopian tube

300
Q

scale

A

(SKAYL)
skin flaking off

301
Q

schizophrenia

A

(SKIT-zoh-FREH-nee-ah)
a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered speech

302
Q

sclerodermatitis

A

(skleh-roh-der-mah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the skin accompanied by thickening and hardening

303
Q

scleronychia

A

(skleh-raw-NIH-kee-ah) thickening and hardening of the nails

304
Q

scoliosis

A

(SKOH-lee-OH-sis)
crooked back, or abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

305
Q

sensorineural hearing loss

A

(SEN-sor-ee-NIR-al HEER-ing loss) sound is not transmitted from the inner ear to the brain (due to problems with the sense organs or nerves)

306
Q

septicemia

A

(SEP-tih-SEE-mee-ah)
presence of disease-causing microorganisms in the blood

307
Q

sialoadenectomy

A

(sai-AL-oh-AD-en-EK-toh-mee)
surgical removal of a salivary gland

308
Q

sialoadenitis

A

(sai-AL-oh-AD-en-AI-tis) inflammation of the salivary glands

309
Q

sialolith

A

(sai-AL-oh-lith)
stone in the saliva

310
Q

sialolithiasis

A

(sai-AL-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis)
presence of salivary stones

311
Q

sigmoidoscopy

A

(sig-moy-DAW-skoh-pee)
procedure for looking at the sigmoid colon

312
Q

sinusitis

A

(sai-nus-AI-tis) inflammation of the sinus

313
Q

sleep apnea

A

(sleep AP-nee-ah)
a condition where the patient ceases to breathe while asleep

314
Q

spermatogenesis

A

(sper-MAT-oh-JIN-eh-sis)
creation of sperm

315
Q

spermicide

A

(SPER-mih-sahyd) agent that kills sperm

316
Q

sphygmomanometer

A

(SFIG-moh-mah-NAW-meh-ter) fancy name for the device used to measure blood pressure

317
Q

spirometry

A

(speer-AH-me-tree) a procedure to measure breathing

318
Q

splenalgia

A

(splee-NAL-jah) pain in the spleen

319
Q

splenectomy

A

(spleh-NEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the spleen

320
Q

splenitis

A

(splee-NAI-tis) inflammation of the spleen

321
Q

splenodynia

A

(SPLEE-noh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the spleen

322
Q

splenomegaly

A

(SPLEE-noh-MEH-gah-lee) enlargement of the spleen

323
Q

splenorrhexis

A

(SPLEE-noh-REK-sis) rupture of the spleen

324
Q

spondylitis

A

(spawn-dih-LAI-tis) inflammation of the vertebra

325
Q

spondylodynia

A

(spawn-dih-loh-DAI-nee-ah)
vertebra pain

326
Q

spondylolisthesis

A

(SPAWN-dih-loh-lis-THEE-sis)
the slipping or dislocation of a vertebra

327
Q

spondylomalacia

A

(spawn-dih-loh-mah-LAY-shah)
softening of the vertebra

328
Q

spondylosis

A

(SPAWN-dih-LOH-sis) vertebra condition

329
Q

spondylosyndesis

A

(SPAWN-dih-loh-sin-DEE-sis)
fusing together of multiple vertebrae

330
Q

spontaneous abortion

A

(spawn-TAY-nee-is ah-BOR-shun) the naturally occurring termination of pregnancy; also known as a miscarriage.

331
Q

sputum

A

(SPYOO-tum)
mucus discharged from the lungs by coughing

332
Q

steatitis

A

(stay-ah-TAI-tis) inflammation of fat tissue

333
Q

steatoma

A

(STAY-ah-TOH-ma)
a fatty tumor

334
Q

sternotomy

A

(stir-NAW-toh-mee) incision into the sternum

335
Q

stomatitis

A

(STOH-mah-TAI-tis) inflammation of the mouth

336
Q

stomatogastric

A

(stoh-MAT-oh-GAS-trik) pertaining to the mouth and stomach

337
Q

strabismus

A

(struh-BIZ-mus)
condition where the eyes deviate when looking at the same object (from Latin, for to squint)

338
Q

stress urinary incontinence

A

(stress YUR-ih-NAR-ee in-CON-tih-nentz)
loss of bladder control caused by the application of external pressure

339
Q

stroke

A

(STROHK) loss of brain function caused by interruption of blood flow/supply to the brain

340
Q

subcutaneous

A

(sub-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) pertaining to beneath the skin

341
Q

subdural hematoma

A

(sub-DIR-al HEE-mah-TOH-mah) a hematoma located beneath the dura

342
Q

syncope

A

(SIN-koh-pee) fainting; losing consciousness due to temporary loss of blood flow to the brain

343
Q

tachycardia

A

(TAK-ih-KAR-dee-ah) rapid heartbeat

344
Q

tachypnea

A

(ta-KIP-nee-yah) rapid breathing

345
Q

tarsoptosis

A

(tar-sawp-TOH-sis)
flat feet

346
Q

tenalgia

A

(ten-AL-jah)
tendon pain

347
Q

tendonitis

A

(TEN-dah-NAI-tis) tendon inflammation

348
Q

tenorrhaphy

A

(ten-OR-ah-fee)
suture of a tendon

349
Q

testicular carcinoma

A

(tes-TIK-yoo-lar KAR-sih-NOH-mah) testicular cancer

350
Q

testitis

A

(tes-TAI-tis) inflammation of the testicles and epididymis

351
Q

thoracalgia

A

(thor-a-KAL-jah)
chest pain

352
Q

thoracentesis

A

(thor-a-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the chest

353
Q

thoracocentesis

A

(thor-a-koh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the chest

354
Q

thoracoscopy

A

(thor-a-KOS-koh-pee) examination of the chest

355
Q

thoracostomy

A

(thor-a-KOS-toe-mee) creation of an opening in the chest

356
Q

thoracotomy

A

(thor-a-KAH-toe-mee) incision into the chest

357
Q

thrombocyte

A

(THROM-boh-sait)
cell that helps blood clot (also known as a platelet)

358
Q

thromboembolism

A

(THROM-boh-EM-boh-LIZ-um)
blockage of a vessel (embolism) caused by a clot that has broken off from where it formed

359
Q

thrombolytic

A

(THROM-boh-LIH-tik) drug that breaks down blood clots

360
Q

thrombophlebitis

A

(THROM-boh-fleh-BAI-tis)
inflammation of a vein caused by a clot

361
Q

thrombosis

A

(throm-BOH-sis) formation of a blood clot

362
Q

thrombus

A

(THROM-bus)
blood clot

363
Q

thymectomy

A

(thai-MEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the thymus

364
Q

thyroid function tests

A

(THAI-roid FUNK-shun TESTS)
tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid

365
Q

thyroidectomy

A

(THAI-roid-EK-toh-mee) removal of the thyroid

366
Q

thyroiditis

A

(THAI-roid-AI-tis) inflammation of the thyroid

367
Q

thyroidotomy

A

(THAI-roid-AW-toh-mee)
incision into the thyroid

368
Q

thyroidotoxin

A

(thai-ROI-doh-TOK-sin) substance poisonous to the thyroid gland

369
Q

thyrotoxicosis

A

(THAI-roh-TOKS-ih-KOH-sis) condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone (an extreme version of this is known as a thyroid storm)

370
Q

thyrotropin

A

(THAI-roh-TROH-pin) hormone that stimulates the thyroid

371
Q

tibialgia

A

(tih-bee-AL-ja)
tibia (shin) pain

372
Q

tinnitus

A

(tih-NAI-tis)
ringing in the ears (from Latin, for to ring or jingle)

373
Q

tocodynagraph

A

(TOH-koh-DAI-nah-GRAF) instrument for recording the strength of labor contractions

374
Q

tocolytic

A

(TOH-koh-LIH-tik)
agent that stops or delays premature labor and contractions

375
Q

tonometer

A

(TOH-naw-MEE-tir) instrument for measuring tension or pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure)

376
Q

tonsillectomy

A

(TON-sil-EK-toh-mee) surgical removal of a tonsil

377
Q

tonsillitis

A

(TON-sil-AI-tis) inflammation of a tonsil

378
Q

tracheostomy

A

(tray-kee-AH-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in the trachea

379
Q

tracheotomy

A

(tray-kee-AH-toe-mee) incision into the trachea

380
Q

transdermal

A

(trans-DER-mal) pertaining to through the skin

381
Q

transesophageal electrocardiogram

A

(TRANZ-eh-SOF-ah-JEE-al eh-LEK-troh-KAR-dee-oh-GRAM) record of the heart using sound waves performed by inserting a sonograph into the esophagus

382
Q

transfusion

A

(tranz-FYOO-zhun) infusion into a patient of blood from another source

383
Q

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

A

(TRAN-zee-ent ih-SKEE-mik ah-TAK) a mini-stroke caused by the blockage of a blood vessel that resolves (goes away) within 24 hours

384
Q

transrectal ultrasonography

A

(TRANZ-REK-tal UL-trah-soh-NAW-grah-fee) procedure involving a probe inserted into the rectum using high-frequency sound waves to scan through the rectum to nearby tissue (most commonly, the prostate)

385
Q

transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A

(TRANS-yoo-REE-thral ree-SEK- shun of the PROS-tayt) procedure of removing all or part of the prostate by the insertion of a resectoscope into the urethra

386
Q

transvaginal sonography

A

(TRANZ-VAJ-ih-nal soh-NAW-grah-fee) imaging procedure using sound waves emitted from a device inserted in the vagina

387
Q

trichomegaly

A

(tri-koh-MEG-ah-lee) abnormally thick hair

388
Q

trichomycosis

A

(trik-koh-mai-KOH-sis) a fungal condition of the hair

389
Q

tumor

A

(TOO-mur) a large solid mass

390
Q

tympanocentesis

A

(tim-PAN-oh-sin-TEE-sis) puncture of the eardrum

391
Q

tympanoplasty

A

(tim-PAN-oh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

392
Q

tympanostomy

A

(TIM-pan-AW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening in the eardrum

393
Q

ulcer

A

(UL-sir) from Latin, for sore; a sore

394
Q

ultrasonography

A

(UL-trah-soh-NAW-grah-fee) imaging procedure using high-frequency sound waves

395
Q

uremia

A

(yoo-REE-mee-ah) presence of urinary waste in the blood

396
Q

ureteritis

A

(yoo-REE-ter-AI-tis) inflammation of a ureter

397
Q

ureteroplasty

A

(yoo-REE-ter-oh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of a ureter

398
Q

ureteropyelonephritis

A

(yoo-REE-ter-oh-PAI-el-oh-neh-FRAI-tis) inflammation of a kidney, renal pelvis, and ureter

399
Q

urethritis

A

(yoo-ree-THRAI-tis) inflammation of the urethra

400
Q

urethrocele

A

(yoo-REE-throh-seel) hernia or prolapse of the urethra into the vagina

401
Q

urethrocystitis

A

(yoo-REE-throh-sis-TAI-tis) inflammation of the urethra and bladder

402
Q

urethrodynia

A

(yoo-REE-throh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the urethra

403
Q

urethrorrhea

A

(yoo-REE-throh-REE-ah) discharge from the urethra

404
Q

urethroscopy

A

(yoo-ree-THRAW-skoh-pee) process of examining the urethra

405
Q

urethrostenosis

A

(yoo-REE-throh-steh-NOH-sis) narrowing of the urethra

406
Q

urinalysis

A

(YUR-ih-NAL-ih-sis) analysis of the urine

407
Q

urinary catheterization

A

(YUR-ih-NAR-ee KATH-eh-ter-ih-ZAY-shun) insertion of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine

408
Q

urinary tract infection (UTI)

A

(YUR-ih-NAR-ee trakt in-FEK-shun) infection of the urinary tract

409
Q

urodynia

A

(YUR-oh-DAI-nee-ah) painful urination

410
Q

urologist

A

(yur-AW-loh-jist) specialist in the urinary tract

411
Q

urology

A

(yur-AW-loh-jee) study of the urinary tract

412
Q

urticaria

A

(ur-tih-KAR-ee-ah) swollen raised itchy areas of the skin

413
Q

vaginitis

A

(VAJ-ih-NAI-tis) inflammation of the vagina

414
Q

vaginodynia

A

(VAJ-ih-noh-DAI-nee-ah) vaginal pain

415
Q

vaginoperineoplasty

A

(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-NEE-oh-PLAS-tee) suture of the vagina and perineum

416
Q

vaginoperineorrhaphy

A

(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-nee-OR-ah-fee) suture of the vagina and perineum

417
Q

vaginoperineotomy

A

(VAJ-ih-noh-PER-ih-nee-AW-toh-mee) incision into the vagina and perineum

418
Q

vaginoplasty

A

(vah-JI-noh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of the vagina

419
Q

valvotomy

A

(val-VAW-toh-mee) incision into a heart valve

420
Q

valvuloplasty

A

(VAL-vyoo-loh-PLAS-tee) surgical reconstruction of a heart valve

421
Q

varicocele

A

(VAR-ih-koh-SEEL) overexpansion of the blood vessels of the testicles, leading to a soft tumor

422
Q

varicose veins

A

(VAR-ih-kohs VAYNS) enlarged, dilated vein toward the surface of the skin

423
Q

vasectomy

A

(vah-SEK-toh-mee) surgical removal of the vas deferens

424
Q

vasoconstrictor

A

(VAS-oh-kin-STRIK-tor) drug that constricts or narrows the diameter of a blood vessel

425
Q

vasodilator

A

(VAS-oh-DAI-lay-tor) drug that causes the relaxation or expansion of a blood vessel

426
Q

vasovasostomy

A

(VAS-oh-vah-SAW-stoh-mee) creation of an opening between two vessels; technical term for a vasectomy reversal

427
Q

vena cava

A

(VEE-nah CAY-vah) large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the body and returns it to the heart

428
Q

venogram

A

(VEE-noh-gram) record of a vein

429
Q

ventilation—perfusion scan

A

(ven-ti-LAY-shun—per-FYOO-shun skan) a scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow (ventilation) or blood flow (perfusion)

430
Q

ventricular septal defect (VSD)

A

(ven-TRIK-yoo-lar SEP-tal DEE-fekt) defect/flaw in the septum that divides the two ventricles of the heart

431
Q

verruca

A

(vah-ROO-kah) from Latin, for wart; a wart

432
Q

vertigo

A

(VER-tih-goh) sensation of moving through space (while stationary); from Latin, for to whirl around

433
Q

vesicle

A

(VEH-sih-kul) from Latin, for little bladder; a small blister

434
Q

vesicovaginal fistula

A

(VES-ih-koh-VAJ-ih-nal FIS-tyoo-lah) abnormal opening between the urinary bladder and the vagina

435
Q

vitiligo

A

(vih-tih-LAI-goh) see patch

436
Q

voiding cystourethrogram

A

(VOI-ding SIS-toh-yoo-REE-throh-GRAM) imaging procedure of the bladder and urethra produced during urination

437
Q

vulvitis

A

(vul-VAI-tis) inflammation of the vulva

438
Q

vulvodynia

A

(VUL-voh-DAI-nee-ah) pain in the vulva

439
Q

xanthoderma

A

(zan-thoh-DER-mah) yellow skin

440
Q

xanthoma

A

(zan-THOH-mah) a yellow tumor

441
Q

xanthosis

A

(zan-THOH-sis) yellowing of the skin

442
Q

xenograft

A

(ZEE-noh-graft) see heterograft

443
Q

xeroderma

A

(zeh-roh-DER-mah) dry skin

444
Q

xerophthalmia

A

(ZER-off-THAL-mee-ah) dry eyes

445
Q

xerosis

A

(ze-ROH-sis) condition of dryness

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

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