Introduction to Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
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prenatal
A
Pertaining to before birth
2
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sublingual
A
Pertaining to below the tongue
3
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tonsillitis
A
Inflammation of the tonsils
4
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otoscope
A
An instrument used to look inside the ear
5
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appendectomy
A
Surgical procedure to remove the appendix
6
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cytology
A
Study of cells
7
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rhinoplasty
A
Surgical repair of the nose
8
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arteriography
A
Recording/taking pictures of the arteries
9
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diarrhea
A
To flow through (Hint: bowel)
10
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pyrosis
A
Abnormal condition of a burning sensation
11
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gastralgia
A
Pain the stomach
12
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hemorrhage
A
Excessive/abnormal flow of blood
13
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leukocytes
A
White blood cells
14
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myopathy
A
Disease of a muscle
15
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osteitis
A
Inflammation of the bone
