Introduction to Medical Terminology Build Medical Words Flashcards
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tonsillitis
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Inflammation of the tonsils
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cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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gastrectomy
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Excision of the stomach
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rhinoplasty
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Surgical repair of the nose
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macrocyte
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Large cell
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gastritis
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Inflammation of the stomach
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chondromalacia
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Softening of the cartilage
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anemia
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Blood condition caused by iron deficiency
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electrocardiogram
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Record of electrical activity of the heart
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dermatitis
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Inflammation of the skin
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arthritis
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Inflammation of the joints
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neuroma
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Tumor composed of nerve cells
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osteochondritis
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Inflammation of bone and cartilage
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prenatal
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Pertaining to the period before birth
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colectomy
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Excision of the colon