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Master 22-29 Flashcards

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esophagoscopy-

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direct visualization of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope

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evisceration-

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spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence

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excision-

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the act of cutting away or taking out

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fibroma-

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a fibrous encapsulated connective tissue tumor

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fissure-

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a groove or cleft

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fistula-

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an abnormal tube-like passage from a cavity or tube to another cavity or free surface

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fununcle-

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a boil

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gastrectomy-

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surgical removal of a part or all of the stomach

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gastritis-

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inflammation of the stomach

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gastroenterostomy-

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surgical anastomosis between the stomach and small intestine

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gastrorrhapy-

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surgical repair of the stomach wall

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gastroscopy-

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direct visualization of the stomach cavity by means of a gastroscope

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germicide-

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a substance that destroys microorganisms

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glossectomy-

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surgical removal or all or part of the tounge

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gynecology-

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the study of disease of the female reproductive system

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hemoptysis-

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expectoration of blood arising from the respiratory system

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hemorrhoidectomy-

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surgical removal of dilated veins of the rectum or anus

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heniorrhaphy-

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surgical repair of a hernia

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hordeolum-

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inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid margin; a sty

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hysterectomy-

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surgical removal of part of our all of the uterus

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icterus-

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jaundice; a yellow discoloration of the tissues with bile pigments

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incision-

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a cut made with a knife

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incontinence-

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inability to control urine or fecal elimination

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infarct-

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an area of tissue that undergoes necrosis following cessation of blood supply

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infection-
a disease that is caused by a microorganism
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inflammation-
a non-specific immunologic defense mechanism against infection injury or allergy
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intussusception-
the slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it
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isotonic-
having the same tension or tone; having the same osmotic pressure
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laceration-
an irregular tear or flesh wound
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laminectomy-
surgical removal of the vertebral laminae
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laparoscopy-
direct visualization of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparascope
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laparotomy-
incision into the abdominal cavity; an abdominal operation
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laryngoscopy-
direct visualization of the larynx by means of a laryngoscope
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leukoplakia-
white spots or patches on the mucous membrane
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lithotomy-
incision into an organ or duct for the removal of a calculus
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lobectomy-
surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or gland
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lymphadectomy-
surgical removal of a lymph node
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mastoidectomy-
surgical excision of the mastoid air cells
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menometrorrhagia-
excessive bleeding during and between menstrual periods
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menorrhagia-
excessive menstrual bleeding, or menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days
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mastication-
chewing
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metabolism-
the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
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metastasis-
the spread of neoplastic cells by way of vascular or lymphatic channels to distant sites that are not directly connected
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metrorhaggia-
intermenstrual bleeding; bleeding between menstrual cycles
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microorganism-
minute living body not perceptible to the naked eye
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myology-
the study of the structure and function of the muscles
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myoma-
a benign tumor derived from the muscle tissue
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neoplasm-
a new and abnormal function of tissue which grows at the expense of a healthy host
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nephrectomy-
a surgical removal of a kidney
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nephrolith-
a stone in the kidney
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nephropexy-
a surgical fixation of a floating kidney
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micturate-
to pass or eliminate urine from the bladder
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nephrotomy-
incision into the kidney
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neurectomy-
surgical removal of part or all of a nerve
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neurology-
the branch of medicine that concerns the nervous system and its diseases
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neurolysis-
free a nerve from adhesions
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neuroma-
a benign tumor derived from a nerve
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neuroplasty-
surgical repair of a nerve
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neurotomy-
division or dissection of a nerve
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obstetrics-
the branch of medicine that concerns the management of pregnancy and childbirth
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occulsion-
the acquired or congenital closure of a passage
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oophorectomy-
surgical removal or an ovary
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ophthalmology-
the branch of medicine that concerns the eye and its diseases
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orthopedics-
the branch of surgery concerned with the correction of disorders involving the musculoskeletal and articular systems and their supportive structures
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osteology-
study of the structure and function of bones
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osteoplasty-
surgical repair or reformation of a bone
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otolith-
an ear stone
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panhysterectomy-
surgical removal the entire uterus
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paracentesis-
puncture of a cavity; usually the abdomen, with aspiration of fluid
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parasitism-
a symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host) organism
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parenteral-
any route other than the alimentary canal
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pathogen-
a microorganism capable of producing disease
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pathology-
study of nature and cause of disease
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pediatrics-
the branch of medicine concerned with the care of children and treatment of their diseases
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perineorrhaphy-
surfical repair of a laceration of the perineum that was made during delivery of a fetus
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phlebotomy-
incision into a vein
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phrenicotomy-
cutting of the phrenic nerve
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physiology-
the study of the function of living organisms and their components
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pneumonectomy-
surgical removal of a lung
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pneumorthorax-
a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity
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proctology-
the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus
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proctoscopy-
direct visualization of the rectum by means of a proctoscope-

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