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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-

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a disease that is caused by a microorganism

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inflammation-

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a non-specific immunologic defense mechanism against infection injury or allergy

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intussusception-

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the slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it

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isotonic-

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having the same tension or tone; having the same osmotic pressure

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laceration-

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an irregular tear or flesh wound

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laminectomy-

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surgical removal of the vertebral laminae

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laparoscopy-

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direct visualization of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparascope

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laparotomy-

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incision into the abdominal cavity; an abdominal operation

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laryngoscopy-

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direct visualization of the larynx by means of a laryngoscope

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leukoplakia-

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white spots or patches on the mucous membrane

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lithotomy-

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incision into an organ or duct for the removal of a calculus

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lobectomy-

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surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or gland

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lymphadectomy-

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surgical removal of a lymph node

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mastoidectomy-

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surgical excision of the mastoid air cells

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menometrorrhagia-

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excessive bleeding during and between menstrual periods

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menorrhagia-

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excessive menstrual bleeding, or menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days

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mastication-

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chewing

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metabolism-

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the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism

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metastasis-

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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-

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intermenstrual bleeding; bleeding between menstrual cycles

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microorganism-

A

minute living body not perceptible to the naked eye

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myology-

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the study of the structure and function of the muscles

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myoma-

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a benign tumor derived from the muscle tissue

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neoplasm-

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a new and abnormal function of tissue which grows at the expense of a healthy host

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nephrectomy-

A

a surgical removal of a kidney

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nephrolith-

A

a stone in the kidney

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nephropexy-

A

a surgical fixation of a floating kidney

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micturate-

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to pass or eliminate urine from the bladder

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nephrotomy-

A

incision into the kidney

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neurectomy-

A

surgical removal of part or all of a nerve

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neurology-

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the branch of medicine that concerns the nervous system and its diseases

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neurolysis-

A

free a nerve from adhesions

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neuroma-

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a benign tumor derived from a nerve

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neuroplasty-

A

surgical repair of a nerve

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neurotomy-

A

division or dissection of a nerve

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obstetrics-

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the branch of medicine that concerns the management of pregnancy and childbirth

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occulsion-

A

the acquired or congenital closure of a passage

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oophorectomy-

A

surgical removal or an ovary

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ophthalmology-

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the branch of medicine that concerns the eye and its diseases

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orthopedics-

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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-

A

study of the structure and function of bones

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osteoplasty-

A

surgical repair or reformation of a bone

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otolith-

A

an ear stone

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panhysterectomy-

A

surgical removal the entire uterus

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paracentesis-

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puncture of a cavity; usually the abdomen, with aspiration of fluid

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parasitism-

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a symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host) organism

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parenteral-

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any route other than the alimentary canal

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pathogen-

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a microorganism capable of producing disease

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pathology-

A

study of nature and cause of disease

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pediatrics-

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the branch of medicine concerned with the care of children and treatment of their diseases

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perineorrhaphy-

A

surfical repair of a laceration of the perineum that was made during delivery of a fetus

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phlebotomy-

A

incision into a vein

77
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phrenicotomy-

A

cutting of the phrenic nerve

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physiology-

A

the study of the function of living organisms and their components

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pneumonectomy-

A

surgical removal of a lung

80
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pneumorthorax-

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a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity

81
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proctology-

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the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus

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proctoscopy-

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direct visualization of the rectum by means of a proctoscope-

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