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Master 30-34 Flashcards

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prognosis

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prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery

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prostatectomy

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surgical removal of prostate gland

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psychiatry

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the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

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ptosis

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dropping or drooping of an organ or part

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purulent

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forming or containing pus

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pyelotomy

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incision into the pelvis of the kidney

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pylorotomy

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incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis

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pyogenic

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producing pus

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rectocele

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protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall

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resection

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partial or complete excision of a structure

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rhinoplasty

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aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose

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salpingectomy

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surgical removal of a fallopian tube

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube

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sclerosis

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hardening or induration of an organ or tissue

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septic

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pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins

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shunt

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to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another

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sigmoidoscopy

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direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope

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splenectomy

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surgical removal of the spleen

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stenosis

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construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice

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sterile

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free from living microorganisms; not fertile

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sterilization

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the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents

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stricture

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a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube

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suppuration

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the process of pus formation

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symbiosis

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the living together in close association of two organisms of different species

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synovectomy

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surgical removal of the synovial membrane

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tachycardia

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an abnormally rapid heartbeat

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tenoplasty

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surgical repair of a tendon

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tenorrhaphy

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suturing of a tendon

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tenosynovitis

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inflammation of a tendon sheath

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tenotomy

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incision into a tendon

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thrombus

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a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ

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thoracentesis

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insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)

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thoracoplasty

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surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape

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thoracotomy

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surgical incision into the chest wall

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thyroidectomy

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surgical removal of thyroid gland

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tumor

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a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass

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trachelorrhaphy

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suturing of a torn cervix

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tracheostomy

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surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway

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transfusion

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collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient

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ureterolithiasis

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development of calculus in the ureter

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ureterolithotomy

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surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus

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urology

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the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract

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vasectomy

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surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle

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vasovasotomy

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rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle

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vesicle

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a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid

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viscera

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internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity

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vertigo

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the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person

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volvulus

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a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction

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laryngospasm

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spasm of the laryngeal muscles

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ischemia

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a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue

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wen

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a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland

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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-

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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-

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a surgical removal of a kidney

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nephrolith-

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a stone in the kidney

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nephropexy-

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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-

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incision into the kidney

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neurectomy-

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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-

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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-

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surgical repair of a nerve

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neurotomy-

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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-

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the acquired or congenital closure of a passage

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oophorectomy-

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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-

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study of the structure and function of bones

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osteoplasty-

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surgical repair or reformation of a bone

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otolith-

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an ear stone

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panhysterectomy-

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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-

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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-

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

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phlebotomy-

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incision into a vein

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phrenicotomy-

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cutting of the phrenic nerve

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physiology-

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the study of the function of living organisms and their components

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pneumonectomy-

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surgical removal of a lung

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pneumorthorax-

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a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity

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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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prognosis

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prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery

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prostatectomy

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surgical removal of prostate gland

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psychiatry

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the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness

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ptosis

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dropping or drooping of an organ or part

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purulent

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forming or containing pus

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pyelotomy

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incision into the pelvis of the kidney

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pylorotomy

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incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis

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pyogenic

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producing pus

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rectocele

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protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall

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resection

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partial or complete excision of a structure

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rhinoplasty

A

aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose

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salpingectomy

A

surgical removal of a fallopian tube

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salpingo-oophorectomy

A

surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube

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sclerosis

A

hardening or induration of an organ or tissue

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septic

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pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins

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shunt

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to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another

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sigmoidoscopy

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direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope

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splenectomy

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surgical removal of the spleen

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stenosis

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construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice

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sterile

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free from living microorganisms; not fertile

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sterilization

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the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents

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stricture

A

a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube

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suppuration

A

the process of pus formation

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symbiosis

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the living together in close association of two organisms of different species

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synovectomy

A

surgical removal of the synovial membrane

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tachycardia

A

an abnormally rapid heartbeat

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tenoplasty

A

surgical repair of a tendon

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tenorrhaphy

A

suturing of a tendon

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tenosynovitis

A

inflammation of a tendon sheath

163
Q

tenotomy

A

incision into a tendon

164
Q

thrombus

A

a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ

165
Q

thoracentesis

A

insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)

166
Q

thoracoplasty

A

surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape

167
Q

thoracotomy

A

surgical incision into the chest wall

168
Q

thyroidectomy

A

surgical removal of thyroid gland

169
Q

tumor

A

a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass

170
Q

trachelorrhaphy

A

suturing of a torn cervix

171
Q

tracheostomy

A

surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway

172
Q

transfusion

A

collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient

173
Q

ureterolithiasis

A

development of calculus in the ureter

174
Q

ureterolithotomy

A

surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus

175
Q

urology

A

the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract

176
Q

vasectomy

A

surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle

177
Q

vasovasotomy

A

rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle

178
Q

vesicle

A

a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid

179
Q

viscera

A

internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity

180
Q

vertigo

A

the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person

181
Q

volvulus

A

a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction

182
Q

laryngospasm

A

spasm of the laryngeal muscles

183
Q

ischemia

A

a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue

184
Q

wen

A

a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland

185
Q

AAA

A

abdominal aortic aneurysm

186
Q

ABG

A

arterial blood gas

187
Q

ACLS

A

advanced cardiac life support

188
Q

AD

A

right ear

189
Q

AF

A

arterial fibrillation

190
Q

AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

191
Q

AK

A

above the knee

192
Q

A-P; A/P

A

anterior-posterior

193
Q

ARD

A

acute respiratory disease

194
Q

AS

A

left ear

195
Q

ASD

A

arterial septic defect

196
Q

A-V; A/V

A

atrioventricular, arteriovenous

197
Q

AVM

A

arteriovenous malformation

198
Q

BCLS

A

basic cardiac life support

199
Q

b.i.d

A

twice a day

200
Q

BK

A

below the knee

201
Q

BP

A

blood pressure

202
Q

BPH

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

203
Q

BSA

A

body surface area

204
Q

BUN

A

blood urea nitrogen

205
Q

Bx

A

biopsy

206
Q

Ca

A

cancer

207
Q

CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

208
Q

CAD

A

coronary artery disease

209
Q

CAT (CT)

A

computed axial tomorgrapy (computed tomography)

210
Q

CBC

A

complete blood count

211
Q

CHF

A

congestive heart failure

212
Q

CNS

A

central nervous system

213
Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

214
Q

CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

215
Q

CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

216
Q

CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

217
Q

CVP

A

central venous pressure

218
Q

C & S

A

culture and sensitivity

219
Q

D & C

A

dilation (dilatation) and curettage

220
Q

DC; dc

A

discontinue

221
Q

DIC

A

disseminated intravascular coagulation

222
Q

DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

223
Q

DNR

A

do not resuscitate

224
Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

225
Q

Dx

A

diagnosis

226
Q

ECG; EKG

A

electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph

227
Q

EEG

A

electroencephalogram; electroencephalograph

228
Q

EGD

A

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

229
Q

ENT (EENT)

A

ear, nose, and throat (eye, ear, nose and throat)

230
Q

Fx

A

fracture

231
Q

GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

232
Q

gm; g

A

gram

233
Q

GSW

A

gunshot wound

234
Q

gt (gtt)

A

drop (drops)

235
Q

GU

A

genitourinary

236
Q

GYN

A

gynecology

237
Q

H & P

A

history & physical

238
Q

HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

239
Q

HCT; Hct

A

hematocrit

240
Q

HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

241
Q

HPV

A

human papillomavirus

242
Q

Hx; hx

A

history

243
Q

I & D

A

incision and drainage

244
Q

ICP

A

intracranial pressure

245
Q

ICU

A

intensive care unit

246
Q

IM

A

intramuscular

247
Q

IOP

A

intraocular pressure

248
Q

IV

A

intravenous

249
Q

KUB

A

kidney, ureter and bladder

250
Q

L & D

A

labor and delivery

251
Q

LEEP

A

loop electrosurgical excision procedure

252
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

253
Q

LR

A

lactated ringers solution

254
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

255
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

256
Q

NKA

A

no known allergies

257
Q

NPO; n.p.o

A

nothing by mouth

258
Q

NS

A

normal saline

259
Q

OD

A

right eye

260
Q

ORIF

A

open reduction with internal fixation

261
Q

OS

A

left eye

262
Q

OU

A

both eyes (together)

263
Q

P-A; P/A

A

posterior-anterior

264
Q

PAD

A

peripheral artery disease

265
Q

PACU

A

post - anesthesia care unit

266
Q

PDA

A

paten ductus arteriosus

267
Q

PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

268
Q

PET

A

positron emission tomography

269
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

270
Q

PRN; p.r.n

A

as needed

271
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

272
Q

RBC

A

red blood count

273
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

274
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

275
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

276
Q

Rx

A

drug prescription

277
Q

stat

A

immediately

278
Q

STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

279
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

280
Q

TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

281
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

282
Q

t.i.d

A

three times a day

283
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

284
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

285
Q

TURP

A

transurethral resection of the prostate

286
Q

Tx

A

treatment

287
Q

UA; U/A

A

urinalysis

288
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

289
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

290
Q

VSD

A

ventricular septal defect

291
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell; white blood count

292
Q

EVH

A

endoscopic vein harvest

Medical Terminology (50 decks)

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