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MBC 180 Medical Terms Flashcards

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Absence

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without

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Adipose

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fatty

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Albinism

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Lack of color/pigment

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Allograft

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homograft, same species graft

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Alopecia

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condition in which hair falls out

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Anhidrosis

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deficiency of sweat

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Autograft

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from patient’s own body

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Avulsion

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ripping or tearing away of part either surgically or accidentially

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Biopsy

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removal of small piece of living tissue for diagnostic purposes

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Causalgia

A

burning pain

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Collagen

A

protein substance of skin

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Debridement

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cleansing or removal of dead tissue from a wound

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Delayed Flap

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pedicle of skin with blood supply that is separated from origin over time

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Dermabrasion

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planing of skin by means of sander, brush, or sandpaper

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Dermatologist

A

physician who treats conditions of skin

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Dermoplasty

A

surgical repair of skin

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Electrocautery

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cauterization by means of heated instrument

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Epidermylosis

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loosening of epidermis

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Epidermomycosis

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superficial fungal infection

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Epithelium

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surface covering of internal and external organs of body

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Erythema

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redness of skin

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Escharotomy

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surgical incision into necrotic (dead) tissue

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Fissure

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Cleft or groove

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Free full-thickness graft

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Graft of epidermis and dermis that is completely removed from donor area

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Furuncle

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Nodule in skin caused by Staphylococcus entering through hair follicle

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Hematoma

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a localized collection of blood, usual result of a break in a blood vessel

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Homograft

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allograft, same species graft

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Ichthyosis

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Skin disorder characterized by scaling

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Incise

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to cut into

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Island pedicle flap

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contains a single artery and vein that remains attached to origin temporarily or permanently

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Leukoderma

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depigmentation of skin

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Leukoplakia

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white patch on mucous membrane

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Lipocyte

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fat cell

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Lipoma

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fatty tumor

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Melanin

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dark pigment of skin

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Melanoma

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tumor of epidermis, malignant and black in color

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Mohs surgery or Mohs micrgraphic surgery

A

removal of skin cancer in layers by a surgeon who also acts as a pathologist during surgery

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Muscle Flap

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transfer of muscle from origin to recipient site

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Neurovascular flap

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contains artery, vein, and nerve

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Pedicle

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growth attached with a stem

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Pilosebaceous

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Pertains to hair follicles and sebaceous glands

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42
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Sebaceous gland

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secretes sebum

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43
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Seborrhea

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excess sebum secretion

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44
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Sebum

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oily substance

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Split-thickness graft

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All epidermis and some of dermis

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Steatoma

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fat mass in sebaceous gland

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Stratified

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layered

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Stratum(strata)

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layer

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49
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Subungual

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Beneath nail

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50
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Xanthoma

A

tumor composed of cells containing lipid material, yellow in color

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Xenograft

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different species graft

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Xeroderma

A

dry, discolored, scaly skin

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Arthrocentisis

A

injection and/or aspiration of a joint

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54
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Arthrodesis

A

surgical immobilization of a joint

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Arthrography

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Radiography of a joint

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Arthroplasty

A

reshaping or reconstruction of a joint

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57
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Arthroscopy

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use of scope to view inside joint

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Arthrotomy

A

incision into a joint

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Articular

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pertains to a joint

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Aspiration

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use of a needle and a syringe to withdraw fluid

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Atrophy

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wasting away

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Bunion

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hallux valgus, abnormal increase in size of metatarsal head that results in displacement of great toe

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Bursitis

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inflammation of bursa(joint sac)

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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compression of medial nerve

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Chondral

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referring to the cartilage

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66
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Closed Fracture Repair

A

not surgically opened with/without manipulation and with/without traction

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Closed treatment

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Fracture site that is not surgically opened and visualized

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68
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Colles’ Fracture

A

Fracture at lower end of radius that displaces bone posteriorly

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Dislocation

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placement in a location other than the original location

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Endoscopy

A

Inspection of a body organ or cavities using a lighted scope that may be inserted through an existing opening or through a small incision

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Fasciectomy

A

removal of band of fibrous tissue

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Fissure

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groove

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73
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Fracture

A

break in bone

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Ganglion

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knot or knotlike mass

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Internal/External fixation

A

application of pins, wires, screws placed externally or internally to immobilize a body part

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Kyphosis

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humpback

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Lamina

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flat plate

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78
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Ligament

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fibrous band of tissue that connects cartilage or bone

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Lordosis

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anterior curvature of the spine

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80
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Lumbodynia

A

pain in lumbar area

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81
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Lysis

A

releasing

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82
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Manipulation or Reduction

A

alignment of a fracture or joint dislocation to normal position

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Open Fracture Repair

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surgical opening(incision) over a remote opening as access to a fracture site

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Osteoarthritis

A

degenerative condition of articular cartilage

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Osteoclast

A

absorbs or removes bone

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Osteotomy

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cutting into bone

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Percutaneous

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through skin

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Percutaneous Fracture Repair

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repair of a fracture by means of pins and wires inserted through the fracture site

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Percutaneous Skeletal Fixation

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considered neither open nor closed; fracture is not visualized, but fixation is placed across fracture site under x-ray imaging

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Reduction

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replacement to normal position

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Scoliosis

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lateral curvature of the spine

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Skeletal Traction

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application of pressure to bone by means of pins/wires inserted into bone

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Skin Traction

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application of pressure to bone by means of tape applied to the skin

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Spondylitis

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inflammation of vertebrae

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Sublixation

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partial dislocation

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Supination

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supine position-lying on back, face upward

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Synchrondrosis

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union between two bones (connected by cartilage)

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Tendon

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attaches a muscle to a bone

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Tendodesis

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Suturing of a tendon to a bone

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Tenorrhaphy

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suture repair of tendon

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Traction

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application of pressure to maintain normal alignment

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Trocar Needle

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Needle with a cannula that can be removed; used to puncture and withdraw fluid from a cavity

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Ablation

A

removal or destruction by cutting, chemicals, or electrocautery

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Adenoidectomy

A

removal of adenoids

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Apnea

A

cessation of breathing

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Asphyxia

A

lack of oxygen

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Asthma

A

shortage of breath caused by contraction of bronchi

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Atelectasis

A

incomplete expansion of lung, collapse

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Auscultation

A

listening to sounds, such as to lung sounds

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Bacilli

A

plural of bacillus, a rod-shaped bacteria

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Bilobectomy

A

surgical removal of two lobes of a lung

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Bronchiole

A

smaller division of bronchial tree

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Bronchoplasty

A

surgical repair of bronchi

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Bronchoscopy

A

inspection of bronchial tree using a bronchoscope

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Catheter

A

tube placed into body to put fluid in or take fluid out

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Cauterization

A

destruction of tissue by use of cautery

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Cordectomy

A

surgical removal of vocal cords

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Crackle

A

abnormal sounds when breathing (heard on ausculatation)

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Croup

A

acute viral infection (obstruction of larynx), stridor

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Cyanosis

A

bluish discoloration

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Drainage

A

free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity

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Dysphonia

A

speech impairment

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Dyspnea

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shortage of breath, difficult breathing

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Emphysema

A

air accumulated in organ or tissue

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Epiglottidectomy

A

Excision of covering of larynx

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Epistaxis

A

Nose bleed

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Glottis

A

true vocal cords

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Hemoptysis

A

bloody sputum

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Intramural

A

within organ wall

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Intubation

A

insertion of a tube

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Laryngeal Web

A

congenital abnormality of connective tissue between vocal cords

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Laryngectomy

A

surgical removal of larynx

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Laryngoplasty

A

Surgical repair of larynx

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Laryngoscope

A

fiberoptic scope used to view inside of larynx

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Laryngoscopy

A

direct visualization and examination of interior of larynx with a laryngoscope

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Laryngotomy

A

incision into larynx

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Lavage

A

washing out

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Lobectomy

A

surgical excision of a lobe of lung

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Nasal Button

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synthetic circular disc used to cover a hole in the nasal septum

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Orthopnea

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difficulty breathing, relieved by assuming upright position

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Percussion

A

tapping with sharp blows as a diagnostic technique

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Pertussis

A

whooping cough- highly contagious bacterial infection of pharynx, larynx, and trachea

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Pharyngolaryngectomy

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surgical removal of pharynx and larynx

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Pleura

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covers lungs and lines thoracic cavity

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Pleurectomy

A

surgical excision of pleura

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Pleuritis

A

inflammation of pleura

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Pneumocentesis/ pneumonocentesis

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surgical puncturing of a lung to remove fluid

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Pneumonia

A

inflammation of lungs with consolidation

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Pneumonolysis/ pneumolysis

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surgical separation of lung from chest wall to allow lung to collapse

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Pneumonotomy/ Pneumotomy

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incision of lung

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Pulmonary edema

A

accumulation of fluid in pulmonary tissues and air spaces

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Pulmonary embolism

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thrombus or other foreign material lodged in pulmonary artery or one of its branches

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Rales

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an abnormal respiratory sound heard in auscultation, indicating some pathologic condition

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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

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Rhinorrhea

A

free discharge of a thin nasal mucus

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Sarcoidosis

A

chronic inflammatory disease with nodules developing in lungs, lymph nodes, other organs

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Segmentectomy

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surgical removal of the smaller subdivisions (segment) of lobes of a lung

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Septoplasty

A

surgical repair of nasal septum

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Sinusotomy

A

surgical incision into a sinus

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Spirometry

A

measuring breathing capacity

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Tachypnea

A

quick, shallow breathing

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Thoracentesis/thoracocentesis(pleuracentesis/pleuraocentesis)

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surgical puncture of thoracic cavity, usually using a needle, to remove fluids

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Thoracoplasty

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surgical procedure that removes rib(s) and thereby allows collapse of lung

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Thoracoscopy

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use of a lighted endoscope to view pleural spaces and thoracic cavity to perform surgical procedures

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Thoracostomy

A

surgical incision into chest wall and insertion of a chest tube

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Thoracotomy

A

surgical incision into chest wall

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Total pneumonectomy

A

surgical removal of an entire lung

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Tracheostomy

A

creation of an opening into trachea

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Tracheotomy

A

incision into trachea

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Transtracheal

A

across trachea

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Tuberculosis

A

infection of the lungs caused by bacteria (tubercle bacillus)

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Acute Coronary System (ACS)

A

an umbrella term used to cover clinical symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia

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Anastomosis

A

surgical connection of two tubular structures, such as two pieces of the intestine

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Aneurysm

A

abnormal dilation of vessels, usually an artery

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Angina

A

spasmotic, choking, or suffocative pain

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Angiography

A

radiography of blood vessels

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Angioplasty

A

procedure in a vessel to dilate vessel opening

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Atherectomy

A

removal of plaque from an artery (can be done by a percutaneous or open procedure)

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Auscultation

A

listening for sounds within body

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Bundle of His

A

muscular cardiac fibers that provide heart rhythm to ventricles

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Bypass

A

to go around

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Cardiopulmonary

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refers to heart and lungs

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Cardiopulmonary Bypass

A

blood bypasses heart through a heart-lung machine

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Circumflex

A

a coronary artery that circles heart

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Cutdown

A

incision into a vessel for placement of a catheter

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Edema

A

swelling due to abnormal fluid collection in tissue spaces

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Electrode

A

Lead attached to a generator that carries electric current from the generator to atria or ventricles

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Electrophysiology

A

study of electrical system of heart, including study of arrhythmias

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Embolectomy

A

removal of blockage (embolism) from vessel

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Endarterectomy

A

incision into an artery to remove inner lining

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Epicardial

A

over heart

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False Aneurysm

A

sac of clotted blood that has completely destroyed vessel and is being contained by tissue that surrounds vessel

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Fistula

A

abnormal opening from one area to another area or to outside of the body

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Hematoma

A

mass of blood that forms outside vessel

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Hemolysis

A

breakdown of red blood cells

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Hypoxemia

A

low level of oxygen in blood

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Hypoxia

A

low level of oxygen in tissue

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Implantable defribrillator

A

surgically placed or wearable device that directs an electric shock to the heart to restore rhythm

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intracardiac

A

inside heart

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Invasive

A

entering body, breaking skin

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noninvasive

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not entering body, not breaking skin

202
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Nuclear cardiology

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diagnostic specialty that uses radiologic procedures to aid in diagnosis of cardiologic conditions

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Order

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shows subordination of one thing to another; family or class

204
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Pericardiocentesis

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procedure in which a surgeon withdraws fluid from pericardial space by means of a needle inserted percutaneously

205
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Pericardium

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membranous sac enclosing heart and ends of great vessels

206
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Swan-Ganz catheter

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A catheter that measures pressure in right side of heart and in pulmonary artery

207
Q

Thoracostomy

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incision into chest wall and insertion of a chest tube

208
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Thromboendartetrectomy

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removal of thrombus and atherosclerotic lining from artery (percutaneous or open procedure)

209
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Transverse

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through a vein

210
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Abortion

A

termination of pregnancy

211
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Amniocentesis

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percutaneous aspiration of amniotic fluid

212
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Amniotic sac

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sac containing fetus and amniotic fluid

213
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Antepartum

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before childbirth

214
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Cesarean

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surgical opening through the abdominal wall for delivery

215
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Chronic Villus Sampling

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CVS, biopsy of outermost part of placenta

216
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Cordocentesis

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procedure to obtain a fetal blood sample; also called a percutaneous umbilical blood sampling

217
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Curettage

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scraping of a cavity using a spoon shaped instrument

218
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Cystocele

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herniation of bladder into vagina

219
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Delivery

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childbirth

220
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Dilation

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expansion(of cervix)

221
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Ectopic

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pregnancy outside uterus( i.e, in fallopian tube)

222
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Hysterectomy

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surgical removal of uterus

223
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Hysterorraphy

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suturing of uterus

224
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Hysteroscopy

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visualization of canal and cavity of uterus using a scope placed through vagina

225
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Introitus

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opening or entrance to vagina

226
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Ligation

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binding or tying off as in constricting blood flow of a vessel or binding fallopian tubes for sterilization

227
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Multipara

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more than one pregnancy

228
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Oophorectomy

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surgical removal of ovary/ovaries

229
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Perineum

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area between vulva and anus, also known as the pelvic floor

230
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Placenta

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a structure that connects fetus and mother during pregnancy

231
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Postpartum

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after childbirth

232
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Primigravida

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first pregnancy

233
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Premipara

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first delivered infant/ given birth to only one child

234
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Salpingectomy

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surgical removal of uterine tube

235
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Salpingostomy

A

creation of a fistula into uterine tube

236
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Tocolysis

A

repression of uterine contractions

237
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Vesicovaginal fistula

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abnormal opening/channel between vagina and bladder

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