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1
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peri-

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around

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endo-

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within

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word part that is always placed at the end of the word

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suffix

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cardi/o/megaly

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enlargement of the heart

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bi-, Milli-, mono-

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bi= two, Milli= one-thousandth, mono= one

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-centesis

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surgical puncture

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plural form of atrium

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atria

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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presence of more than one bronchus

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bronchi

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-alga, -dynia

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pain

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-oid

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resembling

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more than one diagnosis

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diagnoses

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-graphy

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process of recording

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-stomy

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surgically create new opening

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heter/o

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different

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ecto-

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outside

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retro-

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backward, behind

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contra-

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against

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ex-

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away from, outside

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dys-

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bad, difficult

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peri-

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around

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-oma

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tumor

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trans-

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across

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-megaly

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enlarged

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rrhagia

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excessive flow or discharge

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quadri/plegia

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paralysis of all four extremities

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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a name for a disease,organ, procedure, or body function that is derived from the name of a person

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Eponym

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-ole

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small, little

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-emia

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blood condition

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anti-

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against

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pre-

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before

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rapid

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tachy

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-pathy

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disease

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-penia

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decrease in or deficiency

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37
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a tooth having two cusps or points

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bi cuspid

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intra

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within

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makes all body movement possible

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muscle tissue

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forms the outer skin and lines internal organs

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epithelial

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support and protects body structures; has many forms including liquid, fatty, fibrous, cartilage, and solid

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connective tissue

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three types of muscle tissue

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skeletal, smooth, cardiac

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upper region of abdomen

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right & left hypochondriac regions

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lower region of abdomen

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right & left iliac region

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middle section of abdomen

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right & left lumbar region

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area between right& left hypochondriac

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epigastric region

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area between right & left iliac regions

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hypogastric region

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area between right and left lumbar regions

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umbilical region

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RUQ,RLQ,

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right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant

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LLQ, LUQ

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left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant

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body cavities

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thoracic, abdominal, pelvic

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52
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subdivisions of Dorsal cavity

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cranial, spinal

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deep

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towards the inside

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opposite of deep

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superficial

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posterior

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back

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opposite of posterior

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anterior

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dorsal

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back

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opposite of dorsal

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ventral

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inferior

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down

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opposite of inferior

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superior

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caudal

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tail end

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opposite of caudal

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cranial

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distal

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away from midline

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opposite of distal

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proximal

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a -plasia

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developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue

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dys -plasia

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abnormal or disordered formation of tissues or organs

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hyper -plasia

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an increase or excessive formation in the number of cells of a body part

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neo -plasia

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new and abnormal development of cells that may or may not be malignant

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lying horizontally on the back, face up

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supine

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70
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tissues organized together to perform a specific function

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organs

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71
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the cervical division of the spine consists of how many bones

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7

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72
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divisions of the back

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cervical, thoracic, lumbar

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73
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anter/o

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front

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cyt/o

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cell

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viscer/o

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internal organs

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-plasm

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living substance

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hist/o

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tissue

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crani/o

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skull, cranium

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throac/o

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chest

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epidermis

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outer most layer of the skin contains no blood vessels or glands

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ceruminous gland

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secrets ear wax

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hives

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urticaria, wheal

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bedsore

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pressure sore, decubatis ulcer

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verruca

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wart

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shingles

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herpes zoster

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ecchymosis

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discoloration of an area of skin caused by an escape of blood into the tissues (black-and-blue mark)

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psoriasis

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silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened patches

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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“butterfly rash” across the bridge of the nose, aching in joints

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urticaria (hives)

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a reaction of skin with sightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin often has itching

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pruritus

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itching

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vitiligo

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white patches of skin surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation

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abrasion

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a scraping or rubbing away of skin as a result of friction

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bulla

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a large blister

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fissure

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a crack-like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane

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cicatrix

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a scar

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macule

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a small flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed

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polyp

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a small stalk-like growth that protrudes up or out from surface

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pustule

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a small elevation of the skin filled with pus

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cyst

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closed sac or pouch in/within skin that contains fluid or solid material

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vesicle

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a small blister

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ulcer

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a circumscribed, open sore of the skin accompanied by inflammation

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sebum

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oily secretion

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third-degree burn

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involves massive necrosis of the epidermis and dermis and may include part of the subcutaneous tissues

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alopecia

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loss of hair, or male pattern baldness

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105
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eczema

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inflammation of the skin that is characterized by erythema, papules, pustules, scales and is accompanied by intense itching

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gangrene

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tissue death due to loss of blood supply, invasion of bacteria, exhibits a foul odor

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nevus

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mole

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108
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onychomycosis

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fungal infection of the nails

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debridement

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the removal of damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to promote healing

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petechia

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small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin

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scabies

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a highly contagious skin disease caused by the human itch mite

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derm/o

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skin

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adip/o

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fat

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114
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melan/o

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black or dark pigment

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115
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bx

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biopsy

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decub

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decubitus ulcer

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I&D

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incision and drainage

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FS

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frozen section

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119
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cryosurgery

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the use of subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy tissue

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120
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fulguration

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uses an electric spark to burn and destroy tissue.. used for the removal of surface lesions

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cautery

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uses heat or caustic substances to burn and scar the skin, causing a coagulation of the tissue

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skin graft

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is tissue taken from a donor site and placed on a recipient site

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biopsy

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the removal of a small piece of tissue from skin lesions for the purpose of examining it under a microscope

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onych/o/myc/osis

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onych=nail, myc= fungus, osis= condition

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125
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dermatitis

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dermat=skin, itis= inflammation

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126
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anemia

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deficiency of hemoglobin due to lack of oxygen

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127
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plasma

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straw colored fluid portion

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hemostasis

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stopping or controlling blood flow by mechanical or chemical means

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129
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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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130
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fibrin

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used in clotting of blood

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131
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bleeding time

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a measure of the time required for bleeding to stop

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PTT

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blood test to evaluate clot formation

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133
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pathogen

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disease producing microorganisms

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134
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allergen

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substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body.

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135
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hematocrit

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an assessment of RBC percentage in the blood volume

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136
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serum

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clear, sticky fluid portion of blood remaining after clotting

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137
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coagulation

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process of transforming a liquid to solid

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138
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hemophilia

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hereditary lack of coagulation factor

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139
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platelet

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clotting cell

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140
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erythrocyte

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mature red blood cell

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141
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antibody

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substance produced by body in response to foreign substances.

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142
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erythroblast

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an immature red blood cell

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143
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hemoglobin

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complex protein-iron compound in the blood that carries oxygen to the cells

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144
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agglutination

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clumping together of cells as a result of interaction with specific antibodies

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145
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aplastic anemia

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condition characterized the lack of formation of the blood elements due to failure of the bone marrow which produces them

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pernicious anemia

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formation of distorted RBCs due to a lack of vitamin B12 absorption

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leukocyte

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white blood cell

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anaphylaxis

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exaggerated, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen

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hemolytic anemia

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condition characterized by extreme reduction in circulating RBCs due to their destruction

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edema

A

accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces

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immunity

A

state of being resistant to or protected from a disease

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polycythemia vera

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abnormal increase in the number of RBCs, granulocytes, and thrombocytes leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity

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spleen

A

the largest lymphatic organ in the body, located in the LUQ; it filters the blood

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erythropoiesis

A

the process of red blood cell production

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natural immunity

A

immunity with which we are born

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ELISA

A

test to screen for the AIDS/HIV virus

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pancytopenia

A

reduction in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

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phagocytosis

A

the process of a cell engulfing and destroying bacteria

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ESR

A

test that measures the rate at which RBCs settle out in a tube of unclotted blood

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leukemia

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excessive and uncontrolled increase of immature white blood cells

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lymphandenopathy

A

disorder of the lymph nodes or lymph glands

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Hbg, Hb, Hgb

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hemoglobin

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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Hct

A

hematacrit

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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lymphaden/o

A

lymph gland

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-emia

A

blood condition

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-phage

A

to eat

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hemat/o

A

blood

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-poiesis

A

formation

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3 organs important in the lymphatic system

A

thymus,spleen, tonsils

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function of the lymphatic system

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immunity

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thrombocytopenia

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thromb/o= clot, cyt/o= cell, penia= deficiency abnormal condition where the number of platelets is reduced

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pulmonary circulation

A

deoxygenated blood enter the right atrium from the superior and inferior vena cava. from right atrium blood passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle. right ventricle through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary arteries then to the lungs

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systemic circulation

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oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium by way of the pulmonary veins. from left atrium blood passes through the bicuspid valve into the left ventricle. from left ventricle blood passes through the aortic valve into the aorta. from the aorta into arteries and to each body part.

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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HTN

A

hypertension

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septum

A

partition or dividing wall in a cavity: example between the atria

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cyanosis

A

slightly bluish, grayish, slate-like, or dark discoloration of the skin

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diastole

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relaxation phase of the heart beat, allowing the heart to fill with blood

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mitral valve prolapse

A

drooping of one or more cusps of the valve between the left atria and left ventricle

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pitting edema

A

swelling, usually of the skin in the extremities, that when pressed firmly with a finger will maintain the dent produced by the finger

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cardiomyopathy

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disease of the heart muscle

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claudication

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cramp-like pain in the calves of the legs caused by poor circulation

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cusp

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any one of the small flaps on valves of the heart

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tachycardia

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abnormal rapid heart beat

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thrombophlebitis

A

inflammation of a vain

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ischemia

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decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ

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coarctation of the aorta

A

congenital heart defect characterized by a localized narrowing of the aorta

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arrhythmia

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any deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat

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hyperlipidemia

A

an excessive level of fats in the blood

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congestive heart failure

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a decrease in the outflow from the ventricles which causes impaired circulation and edema in the lungs and extremities; pumping ability of heart is impaired

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patent ductus arteriosus

A

abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta associated with premature infants

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tetralogy of fallot

A

congenital heart anomaly that consists of four separate defects

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atherosclerosis

A

fatty deposits building up within the arterial walls

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systemic circulation

A

circulation loop carries oxygenated blood from the heart, through the body, and back to the heart

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aneurysm

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a localized dilatation of an artery which may rupture

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hypertension

A

medical term for high blood pressure

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atrial fibrillation

A

extremely rapid, incomplete contractions of the atria resulting in twitching of the atria

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percutaneous translumial coronary angioplasty

A

balloon procedure to open occluded arteries

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sphygmomanometer

A

used to measure blood pressure

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dyspnea

A

air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing

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heart block

A

interference with normal electrical conduction of the heart

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coronary bypass surgery

A

procedure for re-routing coronary blood flow

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bruit

A

abnormal sound or murmur when listening to carotid artery

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echocardiopraphy

A

use of ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function

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angiography

A

x-ray imaging of heart after introducing a contrast medium

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purkinje fibers

A

spread electrical impulse to the ventricles

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(SA) sinoatrial node

A

pacemaker of the heart

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arteriosclerosis

A

arteri/o= artery, scler/o= hard, -osis= condition/ arterial condition where there is a thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of walls of arteries

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chickenpox

A

a viral disease characterized by sudden onset with slight fever, successive eruptions of macules, papules, and vesicles on the skin, followed by crusting over of the lesions with a granular scab

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impetigo

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a contagious, superficial, staphylococcal/ streptococcal skin infection characterized by serous vesicle and pustules that form crusted-over lesions, usually on the face

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infectious parotitis

A

another name for mumps

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whooping cough

A

another name for pertussis

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rubella

A

German measles

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scarlatina

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an acute, contagious disease characterized by a sore throat, abrupt high fever “strawberry” tongue (red and swollen), and a point-like bright red rash on the body

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croup

A

a childhood disease characterized by a barking cough, suffocative and difficult breathing, stridor, and laryngeal spasm

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dwarfism

A

generalized growth retardation of the body due to the deficiency of the human growth hormone before puberty

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hyaline membrane disease

A

respiratory distress syndrome of the premature infant (RDS)

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carcinomas

A

tumors originating from epithelial tissue that make up the largest group of neoplasms

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lung cancer

A

bronchogenic carcinoma

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chemotherapy

A

the use of cytotoxic drugs and chemicals to achieve a cure, decrease tumor size, provide relief of pain, or slow down metastasis

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neonatology

A

the medical specialty concerned with the diseases and abnormalities of the newborn infant

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hydrocephalus

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a childhood condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the cranial vault

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sarcoma

A

tumors that originate from supportive and connective tissue such as bone, fat, muscle, and cartilage

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wilms’ tumor

A

a malignant tumor of the kidney occurring predominately in childhood

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oral leukoplakia

A

precancerous lesion occurring anywhere in the mouth

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relapse

A

to exhibit again the symptoms of a disease from which a patient appears to have recovered

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anaplasia

A

a change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by a loss of specialization and reversion to a more primitive form

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pyrexia

A

pertaining to elevated body temperature; fever

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adjuvant

A

a substance, especially a drug, added to a prescription to assist in the action of the main ingredient

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mutation

A

a change or transformation

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modality

A

treatment method

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neoplasm

A

any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant

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morbidity

A

an illness or abnormal condition

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carcinoma

A

malignant cancerous tumor

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protocol

A

a written plan or description of the steps to be taken

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encapsulated

A

enclosed in fibrous or membranous sheaths

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differentiation

A

cells become specialized physically and functionally

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pedunculated

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pertaining to structure on a stalk

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onc/o

A

tumor

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cephal/o

A

head

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-plasia

A

formation, growth

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omphal/o

A

naval

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nat/o

A

birth

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congenital

A

condition in which you are born with

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sessile

A

attached at the base

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grading

A

how a tumor relates to its parent tumor

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fractionation

A

break down of ionizing radiation treatment into smaller doses

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antineoplastic

A

substance, procedure, or measure that prevents the proliferation of malignant cells

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vaccine

A

killed microorganisms administered intra dermally to induce active immunity to a disease

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eythroblastosis fetalis

A

hemolytic condition

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CAUTION

A 
C= change in bowel or bladder habits
A= a sore that does not heal
U=unusual bleeding or discharge
T= thickening or lump in the breast
I= indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
O= obvious change in a wart or mole
N= nagging cough, hoarseness
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DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis tetanus

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mets

A

metastasis

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MMR

A

measles, mumps, rubella

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PSA

A

prostate specific antigen

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SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

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a productive cough is one that

A

is effective in bringing up sputum

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epistaxis

A

nosebleed

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hemoptysis

A

spitting out blood arising from the oral cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs

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rhinorrhea

A

a thin, watery discharge from the nose

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rales

A

an abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the chest that is a cracking sound similar to that of moisture crackling in a tube as air passes through it

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tachypnea

A

abnormally rapid breathing

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asthma

A

sudden attack of dyspnea accompanied by wheezing caused by spasming of the bronchial tubes

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pharyngitis

A

inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes known as a sore throat

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wheezing

A

a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passageway, heard without the aid of a stethoscope, usually during exhalation

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a form of COPD

A

chronic bronchitis

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inspection

A

visual examination of the external surface of the body

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palpation

A

process of examining by application of the hands or fingers

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auscultation

A

listening with a stethoscope for sounds within the body

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percussion

A

use of the fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply to determine position,size of an underlying structure

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glottis

A

sound producing apparatus of the larynx

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pulmonary embolism

A

obstruction of the pulmonary artery by an thrombus

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pleural effusion

A

accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

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trachea

A

throat

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pneumonia

A

inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, chemicals

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pleurisy

A

inflammation of the double membrane surrounding the lungs

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emphysema

A

chronic dilatation of the alveoli, usually caused by smoking, that caused a chronic obstruction of airflow in the lungs

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pleura

A

the double folded membrane that surrounds the lungs

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epiglottis

A

the thin, leaf-shaped structure that covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows

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expectoration

A

the act of spitting out saliva or coughing up materials from the air passageways leading to the lungs

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othropena

A

an abnormal condition in which a person needs to sit up straight or stand up to breathe comfortably

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empyema

A

pus in a body cavity, especially in the pleural cavity that is usually the result of a primary infection in the lungs

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pneumothorax

A

a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity as the result of a perforation through the chest wall or the pleura covering the lung (visceral pleura)

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stridor

A

a harsh sound during respiration, particularly inhalation, that is high-pitched and resembles the blowing of wind (due to obstruction of air passages)

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apnea

A

temporary cessation of breathing

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anthracosis

A

the medical term for “black lung disease” accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to breathing in coal dust

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primary function of the respiratory system is breathing. name 2 other functions

A

produce sound, defense against foreign materials

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laryngitis

A

inflammation of the larynx

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hypoxia

A

deficiency of oxygen

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bronchiectasis

A

chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi

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hypercapnia

A

excessive carbon in the blood

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pulmonary edema

A

build up of fluid around lungs

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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PFT

A

pulmonary function test

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AP

A

anteroposterior

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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SOB (pertaining to the respiratory system)

A

short of breath

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LUL

A

left upper lobe

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pne/o

A

breathing

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thor/o

A

chest

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orth/o

A

straight

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rhin/o

A

nose

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pulmon/o

A

air; lungs

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articulation

A

a joint

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synovial joints

A

are free moving joints

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osteochondroma

A

malignant tumor arising from bone

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muscular dystrophy

A

a genetically transmitted disorder that is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle fiber degeneration without evidence of nerve involvement or degeneration of nerve tissue

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muscle strain

A

an injury the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon as a result of overstretching, over extension, or misuse, “muscle pull”

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gout

A

a form of acute arthritis that is characterized by inflammation of the first metatarsal joint of the great toe

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osteoarthritis

A

the most common form of arthritis, due to wear and tear on the joints, especially the weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees

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rheumatoid arthritis

A

a chronic type of arthritis that affects multiple joints of the body, mainly the small peripheral joints, as in those of the hands and feet

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bone processes

A

the projections or outgrowths of bones for muscle attachment

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bunion

A

an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

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subluxation

A

an incomplete dislocation

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fontanelle

A

“soft spot” a space covered by a tough membrane between the bones of an infants cranium

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foramen

A

hole in bone where nerves and veins pass through

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osteochondroma

A

benign tumor stemming from bone

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sprain

A

twisting or turning of tendon or ligaments

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hematopoiesis

A

formation of blood cells within bone

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myel or myel/o

A

bone marrow

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arthr/o

A

joint

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-centesis

A

surgical puncture

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spondyl/o

A

vertebra

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osteomyelitis

A

inflammation of bone marrow due to bacterial invasion of bone

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ossification

A

the process of bone formation

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osteoblasts

A

immature bone cells

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osteomalacia

A

a condition/ disease in which the bones become abnormally soft due to deficiency of calcium and phosphorus in the blood

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crepitation

A

the clicking or crackling sounds heard upon joint movement

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trochanter

A

the large process below the neck of the femur for muscle attachments

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arthroplasty

A

the surgical repair of a joint

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fascia

A

thin sheets of fibrous connective tissue that penetrate as well as cover the entire muscle, holding the fibers together

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bursa

A

a small sac that lubricates the area around the elbow, knee, or shoulder joint where friction is most likely to occur

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ganglion

A

a cystic tumor developing on a tendon that sometimes occurs on the back of the writs

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scoliosis

A

lateral curvature of the spine

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comminuted fracture

A

a fracture caused by forces so great that the bone splinters/ crushes a segment of bone

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flexion

A

a bending motion

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kyphosis

A

hunchback

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extension

A

a straightening motion

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abduction

A

movement of a bone away from the midline of the body

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ligament

A

tissue that binds bones to bones

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supination

A

the act of turning the palm up

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pronation

A

the act of turning the palm down

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dorsiflexion

A

bending the foot backward, or upward, at the ankle

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plantar flexion

A

bending the food downward at the ankle with toes pointing down

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circumduction

A

movement of an extremity around in a circular motion

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condyle

A

knuckle-like projection at the end of a bone

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Fx

A

fracture

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MTP

A

metatarsophalangeal (joint)

meta/ tars/o / phalangeal

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TKA

A

total knee arthroplasty

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OA

A

osteoarthritis

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ORIF

A

open reduction internal fixation

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(T/F) medical terms must have a word root and a suffix

A

true

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(T/F) the word root often identifies the body part or system described by the medical term

A

true

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(T/F) word roots change meaning as the prefixes and suffixes change

A

False

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combining vowels aid the pronunciation of medical terms (T/F)

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true

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the prefix anti- means before, in front of

A

false

364
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hypoglycemia indicates high blood sugar (T/F)

A

false

365
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the prefixes hemi- and semi- each mean half (T/F)

A

true

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the prefix hyper- means excessive (T/F)

A

true

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the suffix -osis means disease (T/F)

A

false

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the suffix -itis means stone (T/F)

A

false

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histologist

A

a medical scientist that studies tissues

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