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Medical Specialists And Case Reports: Chapter Five Flashcards

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation.

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Anesthesiology

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

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Dermatology

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action.

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Emergency medicine

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis

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Family practice

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, non surgical disorders in adults

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Internal medicine

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

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Ophthalmology

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease

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Pathology

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders

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Pediatrics

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind

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Psychiatry

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis using x-ray studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Radiology

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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: treatment by manual or operative methods

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Surgery

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SURG- means

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Hand

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Fellowship training last ___ to ___ years.

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2 to 5

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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Allergist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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Anesthesiologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of heart disease

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Cardiologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the colon and rectum

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Colorectal surgeon

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of skin disorders

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Dermatologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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Emergency practitioner

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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Endocrinologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

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Family practitioner

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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Gastroenterologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of diseases of old age

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Geriatrician

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery and treatment for disease of the female reproductive system

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Gynecologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of blood disorders

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Hematologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: general medical care of hospitalized patients

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Hospitalist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of disease caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.)

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Infectious disease specialist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of kidney disease

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Nephrologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

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Internist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of nerve disorders

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Neurologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves

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Neurosurgeon

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

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Obstetrician

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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Oncologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

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Ophthalmologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

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Orthopedist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

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Otolaryngologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

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Pathologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of diseases of children

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Pediatrician

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

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Physiatrist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of mental disorders

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Psychiatrist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of lung disorders

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Pulmonologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

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Radiologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

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Radiation oncologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

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Rheumatologist

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on chest organs

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Thoracic surgeon

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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: esophagoscopy and colonoscopy

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Gastroenterologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: blood cell counts; bone marrow biopsy

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Hematologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: ultrasound examination of the heart; angioplasty

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Cardiologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: skin testing to determine sensitivity to antigens

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: serum (blood) level of hormones

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Endocrinologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: vision tests; retinoscopy

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Ophthalmologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: catheter and IV line insertion for sedation during surgery

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Anesthesiologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: Pap smear (microscopic examination of cells from the cervix and organs); hysterectomy

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Gynecologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: nephrectomy; cystectomy; prostatectomy

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: personality and mental function tests

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Psychiatrist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: use of high-energy beams (photon and proton) to kill tumor cells

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Radiation oncologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: fixation of bone fracture; arthroscopic surgery

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Orthopedist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: breathing function (spirometry) tests

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pulmonologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: microscopic examination of biopsy sample; autopsies

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Pathologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: CT scan; MRI; ultrasound examination

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Radiologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: kidney function tests; dialysis

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Nephrologist

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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: spinal and cranial nerve reflex tests

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Neurologist

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Esthesi/o means

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iatr/o means

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This medical term means: pertaining to an adverse condition that results from a medical or surgical treatment

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Iatrogenic

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-GENIC means

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Adversely by treatment

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This medical term means: disease of lymph nodes (glands)

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Lymphadenopathy

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COMI- means

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Obstetr/o means

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Odont/ means

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Orth/ means

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DENTAL SPECIALIST: Gums

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Peridontist

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DENTAL SPECIALIST: root canal therapy

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Endodontist

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DENTAL SPECIALIST: children

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Pedodontist

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DENTAL SPECIALIST: straightening

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Orthodontist

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DENTAL SPECIALIST: replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances

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Prosthodondist

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-CELE means

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Hernia/protrusion

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Definition of : Rectocele

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Hernia of the rectum into the vagina

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: sudden decrease in the blood flow to the heart muscle

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Acute myocardial ischemia

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in the blood supply to heart muscle

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats

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Antiarrythmic

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that prevents clotting

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Anticoagulant

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: X-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart

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Coronary angiogram

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid (as urine) to leave the body

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: death of tissue in the heart muscle;also known as a heart attack or an MI

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Myocardial Infarction

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that relaxes muscle and opens blood vessels

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Nitroglycerin

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: involuntary , sudden muscle contraction

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: tube inserted into an artery, blood vessel, or duct to keep it open

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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart

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Ventricular arrhythmia

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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : painful menstrual flow

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Dysmenorrhea

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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : benign growths of muscle tissue in the uterus

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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : excision of the uterus, either through the abdominal wall or the vagina

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Hysterectomy

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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, often of the uterus.

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Leiomyomas

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ONCOLOGY CASE 3: malignant tumor of lymph nodes

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Hodgkin lymphoma

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ONCOLOGY CASE 3: removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin

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Needle biopsy

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UROLOGY CASE 4: process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations. Also called extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

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Lithotripsy

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UROLOGY CASE 4: kidney stone

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Renal calculus

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UROLOGY CASE 4: one of two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary tract

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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: substance used as a radiopaque (X-rays can’t pass through it) contrast medium for X-ray examination of the digestive tract.

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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: painful digestion

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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: vomiting of blood

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Hematemesis

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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: largest artery that leads from the lower left chamber of the heart to arteries all over the body

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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: series of X-ray images showing organs in cross section (transverse view) also called CAT scan

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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: pertaining to direction from back to front

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Posterioroanterior

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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: artery carrying blood from right ventricle to the lungs

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Pulmonary artery

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ENDOCRINOLOGY CASE 7: disorder marked by deficient insulin in the blood, which causes sugar to remain in the blood rather than entering cells.

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Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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ORTHOPEDICS CASE 8: bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone.

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NEPHROLOGY CASE 9: drug that reduces high blood pressure

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Antihypertensive

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NEPHROLOGY CASE 9: an abnormal communication between an artery and a vein. It can also be created surgically to provide access for hemodialysis.

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Arteriovenous fistula

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NEUROLOGY CASE 10: defect in the vision in a defined area (blind spot)

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NEUROLOGY CASE 10:pertaining to one side

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Unilateral

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NEUROLOGY CASE 10: drug that narrows blood vessels, especially small arteries

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Vasoconstrictor

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