MEDICAL TERM AND ABBREVIATION Flashcards
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abdomen
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portion of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
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abrasion
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an area rubbed bare of skin
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abscess
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localized collection of pus
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acne
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inflammatory disease of the skin
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acute
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sudden, brief, and severe
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adhesion
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two normally separate tissues join together
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Advanced Directive
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document that specifies that medical care you would or would not want if you are unable to communicateQ
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adverse effect
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a harmful result
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alopecia
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hair loss
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ambulatory
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able to walk
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual flow
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amniocentesis
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puncturing sac around a fetus to remove cells for testing
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analgesic
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an agent that reduces pain
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anaphylaxis
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severe allergic response to a substance
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anemia
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below normal level of red blood cells in the body
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anesthesia
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loss of the ability to feel pain, caused by administration of a drug or gas
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angina
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chest pains
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angiogram
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an x-ray of vessels after the injection of a radiopaque substance
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angioplasty
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method of dilating narrowed or blocked part of a blood vessel
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anterior
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in front, towards the front
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apnea
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without breathing
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arrhythmia
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variation from a normal rhythm
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arteriosclerosis
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hardening of the arteries
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artery
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carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
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arthritis
inflammation of a joint
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arthroscopy
surgical technique whereby a tube-like instrument is inserted into a joint to inspect, diagnose or repair
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asthma
a condition with recurrent attacks of breathing difficulty characterized by wheezing
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asymptomatic
without symptoms
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atrophy
wasting away
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audiogram
a record made by an instrument used to test hearing
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Audiology
the study of hearing
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axilla
armpit
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benign
not malignant
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bile
a yellow-green fluid made by the liver and stored in the gall bladder - helps digest fat
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bilirubin
orange/yellow pigment that is the result of the breakdown of red blood cells - an excess caused jaundice
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biopsy
excision of a small sample of tissue for examination
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blepharitis
inflammation of the eye lid
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bone density
the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone - it is measured by using a special x-ray
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bone marrow
the inner, sponge tissue of large bones where red and white blood cells and platelets are made
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bradycardia
abnormally slow heart action
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchodilator
medicine used to dilate (open) the airways
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bronchoscopy
examination of bronchi with an instrument
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bulimia
binge eating associated with purging or vomiting
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Cadence
HealthPartners scheduling system
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candida
one species of yeast-like fungi
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carcinoma
cancerous tumor
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Cardiology
study of the heart
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cardiovascular
pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
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cataract
a clouding or loss of transparency of the eye lens that impairs vision
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catheter
a flexible tubular instrument
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cauterization
destruction of tissue by heat or chemicals
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cellulitis
inflammation of the deep subcutaneous tissues
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cervix
the neck of the uterus
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chemotherapy
treatment of a disease with chemical agents
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chiropractic
using hands to manipulate the body for therapy
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gall bladder
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cholesterol
fat-like substance found in blood, muscle, liver, brain, and other tissue
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colonoscopy
process of examining the colon with a scope
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colposcopy
process of examining the vagina with a scope
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congenital
born with
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congestion
abnormal accumulation of fluid
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conjunctivitis
"pink eye"
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constipation
infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces
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consult
to confer with a physician
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contusion
a bruise
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cryosurgery
destruction of tissue using extreme cold
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c-section
cesarean section
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cyst
sac containing fluid
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dehydration
has less water
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delusions
individuals belief that something is true when there is not evidence suggesting that it is true
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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Dermatology
study of the skin
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dermopathy
disease of the skin
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diabetes
general term referring to disorders characterized by excessive urine excretion
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diarrhea
flowing through
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dietitian
person trained in the use of diet in health and disease
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dilated
to enlarge or stretch
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distal
further from designated point
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dyspnea
difficult or painful breathing
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dysuria
painful urination
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earache
pain in the ear
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Echocardiogram
a record of sound wave reflected through the heart
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edema
swelling
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emesis
vomiting
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Endocrinology
study of the glands that secrete harmones
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erythrocytes
red blood cells
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excision
to cut out
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femur
thigh bone
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fissure
a cleft or groove
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fluoroscopy
examination of deep structures by means of x-rays
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formulary
collection of prescriptions
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gall bladder
reservoir for bile
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Genetics
study of genes and their heredity
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genital
reproductive system structure
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Geriatrics
treatment and study of the aging and elderly
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gestational diabetes
onset of diabetes during pregnancy
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glaucoma
increased fluid pressure condition of the eye
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gravida
pregnant woman
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Gynecology
study of diseases in women
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headache
pain in the head
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heal
to restore
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heel
hindmost part of the foot
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Hematology
the study of blood
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hematoma
localized collection of blood
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hematuria
blood in urine
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hemoccult
lab test for concealed blood
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hemorrhage
bleeding
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hemorrhoid
a vericose dilatation of a vein
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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hernia
projection of a part from its natural cavity
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hormone
a chemical substance produced in the body by an organ
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hygiene
the science of health and its preservation
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hypertension
high blood pressure
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hysterectomy
removal of the uterus
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immunization
injections/oral preparations given so a person may develop an immune response to certain diseases
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incontinence
inability to control defecation and urination
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin
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injection
introducing a substance into the body through a needle
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injury
damage inflicted to the body
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insulin
a hormone secreted by the pancreas
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laceration
a tearing
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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lesion
loss of tissue
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leukemia
presence of too many immature leukocytes in the blood, blood cancer
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leukocytes
leukocytes
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lipid
fat
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lumbar
pertaining to the lower back
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malignant
causing or likely to cause death
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mammogram
x-ray picture ot the breast
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menstruation
discharge through the vagina of blood and tissues from the nonpregnant uterus
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mental health
individuals capacity to interact with other people and their environment that promotes a sense of well being
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migraine
vascular headache
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myocardial infarction
when an arter of the heart muscle is blocked and an area of tissue has no blood supply
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nausea
unpleasant sensation in abdomen
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nephritis
inflammation of the kidney
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Nephrology
the stud of the kidneys
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neural
pertaining to the nerves
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Neurology
study of the nervous system
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neuropathy
disease of the nerves
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Obstetrics
dealing with pregnancy and childbirth
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Oncology
the study of tumors
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Ophthalmology
the study of eye diseases
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optic
relating to the eye
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Orthopedics
concerned with the preservation/restoration of function in the skeletal system
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Optometry
the measurement of vision
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osteoarthritis
disease of the bone in which there is deterioration of the bone
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otitis
inflammation of the ear
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otolaryngology
the study of the ear and throat
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palpation
feeling with the hand
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palpitation
rapid or irregular heart beat
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pathology
the study of disease
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Pediatrics
branch of medicine which treats children
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phlegm
mucous secretion
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Physiatry
branch of medicine which treats disease/injury and the rehabilitation from impairments/disabilities
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pleural
pertaining the to the membrane covering the chest cavity
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs
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pneumothorax
collapsed lung
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Podiatry
study of the feet
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polyp
protruding growth
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prolapse
falling down, sinking
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proximal
closer to a designated point
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psychiatrist
specialist which deals with the treatment and prevention of mental disorders with medication
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Psychiatry
study of mental disorders
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psychologist
specialist in the mind and mental processes
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psychosis
state of being completely out of touch with reality
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psychotic
individual who is unable to tell what is real from what is imagined
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Pulmonary
study of lungs
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pyelonephritis
inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney
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radiology
study of diagnostic imaging
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rales
crackling sound usually heard during inhalation
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renal
pertaining to the kidney
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Resolute
HealthPartners billing system
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Rheumatology
branch of medicine dealing with connective tissue structures of the body
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rhythm
a measured movement
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scoliosis
curvature of the spine
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sedation
the act or process of calming
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sinus
a cavity or channel
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinus
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skeletal
pertaining to the bony framework of the body
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sociopath
people who are antisocial and commit criminal acts without guilt
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sonography
process of obtaining a picture made by sound
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stasis
stopping or controlling
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subcutaneous
below the skin
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suture
to stitch
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tachycardia
fast/rapid heart action
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thoracic
pertaining to the chest
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thrombosis
condition of forming a clot
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tonsillectomy
removal of the tonsils
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toxemia
poisoning of the blood
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tubal/tubal ligation
sterilization of the female by severing the uterine tubes
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tumor
abnormal growth of cells
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Ultrasound
making an image using sound
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Urology
study of the urinary tract
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vasectomy
removal of the vas deferens
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veins
carry blood back to the heart
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vertigo
dizziness
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wound
injury caused by physical means
