Medical Terminology Flashcards by Adriana Torres

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abdominal

A

pertaining to the abdomen

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anemia

A

lack of blood cells

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anoxia

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lack of oxygen

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arthritis

A

inflammation of the joints

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bradycardia

A

abnormally slow heart rate

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carcinoma

A

cancerous tumors

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cardiomegaly

A

enlarged heart

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coprophagia

A

eating feces

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cystitis

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inflammation of the urinary bladder; bladder infection

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cystotomy

A

surgical incision into the urinary bladder

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dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

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dysphagia

A

difficulty eating

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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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dysuria

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difficulty urinating

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enteric

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pertaining to the intestines

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erythrocyte

A

red blood cell

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erythropenia

A

decreased red blood cells

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gingivitis

A

inflammation of the gums

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hepatomegaly

A

enlarged liver

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hypoxia

A

lack of oxygen

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leukemia

A

white blood cell disease

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leukopenia

A

decreased white blood cells

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malocclusion

A

poor positioning of the teeth

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neonatal

A

newborn

ophthalmology

study of the eye

ophthalmoscope

instrument used to examine the eye

otic

pertaining to the ear

otitis

inflammation of the ear

otoscope

instrument used to examine the ear