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Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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abduct

A

draw away from the median line of the body

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abscess

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localized collection of pus buried in tissues, organs, or confined spaces

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acetabulum

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socket in the pelvis within which the head of the femur sits

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acromioclavicular joint

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shoulder - collarbone junction

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acute

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having a short and relatively severe course

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adduct

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draw toward the median line of the body

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allesthesia

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the circumstance whereby a sensation such as pain or touch is experienced at a point remote from that at which the stimulus occurs

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anastomosis

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a connection between two vessels

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bariatrics

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the study of overweight, its causes, prevention, and treatment

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basilar

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pertaining to a base or basal part

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benign

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not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery

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bicuspid

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having two cusps or points; bicuspid valve of the heart; pre-molar tooth

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brachial plexus

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(not brachioplexus) a network of vessels and nerves in the shoulder/arm region

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bronchiectasis

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dilation of the bronchial tubes

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bruit

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sound of murmur heard in auscultation, especially an abnormal one

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canines

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teeth immediately lateral to the incisors

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cardiology

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the study of the heart and its functions

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cerebrospinal

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(not cerebral spinal) pertaining to the brain and spinal cord

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cervical

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pertaining to the part of the spine connecting the head and trunk; pertaining to a constricted part of an organ

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cesarean section

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(not capitalized) a surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus, performed to deliver a fetus

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cholecystectomy

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excision of the gallbladder

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chronic

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persisting over a long period of time

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creatinine

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substance found in muscle and blood and excreted in the urine

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cuspid

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having one cusp or point; canine tooth

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D & C

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dilation of the cervix and curettage of the uterus

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discogram

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graphic record of the view of an intervertebral disk

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back or the position more toward the back; same as posterior in human anatomy

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dysphagia

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difficulty in swallowing

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ecchymosis

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small hemorrhagic spot on the skin - larger than a petechia

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edema

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presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body

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encephalopathy

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any degenerative disease of the brain

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fasciculated

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clustered together or occurring in bundles

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fasciitis

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inflammation of a fascia, a band of fibrous tissue that lies deep under the skin

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fibrillation

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a small, local, involuntary contraction of musclefibrosis: formation of fibrous tissue

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fibula

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the outer and smaller of the two bones in the lower leg

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36
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foramenotomy

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the operation of removing the roof of the intervertebral foramina for the relief of nerve root compression

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fundus

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the bottom of base of anything - e.g., uterus, eye

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gallbladder

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small, pear-shaped muscular sac, located under the right lobe of the liver, in which bile secreted by the liver is stored until needed by the body for digestion

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gastroenteritis

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an acute inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines

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geriatric

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pertaining to the treatment of the aged

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41
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glioblastoma

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a rapidly growing tumor

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gynecology

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the branch of medicine which treats diseases of the genital tract in women

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H & P

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history and physical

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humerus

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the bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow

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45
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hypotension

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abnormally low blood pressure

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hypoxia

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reduction of sufficient oxygen in tissues in spite of adequate blood supply

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ileum

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a portion of the small intestine

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ileus

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a bowel obstruction

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ilium

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pelvis; part of the hipbone

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incisors

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the four anterior teeth in either jaw

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infarction

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formation of an infarct (generally, a necrosis of tissue due to an obstruction of circulation); commonly myocardial infarction or heart attack

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keloid

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an elevated, irregularly-shaped scar

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kymograph

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an instrument for recording variations or undulations, arterial or other

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54
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laminectomy

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excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra

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55
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laminotomy

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division of the lamina of a vertebra

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laparoscopy

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examination of the interior of the abdomen by means of instrument called a laparoscope

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lavage

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the irrigation or washing out of an organ, such as a stomach or bowel

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58
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lordosis

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abnormally increased curvature of the thoracic and lumbar spine

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lumbar

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pertaining to the part of the back between the thorax and the pelvis

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luxation

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dislocation in which bone is displaced from its normal position in the joint cavity

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meninges

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the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord

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metastasis

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the transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it

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molars

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posterior teeth which are used for grinding food

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musculoskeletal

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pertaining to or comprising the skeleton and the muscles

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nephrology

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scientific study of the kidney, its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology

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neurology

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that branch of medical science which deals with the nervous system

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neuron

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any of the conducting cells of the nervous system

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nystagmus

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involuntary, rapid movement of the eyeball

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69
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oophorectomy

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the removal of any ovary or ovaries

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70
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oophorocystectomy

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excision of an ovarian cyst

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ophthalmology

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the branch of medical science dealing with the anatomy, functions and diseases of the eye

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orthopedics

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that branch of surgery and medical science which is specially concerned with the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures

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palpate

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to examine by the hands; to feel

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74
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paracentesis

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aspiration

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75
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patella

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kneecap

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perfusion

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the passage of a fluid through the vessels of a specific organ

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petechia, plural petechiae

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a tiny red spot on the skin, but usually used in the plural

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phalanges

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any of the bones of the fingers or toes

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79
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pituitary

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gland found at the base of the brain

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80
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plantar fasciitis

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inflammation of the fascia of the sole of the foot

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pulmonology

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the medical science concerned with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs

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refraction

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the deviation of light in passing obliquely from one medium to another; the process of determining the refractive errors of the eye and their correction by glasses

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83
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Raynaud’s disease

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vascular disorder characterized by ischemia of the fingers or toes

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sphygmomanometer

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an instrument for measuring blood pressure in arteries

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85
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spondylitis

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inflammation of one or more vertebrae

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spondylosis

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degenerative changes of vertebrae

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87
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spondylolisthesis

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forward displacement of lumbar vertebra(e)

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stapedectomy

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surgical creation of a small opening in the stapes

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sternum

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the breast bone; the bone connection with the clavicles and the first seven ribs

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syncope

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temporary suspension of consciousness, a faint or swoon

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synovial

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of, or pertaining to, synovia which is a viscid fluid contained in joint cavities; also called synovial fluid

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thoracic

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pertaining to or affecting the chest

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tibia

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the inner and larger bone of the lower leg; the shin bone

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triage

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the sorting out and classification of casualties of war or other disaster to determine priority of need and proper place of treatment

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uvula

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most commonly refers to the uvula palatine, the small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate above the root of the tongue

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venous

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of or pertaining to the veins

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viscid

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sticky; thick

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xiphoid

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shaped like a sword, as in xiphoid process

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PREFIX

a-

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without/absence of

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PREFIX

ab-

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away from

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ad-

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to/toward

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PREFIX

ante-

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before

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an-

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without

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bi-

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two

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brady-

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slow

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contra-

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against

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ecto-

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outside

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endo-

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within

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exo-

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outside

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glyc-

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sweet

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hyper-

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above

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hypo-

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below

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im-

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not

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infra-

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under/below

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inter-

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between

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intra-

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inside

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mal-

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bad

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macro-

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large

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meso-

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middle

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meta-

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after

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mut-

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change

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patho-

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disease

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peri-

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surrounding

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retro-

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back

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sub-

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under/below

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supra-

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above

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super-

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over/above

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tachy-

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fast

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trans-

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through, across, beyond

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ultra-

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beyond, excess

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-algia

A

pain

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-asis

A

condition

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-asthenia

A

weakness

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SUFFIX

-ectomy

A

excision, surgical removal

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-emia

A

blood condition

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-genic

A

producing, causing

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SUFFIX

-itia, itis

A

inflammation

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SUFFIX

-lysis

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reduction, desstruction

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-megaly

A

enlargement

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-oma

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tumor, swelling

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SUFFIX

-oscopy, -osopy, -opsy

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to view

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-ostomy

A

creation of artificial opening

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-pathy

A

disease

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-penia

A

insufficiency

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-plegia

A

paralysis

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-pnea

A

breathing

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SUFFIX

-sclerosis

A

hardening

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SUFFIX

-sepsis

A

infection

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-stasis

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control/stop

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-tropic

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influencing

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bronch

A

windpipe

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cardi

A

heart

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carp

A

wrist

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cutane

A

skin

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cyst

A

bladder

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cyt

A

cell

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derm

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skin

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dors

A

back

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encephal

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brain

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enter

A

intestines

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erythr

A

red

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gangli

A

swelling

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gastr

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stomach

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hema

A

blood

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hepat

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liver

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homeo

A

same

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lact

A

milk

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leuko

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white

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lip

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fat

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mening

A

membrane

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morph

A

shape/form

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myo

A

muscle

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nephr

A

kidney

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olfact

A

to smell

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oo

A

egg, ovum

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oss, oste

A

bone

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phleb

A

vein

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pleur

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rib

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pod

A

foot

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proct

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rectum

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psych

A

mind

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puber

A

adult

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pyr

A

fever

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ren

A

kidney

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scler

A

hard

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somat

A

body

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strat

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layer

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ROOT WORD

thromb

A

clot

189
Q

ROOT WORD

ven

A

vein

190
Q

AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

191
Q

Alzheimer’s Disease

A

a presenile dementia

192
Q

ancillary

A

is a nonmedical term

193
Q

anemia

A

a deficiency of red blood cells

194
Q

apnea

A

a temporary cessation of breathing

195
Q

axillary

A

of or relating to the armpit

196
Q

cardiorrhaphy

A

suturing of the heart muscle

197
Q

cephalography

A

radiography of the head

198
Q

DNA

A

DioxyriboNucleic Acid

199
Q

electrocaradiogram

A

ECG, EKG. The record produced by electrocardiography. A tracing representing the heart’s electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart

200
Q

emphysema

A

any pathologic accumulation of air in tissue or organs

201
Q

endocrines

A

secreting internally. Pertaining to internal secretions; hormonal

202
Q

endoplasm

A

the central portion of the cytoplasm of a cell

203
Q

erythrocyte

A

red blood cells

204
Q

fracture commimuted

A

a fracture in which the bone is crushed or splintered

205
Q

depressed

A

a fracture of the skull in which a fragment is depressed

206
Q

impacted

A

a fracture in which one fragment is firmly driven into the other

207
Q

open

A

a fracture in which a wound through the adjacent or overlying soft tissue communicates with the outside of the body; this must be considered a surgical emergency

208
Q

hormones

A

what the endocrine system manufactures

209
Q

human immunodeficiency virus

A

the virus which causes AIDS

210
Q

insulin

A

a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the level of glucose in the blood

211
Q

Kaposi’s sarcoma

A

a sarcoma that starts with purplish spots on the feet and legs and spreads from the skin to lymph nodes and internal organs; a common manifestation of AIDS

212
Q

leukocyte

A

white blood cell

213
Q

mandible

A

the jaw

214
Q

maxillary

A

of or relating to the upper jaw

215
Q

oncologist

A

specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats cancer

216
Q

ophthalmologist

A

specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions of the eye

217
Q

orthopedist

A

a doctor who corrects congenital of functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing

218
Q

papillary

A

papillary muscle: small muscles within the heart that anchor the heart valves

219
Q

pivot

A

a joint allowing motion around a vertical axis

220
Q

pleurisy

A

inflammation of the pleura, the linings surrounding the lungs

221
Q

pneumatosis

A

air or gas in an abnormal location in the body

222
Q

podiatrist

A

foot specialist

223
Q

presenile dementia

A

name given to dementia of the Alzheimer type when it occurs in persons younger than 65

224
Q

rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

225
Q

tachygraph

A

a device to record the rate of blood flow

226
Q

venectomy

A

excision of a vein, or a segment of a vein

227
Q

viral pneumonitis

A

any of numerous pneumonias caused by a virus, such as an adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, etc.

228
Q

anesthetic

A

a drug or agent used to abolish the sensation of pain

229
Q

SUFFIX

-algia

A

pain

230
Q

angina pectoris

A

this is a characteristic pain in connection with disease of the heart

231
Q

arrhythmia

A

variation from the normal rhythm, especially of the heartbeat

232
Q

COMBINING FORM

arthr/o

A

joint

233
Q

aseptic

A

free from infection, a.k.a. sterile

234
Q

bone(s) atlas

A

the first cervical vertebra, the uppermost bone of the vertebral column which supports the skull

235
Q

clavicle

A

the collarbone

236
Q

femur

A

the thigh bone. The largest and strongest bone of the body

237
Q

frontal

A

the bones which form the forehead and help form the orbital cavities

238
Q

occipital

A

the bone in the lower back part of the skull between the parietal and temporal bones

239
Q

parietal

A

one of two bones which together form the roof and sides of the skull

240
Q

patella

A

the kneecap

241
Q

scapula

A

the flat triangular bone in the back of the shoulder

242
Q

skull

A

a bone of the skeleton which is unable to regenerate if a part of it is removed

243
Q

sternum

A

the narrow, flat bone in the median line of the thorax in front. It consists of three portions distinguished as the manubrium, the gladiolus, and the ensiform of xiphoid process. a.k.a. breastbone

244
Q

temporal

A

a bone on both sides of the skull at its base

245
Q

tibia

A

the inner and thicker of the two bones of the leg between the knee and the ankle

246
Q

ulna

A

the inner and larger bone of the forearm, on the side opposite the thumb

247
Q

congenital condition

A

a condition that exists from birth

248
Q

SUFFIX

-dynia

A

pain

249
Q

SUFFIX

-ectomy

A

cutting out, to excise, to remove

250
Q

epiphyseal

A

pertaining to the end of a long bone, usually wider than the shaft

251
Q

glycohemia

A

presence of glucose (sugar) in the blood; a.k.a. glycemia

252
Q

hemiplegia

A

paralysis of one side of the body

253
Q

logorrhea

A

talk too much

254
Q

manubrium

A

Latin: handle. In anatomy, it refers to a handlelike structure or part

255
Q

orbicularis

A

muscles surrounding the eye

256
Q

palpitation

A

a heartbeat that is unusually strong, rapid, or irregular enough to make the person aware of it

257
Q

pediatrics

A

branch of medical science that treats children

258
Q

placenta

A

the circular mass within the uterus that establishes communication between the mother and child by way of the umbilical cord

259
Q

purulent

A

that which has the character of pus

260
Q

tachycardia

A

abnormally rapid heartbeat

261
Q

trauma

A

injury

262
Q

Valium

A

the most likely source to find the meaning of the drug “Valium” would be in a drug reference book or an online prescription medicine website

263
Q

vertigo

A

dizziness

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