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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Paracentesis: a procedure that removes fluid buildup inside your abdomen, called ascites

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Gastroenterologists
Hepatologists
Radiologists

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Pyelonephritis: an infection of the kidneys

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Urologist
Nephrologist

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Hematopoietic: blood cell production

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Hematology

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Electrocardiogram: a non-invasive medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart

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Internal Medicine
Cardiologist
Cardiac Surgeon

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Salpingo-Oophorectomy: a surgical procedure that removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes

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Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Gynecologic Oncologist
General Surgeons

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Schizophrenia: a chronic mental disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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Psychiatrist

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Cholecystectomy: a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder

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General Surgeon
Gastrointestinal Surgeon

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Tachypnea: an abnormally rapid breathing rate

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Pulmonology

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Otorhinolaryngology: the study of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

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Otolaryngology (also known as ENT)

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Neuroblastoma: a rare type of cancer that develops from immature nerve cells (neuroblasts)

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Oncologist Endocrinologist

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Arthroscopy: a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to examine and treat the inside of a joint

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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Arthropathy: any disease or condition that affects the joints

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Orthopedic

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Endarterectomy: a surgical procedure that removes plaque buildup from the inside of an artery

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Neurosurgeon
Vascular Surgeon

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Chondromalacia: a condition that affects the cartilage in the knee joint

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Orth surgery
Sports Medicine

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Urethroplasty: a surgical procedure that repairs or reconstructs the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

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Urologist

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Thrombolysis: a medical procedure that aims to dissolve blood clots

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Interventional Radiology

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Pulmonary Embolism: a medical condition where a blood clot (embolus) travels to and blocks one or more arteries in the lungs

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Cardiology
Pulmonology, and Surgery

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Ureterolithiasis: a medical condition where a stone or stones form in the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

a. Cardiologist
b. Urology
c. Interventional Radiology

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Urology

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Bradycardia: a condition where the heart rate is abnormally slow, typically below 60 beats per minute (bpm)

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Cardiologist

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Arthrodesis: surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones

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Orth Surgery

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Thoracentesis: a medical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the pleural space, the area between the lungs and chest wall, to drain excess fluid

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Physician
Physician Assistant
Advanced Practice Nurse
Radiologist
Surgeon

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Osteosarcoma: a malignant tumor of bone in which there is a proliferation of osteoblasts

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Oncology
Pathology
Orthopedic Surgeon

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Metatarsal Surgery: a surgical procedure performed on the metatarsal bones, which are the long bones in the foot that connect to the toes

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Podiatry

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Nephrolithiasis: a condition where hard deposits (stones) form in the kidneys

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Urologist
Nephrologist

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Hysterectomy: surgery to remove the uterus

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Gynecology

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Electromyogram (EMG): a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of muscles

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Neurologist
Physiatrist
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist

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Carotid: the large arteries on either side of the neck

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Cardiology

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Doppler: a non-invasive study that uses sound waves to show blood flow and determine degree of narrowing

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Neurology
Vascular Surgery

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Endometriosis: a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus

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Gynecologist
Primary Care Provider

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Fluoroscopy: a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce real-time, moving images of internal structures in the body

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Radiologist
Radiologic Technologist
Cardiologists
Gastroenterologists
Orthopedic Surgeons
Physician Assistants

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Kyphoscoliosis: a condition that caused both a hunchback and a sideways curvature of the spine, leading to significant discomfort and mobility issues

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Orthopedic Surgeon
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Radiology
Neurosurgeon
Radiologist

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Aneurysm: A bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the vessel wall

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Vascular Surgeon

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Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat

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Cardiologist

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Bronchitis: Inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes

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Pulmonologist

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Cirrhosis: Chronic liver damage leading to scarring and liver failure

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Hepatologist

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Conjunctivitis: Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid

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Ophthalmologist

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Dyslipidemia: Abnormal amount of lipids in the blood

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Endocrinologist

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Eczema: A condition that makes your skin red and itchy

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Dermatologist

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Fibromyalgia: A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain

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Rheumatologist

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Gout: A form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.

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Rheumatologist

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Hyperthyroidism: Overactive thyroid gland

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Endocrinologist

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Hypotension: Low blood pressure

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Cardiologist

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Influenza: A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system

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Infectious Disease Specialist

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Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin or eyes caused by liver problems

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Hepatologist

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Leukemia: Cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues

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Hematologist
Oncologist

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Lupus: A systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your tissues and organs

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Rheumatologist

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Migraine: A headache of varying intensity, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound

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Neurologist

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Multiple Sclerosis: A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves

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Neurologist

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Osteoarthritis: A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down

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Rheumatologist
Orthopedic Surgeon

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Parkinson’s Disease: A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement

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Neurologist

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Psoriasis: A condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches

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Dermatologist

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Scoliosis: A sideways curvature of the spine

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses

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Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)

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Sleep Apnea: A serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts

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Pulmonologist
Sleep Specialist

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Stomach Ulcer: A sore that develops on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.

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Gastroenterologist

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Stroke: A medical emergency in which blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted

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Neurologist

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Tendonitis: Inflammation or irritation of a tendon

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Orthopedic Surgeon
Rheumatologist

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Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs

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Infectious Disease Specialist

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Ulcerative Colitis: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract

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Gastroenterologist

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): An infection in any part of the urinary system

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Vertigo: A sensation of spinning and loss of balance

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Neurologist
Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)

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Abscess: A collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body

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General Surgeon
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Anemia: A condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues

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Hematologist

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Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae (fluid-filled sacs that act as a cushion between bones, tendons, joints, and muscles)

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Orthopedic Surgeon
Rheumatologist

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Cellulitis: A common bacterial skin infection

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Dermatologist
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Cystitis: Inflammation of the bladder

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Diverticulitis: Inflammation or infection of small pouches that can form in the intestines

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Gastroenterologist

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Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, often due to infection

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Neurologist
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with elevated pressure in the eye

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Ophthalmologist

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Hernia: A condition in which an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place.

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General Surgeon

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Hyperlipidemia: High levels of lipids (fats) in the blood

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Endocrinologist

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Hypothyroidism: An underactive thyroid gland

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Endocrinologist

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Impetigo: A highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores

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Dermatologist

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Leukopenia: A reduction in the number of white cells in the blood, typical of various diseases

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Hematologist

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Melanoma: The most serious type of skin cancer

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Dermatologist
Oncologist

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Meningitis: Inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord

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Neurologist
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle

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Cardiologist

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Osteomyelitis: An infection in a bone

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Orthopedic Surgeon
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas

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Gastroenterologist

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Peripheral Neuropathy: Weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet

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Neurologist

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Pneumonia: Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid

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Pulmonologist
Infectious Disease Specialist

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Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Retinopathy: Disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision

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Ophthalmologist

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Rheumatic Fever: A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever

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Cardiologist
Rheumatologist

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Sarcoidosis: The growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body

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Pulmonologist
Rheumatologist

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Sciatica: Pain affecting the back, hip, and outer side of the leg, caused by compression of a spinal nerve root

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Neurologist
Orthopedic Surgeon

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Sepsis: A life-threatening complication of an infection

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Infectious Disease Specialist
Critical Care Specialist

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Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, often caused by infection

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Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)

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Alopecia: Loss of hair from the scalp or body

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Dermatologist

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Bell’s Palsy: Sudden, temporary weakness in the muscles on one side of the face

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Neurologist

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Celiac Disease: An immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye

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Gastroenterologist

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe

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Pulmonologist

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DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis): A blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs

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Vascular Surgeon
Hematologist

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Endocarditis: Infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves

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Cardiologist

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Epistaxis: Nosebleed

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Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)

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Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli).

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Nephrologist

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Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver

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Hepatologist
Gastroenterologist

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Myopathy: A disease of the muscle in which the muscle fibers do not function properly

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Neurologist
Rheumatologist

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Pancreatic Cancer: Cancer that begins in the pancreas

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Oncologist
Gastroenterologist

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Uveitis: Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea)

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Ophthalmologist

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