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steatorrhea

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flow/discharge of fat

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enterocolitis

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inflammation of the small intestine and colon

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lipase

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fat enzyme

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gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums

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sigmoidoscopy

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process of visual examination of the sigmoid colon

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stomatitis

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inflammation of the mouth

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endodontist

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specialist of within the teeth

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diarrhea

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complete flow

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hyperglycemia

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blood condition of excessive sugar

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dentalgia

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tooth pain

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hematochezia

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defecation of blood

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esophageal atresia

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pertaining to esophagus without opening

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pyloroplasty

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surgical repair of the pylorus

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cholelithiasis

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abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder

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colonoscopy

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process of visual examination of the the colon

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gastrostomy

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new opening in the stomach

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cholecystectomy

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removal of the gallbladder

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sialolith

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salivary stone

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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polyphagia

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much swallowing

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palatoplasty

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surgical repair of the palate

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appendectomy

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removal of the appendix

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pyorrhea

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flow/discharge of pus

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hepatomegaly

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enlargement of the liver

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cecal

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pertaining to the cecum

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colostomy

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new opening of the colon

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buccal

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pertaining to the cheek

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sublingual

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pertaining to under/below the tongue

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hepatoma

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tumor of the liver

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nasogastric

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pertaining to the nose and the stomach

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dyspepsia

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difficult digestion

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uremia

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blood condition of urine

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vasovasostomy

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new opening of the vas deferens

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orchitis

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inflammation of the testes

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glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of the glomerulus of the kidneys

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polydipsia

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condition of many/much thirst

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teratoma

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monster tumor

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nephrolithiasis

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abnormal condition of kidney stones

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anuria

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without urination

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cystoscope

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instrument for visual examination of the bladder

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nephrolithotomy

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process of cutting kidney stones

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diuresis

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condition of complete urination

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orchiopexy

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fixation of the testicles

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urethritis

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inflammation of the urethra

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orchiectomy

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removal of the testes

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crytorchidism

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condition of hidden testes

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ultrasonography

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process of recording with excess sound

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urethroplasty

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surgical repair of the urethra

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ketonuria

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urine condition of ketone

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glycosuria

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urine condition of sugar

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vasectomy

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removal of the vas deferens

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lithotripsy

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crushing of a stone

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oliguria

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scanty urination

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bacteriuria

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bacterial urine condition

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polyuria

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many/much urine

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oligospermia

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condition of scanty sperm

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hydronephrosis

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abnormal condition of water in the kidney

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nephroptosis

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drooping kidney

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spermolytic

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pertaining to destruction of sperm

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dysuria

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difficult/painful urination

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nephrostomy

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new opening of the kidney

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balanitis

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inflammation of the glans penis

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cystogram

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record of the urinary bladder

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androgen

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producing male (hormone)

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pyuria

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pus urination

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azotemia

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nitrogenous blood condition

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epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

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prostatitis

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inflammation of the prostate gland

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oligomenorrhea

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scanty menstrual flow

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid

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anhidrosis

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abnormal condition of no sweat

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pseudocyesis

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false pregnancy

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primipara

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first birth

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dystocia

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difficult labor/birth

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hysterectomy

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removal of the uterus

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colposcopy

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process of visual examination of the vagina

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gynecology

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study of female

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subcutaneous

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pertaining to under/below the skin

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the fallopian tube

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oophoritis

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inflammation of the ovary

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keratosis

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abnormal condition of hard (skin)

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nulligravida

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no/none pregancy

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oophorectomy

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removal of the ovary

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leukorrhea

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white discharge

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rhytidectomy

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removal of wrinkles

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstrual flow

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pyosalpinx

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pus in the fallopian tube

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angiogram

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record of vessel

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macrophage

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large cell that eats

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dysphonia

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condition of difficulty speaking

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granulocytosis

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abnormal condition of granule cell

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psychogenic

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producing in the mind

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aphasia

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condition of no speech

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ankylosis

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abnormal condition of being stiff

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subcostal

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pertaining to under the ribs

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keratoplasty

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surgical repair of the cornea

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pseudophakia

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condition of false lens

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adenitis

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inflammation of the gland

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hypercalciuria

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urine condition of excessive calcium

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polypoid

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resembling a polyp

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radiologist

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specialist that studies x-rays

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pericarditis

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inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart

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lymphoma

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tumor of the lymph

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cytology

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study of cells

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hemostasis

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controlling/stopping blood

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subdural

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pertaining to under the dura (mater)

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bradykinesia

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condition of slow movement

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myopathy

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disease condition the muscles

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arthrocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from a joint

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audiometry

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process to measure hearing

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intraocular

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pertaining to within the eyes

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acromegaly

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enlargement of the extremities

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euthyroid

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resembling normal thyroid

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histogenesis

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condition of producing tissues

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myelography

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process of recording the spinal cord or bone marrow

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cyanosis

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abnormal condition of blue

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thrombolysis

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breakdown/destruction of clot

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hypercapnia

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condition of excessive carbon dioxide

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hypochromic

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pertaining to deficient color

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intracerebral

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pertaining to within the cerebrum

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meningioma

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tumor of the meninges

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osteosarcoma

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tumor of bone flesh

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craniotome

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instrument to cut the skull

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anisocoria

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condition without equal pupil

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otologist

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specialist who study the ear

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glycemic

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pertaining to sugar in the blood

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hypothyroidism

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resembling condition of deficient thyroid

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sarcoma

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tumor of the flesh

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neoplasm

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new structure/formation

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bradycardia

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condition of slow heart (rate)

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tachycardia

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condition of fast heart (rate)

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thrombocytopenia

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deficiency of clotting cells

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pyothorax

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pus in the chest

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cephalgia

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head pain (headache)

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dysphoria

A

condition of bad feeling

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laminectomy

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removal of the lamina

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hypertrophy

A

excessive developement

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ophthalmology

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study of the eye

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stapedectomy

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removal of the stapes

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adrenalectomy

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removal of the adrenal gland

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dysplastic

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pertaining to bad formation

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hyperplasia

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condition of excessive development/formation

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valvotomy

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process of cutting a valve

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phlebotomy

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process of cutting a vein

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thoracostomy

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new opening in the chest

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hemiparesis

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half weakness

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psychosis

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abnormal condition of the mind

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kyphosis

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abnormal condition of humpback

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atrophy

A

no/without development

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diplopia

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vision condition of double

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blepharitis

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inflammation of the eyelid

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gastroparesis

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weakness in the stomach

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hypernatremia

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blood condition of excessive sodium

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pyelogram

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record of the renal pelvis

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pleomorphic

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pertaining to variety of shapes

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cryotherapy

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cold treatment

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electrocardiogram

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record of electricity of the heart

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atherosclerosis

A

abnormal condition of hardening plaque

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angioplasty

A

surgical repair of a vessel

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arrhythmia

A

condition of without rhythm

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hypoxia

A

deficient oxygen (condition)

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lymphocytopenia

A

deficiency in lymph cells

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lymphopoeisis

A

formation of lymph

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myxoma

A

tumor of mucus

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endarterectomy

A

removal of within the artery

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phagocytosis

A

abnormal condition of eating cell

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echocardiogram

A

record of heart sound

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endocarditis

A

inflammation within the heart

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myeloma

A

tumor of the bone marrow

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pericaridiocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from around the heart

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thrombophlebitis

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inflammation of the vein clot

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lymphedema

A

swelling of the lymph

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cardiomyopathy

A

disease condition of the heart muscle

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arteriography

A

process of recording an artery

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erythrocyte

A

red cell

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pneumoconiosis

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abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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leukapheresis

A

removal of white

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bronchiolitis

A

inflammation of the bronchioles

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paranasal

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pertaining to beside the nose

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electrophoresis

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carrying away by electrical current

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bronchiectasis

A

dilation of the bronchi

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thoracotomy

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process of cutting the chest

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thoracoscopy

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process of visual examination of the chest

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poikilocytosis

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abnormal condition of varied/irregular cells

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pleuritis

A

inflammation of the pleura

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spirometer

A

instrument to measure breathing

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pancytopenia

A

deficiency of all cells

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bronchodilator

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dilation of bronchus

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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pneumothorax

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air in the pleural cavity

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rhinorrhea

A

discharge of the nose

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atelectasis

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incomplete dilation (of alveoli)

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monocyte

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one cell (leukocyte)

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meningomyelocele

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hernia of meninges and spinal cord

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meningocele

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hernia of the meninges

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poliomyelitis

A

inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord

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euphoria

A

good feeling

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anesthesia

A

no feeling

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hydrocephalus

A

water substance in the head

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psychologist

A

specialist who study the mind

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gliobastoma

A

tumor of of immature glial cells

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hemiplegia

A

half paralysis

203
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psychiatry

A

process of treating the mind

204
Q

osteoblast

A

immature bone (cell)

205
Q

osteoarthritis

A

inflammation of the bone and joint

206
Q

osteoporosis

A

abnormal condition of porous bone

207
Q

diaphysis

A

complete growth

208
Q

arthrography

A

process of recording the joint

209
Q

ophthamologist

A

specialist who study the eye

210
Q

retinoblastoma

A

tumor of immature retinaretin

211
Q

otitis media

A

inflammation of the middle ear

212
Q

otoscopy

A

process of visual examination of the ear

213
Q

hypoglycemia

A

blood condition of deficient sugar

214
Q

hyperthyroidism

A

resembling condition of excessive thyroid

215
Q

estrogen

A

producing female (hormone)

216
Q

hypophysectomy

A

removal of the pituitary gland

217
Q

sonographer

A

one who record with sound

218
Q

papilloma

A

nipple-like tumor

219
Q

necrotic

A

pertaining to death

220
Q

radiographer

A

one who record with x-rays

221
Q

gastritis

A

inflammation of the stomach

222
Q

pathology

A

study of disease

223
Q

endoscopy

A

process of visual examination within

224
Q

nephroblastoma

A

immature tumor of kidney

225
Q

xeroderma

A

dry skin

226
Q

cystocele

A

hernia of the bladder

227
Q

radiograph

A

instrument to record x-rays

228
Q

sonogram

A

record of sound

229
Q

nephromegaly

A

enlargement of the kidney

230
Q

cystotomy

A

process of cutting the bladder

231
Q

otopyorrhea

A

discharge of pus in the ear

232
Q

intravenous

A

pertaining to within the vein

233
Q

neurasthenia

A

weakness of the nerve

234
Q

hypoplasia

A

deficient development

235
Q

visceral

A

pertaining to an internal organ

236
Q

mucoid

A

resembling mucus

237
Q

oligospermia

A

condition of scanty sperm

238
Q

thoracic

A

pertaining to the thorax

239
Q

nasolacrimal

A

pertaining to the nose and the tear duct

240
Q

mastalgia

A

pain in the breast

241
Q

tonsillectomy

A

removal of the tonsil

242
Q

iritis

A

inflammation of the iris

243
Q

oncology

A

study of tumors

244
Q

bronchoscopy

A

process of visual examination of the bronchus

245
Q

lordosis

A

abnormal condition of swayback

246
Q

pachyderma

A

thick skin

247
Q

tonometer

A

instrument to measure tension

248
Q

rectocele

A

hernia of the rectum

249
Q

bronchogram

A

record of the bronchus

250
Q

electrocardiograph

A

instrument to record electricity of the heart

251
Q

cardiomegaly

A

enlargement of the heart

252
Q

percutaneous

A

pertaining to through the skin

253
Q

amniotomy

A

process of cutting the amnion

254
Q

intrapleural

A

pertaining to within the pleura

255
Q

myasthenia

A

weakness of muscle

256
Q

dystrophy

A

abnormal development

257
Q

caudad

A

toward the tail

258
Q

corticoid

A

resembling the cortex

259
Q

pyeloplasty

A

surgical repair of the renal pelvis

260
Q

apnea

A

without breathing

261
Q

menarche

A

beginning of menstruation

262
Q

hydrosalpinx

A

water in the fallopian tube

263
Q

colectomy

A

removal of the colon

264
Q

osteitis

A

inflammation of the bone

265
Q

psychology

A

study of the mind

266
Q

cytoscopy

A

process of visual examination of the bladder

267
Q

scoliosis

A

abnormal condition of crooked/bent spine

268
Q

melanocarcinoma

A

tumor of black cancer

269
Q

multipara

A

many births

270
Q

xanthoderma

A

yellow skin

271
Q

keratometer

A

instrument to measure the cornea

272
Q

omphalocele

A

hernia of the umbilicus

273
Q

electroencephalograph

A

instrument to record electricity of the of brain

274
Q

hysterogram

A

record of the uterus

275
Q

seborrhea

A

discharge of the sebum

276
Q

intracranial

A

pertaining to within the skull

277
Q

hyperesthesia

A

excessive feeling

278
Q

hidradenitis

A

inflammation of the sweat gland

279
Q

microcephalus

A

small structured head

280
Q

monoparesis

A

single weakness

281
Q

dysplasia

A

condition of abnormal development

282
Q

prenatal

A

pertaining to before birth

Medical Terminology (21 decks)

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