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Medical Terminology for Health Professions Part 2 Flashcards

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chronic

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of long duration. (pg14)

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disease

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a condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally. (pg14)

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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a persistent overwhelming fatigue of unknown origin. (pg14)

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CFS

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an abbreviation for … “chronic fatigue syndrome”. (pg14)

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ileum

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the last and longest portion of the small intestine. Memory aid: “il-e-um” is spelled with an “E” as in “int-e-stine”. (pg14)

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ilium

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part of the hip bone. Memory aid: “il-i-um” is spelled with an “I” as in “hip”.(pg14)

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exudate

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fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound. (pg14)

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erythema

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redness. (pg15)

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hyperthermia

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heat. (pg15)

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mucous

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the specialized membranes that line the body cavities. (pg15)

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mucus

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fluid secreted by mucous membranes. (pg15)

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myc/o

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a combining form meaning … fungus. (pg15)

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myel/o

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a combining form meaning … bone marrow or spinal cord. (pg15)

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my/o

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a combining form meaning … muscle. (pg15)

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-ologist

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a suffix meaning … specialist. (pg15)

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dermat

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a word root meaning … skin. (pg15)

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neo-

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a prefix meaning … new. (pg15)

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pyel/o

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a combining form meaning … renal pelvis, which is part of the kidney. (pg16)

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pyelitis

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an inflammation of the renal pelvis. (pg16)

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py/o

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a combining form meaning … pus. (pg16)

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pyoderma

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any acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection such as impetigo. (pg16)

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pyr/o

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a combining form meaning … fever or fire. (pg16)

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heartburn

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also known as “pyrosis”. (pg16)

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virile

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having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male. (pg16)

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MS

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an abbreviation not to be used … can mean either “morphine sulfate” or “magnesium sulfate”. (pg17)

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QD or QOD

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an abbreviation not to be used … means “daily” or “every other day”, sometimes mistaken for each other. (pg17)

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U

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an abbreviation not to be used … means “units”, sometimes mistaken for “0” or “4”. (pg17)

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megal/o

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a combining form meaning … large, great. (pg8)

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micr/o

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a combining form meaning … small. (pg8)

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oste/o, ost/o

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a combining form meaning … bone. (pg542)

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-ar, -ic, -ac

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pertaining to

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-crine

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to secrete

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-eal

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pertaining to

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-ior

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pertaining to

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-ose

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pertaining to

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-pathy

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disease

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-plasia

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formation

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-plasm

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formative material of cells

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-stasis

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control

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-tics

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pertaining to

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-trophy

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development

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a-

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without

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abdomin(o)-

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abdomen

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abdominal cavity or abdomen

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contains primarily the major organs of digestion

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abdominopelvic cavity

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refers to two cavities as a single unit

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aden(o)-

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glands

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adenectomy

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surgical removal of a gland

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adenocarcinoma

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malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue

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adenoma

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benign tumor that arises in, or resembles, glandular tissue

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adenomalacia

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abnormal softening of a gland

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adenosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of a gland

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adenosis

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any disease condition of a gland

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adip-

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fat

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adipose tissue

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fat - provides protective padding, insulation, and support

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adult stem cells

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somatic stem cells - undifferentiated cells found among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ

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airborne transmission

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occurs through contact with contaminated respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze (cold, flu, TB, measles)

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ana-

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excessive

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anal atresia

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congenital absence of the opening at the bottom end of the anus

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anaplasia

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change in the structure of the cells and in their orientation to each other (tumors, cancer)

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anatomic position

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describes the body assuming that the individual is standing in the standard position that includes: standing up straight so that body is erect and facing forward; holding arms at sides with hands turned with palms turned toward front

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anatomic reference systems

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used to describe the locations of the structural units of the body

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anatomy

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study of the structures of the body

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anomaly

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deviation from what is regarded as normal

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anter(o)-

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front or before

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anterior

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situated in the front; front or forward part of an organ (opposite to posterior)

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aplasia

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defective development, or the congenital absence, of an organ or tissue

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atresia

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congenital absence of a normal opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular

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autopsy

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postmorten examination

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benign

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not life-threatening

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bilateral

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relating to, or having, two sides

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birth injuries

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congenital disorder that were not present before the events surrounding the time of birth

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bloodborne transmission

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spread of disease through contact with blood or other body fluid that are contaminated with blood (HIV, hepatitis B, STDs)

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body cavities

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spaces within the body that contain and protect internal organs

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body planes

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imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used the divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes

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carcin-

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cancerous

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caud(o)-

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tail or lower part of the body

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caudal

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toward the lower part of the body (opposite to cephalic)

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cell membrane

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tissue that surrounds and protects the contents of the cell by separating them from its external environment

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cells

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basic structural and functional units of the body

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cephal(o)-

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head

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cephalic

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toward the head (opposite to caudal)

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cerebral palsy

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result of brain damage, can be caused by premature birth or not enough oxygen to the brain during birth

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chondr(i)-

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cartilage

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chromosomes

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genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell

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communicable

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capable of being transmitted

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communicable disease

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condition that is transmitted from one person to another either by direct or by indirect contact with contaminated objects - contagious disease

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congenital

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existing at birth

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congenital disorder

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abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth

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connective tissue

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supports and connects organs and other body tissue

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contamination

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the pathogen is possibly present

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cord blood

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found in umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn infant

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cranial cavity

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located within the skull, surrounds and protects the brain

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cystic fibrosis (CF)

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genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems

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cyt(o)-

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cell or hollow place

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cytology

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study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell

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cytoplasm

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material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus

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cytoplasm

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the material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus

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degeneration

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worsening condition

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dem(o)-

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population

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dense connective tissue

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form the joints and framework of the body - bone or cartilage

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developmental disorder

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anomaly or malformation such as absence of the limb or the presence of an extra toe - birth defect

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diaphragm

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muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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differentiated

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having a specialized function of structure

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distal

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situated farthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure (opposite to proximal)

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DNA

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deoxyribonucleic acid

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dominant gene

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inherited from either parent - the offspring will inherit that genetic condition or characteristic

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dors-

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back of the organ or body (opposite of ventral)

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dorsal

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refers to the back of the organ or body

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dorsal cavity

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located along the back of the body and head - divided into cranial cavity and spinal cavity

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double helix

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consists of two helixes twisted together

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Down syndrome (DS)

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genetic variation that is associated with characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease

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dysplasia

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abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs

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embryonic stem cells

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undifferentiated cells that are unlike any specific adult cell, can form any cell

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en-

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within

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endemic

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the ongoing presence of a disease within the population, group, or area

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endo-

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within

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endocrine glands

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produce homones - do not have ducts

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endothelium

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specialized epithelial tissue that lines blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs

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epi-

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above

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epidemic

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sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area

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epidemiologist

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specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group

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epidermis

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outer layer of the skin

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epigastric region

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above the stomach

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epithelial tissue

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form a protective covering for all internal and external surfaces of body

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epithelium

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specialized epithelial tissue that forms epidermis of the skin and surface layer of mucous membranes

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eti-

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cause

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etiology

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study of causes of diseases

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exo-

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out of

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exocrine glands

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secrete chemical substances into ducts that lead either to other organs or out of the body - sweat glands

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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caused by the mother’s consumption of alcohol during the pregnancy

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fetal alcohol syndrome

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physical and behavioral traits, including growth abnormalities, mental retardation, brain damage, socialization difficulties

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adenitis

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inflammation of a gland

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food-borne and water-borne transmission

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eating or drinking contaminated food or water that has not been properly treated to remove contamination or kill pathogens that are present - (fecal-oral transmission)

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frontal plane

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vertical plane that divides the body into arterior (front) and posterior (back) portions - coronal plane

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functional disorder

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produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified - (ex. panic attack)

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gametic cell mutation

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change within the genes in a gamete (sex cells) that can be transmitted by a parent

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gene

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fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity

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gene-

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producing

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genetic mutation

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change of sequence of a DNA molecule

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genetic disorder

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pathological condition caused by an absent or defective gene - hereditary disorder

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genetic engineering

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manipulating or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes

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genetic mutation

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change of sequence of a DNA molecule

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geneticist

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specialist in field of genetics

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genetics

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study of how genes are transferred from parent to their children and the role of genes in health and disease

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genome

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complete set of genetic information of an individual

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geriatrician

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physician who specializes in the care of older people - gerontologist

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geriatrics

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study of the medical problems and care of the aged - gerontology

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glands

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group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions

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graft versus host disease

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rejection if not excellent match in stem cells

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groin

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crease at the junction of the trunk with the upper and of the thigh

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helix

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shape twisted like a spiral staircase

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hemophilia

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hereditary bleeding disorder in which blood-clotting factor is missing

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hemopoietic

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related to the production of blood cells

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hist-

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tissue

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histologist

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specialist in the study of the organizaton of tissue at all levels

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histology

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study of the structure, composition, and function of tissues

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home(o)-

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constant

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homeostasis

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process though which the body maintains a constant internal environment

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horizontal plane

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a flat crosswise plane, such as the horizon

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Huntington’s disease (HD)

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genetic disorder that is passed from parent to child that causes nerve degeneration with symptoms that most often appear in midlife

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hyperplasia

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enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in number of cells in the tissue

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hypertrophy

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general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ is due to an increase in the size, but not in number of cells in the tissue

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hypochondriac

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below ribs

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hypochondriac regions

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located on the left and right sides of the body and are covered by the lower ribs

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hypogastric region

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located below stomach

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hypoplasia

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incomplete development of an organ or tissue usually due to a deficiency in the number of cells

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iatrogenic illness

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unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment (severe burns from radiation therapy)

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idi(o)-

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peculiar to the individual

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idiopathic

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without known cause

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idiopathic disorder

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illness without known cause

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ili-

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hip bone

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iliac regions

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located on the left and right sides over the hip bones

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indirect contact transmission

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situation in which a susceptible person is infected by contact with a contaminated surface

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infectious disease

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illness caused by living pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and viruses

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inferior

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lowermost, below, or toward the feet (opposite to superior)

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inguinal

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relating to the groin - refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen

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lateral

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direction toward or nearer the side and away from midline (opposite to medial)

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liquid connective tissue

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blood and lymph, transport nutirents and waste products throughout the body

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LLQ

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left lower quadrant (abdomen)

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loose connective tissue

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surrounds various organs and supports both nerve cells and blood vessels

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lumb-

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lower back

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lumbar

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part of the back between ribs and pelvis

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lumbar region

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on the left and right sides near inward curve of spine

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LUQ

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left upper quadrant (abdomen)

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malignant

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harmful

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medial

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direction toward, or nearer, the midline (opposite to lateral)

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membrane

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thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ

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