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laparoscopy

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examination of the abdomen using a scope

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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colitis

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inflammation of the colon

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oliguria

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condition of small urine

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craniotomy

A

cutting into the skull

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colostomy

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creating an opening in the colon

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dysphasia

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difficulty speaking

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epigastric

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upper area of the abdomen

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enteritis

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inflammation in f the intestines

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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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hepatomegaly

A

enlargement of the liver

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mammogram

A

record of the mammary gland

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tachypnea

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rapid respiration

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hematology

A

the study of the blood

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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of the bone joint

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hysterectomy

A

removal of the uterus

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thoracoplasty

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surgical repair of the chest

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cardiology

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the study of the heart

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nephrologist

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specialist in the study of the kidney

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microcephaly

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pertaining to small head

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laparotomy

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cutting into the abdomen

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hemiplegia

A

half paralysis

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cholecystectomy

A

removal of the gallbladder

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bradycardia

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pertaining to slow heart

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neuropathy

A

disease of the nerve

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tachypnea

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fast breathing

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polyuria

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excessive urine

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erythrocytopenia

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deficiency of red blood cell

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bronchoscopy

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examination of bronchi using a scope

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encephalopathy

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disease in the brain

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stomaitis

A

inflammation of the mucus membranes

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endocarditis

A

inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

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thyroidectomy

A

removal of the thyroid

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splenitis

A

inflamation of the spleen

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bronchoscopy

A

examination of the bronchus using a instrument

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glossoma

A

tumour on the tongue

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otology

A

study of the ear

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myelogram

A

a record or image of the spinal cord

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neurology

A

study of the nerves

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cytogram

A

image or record of a cell

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hysterotomy

A

surgical excision of the uterus

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laparscopy

A

examination of the abdomen using a scope

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mammectomy

A

surgical removal of the breast

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angioectomy

A

surgical removal of blood vessel

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urinologist

A

specialist in the study of the urinary tract

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suprapnea

A

above normal breathing

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myocardiopathy

A

disease of the heart muscle

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pericarditis

A

inflammation around the heart

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apnea

A

absence of breathing

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tachycardia

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pertaining to fast heart rate

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adenomegaly

A

enlarged gland

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neuralgia

A

nerve pain

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nephrectomy

A

surgical removal of the kidney

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enchephaloma

A

brain tumour

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enteritis

A

inflamation of the intestines

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psychology

A

study of the mind

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rhinorrhea

A

discharge of the nose

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macroenterotomy

A

cutting into the large intestine

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thoracotomy

A

incision into the chest

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hematuria

A

blood in the urine

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arthroscopy

A

examination of the joint using scope

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cephalostomy

A

making an into the head

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cholesctyectomy

A

removal of the gallbladder

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microcephaly

A

small head

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hemarrhage

A

excessive flow of blood

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dyspnea

A

difficulty breathing

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osteotomy

A

cutting into the bone

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anemia

A

lack of blood

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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

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encephalitis

A

inflamation of the brain

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