Medical Terminology Set 2 Flashcards
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-scopy
A
visual examination
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-spasm
A
involuntary contraction
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-stasis
A
stopping, controlling
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-stenosis
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narrowing
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-stomy
A
creation of an opening
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-tome
A
instrument to cut
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-tomy
A
cutting, incision
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-trite
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instrument to crush
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-tripsy
A
crushing
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-uria
A
urine condition
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abduction
A
movement away from the midline
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adduction
A
movement toward the midline
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anterior
A
front
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caudal
A
toward the tail
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coccygeal
A
relating to the coccyx (tailbone)
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dorsal
A
back
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distal
A
farther from the origin
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inferior
A
lower
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lateral
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side
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medial
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middle
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posterior
A
back
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proximal
A
closer to the origin
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superior
A
upper
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ventral
A
front, belly side
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frontal plane
divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
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coronal plane
divides the body into front and back
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midsagittal plane
divides the body into equal left and right halves
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sagittal plane
divides the body into left and right
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transverse plane
divides the body into top and bottom
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alb(o)
white
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chlor(o)
green
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cyan(o)
blue
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erythr(o)
red
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leuk(o)
white
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melan(o)
black
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xanth(o)
yellow
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acrocyanosis
bluish discoloration of the extremities
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acromegaly
enlargement of extremities
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adenocarcinoma
cancerous tumor of glandular tissue
40
albinism/albino
lack of pigment in skin
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alkalosis
condition of excess base (alkali) in the body fluids
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amenorrhea
absence of menstruation
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anemia
lack of blood or hemoglobin
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anaphylaxis
severe allergic reaction
45
aneurysm
ballooning of a blood vessel
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angiostenosis
narrowing of a vessel
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anotia
absence of the ear
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anuria
lack of urine production
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aphonia
loss of voice
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arteriolitis
inflammation of small arteries
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arteriosclerosis
hardening of the arteries
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arthroclasia
surgical breaking of a joint
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arthrodesis
surgical fixation of a joint
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atherosclerosis
hardening of the arteries due to plaque
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blepharedema
swelling of the eyelid
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blepharospasm
involuntary contraction of the eyelid
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bradyphagia
slow eating
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bradyphasia
slow speech
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bradypnea
slow breathing
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bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles
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calculus, calculi
stones
62
carcinoma
cancerous tumor
63
cephalgia
headache
64
cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
65
cerebellitis
inflammation of the cerebellum
66
cerebromeningitis
inflammation of the brain and meninges
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cervicocolpitis
inflammation of the cervix and vagina
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cheilostomatitis
inflammation of the lips and mouth
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cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
70
coloptosis
prolapse of the colon
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cryptorchidism
undescended testicles
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Cushing's syndrome
condition caused by excessive cortisol
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cystocele
hernia of the bladder
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decalcification
loss of calcium from bones or teeth
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diaphoresis
excessive sweating
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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dyspepsia
indigestion
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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dysphasia
difficulty speaking
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dystrophy
abnormal development, often related to muscles
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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esophagoptosis
downward displacement of the esophagus
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fractures
know the different types
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gigantism
excessive growth due to hormone imbalance
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gingivoglossitis
inflammation of the gums and tongue
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glomerulonephritis
inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney
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hematemesis
vomiting blood
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hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
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hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
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hemoptysis
coughing up blood
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hyperalgesia
increased sensitivity to pain
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hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
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hyperemia
increased blood flow to an area
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hypertension
high blood pressure
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hyperthermia
high body temperature
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hypogonadism
reduced function of the gonads
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hypotension
low blood pressure
98
ichthyosis
dry, scaly skin
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kyphosis
hunchback curvature of the spine
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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leukemia
cancer of white blood cells
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leukocytopenia
low white blood cell count
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lordosis
swayback curvature of the spine
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lymphostasis
stopping the flow of lymph
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malaise
general feeling of discomfort or illness
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megalocardia
enlargement of the heart
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menorrhagia
excessive menstrual bleeding
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myasthenia
muscle weakness
109
myxedema
severe hypothyroidism
110
nephrolithiasis
kidney stones
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narcolepsy
sleep disorder characterized by sudden sleep attacks
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oliguria
low urine output
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omphalorrhexis
rupture of the navel
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onychoma
tumor of the nail
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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onychophagia
nail biting
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onychophagist
person who bites nails
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onychosis
abnormal condition of the nails
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ostealgia
bone pain
120
osteomalacia
softening of bones
121
osteoporosis
loss of bone density
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otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
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paraplegia
paralysis of the lower body
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polycystic kidney disease
condition where the kidneys develop multiple cysts
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polycythemia
increased red blood cell count
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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pseudocyesis
false pregnancy
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pyelonephritis
inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
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pyorrhea
discharge of pus
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pyrexia
fever
131
pyromania
obsession with fire
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quadriplegia
paralysis of all four limbs
133
rhinopharyngitis
inflammation of the nose and throat
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scleroderma
hardening of the skin
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scoliosis
curvature of the spine
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seborrheic dermatitis
inflammation of the skin causing scaly patches
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semiconscious
partially conscious
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splenoptosis
downward displacement of the spleen
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splenorrhaphy
suture of the spleen
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splenorrhagia
bleeding from the spleen
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stomatodynia
pain in the mouth
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stomatomycosis
fungal infection of the mouth
143
streptococcal pharyngitis
strep throat
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tachycardia
fast heart rate
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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thrombocytopenia
low platelet count
147
thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein with clot formation
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verruca
wart
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xanthoderma
yellow skin
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xeroderma
dry skin
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xerosis
abnormal dryness
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computed tomography (CT)
imaging procedure that uses computer-processed combinations of X-ray measurements
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cystography
imaging test of the bladder
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diverticuloscopy
examination of diverticula
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electroencephalogram (EEG)
test that detects electrical activity in the brain
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gastroduodenoscopy
examination of the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine
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lithotrite
instrument for crushing stones
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging, a scanning method used to view internal structures
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proctoscopy
examination of the rectum
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pyloroscopy
examination of the pylorus
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sialography
imaging test of the salivary glands
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sonography
ultrasound imaging
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ultrasound
imaging method using high-frequency sound waves
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anastomosis
connection between two vessels
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amniocentesis
puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid
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amniorrhexis
rupture of the amniotic sac
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arthrectomy
removal of a joint
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arthroclasia
surgical breaking of a joint
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arthroplasty
surgical repair of a joint
170
cheilorrhaphy
suture of the lip
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chiroplasty
surgical repair of the hand
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cholecystectomy
removal of the gallbladder
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chondroplasty
surgical repair of cartilage
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colopexy
surgical fixation of the colon
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coloplasty
surgical repair of the colon
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colostomy
creation of an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall
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colotomy
incision into the colon
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esophagogastrostomy
surgical connection between the esophagus and the stomach
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gastrectasis
dilation of the stomach
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gastroduodenal anastomosis
connection between the stomach and the duodenum
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gastropexy
surgical fixation of the stomach
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glossoplasty
surgical repair of the tongue
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glossostomy
creation of an opening in the tongue
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jejunoileostomy
surgical connection between the jejunum and ileum
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laparotomy
incision into the abdomen
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lithectomy
removal of stones
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lithotripsy
crushing of stones
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neurotomy
incision into a nerve
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neurotripsy
crushing of a nerve
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oophorohysterectomy
removal of the ovaries and uterus
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pneumectomy
removal of a lung
192
proctoplasty
surgical repair of the rectum
193
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
194
splenorrhaphy
suture of the spleen
195
stomatoectasia
dilation of the mouth
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thoracotomy
incision into the chest
197
tonsilloadenoidectomy
removal of the tonsils and adenoids
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tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
199
ureterocystostomy
surgical connection between the ureter and bladder
200
vasorrhaphy
suture of a vessel
201
aerosol
particles suspended in air
202
analgesic
pain relief
203
antiseptic
substance that prevents infection
204
bactericidal
killing bacteria
205
chemotherapy
treatment with drugs
206
contraindication
reason not to use a treatment
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dialysis
removal of waste from the blood
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gastroenterology/gastroenterologist
study of the digestive system and its disorders
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gerontology/gerontologist
study of aging
210
oncology/oncologist
study of cancer
211
orthodontist/orthodontics
specialist in straightening teeth
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orthopedics/orthopedist
study and treatment of the musculoskeletal system
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pedodontist/pedodontics
children's dentist
214
podiatry/podiatrist
study and treatment of foot disorders
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ac
before meals
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ad lib, prn
as desired, as needed
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b.i.d
twice a day
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t.i.d
three times a day
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q.i.d.
four times a day
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Rx
take thou (prescription)
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c
with
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s
without
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CVA
cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis (clot in a vein)
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EKG
electrocardiogram
227
ENT
ear, nose, and throat
228
HPV
human papillomavirus
229
SOB
shortness of breath
230
WBC
white blood cell (leukocyte)
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achromasia
absence of pigment or color
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anter(o)
anterior, front
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bifurcate
branching of veins
234
biopsy
cutting live tissue for examination
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bucc(o)
cheek cavity
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centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid
237
chol(e)
bile
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iatrogenic
caused by treatment
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idiopathic
unknown cause
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intravenous
within a vein
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ichthyoid
fish-like
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lactase/lactose
enzyme and sugar related to milk
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lipase
fat enzyme
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lipoid
fat-like
245
lithogenesis
formation of stones
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lumen
inside space of a tubular structure
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microtome
instrument to cut thin slices of tissue
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multigravida/multipara
multiple pregnancies/births
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nosocomial
hospital-acquired
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olfactory
relating to the sense of smell
251
parturition
childbirth
252
postnatal
after birth
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prenatal
before birth
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primigravida/primipara
first pregnancy/birth
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pyogenesis
pus formation
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semiconscious
partially conscious
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sudoriferous
sweat-producing
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vasodilation
widening of blood vessels
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chondr(o)
cartilage
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colp(o)
vagina
261
core(o)
pupil of the eye
262
cubital
forearm
263
dacryorrhea
excess flow of tears
264
distal
further away
265
endocrinology
study of glands and their hormones
266
etiology
study of the cause of disease
267
flexion
bend or reduce the angle of a joint
268
frontal bone
forehead
269
kal(i)
potassium
270
lingual
pertaining to the tongue
271
lithotripsy
surgical crushing of a stone (calculus)
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menton
the chin
273
mental
pertaining to the chin
274
metr(o)
uterine, or to measure
275
myel(o)
spinal cord
276
nephrology
study of the kidneys
277
olfact
smell or nose
278
plantar flexion
point toes (point foot below ankle)
279
poples
the posterior region of the knee
280
posteri(o)
posterior, back
281
pronation
palm down
282
proximal
closer
283
supination
palm up
284
sphygm(o)
pulse
285
sphygmomanometer
instrument used to assess blood pressure
286
stenosis
narrowing
287
stethoscope
instrument used to listen to the chest
288
sublingual
below the tongue
289
temporal lobe
lobe of the brain near the temples (above ears)
290
zygomatic bone
cheek bone
