medical terms 15 Flashcards

1
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peristalsis

A

a series of movement of muscles in the digestive tract

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2
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calories

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the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

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3
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lipids

A

fats and oils

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4
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cellulose

A

indigestible fiber

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5
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mental

A

pertaining to the mind

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6
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qid

A

4x a day

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7
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qod

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every other day

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8
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qd

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everyday

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9
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qhs

A

once a day at bedtime

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10
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qns

A

quantities not sufficient

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11
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flatus

A

gas

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12
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gastric

A

upper stomach

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13
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emesis

A

vomit

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14
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adipose

A

fat

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15
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anuria

A

absence of urine

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16
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erythema

A

redness of the skin

17
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afebrile

A

not feverish

18
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febrile

A

feverish

19
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caries

A

decay/crumbing of the tooth or bone

20
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antecubital

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related to the crook of the elbow

21
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prophylactic

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to prevent

22
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atrophy

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to decrease in size, wasting away

23
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superior

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the head end of; upper

24
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inferior

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toward the bottom

25
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midsagittal

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cutting down the middle vertically

26
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lateral

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sideways

27
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transversal

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horizontal, straight across

28
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jaundice

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yellowish coloration