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Adenocarcinoma

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A malignant tumor of the glands

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Adenopathy

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The enlargement of the glands, especially the lymph nodes

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Afebrille

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Without fever

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Amoxicillin

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A generic name for an aminopenicillin antibiotic

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Aneurysm

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A localized dilatation of the wall of the blood vessel

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Arteriogram

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The radiographic visualization of an artery after injection of a contrast medium

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Ascites

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The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Atelectasis

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The collapse of a portion of the lung

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Auscultation

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The act of listening for sounds produced within the body with an unaided ear or with a stethoscope

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Bilateral

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Affecting both sides

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Bronchodilator

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Any drug that has the capability of increasing the capacity of the pulmonary air passages and improving ventilation to the lungs

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Bruit

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A sound or murmur heard on auscultation

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Caries

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The condition of decay and destruction of tooth

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Cephalosporin

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A generic name for any of the large group of broad-spectrum antibiotics

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Claudication

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Cramping pains of the calves caused by poor circulation to the leg muscles

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Continent

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The ability to control urination and defecation urges

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Cor pulmonale

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An abnormal heart condition characterized by increased size of the right ventricle

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Cyanosis

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The bluish purple discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygenated blood

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Dentition

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Refers to the position and condition of the teeth

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Diuresis

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Increased urine excretion

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Diuretic

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A substance that promotes the excretion of urine

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Doxepin

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A generic name for an antidepressant

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Dyspnea

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Labored or difficult breathing

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Dysrhythmia

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A disordered rhythm

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Echocardiogram

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A diagnostic procedure using ultrasound to study heart structure and motion

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Edema

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The accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues of the body

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Effusion

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The escape of fluid into a body cavity

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Embolus

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A mass that is brought by the blood from another vessel and that obstructs blood circulation

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Emesis

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An act or instance of vomiting

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Empiric

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Treating a disease based on observation and experience rather than reasoning alone

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin

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Erythromycin

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A generic name for a broad-spectrum antibiotic

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Fibrillation

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The uncoordinated twitching of muscle fibers

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Flora

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Normally occurring microorganisms living within the body that provide natural immunity against certain organisms

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Gallop

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An abnormal heart rhythm

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Hemoptysis

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The coughing or spitting up of blood from the respiratory tract

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Heparin

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A generic name for an anticoagulant

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Homans’ sign

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Calf pain with dorsiflexion of foot

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Hydrate

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A compound containing water molecules

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Infiltrate

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Fluid, cells, or other substances passing into tissue spaces

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Intrauterine

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Within the uterus

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Ischemia

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A decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part

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Isosorbide

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A generic name for a nitrate-based antianginal agent

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Lorazepam

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A generic anxiety drug

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Metastasis

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The transfer of disease from on organ/part to another not directly connected with it

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Nebulization

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A treatment by a spray

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Nifedipine

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A generic name for a calcium channel blocker

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Nitrogycerin

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A generic name for a coronary vasodilator and antianginal

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Nocturnal

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Occurring at night

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Nystagmus

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The involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball

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Occlusion

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The act of closure or state of being closed

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