Medical terms 8 Flashcards
1
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Pyogenic
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Relating to puss, the forming of puss
2
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pulmonary
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relating to the lungs
3
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Prophylaxis
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a form of prevention
4
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aphasia
A
loss of speech
5
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pharyngitis
A
sore throat
6
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sonogram
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A diagnostic technique where they use ultrasound to test patients
7
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otoscope
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a tool used to examine the ears
8
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ophthalmoscope
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a tool used to examine the eye.
9
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pediatric
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a doctor that examines and takes care of children
10
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neonatal
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relating to infants
11
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hemiplegia
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one side of the body is paralized
12
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paresis
A
muscle weakness
13
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anesthesia
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the inability to feel pain or sensation
14
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mg
A
milligrams
15
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NKDA
A
No known drug allergy
