MEDICAL TERMS (A)

Question 1

expulsion removal of the fetus from the womb

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abortion

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a collection of pus within a well defined space in any part of the body

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abscess

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separate unit in the hospital

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accelerated care unit (ACU)

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an excess of acid or a shortage of bicarbonate

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acidosis

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a skin disease in which hair follicle become blocked by sebum

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acne

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a disease caused by the secretion of excess growth hormone

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acromegaly

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infection with the fungus actinomyces bovis

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actinomycosis

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a chinese originated technique for treating pain

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acupuncture

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a condition that occurs rapidly

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acute

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the excessive use of any substance

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addiction

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a chronic disease characterized by weakness

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addison’s disease

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clumping together of microorganisms on blood cells

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agglutination

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acid/base imbalance

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alkalosis

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dependent on or intolerant to large amount of alcohol

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alcoholic

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any substance that triggers an allergic reaction

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allergen

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pneumonia caused immunologic reactions

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allergic pneumonia

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any harmful immunologic reactions or disease

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allergy

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baldness; loss of hair

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alopecia

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able to walk and is not restricted to bed

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ambulatory patient

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absence of menstruation

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amenorrhea

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basic components of all protein

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amino acid

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body process during which proteins are synthesized

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anabolism

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a violent allergic reaction

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anaphylaxis

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abnormal widening, dilation, or outpouching

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aneurysm

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the sensation that one is suffocating

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angina

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radiologic examination of blood vessels

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angiogram

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insertion of a small balloon

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angioplasty

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inflammation of the spine

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ankylosing spondylitis

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a protective protein (immune globulin) manufactured by the body

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antibody

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stimulates the body to produce antibodies

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antigen

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a grave form of anemia caused progressive failure of the bone marrow

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aplastic anemia

Question 32

temporary cessation of breathing

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apnea

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surgical removal of the appendix

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appendectomy

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inflammation of the appendix

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appendicitis

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walls of the arteries of capillaries lose their elasticity

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arteriosclerosis

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type of rheumatism

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arthritis

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examination of a joint by injection of contrast material

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arthography

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surgical replacement of a joint

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arthroplsty

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inflammation of the lungs

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asbestosis

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accumulation of fluid within the abdominal activity

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ascites

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prevent contamination of a site

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aseptic technique

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a disease caused by infection with the fungus aspergillus

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aspergillosis

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removal of fluids or gases from a body cavity by suction

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aspiration

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a lung condition that produces sudden, sever attacks labored

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asthma

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distortion of visual images by the eye

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astigmatism

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causing no symptoms

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asymptomatic

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loss of muscle coordination

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ataxia

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collapse of a portion of the lung during anesthesia

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atelectasis

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degeneration of arteries or capillaries

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atherosclerosis

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weak tone of absence of tone

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atonic

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immune system produces antibodies

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autoimmune disease

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hemoglobin is below normal

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anemia