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Medical terms FINAL Flashcards

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Hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

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Phlebotomist

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medical professional who is trained to draw blood from patients for tests and/or procedures

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Bacteriuria

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presence of bacteria in the urine

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Hyperthermia

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extremely high fever

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Hypothermia

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abnormally low body temperature

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Pharyngitis

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inflammation of the pharynix

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bulimia nervosa

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eating disorder; distorted body image leads to binge eating and purging

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Cystolith

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stone located within the urinary bladder

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Narcolepsy

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chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness & sudden attacks of sleep

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Photophobia

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excessive sensitivity to light

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Purulent

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producing or containing pus

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Thymitis

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inflammation of the thymus gland

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Epididymis

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coiled tube attached to the testicle that stores and transports sperm

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Chlamydia

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a common bacterial STD that affects both males and females, but can cause permanent damage in females

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Vaginitis

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inflammation of the lining of the vagina

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Cervicitis

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inflammation of the cervix that is usually caused by an infection

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Ovariorrhexis

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rupture of an ovary

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Pancreatectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas

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Adrenalitis

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inflammation of the adrenal glands

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Pinealectomy

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surgical removal of the pineal gland

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Pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

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Wheal

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small bump that itches

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Exanthem

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widespread rash

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Vitiligo

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irregular patches of white skin

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Pruritus

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itching associated with dermatitis

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Iridectomy

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surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris

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Optometrist

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specialist who provides primary eye care, including diagnosing eye diseases & conditions

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Scleritis

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inflammation of the white of the eye

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Keratitis

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inflammation of the cornea

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Dyslexia

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learning disability cause by brain’s inability to process symbols

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

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chronic, long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts & behaviors

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Hallucination

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a sensory perception experienced in the absence of external stimulation

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Schizophrenia

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psychotic disorder usually characterized by withdrawal from reality

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Cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder

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Cystocele

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hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall

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interstitial cystitis

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chronic inflammation within the walls of the bladder

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Enuresis

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involuntary discharge of urine

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract

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Salmonellosis

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an infection transmitted by animal feces or by eating contaminated raw or undercooked meats, eggs, or unpasteurized milk and cheese products

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morbid obesity

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condition of weighing 2 or more times ideal weight

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Regurgitation

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return of swallowed food into the mouth

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sleep apnea

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disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep causing decrease in blood-oxygen levels

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Phlegm

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thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages

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Asthma

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chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes

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Sinusitis

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inflammation of the sinuses

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Prognosis

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prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder

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Inguinal

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relating to the groin, lower area of the abdomen

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Metatarsals

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five bones that form the part of the foot where the toes are attached

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Paralysis

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loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements through disease or injury to nerve supply

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automated external defibrillator

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device for non-professional emergency use to deliver electrical shock to restore heart rhythm

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Allergen

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a substance that produces an allergic reaction

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Oncologist

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physician specializing in the diagnosis & treatment of malignant disorders

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Lymphoma

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malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues

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Splenomegaly

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enlarged spleen

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Myoma

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benign tumor made up of muscle tissue

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Bradycardia

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abnormally slow resting heart rate

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Leukemia

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type of cancer with progressive increase in number of abnormal leukocytes in blood-forming tissue, organs, and circulating blood

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Tachycardia

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abnormally rapid resting heart rate

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Hemostasis

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stop or control bleeding

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Hemiparesis

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slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body

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Pronation

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rotating the arm/leg so that hand palm/foot sole is turned downward or backward

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Neuromuscular

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pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and muscle

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Fasciitis

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inflammation of a fascia

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Podiatrist

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specialist in diagnosing and treating foot disorders

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Vertebrae

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26 bony units in the spinal column

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Metacarpals

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five bones that form the palms of the hands

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Lumbago

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pain of the lumbar region of the spine

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Peritonitis

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inflammation of the peritoneum

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Posterior

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situated in the back (back of the body or back of an organ)

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Homeostasis

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self-regulating body processes that maintain internal stability

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Anterior

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situated in the front (front of the body or front of an organ)

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Disease

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a condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally

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Symptom

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subjective evidence of a disease

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Acute

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a condition that develops suddenly with severe signs/symptoms and lasts a short time

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Sign

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objective evidence of a disease

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Mr. Sheldon

A

bad, worst teacher ever. ;)

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