Medical Vocabulary Ch 5-9 Flashcards
(159 cards)
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acr/o
A
extremity
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aden
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gland
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albin/o
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white
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ang/i
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vessel
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carcin/o
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cancer
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caus/o
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heat
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cellul/o
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little cell
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erythr/o
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red
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follicul/o
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little bag
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hidr/o
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sweat
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icter/o
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jaundice
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integument/o
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a covering
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kel/o
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tumore
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kerat/o
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horn
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leuk/o
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white
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melan/o
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black
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myc/o
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fungus
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onych/o
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nail
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pachy/o
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thick
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pedicul/o
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a louse
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plak/o
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plate
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prurit/o
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itching
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rhytid/o
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wrinkle
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scler/o
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hard, hardening
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seb/o
oil
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therm/o
hot, heat
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trich/o
hair
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vuls/o
to pull
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xanth/o
yellow
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xer/o
dry
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epidermis
out protective covering of the body divided into 5 strata
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stratum germinativum
innermost epidermal layer
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stratum spinosum
spiny layer in which a cell divides and is pushed into this layer; 2nd layer of epidermis
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stratum granulosum
large amounts of keratin; 3rd layer of epidermis
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stratum lucidum
thick skin of the palms and soles. 4th layer of epidermis
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stratum corneum
outermost; horny layer consisting of dead cells 5th layer of epidermis
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dermis
nourishes the epidermis supports blood vessels
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papillae
first layer of dermis that produce ridges on fingerprint
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subcutaneous tissue
2nd layer of dermis that support, nourish, insulates, and cushions skin
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acrochordon
small outgrowth of epidermal and dermal tissue; skin tags
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actinic dermatitis
inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to radiant energy such as x-rays and sunlight.
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anhidrosis
condition in which there is a lack of or complete absence of sweating.
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avulsion
process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body
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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
epithelial malignant tumor of the skin that rarely metastasizes. it usually begins as a small, shiny papule forms a whitish border around a central depression
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boil
acute, infected nodule formed in the subcutaneous layers of skin, gland, or hair follicle; caused by invasion of staphylococci
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bulla
larger blister
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candidiasis
infection of the skin with any species of Candida
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carbuncle
infection of the subcutaneous tissue, cluster of boils
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causalgia
intense burning pain associated with trophic skin changes in the hand or foot after trauma
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cellulitis
acute, diffuse inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling.
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cicatrix
scar left after the healing of a wound
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comedo
blackhead
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corn
condition of horny induration and thickening of the skin caused by pressure, friction, or ill fitting shoes
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cryosurgery
subfreezing temperature to produce well demarcated areas of cell injury
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cyst
closed sac that contains flid
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debridement
removal of foreign material or damaged dead tissue esp in a wound to promote healing
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decubitus (decub) ulcer
area of skin and tissue that becomes injured or broken down (pressure or bed ulcer)
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dehiscence
surgical complication where there is a separation or bursting open of a surgical wound
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dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
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ecchymosis
condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations
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erythema
redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion, inflammation, heat, sunlight, or cold. aka Fifth disease
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eschar
slough, scab
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excoriation
abrasion of the epidermis by scratching, trauma, chemicals, or burns
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exudate
an oozing of pus or serum
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gangrene
literally means an eating sore. necrosis
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herpes simplex
inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus
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hidradenitis
inflammation of the sweat glands
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hives
eruption of itching and burning swellings
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hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin
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impetigo
skin infection marked by vesicles or bullae usually caused by streptococci
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pruritis
severe itching
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pediculosis
condition of infestation with lice
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emollients
substances that are generally oily in nature; used for dry skin
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keratoytics
agents that cause or promote loosening of horny (keratin) layers of the skin; used for acne, warts, psoriasis, corns, and calluses
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local anesthetic agents
agents that inhibit the conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves and reduce pain; insect bites, burns, poison ivy
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antihistamine agents
act to prevent the action of histamine. help relieve symptoms such as itching in allergic responses
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antipruritic agents
relieve itching
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acetabul/o
acetabulum
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acr/o
extremity
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ankyl/o
stiffening, crooked
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arthr/o
joint
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burs/o
a pouch
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calcan/e
heel bone
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carcin
cancer
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carpo
wrist
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chondro
cartilage
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clavicul
calvicle, collarbone
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coccyg
coccy
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coll/a
glue
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cost/o
rib
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crani
skull
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femor/o
femur
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fibul/o
fibula
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fixat/o
fastened
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kyph/o
a hump
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lord/o
bending, curve, swayback
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lumb/o
loin, lower back
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mandib
lower jawbone
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maxill
jawbone
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menisc
crescent
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myel/o
bone marrow
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rach/i
spine
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rheumat/o
discharge
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sarc/o
flesh
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scapul
shoulder blade
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scoli/o
curvature
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spondyl/o
vertebra
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tract/o
to draw
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xiph/o
sword
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osseous tissue
calcified rigid substance that make up bone matter
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epiphysis
ends of a developing bone
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diaphysis
shaft of a long bone
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periosteum
fibrous vascular membrane that forms the covering of bones except at their joint
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endosteum
tough, connective tissue membrane lining the medullary canal and containing bone marrow
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condyle
rounded projection that enters into the formation of a joint, articulation
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crest
ridge on a bone
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fissure
slitlike opening between two bones
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foramen
opening in the bone for blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves
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fossa
shallow depression in or on a bone
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head
rounded end of a bone
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meatus
tubelike passage or canal
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process
enlargement or protrusion of a bone
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sinus
air cavity within certain bones
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spine
pointed, sharp, slender process
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sulcus
groove, furrow, depression, or fissure
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trochanter
either of the two bony projections below the neck of the femur
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tubercle
small round process
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tuberosity
large rounded process
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synarthrosis
fibrous, does not permit movement, bones are in close contact (cranial)
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amphiarthrosis
cartilaginous, permits very slight movement (vertebra)
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diarthrosis
synovial, free movement (knee, hip, elbow)
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flexion
bending a limb
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extension
straightening a flexed limb
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circumduction
moving a body part in a circular motion
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abduction
moving away from the middle
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adduction
moving toward the middle
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protraction
moving a body part forward
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retraction
moving a body part backward
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rotation
moving a body part around a central axis
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dorsiflexion
bending a body part backward
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pronation
lying prone (face downward) turning palm down
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supination
lying supine (face upward) palm up
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eversion
turning outward
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inversion
turning inward
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plantarflexion
opposite of dorsiflexion foot goes down like ballet stance
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closed or simple fracture
completely internal break that does not involve skin
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open or compound fracture
fracture projects through the skin with possibility of infection or hemorrhage
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transverse fracture
breaks the shaft of a bone across its longitudinal axis;
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comminuted fracture
shatters the affected part into a multitude of bony fragments
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greenstick fracture
only one side of the shaft is broken, and the other is bent; usually occurs in children whose long bones have not fully ossified
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spiral fracture
produced by twisting stresses that are spread along the length of a bone (typical in child abuse)
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colles' fracture
a break in the distal portion of the radius (often the result of reaching out to cushion a fall.
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Pott's fracture
occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of lower leg
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compression fracture
occurs in vertebra subjected to extreme stresses, as when one falls and lands on his butt
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vertebral compression
fractures of the spine can cause severe band-like pain that radiates from the back to the sides of the body
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epiphyseal fracture
usually occurs through the growth plate where the matrix is undergoing calcification (usually in children)
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stress fracture
occurs during the course of normal activity
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prosth/e
an addition
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rhabd/o
rod
