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abate

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To lessen, ease, decrease, or cease. Used to note the lessening of pain or the decrease in severity of symptoms.

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abnormal

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Away from the norm or rule. A condition that is not normal.

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abscess

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Localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body.

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acute (ac)

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Sudden, sharp, severe; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course.

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adhesion

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Literally means “process of being stuck together.”

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afferent

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Carrying impulses toward a center.

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ambulatory

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Condition of being able to walk, not confined to a bed.

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antidote

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Substance given to counteract poisons and their effects.

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antipyretic

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Pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever).

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antiseptic

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Pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaction); a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections.

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antitussive

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Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing.

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apathy

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Condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent.

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asepsis

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Without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms.

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autoclave

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An apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure to reach a heat of 250•F to 254•F for a specialized time, such as 30 minutes for single wrapped items.

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autonomy

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Condition of being self-governed; to function independently.

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axillary (ax)

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Pertaining to the armpit.

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biopsy (Bx)

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Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body.

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cachexia

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Condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.

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centigrade (C)

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100 steps or degrees; unit of measurement (Celsius scale) with a boiling point of 100•C and freezing point at 0•C.

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centimeter (cm)

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One hundredth of a meter.

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centrifuge

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Device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids.

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chemotherapy

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The use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease.

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chronic

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Pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or slow progression; the opposite of acute.

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diagnosis (Dx)

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Determination of the cause and nature of a disease, which is most often determined through the process of knowledge.

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diaphoresis

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To carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating

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disease

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“Lack of ease”, a pathological condition of the body that presents with a series of symptoms, signs, and laboratory findings peculiar to it and sets it apart from normal or other abnormal body states

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disinfectant

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Chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria.

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efferent

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Carrying impulses away from a center.

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empathy

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The ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person.

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epidemic

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Pertaining to upon the people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pathological organism transmitted by and to humans, birds, insects, etc.

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etiology

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Study of the cause(s) of disease.

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excision

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Process of cutting out, surgical removal.

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febrile

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Pertaining to fever, a sustained body temperature above 98.6•F

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gram (g)

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Unit of weight in the metric system.

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heterogeneous

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“Pertaining to a different formation;” composed of unlike substances; opposite of homogeneous.

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illness

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State of being sick.

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incision

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Process of cutting into.

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kilogram (kg)

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Unit of weight in the metric system; 1000 g; equal to 2.2 pounds.

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liter (L)

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1000 mL; equal to 33.8 fl oz or 1.0567 qt

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macroscopic

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Pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye.

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malaise

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A general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness; often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease.

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malformation

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“A process of being badly shaped, deformed;” a structural defect that fails to form normal shape and therefore can affect the function.

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malignant

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Literally means “formation of a bad kind;” growing worse, harmful, cancerous.

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maximal

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Pertaining to the greatest possible quantity, number, or degree

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microgram (mcg)

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One-millionth of a gram or one-thousandth of a milligram (0.001 mg)

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microorganism

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Small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye.

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microscope

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Scientific instrument designed to view small objects.

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milligram (mg)

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0.001 g

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minimal

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Pertaining to the least possible quantity, number, or degree.

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multiform

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Occurring in or having many shapes; an object that has more than one shape.

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necrosis

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Abnormal condition of tissue death.

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Neopathy

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New disease

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oncology

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“Study of tumors” the study of the etiology, the characteristics, treatments, etc., of cancer.

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pallor

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Paleness, lack of color.

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palmar

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Pertaining to the palm of the hand

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paracentesis

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Surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal

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prognosis

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“A state of foreknowledge;” prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person.

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prophylactic

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Pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy

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pyrogenic

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Pertaining to the production of heat; a fever

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radiology

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Study of x-rays

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rapport

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Relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician

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syndrome

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A group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterizes a specific disease or pathological condition.

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topography

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Description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located

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triage

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A system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment.

Medical Terminology (4 decks)

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