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MidTerm Exam Flashcards

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path/o

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changes due to disease

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duoden/o

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duodenum

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megal/o

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enlarged

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cyan/o

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blueness

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cyt/o

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cell

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eti/o

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causes

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Define compound word

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two or more root words combined

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Steer

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Castrated male bovine

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gilt

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Female porcine that has never been pregnant

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Barrow

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castrated male porcine

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Heifer

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Female bovine that has never been pregnant

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Tom

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Intact male feline

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Leukemia

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A condition that results in the creation of abnormal white blood cells

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Etiology

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The study of the causes of disease

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Dermatosis

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An abnormal condition of the skin

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Pathology

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The study of the changes in the body caused by disease

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Gastroenterology

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The study of the stomach and intestines

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Gastroscopy

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Using a scope to examine the stomach

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Cytologist

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A person who studies cells

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gtt

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Drops

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BID

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Twice per day

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Tab

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Tablet

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qh

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Every Hour

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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ac

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before meals

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prn

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as needed

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cardiologist

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a person who studies the heart

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electrocardiogram

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a record of the electrical activity of the heart

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qd

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every day

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pc

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after meals

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qid

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four times a day

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tid

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three times a day

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po

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by mouth

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NAVTA

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National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

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Anesthesiology

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the study of anesthesia

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Gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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Etiology

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the scientific study of causes of disease

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Gastrotomy

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Make an incision into the stomach

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the Stomach

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Gastrectomy

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Remove part of the stomach

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Gastromegaly

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Abnormally enlarged stomach

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-ostomy

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new opening

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-otomy

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incision into

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-ectomy

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removal or excision

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Gastroduodenostomy

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Form a new opening between the stomach and the duodenum

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Carditis

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Inflammation of the heart

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-osis

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abnormal condition of

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-itis

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inflammation of

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-algia

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pain

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-ology

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study of

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cyanosis

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abnormal blue condition

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CVTEA

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

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AALAS

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American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

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Cardiology

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Study of the heart

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Pathology

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Study of the changes caused bydisease

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Cyanosis

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condition of blueness

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Leukocyte

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white blood cell

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Gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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Dermatology

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Study of the skin

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Cardiologist

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Specialist who studies the heart

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Root word

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foundation of a word

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Suffix

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Attached to the end of the word and changes the meaning

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Prefix

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Attached to the beginning of the word and changes the meaning

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Combining Form

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Root word plus a vowel

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Compound Word

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Two or more words or root words combined

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Craniotomy

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Incision into the cranium

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Sow

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Female porcine that has given birth

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Bitch

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Female canine

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Stud

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Male canine

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Gilt

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Female porcine that has never been pregnant

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Queen

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Female feline

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-ectomy

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Excision of

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-tome

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Instrument that cuts

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-ostomy

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Forming a new opening

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-otomy

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Incision into

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AVMA

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American Veterinary Medical Association

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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AAVSB

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American Association of Veterinary State Boards

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VMD

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veterinary medical doctor

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AAHA

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American Animal Hospital Association

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AVTE

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Association of Veterinary Technician Educators

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CVT

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Certified Veterinary Technician

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Lipoma

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medical term for fatty tumor

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Adenocarcinoma

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tumor of a gland

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Adenitis

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inflammation of a gland

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of the bone

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Lipoid

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Tumor resembling fat

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Osteochondritis

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Inflammation of the bone and cartilage

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Intercostal

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Between the ribs

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Tracheotomy

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incision into the trachea

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plast/o

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repair

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hist/o

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tissue

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cost/o

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ribs

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malalc/o

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soft

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arthr/o

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joint

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Endocarditis

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Inflammation within the heart

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Hyperemesis

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Vomiting excessively

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Cephalgia

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Pain in the head

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Thyroidectomy

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The removal of the thyroid gland

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Chondritis

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Inflammation of the cartilage

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Encephalomyelitis

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Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

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Oncology

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study of tumors

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Osteomalacia

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Softened bone tissue

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Endosteoma

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A tumor inside the bone canal

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Morphology

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Study of shapes and arrangement of parts

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Arthroplasty

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The surgical repair of a joint

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Hypodermic

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under the skin

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Arthritis

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inflammation of the joint

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Histology

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Study of Tissue

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troph/o

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development

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dent/o

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teeth

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emes/is

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vomiting

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onc/o

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tumor

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trach/e

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trachea

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Dentalgia

A

pain in the teeth

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Mucoid

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resembling mucus

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Hypertrophy

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overdevelopment

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Antiemetic

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prevents vomiting

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cele/o

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hernia

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aden/o

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gland

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Colostomy

A

Forming a new permanent opening in the colon

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Arthrotomy

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An incision into a joint

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Exogenous

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Originating from the outside

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Encephalocele

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Herniation of brain tissue

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Morphology

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Study of the form and structure

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Movement Toward

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Adduction

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UA

A

Urinalysis

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Adduction

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Move toward

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Abdomin/o

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abdomen

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Abduction

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move away from

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py/o

A

pus

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chol/e

A

bile, gall

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Enterolith

A

stone in the intestine

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Pyothorax

A

pus in the chest

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Orchidectomy

A

excision of one or both of the testes

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Vasodilation

A

Dilation of blood vessels

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Hydrophobia

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Fear of water

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Cholecystotomy

A

incision into the gallbladder

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SG

A

Specific Gravity

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Urethrostomy

A

a new permanent opening into the urethra

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Otitis

A

Inflammation of the Ear

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Neurolysis

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Destruction of Nerve Tissue

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Tachypnea

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Faster than normal breathing

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Otitis

A

Inflammation of the Ear

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Cholecystitis

A

Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Lithotomy

A

make an incision for the removal of a stone

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ot/o

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ear

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cephal/o

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head

150
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dipl/o

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double

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rhin/o

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nose

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lith/o

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stone

153
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-centesis

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puncture

154
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ab-

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away from

155
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-meter

A

measuring instrument

156
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hypo-

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under

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ad-

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toward

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inter-

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between

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hyper-

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excessive

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Aneurysm

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Ballooning out of a blood vessel caused by weakening of the vessel wall

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Bradycardia

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Slower than normal heart rate

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Nephrolith

A

Stone in the kidney

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Dyspepsia

A

Painful or poor digestion

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Hydrocephalus

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increased amount of fluid in the cranial cavity

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Hyster/o

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Uterus

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Kinesi/o

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Motion

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Angi/o

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Vessel

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Pyel/o

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Pelvis of the kidney

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My/o

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Muscle

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Orchid/o

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Testes

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Otitis Externa

A

Inflammation of the Outer Ear

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Ureterolith

A

Stone in the ureter

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Otalgia

A

pain in the ear

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Cystocele

A

Herniation of the urinary bladder

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Thoracotomy

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Make an incision into the thorax

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Cholelithotomy

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Make an incision into the gallbaldder to remove a stone

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Nephroptosis

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Kidney sagging from its normal position

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Myosclerosis

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A hardening of muscle tissue

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Kinesiology

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Study of muscular movement

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Hemolysis

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Destruction of blood cells

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Cryptorchidism

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One or both testes fail to descend into the scrotum

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Pyogenic

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Pus producing

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Hysterectomy

A

Excision of the uterus

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Cystocentesis

A

Puncture of the bladder

185
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Thoracoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the chest

186
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Thoracocentesis

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Surgical tapping of the chest cavity to remove fluids

187
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Thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest

188
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Thoracotomy

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Incision of the chest

189
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Esophagogastroscopy

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Examination of the esophagus and stomach with a scope

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Colitis

A

Inflammation of the colon

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Hepatorrhagia

A

Bleeding from the liver

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Stomatorrhagia

A

Bleeding from the mouth

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Pancreatectomy

A

Excision of the pancreas

194
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Colopexy

A

Surgical fixation of the colon

195
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Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the mouth

196
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Gingivectomy

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Excision of gum tissue

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Colic

A

Pertaining to the colon or large intestine

198
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Gastrectasia

A

Dilation or stretching of the stomach

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Enterotoxin

A

Poisoning of the small intestine

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Esophag/o

A

Esophagus

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Gloss/o

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Tongue

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Gingivitis

A

Inflammation of Gums

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Gastr/o

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Stomach

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Proct/o

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Rectum and anus

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Col/o

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Colon

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Enter/o

A

Small intestine

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Duoden/o

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Duodenum

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Proctoscopy

A

Examination of the anus and rectum with a scope

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Hepatomegaly

A

Abnormally enlarged liver

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Enterocele

A

Herniation of the small intestine

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Enteroclysis

A

Irrigation or washing out of the small intestine

212
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Gastrorrhagia

A

Bleeding from the stomach

213
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Hepatitis

A

Inflammation of the liver

214
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Colostomy

A

Creating a new permanent opening in the colon

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Cheil/o

A

Lips

216
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Gastrectasia

A

Stomach dilation

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Gastroenterostomy

A

a new permanent opening between the stomach and the intestines

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-ectasia

A

stretching

219
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-clysis

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irrigation

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Gingivectomy

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Surgical removal of excess gum tissue

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Enteroclysis

A

Clean up procedure of the small intestine

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