Module 1- Lesson 1: Flashcards

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-dynia

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pain

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-algia

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pain, suffering

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-ectomy

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surgical removal, cutting out

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-gram

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picture or record

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5
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hyper-

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excessive, increased

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hypo-

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deficient, decreased

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-itis

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inflammation

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-osis

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abnormal condition, disease

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9
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-ostomy

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the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface

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10
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pre-

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before, in front of

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11
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-plasty

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surgical repair

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12
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-rrhage

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bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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13
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-rrhaphy

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surgical suturing

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14
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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

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15
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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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16
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abdominocentesis

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surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

17
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acronym

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a word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term

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