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algia, algesia

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pain

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analgesia

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absence of pain (still conscious)

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neuralgia

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pain caused by damaged/irritated nerves

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cele

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swelling, hernia

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rectocele

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herniation of the rectum

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cystocele

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hernia of the bladder

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cise

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to cut

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excise

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to cut, to remove

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incision

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to cut into; cut, gash

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ectasia, ectasis

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to dilate

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arteriectasis

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(swelling)distension/vasodilation of an artery

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nephrectomy

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Surgical removal of one or both kidneys

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ectomy

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surgical removal of

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal Of a lung | part of a lung

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emia

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blood

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hyperglycemia

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high blood sugar levels

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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar levels

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esthesia

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sensation

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anesthesia

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loss of sensation c/s loss of consciousness

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gram

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record, tracing, x-ray picture

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electrocardiogram

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tracing made by electrocardiogram—changes of the heart actions

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angiogram

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tracing/graph of blood vessels

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centesis

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puncture of a cavity

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thoracentesis

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aspiration of fluid from the chest

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thoracocentesis

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Remove fluid around the lungs

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ia, iasis, osis, ism, sis

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condition of

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cholelithiasis

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gallstones; condition of hard deposits in the gallbladder

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diverticlosis

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condition of small pouches forming in weak spots of colon wall

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itis

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inflamation of

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gastritis

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inflammation of/swelling of stomach lining

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colitis

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inflammation of the inner lining of the colon

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ium

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metallic element

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sodium

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soft, silver-white reactive metal (alkali)

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lysis

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destruction of, dissolving, loosening

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hemolysis

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destruction of the red blood cells

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old

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resembling

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osteoid

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(unminerlized bone tissue)

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oma

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tumor

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carcinoma

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cancerous tumor forming in epithelial tissues

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lipoma

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benign tumor of fatty tissue

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orrhaphy

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repair by suturing

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heriorrhaphy

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suturing/ repair of hernia

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neurorrhaphy

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the surgical suturing of a divided nerve.

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Osocopy

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Examination by viewing

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Gastroscopy

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Viewing/examining stomach and flexible tube

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Bronchoscopy

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Visualizing the airway by their tube (bronchial)

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Ostomy

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Forming a new opening

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Tracheostomy

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Creating an opening in the trachea

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Colostomy

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opening of the colon throught the belly

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Otomy

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Incision into

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Thoracotomy

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Incision into thoracic cavity

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Cystotomy

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Incision into bladder

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Pexy

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Surgical fixation

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52
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Rhinoplasty

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Surgical repair of nose

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53
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Blepharaplasty

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Surgical repair eyelid

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Plegia

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Paralysis

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis-one side of the body

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Paraplegia

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Paralysis of both sides

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Pnea

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Breathing

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Apnea

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Temporary stopping of breathing

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Dyspena

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Difficulty breathing

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Ptosis

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Hysteroptosis

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Prolapse of the uterus

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Rhage, orrhea

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Bleeding, flow

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Hemorrhage

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Blood loss, profuse

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful, difficult menstruation

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Scope

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An instrument for viewing, examining

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Esophagoscope

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Instrument for viewing the esophagus

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Otoscope

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Instrument for viewing the ear

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Phobia

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Claustrophobia

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Fear of closed spaces

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Photophobia

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Fear of light

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Sclerosis

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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of arteries

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Nephrosclerosis

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Hardening of the kidney

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Tripsy

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Surgical crushing

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Lithotripsy

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Crushing of the stones

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Uria

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Pertaining to urine

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Polyuria

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Excessive/ much urination

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pathology

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the study of disease, including its causes, effects, and nature

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pathology department

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a medical department that studies disease and its causes, effects, and progression

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pathologist

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medical doctor specializing in pathology/pathogenesis/laboratory testing and diagnosis

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medical laboratory technicians

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a healthcare profesionals who perform tests on patients to sample and to help diagnose, treat, and prevent disease:

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as

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associate of science

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bacteriology

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science of microorganisms

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bio-chemistry

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science of chemical changes in living things

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hematology

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science of blood and cells

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histology

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the study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

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hyereoctomy

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surgical removal of uterus

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oophorectomy

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surgical removal of one/ both overies

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nephrectomy

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surgical removal of one/ both kidneys

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gastrectomy

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surgical removal of part/ of the stomach

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thyroidectomy

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surgical removal of part/of the thyroid gland

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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BS

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bachelor of science

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of the lung/ part of the lung

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disease

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abnormality of the structure & body and function

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anatomy

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study of structure of the body

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physiology

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body function (disease would be functional disease)

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biology

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the study of living things

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morphology

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study of structure & and forms of living organisms

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gross anatomy

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study of anatomical structure seen by the naked eye (macroscope)

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embryology

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development of a human from conception to 2 months

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fetus

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development from 2 months in uterus to child birth

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dorsal or posterier

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back/towards the back of the body

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ventral or Anter/o

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front and towards the front

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coronal or fontal

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frontal plane divides the body into the dorsal & ventral

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transverse plane

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horizontal plane

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head-end

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cranial
superior
cephal/o

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lower- end

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caud/o
inferior

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median or mid-sagittal plane

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midline line -center of the body

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sagittal plane

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vertical plane - front to back

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medi/o

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laterial

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toward or from the sides

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internal

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of or situated on the inside

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external

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belonging to or forming the outer surface/structure

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proximal

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situated near the center of the body/ attachment

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distal

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situated away from the center of the body/attached

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oblique

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neither parallel

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peripheral

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relating to or situated on the edge(periphery)

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sinistro

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dextro

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Central

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of, at, or forming the center

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pariet/o

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wall(of the body) - parietal bone covers, brain, eyes, and nostrils

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viscer/o

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internal organs of the body, specifically within the chest, heart & lungs

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disease

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abnormally of the structure & body functions

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anatomy

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study of the structure of the body

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physiology

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body function (disease would be functional disease)

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biology

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the study of living things

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morphology

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study of the structure & form of living organisms

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gross anatomy

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the study of anatomical structure seen by the naked eye (macroscope)

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embryology

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study of the earliest development of life

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embryo

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development of. human from conception to 2 months

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fetus

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development from 2 months in the uterus to childbirth

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cells, cyte, cyteology

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small structure & and functional unit of the body

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tissues

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cells that are similar in structure & function (muscle)

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organs

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group of tissue combined together

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systems

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combination of organs

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Skeletal System

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The body’s basic framework supports organs, furnishes a place of attachment for muscles.
This system consists of over 200 bones with their
joints and is collectively known as the skeleton

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Muscular System

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Body movements are due to the action of the muscles, which are attached to bones. This system therefore, permits motion and movement of the body. Other types of muscles are present in the walls of organs such as the heart and the intestine

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Circulatory System

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(cardio=heart, vascular=vessels.) The heart,
(Cardiovascular) blood vessels, lymph vessels and lymph nodes make up the system whereby blood is pumped to all the tissues of the body, bringing with it nutrients, oxygen and other substances, and carrying away waste materials

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Digestive System

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: This system comprises all organs, which have to do with taking in food and converting the useful parts of it into substances that the body cells can use. Organs in this system are the mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestine and accessory organs such as the liver and the pancreas

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respiratory system

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Includes the lungs and passages leading to and from them. The purpose of this system is to absorb oxygen from the air, which is then dissolved into the blood and carried to all tissues of the body. A waste product of the cells, carbon dioxide, is taken by the blood to the lungs, where it is expelled to the outside air

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Integumentary System: The word “integument” means skin. This system includes the skin, hair and sweat and sebaceous glands. The purpose of this system is to cover and protect the body. It also assists in regulating body temperature and has the functions of sensation and excretion

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The word “integument” means skin. This system includes the skin, hair and sweat and sebaceous glands. The purpose of this system is to cover and protect the body. It also assists in regulating body temperature and has the functions of sensation and excretion

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Urinary System:

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The main components of this system are the (Excretory Sys.) kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra. Its purpose is to filter out and rid the body of waste products taken by the blood from the cells. (As noted above, other waste products are removed via the digestive and the respiratory systems

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Nervous System

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The brain, spinal cord, nerves and special senses integrate the various intellectual and physical processes of the body. It gives the body an awareness of its environment and enables it to react accordingly

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Endocrine System

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The endocrine glands (thyroid, pituitary, ovaries) secrete hormones which regulate body functions such as growth, food utilization and reproduction

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reproductive system

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This system includes the external sex organs System and all related inner structures that are concerned with the production of new individuals

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