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Module 8 Vocab Flashcards

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Amblyopia

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Dull or dim vision; with no apparent organic defect

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Audiologist

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Specialist in evaluation of hearing function, detection of hearing impairment …

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Miotic

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Substance that causes constriction of pupil

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Medulla oblongata

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Lowest part of brain, continuous w/ top of spinal cord

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Vertigo

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Dizziness; movement when there’s none

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Tinnitus

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Ringing in both ears

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Seborrheas

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Excessive discharge of sebum from sebaceous gland

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Serous

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Thing watery serum like drainage

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Benign

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Non cancerous

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Jaundice

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Yellow discoloration of skin and mucous membranes

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Pathogen

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Disease causing oortanism

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Antibody

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Protein substance prod in blood or tissue

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Macrophages

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Large WBC live in tissue

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Microorganism

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Any living organisms

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Microorganism

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Any living organisms

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Inflammation

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Characterized by Rebs

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Monocyte

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Agrunolocyte

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Allergy test

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Small quantity applied under skin

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Amniocentesis

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Puncture to remove fluid from sac

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Audiometry

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Test using sound waves

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Ausculation

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Listening for sounds

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Electromiography

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Recording of electrical activity of muscle tissue (electrodes)

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Endoscopy

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Inspection of organ or body cavity with tube like instrument

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Gastroscopy

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Visual exam of stomach thru endoscope

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Holter monitor

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ECG recording of heart activity -> detects heart rhythm abnormality

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Pap smear

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Insertion of cotton swab or spatula into vagina

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Biopsy

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Removal of piece of tissue study under microscope

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Catheterization

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Introduction of catheter (flexible hollow tube) into vessel or cavity to withdraw fluids

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Colonoscopy

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Visual exam of colon using endoscope

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Cystoscopy

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Visual exam of urinary bladder thru cystoscope

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Dilation and curettage

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Probes increasing in size inserted thru vagina

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Electrocardiography

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ECG EKG; connection of electrodes to body

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Percussion hammer

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Striking body part w short sharp taps of fingers to det size

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Phlebotomy

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Puncture of vein to remove sample of blood for analysis

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Sigmoidoscopy

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Exam of 20in of colon and te rum using endoscope thru anus

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