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MT L-13 Flashcards

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abduction

A

movement AWAY from midline

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abrasion

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scraping away a portion of skin mucous membrane

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abruptio

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tearing away from

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abscess

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a localized collection of pus in any part of body

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acidiosis

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excessive acidity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bases

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adduction

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movement TOWARDS the midline

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adenectomy

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excision of gland

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adenoidectomy

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excision of pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids)

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adhesion

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abnormal joining of parts

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adnexa

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accessory parts of a structure

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aerobic

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living only in the presence of oxygen

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