MT L-14 Flashcards
1
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alkalosis
A
excessive alkalinity of body fluids, due to an accumulation of bases or an excessive loss of acids
2
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amenorrhea
A
absence or suppression of menstruation
3
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amputation
A
removal of a limb
4
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anaerobic
A
living in the absence of oxygen
5
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analgesia
A
absence of the normal sensation of pain
6
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anaphylaxis
A
an immediate allergic reaction to a foreign substance
7
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anastomosis
A
the surgical connection of two tubular structures
8
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anatomy
A
the branch of science dealing with the structure of organisms
9
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anemia
A
reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells
10
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anesthesia
A
partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness
