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MT3 Toughies Flashcards

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Anaphylaxis

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An abnormal reaction to a particular antigen with the release of histamine

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Antioxidant

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Substance which reduces the incidence of serious disease

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Atrasia

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Congenital absence or abnormal narrowing of body opening

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Dystrophy

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Abnormal development of an organ due to impaired nourishment/degeneration of organ

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Exudation

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Slow release of liquid usually as a result of inflammation

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Crohn’s disease

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Inflammatory disease of the last part of the small intestine (ileum)

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forensic pathology

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Study of criminal investigation concerning death/disease

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Orthoptics

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Speciality relating to abnormalities of vision

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Excessive fluid in peritoneal cavity

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Ascites

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Episiotomy

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Surgical incision to the perineum to assist childbirth

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Prostate

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Male sex gland secreting fluid forming part of Semen

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Puerperal

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Pertaining to childbirth

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Radiation

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Energy in the form of waves or particles

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Anaplasia

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Abnormal cells without regular nucleus (malignant)

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Chemotherapy

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Treatment by chemicals for control of disease/Toxic drug to kill malignant cells

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Neoplasm

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New growth of the tumour

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Palliative

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Treatment to relieve symptoms but will not cure

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Radiotherapy

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Treatment by radiation to destroy tumour s

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Medial

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relating to or situated in the central area of an organ

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Lymphoma

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Malignant tumour of the lymph nodes

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Papilloaedema

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swelling of the optic disc of the eye

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Streptococcal

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Relating to the streptococcus bacteria (spherical bacteria occurring in chains)

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Herpes simplex

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Virus causing infection usually cold sores

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Herpes zoster

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Shingles caused by chickenpox virus

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Cat scan

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Produces an image of tissue density by x-rays in minute layered sections of the body

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Eczema

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Inflammatory disease due to allergy

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X-ray

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Using radiation to take pictures of the body

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Ultrasound scan

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Using high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the interior body

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MRI

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Using powerful magnets to produce detailed images of the body

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Macula

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Area of the retina containing most cones

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Lens

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Light sensitive part of the eye

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Iris

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Coloured part of the eye

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Cornea

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Front part of the eye which allows light in

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Mononucleosis

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Condition in which blood contains high number of single nucleus leucocytes

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Mucus membranes

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tissue containing mucus secreting cells

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Serous membranes

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Double layered tissue which secretes a thin fluid between two layers

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Synovial membranes

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Single membrane which produces a thick fluid known as synovial fluid

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Hormone

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chemicals in the body

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Endocrine

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Tissues that release hormones into the bloodstream that control the actions of other organs and cells

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Electrolyte

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Minerals in the blood and other fluids which carry an electrical charge

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Gland

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An organ that produces and secretes substances

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Fissure

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Groove or cleft on surface of skin caused by disease process

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Lesion

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An area of tissue with impaired function due to damage by disease or wounding

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Fistula

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Abnormal communication between two hollow organs

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Cholelithotripsy

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Crushing of gallstones

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Cholelithiasis

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Gallstones

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-pexy

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To fix in place/surgical fixation

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-desis

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Binding together by surgery

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal development of organ or tissue

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Antibody

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type of blood protein which attacks antigens and renders them harmless

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Antigen

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A substance the body regards as foreign and produces antibodies against

52
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Under secretion of thyroxine

53
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Fibrous band of tissue connecting to bones

54
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Bones of middle ear

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Ossicles – stapes malleus incus

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Ia/iasis

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CAD

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Chronic heart /artery disease

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CVS

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Chorionic villus samping

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Iatrogenic

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Caused by medicine/physician or treatment

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opia/opsia

60
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Failure of lungs to expand

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Atelectasis

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Widening of bronchi and their branches

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Bronchiectasis

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Pleural Effusion

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Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

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Inunction

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Rubbing in

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Antacid

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Drug to neutralise stomach acid

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Antifungal

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Drug to kill fungi

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Antipsychotic

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Drug to quieten patients suffering from mania

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Cytotoxic

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Drug to kill malignant cells

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Chronic

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Persisting for a long time and constantly recurring

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Depressant

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Drug to depress the function of the nervous system

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Sedative

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Drug that lowers function

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Steroids

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Drugs that contain hormones

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Vaccine

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substance especially prepared to stimulate the body to produce its own antibodies and antitoxins to prevent disease

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Prophylaxis

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prevention of disease

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Therapeutic

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treatment particularly though use of drugs

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Therapy

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Treatment and healing

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HIB

A

Haemophilus Influenzae type B

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-ous

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iatr/o

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COC

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Combined oral contraceptive

80
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Alzheimer’s disease

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progressive dementia caused by destruction of cells

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convulsion

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spasmodic contraction and relaxation of muscles in a fit

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dyskinesia

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abnormal movements associated with side effects of tranquilising drugs

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fulminating

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sudden onset of infection and rapid in course

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infection

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invasion of body by harmful organisms

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inflammation

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reaction of living tissue to injury, infection or irritation

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Allergy

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Reaction of the body to an antigen

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Antibody

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type pf blood protein which attacks antigens and renders them harmless

Medical Terminology 2 (26 decks)

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