OAPT130 Final Exam Review Flashcards
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peri-
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around
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bi-
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two (both)
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uni-
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one
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-logist
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one who studies
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-logy
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the study of
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root word in pulmonary means?
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lung
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what prefix means after?
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post
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what prefix means before?
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pre
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my/o
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msucle
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combining vowel added to a root
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combining form
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supporting tissue of the body
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connective
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ring- and dome-shaped mater inserted in the vagina to prevent pregnancy; or the partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
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diaphragm
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abdominal region above the stomach
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epigastric
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abdominal region below the stomach
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hypogastric
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collection of similar cells
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tissue
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front surface of body; situated in front
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anterior
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hollow space or body compartment
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cavity
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lying face-down, flat on your belly
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prone
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lying face-up, flat on your spine
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supine
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pertaining to the abdomen
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abdominal
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pertaining to the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
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coronal
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pertaining to the vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
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frontal
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vertical plane through the body dividing into right and left portions
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sagittal
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situated above
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superior
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situated at the side of a structure
lateral
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situated away from the center of the body
distal
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situated below
inferior
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situated nearest to the center of the body
proximal
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eti/o
cause
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flora
microorganism
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vasoconstriction
narrowing in diameter of a blood vessel
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vasodilation
expansion in diameter of a blood vessel
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muc/o
mucus
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-ity
state, condition
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auto-
self
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the shaft of the long bone
diaphysis
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the lower arm consists of the bones called the
radius and ulna
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the bone of your upper arm that extends from the shoulder to the elbow
the humerus
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based on its shape, what type of bone is the humerus?
long bone
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what is the location of the radius?
forearm
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which is the bigger bone, the radius or the ulna?
the ulna
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what is a common cause of low back pain?
sacroiliac joint strain
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what two bones form the SI joint?
sacrum and ilium
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which of the following terms has a prefix?
metatarsal
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the bone of the tarsus that forms the heel is the
calcaneus
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true statement about bursitis, tenosynovitis, fasciitis, and tendonitis?
they all involve inflammation
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four muscles that originate on the scapula wrap around the shoulder joint and fuse to form one large tendon called the
rotator cuff
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what do these terms have in common: brachialis, deltoid, and laatissimus doris?
they are all muscles
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based on the surgical suffix in the term arthroplasty, what is being done?
repair of
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what is NOT a function of the skeletal muscle?
removal of waste products
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what connects the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton?
muscles and ligaments of the shoulder and hip
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what are the three components of a muscle?
fibers, nerves, and blood vessels
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what is another name for skeletal muscle?
voluntary, striated
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what term has a root and prefix, but no suffix and means "increase in size of muscle tissue"?
hypertrophy
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the axial skeleton connects to the limbs, which facilitates what body function?
movement of limbs
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Mr. Hank Johnson became diaphoretic in the ED. This means he
started sweating
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STAT
immediately
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the thoracic cavity is in the
chest
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a thin wall dividing two cavities
septum
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sub-
under
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substernal
pertaining to under the breastbone
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sublingual
pertaining to under the tongue
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This patient's ischemic attack resulted in occlusion of her coronary artery, and a(an) ____ followed.
MI
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the thoracic cavity is
a space in the chest
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pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
cardiovascular
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what is the term for an immediate, severe, allergic response?
anaphylaxis
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what is the term for an exaggerated, abnormal, reaction to an allergen?
hypersensitivity
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what is immunodeficiency?
failure of the immune system
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what is the medical term that means the state of being protected?
immunity
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the clear, yellow liquid that is non-cellular part of the blood called
plasma
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tissue swelling caused lymphatic obstruction is called
lymphedema
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abbreviation for hemoglobin
Hgb
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an increase in the number of eosinophils is commonly caused by
allergic reactions
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abbreviation for prothrombin time is
PT
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erythr/o
red
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chrom/o
color
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eosin/o
rosy
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leuk/o
white
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myel/o
marrow
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hemat/o
blood
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what is NOT a function of the respiratory system?
allowing swallowing of saliva and other oral fluids
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A pt is diagnosed as having atelectasis. This means that the pt has a(n)
collapse of part of the lung
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What is the plural form of the medical term pleura?
pleurae
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What does the suffix in bronchiole mean?
small
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hypoxic
deficient in O2
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The costal surface of the lung presses against which body part?
rib cage
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What word element refers to nose?
rhin
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muscular tube from the back of the nose to the larynx
pharynx
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what does the prefix in the term apnea mean?
without
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a viral infection of the lower airways that produces mucus, then resolves without damaging the airways
acute bronchitis
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test to detect the presence of blood not visible to the naked eye
fecal occult blood
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upset stomach with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas
dyspepsia
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synonym for gallstones
cholelithiasis
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Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. If neglected, the inflamed appendix can perforate and lead to what condition?
peritonitis
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the pt has long-term symptoms with spasmodic episodes of diarrhea and flatulence associated with greasy and pale stools and severe headaches and fatigue. This pt probably has
celiac disease
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what word has a prefix meaning complete?
diarrhea
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During the sigmoidoscopy, the physician noted several growths on the lining of the colon. She would document this condition as
polyposis
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protrusion
hernia
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infection of the stomach and intestine
gastroenteritis
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the prefix in the word exocrine means
outward
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the abbreviation SCI means
spinal cord injury
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Due to the pts chronic mental depression, the physician prescribed a(n) ___ medication.
psychoactive
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chronic disorder of the nervous system which has no cure
narcolepsy
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pharmacologic agent capable of preventing or arresting seizure activity
antiepileptics
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motor neurons are responsible for
efferent transmission
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what is NOT associated with the nervous system?
patella
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if a pt is in the postictal state, they have had
a seizure
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what is NOT a function of the nervous system?
excretion
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plural form of the word ganglion
ganglia
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what word element comes from the Greek for deceive?
delus-
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the location of the periorbital
around the eye
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what body parts are covered in the body's thinnest layer of skin?
eyelids
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Tympan- is the root meaning
eardrum
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turning the eye outward, away from the nose, is
exotropia
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An intricate combination of passages; used to describe the part of the inner ear used in hearing
cochlea
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conjunctivitis
pink eye
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region of the pharynx at the back of the nose and above the soft palate
nasopharynx
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sensation of whirling or spinning
vertigo
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What term means pertaining to tears?
lacrimal
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A test to measure distance vision uses
the Snellen Letter Chart
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The prefix hypo- in the term hypothalamic means
below
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Cortisone is a
hormone produced by the adrenal cortex
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The combining form idi/o in the term idiopathic means
unknown
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a hormone secreted by the pancreas
insulin
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Hyperpyrexia, tetany, and edema can all be considered
symptoms and diagnosis
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What is serotonin converted to at night?
melatonin
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Two symptoms of hyperthyroidism are tachycardia and hypertension. These are the same as
increased heart rate and high blood pressure
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What is the only hormone that can lower blood glucose?
insulin
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What is bone resorption?
breaking down the structure of the bone to release calcium
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supra- ; suprapubic
above ; pertaining to the pubis
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cyst- ; polycystic
bladder/sac ; pertaining to many sacs
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-emia ; uremia
blood condition ; blood condition due to the urinary system
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-tomy ; nephrolithotomy
incision ; incision of kidney to remove stone
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lith/o ; lithotripsy
stone and crushing a stone
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terms with opposite meanings
anuria and polyuria
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terms with similar meanings
urination and micturiation
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scanty
oliguria
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How are the terms pyelitis, urethritis, and cystitis the same?
each work has the same suffix
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How are the terms pyelitis, urethritis, and cystitis different?
each word has a different root
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ductus deferens
tube in the male reproductive system
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male sex hormone
testosterone
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What term is derived from the Greek word for seed?
gonad
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act or result of twisting
torsion
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which is an STD?
chlamydia
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vulva
female external genitalia
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birth canal
vagina
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A young woman complains of increased pain prior to menstruation. This has been happening for the last three months. What condition does she likely have?
PMS
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In the term postpartum, what does the prefix mean?
after
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The study of the female reproductive system
gynecology
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thymus
gland located in the mediastinum
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facies
facial features and expression
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saline
salt solution
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tetany
severe muscle twitches
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cretin
infant with severe hypothyroidism
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thyroid
gland and cartilage in the neck
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insulin
hormone produced by the pancreas
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coma
deeply unconscious
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acetone
ketone found in blood
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goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
