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neoplasm

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spontaneous new growth of tissue that causes an abnormal mass

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malignant

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tending to spread, become worse and cause death

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benign

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tends NOT to spread become worse or cause death

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pathologic

pathological

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morbid; diseased or unwholesome

pertaining to a process that is caused by or involves a disease process

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orthopedics

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orth/o (straight); ped/o (child) is a branch of medicine dealign with the preservation and reconstruction of bones are related structures

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triage

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method of sorting patients by need for care

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anesthesiology

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the medical speciality concerned with delivery and effects of anesthetics (drugs the eliminate or reduce sensation)

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epidemiologist

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physician or scientist who studies cause, spread, prevention or disease in a specific community

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therapist

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specialist trained in one or more areas of health care

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