PSW Ch. 25 Definitions Flashcards

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Neuralgia

A

Nerve pain

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Gastrostomy

A

Incision into the stomach

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3
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Enteritis

A

Inflammation of the intestine

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3
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Cholecystectomy

A

Excision (removal) of the gallbladder

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4
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Dysuria

A

Painful or difficult urination

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5
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Gastritis

A

Inflammation of the stomach

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6
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Glossitis

A

Inflammation of the tongue

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6
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Bacteriogenic

A

Caused by bacteria

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7
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Cyanotic

A

Bluish colour

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8
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Dermatology

A

Study of the skin

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8
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Colostomy

A

Incision into the large intestine

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9
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Oophorectomy

A

Excision (removal) of an ovary

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10
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Nephritis

A

Inflammation of the kidneys

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11
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Bronchoscope

A

Instrument used to examine bronchi

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12
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Proctoscopy

A

Examination of the rectum with an instrument

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13
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Hepatomegaly

A

Enlarged liver

14
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Hemiplegia

A

Paralysis of one side of the body

15
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Laparotomy

A

Incision into the abdomen

16
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Bradycardia

A

Slow heart rate

17
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Neuropathy

A

Disease of the nervous system

18
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Tachypnea

A

Rapid breathing

19
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Polyuria

A

Excessive urination

20
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Pyorrhea

A

Discharge of pus

21
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Erythrocytopenia

A

Deficiency of red blood cells

22
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Leukocyte

A

White blood cells

23
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Encephalopathy

A

Disease of the brain

24
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Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the mouth