Random Medical Terminology

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Neuropathy

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Disease of the nerves

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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mammogram

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xray immage of a breast

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mastectomy

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surgical removal of a breast

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pathologist

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one who studies diseases

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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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neonatology

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study or science of newborns

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endocarditis

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inflammation of the heart
(inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves)

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epidermis

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on top of the skin

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cardiopulmonary

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pertraining to the heart & lungs

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psyche (greek)

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• mind
  -soul

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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surgical removal of the ovary and fallopian tube

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salpingoplasty

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surgical repair of the fallopian tube

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salpingitis

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inflammation of the fallopian tube

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salpinx (greek)

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trumpet

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salpinx

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fallopian tube

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microscopic

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• pertaining to the viewing instrument for investigating small things
• visible only by the means of a microscope

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cardiology

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aphasia

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absence of speaking

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

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hypodermic

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pertaining to below the skin

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cholelithiasis

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condition of having gallstones

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gluteus maximus

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the biggest (outermost) gluteus muscle i the buttocks

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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pathogen

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disease causing agent

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carditis

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inflammation of the heart

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cardiopathy

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disease of the heart

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musculoskeletal

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pertaining to muscles and the skeleton

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gastritis

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inflammation of the lining of the stomach

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ganglion

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group of neuron cell bodies

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myocardium

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the muscular tissue of the heart

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fungus

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Any group of spore-producing organsims feeding on organic matter, including moulds, yeasts, mushrooms, and toadstools.

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episiotomy

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A surgical incision made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.

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fibroma

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a benign fibrous tumor of the connecctive tissue.

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esophagitis

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inflammation of the esophagus

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-logy

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study or science of

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-meter

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measure

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-pathy

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disease

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laparoscopy

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Surgical procedure of the abdominal cavity.
(laparascope = small camera + surgical tools)

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laparascope

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small camera
surgical tools

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-ous

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pertaining to

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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood

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cardiomalacia

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softening or degeneration of heart tissue

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biopsy

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removal and examination (or view) of tissue

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hypoxia

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level of oxygen in the tissues below normal

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hemophilia

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condition of uncontrolled blood loss

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dysphagia

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painful or difficult eating or swallowing

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aphasia

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absence or impairment of speech

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hypophysis

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(literally growth below)
pituitary gland located below the brain

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quadriplegia

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paralysis of four limbs

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osteoma

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tumor of bone

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homeostasis

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(literal: sameness standing still)
Process of maintaining internal stability despite changes in the environment