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metastasis

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process by which cancer is spread to a new site, also describes tumor itself

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metastasize

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to spread from one place to another

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antigen

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any substance that the body regards as being foreign

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antibody

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disease-fighting protein created by immune system in response to presence of specific antigen

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carcinoma

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malignant tumor in epithelial tissue

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sarcoma

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malignant tumor that arises from connective tissues (hard, mostly soft tissues)

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macrophage

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type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells

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virus

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infectious microbes consisting of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein coat

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brachytherapy

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use of radioactive materials in contact with/implanted into tissues to be treated

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splenorrhagia

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hemorrhage from a ruptured spleen

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inguinal

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of the groin

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immunoglobulin

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antibodies that bind with specific antigens in antigen-antibody response

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mucus

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noun

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mucous

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adjective

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epiglottis

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flap of tissue that sits at back of throat and regulates entry of substances into esophagus and trachea

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tracheostomy

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surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea below the vocal cords to insert a temporary/permanent tube to facilitate breathing

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tracheotomy

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emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to airway below a blockage

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maxillary

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of or attached to jaw/jawbone

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19
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manubrium

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broad upper part of sternum

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mediastinum

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middle section of chest cavity located between lungs

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bradypnea

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abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually less than 10 breaths per minute

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tachypnea

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abnormally rapid rate or respiration, usually more than 20 breaths per minute

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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hypoxia

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deficient oxygen levels in body tissues and organs - less severe than anoxia

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epistaxis

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bleeding from the nose

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emesis

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vomiting

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28
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dental prophylaxis

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professional examining, cleaning, and polishing of the gums and teeth to remove plaque and tartar

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bile

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digestive substance secreted by liver and stored in gallbladder

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parotid

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salivary gland that sits just in front of ears

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hepatitis A

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liver infection/inflammation caused by Hepatitis A virus

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diverticulum

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small bulges that stick out of the side of the large intestine

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enteritis

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inflammation of the small intestine

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colitis

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chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of inner lining of colon

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cirrhosis

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chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring

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cholelithiasis

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presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

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gastrorraphy

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surgical suturing of abdomen and stomach

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liver

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organ responsible for producing bile and detoxifying nutrients

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proctopexy

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fixation of rectum to sacrum

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pyel/o

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renal pelvis

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nephrons

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functional unit of the kidney

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nocturia

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frequent/excessive urination during the night

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nephrosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of the kidneys

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nephromalacia

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abnormal softening of the kidneys

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ureterectasis

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dilation of one or both ureters

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interstitial cystitis

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inflammation of the bladder (more specifically, the walls)

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cystolith

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stone with the urinary bladder

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pyelonephritis

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inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

50
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cystopexy

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surgical operation to fix the urinary bladder in a different position - fixing urinary bladder to specific place

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dysuria

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painful or difficult urination

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anuria

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absence of urine formation by the kidneys

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nephropyosis

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where pus accumulates in kidneys due to an infection

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enuresis

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urinary incontinence

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palatoplasy

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surgical repair of the palate

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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efferent neurons

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motor neurons that carry impulse from CNS to target

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somnambulisum

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sleepwalking

59
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hemorrhagic stroke

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damage to brain that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks

60
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acrophobia

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excessive fear of heights

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paresthesia

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burning/prickling sensation w/ no apparent cause

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hyperesthesia

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condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, and other sensory stimuli

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malingering

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intentional creation of false/grossly exaggerated physical and psychological symptoms

64
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antipsychotic

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treats symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood

65
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Alzheimer’s disease

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group of disorders involving parts of brain that control thought, memory, and language

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cerebral contusion

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bruising of brain tissue as result of head injury

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cerebral concussion

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violent shaking up or jarring of the brain

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factitious disorder

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condition in which person acts as if he or she has a physical/mental illness when they are not really sick

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ischemic stroke

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brain damaged that occurs when flow of blood to brain is blocked by narrowing or blocking of artery

70
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narcolepsy

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sleep disorder consisting of sudden/uncontrollable brief episode of falling asleep during the day

71
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afferent neurons

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transmit impulse from sensory receptor to CNS

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