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metastasis

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

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metastasize

to spread from one place to another

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antigen

any substance that the body regards as being foreign

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antibody

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

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carcinoma

malignant tumor in epithelial tissue

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sarcoma

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

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macrophage

type of leukocyte that surrounds and kills invading cells

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virus

infectious microbes consisting of nucleic acids surrounded by a protein coat

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brachytherapy

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

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splenorrhagia

hemorrhage from a ruptured spleen

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inguinal

of the groin

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immunoglobulin

antibodies that bind with specific antigens in antigen-antibody response

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mucus

noun

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mucous

adjective

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epiglottis

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

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tracheostomy

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

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

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maxillary

of or attached to jaw/jawbone

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manubrium

broad upper part of sternum

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mediastinum

middle section of chest cavity located between lungs

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bradypnea

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

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tachypnea

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

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eupnea

normal breathing

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dyspnea

difficult or labored breathing

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hypoxia

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

epistaxis

bleeding from the nose

emesis

vomiting

dental prophylaxis

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

bile

digestive substance secreted by liver and stored in gallbladder

parotid

salivary gland that sits just in front of ears

hepatitis A

liver infection/inflammation caused by Hepatitis A virus

diverticulum

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

enteritis

inflammation of the small intestine

colitis

chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of inner lining of colon

cholecystectomy

surgical removal of the gallbladder

cirrhosis

chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring

cholelithiasis

presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts

gastrorraphy

surgical suturing of abdomen and stomach

liver

organ responsible for producing bile and detoxifying nutrients

proctopexy

fixation of rectum to sacrum

pyel/o

renal pelvis

nephrons

functional unit of the kidney

nocturia

frequent/excessive urination during the night

nephrosclerosis

abnormal hardening of the kidneys

nephromalacia

abnormal softening of the kidneys

ureterectasis

dilation of one or both ureters

interstitial cystitis

inflammation of the bladder (more specifically, the walls)

cystolith

stone with the urinary bladder

pyelonephritis

inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney

cystopexy

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

dysuria

painful or difficult urination

anuria

absence of urine formation by the kidneys

nephropyosis

where pus accumulates in kidneys due to an infection

enuresis

urinary incontinence

palatoplasy

surgical repair of the palate

encephalitis

inflammation of the brain

efferent neurons

motor neurons that carry impulse from CNS to target

somnambulisum

sleepwalking

hemorrhagic stroke

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

acrophobia

excessive fear of heights

paresthesia

burning/prickling sensation w/ no apparent cause

hyperesthesia

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

malingering

intentional creation of false/grossly exaggerated physical and psychological symptoms

antipsychotic

treats symptoms of severe disorders of thinking and mood

Alzheimer's disease

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

cerebral contusion

bruising of brain tissue as result of head injury

cerebral concussion

violent shaking up or jarring of the brain

factitious disorder

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

ischemic stroke

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

narcolepsy

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

afferent neurons

transmit impulse from sensory receptor to CNS