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algia-

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pain

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2
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-ectomy

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removal of

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3
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-emia

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blood

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4
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-gram

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record

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5
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-itis

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inflammation

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6
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-logy

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study of

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7
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-oma

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tumor

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8
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-otomy

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incision

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9
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-plegia

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paralysis

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10
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-pnea

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breathing, respiration

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11
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-scope

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examination instrument

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12
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examples

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13
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arthralgia

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pain in the joints

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14
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appendectomy

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removal of the appendix

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15
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anemia

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lacking sufficient quality or quantity of blood

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16
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electrocardiogram

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record produced by electrocardiography

17
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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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hematology

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study of blood

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fibroma

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a tumor containing fibrous tissue

20
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tracheotomy

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incision to the trachea

21
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hemiplegia

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paralysis of one side of the body

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apnea

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temporary absence of respirations

23
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otoscope

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instrument for inspecting the ear

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proctoscopy

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rectal exam using a proctoscope