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Table Of Conditions Flashcards

1
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Abortion

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Emptying of the pregnant uterus before 24 weeks

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Abscess

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A collection of pus in a cavity

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Achalasia

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A condition where the muscle at the lower end of the oesophagus fails to relax after contraction

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Acquired

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Developed after birth

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Acute

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Severe and sudden in onset

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Acute renal failure

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Failure of kidneys to produce urine

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Adenocarcinoma

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Malignant cancer tumour of the gland

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Adenoma

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Tumour of a gland

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Adenotonsillectomy

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Surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils

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Albuminuria

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Presence of albumin (protein) in the urine

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Amenorrhoea

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Absence of menstruation

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Amniocentesis

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Puncture of the fetal sack

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Amnion

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Membrane surrounding the fetus filled with amniotic fluid

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Amputation

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Partial removal removal of a limb or another part of the body

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Anaemia

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Lack of oxygen rich blood cells in the blood

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Anaesthesia

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Condition of lack of feeling or sensation

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Anaesthesiologist

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A specialist in the administration of drugs To control sensation and consciousness

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Anaesthetic

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Drug to remove sensation or feeling

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Anaesthetist

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Medical specialist in the study of control of sensation and resuscitation

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20
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Analgesia

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Absence of pain or lack of sensitivity to pain

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Analgesic

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A drug that relieves pain

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Anastomosis

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The surgical joining of two hollow organs

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Androphobia

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Fear of men

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Aneurysm

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And abnormally dilated blood vessels usually an artery

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Angina pectoris

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Pain in the chest and left arm caused by insufficient blood to the heart muscle

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Angiogram

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X-ray used to examine blood vessels

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27
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Angioma

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Tumour of blood vessels

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28
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Anorexia

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Lack of appetite

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29
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Antenatal

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Pertaining to the period before birth

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30
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Anti-partum haemorrhage

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See placenta praevia

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31
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Antibiotic

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Agent or substance to destroy or slow down the growth of bacteria

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32
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Anti-emetic

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Drug to treat nausea and vomiting

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33
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Anti-hypertensive

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Drugs to reduce high blood pressure

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34
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Antiseptic

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Agent used to prevent infection

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35
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Anuria

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No urine production

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36
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Anus

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Opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal

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Aortorrhaphy

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Repair by Stitch or suture of the main artery in the body

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Apgar score

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Estimation of the well-being of a newborn

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39
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Aphasia

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Inability to speak

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40
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Apnoea

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Absence of breathing

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41
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Areola

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Pigmented area surrounding the nipple

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42
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Acquired

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Developed after birth

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43
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Arrhythmia

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Abnormal rhythm of the heart

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44
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Arteriorrhaphy

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Repair by stitch or suture of an artery

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45
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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of an artery

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46
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Arteritis

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Inflammation of an artery

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47
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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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48
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Arthrocentesis

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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint

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49
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Arthrodynia

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Condition of pain in the joints

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50
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Arthroscopy

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Procedure to view a joint using a lighted instrument

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51
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Arthrosis

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Disease of the joint

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52
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Arthrotomy

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Incision into or cutting into a joint

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53
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Atheroma

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Fatty deposits in the wall of an artery

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54
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Atherosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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55
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Arthralgia

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Pain in the joints

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56
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Arthropathy

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Disease of a joint

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57
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Atrioplasty

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Surgical repair or reconstruction of the upper heart chamber

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58
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Atrophy

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Wastage of an organ

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59
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Audiometrist

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Specialist who measures hearing

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60
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Otoscope

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Lighted instrument to view the inside of the ear

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61
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Bacteria

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Micro organisms which cause disease

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62
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Bacteriologist

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Medical specialist who studies a type of very small organism

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63
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Balanitis

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Inflammation of the glans penis

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64
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Benign

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Harmless

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65
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Benign tumour

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A tumour that is harmless and localised

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66
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Bilateral blepharoptosis

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Drooping of both eyelids

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67
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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Removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries on both sides of the body

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Binocular

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Pertaining to both eyes

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69
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biochemistry

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Study of chemical processes occurring living things

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70
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Biology

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Study of living organisms

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71
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Biopsy

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Removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or part of the body for microscopic examination

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Bradycardia

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And abnormally slow heart beat

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73
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Braxton hicks

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False contractions of the uterine wall

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74
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Breast

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Female milk producing glands

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75
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Breach presentation

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When any part of the body apart from the head enters the birth canal first

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76
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Bronchodilator

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Relaxes the muscles in the lungs and widens the airways to ease breathing

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Caesarean section

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Abdominal incision to deliver the baby

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78
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Calculus

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Stone

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79
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Carcinoma

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Cancerous tumour

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80
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Cardiac arrest

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Cessation of the heartbeat

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81
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Cardiac asthma

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Breathlessness caused by right sided failure of the heart

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82
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Cardiorrhaphy

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Repair by stitch or suture of the heart

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83
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Cardiotocography

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Monitors the fetal heartbeat and contractions

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84
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Carditis

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Inflammation of the heart

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85
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Cerebral

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Pertaining to the brain

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86
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Cerebrospinal

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Pertaining to the brain and spinal cord

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87
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Cerebrovascular

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Pertaining to the blood vessels in the brain

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88
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Cervical

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Pertaining to the neck of the womb

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89
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Cervical cytology

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Study of cells from the neck of the womb

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90
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Cervical smear

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Sample of cells taken from the neck of the womb

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91
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Chemotherapy

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Treatment with chemicals

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92
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Cholangiogram

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X-ray picture or tracing of the bile duct

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93
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Cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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94
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Cholecystolithotomy

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Incision into the gallbladder to remove stones

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95
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Choledochogram

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X-ray picture of the common bile duct

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Choledocholithiasis

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Presence of stones in the common bile duct

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97
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Choledocholithotomy

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Incision into common bile duct to remove stones

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98
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Chondroma

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Tumour of cartilage tissue

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99
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Chondrosarcoma

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Malignant cancerous tumour of the cartilage

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100
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Chronic

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Persisting for a long time and constantly recurring

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101
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Circumcision

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Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

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102
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Cirrhosis

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Hardening of the liver

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103
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Colonography

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Procedure to take an x-ray picture of the large intestine

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104
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Colporrhaphy

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Repair by stitch or suture of the vagina

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105
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Colposcopy

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Examination of the vagina using a lighted instrument

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106
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Conception

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Fertilisation of an ovum by a sperm

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Conjunctiva

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Thin membrane protecting the front of each eye

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108
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Continence

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Ability to control function of urination

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109
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Contraceptives

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Device or drugs used to prevent pregnancy

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Contusion

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Bruise or bleeding beneath the skin

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111
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Convulsion or fit

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An involuntary contraction of the muscles producing contortion of the body and limbs

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112
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Coryza

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Common cold

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113
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Cranial

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Pertaining to the skull

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114
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Cryotherapy

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Cold treatment

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115
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Cryptomenorrhoea

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When menstruation Occurs but is not visible

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116
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Cryptorchism

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Undescended testes

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117
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Cyanosis

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Bluish tinge to the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood and tissues

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118
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Cyst

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A fluid filled sac

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119
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Cystectomy

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Surgical removal of the bladder

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120
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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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121
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Cystocele

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Protrusion of the bladder into the vagina wall

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122
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Cystoscope

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I lighted instrument used to examine the bladder

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123
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Cytology

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Study of cells

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124
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Cytotoxic

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Poisonous to cells

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125
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Decongestant

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Reduces the swelling in the nose and helps to open the airways

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126
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Dehydration

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Severe loss of fluid from body tissue

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127
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Dermal

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Pertaining to the skin

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128
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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin

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129
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Dermatologist

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Medical specialist in the study of the skin

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130
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Dermatology

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Medical study of the skin

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131
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Diagnosis

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Determining the nature of a disorder by examining patient signs and symptoms

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132
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Dialysis

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Artificial filtration of the blood to remove waste products by machine or chemical means

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133
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Diplopia

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Double vision

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134
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Diuresis

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Increase production of urine

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135
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Diuretic

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Drug to increase urine production

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136
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Duodenal

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Pertaining to the duodenum in the small intestine

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137
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Duodenal ulceration

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And open sore in the lining of the Duodenum in the small intestine

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138
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Duodenoscopy

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EGD – examination of the oesophagus stomach and duodenum with a lighted instrument

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139
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Dysmenorrhoea

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Painful menstruation

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140
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Dyspepsia

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Difficulty with digestion

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141
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Dysphagia

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Difficulty with swallowing

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142
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Dysphasia

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Difficulty with speech

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal cells within an organ or tissue

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Dyspnoea

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Painful or difficult breathing

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Dysrrhythmias

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Abnormal heart rhythms

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Dystocia

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Difficult birth

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Dystrophy

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Abnormal development of organs or degeneration of organs

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Eclampsia

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Condition of convulsions due to toxaemia in pregnancy

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Ectopic pregnancy

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When a fertilised ovum grows outside the uterus

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Embolism

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A travelling particle of fat air or blood clot in a blood vessel

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Embryo

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An implanted ovum

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Emollients

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Agents that soften or soothe the skin

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Encephalopathy

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Disease of the brain

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Endarterectomy

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Surgical removal of fatty plaque from an artery

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Endemic

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A disease always present in an area

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Endocardiotomy

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Surgical incision into the lining of the heart

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Endocrinology

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Medical speciality concerned with the study of hormones and ductless glands

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Endometriosis

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Condition where the lining of the womb is found in other sites

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Endometritis

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Inflammation of the womb lining

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Endometrium

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Lining of the womb

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Endoscopy

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A procedure to examine a hollow organ with a lighted instrument

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Enema

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Liquid inserted into the rectum

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Enterocele

A

Protrusion of the intestines

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Enterology

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Study of the intestines

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Enuresis

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Inability to control urination

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Epidemic

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A disease that affects a large number of people in an area

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Epidermis

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Upper layer of the skin

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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of the epididymis

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Epigastralgia

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Condition of pain in the area above the stomach

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Epilepsy

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A condition of disordered electrical activity in the brain that causes convulsions

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Euthyroid

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Normal thyroid gland function

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Excision

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Surgical removal

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Fallopian tubes

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Muscular hollow tube like structures that carry the ovum to the uterus

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Febrile

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Relating to fever

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Fetal

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Pertaining to the unborn child

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Fetus

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And implanted ovum at eight weeks or after

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Forensic pathology

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The study of the cause of death

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Gallbladder

A

A pair shaped sac which stores bile

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Galatocele

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Milk cyst

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Gastroenterology

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Study of the digestive system

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Gastrologist

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Medical specialist who studies the stomach

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Gastropathy

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Disease of the stomach

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Genitourinary

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Pertaining to the urinary system and genitalia

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Geriatrician

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Medical specialist in the treatment of disease of old age

187
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Gerontologist

A

Specialist in the study of aging

188
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Gestation

A

Duration of pregnancy

189
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Gingivitis

A

Inflammation of the gums

190
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Gland

A

An organ which produces and secretes substances

191
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Glycosuria

A

The presence of sugar in the urine

192
Q

Gravitate

193
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Gynaecology

A

The study of the female reproductive system

194
Q

Haematemesis

A

Vomiting up blood

195
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Haematoma

A

Swelling of clotted blood

196
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Haematuria

A

Blood in the urine

197
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Haemoglobin

A

Haemoprotein that gives blood it’s red colour and transports oxygen

198
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Haemolysis

A

Destruction of blood cells

199
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Haemophilia

A

Tendency to bleed

200
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Haemorrhage

A

Blood bursting forth or just bleeding

201
Q

Haemostasis

A

Stoppage of bleeding

202
Q

Hemiparesis

A

Weakness or partial paralysis in one side of the body

203
Q

Hemiplegia

A

Paralysis in one side of the body

204
Q

Hereditary

A

Condition passed from parent to child

205
Q

Hernioplasty

A

Reconstruction or repair of the prolapse of an organ

206
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Hiatus hernia

A

When part of the stomach protrudes up through the diaphragm

207
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Hidrosis

208
Q

Histology

A

The medical study of tissue

209
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Histopathology

A

The medical study of diseased tissue

210
Q

Homeostasis

A

Constant environment

211
Q

Hydramnios

A

Excess amniotic fluid

212
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Hydrocephalus

A

Water or fluid on the brain

213
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Hydronephrosis

A

Inflammation of the tube from the kidney to the bladder

214
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Hypercalcaemia

A

High levels of calcium in the blood

215
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Hypercalcuria

A

High levels of calcium in the urine

216
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Hyperglycaemia

A

High levels of sugar in the blood

217
Q

Hyperhidrosis

A

Excess sweating

218
Q

Hyperlipidaemia

A

Abnormally high levels of fat in the blood

219
Q

Hypermetropia

A

Long sightedness – images focused behind the retina

220
Q

Hyperpnoea

A

Increased rate of breathing

221
Q

Hyperthyroidism

A

Overactive thyroid gland

222
Q

Hypertrophy

A

Enlargement of an organ with its own tissue

223
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Hypnotic

A

A drug to induce sleep

224
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Hypodermal

A

Relating to under the skin

225
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Hypoglycaemics

A

A drug to lower blood sugar levels

226
Q

Hypoglycaemia

A

Low blood sugar levels

227
Q

Hypothermia

A

Very low body temperature

228
Q

Hypothyroidism

A

Underactive thyroid gland

229
Q

Hypotonia

A

Reduced muscle tongue

230
Q

Hypoxaemia

A

Low levels of oxygen in the blood

231
Q

Hypoxia

A

Low levels of oxygen in the body

232
Q

Hysterectomy

A

Surgical excision of the womb

233
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Hysteroscope

A

Lighted instrument used to view the womb

234
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Iatrogenic

A

Caused by the activity of a physician or therapy

235
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Ileitis

A

Inflammation of the ileum in the small intestine

236
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Immunity

A

The bodies ability to resist infection

237
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Immunology

A

The study of the bodies defence system

238
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In vitro fertilisation

A

Fertilisation takes place outside the body (in glass)

239
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Incomplete abortion

A

When part of the fetus or placenta is left in the uterus

240
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Incontinence

A

Inability to control urination

241
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Infarction

A

Death of an area of tissue from a failure of blood supply

242
Q

Infertility

A

Inability to conceive offspring

243
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Inflammation

A

The bodies response to injury

244
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Insomnia

A

Inability to fall asleep or remain asleep for an adequate amount of time

245
Q

Insulin

A

A natural hormone that controls the level of glucose in the blood

246
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Intercostal

A

Pertaining to between the ribs

247
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Intervertebral

A

Pertaining to between the bones of the back

248
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Intracranial

A

Pertaining to within the skull

249
Q

Intramuscular

A

Pertaining to within the muscle

250
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Intra-uterine

A

Inside the womb

251
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Intravenous

A

Inside a vein

252
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Ischaemia

A

Deficient blood supply to a body part

253
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Isometric

A

Relating to equal measure

254
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Keratoplasty

A

Repair or reconstruction of the cornea

255
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Kidney

A

Organ in the abdomen that filters blood and produces urine

256
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Kyphosis

257
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Lactation

A

Production of milk

258
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Laparoscopy

A

Examination inside the abdominal wall using a lighted instrument

259
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Laryngostenosis

A

Abnormal narrowing of the voice box

260
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Leucocytosis

A

Increase in white blood cells to help fight infection

261
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Leucorrhoea

A

White or yellowish discharge from the vagina

262
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Leukaemia

A

Cancer of the blood – malignant or cancerous condition of abnormal white blood cells

263
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Leukopenia

A

A decrease in the number of white blood cells

264
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Lipoma

A

Fatty tumour

265
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Lithotomy

A

Surgical incision to remove stones

266
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Lithotripsy

A

Crushing of stones

267
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Lumbar

A

Pertaining to the lower back

268
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Lymph

A

Lymph tissue or lymph fluid

269
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Lymphadenectomy

A

Surgical removal of the lymph glands or nodes

270
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Lymphadenoma

A

Tumour of the lymph glands or nodes

271
Q

Lymphangioma

A

Tumour of the lymph ducts or vessels

272
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Lymphocyte

A

Specialised white blood cell

273
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Lymphocytopenia

A

Deficiency in specialised white blood cells

274
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Lymphoedema

A

Accumulation of lymph in the tissues

275
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Lymphoma

A

Tumour of the lymph tissue

276
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Macrocephalic

A

Pertaining to a large head

277
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Macroglossia

A

Abnormally large tongue

278
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Malignant

279
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Malignant tumour

A

Cancerous or dangerous and spreading and fatal if I’m treated

280
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Malnutrition

A

The body does not receive enough nutrients for proper function

281
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Breasts

A

Milk secreting glands

282
Q

Mastodynia

A

Breast pain

283
Q

Meconium

A

First stools of a newborn baby

284
Q

Melaena

A

Blackened stools

285
Q

Melanin

A

Pigmentation which gives skin its colour

286
Q

Melanocyte

A

Pigment producing cells

287
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Melanoma

A

Tumour of pigmented cells

288
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Meningiomas

A

Tumour of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord

289
Q

Meningitis

A

Inflammation of the membrane covering the brain and spinal cord

290
Q

Meniscectomy

A

Surgical removal of the knee cartilage

291
Q

Menorrhagia

A

Heavy menstrual bleeding

292
Q

Menorrhoea

A

Menses, normal menstruation

293
Q

Menostaxis

A

Persistent slight loss of blood during menstruation

294
Q

Metabolism

A

Basic workings of body cells

295
Q

Metacarpophalangeal

A

Relating to the bones of the hand and fingers

296
Q

Metastases

A

Secondary cancerous malignant growths

297
Q

Metatarsalgia

A

Pain in the foot bones

298
Q

Metropathy

A

Disease of the womb

299
Q

Metrorrhagia

A

Heavy bleeding from the womb

300
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Metrorrhoea

A

Discharge of mucus or pus from the womb

301
Q

Metrostaxis

A

Persistent slight loss of blood from the womb

302
Q

Microbiology

A

Medical study of very small organisms

303
Q

Microcephalic

A

Relating to a small head

304
Q

Microcytic

A

Relating to abnormally small cells

305
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Microvascular

A

Relating to the smallest blood vessels

306
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Micturition

307
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Miscarriage

A

Spontaneous abortion

308
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Monocular

A

Pertaining to one eye

309
Q

Monoparesis

A

Weakness or partial paralysis of one limb

310
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Monoplegia

A

Paralysis of one limb

311
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Multigravida

A

A woman who has been pregnant more than once

312
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Multipara

A

A woman who has had more than one child

313
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Myalgia

A

Muscle pain

314
Q

Myelitis

A

Inflammation of the spinal cord

315
Q

Myelopathy

A

Disease of the spinal cord

316
Q

Myoma

A

Tumour of the muscle

317
Q

Myopia

A

Shortsightedness – images focused in front of the retina

318
Q

Myositis

A

Inflammation of muscles

319
Q

Myringotome

A

Surgical instrument used to cut the eardrum

320
Q

Narcotic

A

Drug used to induce stupor or deep sleep

321
Q

Nasogastric tube

A

Tube inserted into the stomach via the nose

322
Q

Natal

A

Relating to birth

323
Q

Nebuliser

A

Used to introduce drugs to the respiratory system

324
Q

Necrosis

A

Death of body tissue

325
Q

Neonatal

A

Pertaining to the first 28 days of the babies life

326
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Neonate

A

A newborn baby up to 28 days

327
Q

Neoplasm

A

A new mass or growth formed from rapidly dividing cells

328
Q

Nephrolith or renal calculus

A

Kidney stone

329
Q

Nephrologist

A

Specialist who studies the kidneys

330
Q

Nephroma

A

Kidney tumour

331
Q

Nephrosis

A

Disease of the kidney

332
Q

Neurology

A

Study of the nervous system

333
Q

Nulligravida

A

A woman who has never been pregnant

334
Q

Nullipara

A

A woman who has never given birth

335
Q

Obesity

A

Excess accumulation of a body fat

336
Q

Obstetrician

A

Medical specialist concerned with childbirth and pregnancy

337
Q

Ocular

A

Pertaining to the eye

338
Q

Oedema

A

Excess accumulation of fluid in the tissues

339
Q

Oligospermia

A

Low sperm production

340
Q

Oligohydramnios

A

Scanty amniotic fluid

341
Q

Oligomenorrhoea

A

Infrequent menstruation

342
Q

Oliguria

A

Scanty production of urine

343
Q

Oncologist

A

Medical specialist in the study of tumour and cancers

344
Q

Onychophagia

A

Nailbiting

345
Q

Ophthalmoplegia

A

Paralysis or weakness of the eye muscles

346
Q

Orchiocele

A

Swollen testis

347
Q

Orthodontist

A

A specialist in straightening teeth

348
Q

Orthopaedics

A

Medical speciality concerning bones and associated tissue

349
Q

Osteoma

A

Tumour of bone

350
Q

Osteomalacia

A

Softening of bones

351
Q

Osteomyelitis

A

Inflammation of the bone marrow

352
Q

Osteoporosis

A

Reduced bone density

353
Q

Otalgia

A

Pain in the ear

354
Q

Otitis media

A

Inflammation of the middle ear

355
Q

Otopyorrhoea

A

Discharge of pus from the ear

356
Q

Pachyderma

A

Thick skin

357
Q

Paediatrics

A

Branch of medicine concerning children and their diseases

358
Q

Pancarditis

A

Inflammation of all structures of the heart

359
Q

Pancreas

A

Gland that produces enzymes that help the body digest food

360
Q

Pandemic

A

A disease which affects a large number of people worldwide

361
Q

Panphobia

A

A fear of everything or a generalised fear

362
Q

Paraesthesia

A

Abnormally Heightened sensation

363
Q

Paraparesis

A

Weakness or partial paralysis of the lower limbs

364
Q

Paraplegia

A

Paralysis of the lower limbs

365
Q

Parenterally

A

A drug administered other than orally or rectally eg via an iv

366
Q

Parturition

A

Childbirth

367
Q

Pathology

A

Scientific study of disease

368
Q

Pelvis

A

In the lower abdomen located between the hip bones

369
Q

Pelviureteric

A

Relating to the renal pelvis and the tube from the kidney to the bladder

370
Q

Periproctitis

A

Inflammation around the rectum and anus

371
Q

Peritoneal

A

Pertaining to the abdominal membrane

372
Q

Pessary

A

A solid form of drug inserted via the vagina

373
Q

Pharmacology

A

The study of drugs

374
Q

Pharyngotympanic

A

Pertaining to the throat and eardrum

375
Q

Phlebitis

A

Inflammation of a vein

376
Q

Phrenospasm

A

Spasm of the diaphragm

377
Q

Physiotherapy

A

Treatment using physical exercises

378
Q

Placenta

A

Organ in the uterus which connects the fetus to the mothers blood supply

379
Q

Plastic surgery

A

Surgical speciality dedicated to reconstruction facial and body defects

380
Q

Pleuralgia

A

Pain in the lung membrane

381
Q

Pleurodesis

A

Fixation or binding together the lung membrane

382
Q

Polydipsia

A

Abnormally intense thirst

383
Q

Polymenorrhoea

A

Frequent menstruation

384
Q

Polyneuritis

A

Inflammation of many nerves

385
Q

Postpartum

A

Period after birth

386
Q

Pregnancy

A

Begins when the ovum implants into the uterine wall

387
Q

Primigravida

A

A woman who is pregnant for the first time

388
Q

Primapara

A

A woman who is giving birth for the first time

389
Q

Prognosis

A

The likely course of a medical condition

390
Q

Prolapse

A

Displaced or misplaced or to fall out of place

391
Q

Prostate

A

Male sex gland that opens into the urethra just below the bladder

392
Q

Prostatism

A

And enlarged prostate gland

393
Q

Pruritus

A

Itching or irritation of the skin

394
Q

Pseudocyesis

A

False pregnancy

395
Q

Psychiatrist

A

Medical specialist in the treatment of mental illness

396
Q

Psychologist

A

Specialist who studies the mind and behaviour

397
Q

Puerperium

A

The first six weeks after childbirth

398
Q

Pyelitis

A

Inflammation of the renal pelvis

399
Q

Pyelonephritis

A

Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidneys

400
Q

Pyogenic

A

Pertaining to producing pus

401
Q

Pyrexia

402
Q

Pyrogenic

A

Causing or producing fever

403
Q

Quadriplegia

A

Paralysis of all four limbs

404
Q

Radiotherapist

A

A specialist in treatment with x-rays

405
Q

Rectum

A

Terminal part of the large intestine where faeces are stored

406
Q

Rectocele

A

Prolapse of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina

407
Q

Renal calculi or nephrolith

A

Kidney stones

408
Q

Renal colic

A

Severe pain caused by passing a calculus from the kidney through the ureter

409
Q

Retinomalacia

A

Softening of the retina

410
Q

Rheumatology

A

Study of disorders of joints and muscles

411
Q

Sarcoma

A

Cancerous tumour of connective tissue

412
Q

Scintology

A

The study of radioactive isotopes

413
Q

Seborrhoea

A

Over activity of the sebaceous glands which produce excessive sebum

414
Q

Seminuria

A

Semen in the urine

415
Q

Septicaemia

A

Blood infection

416
Q

Spermicide

A

An agent to kill male sex cells

417
Q

Sphincterotomy

A

Surgical incision into a ring of muscle

418
Q

Spirograph

A

Instrument for measuring and recording respiratory movements

419
Q

Spondylitis

A

Inflammation of the bones of the back

420
Q

Steatorrhoea

A

Fatty stools

421
Q

Subcutaneous

A

Below the skin

422
Q

Subdermal

A

Under the skin

423
Q

Suppository

A

Solid form of the drug for insertion via the rectum (P R)

424
Q

Systemic

A

Affecting the entire body

425
Q

Tablet

A

Solid form of drug or cash or with a soluble case enclosing the drug

426
Q

Testes

A

Pair of male sex glands that produce sperm and secrete male sex hormone

427
Q

Tetraparesis

A

Weakness or partial paralysis in all four limbs

428
Q

Thrombocytes

A

Blood clotting cells

429
Q

Thrombolytic

A

Drug or agent to break up a blood clot

430
Q

Thyrochondrotomy

A

Surgical incision of thyroid cartilage

431
Q

Thyroid

A

Large gland in the neck that secretes hormones

432
Q

Tocograph

A

Monitors labour by recording uterine contractions

433
Q

Toxaemia

A

Blood poisoning

434
Q

Toxicity

A

How poisonous or harmful a substance can be

435
Q

Trans-scrotal

A

Across or through the scrotum

436
Q

Trauma

A

Physical injury or wound

437
Q

Traumatic

A

Relating to physical injury or wound

438
Q

Trimester

A

Period of three months used as a division of time in pregnancy

439
Q

Tumour

A

Abnormal growth of tissue

440
Q

Ulcer

A

An open sore of tissue

441
Q

Umbilical cord

A

Attaches the placenta to the fetus

442
Q

Unilateral blepharitis

A

Inflammation of one of the eyelids

443
Q

Uraemia

A

Urea in the blood

444
Q

Ureterectasis

A

Widening or dilation of the tube from the kidney to the bladder

445
Q

Urethrocele

A

Prolapse of the tube from the bladder

446
Q

Urography

A

Procedure to take an x-ray image/picture of the urinary tract

447
Q

Urologist

A

Medical specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract

448
Q

Uticaria

449
Q

Vas deferens

A

Duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra (tube from bladder)

450
Q

Vascular occlusion

A

Any form of blockage in a blood vessel

451
Q

Vasoconstriction

A

The narrowing of blood vessels

452
Q

Vasorrhaphy

A

Repaired by stitch or suture of a sperm duct

453
Q

Venereology

A

Study of sexually transmitted diseases

454
Q

Xerophthalmia

455
Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Presence of gallstones

456
Q

Pneumonia

A

Infection of the lungs

457
Q

Polycythaemia

A

Increased number of blood cells in the blood/thick blood

458
Q

Conjunctivitis

A

Inflammation of the outer covering of the eye and lining of the eyelid

459
Q

Synovial

A

Concerning the membrane lining of a joint/relating to a sinovium

460
Q

Haemostasis

A

Cessation of blood flow

461
Q

A condition of high temperature

462
Q

Hemorrhoids

A

Swollen or twisted veins either outside or just inside the anus

463
Q

Eructation

A

Belching/raising gas from the stomach

464
Q

cystolith

A

A stone in the bladder

Medical Terminology 2 (26 decks)

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