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Hyperplasia

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Condition of increased formation (Increase in number of cells)

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Hyperglycemia

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Increase in blood sugar

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Hypertrophy

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Increase in development; increase in cell size

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Hypodermic injection

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Use of a needle and syringe to force liquid under the skin

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Hypoglycemia

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Decrease in blood sugar

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Insomniac

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Pertaining to inability to sleep

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Incision

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Process of cutting into; sectioning

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Infracostal

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Pertaining to below ribs

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Intercostal

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Pertaining to between the ribs

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Intravenous

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Pertaining to within a vein

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Macrocephaly

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Pertaining to an enlarged head; a congenital anomaly

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Malignant

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Harmful, bad; cancerous condition

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Malaise

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Feeling of discomfort; “bad feeling”

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Metacarpal bones

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Five hand bones

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Metamorphosis

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Condition of change of shape or form

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Metastasis

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Beyond control; spreading of malignant tumor

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Microscope

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Instruments to view small objects

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Neonatal

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Pertaining to a newborn

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Neoplasm

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New growth; new formation (tumor)

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Pancytopenia

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Condition of decrease in all cells (blood cells)

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Idiopathic

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Condition unknown

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Cyanosis

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Blue color of the mucous membranes and body extremities caused by lack of oxygen

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Ecchymosis

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A hemorrhagic skin discoloration

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Emetic

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A substance that causes vomiting

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Fibrillation

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Rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the heart

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Hematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Mediastinum

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Space in the center of chest under sternum

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Myocardium

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Muscular, middle lining of the heart

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Necrosis

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Pertaining to the death of cells/tissue

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Photophobia

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Visual sensitivity to light

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Transient Ischemic Attack

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Temporary neurologic symptoms caused by a gradual or partial occlusion

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Polyuria

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Excessive urination

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Thrombolytic Therapy

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Drugs used to dissolve clots by injections

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Ankyl/o

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Stiff

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Ten/o

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Tendon

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Arthro/o

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Joint

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Burs/o

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Bursa (sac of fluid near joints)

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Chondr/o

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Cartilage

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Ligament/o

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Ligament

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Rheumat/o

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Watery flow

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Tendin/o

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Tendon

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-desis

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Bind, tie together

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-malacia

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Softening

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-oma

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Tumor, mass; fluid collection

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-osis

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Condition, usually abnormal

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-plasia

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Development; formation; growth

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-plasty

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Surgical repair

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-rrhaphy

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Suture

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-stenosis

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Tightening; stricture

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Cancellous bone

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Spongy or trabecular bone

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What does the fetal skeleton mainly consist of?

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Cartilage and connective tissue

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Kyphosis

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Hunchback

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Lordosis

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Swayback

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AED

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Automated external defibrillator

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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MI

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Myocardial infarction

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UTI

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Urinary tract infection

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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TIA

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Transient ischemic attack

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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CBC

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complete blood count

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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IV

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Intravenous

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TB

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Tuberculosis

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Ball and socket joint

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Synovial joint

Medical Assisting: Anatomy (6 decks)

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