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Terminology Flashcards

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Adenitis

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Inflammation of gland

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Adenoma

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Tumor of gland

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Adenopathy

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Disease of gland

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Anemia

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Blood condition that lacks something (iron etc)

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Arthralgia

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Joint pain

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arthritis

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Inflammation of joints

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Autopsy

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Process of viewing self (viewing a dead human body)

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Biology

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Study of life

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Biopsy

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Process of viewing life (cells/tissues/organs etc. taken out and examined)

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Carcinogenic

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Cancer causing/producing

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Carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor

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Cardiac

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Pertaining to the heart

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Cardiology

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Study of heart

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Cephalic

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Pertaining to the head

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Cerebral

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Pertaining to the brain

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of bladder

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Cystoscopy

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Visual examination of bladder

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Cystology

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Study of bladder

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of skin

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Dermatology

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Study of skin

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Diagnosis

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Complete knowledge of condition

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Electrocardiogram

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Record of the electricity in heart

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Electroencephalogram

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Record of electricity in brain

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Encephalopathy

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Brain condition/disease

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Endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete within

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Endocrinologist

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Specialist who diagnoses things related to endocrine glands

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Endocrinology

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Study of secretions within from endocrine glands

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Endoscope

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Instrument used to examine within the body

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Endoscopy

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To visually examine within the body

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of intestines

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Epidermis

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Pertaining to above skin

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Epigastric

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Pertains to above the stomach

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Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell

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Excision

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Process to cut outside

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Exocrine glands

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Glands that secrete outside the body

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Gastrectomy

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Removal of stomach

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Gastric

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Pertains to stoamch

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Gastroenterology

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Study of stomach and intestines

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Gastrotomy

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Process of cutting stomach

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Gynecologist

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Specialist for women

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Gynecology

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Study of women

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Hematology

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Study of blood

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Hematoma

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Mass of blood outside blood vessel

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Hemoglobin

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Blood protein

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Hyperglycemia

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Blood condition above normal sugar levels

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Hyperthyroidism

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Above normal thyroid production

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Hypodermic

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Pertaining to below the skin

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Hypogastric

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Pertaining to below the stomach

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Hypoglycemia

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Blood condition in which sugar levels are below normal

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Iatrogenic

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Produced by treatment

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

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Leukocytosis

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White blood cell condition

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Nephrectomy

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Incision of kidney

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of kidney

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Nephrology

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Study of kidney

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Nephrosis

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Kidney condition

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Neural

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Pertains to nerves

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Neuralgia

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Nerve pain

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Neurologic

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Pertains to study of nerves

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Neurology

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Study of nerves

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Oncologist

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Cancerous tumor specialist

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Oncology

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Study of cancerous tumor

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Ophthalmologist

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Specialist for the eye

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Opthalmoscope

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Instrument used to visually examine eye

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of bone

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Osteoarthritis

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Inflammation of bones and joints

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Osteogenic sarcoma

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Cancerous tumor produced in bone

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Osteotomy

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Incision of bone

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Pathogenic

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Produced by disease

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Pathologist

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Specialist for disease

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Pathology

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Study of disease

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Pericardium

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Structure surrounding heart

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Pediactric

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Pertains to child treatmen

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Prognosis

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Before knowledge of condition

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Prostate gland

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Gland. In men that surrounds neck of urinary bladder and urethra

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Psychiatrist

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Mind treatment specialist

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Psychology

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Study of mind

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Radiology

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Study of x rays

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Renal

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Pertains to the kidney

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Resection

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Process to cut again

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Retrocardiac

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Pertaining to behind the heart

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of nose

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Sarcoma

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Tumor of flesh (bone,tissue etc.)

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Subhepatic

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Pertaining to below the liver

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Thrombocyte

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Clotting cell

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Transhepatic

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Pertains to across/through the liver

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Urologist

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Speacialist for urinary tract

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Histologist

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Specialist in study of tissues

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Peritoneum

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Double folded membrane surrounding abdominal cavity, attaches abdominal viscera to muscles and functions as a protective membrane around organs

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Abdominal

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Pertaining to abdomen

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Adipose

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Full of fat/pertaining to fat

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Cervical

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Pertaining to neck (of body or uterus)

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Chondroma

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Tumour of cartilage (benign tumor)

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Chondrosarcoma

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Tumor of flesh that develops in cartilage cells (malignant tumor)

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Chromosomes

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Bodies of colour

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Coccygeal

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Pertaining to tail bone

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Craniotomy

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Process of cutting part of the skull

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Cytoplasm

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Formation of cell (liquid that fills cell , forms it)

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Distal

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Pertaining to far

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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Iliac

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Pertaining to the ilium

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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin

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Lumbosacral

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Pertaining to the lower back and sacral region

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Nucleic

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Pertaining to the nucleus

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Pelvic

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Pertaining to the pelvis

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Pharyngeal

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Pertaining to the pharynx (throat)

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Sacral

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Pertaining to sacrum

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Spinal

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Pertaining to spine

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Epithelial cell

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Cell that covers inside and outside surfaces of body (originally identified on skin of nipples)

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Thoracic

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Pertaining to chest

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Thoracotomy

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Process of cutting into chest

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Tracheal

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Pertaining to trachea (windpipe)

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Umbilical

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Pertaining to navel/umbilicus

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Vertebral

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Pertaining to vertebrae

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Visceral

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Pertaining to internal organs

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Epinephrine

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Above kidney substance (hormone secreted by adrenal glands, located above kidneys)

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Hypochondriac region

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Below cartilage of ribs

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Intervertebral

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Pertaining to between vertebrae

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Intravenous

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Within veins

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Metabolism

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Chemical changes that occur in a cell (cast change)

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Arthralgia

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Joint pain

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Otalgia

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Ear pain

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Neuralgia

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Nerve pain

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Myalgia

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Muscle pain

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Cystocele

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Urinary bladder hernia

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Thoracentesis

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Procedure to remove fluid from thoracic cavity

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Amniocentesis

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Procedure to remove amniotic fluid

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Streptococcus

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Twisted chain shape of berry shaped bacterium (singular)

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Staphylococci

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Clusters of berry shaped bacteria (plural)

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Pleurodynia

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Pleura pain

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Laryngectomy

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Removal of larynx

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Mastectomy

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Removal of breast

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Anemia

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Blood condition that lacks

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Ischemia

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Blood condition where blood flow is held back

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Carcinogenesis

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Process of cancer forming

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Pathgenesis

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Process of disease forming

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Angiogenesis

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Process of vessel forming

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Electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity of the brain

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Mammogram

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Record of breast (X-ray)

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Eletroencephalograph

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Instrument for recording electricity of brain

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Electroencephalography

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Process of recording electricity of brain

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Angiography

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Process of recording vessels (type of x ray)

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of bronchial tubes

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Myelitis

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Inflammation of spinal cord

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Tonsilitis

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Inflammation of tonsils

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Thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of vein (blood clot can cause this)

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Ophthalmology

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Study of the eye

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Morphology

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Study of form/structure

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Hemolysis

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Destruction of red blood cells

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150
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Osteomalacia

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Bone softening

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151
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Chondromalacia

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Softening of cartilage

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152
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Acromegaly

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Enlargement extremities (disorder when body makes excessive growth hormone

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153
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Splenomegaly

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Spleen enlargement

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154
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Myoma

A

Muscle cancer (around uterus)

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155
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Myosarcoma

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Tumor of muscle

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156
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Multiple myeloma

A

Cancer of plasma cells

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157
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Hematoma

A

Mass of blood collected under skin (bad bruise)

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158
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Biopsy

A

Process of viewing life

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159
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Necropsy

A

Process of viewing the dead

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160
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Necrosis

A

Condition where there is a death of all or most cells in organ/tissue

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161
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Hydronephrosis

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Condition where there is a swelling of kidney(s)

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162
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Leukocytosis

A

Condition where there is an increases in white blood cells

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163
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Cardiomyopathy

A

Disease of heart musvle

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164
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Erythropenia

A

Lack of red blood cells

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165
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Neutropenia

A

Lack of neutrophils (white blood cells)

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166
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Thrombocytopenia

A

Lack of clotting cells (platelets)

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167
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Acrophobia

A

Fear of height/top/extremities

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168
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Agoraphobia

A

Fear of being in situation where escape might be difficult

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169
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Achondroplasia

A

Condition where cartilage does not convert into bone for growth (ossification)

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170
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Angioplasty

A

Surgically repairing vessel

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171
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Blepharoptosis

A

Drooping of eyelid

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172
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Rinorrhea

A

Flow of mucus out of nose (runny nose)

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173
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Arteriosclerosis

A

Hardening of artery

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174
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Laparoscope

A

Instrument to visually examine abdomen

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175
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Laparoscopy

A

Process of visually examining abdomen

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176
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Metastasis

A

Process by which cancer cells have spread to other parts of body

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177
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Hemostasis

A

Stopping blood flow

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178
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Colostomy

A

Operation that creates opening for colon

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179
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Tracheostomy

A

Operation that creates opening for trachea

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180
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Hydrotherapy

A

Water treatment

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181
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Chemotherapy

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Chemical treatment

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182
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Radiotherapy

A

Radiation treatment (high doses)

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183
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Laparotomy

A

Cutting into abdominal cavity

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184
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Phlebotomy

A

Cutting into vein

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185
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Tracheotomy

A

Cutting into trachea

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186
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Hypertrophy

A

Increase in size of organ/structure/body due to growth

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187
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Atrophy

A

Decrease in enlargement

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188
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Radiographer

A

Professional that performs X-rays

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189
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Leukemia

A

Cancer of blood cells

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190
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Pneumonia

A

Lung infection (inflames air sac in lungs)

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191
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Nephrologist

A

Kidney specialist

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192
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Opioid

A

Derived from opium poppy plant, relax body and relieve pan

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193
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Adenoids

A

Derived from glands, mass of soft tissue behind the nasal cavity

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194
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Arteriole

A

Small artery

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195
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Venule

A

Small vein

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196
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Mucus

A

Slimy substance secreted for lubrication/protection

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197
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Esophagus

A

Alimentary canal, connects throat to stomach

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198
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Nephropathy

A

Kidney disease

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199
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Cardiac

A

Pertaining to heart

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200
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Peritoneal

A

Pertaining to peritoneum

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201
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Myocardial

A

Pertaining to cardiac muscle

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202
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Pleural

A

Pertaining to pleura

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203
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Tonsillar

A

Pertaining to tonsils

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204
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Pulmonary

A

Pertaining to lungs

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205
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Axillary

A

Pertaining to armpits

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206
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Laryngeal

A

Pertains to larynx

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207
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Carcinogenic

A

Cancer causing/producing

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208
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Osteogenic

A

Bone producing

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209
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Chronic

A

Continuing

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210
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Pathological

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Pertaining to disease

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211
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Mucous membrane

A

Secretes mucus and lines body cavities

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212
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Necrotic

A

Pertaining to death

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213
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Apnea

A

Without breathing

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214
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Anoxia

A

Without oxygen

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215
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Abnormal

A

Away from normal

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216
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Abductor

A

Muscle that draws limb away from body

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217
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Adductor

A

Muscle that draws limb toward body

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218
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Adrenal glands

A

Sit on top of kidney (secrete epinephrine)

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219
Q

Analysis

A

A breakdown of anything to examine it (words,picture etc.)

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220
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Ante cibum

A

Before meals

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221
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Anteflexion

A

Before bend

222
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Antepartum

A

Before birth

223
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Antibiotic

A

Against things pertains to life (destroy growth of microorganisms)

224
Q

Antibody

A

Protein produced against an antigen

225
Q

Antigen

A

Substance that produces antibody

226
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Antisepsis

A

Against infection

227
Q

Antitoxin

A

Against poision

228
Q

Autoimmune disease

A

Body makes antibodies against its OWN good cells, causing inflammation and injury

229
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Bifurcation

A

Splitting into two branches

230
Q

Bilateral

A

On two sides

231
Q

Bradycardia

A

Slow heart rate

232
Q

Congenital anomaly

A

Birth defects, structural or functional abnormalities that occur in womb

233
Q

Connective

A

Connect together

234
Q

Contraindication

A

Factor that indicates against administration of drug or procedure

235
Q

Contralateral

A

Opposite side

236
Q

Dehydration

A

Lack of water

237
Q

Diameter

A

Complete measure through Center of circle

238
Q

Diarrhea

A

Frequent passage of loose watery stool

239
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Dialysis

A

Complete separation, waste material seperate from blood via machine when kidneys no longer function

240
Q

Dyspnea

A

Abnormal breathing

241
Q

Dysentery

A

Painful, inflamed intestines

242
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Dystrophy

A

Condition of abnormal development

243
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Dysplasia

A

Condition of abnormal formation

244
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Ectopic pregnancy

A

Pregnancy out of place (not in uterus,commonly in fallopian tubes)

245
Q

Endocardium

A

Inner lining of heart

246
Q

Endoscope

A

Instrument used to visually examine interior of body

247
Q

Endotracheal

A

Pertaining to within the trachea

248
Q

Epithelium

A

Layer of cells covering external surface of body and lines hollow tubes within

249
Q

Euphoria

A

Feeling of well being

250
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Euthyroid

A

Normal thyroid function

251
Q

Exophthalmos

A

Protrusion of eyeball

252
Q

Hemiglossectomy

A

Removal of half the tongue

253
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Hyperplasia

A

Condition of increased formation of cells

254
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Hypertrophy

A

Increase in size of tissue or organ do to increase in size of individual cells

255
Q

Hypertension

A

High blood pressure

256
Q

Hypodermic injection

A

Injection of medicine under skin

257
Q

Insomniac

A

Pertaining to without sleep

258
Q

Incision

A

Process of cutting into body

259
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Infracostal

A

Pertaining to below the ribs

260
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Intercostal

A

Pertaining to between the ribs

261
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Macrocephaly

A

Condition of a larger than normal head (congenital anomaly)

262
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Malaise

A

General feeling of bodily discomfort

263
Q

Malignant

A

Cancerous/ harmful

264
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Metacarpal bones

A

Hand bones

265
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Metamorphosis

A

Condition of change of shape or form

266
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Metastasis

A

Spread of malignant tumor beyond its original location

267
Q

Microscope

A

Instrument to view small objects

268
Q

Microcephaly

A

Condition of a smaller head that’s normal (congenital anomaly)

269
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Neonatal

A

Pertaining to a new birth

270
Q

Neoplasm

A

New growth

271
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Pancytopenia

A

Deficiency of all blood cells

272
Q

Paralysis

A

Destruction of nerve tissue leading to loss of sensation/movement in a part of the body

273
Q

Parathyroid glands

A

Four endocrine glands on posterior (dorsal) Sid elf thyroid gland, secrete parathormone

274
Q

Percutaneous

A

Pertaining to through the skin

275
Q

Pokymorphonuclear

A

Pertaining to a multi lobed nucleus

276
Q

Polyneuritis

A

Inflammation of many nerves

277
Q

Postmortem

A

After death

278
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Postpartum

A

After birth

279
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Precancerous

A

Pertaining to occurring before a malignant condition

280
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Prenatal

A

Pertaining to before birth

281
Q

Prodrome

A

Sign/symptom that appears before onset of more serious illness

282
Q

Prolapse

A

Sliding forward or downward

283
Q

Prosthesis

A

Artificial substitute for a missing body part

284
Q

Relapse

A

Sliding or falling back as in return of illness after apparent recovery

285
Q

Remission

A

Return to good health

286
Q

Recombinant DNA

A

Insertion of a gene from one organism into DNA of another

287
Q

Retroperitoneal

A

Pertaining to behind the peritoneum (membrane surrounding abdominal cavity)

288
Q

Retroflexion

A

Bending backward

289
Q

Subcutaneous

A

Pertaining to under skin

290
Q

Suprapubic

A

Pertaining to above pubic bones

291
Q

Syndactyl

A

Fusion of fingers/toes (congenital anomaly)

292
Q

Synthesis

A

Putting together of simp,e substances to create something new and often more complex

293
Q

Syndrome

A

Signs and symptoms that occur together indicating a particular condition or disorder

294
Q

Symbiosis

A

Close interaction between two organisms living in close association

295
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Symmetry

A

Measurement together

296
Q

Symphysis

A

Bones that grow together separated by a piece of fibrocartilage

297
Q

Tachypnea

A

Abnormal rapid breathing

298
Q

Transfusion

A

Transfer of blood from one person to another

299
Q

Transurethral

A

Pertaining to across it through the urethra

300
Q

Ultrasonography

A

Use of high frequency sound wave to produce a record or picture of an organ or tissue

301
Q

Unilateral

A

Pertaining to one side

302
Q

Bilirubin

A

Pigment released by liver in bile

303
Q

Glycogen

304
Q

Perianal

A

Pertaining to surrounding the anus

305
Q

Appendectomy

A

Removal of the appendix

306
Q

Appendicitis

A

Inflammation of the appendix

307
Q

Buccal mucosa

A

Mucous membrane lining the cheek

308
Q

Cecal

A

Pertaining to the cecum

309
Q

Celiac

A

Pertaining to the abdomen

310
Q

Cheilosis

A

Abnormal condition of the lip

311
Q

Cholecystectomy

A

Removal of gallbladder

312
Q

Choledochotomy

A

Incision of the common bile duct

313
Q

Colostomy

A

New opening of the colon through abdominal wall to outside of the body

314
Q

Colonic

A

Pertaining to the colon

315
Q

Colonoscopy

A

Visual examination of the colon

316
Q

Dentibuccal

A

Pertaining to the teeth and cheek

317
Q

Duodenal

A

Pertaining to the duodenum

318
Q

Enterocolitis

A

Inflammation of the small intestine and colon

319
Q

Enteroenterostomy

A

New opening between two previously unconnected parts of small intestine

320
Q

Mesentary

A

Membrane that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall and holds them in place

321
Q

Parenteral

A

Pertaining to some route other than the GI tract as by intravenous injection

322
Q

Esophageal

A

Pertaining to the esophagus

323
Q

Facial

A

Pertaining to the face

324
Q

Gastrotomy

A

Incision of the stomach

325
Q

Gingivitis

A

Inflammation of the gums

326
Q

Hypoglossal

A

Pertaining to under the tongue

327
Q

Hepatoma

A

Tumor of the liver

328
Q

Ileocecal sphincter

A

Ring of muscle between the ileum and cecum

329
Q

Ileitis

A

Inflammation of the ileum

330
Q

Ileostomy

A

New opening of the ileum to the outside of body

331
Q

Choledechojejunuostomy

A

Surgical creation of new opening between common bile duct and Jejunum

332
Q

Gastrojejunostomy

A

New surgical connection between stomach and jejunum

333
Q

Labial

A

Pertaining to the lips

334
Q

Laparoscopy

A

Process of visually examining the abdomen using a endoscope

335
Q

Sublingual

A

Pertaining to under the tongue

336
Q

Submandibular

A

Pertaining to under the jaw (mandible)

337
Q

Orthodontist

A

Dentist specializing in straightening teeth

338
Q

Peridontist

A

Dentist specializing in straightening gums

339
Q

Endodontist

A

Dentist specializing in inner parts of tooth

340
Q

Oral

A

Pertaining to the mouth

341
Q

Palatoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the palate

342
Q

Pancreatitis

A

Inflammation of pancreas

343
Q

Peritonitis

A

Inflammation of peritoneum

344
Q

Pharyngeal

A

Pertaining to the pharynx (throat)

345
Q

Palatopharyngoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the pharynx and palate

346
Q

Proctologist

A

Specialist in the study of anus and rectum

347
Q

Pyloroplasty

A

Surgical repair of the pyloric sphinter

348
Q

Rectocele

A

Hernia of rectum

349
Q

Sialadenitis

A

Inflammation of salivary gland

350
Q

Sigmoidoscopy

A

Visual endoscopic examination of sigmoid colon

351
Q

Stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the mouth

352
Q

Uvulectomy

A

Removal of uvula

353
Q

Amylase

A

Enzyme that breaks down starch

354
Q

Biliary

A

Pertaining to the bile or bile ducts

355
Q

Hyperbilirubinemia

A

High levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream (jaundice)

356
Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder (gall stones)

357
Q

Achlorhydria

A

Absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice

358
Q

Gluconeogenesis

A

Process of producing new sugar from fats and proteins, occurs, mainly in the liver

359
Q

Hyperglycemia

A

High levels of sugar in bloodstream

360
Q

Glycogenolysis

A

Breakdown of glycogen to release sugar

361
Q

Lipoma

A

Benign tumor of fatty tissue

362
Q

Lithogenesis

A

Formation of stones (calculi)

363
Q

Protease

A

Enzyme that breaks down proteins

364
Q

Pyorrhea

A

Discharge of pus from gums

365
Q

Sialolith

A

Salivary gland stone

366
Q

Steatorrhea

A

Discharge of fat in the feces, due to improper digestion and malabsorption of fat

367
Q

Emesis basin

A

Kidney shaped, used to collect vomit

368
Q

Emetic

A

Strong solution administered to induce vomiting after poison is ingested

369
Q

Cholangiectasis

A

Abnormal widening or dilation of bile vessel

370
Q

Hematemesis

A

Vomiting blood

371
Q

Dyspepsia

A

Painful digestion (indigestion)

372
Q

Polyphagia

A

Excessive eating

373
Q

Dysphagia

A

Difficulty in swallowing

374
Q

Abdominoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the abdomen

375
Q

Hemoptysis

A

Spitting up blood from respiratory tract

376
Q

Hemorrhage

A

Excessive flow of blood

377
Q

Gastrorrhagia

A

Excessive bleeding from stomach

378
Q

Herniorrhaphy

A

Suture a hernia

379
Q

Pylorospasm

A

Involuntary contraction of muscles at the pyloric sphincter

380
Q

Bronchospasm

A

Involuntary muscular contractions in bronchial tubes leading to narrowing of the bronchi 

381
Q

Cholestasis

A

Stoppage of bile flow

382
Q

Pyloric stenosis

A

Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter, often occurs in infants between birth in six months of age

383
Q

Atresia

A

Absence of a normal opening

384
Q

Esophageal atresia

A

Congenital absence of the normal opening from the oesophagus to the stomach

385
Q

Biliary atresia

A

Congenital, absence of the opening from the common bile duct into the small intestine

386
Q

Buccal

A

Pertaining to the cheek

387
Q

Cecal volvulus

A

Abnormal twisting of the season

388
Q

Celiac disease

A

Auto immune disorder, in which file in the lining of the small intestine are damaged, resulting from dietary glutens, such as wheat barley and rye

389
Q

Cheliosis

A

Abnormal condition of the lip

390
Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder; gallstones

391
Q

Cholangitis

A

Inflammation of bile vessels

392
Q

Cholangiocarcinoma

A

Malignant tumour of bile vessels

393
Q

Cholecystectomy

A

Removal of gallbladder

394
Q

Choledochal

A

Pertaining to the common bile duct

395
Q

Choledochectasia

A

Dilation of the common bile duct

396
Q

Colectomy

A

Surgical removal of the colon

397
Q

Dentalgia

A

Tooth pain

398
Q

Duodenal

A

Pertaining to the duodenum

399
Q

Gastroenteritis

A

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

400
Q

Gastrojejunostomy

A

New surgical connection between the stomach and the Jenan 

401
Q

Gingivectomy

A

Removal of gum disease

402
Q

Glossectomy

A

Removal of the tongue

403
Q

Hepatomegaly

A

Enlargement of the liver

404
Q

Ileostomy

A

New opening of the ileum to the outside of the body 

405
Q

Cholecystjejunostomy

A

Formation of a new opening between the gallbladder and Jejunum

406
Q

Labiodental

A

Pertaining to lips and teeth

407
Q

Cholecystolithiasis

A

Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder

408
Q

Oropharynx

A

Central portion of the throat, just beyond the mouth 

409
Q

Palatoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the palate

410
Q

Pancreatic

A

Pertaining to the pancreas

411
Q

Pancreatoduodenectomy

A

Removal of the pancreas and duodenum

412
Q

Proctosigmoidoscopy

A

Visual examination of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon 

413
Q

Rectal carcinoma

A

Cancer of the rectum

414
Q

Steatorrhea

A

Discharge of fat in the feces, due to improper digestion and malabsorption of fat 

415
Q

Aphthous stomatitis

A

Inflammation of the mouth with small ulcers; canker sores 

416
Q

Caliectasis

A

Dialation or widening of calyx

417
Q

Caliceal

A

Pertaining to a calyx

418
Q

Cystectomy

A

Removal of urinary bladder

419
Q

Cystotomy

A

New opening of the urinary bladder to the outside of the body

420
Q

Glomerular capsule

A

Cup like structure that surrounds each glomerulus, collects the material that is filtered front he blood through the walls of the glomerulus

421
Q

Meatal stenosis

A

Narrowing o the meatus leading from the urethra to the outside of the body

422
Q

Paranephric

A

Pertaining to beside or near a kidney

423
Q

Nephropathy

A

Disease of the kidneys

424
Q

Nephroptosis

A

Prolapse of a kidney, floating or wandering kidney

425
Q

Nephrolithotomy

A

Incision of kidney to remove a stone

426
Q

Hydronephrosis

A

Abnormal condition of excess urine in the kidney

427
Q

Nephrostomy

A

Opening of kidney to outside of the body

428
Q

Pyelolithotomy

A

Incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis and kidney, caused by bacterial infection

429
Q

Renal ischemia

A

Condition in which blood is held back front he kidney , often by blockage of renal arteries and arterioles

430
Q

Renal colic

A

Severe pain resulting from stones in a ureter or in the kidney

431
Q

Trigonitis

A

Inflammation of the trigone of the urinary bladder

432
Q

Ureteroplasty

A

Surgical repair of ureter

433
Q

Ureteroileostomy

A

New opening of the ureters to a portion of the ileum, removed from its normal location and connected tot the outside of the body. Serves as a passageway for urine to leave body when urinary bladder is removed

434
Q

Urethritis

A

Inflammation of urethra

435
Q

Uretroplasty

A

Surgical repair of urethra

436
Q

Urethral stricture

A

Narrowing of the urethra

437
Q

Intravesical

A

Within the urinary bladder

438
Q

Vesicoureteral reflux

A

Back flow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters

439
Q

Albuminuria

A

Protein in the urine

440
Q

Azotemia

A

Excess nitrogenous waste products in the blood

441
Q

Bacteriuria

A

Bacteria in the urine

442
Q

Polydipsia

A

Excessive thirst

443
Q

Hyperkalemia

A

Condition of high concentration of potassium in blood

444
Q

Ketosis

A

Accumulation of large quantities of ketone bodies (acetones) in the blood

445
Q

Ketonuria

A

Presence of ketones in the urine

446
Q

Nephrolithiasis

A

Abnormal condition of kidney stones

447
Q

Hyponatremia

A

Abnormally high levels of sodium in bloodstream

448
Q

Nocturia

A

Urinary frequency at night

449
Q

Oliguria

A

Scanty urination

450
Q

Erythropoietin

A

Hormone secreted by kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production in bone marrow

451
Q

Pyuria

A

Pus in urine, sign of UTI

452
Q

Lithotripsy

A

Process of using high energy sound waves to crush a stone within the kidney or ureter

453
Q

Enuresis

A

Bed wetting (“in urine”)

454
Q

Diuresis

A

Increased excretion of urine by kidneys

455
Q

Antidiuretic hormone

A

Pituitary gland hormone that stimulates the kidneys to decrease production of urine, preventing excess loss of water

456
Q

Urinary incontinence

A

Involuntary passage of urine

457
Q

Urinary retention

A

Inability to pass urine

458
Q

Dysuria

A

Painful urination

459
Q

Anuria

A

Suppression of urine formation

460
Q

Hematuria

A

Blood in urine

461
Q

Glycosuria

A

Sugar in urine

462
Q

Polyuria

A

Excessive urination

463
Q

Gynecology

A

study of female reproductive system

464
Q

Obesterics

A

a specialty concerned with pregnancy and delivery of the fetus

465
Q

Neonatology

A

the study of the care and treatment of a newborn

466
Q

Aminocentesis

A

Puncture with needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac

467
Q

Amniotic fluid

A

Fluid contained within the amnionic sack surrounding the embryo and fetus

468
Q

BARTHOLINITIS

A

Inflammation of Bartholin glands

469
Q

ENDOCERVICITIS

A

Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix

470
Q

Chorionic

A

Pertaining to the chorion

471
Q

Colposcopy

A

Visual examination of the vagina using an endoscope

472
Q

CULDOCENTESIS

A

Needle aspiration of food from the cul-de-sac

473
Q

Episiotomy

A

Incision of the vulva to widen the opening of the vagina during a difficult childbirth

474
Q

GALACTORRHEA

A

Excessive or abnormal sub secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended

475
Q

GYNECOMASTIA

A

Female, like breast enlargement, and a male

476
Q

Hysterectomy

A

Removal of the uterus

477
Q

HYSTEROSCOPY

A

Visual examination of the uterus

478
Q

Lactation

A

Production of milk

479
Q

INFRAMAMMARY

A

Pertaining to below the breast

480
Q

MAMMOPLASTY

A

Surgical repair of the breast

481
Q

Mastitis

A

Inflammation of a breast

482
Q

Mastectomy

A

Removal of a breast

483
Q

Amenorrhea

A

Absence of menstrual flow

484
Q

Dysmenorrhea

A

Painful difficult menstruation

485
Q

OLIGOMENORRHEA

A

Scanty menstrual flow

486
Q

MENORRHAGIA

A

Abnormally heavier, long menstrual periods

487
Q

METRORRHAGIA

A

Bleeding at a regular intervals; between expected menstrual periods

488
Q

MENOMETRORRHAGIA

A

Excessive uterine, bleeding during menstruation and also between menstrual periods

489
Q

MYOMETRIUM

A

Muscle layer of the uterus

490
Q

MYOMECTOMY

A

Removal of muscle tumours from the uterus

491
Q

Neonatal

A

Pertaining to a new birth

492
Q

Obstetrics

A

Branch of medicine and surgery dealing with care of women during pregnancy and childbirth

493
Q

OOCYTE

A

Immature, egg cell, from which an ovum develops

494
Q

OOPHORECTOMY

A

Removal of an ovary

495
Q

Ovum

A

Mature, egg cell/female, gamete

496
Q

Ovarian

A

Pertaining to an ovary

497
Q

ANOVULATORY

A

Pertaining to absence of ovulation

498
Q

PERINEORRHAPHY

A

Suture of the perineum

499
Q

OOPHORITIS

A

Inflammation of ovary

500
Q

SALPINGECTOMY

A

Removal of fallopian tube

501
Q

Uterine prolapse

A

Sagging or drooping of uterus

502
Q

Vaginal orifice

A

Opening a vagina to the exterior of body

503
Q

Vaginitis

A

Inflammation of vagina

504
Q

VULVOVAGINITIS

A

Inflammation, of vulva and vagina

505
Q

Vulvodynia

A

Pain in the female genitalia

506
Q

Menarche

A

First menstrual period

507
Q

PSEUDOCYESIS

A

False pregnancy

508
Q

PRIMIGRAVIDA

A

Women during her first pregnancy

509
Q

PRIMIPAROUS

A

Pertaining to a woman who has given birth to her first child

510
Q

LEUKORRHEA

A

White to yellow discharge from the vagina

511
Q

MENORRHEA

A

Menstruation monthly discharge of blood from the lining of uterus 

512
Q

Pyosalpinx

A

Pus in fallopian tube

513
Q

DYSTOCIA

A

Difficult childbirth

514
Q

OXYTOCIA

A

Rapid labor, and childbirth

515
Q

Cephalic version

A

Procedure for turning the foetus so that it’s head is the presenting part to enter the birth canal first

516
Q

DYSPAREUNIA

A

Painful, sexual intercourse

517
Q

ENDOMETRITIS

A

Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus

518
Q

INVOLUTION of uterus

A

Shrinking a uterus to its normal size after childbirth

519
Q

Intrauterine device

A

Device inserted by a physician into the uterus to prevent pregnancy IUD

520
Q

MULTIPARA

A

Women who has delivered more than one viable infant 

521
Q

MULTIGRAVIDA

A

Woman who has been pregnant more than once

522
Q

NULLIGRAVIDA

A

Woman who has never been pregnant

523
Q

NULLIPARA

A

Woman who has never delivered a baby

524
Q

Prenatal

A

Before birth

525
Q

PRIMIPARA

A

Woman who has given birth to her first child

526
Q

RETROVERSION

A

Tipping backward of an organ, or a part of the body as in the uterus 

527
Q

Androgen

A

Male hormone, secreted by the testes, responsible for developing and maintaining male secondary sex characteristics

528
Q

Balanitis

A

Inflammation of the glans penis

529
Q

Cryogenic surgery

A

Use of extremely cold temperatures to freeze or destroy tissue

530
Q

Cryptorchidism

A

One or both testes, fail to descend into the scrotal sack near the time of birth

531
Q

Epididymitis

A

Inflammation of epididymis

532
Q

Gonorrhea

A

Sexually transmitted infection involving inflammation of genital tract mucosa caused by infection with gonococci

533
Q

Hydrocele

A

Hernia within scrotum

534
Q

Orchiectomy

A

Removal of a testis

535
Q

Orchitis

A

Inflammation of a testis

536
Q

Penile

A

Pertaining to the penis

537
Q

Penoscrotal

A

Pertaining to the penis and scrotum

538
Q

Prostatitis

A

Inflammation of the prostate gland

539
Q

Prostatectomy

A

Removal of the prostate gland

540
Q

Seminiferous tubules

A

Narrow, coiled tubules that produce sperm in the testes

541
Q

Spermolytic

A

Pertaining to the destruction of sperm

542
Q

Oligospermia

A

Scanty sperm count

543
Q

Aspermia

A

Failure to produce sperm

544
Q

Teratoma

A

Malignant tumour of a testis or ovary composed of embryonic cells that develop into different different types of tissue

545
Q

Testicular

A

Pertaining to the testis or testicle

546
Q

Varicocele

A

Enlarged dilated veins by a testicle

547
Q

Vasectomy

A

Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens: male sterilization

548
Q

Azoospermia

A

Lack of sperm in the semen

549
Q

Spermatogenesis

A

Formation of sperm cells

550
Q

Testosterone

A

Male hormone secreted by testes

551
Q

Orchiopexy

A

surgical fixation of an undescended testis into the scrotum

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