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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease of the myocardium (the middle layer of the heart)

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Cardiocele

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A herniation or protrusion of the heart

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Cardiologist

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A physician who specializes in the study of cardiology (the heart)

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cardiotomy

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Incision in the heart wall

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Carditis

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Inflammation of the heart

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration of the skin

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Cytology

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The study of the cell

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Dermatologist

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The study of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin

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Dermatosis

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Any cutaneous abnormality or eruption relating to the skin

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Disease

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Interruption, cessation or disorder of a body, system, or organ structure or function…illness or sickness

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Duodenal

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Of or relating to the duodenum (the first division of the small intestine)

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Duodenitis

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Inflammation of the duodenum

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Electrocardiogram

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A record if electrical waves given off by the heart

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Etiological

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The science and study of the causes of disease

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Gastrectomy

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Removal of part or all of the stomach

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach

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Gastroduodenostomy

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When a new opening is made to form a new connection between the stomach and duodenum

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Gastroenterology

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The study of the function and disorders of the stomach

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Gastromegaly

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Enlargement of the stomach

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Gastroscopy

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Inspection of the interior of the stomach through an endoscope

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Leukemia

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When too many leukocytes are present in the blood (cancer of the blood)

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

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Leukocytosis

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An abnormally large number of leukocytes

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Pathologist

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One who studies the functional changes in the body produced by a disease

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Pathology

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The study of the functional changes in the body produced by a disease

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Adenectomy

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Removal of a gland

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Adenitis

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Inflammation of a gland

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Adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint

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Arthrocele

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Herniation of a joint

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Arthroplasty

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Surgery to realign or reconstruct a joint

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Arthrotomy

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Incision into a joint

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Carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor

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Cephalic

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Of or pertaining to the head

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Chondritis

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Inflammation of bone and cartilage

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Dentalgia

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Pain in the tooth

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Colostomy

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A surgical procedure to make a new opening into the colon

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Encephalocele

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Hernia in the brain

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Encephaloma

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Tumor in the brain

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Encephalomyelitis

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Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

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Endocarditis

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Inflammation if the endocardium

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Endosteoma

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A tumor in the bone

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Exogenous

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Originating outside the organism

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Histology

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The study of tissues

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Hyperemesis

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Excessive vomiting

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Hypertrophy

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Enlargement of an organ

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Hypodermic

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Related to the layer just beneath the skin

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Intercostal

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Occurring between the ribs

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx

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Lipoid

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A fat like substance

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Lipoma

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A fatty tumor

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Morphology

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The study of the forms and structure of organisms

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Oncology

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The study of tumors

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Osteitis

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Inflammation of the bone

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Osteomalacia

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Softening of the bones

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Thyroidectomy

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Removal of all or part of the thyroid

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Tracheobronchitis

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Inflammation of the trachea and bronchi

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Tracheomegaly

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Enlargement of the trachea

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Tracheotomy

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Incision into the trachea

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Abdominal

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Of or pertaining to the abdomen

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Abdominocentisis

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Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity

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Abduction

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Movement away from the midline

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Adduction

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Movement toward the midline

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Aneurysm

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Blood-filled dilatation of a blood vessel or weakening of the vessel’s wall

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Anomaly

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Deviation or departure from the normal

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Apnea

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Temporary cessation of breathing

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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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Arteriospasm

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Spasm of one or more arteries

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Bradycardia

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Slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60

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Bradypnea

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Abnormal slowness of breathing

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Cardiocentisis

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Surgical puncture of the heart

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Cephalic

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Pertaining to the head

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Cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder’s wall

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Cholelithotomy

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Incision into the gallbladder in order to remove gallstones

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Cryptorchidism

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Failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Cystocele

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Herniation of the urinary bladder

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Cystotomy

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Incision into the urinary bladder

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Dyspepsia

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Painful, difficult, or disturbed digestion

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Dyspnea

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Painful or difficult breathing

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Hematologist

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A physician specializing in the study of blood

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Hemolysis

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Breaking down or dissolution of blood cells

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Hernia

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Protrusion of an organ through the structure or muscle that usually contains it

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Hydrocephalus

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Accumulation of watery fluid in the cranial cavity

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Hydrophobia

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Irrational fear of water

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Hydrotherapy

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The use of water to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.

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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus

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Hysteropexy

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Surgical fixation of a displaced uterus

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Hysterotomy

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Incision into the uterus

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Kinesiology

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The study of the motion of the human body

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Lithotomy

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Incision of a duct or organ for removal of calculi

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Myosclerosis

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Hardening of muscle tissue

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Myospasm

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Spasmodic contraction of a muscle

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney

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Nephrolith

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Calculus formed in the kidney (renal calculus or kidney stones)

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Nephromegaly

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Enlargement of the kidney

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Nephroptosis

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Downward displacement of a kidney.

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Neurofibroma

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A tumor of fibrous connective tissue and nerve tissue

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Neurolysis

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The destruction of nerve tissue

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Orchidectomy

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Surgical removal of one or both testes

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Otitis

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Inflammation of the ear

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Pyelitis

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Inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney

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Pyeloplasty

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Reconstructive surgery of the pelvis of the kidney

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Pyogenic

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Producing pus

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose

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Rhinoplasty

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Reconstruction of the nose

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Tachycardia

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Abnormally rapid heart rate

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Tachypnea

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Very rapid breathing

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Thoracic

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Of or pertaining to the thorax

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Thoracocentisis

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Surgical puncture and drainage of the thoracic cavity

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Thoracotomy

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Incision into the chest wall

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Ureterolithotomy

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Incision of a ureter for removal of calculus

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Ureterotomy

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Incision into the ureter

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Urethrotomy

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Incision of the urethra

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Colic

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Severe abdominal pain caused by spasm

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Enterocele

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Herniation of the small intestine

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon

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Enteroclysis

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Irrigation of the small intestine

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Enterotoxin

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Poisoning of the small intestine

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Esophagogastroscopy

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Inspection of the esophagus and stomach via a scope

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Gastrectasia

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Dialation, stretching of the stomach

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Gastrorrhagia

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Hemorrhage of the stomach

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Gingivectomy

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Excision of gum tissue

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Hepatorrhagia

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Hemorrhage of the liver

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Pancreatectomy

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Excision of part of the pancreas

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Proctoscopy

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Examination of the anus and rectum

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Rectal

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Of, or pertaining to the rectum

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Stomatorrhagia

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Hemorrhage of the mouth

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Acute

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Illnesses that appear quickly and can be serious or life-threatening

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Analgesia

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Without pain

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Anemia

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Deficiency of red blood cells

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Anesthesiologist

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One who specializes in administering an anesthetic to a patient before being treated

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Anorexia

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Eating disorder usually characterized by refusal to maintain a normal minimal body weight

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Antipyretic

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A medication that reduces fever

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Asymptomatic

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Neither causing nor exhibiting symptoms of disease

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Cardiorrhexis

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Rupture of the heart

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Chondrodysplasia

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An inherited skeletal disorder beginning before birth; cartilage is converted to bone resulting in dwarfism

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Atrophy

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Wasting away, deterioration

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Chronic

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Of long duration; continuing

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Cystorrhexis

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Rupture of the bladder

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Hypothermia

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Abnormally low body temperature

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Hysterorrhexis

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Rupture of the uterus

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Lithotripsy

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Crushing of kidney stones by means of a lithotripter (ultrasound machine)

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Cyanoderma

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Localized

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Restricted to a particular place

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Macrocephalus

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An individual with an abnormally large head

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Malaise

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A general state of ill-being or the feeling of poor health

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Melanocarcinoma

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A malignant melanoma derived from epithelial tissue

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Micrometer

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Instrument used for measuring extremely small distances

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Morbidity

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The quantity or state of being diseased

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Mortality

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The number of deaths in a given period

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Nausea

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Sensation of discomfort, or queasiness, in the stomach

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Neuromyelitis

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Inflammation of the spinal cord and nerve

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Neurotripsy

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The surgical crushing of a nerve

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Palliative

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Relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure

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Diagnosis

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The determination of the nature of a case of a disease

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Defibrillation

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Procedure using electrical spark is utilized to shock the heart and bring about a slower and regular heartbeat

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Dysplasia

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Abnormality of development

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Edema

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Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume

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Embolus

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Foreign or abnormal particle circulating in the blood (air bubble, blood clot, cholesterol)

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Generalized

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Involving the whole of an organ

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Embolism

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Sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus

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Hematemesis

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The vomiting of blood

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Hyperesthesia

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Increased sensitivity to stimulation

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Hyperpnea

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Abnormal increase in breathing

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Hyperpyrexia

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Abnormally high fever

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Hypoesthesia

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Decreased sensitivity to stimulation

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Hypoplasia

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Incomplete development or underdevelopment of an organ or tissue

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Paroxysmal

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Having the characteristic of a paroxysm

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Peripheral

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Pertaining to the outside, surface, or surrounding area of an organ

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein

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Polyarthritis

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Inflammation of several joints

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Polyuria

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Excessive amounts of urine

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Prodromal

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Signs of the onset of disease

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Prognosis

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Forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder

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Prophylactic

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A prophylactic agent, such as a vaccine or drug.

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Symptom

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Evidence of disease or of a patient’s condition

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Symptomatic

A

Pertaining to or of the nature of a symptom

184
Q

Syndrome

A

A set of symptoms occurring together

185
Q

Systematic

A

In an organized matter

186
Q

Tinnitus

A

Hearing ringing, buzzing, or other sounds without an external cause

187
Q

Thrombus

A

Blood clot

188
Q

Benign

A

Not recurrent; favorable for recovery.

189
Q

Thrombosis

A

Blood clot (thrombus) occluding a vessel

190
Q

Biopsy

A

Removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body

191
Q

Ectopic

A

Located away from normal position.

192
Q

Endocystoscopy

A

Examination of the inside of the bladder

193
Q

Epigastric

A

Above the stomach

194
Q

Lumbar

A

Lower back…situated between the lowest ribs and the pelvis

195
Q

Endogenous

A

Originating within an organism, tissue or cell

196
Q

Tumor

A

Swelling, one of the cardinal signs of inflammation; morbid enlargement

197
Q

Thrombocyte

A

Cell that aids in clotting

198
Q

Macrocyte

A

Abnormally large cell

199
Q

Polydactylism

A

Many toes/Many digits

200
Q

Cyst

A

Sac or pouch containing fluid

201
Q

Distal

A

Part located farthest from the trunk

202
Q

Dorsal

A

On or near the back

203
Q

Infiltration

A

Slipping into and between normal cells of the body

204
Q

Lateral

A

Farther from the midline

205
Q

Lesion

A

Area of unhealthy tissue

206
Q

Malignant

A

Resists treatment and tends to be life threatening

207
Q

Medial

A

Closer to the midline

208
Q

Proximal

A

Nearest to the point of attachment to the trunk

209
Q

Metastasis

A

Movement of cells from one part of the body to another

210
Q

Neoplasm

A

New, abnormal tissue mass

211
Q

Papilla

A

Small, nipple like structures

212
Q

Papilloma

A

Hypertrophied papilla covered by a layer of skin

213
Q

Papule

A

A pimple or red elevated spot on the skin

214
Q

Polyp

A

Tumor with a little foot or stem

215
Q

Cardiac Arrest

A

Stopped heart

216
Q

Defibrillation

A

Heart shocked to a regular heartbeat

217
Q

Embolus

A

Foreign particle in the bloodstream

218
Q

Embolism

A

Obstruction of a blood vessel due to an embolus

219
Q

Esthesia

A

Feeling, sensation

220
Q

Fibrillation

A

Very fast, irregular heartbeat

222
Q

Amniocentesis

A

Puncturing of the amniotic sac to withdraw fluid

223
Q

Amnion

A

Thin transparent sac containing the fetus and the fluid surrounding the fetus

224
Q

Amniotic Fluid

A

Fluid that protects the fetus from injury and helps regulate temperature

225
Q

Embryo

A

Second stage of gestation 3-8 weeks

226
Q

Endometrium

A

Inside lining of the uterus

226
Q

Labor

A

Parturition…the process by which a baby is born and the placenta expelled from the uterus

227
Q

Gestation

A

An ovum develops into a child during a period from conception to birth

228
Q

Mammary

A

Pertaining to the breast

229
Q

Mastectomy

A

Excision of the breast

230
Q

Mastitis

A

Inflammation of the mammary gland

231
Q

Myometritis

A

Inflammation of muscle layer of the uterus

232
Q

Neonatal

A

Pertaining to a recently born child

233
Q

Parturition

A

Another term for labor

234
Q

Perineum

A

The region of the external female genitals between the vaginal lip and the anus

235
Q

Peritoneum

A

Lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavities

236
Q

Fetus

A

The beginning of the 9th week of pregnancy

237
Q

Peritonitis

A

Inflammation of the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal and pelvic cavities)

238
Q

Placenta

A

A vascular structure in which the fetus absorbs oxygen and nutrients and excretes carbon dioxide and waste.

239
Q

Postpartum

A

After labor is completed

240
Q

Blepharedema

A

Excess fluid in the tissues of the eyelid

241
Q

Blepharoptosis

A

Prolapse (drooping) of the eyelid

242
Q

Corectasia

A

Dilation of the pupil

243
Q

Corectopia

A

A misplaced pupil

244
Q

Coreoplasty

A

Surgical procedure for correcting a deformed pupil

245
Q

Corneal

A

Of, or pertaining to the cornea (transparent tissue covering the eye)

246
Q

Diaphragm

A

Dome-shaped muscle that provides most of the force necessary for inspiration and expiration of air

247
Q

Hemoptysis

A

Spitting blood

248
Q

Iridectomy

A

Excision of part of the iris

249
Q

Iridocele

A

Hernia of the iris

250
Q

Iritis

A

Inflammation of the iris

251
Q

Keratome

A

Instrument for cutting the cornea

252
Q

Keratoplasty

A

Surgical repair of the cornea

253
Q

Laryngeal

A

Of or pertaining to the larynx (voice box)

254
Q

Keratotomy

A

Incision into the cornea

255
Q

Laryngospasm

A

Spasm of the voice box

256
Q

Nasolacriminal Duct

A

Structure that empties tears into the nasal cavity

257
Q

Nasopharyngitis

A

Inflammation of the nose and the pharynx (aka common cold)

258
Q

Keratoscleritis

A

Inflammation of the cornea and the sclera (white of the eye)

259
Q

Opthalmalgia

A

Pain in the eye

260
Q

Opthalmoscope

A

A lighted instrument used to look into the eye

261
Q

Opthalmologist

A

One who studies the eye

262
Q

Pharyngitis

A

Inflammation of the pharynx

263
Q

Pharyngotomy

A

An incision into the pharynx

264
Q

Pleurisy

A

Inflammation of the pleura (a membrane that envelopes the lungs)

265
Q

Pleurocentesis

A

Surgical puncture of the pleural cavity

266
Q

Pneumothorax

A

Collection of air in the chest cavity

267
Q

Pneumonia

A

Inflammation of the lungs caused by a virus

268
Q

Retinitis

A

Inflammation of the retina

269
Q

Retinopathy

A

Disease of the retina

270
Q

Retinoscopy

A

Examination of the retina through a scope

271
Q

Sclerectomy

A

Excision of part of the sclera (the white of the eye)

272
Q

Sclerotome

A

An instrument used to cut into the sclera (the white of the eye)

273
Q

Rhinorrhagia

A

Severe bleeding from the nose

274
Q

Thorax

A

Chest cavity

275
Q

Thoracocentesis

A

Puncture into the chest cavity to remove fluid

276
Q

Epistaxis

A

Bleeding from the nose

277
Q

Tracheostomy

A

To form a new opening into the trachea

Veterinary Technology (8 decks)

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