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1
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lymph nodes located in the armpit

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axillary nodes

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2
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behind the sac holding the abdominal oragans and viscera (peritoneum)

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retroperitoneal

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3
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excision of the spleen

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splenectomy

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4
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insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity

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cannulation

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5
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lymph nodes located next to the large vein in the neck

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jugular nodes

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6
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radiographic procedure to allow visualization of the splenic and portal veins of the spleen

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splenoportography

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7
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of the same species, but genetically different

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allogenic

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8
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collection and distribution point for lymph and the largest lymph vessel located in the chest

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thoracic duct

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9
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congenital deformity or benign tumor of the lymphatic system

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cystic hygroma

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10
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also called a gland, it is the highest of the deep groin lymph nodes

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cloquets node

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11
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term that refers to the groin and thigh

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inguiofemoral

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12
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lymph nodes located in the armpit

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axillary nodes

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13
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localization of pus

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abscess

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14
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grafting of tissue from one source to another

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transplantation

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15
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immature blood cells

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stem cell

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16
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incision into a lymphatic vessel

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lymphangiotomy

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17
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inflammation of a lymph node

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lymphadenitis

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18
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excision of a lymph node or nodes

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lymphadenectomy

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19
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from oneself

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autologous, autogenous

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20
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use of a needle and syringe to withdraw fluid

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aspiration

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21
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station along the lymphatic system

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lymph node

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22
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overlapping

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imbrication

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23
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surgical separation of the vagus nerve

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vagotomy

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24
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muscular wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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diaphragm

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25
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incision and repair of teh pyloric channel

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pyloroplasty

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26
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operation on the stomach for repair or reconfiguration

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gasroplasy

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27
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repari of the bottom of an organ or muscle

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fundoplasty

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28
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hernia that is near the esophagus

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paraesophageal hiatus hernia

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29
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hernia of the diaphragm

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diaphragmatic hernia

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30
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across the abdomen

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transabdominal

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31
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cutting into the mediastinum

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mediastinotomy

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32
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across the thorax

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transthoracic

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33
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use of an endoscope inserted through a small incision to view the mediastinum

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mediastinoscopy

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34
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the area between the lungs that contains the heart, aorta, trachea, lymph nodes, thymus gland, esophagus, and bronchial tubes

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mediastinum

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35
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artificail opening between the colon and the abdominal wall

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colostomy

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36
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prefix meaning tongue

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gloss-

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37
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organ or tissue protruding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it

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hernia

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38
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artificial opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall

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ileostomy

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39
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surgical connecion of two tubular structures, such as two peices of the intestine

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gasrointestinal

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40
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pertaining to the stomach and intestines

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gastrointestinal

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41
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artificial opeining

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ostomy

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42
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artificial opening between the jejunum and the abdominal wall

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jejunostomy

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43
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regarding hernias, a constricted, irreducible hernia that may cause obstruction of an intestine

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incarcerated

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44
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artificial opening between the stomach and teh abdominal wall

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gastrostomy

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45
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radiographic recording of the bile ducts

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cholangiography

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46
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able to be corrected or put back into a normal position

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reducible

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47
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endoscopic examination of the entire colon that may include part of the terminal ileum

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colonoscopy

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48
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combining form meaning liver

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hepat/o

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49
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endoscopic examination of the entire rectum and sigmoid colon that may include a portion of the descending colon

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proctosigmoidoscopy

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50
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combining form meaning bile

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chole/o

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51
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endoscopic examination of teh sigmoid colon and rectum

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sigmoidoscopy

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52
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pericardium

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membranous sac enclosing the heart and ends of the great vessel

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53
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cardiopulmonary

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refers to the heart and lungs

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54
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bypass

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to go around

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55
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pacemaker

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electrical device that controls the beating of the heart by electrical impulses

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56
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single-chamber device

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electrode of the pacemaker is placed only in the atrium or only in the ventricle, but not in both places

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57
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dual-chamber device

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electrodes of the pacemaker are placed in both the R atrium and the R ventricle of the heart

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58
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electrode

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lead attached to a generator that carries the electrical current from the generator to the atria or ventricles

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59
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ventricle

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chamber in the lower part of the heart

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60
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atrium

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chamber in the upper part of the heart

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61
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implantable defibrillator

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surgically placed device that directs an electrical current shock to the heart to restore rhythm

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62
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artery

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vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body tissues

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63
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vein

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vessel that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart from the body tissues

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64
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aneurysm

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a sac of clotted blood or fluid formed in the circulatory system (vein or artery)

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65
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embolism

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blockage of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter that has moved from another area of the body through the circulatory system

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66
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thrombosis

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blood clot

67
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endarterectomy

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incision into an artery to remove the inner lining to remove disease or blockage

68
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angioplasty

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surgical or percutaneous procedure on a vessel to dilate the vessel open, used in treatment of atherosclerotic disease

69
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injection

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forcing of fluid into a vessel or cavity

70
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catheter

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tube placed into the body to put fluid inor take fluid out

71
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arteriovenous fistula

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direct communication (passage) between an artery and vein

72
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anomaly

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abnormality

73
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ischemia

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deficient blood supply caused by obstruction of the circulatory system

74
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cardiopulmonary bypass

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blood bypasses the heart through a heart-lung machine during open heart surgery

75
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fistula

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abnormal opening from one area to another area within the body or to outside of the body

76
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shunt

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divert or make an artificial passage

77
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electrophysiology (EP)

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the study of the electrical system of the heart and includes the study of arrhythmias.

78
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nuclear cardiology

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diagnostic specialty that uses radioactive radiologic procedures to aid in the diagnosis of cardiologic condition

79
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percutaneously

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procedures performed through needle puncture of the skin

80
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reversible ischemia

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heart muscle performs at low levels due to lack of blood (clogged arteries), but if bloodflow is increased the heart muscle may again begin to function at normal or near normal levels

81
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The term that describes the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted into the space is ______________.

A

pericardiocentesis

82
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Local anesthesia, catheter introduction, and injection of __________ __________ are procedures that are included in a vascular injection.

A

contrast material

83
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A mass of undissolved matter in the blood that is transported by the blood current is a(n) _______.

84
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle dies, the condition is called __________ ischemia.

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irreversible

85
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When a heart artery is clogged and the heart muscle performs at a low level as a result of a lack of blood, the condition is called __________ ischemia.

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reversible

86
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What arteries feed the heart?

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coronary arteries

87
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What is the name of the device that can be surgically implanted into the subcutaneous tissue in the upper left quadrant to record heart rhythms when the patient depresses a button?

A

pt activated event recorder

88
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What are the four cardiac valves?

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aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves

89
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When you bill for E/M services unrelated to a pacemaker implantation during the allowable follow-up days, what modifier would you use on the code to alert the third-party payer?

90
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modifer -24 is what

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defined as an unrelated evaluation and management service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during a post-operative period.

91
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If a patient is seen for a rash on the heel of the foot by the same physician who implanted a pacemaker 20 days earlier, would you bill for the office service for the rash?

92
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If a physician implanted a pacemaker and 10 days later the patient returns to the same surgeon for removal of sutures, would you charge for the service? Why or why not?

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no, already bundles into the pacemaker procedure

93
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If the patient is returned to the operating room for repositioning or replacement of the pacemaker or implantable defibrillator during the global period, modifier ________ would be appended to the code.

94
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modifier -78 is what

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“Unplanned return to the operating or procedure room by the same physician following initial procedure for a related procedure during the post-operative period

95
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The two approaches used to insert devices that electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm are _______ and _____________.

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epicardial and transvenous

96
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What are the names of two devices that are inserted into the body to electrically shock the heart into regular rhythm?

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pacemaker and implantable defibrillator

97
Q

Codes for excision of cardiac tumors are divided based on whether the tumor is located ___________ or _______.

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internally or externally

98
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The term that describes the procedure in which the surgeon withdraws fluid from the pericardial space by means of a needle inserted into the space is ______________.

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pericardiocentesis

99
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laryngotomy

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incision into the larynx

100
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intubation

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Inserting an artificial airway

101
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tracheostomy

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creation of an artificial opening into the trachea

102
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tracheoplasty

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surgical repair of the trachea

103
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ablation

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the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function

104
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cauterization

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destruction of tissue by burning

105
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drainage

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free flow or withdrawal of fluids

106
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Endoscopic procedures are reported on the _____ Places to which the scope is advanced

107
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keratoplasty

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surgical repair of the cornea

108
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evisceration

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pulling theviscera outside the body through and incision

109
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enculeation

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removal of an eye

110
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exenteration

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removal of an organ all in ne piece

111
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cataract

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opaque covering on or in the lens

112
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sclea

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white outer portion of the eyeball

113
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conjunctiva

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lining of the eyelids and covering of the sclera

114
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uveal

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vascular tissue of the choroids, ciliary body, and iris

115
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tarsorrhaphy

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suturing together of the eyelids

116
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ocular adnexa

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orbit, extraocular muscles, and eyelid

117
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strabismus

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extraocular muscle deviation resulting in unequal viual axis

118
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posterior segment

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parts of the eye located behind the lens

119
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anterior segment

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parts of the eye in the front of and including the lens, orbit, extraocular muscles, and eyelid

120
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vitre/o

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pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye

121
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astigmatism

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condition in which the refractive surfaces of the eyes are unequal

122
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dacryocyst/o

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pertaining to the lacrimal sac

123
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dacry/o

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tear/tear duct

124
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cyclo/o

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ciliary body or eye muscle

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cor/o

126
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blephar/o

127
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kerat/o

128
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ocul/o

129
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-E1

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upper left eyelid

130
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-E2

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lower left eyelid

131
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-E3

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upper right eyelid

132
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-E4

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lower right eyelid

133
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myringotomy

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incision into the tympanic membrane and reinflation of theeustachian tube

134
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tympanostomy

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insertion of a small plastic or metal tube (pressure equalization)(tube) that allows fluid to drain

135
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aural atresia

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congenital absenc of the external auditory canal

136
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transmastoid antrostomy

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called a simple mastoidectomy, it creastes an opening in the mastoid for drainage

137
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labyrinth

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inner connecting cavities, such as the internal ear

138
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tympanic neurectomy

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excision of the tympanic nerve

139
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fenestration

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creation of a new opening (e.g. on the inner wall of the middle ear)

140
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parts of the external ear

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auricle, pinna, external acoustic, and meatus

141
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parts of the middle ear

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malleus, incus, and stapes

142
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parts of the inner ear

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vestibule, semicircular canals, and cochlea

143
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mastoid-

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posterior temporal bone

144
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myring-

145
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audi-

146
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exostosis

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bony growth

147
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oto-

148
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salping/o

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eustachian tube

149
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apicectomy

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excision of a portion of the temporal bone

150
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aphakia

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absence of the lens of the eye

151
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echography

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US procedure in which sound waves are bounced off an internal organ and the resulting image is recorded

152
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gonioscopy

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use of a scope to examine the angles of the eye

153
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hemodialysis

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cleansing of the blood outside the body

154
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modality

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treatment method

155
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nystagmus

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rapid involuntary eye movements

156
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optokinetic

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movement of the eye to objects moving in the visual field

157
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percutaneous

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through the skin

158
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phlebotomy

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cutting into a vein

159
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retrograde

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moving backward or against the usual direction of flow

160
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subcutaneous

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tissue below dermis, primarily fat cells that insulate the body

161
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tonometry

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measurement of pressure or tension

162
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transcutaneous

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entering by way of the skin

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tympanometry

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procedure for evaluation of middle ear disorders

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