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Hyperkalemia?

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Hyperkalemia?

.High potassium levels in the blood.

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Hypernatremia?

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Hypernatremia?

.High sodium levels in the blood.

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Hypoproteinemia?

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Hypoproteinemia?

.Low protein levels in the blood.

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Hyperglycemia?

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Hyperglycemia?

.High glucose levels in the blood.

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Anemia?

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Anemia?

.Low levels of RBCs in the blood.

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Polycythemia?

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Polycythemia?

.High levels of RBCs in the blood.

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Diuresis?

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Diuresis?

.Increased urine production.

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Oedema?

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Oedema?

.High levels of watery fluid in the cells, tissues or serous cavities.

.Increase in interstitial fluid volume.

.Can form in peripheral tissue or in the lungs.

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Ascites?

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Ascites?

.High levels of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.

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Shock?

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Shock?

.Decreased oxygen delivery or utilisation by tissues.

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Hypovolemic shock?

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Hypovolemic shock?

.Loss of blood.

.More than 20% loss of blood or fluids.

.Heart rate increases.

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Cardiogenic shock?

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Cardiogenic shock?

.Cardiac failure

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Vasodilatory shock?

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Vasodilatory shock?

.Low blood pressure/ hypotension and tachycardia.

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Deficit?

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Deficit?

.A deficiency of a substance.

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Coagulopathy?

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Coagulopathy?

.Blood’s ability to clot is impaired.

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Bacteriaemia?

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Bacteriaemia?

.Bacteria in the blood

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Thrombophlebitis?

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Thrombophlebitis?

.Inflammation in the vein that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins.

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Thrombo-?

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Thrombo-?

.Clotting of the blood.

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Thrombosis?

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Thrombosis?

.Is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel.

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Extravasation?

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Extravasation?

.Leakage of IV.

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Hypoxemia?

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Hypoxemia?

.Low levels of oxygen in arterial blood.

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Hypoxia?

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Hypoxia?

.Low levels of oxygen in the tissues.

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Purfusion?

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Purfusion?

.The passage of blood, a blood substitute or other fluid through the blood vessels or other natural channels in an organ or tissue.

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Apneic?

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Apneic?

.A temporary stop in breathing.

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Atelectasis?
Atelectasis? .The collapse or closure of a lung.
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Hypercapnia?
Hypercapnia? .High levels of co2 in the blood.
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Capnia?
Capnia? .Co2 in the blood.
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Morbidity?
Morbidity? .Being diseased
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Dysrhythmia?
Dysrhythmia? .Problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat
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Hyporventilation?
Hypoventilation? .Decreased breathing in a minute (respiratory rate). .Can cause hypercapnia, hypoxemia, decreased blood PH (acidemia).
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Hyperventilation?
Hyperventilation? .Increased in minute volume due to an increase in respiratory rate or tidal volume. .Can cause increased blood pH (alkalemia) and cause respiratory alkalosis.
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Cyanosis?
Cyanosis? .Bluish discolouration of the MM because there is a lack of oxygen in the tissues.
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Auscultation?
Auscultation? .Listening to the heart and lungs.
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Vasoconstriction?
Vasoconstriction? .Narrowing of the blood vessels.
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Vasodilation?
Vasodilation? .The widening of blood vessels.
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Embolism?
Embolism? .Obstruction of an artery, normally by a clot of blood or air bubble.
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Erythema?
Erythema? .Redness of the skin or MM.
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Occlusion?
Occlusion? .The blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ.
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Ischemia?
Ischemia? .Restriction in blood supply to tissues.
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-algia?
-algia? .Pain e.g. Arthralgia
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-centesis?
-centesis? .Surgical puncturing a body cavity or organ with a needle in order to draw out fluid e.g. Arthrcentesis
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-cide?
-cide? .Kills e.g. cytocide
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-cyte?
-cyte? .Cell e.g. Adipocytes
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-ectomy?
-ectomy? .Surgically cutting out/ removing e.g. ovariohysterectomy
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-emesis?
-emesis? .Vomiting e.g hyperemesis
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-emia?
-emia? .Blood condition e.g. Anemia
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-itis?
-itis? .Inflammation e.g. Phlebitis
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-ology?
-ology? .Science, study of e.g. histology
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-oma?
-oma? .Tumour e.g. Lymphoma
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-otomy?
-otomy? .Creating a surgical opening e.g. laparotomy.
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-penia?
-penia? .Deficiency/ lack of
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-phag?
-phag? .Eating e.g. phagocyte
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-pnea?
-pnea? .Breathing e.g. Dyspnea
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-ptosis?
-ptosis? .Prolapse/ downward displacement e.g. enteroptosis
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-rrage?
-rrage? .Excessive flow e.g. bronchorrage
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-rrhea?
-rrhea? .Flow of discharge e.g. diarrhea
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-scopy?
-scopy? .Act of examining e.g. endoscopy
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-tomy?
-tomy? .Cut/ incision e.g. thoracotomy
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Blepha-?
Blepha-? .Eyelid, eyelash e.g. blephaitis
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Capit-?
Capit-? .Head e.g. capital
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Carp-?
Carp-? .Wrist e.g carpal bones
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Cervic-?
Cervic-? .Neck e.g. cervical
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Dactyl-?
Dactyl-? .Digit/ toe e.g. dactylitis
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Dent-?
Dent-? .Tooth, teeth e.g. Dental
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Derm-?
Derm-? .Skin e.g. dermatitis
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Gingiv-?
Gingiv-? .Gums e.g. gingivitis
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Gloss-?
Gloss-? .Tongue e.g. Glossitis
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Lapar-?
Lapar-? .Abdomen e.g. laparotomy
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Later-?
Later-? .Side e.g. lateral
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Mast-?
Mast-? .Mammary gland
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Mamm-?
Mamm-? .Mammary gland e.g. mammectomy
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Nas-?
Nas-? .Nose e.g. Nasitis
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Ocul-?
Ocul-? .Eye e.g ocular
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Odont-?
Odont-? .Tooth, teeth e.g. odontology
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Onych-?
Onych-? .Nail/ claw e.g onychophagy
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Or-?
Or-? .Mouth e.g. oral
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Stomat-?
Stomat-? .Mouth e.g. stomatitis
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Orchi-?
Orchi-? .Testis e.g. orchitis
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Pyo-?
Pyo-? .Pus e.g. pyometra
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Rhin-?
Rhin-? .Nose e.g. rhinitis
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Thorac-?
Thorac-? .Chest, thorax e.g. thoracentesis
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Ventr-?
Ventr-? .Belly, underside e.g. ventral
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Arthr-?
Arthr-? .Joint e.g. arthralgia
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Balan-?
Balan-? .Penis e.g. balanitis
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Bronch-?
Bronch-? .Bronchus e.g. bronscopy
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Cardi-?
Cardi-? .Heart - cardiotomy
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Cost-?
Cost-? .Rib e.g. costotomy
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Cyst-?
Cyst-? .Bladder e.g. cystitis
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Enter-?
Enter-? .Intestines e.g. enteritis
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Gastr-?
Gastr-? .Stomach e.g. gastroenteritis
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Hepat-?
Hepat-? .Liver e.g. hepatitis
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Hyster-?
Hyster-? .Uterus e.g. hysterectomy
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Laryng-?
Laryng-? .Larynx e.g. laryngospasm
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Metr-?
Metr-? .Uterus e.g. metritis
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Myo-?
Myo-? .Muscle e.g. myocardium
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Nephr-?
Nephr-? .Kidney e.g. nephrology
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Neur-?
Neur-? .Neuron e.g. neuralgia
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Oophor-?
Oophor-? .Ovary e.g. oophorectomy
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Oss-?
Oss-? .Bone e.g. ossification
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Ovari-?
Ovari-? .Ovary e.g. ovariectomy
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Phleb-?
Phleb-? .Vein e.g. phlebotomy
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Phren-?
Phren-? .Diaphragm e.g. phrenic
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Pneum-?
Pneum-? .Lungs e.g. pneumonia
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Proct-?
Proct-? .Rectum e.g. proctalgia
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Trich-?
Trich-? .Hair e.g. trichosis
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Ren-?
Ren-? Kidney e.g. renal
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Splen-?
Splen-? .Spleen e.g. splenomegaly
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Stern-?
Stern-? .Sternum e.g. sternotomy
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Thym-?
Thym-? .Thymus gland e.g. thymoma
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Thyr-?
Thyr-? .Thyroid gland e.g. thyroxine
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Trache-?
Trache-? .Trachea e.g. tracheostomy
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Urethr-?
Urethr-? .Urethra e.g. urethritis
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Vas-?
Vas-? .Vessel, duct e.g. vasoconstriction
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Ana-?
Ana-? .Up, back again
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Ante-?
Ante? .Before
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Cata-?
Cata-? .Down, through
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Meta-?
Meta-? .Beyond, over
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Sym-?
Sym-? .Together
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Apo-?
Apo-? .Separation
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Contra-?
Contra-? .Against
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Epi -?
Epi-? .Over
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Extra-?
Extra-? .Outside of
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Infra-?
Infra-? .Below
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Inter-?
Inter-? .Between parts
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Intra-?
Intra-? .Within parts
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Medi-?
Medi-? .Middle
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Para-?
Para-? .Beside
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Pseudo-?
Pseudo-? .False
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Trans-?
Trans-? .Across
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Ultra-?
Ultra-? .Extreme
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Alopecia?
Alopecia? .Hair loss
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Adeno-?
Adeno-? .Gland
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Dyschezia?
Dyschezia? .Problems deficating
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Tenesmus?
Tenesmus? .Cannot empty bowels properly
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Debride?
Debride? .Remove damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.
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Dystocia?
Dystocia? .Difficult labour
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Colostrum?
Colostrum? .Is the first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals immediately after birth of newborns. It contains antibodies to protect the newborns against disease.
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Ligated?
Ligated? .Tie up (an artery or vessel).
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Transected?
Transected? .Cut across
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Cystotomy?
Cystotomy? .Reasons are remove calculi, tumours, repair a ruptured bladder. .Ruptured bladder can cause uraemia and peritonitis can be fatal.
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Ablation?
Ablation? .Removal or destruction of a body part or tissue.
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Tracheostomy?
Tracheostomy? .Creating an opening in the wall of the trachea and placing a tube inside for breathing.
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Pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax? .Air within the pleural cavity .Causes - trauma or following surgery .Treatment- place a tube inside the chest and suck the air out using a chest drain.
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Polydipsia?
Polydipsia? .Very thirsty and increased drinking that is greater than 100ml/kg/day
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Hyperplasia?
Hyperplasia? .Enlargement
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Proximal?
Proximal? .Upper limb
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Distal?
Distal? .Lower limb
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Medial?
Medial? .Closer to the median plane
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Lateral?
Lateral? .Closer to the side of the body

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