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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; benign tumor

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adenopathy

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disease condition of a “gland” (disease of lymph nodes)

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anemia

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condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood

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arthralgia

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joint pain

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arthritis

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inflammation of a joint

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autopsy

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examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death

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biology

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study of life (living organisms)

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biopsy

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process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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carcinogenic

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pertaining to producing cancer

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carcinoma

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cancerous (malignant): 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 the 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 cerebrum (largest part of the brain)

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cystitis

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inflammation of the urinary bladder

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cystoscopy

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visual examination of the urinary bladder

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cytology

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study of cells

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatology

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study of the skin

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diagnosis

A

complete knowledge of a patient’s condition

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electrocardiogram

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record of the electricity within the heart

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electroencephalogram

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record of the electricity in the brain

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encephalopathy

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disease of the brain

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endocrine glands

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glands that secrete hormone within the body, directly into the bloodstream

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endocrinologist

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medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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endocrinology

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study of the endocrine glands

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endoscope

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instrument to visually examine the interior of the body

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endoscopy

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process of visual examination within the body

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enteritis

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inflammation of the small intestine

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epidermis

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outer layer of the skin

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epigastric

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pertaining to above or upon the stomach

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erythrocyte

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red blood cell

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excision

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process of cutting out; removal; resection

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exocrine glands

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glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body

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gastrectomy

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removal or excision of the stomach

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gastric

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pertaining to the stomach

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gastroenterology

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study of the stomach and intestines

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gastrotomy

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incision of the stomach

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gynecologist

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specialist in the study of disorders of the female reproductive system

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gynecology

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study of the disorders of the female reproductive system

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hematology

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study of blood and blood disorders

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hematoma

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collection or mass of blood

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hemoglobin

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blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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hepatoma

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tumor (cancerous) of the liver; hepatocellular carcinoma

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hyperglycemia

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high levels of sugar in the bloodstream; associated with diabetes mellitus

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hyperthyroidism

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condition of increased secretion of thyroid gland hormones

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hypodermic

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pertaining to under 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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low/deficient levels of sugar in blood

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iatrogenic

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pertaining to produced by a treatment or a procedure

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incision

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process of cutting into the body

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leukemia

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blood condition of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells

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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

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leukocytosis

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condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells; often the result of inflammation or infection

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nephrectomy

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removal of a kidney

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nephritis

A

inflammation of a kidney

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nephrology

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study of the kidneys and kidney disease

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nephrosis

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abnormal condition of the kidney

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neural

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pertaining to nerves

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neuralgia

A

nerve pain

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neurologic

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pertaining to the study of nerves

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neurology

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study of nerves and nerve disorders

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oncologist

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specialist in the study of tumors; particularly malignant (cancerous) tumors

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oncology

A

study of tumors (malignant tumors)

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ophthalmologist

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medical doctor specializing in the diseases of the eye

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument to visually examine the eyes

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osteitis

A

inflammation of bone

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osteoarthritis

A

inflammation of bones and joints. this is a progressive, degenerative joint disease with loss of cartilage and hypertrophy of bone within the joint

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osteogenic sarcoma

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cancerous (malignant) tumor produced in bone; osteosarcoma

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osteotomy

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incision of a bone

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pathogenic

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pertaining to producing disease

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pathologist

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specialist in the study of disease; evaluates biopsies, and performs autopsies

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pathology

A

study of disease

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pediatric

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pertaining to treatment of children

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pericardium

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double-layered membrane surrounding the heart

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prognosis

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prediction about the outcome of an illness; knowledge beforehand

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prostate gland

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gland in men that surrounds the neck of the urinary bladder and urethra. it produces a fluid which, after combining with sperm cells, leaves the body as semen

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psychiatrist

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physician who treats the mind and mental disorders

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psychology

A

study of the mind

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radiology

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study of x-ray and other energy sources in the diagnosis of disease

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renal

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pertaining to the kidney

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resection

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removal (excision) of an organ or part of the body

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retrocardiac

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pertaining to behind the heart

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rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nose

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sarcoma

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tumor (malignant): of flesh tissue such as bone, muscle, fat, and cartilage

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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; platelet

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transhepatic

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pertaining to through or across the liver

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urologist

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specialist in the study of the urinary tract. physician specializing in operating on the urinary tract in males and females and on the reproductive tract in males

Medical Terminology (42 decks)

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