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1
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adenopathy

A

gland disease

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bilateral

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pertaining to both sides

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cardiomegaly

A

enlargement of the heart

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distal

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farthest from the point of attachment to the body

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gastroenterology

A

study of the stomach and small intestine

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inferior

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below; toward the feet or tail

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intravenous

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inside, within a vein

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myopathy

A

muscle disease

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neoplasm

A

new growth/formation; AKA a tumor

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proximal

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closest to the point of attachment to the body

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sagittal

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divides the body or structure into right and left portions

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superior

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above; toward the head

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arthrography

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x-ray of the joints and their soft tissues

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atrophy

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lack of development; wasting away

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biopsy

A

removal of tissue for examination

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bradykinesia

A

slow movement

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cyanosis

A

slight bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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erythema

A

redness or flushing of the skin

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hypertrophy

A

excessive development

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kyphosis

A

abnormal condition of hump in the thoracic spine; humpback

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necrotic/necrosis

A

tissue death

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osteoporosis

A

decrease in bone mass causing bone to become more porous

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subcutaenous

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pertaining to beneath the skin

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anaphylaxis

A

severe reaction to an antigen

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arrhythmia

A

irregular heartbeat/rhythm

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atherosclerosis

A

hardening of the arteries caused by the formation of plaques of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries

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ausculation

A

process of listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope

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hematology

A

study of blood

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immunocompromised

A

having an immune system that is unable to respond properly to pathogens

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ischemia

A

deficiency of blood supply due to an obstruction

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leukopenia

A

too few white blood cells

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lymphadenopathy

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a general term for lymph node diseases

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myocardial infarction

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condition caused by blockage of one or more coronary arteries. AKA a “heart attack”

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splenomegaly

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enlargement of the spleen

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tachycardia

A

fast/rapid heart beat

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antitussive

A

medication to relieve coughing

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aphagia

A

not eating/inability to eat/swallow

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cholecystectomy

A

surgical removal/excision of the gallbladder

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dyspepsia

A

upset stomach or indigestion

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dyspnea

A

difficult or painful breathing

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emesis

A

vomiting

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enteritis

A

inflammation of the small intestine

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epistaxis

A

nosebleed

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laparoscopy

A

visual examination of the abdominal and pelvic contents through an endoscope

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pneumonia

A

inflammatory condition of the lung that can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals

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pneumothorax

A

collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, may result in collapse of the lung

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thoracentesis

A

surgical procedure of the chest wall for removal of fluids, air or pus

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cystitis

A

inflammation of the urinary bladder

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dysmenorrhea

A

painful menstruation

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dysuria

A

painful or difficult urination

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gravida

A

number of times a women has been pregnant; a pregnant woman (gravid)

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intrauterine

A

within the uterus

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lithotripsy

A

destroying or crushing stones in the bladder or urethra

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menarche

A

first menstrual period

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micturition

A

another term for urination

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nephrolithiasis

A

the presence of calculi (stones) in the kidney

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nephropathy

A

kidney disease

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nullipara

A

a woman who has never produced a viable baby

60
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oophorectomy

A

surgical removal/excision of an ovary

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analgesia

A

absence of pain

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anesthesia

A

absence of feeling or sensation

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edema

A

excess amounts of fluid in tissues

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encephalitis

A

inflammation of the brain

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exophthalmos

A

condition in which the eyeballs protrude; generally caused by excess thyroid hormone (causes brain to swell behind the eyes)

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glycosuria

A

excess sugar in the urine

67
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hyperthyroidism

A

excessive secretion of thyroid hormones in the blood

68
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ketoacidosis

A

excessive acidity of bodily fluids due to excess keytone bodies (waste products)

69
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meningitis

A

inflammation of the meninges

70
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neuralgia

A

nerve pain

71
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polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

72
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syncope

A

fainting

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blepharoptosis

A

drooping eyelid

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diplopia

A

double vision

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lacrimal

A

pertaining to tears

76
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myringotomy

A

incision into the tympanic membrane (ear drum)

77
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otitis media

A

inflammation of the middle ear

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phobias

A

irrational fears

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presbycusis

A

diminished hearing due to old age

80
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chemotheraphy

A

treating disease by using chemicals that have a toxic effect on the body, especially cancerous tissue

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gait

A

manner of walking

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hemostasis

A

stopping the flow of blood using instruments, pressure and/or medication

83
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metastasis

A

the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another

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supine

A

lying horizontal and face up

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