Top 200 Anti-Infective definitions Flashcards
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ageusia
A
absence of taste
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aerobic
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requiring oxygen
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anaerobic
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not requiring oxygen
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anosmia
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absence of the sense of smell
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cystitis
A
inflammation of the bladder
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emesis
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vomiting
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glossitis
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inflammation of the tongue
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gynecomastia
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breast enlargement in males
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hematuria
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blood in the urine
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hemoptysis
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the expectoration of blood
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herpes labialis
A
cold sores
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herpes zoster
A
shingles
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lethargy
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a lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy
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myoclonus
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involuntary contraction of a muscle
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nosocomial
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an infection originating in a hospital
