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Abdominal cavity

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Space below chest containing organs (liver, stomach, gallbladder and intestines; abdomen).

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Large internal space (encompasses abdominal and pelvic regions).

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Abductor

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Muscle that draws a limb away from the body.

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Ad-

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Toward.

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Adductor

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Muscle that draws a limb toward the body.

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Adipose

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Pertaining to fat.

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Amniocentesis

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Puncture with a needle to withdraw fluid from within the amniotic sac.

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Anemia

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

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Aneurysm

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Weakening of an arterial wall (lead to hemorrhoid and cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

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Angioplasty

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Surgical repair of a blood vessel.

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Anoxia

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Without oxygen.

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Aphasia

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Inability to speak; language function impaired due to injury to the cerebral cortex.

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Apnea

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Without breathing.

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Asthma

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Chronic inflammatory disorder, with airway obstruction (due to bronchial edema, constriction, and increased mucus production).

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Bilirubinuria

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Bilirubin in urine (orange-yellow pigment found in bile).

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Borborygmus

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Rumbling or gurgling noises (produced by hyperactive movement of gas, fluid, or both in the gastrointestinal tract).

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BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)

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Prostatic englargement; nonmalignant.

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Brady-

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Slow.

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchial tubes using an endoscope or bronchoscope.

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Buccal

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Pertaining to the cheek.

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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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cerebr/o

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Cerebrum; initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature (speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions and learning) (largest part of the brain).

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal (excision, resection) of the gallbladder.

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-cocci
Relating to illness and injuries and to their treatment or prevention..
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Coccyx
Tailbone.
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colp/o
Vagina.
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Corpus luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell; literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus).
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Cryptorchidism
One or both testes fail to descend into the scrotal sac near the time of birth.
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Cyanosis
Abnormal condition of bluish coloration of the skin.
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Demyelination
Destruction of myelin on axons of nerve cells (as in multiple sclerosis).
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Diabetes insipidus (s&s)
Abnormal condition of inadequate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland.
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Diagnosis
Complete knowledge of a patient's condition.
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Diastole
Relaxation phase of the heartbeat.
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dips/o
Thirst.
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Dopamine
Neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; deficiency in patients with Parkinson disease.
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Dura mater
Thick, outermost layer of the meninges (surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
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Dyspepsia
Painful sexual intercourse.
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Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing.
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Dyspnea
Difficult breathing.
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Dystrophy
Condition of abnormal development.
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Dysuria
Painful urination.
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Endocrinologist
Medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders.
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Endometrium
Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
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Enuresis
Bedwetting; literally, "in urine"
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Epigastric
Pertaining to above or upon the stomach.
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Epistaxis
Nosebleed.
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Epithelia tissue
A thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body.
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Essential hypertension (cause)
High blood pressure due to no apparent cause.
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Estrogen
Female hormone produced by the ovaries.
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gastr/o
Stomach.
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Glioblastoma
Malignant brain tumor of immature glial cells.
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Glomerulus
Tiny ball of capillaries (microscopic blood vessels) in the kidney.
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gloss/o
Tongue.
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Gravida
The total number of confirmed pregnancies a female has had, regardless of the outcome of the pregnancy.
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HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin)
Hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy.
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Heart Valves (known locations)
Tricuspid valve - Located between the right atrium and the right ventricle. Pulmonary valve - Located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Mitral valve - Located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Aortic valve - Located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
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Hematuria
Blood in the urine.
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Hemi-
Half.
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis of the right or left half of the body.
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Hemoptysis
Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract.
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Hydrocele
Hernia (sac of clear, watery fluid) within the scrotum.
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Hyerbilirubinemia
High levels of bilirubin (yellow/orange pigment) in the bloodstream; jaundice.
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Hypothalamus (primary function)
Area of brain that controls body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. Works by releasing hormones that direct other hormones or other glands to manage other bodily functions.
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Iatrogenic
Pertaining to produces by a treatment or a procedure.
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Intercoastal
Pertaining to between the ribs.
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Intra-
Within; into.
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Ischemia
Condition of holding back blood from an organ or tissue.
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Jaundice
Yellow-orange coloration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood; icterus.
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Laparoscopy
Process of visually examining the abdomen using an endoscope (laparoscope).
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Laryngectomy
Removal of the larynx or voice box.
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Larynx
Voice box; located above the trachea (windpipe).
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Leukocytosis
Condition of slight increase in normal white blood cells.
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Lithotripsy
Process of using high-energy sound waves to crush a stone within the kidney or ureter.
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Multiple Sclerosis (cause)
Chronic neurological disorder marked by destruction of the myelin sheath on axons in the CNS.
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necr/o
Death.
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Neo-
New.
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Nephrologist
A specialist in the study of the kidneys.
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Nocturia
Urinary frequency at night.
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Orchiopexy
Surgical fixation of an undescended testis into the scrotum.
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Ovum
Mature egg cell (female gamete).
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-para
To bear, bring forth (life births).
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Paresthesia
Abnormal nervous sensation occurring without apparent cause.
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Parkinson's Disease (cause)
Degeneration of nerve cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.
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Percutaneous
Pertaining to through the skin.
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Peristalsis
Rhythmic contractions of the tubes of the gastrointestinal tract and other tubular structure.
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Peritoneum
Double-folded membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity.
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phren/o
Diaphragm; mind
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Pleura
Double-layered membrane surround each lung.
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Pneumonectomy
Removal of a lung.
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Postprandial
After meals.
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Prepuce
Fold of skin covering the glans penis; foreskin.
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Prone
Lying on the belly (face down, palms down).
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-ptosis
Falling; drooping; prolapse.
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Pulmonary artery
Blood vessel carrying oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.
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Pulmonary embolism
Color or material from a distant vein that blocks a blood vessel in the lung.
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Pulmonary vein
One of two pairs of vessels carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
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Pulp
Soft tissue with a tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.
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py/o
Pus.
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pyel/o
Renal pelvis.
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Rectocele
Hernia of the rectum.
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Renin-
An enzyme made by special cells in your kidneys.
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose.
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-rrhea
Flow; discharge.
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SA node (sinoatrial node)
Sensitive nervous tissue in the wall of the right atrium of the heart; pacemaker.
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Scrotum
Sac that contains the testes and associated organs.
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Seminoma
Malignant tumor of the testicles.
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Superior
Above another structure.
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Symphysis
Bones that grow together separated by a piece of fibrocartilage.
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Systole
Contraction phase of the heartbeat.
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Thoracentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest.
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Thrombocytes
Clotting cell; platelet.
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Transverse body plane
Horizontal (cross-sectional) plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions axial plane.
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Umbilical
Pertaining to the navel.
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Urea
Major nitrogenous waste in urine.
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Vasectomy
Bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens; male sterilization.
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Viscera
Internal organs.

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