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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
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Surgery

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work done by hand

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clinical

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pertaining to bed/bedside

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diagnosis

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about knowledge

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doctor

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teacher

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nosocomial

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disease originating in a hospital

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pathology

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study of sickness

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dose

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giving

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etiology

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the study of causes of disease

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9
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hospital

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institution for guests

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10
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iatrogenic

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doctor caused

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pharmacist

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one who prepares and sells drugs

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apothecary

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drug storehouse

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prognosis

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foreknowledge

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symptom

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perception of disease

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therapy

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to heal

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16
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veterinary

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dealing with beasts of burden

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biology

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the study of living things

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18
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pediatrics

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treatment of children

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19
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internist

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specialist of internal medicine

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20
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cauterize

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treat by burning tissue

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21
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morbidity

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incidence of disease

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22
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dermatitis

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skin inflammation

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pharmacology

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the study of medicine

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24
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dermatosis

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disease process in the skin

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25
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sanitary

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conducive to health

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26
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physiology

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the study of natural functions of the body

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27
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sesquipedalophobia

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the fear of long words

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28
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etymology

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the study of word derivation

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29
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Who was the “father of medicine”

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hippocrates

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30
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albino

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white skin (no pigment)

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31
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eosinophil

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cell that can be stained red

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32
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cyanosis

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bluish color of skin caused by unoxygenated blood

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33
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cirrhosis

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scarring of liver that is associated with an orange or yellow color in the eye.

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chromatin

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most easily stained portion of the cell nucleus

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chlorine

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yellow-green gasseous element

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36
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aureus

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golden

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thermometer

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instrument to measure heat

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38
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amaurosis

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central blindness (no problem in the eye, but in the nerves behind the eyes)

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glaucoma

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greying of eye from extensive pressure

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40
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cryostat

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a freezing chamber for tissue samples

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41
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eczema

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to boil

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42
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febrile

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having an elevated body temperature

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43
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cautery

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application of heat to burn tissue

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44
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causalgia

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skin sensation of burning

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45
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pyrexia

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fever

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46
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calorie

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amount of energy required to create heat

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47
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argentaffin

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having an affinity for silver

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48
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polioencephalomyelitis

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inflammation of the gray matter of the nervous system

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49
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PSYCHROPHILE

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an organism that likes to grow at cold temperatures

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50
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neutrophil

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WBC thats granules done stain well

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51
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icterus

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yellow staining of tissue caused by retention of bile pigments

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52
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fuscin

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dark brown pigment found in retina (light absorbing)

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53
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frigidity

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coldness, often applied to lack of sexual desire

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54
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xanthochromia

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patches of yellow color in the skin

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55
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bilirubin

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breakdown product of RBC eleminated in bile

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56
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erythrocyte

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RBC that carries oxygen

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57
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porphyrin

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a basic structure of the blood carrying pigment (hemoglobin) in RBC

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58
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riboflavin

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yellow colored B-vitamin

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phenochromocytoma

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dusky colored tumor of the adrenal gland

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60
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substantia nigra

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area of densely packed brain cells in midbrain-associated with motion and attention

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melanoma

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a tumor of the skin that is black

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62
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corpus luteum

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yellow body left after egg is released from ovary

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leukocyte

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WBC (found in buffy coat)

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64
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jaundice

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yellow, interchanged with icterus

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rhodopsin

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“visual purple”, the red-purple light sensitive in the rods of the eyes retina which percieves light.

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purpura

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small purple hemorrhage in skin

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67
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what is the color spectrum range

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380-780nm

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68
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colors in decreasing wavelength

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red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet

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Apnea

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Deficiency of breathing

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70
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Antosocoria

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Unequal pupil size

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71
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Auxocardia

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increased size of heart

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72
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Hyperglycemia

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excessive glucose in blood

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73
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hypocalcemia

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under concentration of calcium in blood

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74
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Isotonic

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Same osmolarity so that no fluid is pulled across the semipermeable membrane

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Macrognathia

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having a large jaw

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76
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Cisterna magna

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largest fluid pathway in the brain

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76
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Cisterna magna

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largest fluid pathway in the brain

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77
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megacolon

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large colon

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78
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merosmia

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impared sense of smell

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79
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metric

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relating to the meter as the standard of measurement

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ambidextrous

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equal use of both hands

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81
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amphibian

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capable of living on land or in water

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82
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bicornuate

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having two horns

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83
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epididymis

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coiled tubules on the twin testes

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dioxide

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having two oxygen atoms

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85
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bigeminy

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heart beats in pairs

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86
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haplois

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single set of chomosomes

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monocyte

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blood cell with one large nucleus

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88
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zygomatic

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two bony arches

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89
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microanatomy

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study of the structure of tissues

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90
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multifocal

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pertaining to many locations

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91
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oligodipsia

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having little thirst

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92
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pantomorphia

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capable of assuming all shapes or forms

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93
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parovirus

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little virus

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leukopenia

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white cell deficiency

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95
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pleocytosis

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having more cells than normal

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96
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plethora

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a large amount of something

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97
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pluripotent

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ability to affect more than 1 organ or tissue

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98
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poikilocytosis

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irregular blood cell shapes

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polycythemia

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an excessive number of red blood cells

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100
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ultrasound

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high frequency sound waves

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101
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demigauntlet

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hand bandage that does not cover the fingers

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102
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holocrine

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entire cell is secreted from gland

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103
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miosis

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constricted pupil of eye

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104
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vomernasal

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pertaining to the vomer and nasal bone

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105
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dermois

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appears like skin

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106
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Orbicular

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referring to small circle

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107
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Orthopnea

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requiring a straight posture to breath

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108
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oxycephaly

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cone head

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109
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platysma

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broad, flat muscle in the neck

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110
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rectum

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straight, terminal portion of the large intestine

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111
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rhabdomyolysis

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destruction of skeletal muscle

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112
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scalenus

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3 deeply situated muscles of the neck that are uneven, irregular, and triangle shaped

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scoliosis

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abnormally twisted spine (lateral deviation)

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114
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sohenoid

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a wedge shaped compound bone at the base of the skull

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115
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spherocyte

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a RBC that has lost its shape and taken on a round shape

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116
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spirochete

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another coil-shaped bacteria

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117
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stellate

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star-shaped (some cataracts in the eye can be stellate)

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118
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stenosis

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a structure, narrowing of a canal duct

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119
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strongyloides

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a small round parasitic worm

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120
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teres

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round muscles of the shoulder

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121
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torus

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rounded projection / swelling

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122
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trigone

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forming 3 points, a triangle

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123
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tubercle

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small rounded projection

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turbinate

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small curved bone on the lateral aspect of nasal passage

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volvulus

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twisting of the stomach/intestine

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ankylosis

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fusion of two bones, usually at a bent angle

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annulus

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pertaining to a round structure

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astrocyte

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starlike cell in brain that supplies support to neurons

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brachycephalic

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short-headed

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vena cava

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largest venous structure that is hollow when blood is removed

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cuneate

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adjective for “wedge-shaped”

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cycloplegic

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paralyzing the iris and round pupil size

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discoid

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resembling a disk

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dolichocephalic

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long headed breed

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globulin

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high molecular weight proteins from spherical cells in blood

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granule

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like a small grain of seed

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gyri

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circle-like convulsions of the surface of the cerebrum

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kyphosis

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humped back

139
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laminectomy

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inhumans, removal of the posterior arch of the vertebrae

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lamellar

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arranged in thin plates

141
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latissimus

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broad muscle of bacl

142
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lordosis

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swaying in of back

143
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meniscus

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crescent shaped cushion between ends of bones when they meet at a joint

144
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,morphology

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study of forms / shapes

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acanthocyte

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abnormal RBC w spiny projections

146
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capillary

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hair-like network of blood vessels between arteries and veins where exchange of nutrients and tissue waste products occur

147
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spirochyte

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another coil shaped bacteria

148
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echinocyte

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abnormal RBC w a burr of spiny appearacnce

149
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favus

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honeycombed infection of the skin w a ringworm fungus, trichophyton

150
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leiomyoma

A

smooth muscle tumor

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atelectasis

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imcomplete filling of lungs

152
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calyx

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flower-shaped

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camptodactyly

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permanent flexion of interphalangeal joint

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cricoid

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ring shaped cartilage of larynx

155
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cul-de-sac

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blind pouch

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emmetropia

A

proper refraction of light to the retina

157
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fornix

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arch

158
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fossa

A

a depressed area

159
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Glomerulonephritis

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inflammation of small ball of capillary in the kidney

160
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hilius

A

concave part of bean

161
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malleus

A

hammer-shaped bone of middle ear

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incus

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anvil shaped bone of middle ear

163
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gonioscope

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opital instrument for measuring angle of the anterior champer

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koilonychia

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thin, concave fingernail sometimes caused by iron deficiency

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lobe

A

rounded projection

166
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lophosteon

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ridge on the sternum of birds

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perodactyly

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deformed finger/toes

168
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plagiocephalic

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slanted head

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pterygoid

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muscles to the sphenoid of bone of the skul

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flexor

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muscle that contracts to bend a joint

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scaphoid

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appears like a boat

172
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stratified

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formed in layers

173
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streptococcus

A

round bacteria that stick together forming twisted chains

174
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strophocephaly

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a distorted, twisted head and face

175
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tonsils

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pointed pole-shaped lymph nodes in the throat

176
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xiphoid

A

relating to the sword-shaped bottom end of the sternuim

177
Q

polyp

A

a nonmalignant protheston from a mucosal surface

178
Q

cordotomy

A

surgery on spinal cord

179
Q

sella

A

saddle

180
Q

serrated

A

having a saw like edge

181
Q

BA

A

bachelor of arts

182
Q

BS, BSc

A

bachelor of science

183
Q

CLT

A

certified labratory technitian

184
Q

Dip

A

diplomate of a specialty college or board

185
Q

DC

A

doctor of chiropractic

186
Q

DDS

A

doctor of dental surgery

187
Q

DMD

A

doctor of dental medicine

188
Q

DO

A

doctor of osteopathy

189
Q

DPM

A

doctor of pediatric medicine

190
Q

DVM

A

doctor of veterinary medicine

191
Q

EMT

A

emergency medical technician

192
Q

LPN

A

licensed practial nurse

193
Q

MA

A

master of arts

194
Q

MD

A

doctor of medicine

195
Q

MLT

A

Medical labroratory technitian

196
Q

MPH

A

master of public health

197
Q

MRCS

A

member of the royal college of surgeons

198
Q

MRCVS

A

member of the royal college of veterinary surgeons

199
Q

MS, MSc

A

master of science

200
Q

MSN

A

master of science in nursing

201
Q

MSPH

A

master of science in public health

202
Q

OD

A

doctor of optometry

203
Q

OTR

A

registered occupational therapist

204
Q

PT

A

physical therapist

205
Q

PhD

A

doctor of philosophy

206
Q

RD

A

registered dietitian

207
Q

RDH

A

registered dental hygenist

208
Q

RN

A

registered nurse

209
Q

R. Ph.

A

registered pharmacist

210
Q

VMD

A

radiologic technologist

211
Q

VT

A

veterinary technitian

212
Q

Monocyte

A

cell with one nucleaus

213
Q

dimorphic

A

having two forms

214
Q

triceps

A

muscle having three heads

215
Q

tetracycline

A

antibiotic w 4 rings or chains in the molecule

216
Q

pentobarbital

A

5 branches

217
Q

hexachorophene

A

antiseptic having six chorine atoms

218
Q

heptachromic

A

exhibiting seven colors

219
Q

octapeptide

A

a peptide consisting of 8 amino acids

220
Q

ennead

A

a group of nine things

221
Q

decaliter

A

1/10 liter

222
Q

hectogram

A

100 grams, 10% of a kilogram

223
Q

kilogram

A

a thousand grams, 2.2lbs

224
Q

megakaryocyte

A

cells in the bone marrow responsible for platelet production

225
Q

gigantism

A

a huge body size due to excessive growth hormone

226
Q

unilateral

A

located on one side

227
Q

biceps

A

muscle with two heads

228
Q

ternitrate

A

a nitrate w three radicals of nitric acid

229
Q

quadraped

A

having 4 feet

230
Q

quintuplet

A

one of 5 offspring from one pregnancy

231
Q

sextuplet

A

group of six offspring from one birth

232
Q

septuplet

A

group of seven offspring from one birth

233
Q

november

A

ninth month of the roman calendar

234
Q

cen tigrade

A

having 100 gradations

235
Q

Hemilaminectomy

A

removal of 1/2 of the top of the spinal cord

236
Q

microgram

A

one millionth of a gram or 2.2 billionth of a lb

237
Q

nanogram

A

one billionth of a gram or 2.2 trillionth of a lb

238
Q

semicanal

A

a tube that is open to one side

239
Q

decible

A

1/.10 of a bel, standard unit of a sound measure

240
Q

centimeter

A

1/100 of a meter, slightly less than 1/2 an in.

241
Q

picogram

A

one trillionth of a gram or a rediculously small portion of a pound

242
Q

Protodiastolic

A

first of four phases of the hearts ventricles period of relaxation

243
Q

Primigravid

A

first pregnancy

244
Q

Deuteropathic

A

a disease caused by another disease

245
Q

Secundiparous

A

having had a successful second pregnancy

246
Q

Tritanopia

A

inability to see the third color - “blue”

247
Q

tertiary

A

third

248
Q

quartan

A

occuring every fourth day, usually in reference to fever from malaria

249
Q

Euthanasia

A

quiet, painless death

250
Q

Arachnoid

A

weblike middle lining of the spinal cord

251
Q

Achilles tendon

A

large tendon of the heel

252
Q

Achilles tendon

A

large tendon of the heel

253
Q

Staff of Aesculapius

A

symbol of medicine (one snake, no wings)

254
Q

Aphrodisiac

A

substance that increases sexual drive

255
Q

atlas

A

first vertebrae of the neck that holds up the skull

256
Q

atropine

A

potential poison that is used to dry respiratory secretions and prevent heart from beating too slow during surgery

257
Q

caduceus

A

symbol of medical corps and incorrect symbol of med

258
Q

cesarian section

A

cutting the abdomen and uterus to retrieve a baby

259
Q

cyclops

A

one eyed

260
Q

gigantism

A

huge body size caused by excessive production of growth hormone in a child

261
Q

Hermaphrodite

A

developmental abnormality that produces an individual with male and female sex organs

262
Q

hygine

A

practive of healthy habits

263
Q

iris

A

colored part of eye

264
Q

hymen

A

membrane at entrance of vagina

265
Q

morphine

A

drug that causes strange dreams

266
Q

Nymphomania

A

excessive sexual desire in a female

267
Q

panacea

A

a cure-all (hoax)

268
Q

Priapism

A

an abnormal persisten errection of the penis

269
Q

osychology

A

the study of the human mind and conscious self

270
Q

Rx symbol

A

pharmacy symbol

271
Q

Satyriasis

A

excessive sexual desire in males

272
Q

venereal

A

transmitted by sexual intercourse

273
Q

medicine

A

a healing substance

274
Q

Annuloplasty

A

surgical reconstruction of the ring around the heart valve or intervertebral disk

275
Q

bacterin

A

vaccine made of dead/weakened bacteria

276
Q

bacilluria

A

rods (bacteria) in urine

277
Q

cestode

A

tapeworms; flat,bellylike worms

278
Q

Cingulotomy

A

cutting into the cinguate gyres center for pain interpretation and girdle for the corpus callosum

279
Q

ependyma

A

lining (coat) of the ventricles of the brain and canal in the spinal cord

280
Q

fascia

A

sheets of fibrous tissue that bundle layers of other tissue

281
Q

moniliform

A

appearance like a string of beads

282
Q

thyroid

A

shield like gland in front of upper trachea

283
Q

Tunica albuginea

A

white membrane fibrous capsule, especially of testis

284
Q

vulva

A

visible external female genitalia which is like a wrapper during mating

285
Q

Herpes zoster

A

virus that causes inflammation of nerves which project around the body or face like a girdleor half girdle

286
Q

Byssinosis

A

lung disease caused by inhaling cotton dust

287
Q

Cancellous

A

lattice-like or spongy bone

288
Q

Diphtheria

A

bacterial disease that causes a parchment-like membrane to form in throat and airways

289
Q

Fibroadenoma

A

bengin solid tumor of glandular tissue (breast)

290
Q

filaria

A

long thin (THREAT LIKE) WORMS

291
Q

fimbriated

A

fringed

292
Q

flocculent

A

covered w tuffs of wool like surface

293
Q

ganglion

A

group of nerve calls that appear like a knot

294
Q

histology

A

study of tissues

295
Q

Lemniscus

A

band, ribbon (LATERAL/MEDIAL)

296
Q

Limbus

A

border of cornea

297
Q

mitochondria

A

intracellular organelle with threadlike membranes

298
Q

nematode

A

roundworms

299
Q

node

A

a lump

300
Q

pannus

A

inflammatory granulation that overgrows either joint or cornea

301
Q

brachial plexus

A

network of canal at the end of sperm collecting tubules from testes

302
Q

reticulocyte

A

precursor to RBC with fine fibrils like a net cytoplasm

303
Q

rugae

A

folds of the inner lining of stomach

304
Q

taenia

A

tapeworm vst gets from eating mice

305
Q

tapetum

A

layer of reflective tissue in the light containgning back part of the eye

306
Q

chlamydia

A

a bacteria that grows cloaked inside cells, protected from most aintibiotics

307
Q

What is the purpose of performing triage?

A

the sorting of injured or sick people according to their need for emergency medical attention

308
Q

primary survey

A

The aim of the primary survey is to identify life-threatening respiratory and cardiovascular states. ‘ABC’–airway, breathing and circulation.

309
Q

secondary survey

A

The secondary survey of emergency patients is the process of obtaining significant and thorough historical information, performing a complete physical examination, and collecting general diagnostic information. These data are used to direct the formulation of a specific diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring plan.

Biomedical Terminology (2 decks)

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