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Unit 1 Med Term Flashcards

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Acute

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Having severe symptoms that last for a short time

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Anatomy

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The science of the structure of living organisms

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Anesthetic

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Pertaining to or producing anesthesia

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Benign (tumor

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Does not invade surrounding tissue or spread to distant sites; not malignant; not recurrent; favorable for recovery

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Cardiology

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The study of the heart and its functions

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Chronic

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Showing little change or slow progression over a long period of time

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Dentistry

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The practice of the dental profession collectively

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Dermatology

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The study of the skin and skin-related diseases

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Diagnostic

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Pertaining to diagnosis

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Endocrinology

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The study of the endocrine glands and the hormones they produce

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Epidemiology

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The study of the relationships of factors determining the frequency and distribution of diseases in the human community

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Gastroenterology

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The study of the stomach and intestines and associated diseases

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Geriatrics

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The branch of medicine that deals with problems and diseases of old age

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Gynecology

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The branch of medicine that treats female diseases, especially those of the genital and urinary systems

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Holistic Health

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Considering a person as a functioning whole

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Immunology

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The branch of medical science concerned with the response of the organism to anti genetic challenge, recognition of self from non-self, and all aspects of immune phenomena

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Internist

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A specialist in internal medicine

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Malignant

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Tending to grow worse and threatening to result in death

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Neonatology

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The branch of medicine dealing with the treatment of newborns

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Neurologist

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A specialist in the treatment of nervous diseases

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Obstetrics

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A branch of surgery that deals with the management of pregnancy and delivery

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Oncology

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The study of tumors

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Ophthalmic

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Pertaining to the eye

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Ophthalmology

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The study of the eye and its diseases

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Optometrist

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A specialist in optometry

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Orthopedic

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Pertaining to the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system

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Orthopedics

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The branch of surgery specially concerned with the preservation and restoration of the function of the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures

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Otologist

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A physician trained in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear

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Pathologic

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Indicating or caused by some morbid process

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Pathology

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The study of the changes caused by disease in the structure or functions of the body

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Pediatrician

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A physician who specializes in the treatment of children’s diseases

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Pharmacology

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The study of drugs and their origins, properties, and effects on living systems

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Preventive medicine

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Concerned with preventing the occurrence of both physical and mental illnesses

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Psychiatrist

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A physician who specializes in psychiatry

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Radiolucent

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Permitting the passage of X-rays or other forms of radiant energy

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radiopaque

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impervious to X-ray or other forms of radiant energy

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Remission

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A diminution or abatement of the symptoms of a disease; also the period during which diminution occurs

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Respiratory therapy

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The treatment of disorders in which breathing may be impaired

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Rheumatology

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The branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders

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Rhinology

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The medical specialty that deals with the nose and its diseases

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Roentgenology

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The branch of radiology that deals with X-rays

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Surgery

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The branch of medicine that treats diseases, injuries, and deformities by manual or operative methods; the place in a hospital where surgery is performed

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Therapy

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Treatment of disease

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Triage

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The sorting and prioritizing of patients for treatment

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Urology

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The branch of medicine that deals with the urinary tract`

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Otorhinolaryngology

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“ENT” - ear, nose, and throat

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Epidemic

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When a disease attacks several people in a region at the same time

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Epidemiologists

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Study the factors that determine the frequency and distribution of diseases

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Family practice

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Physicians who care for all members of a family and are often primary healthcare providers

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