vocab #10 Flashcards
1
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fibroadenoma
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non-cancerous tumor commonly found in the breast
2
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fibroids
A
benign uterine tumor
3
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fibrillation
A
rapid, inefficient contraction of heart muscle
4
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fissure
A
groove or slit on the body or in an organ
5
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gastritis
A
inflammation of the stomach
6
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ganglion
A
fluid filled cyst attached to a tendon
sheath or joint, commonly seen on
the dorsal wrist
7
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genitourinary
A
organs of reproductive and urinary systems
8
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gangrene
A
death of tissue due to lack of blood supply
9
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genome
A
complete set of an organism’s genes
10
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gerontology
A
study of the elderly
11
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gestation
A
period of time between egg fertilization and birth
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