Vocab Flashcards
1
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Distended
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Enlarged or expanded
2
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Labile
A
Easily altered, changing rapidly
3
Q
Paroxysmal
A
Beginning suddenly or abruptly
4
Q
Endogenous
A
Produced within the body
5
Q
Discrete
A
Distinct, separate
6
Q
Flaccid
A
Limp, lacking tone
7
Q
Hydration
A
Maintenance of balance with body fluids
8
Q
Parameter
A
Characteristic or constant factor
9
Q
Occluded
A
Closed up or abstracted
10
Q
Patent
A
Open
11
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Overt
A
Easily observed, obvious
12
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Precipitous
A
Rapid, uncontrolled
13
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Contraindication
A
A reason why something should not be done
14
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Contrite
A
Remorseful
15
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Succinct
A
Short/brief
16
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Postulate
A
Claim
17
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Taciturn
A
Reserved, reluctant to speak
18
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Consternation
A
Anxiety
19
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Illustrious
A
Eminent
20
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Superfluous
A
Unnecessary
21
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Obstinate
A
Stubborn
22
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Proximal
A
Center
23
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Anastomosis
A
Connection
24
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Salpingo
A
A tube
25
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Cystoscopy
A
Visualization of bladder
26
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Dichotomy
A
Division
27
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Sinuous
A
Supple
28
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Potent
A
Producing a strong effect
