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Atherosclerosis

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Hardening of plaques

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Hemorrhage

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Bursting forth of blood

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Infraction

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Area of dead tissue caused by decreased blood flow

Also called infract

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Adenoma

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Benign tumor or mass of a glandular cell

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Adenitis

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Inflammation of the gland

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Arthitis

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Inflammation of the joint

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Biology

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Study of life

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Biopsy

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Process of viewing removed living tissue with a microscope

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Carcinoma

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Tumor or mass that is cancerous

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Cardiology

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Study of the heart

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Cephalic

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Pertaining to the head

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Cerebral

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Pertaining to the largest part of the brain (cerebrum)

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Cerebrovascular accident CVA

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Disorder of blood vessel with the cerebrum

Also known as a stroke

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Cystoscope

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Instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder

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Cytology

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Study of cells

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Dermal

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Pertaining to skin

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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of skin

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Electrocardiogram ECG or EKG

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Record of the electricity in the heart

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Electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the small intestines

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Erythocyte

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Red blood cell

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Gastroscopy

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Visual examination of the stomach

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Diagnosis

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Stat of complete knowledge of a patients condition

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Gynecology

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Study of female disease

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Hemoglobin

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Oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells

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Hematoma

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Mass collecting of blood under the skin commonly called a bruise

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Laparotomy

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Incision of the abdomen

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

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Nephrectomy

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Removal of the kidney

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Neurology

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Study of the nervous system and nerve disorders

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Oncologist

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Specializing in the study of tumors

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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument to view the eye

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Osteoarthritis

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Inflammation of the bone and joints

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Prognosis

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Prediction of the outcome of an illness or treatment

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Pathologist

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Studying of diseases

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Psychosis

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Abnormal condition of the mind

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Renal

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Pertaining to the kidney

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the nose

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Sarcoma

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Tumor of the flesh

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Thrombocyte

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Clotting cells called platelets

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Thrombosis

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Abnormal clotting

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Neural

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Pertaining to the nerve

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Arthralgia

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Painful joint

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell

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Gastrectomy

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Removing a portion of the stomach

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Leukemia

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Increase in malignant cancerous white blood cells in blood and bone marrow

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Arthogram

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X-Ray of a joint

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Hyperthyroidism

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Excessive activity thyroid gland

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Neuralgia

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Painful nerve

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Gastric

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Pertaining to the stomach

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines

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Neurologist

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Studying of nervous system

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Nephrology

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Study of the kidney

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Hepatoma

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Tumor of the liver

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Biopsy

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Removing living tissue for viewing under a microscope

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney

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Leukocytosis

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Abnormal condition of white cells

Slight increase in the numbers of normal white blood cells as a response to infection

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Gastroscope

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Instrument to visually examine the stomach

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Acute

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Sharp, sudden, short period of time

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Laparoscope

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Instrument to visually examine the abdomen

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Laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdomen

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Arthroscopy

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Visual examine the inside of the joint

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Neurotomy

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Incision of the nerve

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Anemia

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Deficiency in the number of red blood cells which results in reduced oxygen to body cells

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Autopsy

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Examining a dead body to examine the cause of death

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Diagnosis

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State of complete knowledge of patients condition

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Diameter

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Length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle. Measurement

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Dysentery

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Condition of painful small intestines

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Endocrine glands

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Organs that produce secrete hormones

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Exocrine glands

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Glands that secrete chemicals that leave the body through tubes

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Endocardium

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Inner lining of the heart

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Hyperglycemia

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Excessive sugar in the blood

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Hypoglycemia

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Less than normal sugar in the blood

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Pericardium

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Membrane surrounding the heart

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Prostate gland

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Male gland before the urinary bladder

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Resection

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Removing of some or all of the organ

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Retro gastric

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Pertaining to behind the stomach

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Subhepatic

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Pertaining to below the liver

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Transdermal

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Pertaining to through the skin

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Transurethral

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Pertaining to across the urethra

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Cartilage

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A cushion between bones

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Disk (disc)

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A piece of flexible connective tissue

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Spinal cord

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Bundle of nerves that extends from the brain down the neck

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Spinal column

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The space that surrounded by back bones or vertebrae

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Peritoneum

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A double membrane that covers the abdomen

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Ascites

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Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen

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Pleural effusion

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Collection of fluid between the double membrane surrounding lungs

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Pelvis

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Hip bone

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Mediastinum

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Large area between the lungs

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Pleura

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Double membrane that surrounds the lungs

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Diaphragm

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Muscle that separates the abdominal & thoracic cavity

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Abdominal

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Pertaining to the abdomen

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Anterior

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Pertaining to Front side of body or organ

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchial tubes

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Cervical

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Pertaining to the cervic or cervix

Neck of the body or neck of the uterus

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Hyperchondriac

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Pertaining to the lateral of the upper abdomen beneath the lower ribs

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Coccygeal

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Pertaining to the tailbone coccyx

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Craniotomy

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Incision in the brain

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Epithelial

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Pertaining to skin cells

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Esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Laryngeal

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Pertaining to the voice box larynx

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Laryngectomy

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Removal of the larynx or voice box

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Lateral

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Pertaining to the side

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Lumbar

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Loin or waist

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Lymphocyte

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White blood cells that are found in lymph and lymph nodes

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Antibodies

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One type of lymphocyte produces disease fighting proteins

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Mediastinal

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Pertaining to the mediastinum

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Pelvic

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Pertaining to the pelvis or hip bone

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Peritoneal

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Pertaining to peritoneum

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Pharyngeal

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Pertaining to the throat

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Pleuritis

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Inflammation of the pleura

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Posterior

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Back portion

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Radiology

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Study of x-rays

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Sacral

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Pertaining to sacrum

5 fused bones in the lower back

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Spinal

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Pertaining to the spine or backbone

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Thoracotomy

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Incision of the chest

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Thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest

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Tracheotomy

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Incision of the trachea or windpipe

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Vertebral

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Pertaining to the backbone

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Phlebotomy

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Incision in the vein

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Laparotomy

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Incision of the abdomen

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Craniotomy

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Incision in the skull

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Cryotherapy

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Treatment using cold temperature

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Chemotherapy

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Treatment using chemicals

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Radiotherapy

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Treatment to x-Ray a disease

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Tracheostomy

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Surgical opening in the trachea

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Colostomy

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Opening in the colon

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Laryngoscopy

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Visual examination of the larynx or voice box

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Laparoscopy

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Visual examination of the abdomen

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchial tubes

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Rhinoplasty

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Correction or repair of the nose

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Mammoplasty

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Correction or repair of the breast

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Dialysis

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Complete separation of waste in the blood

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Angiography

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Process of recording the vessels

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Mammography

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Process of recording the breast

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Electroencephalography

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Process of recording the electricity in the brain

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Mammogram

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Record of the breast

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Myelgram

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Record of the spinal cord

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Mastectomy

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Removal of the breast

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Cholecystectomy

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Removal of the gall bladder

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Salpingectomy

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Removal of the Fallopian tubes

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Oophorectomy

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Removal of the ovary

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Hysterectomy

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Removal of the uterus

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Tonsillectomy

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Removal of the tonsils

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Arthrocentesis

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Puncture to remove fluid in the joint

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Amniocentesis

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Puncture to remove amniotic fluid in the sac

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Thoracentesis

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Puncture to remove fluid from the chest

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Pelvic

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Pertaining to the hip bone

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Chronic

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Pertaining to time

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Pulmonary

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Pertaining to the lung

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Mammary

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Pertaining to the breast

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Axillary

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Pertaining to the armpit

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Vascular

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Pertaining to blood vessels

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Myocardial

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Pertaining to the heart muscle

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Esophageal

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Pertaining to the esophagus

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Renal

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Pertaining to the kidney

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Inguinal

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Pertaining to the groin

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Peritoneal

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Pertaining to peritoneum

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Nematuria

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Blood in the urine

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Arteriosclerosis

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Hardening of the arteries

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Menorrhagia

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Excessive menstration

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Hemorrhage

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Excessive discharge of blood

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Menorrhea

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Flow or discharge of the menses

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Rhinorrhea

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Flow or discharge of the nose

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Nephropathy

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Disease of the kidney

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Encephalopathy

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Disease of the brain

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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease in the heart muscle

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Thrombophlebitis

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Inflammation of a vein with formation of clots

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneum

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Otitis

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Inflammation of the ear

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of bone and bone marrow

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Myositis

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Inflammation of the muscle

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Epiglottitis

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Inflammation of the Epiglottis

Cartilage at the upper part of the windpipe

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Bursitis

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Inflammation of a small sac of fluid (bursa) near joint

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Leukocytosis

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Increase in white blood cells

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Erythrocytosis

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Increase in red blood cells

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Necrosis

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Abnormal condition of dead cells

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Nephrosis

A

Abnormal condition of the kidney

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Myeloma

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Tumor in the bone marrow

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Myosarcoma

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Tumor of the muscle tissue connected to the flesh

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Myoma

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Tumor in the muscle

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Adenocarcinoma

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Tumor in a cancerous gland

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Adenoma

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Tumor of the gland

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart

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Colitis

A

Inflammation of the colon

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Phlebitis

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Inflammation of the vein

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Cystitis

A

Inflammation of the urinary bladder

192
Q

Meningitis

A

Inflammation of the meninges (membrane around the brain and spinal cord)

193
Q

Laryngitis

A

Inflammation of the larynx or voice box

194
Q

Esophagitis

A

Inflammation of the esophagus tubes

195
Q

Bronchitis

A

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

196
Q

Pneumonia

A

Abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of material with the air sacs

197
Q

Uremia

A

Blood in the urine

198
Q

Ischemia

A

Deficiency of blood flow to a part of the body

199
Q

Septicemia

A

Blood infection

200
Q

Neuralgia

A

Painful nerve

201
Q

Myalgia

A

Painful muscle

202
Q

Otalgia

A

Painful ear

203
Q

Arthralgia

A

Painful joint

204
Q

Tachycardia

A

Condition of fast,rapid heartbeat

205
Q

Excision

A

Means removal

206
Q

CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

207
Q

Anastomoses

A

A new surgical connections between previously unconnected tube-like structures

208
Q

Apnea

A

Not breathing

209
Q

Aphasia

A

No communication

210
Q

Atrophy

A

Decrease in size of cells within a cell. Muscles shrink as cells decease in size.

211
Q

Anemia

A

Decrease in the number of red blood cells

212
Q

Amenorrhea

A

No blood discharge

213
Q

Abnormal

A

Away from the norm

214
Q

Adrenal glands

A

Two endocrine each above a kidney. They produce hormones such as adrenaline and hydrocortisone

215
Q

Analysis

A

Separating a substance into its component parts

216
Q

Antepartum

A

Before birth

217
Q

Antibody

A

A substance that works against germs

218
Q

Antigen

A

Foreign substance that act against the body.

219
Q

Antibiotic

A

Pertaining to disease fighting medications

220
Q

Bilateral

A

Pertaining to both sides

221
Q

Bradycardia

A

Condition of a slow heart

222
Q

Congenital

A

An irregular condition that is recognized at birth or been present since birth

223
Q

Diarrhea

A

Discharge of feces loose and watery

224
Q

Dyspnea

A

Painful breathing

225
Q

Dysphagia

A

Difficult breathing

226
Q

Dysplasia

A

Difficult formation

227
Q

Dysmenorrhea

A

Painful menstration discharge

228
Q

Dysuria

A

Condition of painful urination or UTI

229
Q

Ectopic pregnancy

A

Outside the position or a tubal pregnancy

230
Q

Epidural hematoma

A

Pathologic mass of blood above the derma mater

231
Q

Epidermis

A

Outer most layer of skin

232
Q

Extrahepatic

A

Pertaining to the outside of the liver

233
Q

Hemigastrectomy

A

Removal of half the stomach

234
Q

Hemiplegia

A

Half paralysis

235
Q

Hyperthyroidism

A

Condition of excessive thyroid

236
Q

Hyperplasia

A

Increase in the number of cells

237
Q

Hypertrophy

A

Cells increase in size

238
Q

Hypertension

A

Excessive pressure can lead to high blood pressure, obesity

239
Q

Hyperglycemia

A

Too much sugar in the blood

240
Q

Hypoglycemia

A

Too little sugar in the blood

241
Q

Incision

A

Process of cutting into

242
Q

Intervertebrea

A

Pertaining to disk lies between any two vertebrae

243
Q

Intrauterine

A

Within the uterus

244
Q

Intravenous

A

Pertaining to within the vein

245
Q

Malignant

A

Bad- cancerous

246
Q

Metastasis

A

Change of place- spreading from one part of the body to another

247
Q

Metacarpals

A

Beyond the wrist, the hand bones

248
Q

Neoplasm

A

New formation

249
Q

Neoplastic

A

Pertaining to new growth

250
Q

Neonatal

A

Pertaining to new birth

251
Q

Parathyroid glands

A

Along the backside of the thyroid gland. They regulate the amount of calcium in the bones and blood.

252
Q

Paralysis

A

Loss of movement in any body part

253
Q

Paraplegia

A

Paralysis on side of body

254
Q

Periosteum

A

Structure surrounding the bones

255
Q

Perianal

A

Pertaining to surrounding the anus

256
Q

Polyuria

A

Pertaining to to much urine

257
Q

Polyneuropathy

A

Disease of many nerves

258
Q

Polydipsia

A

Pertaining to much thirst

259
Q

Postpartum

A

After birth

260
Q

Postmortem

A

After death

261
Q

Precancerous

A

Before cancer

262
Q

Prenatal

A

Pertaining to before birth

263
Q

Prolapse

A

Forward slide

264
Q

Prosthesis

A

Artificial substitute for a limb

265
Q

Quadriplegia

A

Paralysis of al four limbs

266
Q

Relapse

A

Symptoms of disease return

267
Q

Remission

A

Symptoms of a disease lessen or go away

268
Q

Retroperitoneum

A

Pertaining to behind the peritoneum

269
Q

Subcostal

A

Pertaining to under the ribs

270
Q

Subcutaneous

A

Pertaining to under the skin

271
Q

Subtotal

A

Partial

272
Q

Subscapula

A

Brow the shoulder

273
Q

Syndrome

A

Occurring signs and symptoms together

274
Q

Tachycardia

A

Condition of a fast heart

275
Q

Tachypnea

A

Breathing fast

276
Q

Transabdominal

A

Pertaining to across the abdomen

277
Q

Transurethral

A

Pertaining to through the urethra

278
Q

Tricuspid valve

A

Three cusps or points to prevent back flow of blood into the right atrium.

279
Q

Ultrasonography

A

Recording of internal body structures with sound waves

280
Q

Unilateral

A

Pertaining to one side

Medical Terms (6 decks)

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