W6 MedTerms Flashcards

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Hyper

A

High/ excessive. increased/ beyond

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Hypo

A

low/under/below/decreased/difficult

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3
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Endo

A

within/ innermost

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4
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Splendectomy

A

surgical removal of the spleen

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5
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pancreatitis

A

inflammation of the pancreas

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6
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poly

A

many or much

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7
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ICU

A

Intensive care unit

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8
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CCU

A

critical care unit

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ER

A

emergency room

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10
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OR

A

operating room

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11
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biology

A

study of life

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12
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nephrology

A

study of kidneys

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13
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hepatitis

A

inflammation of liver

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14
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neurology

A

study of the nerves

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15
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phneumonitis

A

inflammation of lung tissue

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gastroenteritis

A

inflammation of stomach + small intestines

17
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bronchitis

A

inflammation of the bronchi

18
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blepharoplasty

A

surgical correction or repair of eyelids

19
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opthamology

A

study of the eyes

20
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appendectomy

A

surgical removal of appendix