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Word Parts - Lesson 1 > Words > Flashcards

Words Flashcards

1
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Hematology

Hemat / o / logy

A

The study oF blood

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Electrocardiogram

Electr / o / cardi / o / gram

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Record of the electricity in the heart

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Subgastric

Sub / gastr / ic

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Pertaining to below the stomach

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Gastroenteritis

Gastr / o / enter / itis

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Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines

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5
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Enteritis

Enter / itis

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Inflammation of the small intestines

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Malaise

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Feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness

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7
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Exudate

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Is a fluid, such as puss, that leaks out of an infected wound

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Inflammation

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Is a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues

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Laceration

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A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut

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10
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Lesion

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Is a pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

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Mucous

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Describes the specialized membranes that line the body cavities

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12
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Mucus

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Is the name of the fluid secreted by these mucous membranes

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13
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Mycosis

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Describes any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

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14
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Myelopathy

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Describes any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord

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Myopathy

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Describes any pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

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16
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Palpation

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Is an examination technique in which the examiners hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts

17
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Palpitation

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Is a pounding or racing heart

18
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Supination

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Is the act of rotating the arm so the palm of the hand is forward or upward

19
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Suppuration

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Is the formation or discharge of pus

20
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Triage

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Is the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment

21
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Trauma

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Means wound or injury

22
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Viral

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Means pertaining to a virus

23
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Virile

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Means having the nature, properties, or qualities of an adult male

24
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Laceration

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A torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut

25
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Lesion

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Pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

Word Parts - Lesson 1 (7 decks)

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