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adenoma
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is a benign tumor that arises in, or resembles, glandular tissues
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adenomalacia
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is the abnormal softening of a gland
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pheochromocytoma
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is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epinephrine
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cerebrum
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largest and upper most portion of the brain. responsible for thought, judgment, memory, and emotion
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cerebellum
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coordinates muscular activity and balance for smooth and steady movements
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mammoplasty
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cosmetic operation on the breasts
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mastopexy
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mammoplasty to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position
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mammogram
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resulting record of mammography
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coclear implants
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implanted electronic device that enables deaf person to hear again
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hemmorhagic stroke
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occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks
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cerebrovascular accident
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condition is damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel is either blocked or has ruptured
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transient ischemic attack
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temporary interruption in the blood supply to the brain
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presbycusis
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gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages
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albinism
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genetic condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises of the eyes
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vitiligo
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skin condition resulting from the destruction of the melanocytes due to unknown causes
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uterine membranes
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perimetrium(tough outer layer)
myometrium(muscular middle) endometrium(inner layer) |
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fovea centralis
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a pit in the middle of the macula (back of eye that has good color vision)
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choroid
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the opaque middle layer of the eyeball that contains many blood vessels and provides the blood supply for the entire eye
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chorion
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thin outer membrane that encloses the embryo
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location of thymus
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located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity
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location of pituitary
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hangs from the infundibulum below the hypothalamus, which is part of the brain
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psoriasis
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common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back, or buttocks
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lupus erythematosus
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autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk
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hypnotic
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depresses the central nervous system and usually produces sleep
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sedative
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depresses the central nervous system to produce calm and diminished responsiveness without producing sleep
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scotoma
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aka blind spot, is an abnormal area of absent or depressed vision surrounded by an area of normal vision
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osteoarthritis
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wear-and-tear arthritis, most commonly associated with aging
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rheumotoid arthritis
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chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked
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gouty arthritis
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aka gout, is a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints
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hyperhidrosis
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is a condition of sweating in one area or over the whole body
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diaphoresis
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is profuse sweating
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ascending tracts
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towards the brain
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descending tracts
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away from the brain
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proctoplasty
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is the surgical repair of the rectum
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proctopexy
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is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ
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pediculosis capitis
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head lice
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pediculosis corporis
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body lice
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pediculosis pubis
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pubic lice
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pediculosis pedis
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foot lice
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pap smear
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is an exfoliative biopsy for the detection of conditions that can be early indicators of cervical cancer
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pyloric sphincter
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is the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine
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complement
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group of proteins, that mark foreign invaders and attracts phagocytes to destroy these antigens
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interferon
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group of proteins, that specialize in fighting viruses by slowing or stopping their multiplication
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tests for osteoporosis
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ultrasonic home density testing
dual x-ray absorptiometry (most accurate) |
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thrombus
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is a blood clot attached to the interior walls of an artery or vein
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aneurysm
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is a localized weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, of the wall of an artery
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embolus
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is a foreign object that is circulating in the blood
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hypercapnia
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is the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood
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hypoxemia
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is a condition of having below-normal oxygen levels in the body tissues and cells
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lou gherig's disease
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is a rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles
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heparin
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is released in response to an injury, is an anticoagulant
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histamine
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is released in response to allergens, causes the signs of an allergic response, including itching and increased mucus secretion
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anabolism
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is the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients
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catabolism
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is the breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide
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hemoglobin
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the iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes
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fibrinogen
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are the clotting proteins found in plasma
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DNA
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is packaged in a chromosome as two spiraling strands that twist together to form a double helix
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mydriatic drops
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are medicated drops placed into the eyes that produce temporary paralysis (dialation)
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staphylococci
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a group of about 30 species of bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters resembling grapes
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malleus
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aka hammer, of the auditory ossicles
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oxytocin
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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
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tay-sachs disease
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is a fatal genetic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance build up in tissues and nerve cells in the brain
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conn's syndrome
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is a disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone
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dysplasia
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is abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs
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esotropia
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aka crosseyes, is strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of one or both eyes
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exotropia
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aka walleye, is stabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other
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myelopathy
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describes any pathological change or disease in the spinal cord/bone
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hyperproteinuria
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high protein level in urine
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pathogen
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is a disease-producing microorganism such as a virus
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atrophy
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means weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures
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myopia
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nearsightedness, is a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina
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pulmonologist
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is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and associated tissues
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pyro
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fever or fire
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bruxism
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grinding of teeth at night
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arterionecrosis
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tissue death of artery
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empyema
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a collection of pus within a body cavity
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fimbriae
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are the fringed, finger-like extensions of this opening (fallopian tubes)
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cholecystalgia
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pain in the gallbladder
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pterygium
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is a benign growth on the cornea that can become large enough to distort vision
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subconjuctivial hemorrhage
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is bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera
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anxiolytic drug
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is administered to temporarily relieve anxiety and to reduce tension
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insulin
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converts glucose to glycogen for storage
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dystonia
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abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movements
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esophagogastricduodenoscopy
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endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract which includes the esophagus, stomach , and upper duodenum
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salpingitis
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inflammation of a fallopian tube
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polysomnography
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sleep apnea study
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metastasize
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is the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another
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