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92 Cards in this Set
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plantar
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pertaining to the sole of the foot
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection; commonly called a sore throat
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osteoarthritis
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noninflammatory type of arthritis resulting in degeneration of the bones and joints, especially those bearing weight
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hysterectomy
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surgical removal of the uterus
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstrual flow
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rhinitis
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inflammation of the nose
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cryosurgery
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exposing tissues to extreme cold in order to destroy them. Used in treating malignant tumors and to control pain and bleeding
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apnea
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not breathing
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audiologist
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specialist that provides a comprehensive array of services related to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing impairment and its associated communication disorders
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dermatology
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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the integumentary system
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obstetrics
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branch of medicine that treats women during pregnancy and childbirth, and immediately after childbirth
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urology
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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the urinary system and male reproductive system
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enteric
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pertaining to the small intestine
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anemia
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reduction in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or amount of hemoglobin in the blood; results in less oxygen reaching the tissues
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ophthalmology
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process of examining the interior of the eyes using an ophthalmoscope
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aphonia
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no voice
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bronchoscopy
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using the bronchoscope to visualize the bronchi
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bradycardia
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abnormally slow heart rate, below 60
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myocardial
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pertaining to the heart muscle
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ulnar
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pertaining to the ulna
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cyanotic
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pertaining to being blue
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hypertrophy
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excessive nourishment or development
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thrombocytopenia
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too few clotting cells
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syncope
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fainting
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pharyngeal
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pertaining to the pharynx
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leukocyte
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also called white blood cells
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carcinoma
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tumor cancer
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cardiomegaly
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abnormally elarged heart
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antibiotic
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'against life', drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
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fetal
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pertaining to the fetus
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vasectomy
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surgical removal of the vas deferens
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dyspnea
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difficult or labored breating
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decongestant
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substance that reduces nasal congestion and swelling
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tonsillectomy
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surgical removal of the tonsils
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cystitis
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inflammation of the bladder
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pulmonologist
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a physician specialized in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
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endocrinology
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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the endocrine system
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myelocele
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protrusion of the spinal cord (bone marrow)
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neurologist
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physician who specialized in disorders of the nervous system
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laryngoscopy
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examination of the interior of the larynx with a lighted instrument called a laryngoscope
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cephalic
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pertaining to the head
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dermatome
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instrument for cutting the skin or thin transplants of skin
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hydrophobia
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fear of water
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thrombophlebitis
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inflammation of a vein that results in the formation of blood clots within the vein
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nasal cannula
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two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose
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hematuria
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condition of blood in the urine
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costal
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pertaining to the ribs
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metacarpal
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pertaining to the hand bones
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erythrocyte
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also called red blood cells (RBCs); contain hemoglobin, an iron-containing pigment that binds oxygen in order to transport it to the cells of the body
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angioplasty
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surgical repair of blood vessels
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distal
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directional term meaning located farthest from the point of attachment to the body
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retinal
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pertaining to the retina
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arthroplasty
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surgical repair of the joint
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mammogram
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x-ray record of the breast
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cardiology
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the branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the cardiovascular system
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gynecologist
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a physician specialized in treating conditions and diseases of the female reproductive system
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pathology
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the branch of medicine specializing in studying how disease affects the body
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dyspepsia
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indigestion
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gastroenterology
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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the gastrointestinal system
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dorsal
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directional term meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body
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gluteal
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pertaining to the buttocks
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vertigo
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dizziness
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oximetry
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process of measuring oxygen
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caudal
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pertaining to the tail
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hematuria
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condition of blood in the urine
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epistaxis
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nosebleed
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aneurysm
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weakness in the wall of an artery that results in localized widening of the artery
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duodenum
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the first section of small intestines
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lithotripsy
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destroying or crushing kidney stones in the bladder or urethra with a device called a lithotriptor
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rhinorrhea
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watery discharge from the nose, especially with allergies or a cold, runny nose
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gastritis
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inflammation of the stomach
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amniocentesis
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puncturing of the amniotic sac using a needle and syringe for the purpose of withdrawing amniotic fluid for testing; can assist in determining fetal maturity, development, and genetic disorders
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anticonvulsant
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medication to prevent or relieve convulsions
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proximal
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directional term meaning located closest to the point of attachment to the body
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ophthalmoscope
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instrument to view inside the eye
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cholecystectomy
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surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholesyst-)
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mastectomy
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surgical removal of the breast
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salpingitis
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inflammation of the fallopian tube; inflammation of the eustachian tube
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neurology
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branch of medicine specializing in conditions of the nervous system
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otoscopy
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examination of the ea canal, eardrum, and outer ear using the otoscope
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hypoglycemia
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condition of having a low sugar level in the blood
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the appendix
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atrophy
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without nourishment or development
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bronchospasm
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an involuntary muscle spasm in the bronchi
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otitis media
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commonly referred to as middle ear infection; seen frequently in children
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otalgia
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ear pain
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tachycardia
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abnormally fast heart rate; over 100 bpm
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cryptorchidism
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failure of one or both of testes to descend into scrotal sac before birth; surgical procedure called orchiopexy may be required to bring testes down into scrotum permanently; also called undescended testicle
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oophorectomy
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surgical removal of an ovary
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cerebrovascular
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pertaining to the cerebrum and blood vessels
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nasogastric
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pertaining to the nose and stomach
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bradykinesia
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slow movement
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