Chapter 3- Medical Terminology – Flashcards
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blood
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The suffix Emina means
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dilate
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The medical term for expanding or opening wider is
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apnea
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the medical term for lack of or absence of breathing is
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tissue
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the medical term for groups of cells with the same function is
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cell
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the medical term for the basic unit of body structure is
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menarche
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The medical term for the time when menstruation begins is
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meopause
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the medical term for the time when menstruation stops is
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reflex
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The medical term for an involuntary movement is
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paraplegia
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The medical term for paralysis from the waist down is
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quadriplegia
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the medical term for paralysis from the neck down is
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tonsillectomy
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the medical term for removal of the tonsils is
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hemiplegia
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the medical term for paralysis on one side of the body is
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internal rotation
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the medical term for turning the joint inward is
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supination
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the medical term for turning upward is
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atrophy
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the medical term for a decrease in size or a wasting is
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extension
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the medical term for straightening of a body part is
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abduction
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the medical term for moving a body part away from the body is
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flexion
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the medical term for bending a body part is
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pronation
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the medical term for turning downward is
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dorsiflexion
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the medical term for bending backward is
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contracture
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the medical term for the abnormal shortening of a muscle is
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adduction
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the medical term for moving a body part toward the body is
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anorexia
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the medical term for loss of appetite is
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gavage
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the medical term for moving a body part toward the body is
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edema
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the medical term fro swelling of body with water is
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dysuria
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the medical term for painful or difficult urination
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glucosuria
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the medical term for sugar in the urine is
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bedsore
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the medical term for a decubitits ulcer, a pressure sore is
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deodorant
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the medical term for a preparation that mask and controls body odor is
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inflammation
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the word element -itis means
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blood
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the word element hema, hemo means
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uterus
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the word element hyster means
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breast
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the word element mast means
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stomach
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the word element gastro means
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muscle
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the word element myo means
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incision
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the word element otomy means
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tumor
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the word element oma means
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vein
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the word element phlebo means
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air, lung
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the word element pneumo means
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gland
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the word element adeno means
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pain
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the word element algia, algesia means
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heart
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the word element cardio means
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skull
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the word element cranio
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surgical removal
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the word element ectomy means
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within, inner, on the inside
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the word element endo means
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vomitin
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the word element emesis means
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cut
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the word element cise means
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puncture
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the word element centesis means
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kidney
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the word element renal means
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after
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the word element post means
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condition of
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the word element osis means
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nose
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the word element rhino means
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mouth
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the word element stomato means
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above
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the word element super means
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vesicotomy
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the medical term for incision of the bladder is
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red skin
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erythema refers to
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superficial
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the opposite of deep is
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hypertension
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high blood pressure is referred to as
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new growth
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neoplasm refers to
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abdomen
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the cavity between diaphragm and the floor of the pelvis in which the stomach, intestines, etc. are located is called
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excise
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to cut or remove surgically is called
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abortion
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the expulsion of a nonviable fetus prior to term, either involuntary or induced is called
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achilles tendon
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the tendon that connects the muscles at the back of the calf to the bone of the heel is called
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acidosis
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a chemical imbalance in the blood marked by an excess of acid, sometimes affecting diabetics and possibly leading to a diabetic coma is called
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acne
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a common eruptive skin disorder resulting from the clogging or inflammation of the sebaceous glands is called
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acromegaly
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a disorder of the pituitary gland which is characterized by an enlarged head, hands, or feet is called
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acrophobia
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a fear of height is called
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acupuncture
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an oriental art of medicine in which needles are inserted into the skin to relieve pain or treat diseases is called
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adams-stokes disease
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a temporary loss of consciousness caused by the failure of the heart to miss a beat is called
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addiction
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the compulsive use of a drug or other substance for other than a medical reason is called
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adenoid
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an enlarged lymphoid growth behind the pharynx is called
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adenotonsillectomy
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a "T and A" operation is called
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adrenaline, epinephrine
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an adrenal hormone that acts to stimulate the heart, dialte the blood vessels, and relax bronchial smooth muscles is called
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albuminuria
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the presence of protein in the urine is called
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bell's palsy
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facial paralysis resulting from a lesion of the facial nerve is called
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hay fever, allergic rhinitis
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an annual recurring inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes which is normally caused by pollen is called
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allergic shock, anaphylactic shock
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a violent shock recation, often accompanies by a rash, resulting from an oversenitivity reacion to a foreign substance such as medication or an insect bite is called
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alveoli
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air sacs that are situated in the lungs are called
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ambulatory
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a patient that is able to walk is considered
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blister
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a small rounded sac, especially on the skin containing fluid matter, often resulting from injury, friction, or scalding is called
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amputate
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to rmoive surgically by cutting, as a gangrenous limb is called
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anemia
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a deficiency in the amount or quality of red blood corpuscles or of hemoglobin in the blood is called
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anesthesiologist
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a physician that specializes in the study and administration of anesthetics is called
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aneurysm
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a localized dilation of the wall of an artery, forming a pulsating sac and ususally accompanied with pain is called
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anorexia nervosa
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an emotional disturbance, characterized by aversion to food and resulting emaciation is called
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antidote
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anything that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a poison is called
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anxiety reaction
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neurosis characterized chiefly by anxiety unrelated to any apparent cause is called
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appendectomy
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a surgical removal of the appendix is called a
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arteriogram
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an x-ray picture of an artery is called
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arteriosclerosis
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a thickening or hardening of the walls of an artery, with impairment of blood circulation is called
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arthritis
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inflammation of a joint, characterized by pain, swelling and tenderness is called
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aspirate
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a withdraw by suction is called to
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assimilation
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the procsess by which digestive food is made an intergral part of solid or fluids of an organism is called
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astigmatism
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distored vision caused by an uneven curvature of the cornea is called
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athletes foot
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ringworm of the foot, caused by a parasitic fungus is called
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atrophy
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the wasting or withering of a body or any other part as from disease or lack of use is called
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audiologist
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one who specializes in the treatment of those with hearing problems is called a
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aura
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a temporary sensory perception that occurs just before the onset of an epileptic convulsion or migraine headache is called
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autism
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mental disorder of children, marked by lack of response to external activites is called
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autopsy
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The postmorten examination of a person to determine the real cause of death is called a
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botulism
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a poisoning caused by eating spoiled or improperly prepared or canned food and characterized by acute gastrointestial and nervous disorders is called
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breach presentation
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a birth when the baby is positioned to present the buttocks first instead of the head first is called
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchial tube, characterized by coughing, chest pain, and fever is called
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bulimia
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a disorder involving overating folled by self-induced vomitin is called
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bursitis
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inflammation of any of the fulid-filled sacs within the body that tend to lessen friction between moval parts is called
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cardiac arrest
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a stoppin of the hartbeat is called
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cardiologist
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a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treament of heart hiseas is called
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chronic
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occurring gradually over an extended period of time as a disease, is referred to as
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harelip, cleft lip
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a genetic defect in which the upper lip is completely joined is called
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colitis
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the inflammation of the colon is called
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depilatory
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a chemical product capable of removing or loosening hair is called
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dermatologist
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a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treament of disorders of the skin is called a
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electromyogram
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a graph recording the electrical activity of a muscle is called
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etiologist
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a physician specializing in studying the causes of diseases is called
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cryosurgery
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a freezing of the skin is called
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gestation, pregnancy
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the total period of pregnacy from conception to birth is
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hallucinogen
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a drug or chemical capable of inducing hallucilations
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hematoma
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a blood tumor is called
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herpes simplex
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a virus that causes cold sores and other skin conditions in humans is called
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immunologist
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a physician or specialist in the study of immunity is called
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labyrinthitis
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inflammation of hte labyrinth of the inner ear, usually distrubing the sense of equilibrium is called
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lymphangiogram
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the visualization by x-ray of lymph nodes after injection of an opaque fluid is called
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mammography
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a specialized x-ray examination of the breasts is called
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oncologist
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a physician specializing in the diagnosos and treament of tumors is called
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otitis media
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the inflammation of the middle ear is called
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postpartum
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after childbirth is referred to as
