HOSA Medical Spelling Words 1-100 Alternate – Flashcards
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1. acidosis
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excessive acidity of body fluids
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2. acromion
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Outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder.
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3. adenoma
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a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin
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4. aldosterone
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a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland
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5. alkalosis
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abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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6. alveolus
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a bony socket in the alveolar ridge that holds a tooth
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7. anesthesia
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loss of feeling or sensation resulting from ether, chloroform, novocaine, etc.
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8. aneurysm
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the balooning out of an artery wall at a point where it has grown weak
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9. angiogram
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an x-ray of blood vessels following injection with radio-opaque material
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10. ankylosis
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abnormal adhesion and rigidity of the bones of a joint
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11. anorexia
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a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
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12. anticoagulant
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medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
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13. antispasmodic
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agent that prevents muscle spasms
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14. aphagia
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inability to swallow
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15. aphasia
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loss of speech due to injury or illness
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16. apnea
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Temporary cessation of breathing
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17. appendectomy
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surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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18. arrhythmia
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Abnormal heart rhythm
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19. ascites
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accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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20. asepsis
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absence of pathogens
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21. ataxia
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inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements
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22. bacteriostasis
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inhibition of the growth of bacteria
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23. basilic
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royal, prominent, important
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24. belladonna
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an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally
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25. biodegradable
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capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
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26. biorhythms
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inner rhythms that appear to control a variety of biologic processes
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27. botulism
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food poisoning from ingesting botulin
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28. bradycardia
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slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats per minute
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29. bromopnea
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offensive breath, syn.= halitosis
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30. bronchiectasis
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abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus
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31. bronchoscopy
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visual examination of the bronchi
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32. bruxism
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involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
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33. bulla
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Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
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34. bysma
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plug or tampon
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35. calcaneus
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heel bone
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36. carcinomatosis
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widespread metastasis of cancer
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37. catabolism
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breakdown of more complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
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38. cerebrovascular
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pertaining to the blood vessels of the brain
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39. cerumen
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a soft yellow wax secreted by glands in the ear canal
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40. chiropractor
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specialist in chiropractic
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41. cholinergic
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Referring to cells that use acetylcholine as their synaptic transmitter.
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42. chyme
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mixture of stomach fluids and food produced in the stomach by contracting stomach muscles
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43. circumcision
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the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite
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44. cirrhosis
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chronic disease charaterized by degeneration of liver tissue most oftern caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency (cirrho = yellow)
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45. coagulation
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The process of blood clotting
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46. colostomy
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a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
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47. croup
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an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough
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48. cyanosis
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bluish color of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood
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49. cystocele
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Hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina
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50. decubitus
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bedsore
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51. defibrillation
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application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
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52. deglutition
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Swallowing
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53. diaphoresis
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profuse sweating
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54. diastole
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relaxation phase of the heartbeat
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55. diaphysis
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shaft of a long bone
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56. diplopia
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double vision
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57. dysentery
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an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
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58. dysplasia
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abnormal tissue development
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59. dyspnea
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difficult or labored respiration
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60. dysuria
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painful or difficult urination
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61. embryo
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An organism in the earliest stage of development
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62. emphysema
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disease in which the tissues of the lungs lose elasticity, making breathing very difficult
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63. empyema
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a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)
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64. enteritis
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inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine)
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65. epidemiology
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the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
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66. epiphysis
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each end of a long bone; the area beyond the epiphyseal plate
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67. episiotomy
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surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
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68. erythrocyte
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a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues
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69. expectorant
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a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing
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70. extravasation
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escape of blood from the blood vessel into the tissue
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71. exudate
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production of pus or serum
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72. fallectomy
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cutting away part of the fallopian tube
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73. fenestrated
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having an opening or hole
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74. fimbria
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finger-like projection at the free end of the uterine tube
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75. flatus
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gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus
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76. flocculation
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the process by which colloidal (i.e. clay-size) particles join together
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77. fontanel/fontanelle
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"soft spot" or joint in skull (cranium) of infants before bones have fused
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78. forensic
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related to the law or debate
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79. frenulum
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Structure that attaches the undersurface of the tongue to the fleshy portion of the mouth
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80. fulgurant
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sever and sudden coming and going, like flash of light or shooting pain
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81. furuncle
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boil
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82. fusiform
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spindle shaped
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83. genicular
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relating to the knee
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84. gingiva
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soft tissue surrounding teeth
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85. glabella
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a smooth prominence of the frontal bone between and above the eyebrows
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86. gleet
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mucus discharge from urethra of patient with chronic gonorrhea
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87. glioma
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a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia
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88. glossocele
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swelling and protrusion of tongue as a result of disease of malformation
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89. glycerin
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sweet,colorless, oily substance used as a solvent and moisturizer in skin and body creams
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90. granulocyte
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granular leukocyte (white blood cell containing granules)
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91. grattage
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removal of morbid growths by rubbing with brush or harsh sponge
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92. gristle
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cartilage, especially when present in meat
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93. gryposis
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abnormal curvature of any body part, especially nails
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94. hematuria
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blood in the urine
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95. hemolysis
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Destruction of red blood cells
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96. hemophilia
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sex-linked recessive disorder defined by the absence of one or more proteins required for blood clotting
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97. hemoptysis
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coughing up blood from the respiratory tract
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98. hemorrhoid
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varicose vein in the rectal area, which may be internal or external
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99. hemostasis
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to stop or control bleeding
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100. hyaline
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histologic term referring to alteration within cells or extracellular space, which gives a distinctive appearance when chemically stained
