Medical Spelling Bee Words – Flashcards
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antihistamine
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a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds
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anesthesia
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loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness
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chromosome
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a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
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squelched
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subdued or overcome
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allergen
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any substance that can cause an allergy
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hypnotherapy
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the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy
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immunotherapy
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the treatment or prevention of disease by taking measures to increase immune system functioning (as by the administration of antibodies or hyposensitization)
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hyposensitization
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Decreased sensitivity
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anemia
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genus of terrestrial or lithophytic ferns having pinnatifid fronds
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astigmatism
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(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
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astringents
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Liquid that helps remove the excess oil in the skin
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autoimmunity
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production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body
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bronchial
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relating to or associated with the bronchi
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bronchoconstriction
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Constriction, or blockage, of the bronchi that lead from the trachea to the lungs.
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bronchodilator
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a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
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bruxism
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involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep
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caries
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soft decayed area in a tooth
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cerebellum
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a major division of the vertebrate brain
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cerumen
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earwax
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conjunctivitis
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pinkeye; inflammation of the _________
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corticosteroids
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Steroid hormones secreted from the adrenal cortex. The two major classes are teh mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids. Aldosterone is the principal mineralocorticoid, and cortisol is the principal glucorcorticoid.
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arteriosclerosis
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sclerosis of the arterial walls
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decongestants
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drugs that reduce congestion or swelling, especially of the upper or lower respiratory tract
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diabetes mellitus
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diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria
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diaphragm
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a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens
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dyslexia
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impaired ability to learn to read
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electroencephalogram
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a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain
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eczema
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generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin
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enuresis
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inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination
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epiglottis
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a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing
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epistaxis
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nosebleed
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Eustachian tube
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either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx
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frenulum
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attaches tongue to the floor of the mouth
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gastroenteritis
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inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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glucagon
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a hormone secreted by the pancreas
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naprosyn
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a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain
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gluteus maximus
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the outermost of the three gluteal muscles
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glycemic index
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a measure of how the ingestion of a particular food affects blood glucose levels
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glycogen
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one form in which body fuel is stored
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glycosylated
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descriptive of molecules to which sugar groups have been added
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hemoglobin
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a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color
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gurney
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a metal stretcher with wheels
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hemangioma
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benign angioma consisting of a mass of blood vessels
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hematoma
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a localized swelling filled with blood
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heredity
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the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
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histamine
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amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels
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hydrocortisone
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an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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hyperglycemia
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abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
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hyperopia
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abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
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hypoglycemia
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abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
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islet cells
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Cells produces insulin & glucagon
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ketoacidosis
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acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies
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acidosis
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abnormally high acidity (excess hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues
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ketones
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Fragments formed by the tissues during incomplete use of fat for energy, and released into the blood.
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lacrimal glands
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located on the underside of the upper eyelid just above the outer corner of each eye; secretes lacrimal fluid (tears)
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laparoscopy
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laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes)
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lunula
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the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
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malocclusion
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(dentistry) a condition in which the opposing teeth do not mesh normally
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melanin
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insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
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mucous membrane
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mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
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mucus
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protective secretion of the mucous membranes
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myopia
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(ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability
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nausea
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disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
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nebulizer
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device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
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nephropathy
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a disease affecting the kidneys
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nicotine
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an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco
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oncologist
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doctor for treating cancer and tumors
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otitis media
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inflammation of the middle ear
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otolaryngologist
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a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
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palate
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the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities
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papillae
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small rough elevations on tongue and roof of mouth; contain taste buds
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endocrinologist
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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system
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pilomotor reflex
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reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
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pinna
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the externally visible cartilaginous structure of the external ear
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platelets
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tiny, disk-shaped bodies in the blood, important in blood clot formation
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pneumonia
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respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
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polydipsia
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excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
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polyphagia
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excessive eating, in multiple sittings
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polyuria
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excessive secretion of urine
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prosthesis
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corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
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pulmonary
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relating to or affecting the lungs
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retinopathy
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disease of the retina
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rheumatologist
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a physician specializing in rheumatic diseases
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rhinovirus
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any of a group of picornaviruses that are responsible for many upper respiratory infections
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sclera
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whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball
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scoliosis
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an abnormal lateral curve to the vertebral column
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sebaceous glands
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oil glands in the skin
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sebum
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the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands
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seizure
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the taking possession of something by legal process
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sphenopalatine
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This branch of the maxillary artery supplies the nasal cavity and anterior hard palate.
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ganglioneuroma
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tumor is composed solely of mature Schwann cells and mature ganglion cells
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sternutation
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a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
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suture
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thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
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tinnitus
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a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears
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tonsillectomy
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surgical removal of the palatine tonsils
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tragus
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a small cartilaginous flap in front of the external opening of the ear
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tympanotomy
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incision into the eardrum
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myringotomy
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surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear)
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umbilical cord
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membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
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urinalysis
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(medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)
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urticaria
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an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
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varicella zoster
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Chicken Pox
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vitreous body
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the clear colorless transparent jelly that fills the posterior chamber of the eyeball
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zoonosis
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an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
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pediatric
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of or relating to the medical care of children
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allergist
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a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies
