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Anesthesiology
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Administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation
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Dermatology
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Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Emergency Medicine
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Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action
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Family practice
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Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
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Internal Medicine
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Diagnosis of disorders and treatment with drugs
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Ophthalmology
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Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
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Pathology
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Diagnosis and the cause and nature of disease
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Pediatrics
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Diagnosis and treatment of childrens disorders
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Psychiatry
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diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
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Radiology
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Diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and MRI
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Surgery
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Treatment by manual or operative methods
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Allergist
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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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anesthesiologist
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treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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cardiologist
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treatment of heart disease
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cardiovascular surgeon
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Surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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Colorectal surgeon
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Surgery on the colon and rectum
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dermatologist
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treatment of skin disorders
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emergency practitioner
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Primary care and treatment for families on a continuing basis
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gastroenterologist
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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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geriatrician
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Treatment of diseases of old age
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gynecologist
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Surgery and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system
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hematologist
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treatment of blood disorders
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infectious disease specialist
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treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms
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internist
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Comprehensive care for adults in an office or hospital setting
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nephrologist
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treatment of kidney diseases
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neurologist
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treatment of nerve disorders
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neurosurgeon
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Surgery of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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obstetrician
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treatment of pregnant woman, delivery of babies
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oncologist
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Diagnosis and medical treatment of malignant and benign tumors
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ophthalmologist
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Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
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orthopedist
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surgical treatment of bones, joints, and muscles
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otolaryngologist
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treatment of ear, nose, and throat
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pathologist
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Diagnosis of diseases by analysis of cells
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pediatrician
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treatment of diseases of children
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physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
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treatment to restore function after illness
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psychiatrist
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treatment of metal disorders
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pulmonologist
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treatment of lung disease
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radiologist
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Examination of x-ray images to determine a diagnosis; includes interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies as well
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radiation oncologist
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treatment of diseases with high-energy radiation
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rheumatologist
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treatment of joint and muscle disorders
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thoracic surgeon
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Surgery on chest organs
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urologist
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Surgery on the urinary tract
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What is the name of the Medical specialist that performs and esophagoscopy and colonoscopy?
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gastroenterologist
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What is the name of the medical specialist that does blood cell count; bone marrow biopsy?
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hematologst
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What is the name of the medical specialist that performs ultrasound examination of the heart; angioplasty?
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cardiologist
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What is the name of the medical specialist that performs skin testing to determine sensitivity to antigens?
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allergist
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what is the name of the medical specialist that tests serum (blood) level of hormones?
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endocrinologist
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what is the name of the medical specialist that does vision tests; retinoscopy?
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ophthalmologist
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A medical specialist that places a catheter and IV line insertion for sedation during surgery is called?
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anesthesiologist
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a medical specialist that performs pap smears ; hysterectomy is called?
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gynecologist
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What is the difference between Ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease?
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Both of these conditions are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with similar symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bleeding from the rectum. Ulcerative colitis is confined to the colon, Crohns commonly affects that last part of the small intestine and may involve other areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Causes of both IBD are unknown.
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esthesi/o
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sensation
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gastr/o
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stomach
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ger/o
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old age
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gynec/o
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woman/female
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hemat/o
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blood
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iatr/o
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treatment by a physician or with medicines
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iatrogenic illness
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is produced unexpectedly by a treatment
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Lymphadenopathy
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the presence of malignant cells in the lymph nodes
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nephrostomy
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a catheter (tube) is inserted into the kidney for drainage of fluid
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Neuroalgia
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nerve pain
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nosocomial
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infection aquired during hospitalization
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Comi/o
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to care for
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obstetr/o
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midwife
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odont/o
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tooth
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nos/o
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disease
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onc/o
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tumor
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what is the difference between an optician and and optometrist?
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optician: grinds lenses and fits glasses but do not examine eyes, prescribe corrective lenses lenses or treat eye diseases
Optometrist: examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses but cannot treat eye diseases |
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orth/o
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straight
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ot/o
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ear
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path/o
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disease
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ped/o
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child
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periodontist
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Gums
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endodontist
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Root canal therapy ( the root canal is the inner part of a tooth containing blood vessels and nerves)
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pedodontist
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children dentist
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prosthodontist
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Replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances (PROSTH/O= artifical replacement)
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rheumat/o
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flow, fluid
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rhin/o
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nose
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rhinorrhea
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discharge from the nose
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thorac/o
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chest
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thoractomy
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incision of the chest
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ur/o
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urinary tract
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vascul/o
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blood vessels
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Acute myocardial ischemia
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Sudden decrease in blood flow to the heat muscle
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angina
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Sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in blood supply to heart muscle. Also called angina pectoris (PECT/O means chest)
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antiarrhythmic
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Pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats
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anitcoagulant
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drug that prevents clotting
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coronary angiogram
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x-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart
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diuretic
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Drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid (as urine) to leave the body. Diuretics remove fluid from the blood and are used to treat hypertension. DIA-mean complete
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hypertension
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high blood pressure
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myocardial infarction
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heart attack. Area of dead tissue surrounding the heart.
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nitroglycerin
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Nitroglycerin spray and tablets are used to treat episodes of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart).
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Spasm
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involuntary, sudden muscle contraction
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Ventricular arrhythmias
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abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful menstrual flow
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anemic
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lacking in blood (red blood cells)
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fibroids
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benign growth of muscle tissue in the uterus
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leiomyomas
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Benign tumor derived from smooth (involuntary) muscle and most often of the uterus. LEIOMY/O-means smooth, visceral, or involuntary.
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menorrhagia
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excessive bleeding from the uterus during the time of menstruation
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sonogram
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Record of sound waves after they bounce off organs in the body; an ultra sound or echogram
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ultrasound
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Sound waves with greater frequency than can be heard by the human ear. This energy is used to detect abnormalities by beaming the waves into the body and recording echoes that reflect off tissues
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chemotherapy
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treatment with drugs. most often used in treating cancer
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diagnosis
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Complete knowledge of patients condition
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fatigue
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state of exhaustion or loss of strength
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hepatic
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Pertaining to the liver
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Hodgkin's disease
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malignant tumor of the lymph nodes
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lymphadenopathy
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DIsease of the lymph nodes
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mediastinal
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Pertaining to the MEDIASTINUM
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MRI
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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needle biopsy
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removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin
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prognosis
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Prediction as to the outcome of an illness or treatment
GNOSIS-Knowledge |
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radiotherapy
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treatment of disease (cancer) with high energy x-rays or particles such as photons and protons. Also called radiation therapy.
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dysuria
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Painful or difficult urination
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hematuria
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abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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lithotripsy
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Process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations. Also called extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy ESWL.
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renal calculus
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kidney stone
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symptoms
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A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the
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ureter
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One of the two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary bladder
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abdominal
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Pertaining to the abdomen. Space below the chest that contains organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and gall bladder. The abdomen lies between the diaphragm and the pelvis
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anemic
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Pertaining to anemia
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barium
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Substance used as a radiopaque (x-rays cannot pass through it) contrast medium for x-ray examination of the digestive tract.
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dyspepsia
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Painful digestion
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gastrectomy
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Excision (removal) of the stomach
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gastroscopy
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visual examination of the stomach
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hematemesis
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vomiting of the blood
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ulcer
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Sore or defect in the surface of an organ. Ulcers (hollowed-out spaces) are produced by he destruction of tissue.
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upper GI series
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Barium is swallowed and x-ray images are taken of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
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aorta
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Largest artery, which lead from the lower left chamber of the heart to arteries all over the body
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carcinoma
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Cancerous tumor
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CT scan
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computer tomography; series of x-ray images showing organs in cross section (transverse view). Also called a CAT SCAN.
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hilum
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Depression at that part of the organ where blood vessels and nerves enter
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lateral
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Pertaining to the side
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mediastinal
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pertaining to the mediastinum
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posteroanterior
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Pertaining to direction from back to front
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pulmonary artery
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Artery carrying blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
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callus
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bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of fractured bone. Also, painless thickening of skin cells in areas of external pressure or friction.
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femur
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Thigh bone.
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fibula
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Smaller lower leg bone
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fixation
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Act of holding, sewing, or fastening a part in a fixed position.
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fracture
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breaking a bone
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intra-abdominal
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pertaining to within the abdomen
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pelvis
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lower part of the trunk of the body including the hip bone, tail bone, and sacrum (lower back bones)
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antihypertensive
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a drug that reduces high blood pressure
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arteriovenous fistula
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an abnormal communication between an artery and a vein. It can also be created surgically to provide access for hemodialysis.
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chronic
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lasting a long time
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hemodialysis
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Use of a kidney machine to filter blood to remove waste materials such as urea. Blood leaves the body, enter the machine, and is carried back to the body through a catheter (tube).
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hypertension
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High blood pressure
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hypotension
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Low blood pressure.
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hypotensive
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Pertaining to low blood pressure or a person with low blood pressure.
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insulin pump
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Portable battery powered device that delivers insulin through the abdominal wall in measured amounts.
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polydipsia
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excessive thirst
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polyuria
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Excessive urination
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type 1 diabetes mellitus
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lack of insulin is being produced by the body
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acute
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sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time
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aura
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a strange sensation coming before more definite symptoms of illness. An aura often precedes a migraine headache, warning the patient that an attack is beginning.
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cephalgia
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headache
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dilation
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Widening
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migraine
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Attack of headache, usually on one side of the head, cause by changes in blood vessel size and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
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scotoma
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defect in vision in a defined area (blind spot)
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unilateral
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Pertaining to one side
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vasoconstrictor
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drug that narrows blood vessels, especially small arteries.
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A doctor who takes care of patients practices________medicine.
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clinical
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A medical professional who grinds lenses and fills prescriptions for eye glasses is a/an______________.
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optician
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A doctor who reads biopsy samples and performs autopsies is a/an_____________.
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pathologist
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A medical professional who can examine eyes and prescribe eye glasses but who cannot treat eye disorders is a/an________________.
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Optometrist
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Which medical specialist would you consult for arthritis?
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rheumatologist
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Which medical specialist would you consult for otitis media?
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otolaryngologist
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Which medical specialist would you consult for a cerebrovascular accident?
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neurologist
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Which medical specialist would you consult for a coronary artery blockages (bypass surgery)?
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cardiovascular surgeon
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Which medical specialist would you consult for viral and bacterial diseases?
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infectious disease specialist
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-ectomy
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excision (resection, removal); process of cutting out
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-tomy
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incision, process of cutting into
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nephrostomy
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opening from the kidney to the outside of the body
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laryngeal
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pertaining to the voicebox
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Removal of a nerve
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neurectomy
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Pertaining to producing a disease
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pathogenic
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Opening of the large intestine to the outside of the body
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Colostomy
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Removal of the large intestine
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colectomy
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Rectocele
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hernia (protrusion) of the rectum into the vagina
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Laparotomy
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incision of the abdomen. A surgeon makes a large incision across the abdomen to examine and operate on its organs.
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-cele
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hernia, protrusion
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-genic
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pertaining to or producing
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-osis
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abnormal condition
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treats health problems associated with the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine.
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chiropractor
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Prepares materials (crowns, bridges) for use by a dentist
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dental laboratory technician
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Works with people who have hearing problems by using testing devices to measure hearing loss.
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Audiologist
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Provides preventive dental care and teaches the practice of good oral hygeine
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dental hygienist
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Collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions
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blood bank technologist
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Aids in the delivery of anesthesia during surgery
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nurse anesthetist
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Assists a dentist with dental problems
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dental assistant
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Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures
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diagnostic medical sonographer
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Plans nutrition programs and supervises the preparation and serving of meals
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dietitian, nutritionist
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Performs tests to examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells
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clinical laboratory technician
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