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20 Cards in this Set
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LABOUR
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Process of fetus being expelled from the uterus at full term.
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LEUKEMIA
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Abnormal increase of white blood cells in the body.
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MALIGNANT
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Tends to become worse and result in death.
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MENINGES
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Three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
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MENINGITIS
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Inflammation of fthe meninges.
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MISCARRIAGE
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Interruption of pregnancy prior to the fifth month.
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MYOCARDIUM
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Heart muscle.
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
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Damage to the heart muscle resulting from blocked or restricted coronary arteries (a.k.a. - MI)
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ORTHOPNEA
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Inability to breathe in a supine position.
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PALLOR
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A pale appearance to the skin.
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PARALYSIS
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Loss or impairment of the ability to move body parts.
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PARAPLEGIA
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Paralysis of the lower body and legs.
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PHLEBITIS
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Inflammation of a vein.
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PLACENTA
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Structure attached to the wall of the uterus that provides oxygen and nourishment to the unborn child, and is expelled shortly after birth.
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PNEUMONIA
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Infection that occurs when fluid and cells collect in the lungs.
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PNEUMOTHORAX
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Presence of air or gas in the thorax cavity.
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PROSTRATION
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Extreme exhaustion.
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PULSE
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The beat of the heart as felt through the walls of the arteries.
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QUADRIPLEGIA
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Paralysis affecting all four limbs.
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RIGOR MORTIS
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Stiffening of the muscles after death.
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