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actinic keratosis |
A precancerous skin lesion that occurs on sun damaged skin. ack-TIN-ick kerr-ah-TOH-sis |
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albinism |
A genetic condition characterized by deficiency or absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises due to amissing enzyme necessary for the production of melanin. AL-bih-niz-um |
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alopecia |
The partial or complete loss of hair, most commonly on the scalp, also known as baldness. al-oh-PEE-shee-ah |
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blepharoplasty |
Surgical reduction of the upper and lower eyelids by removing sagging skin, also know as a lid lift. BLEF-ah-roh-plas-tee |
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bulla |
A large blister that is usually more than 0.5 cm in diameter, plural, bullar BULL-ah |
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capillary hemangioma |
A soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark. KAP-uh-ler hee-man-jee-OH-mah |
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carbuncle |
A cluster of connected furuncles (boils). KAR-bung-kul |
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cellulitis |
An acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues. sell-you-LYE-tis |
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adbominocentesis |
The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid for diagnostic purpose. ab-dom-ih-noh-sen-TEE-sis |
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acronym |
A word formed form the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term. ACK-roh-nim |
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acute |
A condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration. |
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angiography |
The process of producing a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make the blood vessels visible. an-jee-OG-rah-fee |
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appendectomy |
Surgical removal of the appendix. ap-en-DECK-toh-mee |
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arteriosclerosis |
Abnormal harding of the walls of an artery or arteries. ar-tee-ree-oh-skleh-ROH-sis |
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arthralgia |
Pain in a joint or joints. ar-THRAL-jee-ah |
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colostomy |
The surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface. koh-LAHS-toh-mee |
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cyanosis |
Blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood. sigh-ah-NOH-sis |
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dermatologist |
A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin. der-mah-TOL-oh-jist |
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diagnosis |
The identification of a disease. dye-ag-NOH-sis |
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diarrhea |
The flow of frequent loose or watery stools dye-ah-REE-ah |
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edema |
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues. eh-DEE-mah |
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endarterial |
Pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery. end-ar-TEE-ree-al |
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eponym |
A disease, structure, operation, or procedure named for the person. EP-oh-nim |
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erthrocyte |
A mature red blood cell. eh-RITH-roh-sight |
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fissure |
A groove or cracklike sore of the skin, also a normal fold in the contours of the brain. FISH-ur |
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fistula |
An abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body. FIS-tyou-lah |
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gastralgia |
Pain in the stomach. gas-TRAL-jee-ah |
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gastritis |
Inflammation of the stomach. gas-TRY-tis |
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gastroenteritis |
Inglammation of the stomach and small imtestine. gas-troh-en-ter-EYE-tis |
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gastrosis |
Any abnormal condition or disease of the stomach. gas-TROH-sis |
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hemorrhage |
The loss of a large amount of blood in a short time. HEM-or-idj |
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hepatomegaly |
Abnormal enlargement of the liver. hep-ah-toh-MEG-ah-lee |
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hypertension |
Abnormally elevated blood pressure. high-per-TEN-shun |
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hypotension |
Lower-than-normal arterial blood pressure. high-poh-TEN-Shun |
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infection |
Invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism. in-FECK-shun |
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inflammation |
A localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues that is characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain. in-flah-MAY-shun |
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interstitial |
Between, but not within, the parts of a tissues. in-ter-STISH-al |
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intramuscular |
Within the muscle. in-trah-MUS-kyou-lar |
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laceration |
A torn, ragged wound. lass-er-AY-shun |
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lesion |
A pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury. LEE-zhun |
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malaise |
A feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection or other disease. mah-LAYZ |
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mycosis |
Any abnormal condition or disease caused by fungus. my-KOH-sis |
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myelopathy |
Any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord. my-eh-LOP-ah-thee |
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myopathy |
Any pathologic change or disease of the muscle tissue. my-OP-ah-thee |
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myorrhexis |
The rupture of a muscle. my-oh-RECK-sis |
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natal |
Pertaining to birth. NAY-tal |
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neonatology |
Study of disorders of the newborn. nee-oh-nay-TOL-oh-jee |
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neurorrhaphy |
Suturing together the ends of a severed nerve. new-ROR-ah-fee |
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otorhinolaryngology |
Study of the ears, nose, and throat. oh-toh-rye-noh-lar-in-GOL-oh-jee |
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palpation |
An examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts. pal-PAY-shun |
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palpitation |
A pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm. pal-pih-TAY-shun |
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pathology |
The study of all aspects of disease. pah-THOL-oh-jee |
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phalanges |
The bones of the fingers and toes. fah-LAN-jeez |
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poliomyelities |
A viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord. poh-lee-oh-my-eh-LYE-tis |
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prognosis |
A forecast, or prediction, of the probable course and outcome of a disorder. prog-NOH-sis |
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pyoderma |
Any acute, inflammatory pus-producing skin infection. pye-oh-DER-mah |
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pyrosis |
Discomfort due to the regurgitation of the stomach acid upward into the esophagus. pye-ROH-sis |
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remission |
The temporary, partial, or complete disappearance of the symptoms of a disease without having achieved a cure. |
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sign |
Objective evidence of disease, such as a fewer. |
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supination |
The act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward. soo-pih-NAY-shun |
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suppuration |
The formation or discharge of pus. sup-you-RAY-shun |
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arthrolysis |
The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint. ar-THOL-ih-sis |
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arthroscopy |
The visual examination of the internal structure of the joint. ar-THROS-koh-pee |
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autologous |
Originating within the individual. aw-TOL-uh-guss |
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chondroma |
A slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells. kon-DROH-mah |
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chondromalacia |
The abnormal softing of the cartilage. kon-droh-mah-LAY-shee-ah |
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comminuted fracture |
A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed. KOM-ih-newt-ed |
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compression fracture |
Occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself. |
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costochondritis |
An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum. kos-toh-kon-DRIGH-tis |
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craniostenosis |
A malformation of the skull due to the premature clisure of the cranial sutures. kray-nee-oh-steh-NOH-sis |
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crepitation |
The crackling sound heard when the ends if a broken bone move together. krep-ih-TAY-shun |
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dual x-ray absorptiometry |
A low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips that measure bone density. ab-sorp-shee-OM-eh-tree |
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fibrous dysplasia |
A bone disorder of unknown cause thar destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue. dis-PLAY-see-ah |
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hallux valgus |
An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base if the great toe, also known as a bunion. HAL-ucks VAL-guss |
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hemarthrosis |
Blood within a joint. hem-ar-THROH-sis |
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hemopoietic |
Pertaining to the formation of blood cells. hee-moh-poy-ET-ick |
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internal fixation |
A fracture treatment in which pins or a pkate is placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place. |
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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
An autoimmune disorder that affects children of 16 years of age or younger with symptons that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, sliwed growth, and fatigue. ROO-mah-toyd ar-THRIGH-tis |
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kyphosis |
An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side, also known as humpback or dowager's hump. kye-FOH-sis |
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laminectomy |
The surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra. lam-ih-NECK-toh-mee |
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lordosis |
An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of lumbar spine, also known as swayback. lor-DOH-sis |
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lumbago |
Pain in the lumbar region of the spine, also known as low back pain. lum-BAY-goh |
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malleolus |
The rounded bony protuberance on the tibia and fibula on the sides f each ankle joint. mal-LEE-oh-lus |
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manubrium |
The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum. mah-NEW-bree-um |
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metacarpals |
The five bones that form the palms of the hand. met-ah-KAR-palz |
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metatrsals |
The bones that form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached. met-ah-TAHR-salz |
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myeloma |
A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow. my-eh-LOH-mah |
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open fracture |
A break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin, also known as a compound fracture. |
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orthopedic surgeon |
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles, also known as an orthopedist. or-thoh-PEE-dick |
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orthotic |
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function. or-THOT-ick |
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osteitis |
Inflammation of the bone, also spellec ostitis. oss-tee-EYE-tis |
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osteoarthritis |
The type of arthritis characterized by wearing away of the articular cartilage within the joints and most commonly associated with aging, also known as wear-tear arthritis. oss-tee-oh-ar-THRIGH-tis |
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osteochondtoma |
A benign bony projection covered with cartilage. oss-tee-oh-kon-DROH-mah |
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osteoclasis |
The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity. oss-tee-OCK-lah-sis |
