Definitions

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The hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits is the:

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Gene

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Which term means pertaining to one side?

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Unilateral

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The study of tissue is known as:

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Histology

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In the term proximal, the root proxim means______ the point of origin.

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Near

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Bursitis is an ______of a bursa :

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Inflammation

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Which term means pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity, expecially the abdominal organs?

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Visceral

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What is the top or highest point called?

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Vertex

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The______, or frontal, plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.

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Coronal

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What term means to lose water from the body?

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Dehydrate

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Which plane vertically divides the body into unequal right and left sides?

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Sagittal

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The chemical name of a drug is:

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The formula of the drug

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Which of the following is a root that means behind

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Poster

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In the term inguinal the root inguin means:

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Groin

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A state of equilibrium maintained by the body is termed:

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Homeostasis

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Hairlike processes that project from epithelial cells are called:

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Cilia

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The root in the word dehydrate means:

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Water

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Fatty tissue throughout the body is called:

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Adipose

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The______ plane divides the body into Superior and inferior portions

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Transverse

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The most widespread and abundant of the body's tissue is:

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Connective

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A physician who specializes in the study of the skin is a:

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Dermatologist

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Agents that prevent or relieve itching are______ agents.

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Antipruritic

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When debridement is performed, what is done?

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Dead tissue is removed

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Which term is called prickly heat and is commonly seen in newborns and/or infants?

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Miliaria

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The______ is an intradermal test performed using a sterile, disposable multiple-puncture Lancet.

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Tine

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The term gangrene literally means:

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Eating sore

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The process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of the body, such as a finger or toe, is:

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Avulsion

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Varicella is a

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Contagious viral disease

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Candidiasis is caused by

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Yeast

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In the term anhidrosis, the root hidr means:

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Sweat

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Sebaceous glands produce

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Oil

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The medical term for bedsore is

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Decubitus

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A pigment that gives color to the skin is called

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Melanin

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In the term avulsion, the vuls means

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To pull

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In the term icteric, the root icter means

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Jaundice

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A common skin condition characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching, and thick dry scales is

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Psoriasis

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______ is also known as a mole.

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Nevus

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The sweat glands secrete sweat for cooling by

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Evaporation

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Dermomycosis is a skin condition caused by a

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Fungus

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In the term jaundice, the root jaund means

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Yellow

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Medical term meaning nearest midline or middle of the body is called

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Medial

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A sentence that cannot be separated into substance is different from Itself by ordinary chemical means.

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Element

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Is the watery interior of the cell

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Cytoplasm

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A negatively charged particle that revolves about the nucleus of an atom is called an

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Electron

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A chemical combination of two or more atoms that form a specific chemical compound

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Molecule

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The______vertically divides the body as it passes through the midline to form right path and left half

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Midsagittal plane

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A state of equilibrium that is maintained within the body's internal environment is called

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Homeostasis

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______Is neutral without an electrical charge

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Neutron

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The cell______ allows the passage of some substances but denies others

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Membrane

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A surgical procedure to remove acne scars, Nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles on the skin by using sandpaper, wire brushes, or other abrasive materials on anesthetized epidermis is called

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Dermabrasion

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A condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations ranging from blue-black to greenish-yellow is called a

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Ecchymosis

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Fingernails and toenails are composed of a hard protein substance called

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Keratin

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Common skin condition that is characterized by frequent episodes of redness itching and thick dry scales on the skin is called

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Psoriasis

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An inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to radiant energy such as x-rays UV light and sunlight is called

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Actinic dermatitis

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An______is a substance that is generally oily and nature. This substance is used for dry skin caused by aging, excessive bathing, or psoriasis.

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Emollient

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A flat brownish spot on the skin sometimes caused by exposure to the Sun and weather is called

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Lentigo AKA freckle

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The term somatotropic means pertaining to

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Stimulation of body growth

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The medical term that describes a person who was a round physical body form is

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Endomorph

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Which term means pertaining to the front side of the body abdomen and belly surface?

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Ventral

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______Is responsible for the cell's metabolism growth and reproduction

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Nucleus

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Is the complete set of genes and chromosomes tucked inside each of the body's trillions of cells.

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Genome

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Agents of prevent or relieve itching are______ agents

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Antipruritic

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Onychomycosis can be defined as

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A fungal nail infection

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A surface that is pulled or drawn tightly such as skin is called

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Taut

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The root integument means

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A covering

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The medical term tinea is also known as

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Ringworm

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The______test may be used to determine the level of chloride concentration on

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Sweat

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The separation or bursting open of a surgical wound is called

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Dehiscence

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Inflammation of the sweat glands is called

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Hidradenitis

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Another name for urticaria is

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Hives

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A chronic skin disorder characterized by scaly and itching rashes

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Eczema

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The tine, heaf or mantoux test may be performed to test for

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Tuberculosis

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The term for rib cartilage is

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Chondrocostal

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A diagnostic examination of a joint where air and then a radiopaque contrast medium are injected into the joint space, x-rays are taken, and internal injuries of the meniscus , cartilage, and ligaments may be seen, if present.

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Arthrography

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The solid matter in bone is known as

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Osseous tissue

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The process of moving a body part away from the middle is

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Abduction

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The term for the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward

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Inversion

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Pain in the hip bone

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Ischialgia

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The bones of the wrist are called

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Carpals

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A band of fibrous connective tissue attaches muscles to bones is a

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Tendon

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The position used as a reference in designating the site or direction of a body structure

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Anatomic

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A muscle that actually another muscle to produce movement is termed a

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Synergist

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Meaning that applies pressure and friction to external body tissues is known as

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Massage

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The medical term for softening of muscle tissue is

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Myomalacia

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Movement of each joint through its full extent of movement

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Range of motion

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Hey genetic disease characterized by a progressive muscular weakness is

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Muscular dystrophy

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A term used to describe the muscles immediately surrounding the shoulder joint is

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Rotator cuff

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What treatment uses high-frequency current to produce heat and increase blood flow

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Diathermy

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Skeletal muscles are also known as

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Voluntary muscles

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The term Ataxia means lack of

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Muscular coordination

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A very serious autoimmune disease characterized by muscular weakness is known

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Myasthenia gravis

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A wife in sheet-like tendon is known as

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Aponeurosis

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The medical term for a soft and flabby muscle is

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Flaccid

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A tumor of striated muscle tissue is known as

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Rhabdomyoma

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A condition with widespread muscular pain and debilitating fatigue is known as

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Fibromyalgia

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The______is a shallow depression in or on a bone

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Fossa

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An opening in the bone for blood vessels, ligaments and nerves is known as

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Foramen

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A slitlike opening between two bones is called

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Fissure

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The shaft of a long bone is called

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Diaphysis

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A malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue is a

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Myosarcoma

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Pertaining to having equal measure is

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Isometric

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Compresses or flattens the abdomen

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Rectus abdominis

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Extends the forearm

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Triceps

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The muscle that draws the head back and to the side and rotates the scapula is called the

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Trapezius

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The medical word for pertaining to the lower jaw bone is

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Mandibular

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What is a specific term for pain in the hip bone

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Ischialgia

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The surgical puncture of a joint removal of fluid is

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Arthrocentesis

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The end of a developing bone is known as the

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Epiphysis

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A test to measure electrical activity across muscle memory is by means of electrodes that are attached to a needle inserted into the muscle is

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Electromyography

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Pain in the arm

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Brachialgia

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A partition that separates the chest and abdominal cavities

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Diaphragm

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This muscle raises and rotates the arm

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Deltoid

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Dorsiflexes the foot increases the arch in the beginning process of walking

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Tibialis anterior

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The process of the drawing up and thickening of a muscle fiber

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Contraction

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Faulty muscular development caused by deficient nourishment is

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Dystrophy

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An enzyme that breaks down starch

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Amylase

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Lack of appetite

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Anorexia

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Surgical excision of the gallbladder

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Cholecystectomy

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The creation of a new opening into the colon

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Colostomy

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Difficulty swallowing

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Dysphagia

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Vomiting of blood

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Hematemesis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

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Pertaining to the gastric digestion

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Peptic

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means pertaining to the colon

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Colonic

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Means belching

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Eructation

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Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Ascites

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Creation of a new opening into the colon

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Colostomy

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An intestinal disease characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane

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Dysentery

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Pain in the anus and rectum

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Proctologia

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Medical term for toothache

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Dentalgia

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The wave-like movement of the intestines

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Peristalsis

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Forms the bulk of the tooth

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Dentin

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The first portion of the small intestine

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Duodenum

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Food converted to a semi liquid in the stomach

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Chyme

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Pertaining to the teeth and cheeks

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Dentibuccal

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Excessive vomiting

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Hyperemesis

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Process whereby the solid waste products of digestion are excreted

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Elimination

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The process by which food is changed in the mouth stomach and intestines by chemical mechanical and physical action so that it can be absorbed by the body

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Digestion

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Made of skeletal muscle and is covered with papillae

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Tongue

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The process whereby nutrient material is taken into the bloodstream or lymph and travels to all cells of the body

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Absorption

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The formation of glycogen from glucose

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Glycogenesis

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Frequent passage of unformed watery stools

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Diarrhea

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An enzyme that breaks down starch

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Amylase

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A twisting of the bowel on itself that causes an obstruction is called

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Volvulus

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Also known as cuspid teeth, are larger and stronger than the incisors

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Canine

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Drugs that neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach

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Antacids

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Black tarry feces caused by the action of intestinal juices on blood

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Melena

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Infrequent passage of hard and dry feces

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Constipation

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A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed

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Bolus

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Pancreatitis

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A test performed on stool to identify protozoa infestation

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O & P

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Blood test performed to determine cardiac damage in an acute myocardial infarction

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Cardiac enzymes

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A venous or arterial noise heard on auscultation is called a

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Bruit

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The pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries

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Blood pressure

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Call the pacemaker of the heart

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Sinoatrial node

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Inflammation of the heart muscle

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Myocarditis

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A device for recording a patient's ECG for 24 hours is called a

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Holter monitor

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Relaxation phase of the heart cycle

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Diastole

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The engulfing and eating of bacteria

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Phagocytosis

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Sphere shaped cells containing nuclei are called

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Leukocytes

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The process whereby fluids and or medications Escape into surrounding tissue is known as

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Extravasation

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As universal donors patients with type O blood can receive type_____ blood for transfusion

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O

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Excessive amount of sugar in the blood is called

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Hyperglycemia

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A deficient amount of oxygen in the blood cells and tissue is known as

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Hypoxia

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A genetic disease which iron accumulates in the body's tissue

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Hemochromatosis

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Cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Red blood cells

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A condition of too many red blood cells

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Polycythemia

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A serious allergic reaction to foreign proteins

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Anaphylaxis

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A test that determines the rate at which red blood cells settle in a long narrow tube

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ESR

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Medical term for a tumor of the thymus is

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Thymoma

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A blood enzyme which causes clotting by forming fibrin

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Thrombin

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cardiomegaly

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The treatment use an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm

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Cardioversion

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Thin nerve filaments that go to the ventricular muscle tissue

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Purkinje fibers

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A bluish or gray color to the skin due to oxygen deficiency

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Cyanosis

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Drugs that strengthen and slow heart rate

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Digitalis drugs

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Narrowing of the bicuspid valve in the heart is known as

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Mitral valve stenosis

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The blood exits from the left ventricle through the

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Aortic valve

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A fluid consisting of formed elements and plasma

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Blood

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An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction to foreign proteins or other substances is called

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Anaphylaxis

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Process of clumping together as of blood cells that are incompatible

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Agglutination

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A lack of white blood cells

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Leukocytopenia

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A cell that stains readily with an acid stain and has an attraction for the rose colored stained

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Eosinophil

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The______ cavity is the space in the skull containing the brain.

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Cranial

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A muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle

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Antagonist

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Slowness of motion

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Bradykinesia

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Pertaining to w/in a muscle

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Intramuscular

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A muscle that elevates a part

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Levator

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Muscle weakness

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Myasthenia

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Suture of a muscle wound

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Myorrhaphy