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17 Cards in this Set
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neoplasm
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abnormal new growth of tissues
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hypochondria
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extreme depression often centered on physical ailments
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vertigo
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dizziness
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megalomania
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physchological condition marked by fantasies of self-grandeur
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neophyte
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a beginner
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mortuary
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location of bodies before they are buried or cremated
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retrorocket
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a small rocket on a large rocket
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pyre
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combustible heap, especially for burning a corpse
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jurisconsult
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lawyer
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geriatrics
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medical study of the old age
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cognizant
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being aware
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corpuscle
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a protoplasmic particle with a special function
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diction
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style of speaking or writing
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synapse
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junction between two neurons
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pandemic
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epidemic affecting all areas of a region
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syndicate
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a group of people assigned to undertake certain actions
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misogyny
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hatred of women
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