Hsc 201 - Chp 1

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Prefix

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fix before or to fix to the beginning of a word

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Word Root

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a word or word element from which other words are formed

It is the foundation of the word and conveys the central meaning of the word

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Combining Form

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a word root to which a vowel (a, e, i, o, or u) has been added to join the root to a second root or to a suffix

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What is the most common vowel added to a word?

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o

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Suffix

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means to fasten on, beneath, or under

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most of the terms for the body’s organs originate from?

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Latin words

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whereas terms describing diseases that affect these organs have their origins in?

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Greek

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ante-

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before, forward

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anti-

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against

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ecto-

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out, outside, outer

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endo-

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within, inner

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hyper-

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above, excessive, beyond

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hypo-

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below, under, deficient

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inter-

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between

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intra-

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within

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para-

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beside, alongside, abnormal

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peri-

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around

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per-

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through

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pre-

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before, in front of

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pro-

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before

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super-

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above, beyond

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supra-

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above, beyond

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Suffix

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Meaning

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-poiesis

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formation

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-ptosis

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prolapse, drooping, sagging, falling down

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-ptysis

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spitting

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-rrhagia

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to burst forth, bursting forth

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-rrhage

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to burst forth, bursting forth

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-rrhaphy

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suture

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-rrhea

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flow, discharge

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-scope

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instrument for examining

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-scopy

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visual examination, to view, examine

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-tome

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instrument to cut

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-tomy

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incision

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-tripsy

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crushing

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-trophy

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nourishment, development

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abate

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to lessen, decrease, or cease

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abnormal

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pertaining to away from the normal

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abscess

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localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body

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acute

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shudden, sharp, severe

a disease that had a sudden onset, severe symptoms,
and a short course

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adhesion

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the process of being stuck together

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afferent

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carring impulses toward a center

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ambulatory

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condition of being able to walk,
not confined to a bed

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antidote

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substance given to counteract poisons and their effect

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antipyretic

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pertaining to an agent that works against fever

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antiseptic

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pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis; putrefaction

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antitussive

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pertaining to an agent that works against coughing

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apathy

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condition in which one lacks feelings and emotion and is indifferent

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asepsis

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without decay; sterile; free from all living microorganisms

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autoclave

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apparatus used to sterilize articles by steam under pressure

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autonomy

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condition of being self-governed;
to function independently

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axillary

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pertaining to the armpit

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biopsy

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surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination;

used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body

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cachexia

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condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting

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centigrade

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having 100 steps or degrees, like the Celsius temperature scale

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centrifuge

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device used in the laboratory to separate solids from liquids

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chemotherapy

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treatment using chemical agents

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chronic

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pertaining to time;
a disease that continues over a long time,
showing no change in symptoms or course

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diagnosis

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determination of the cause and nature of a disease

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diaphoresis

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to carry though sweat glands; profuse sweating

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disease

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lack of ease; an abnormal condition of the body that presents a series of symptoms that sets it apart from normal or other abnormal body states

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disinfectant

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chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria

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efferent

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carrying impulses away from a center

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empathy

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state of projecting one's own personality into the personality of another to understand the feelings, emotions, and behaviors of the person

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epidemic

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pertaining to among people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease

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etiology

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study of the cause(s) of disease

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excision

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process of cutting out; surgical removal

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febrile

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pertaining to fever

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gram

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unit of weight in the metric system

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heterogeneous

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pertaining to a different formation

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illness

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state of being sick

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incision

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process of cutting into

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macroscopic

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pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye

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malaise

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feeling of discomfort, uneasiness;
often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease

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malformation

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process of being badly shaped; deformed

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malignant

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bad wandering; pertaining to the spreading process of cancer
from one area of the body to another

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maximal

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pertaining to the great possible quantity, number, or degree

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microorganism

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small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye

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microscope

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instrument used to view small objects

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minimal

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pertaining to the least possible quantity, number or degree

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multiform

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occuring in or having many shapes

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necrosis

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condition of tissue death

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neopathy

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new disease

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oncology

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the study of tumors

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pallor

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paleness, lack of color

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palmar

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pertaining to the palm of the hand

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paracentesis

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surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal

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prognosis

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literally means prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate;
condition of foreknowledge

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prophylactic

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pertaining to preventing or protection against disease

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pyrogenic

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pertaining to the production of heat; a fever

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radiology

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the study of radioactive substances

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rapport

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relationship of understanding between two individuals,
especially between the patient and the physician

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syndrome

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combination of signs and symptoms
occurring together that characterize a specific disease

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thermometer

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instrument used to measure degree of heat

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topography

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description of a body part in relation to the anatomic
region in which it is located

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triage

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sorting and classifying of injuries to determine priority of need and treatment

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Allergy/Immunology

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Disease of an allergic nature

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Anesthesiology

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appropriate anesthesis for partial or complete loss of sensation

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Bariatrics

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prevention, control, and treatment of obesity

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Cardiology

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diseases of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries

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Dermatology

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diseases of the skin

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Endocrinology

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diseases of the endocrine system (the glands and the hormones they secrete)

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Epidemiology

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Epidemic diseases

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Family Practice

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care of members of the family regardless of age and/or sex

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Gastroenterology

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diseases of the stomach and intestines

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Geriatrics

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study of aspects of aging

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Gynecology

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diseases of the female reproductive system

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Hematology

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diseases of the female reproductive system

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Infectious Disease

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diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic microogranisms within the body

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Internal Medicine

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diseases of the internal origin not usually treated surgically

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Nephrology

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disease of the kidney and urinary system

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Neurology

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disease of the nervous system

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Obstetrics

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treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum

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oncology

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study of tumors

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ophthalmology

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disease of the eye

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Orthopedic Surgery

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diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

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Otorhinolaryngology

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diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx

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Pathology

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study of the structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease

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Pediatrics

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diseases of children

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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treatment of disease by physical agents

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Proctology

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diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus

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Psychiatry

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diseases of the mind

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Pulmonary Disease

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diseases of the lungs

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Radiology

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study of radioactive substances and their relationship to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease

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Rheumatology

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Rheumatic diseases

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Urology

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diseases of the urinary system

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-algesia

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condition of pain

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-ant

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forming

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-ase

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enzyme

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-ate

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use, action

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-blast

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immature cell, germ cell

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-cide

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to kill

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-crit

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to separat

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-cuspid

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point

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-cyst

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bladder, sac

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-cyte

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cell

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-dipsia

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thirst

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-drome

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a course

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-er

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relating to, one who

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-gen

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formation, produce

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-genesis

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formation, produce

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-ide

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having a particular quality

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-ive

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nature of, quality of

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-liter

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-liter

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-logy

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study of

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-lymph

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clear fluid, serum, pale fluid

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-or

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one who, a doer

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-phil

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attraction

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-stasis

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control, stop, stand still

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-therapy

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treatment

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-thermy

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heat

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-um

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tissue, structure

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-uria

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urination, condition of urine

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abrasion

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process of scraping away from the surface, such as skin or teeth, by friction

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anesthetize

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to induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration or an anesthetic

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arousal

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pertaining to a state of alertness

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asymmetrical

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unequal in size or shape

without proportion of the body or parts of the body;
different placement or arrangement about an axis

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asystole

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without contraction of the heart

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comatose

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pertaining to a state of deep sleep (coma)

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dysarthria

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difficult articulation of speech, resulting from interference in the control over the muscles of speech

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epithelium

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structure that covers the internal and external organs of the body and the lining of vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs

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exogenous

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pertaining to originating outside the body or an organ of the body or produced from external causes

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grandiose

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pertaining to a feeling of greatness

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gynecoid

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to resemble a female

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hypertrophy

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excessive nourishment

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infection

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process whereby a pathogenic microogranism invades the body, reproduces, multiplies, and causes disease

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irregular

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pertaining to not being regular

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nasolabial

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pertaining to the nose and lip

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palpate

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to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch; to feel

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steroid

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resembling a solid substnace

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trauma

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physical injury or wound causes by external force, violence, or a toxic substance

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turgor

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genrally refers to the expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid

turg: swelling or: one who

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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cephalad

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pertaining to the head

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congenital

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pertaining to presence at birth

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muscular

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pertaining to the muscles

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integumentary

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pertaining to the skin

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normocephalic

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pertaining to normal appearance of the head

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penile

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pertaining to the penis

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anterior

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pertaining to surface or part situated toward the front of the body

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grandiose

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pertaining to a feeling of greatness

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cyanotic

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pertaining to an abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membranes caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood

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decubitus

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pertaining to a bedsore

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cardiopulmonary

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pertaining to the heart and lungs

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enuresis

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condition of involuntary emission of urine; bedwetting

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alopecia

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condition of loss of hair; baldness

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embolism

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condition in which a blood clot obstructs a blood vessel

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podiatry

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treatment of diseases and disorders of the foot

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in treating the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum

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hyperhidrosis

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condition of excessive sweating

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ancephaly

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congenital condition in which there is a lack of development in the brain

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auricle

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small ear

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a-, an-

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no, without, lack of, apart

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anti-, contra-

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against

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auto-

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self

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brachy-

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short

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brady-

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slow

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cac-, mal-

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bad

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dia-

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through, between

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dys-

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bad, difficult, painful, abnormal

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eu-

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good, normal

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ex-, exo-

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out, away from

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hetero-

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different

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homeo-

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similar, same, likeness, constant

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hydro-

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water

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micro-

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small

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oligo-

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scanty, little

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pan-

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all

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pseudo-

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false

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sym-, syn-

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together, with

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ad-

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toward, near, to

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bi-

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two, double

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de-

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down, away from

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di-

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two, double

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dif-, dis-

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apart, free from, separate

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ec-, ecto-

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out, outside, outer

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end-, endo-

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within, inner

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ep-, epi-

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upon, over, above

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mega-

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large, great

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meta-

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beyond, over, between, change

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poly-

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many, much, excessive

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post-

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after, behind

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cata-

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down

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circum-, peri-

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around

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meso-

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middle

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retro-

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backward

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-sub

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below, under, beneath

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deca-

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ten

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nulli-

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none

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uni-

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one

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afebrile

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pertaining to without fever

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anicteric

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pertaining to without jaundice

an: without
icter: jaundice
ic: pertaining to

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arrest

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to stop, inhibit, restrain

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bifurcate

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having two forks, two branches, or two divisions; forked

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binary

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pertaining to separating into two branches or composed of two elements

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concentration

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the process of being able to bring to the center one thought and focus on it, while excluding other thoughts

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decompensation

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failure of a system

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enucleate

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to remove the kernel of

to remove a part or a mass in its entirety

ex. removing the eyeball surgically

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extraocular

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pertaining to the outside of the eye

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hyperactive

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nature or quality of excessive activity

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hypoplasia

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underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body

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insomnia

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condition of not being able to sleep

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intermediary

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pertaining to situated between two bodies or occurring between two periods of time

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latent

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lying hidden; quiet, not actice

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lumen

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space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube

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multifocal

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pertaining to or arising from many locations

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occlusion

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process of closing or state of being closed of a passage

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parasternal

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pertaining to beside the sternum

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patent

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wide open; freely open

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pericardial

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pertaining to the pericardium (sac surrounding the heart)

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polydactyly

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pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes

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premenstrual

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pertaining to the time before the discharge of menses

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react

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to act again; respond to a stimulus; to participate in a chemical reaction

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regurgitation

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process of a backward flow of solids of foods from the stomach to the mouth or the back flow of blood through a defective heart valve

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sign

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any objective evidence of an illness or disordered function of the body

- a sign can be seen, heard, felt, or measured by the examiner

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subacute

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below sharp

a state between acute and chronic with some acute features

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superinfection

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new infection caused by a different organism than the one that caused the initial infection

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symptom

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any perceptible change in the function of the body that indicates disease

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unconscious

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pertaining to not being aware; lacking in awareness of one's environment

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cell membrane

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protects the cell

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cytoplasm

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provides storage and work areas for the cell

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nucleus

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is responsible for the cell’s metabolism, growth, and reproduction.

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chromoomes

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microscopic bodies that carry the
genes that determine hereditary characteristics

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Gene

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makes up each segment of deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA) and is located in a specific site on the
chromosome. There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in the human body. Genes determine an individual’s physical traits and control hereditary disorders

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Genome

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a complete set of genes and
chromosomes tucked inside each of the body’s trillions of cells

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Stem Cells

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cells of the body that are different from other kinds of cells in the body

They have three general properties:
a. They are capable of dividing and renewing themselves for long periods.
b. They are unspecialized.
c. They give rise to specialized cell types

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Embryos

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an unspecialized cell that may turn itself into any type of tissue; derived primarily from frozen in vitro (in glass, as in a test tube) fertilization embryos.

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Adult Tissue

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more specialized cells found in many
kinds of tissue, such as bone marrow, skin, and the liver.

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Umbilical Cord Blood

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rich source of precursors of mature blood cells obtained from cord blood at the time of birth.

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Superior

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above, in an upward direction, toward the head

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Anterior (ventral)

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in front of or before, the front side of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

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toward the back, back side of the body

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Cephalic

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pertaining to the head

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Medial

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nearest the midline or middle

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Lateral

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to the side, away from the middle

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Proximal

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nearest the point of attachment or near the beginning of a structure

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Distal

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away from the point of attachment or far from the beginning of a structure

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Medical History (Hx)

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a document describing past and current history of all medical conditions experienced by the patient

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Physical Examination (PE)

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a record that includes a current head-to-toe assessment of the patient’s physical condition.

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adipose

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pertaining to fatty tissue throughout the body

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ambilateral

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pertaining to both sides

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anatomy

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to cut up or cut apart

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dissection

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the process of cutting apart

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android

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to resemble man

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anterior

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pertaining to a surface or part situated toward the front of the body

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apex

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pointed end of a cone-shaped structure

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base

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lower part or foundation of a structure

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bilateral

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pertaining to two sides

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biology

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study of life

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caudal

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pertaining to the tail

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center

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midpoint of a body or activity

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chromosome

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microscopic bodies that carry genes that determine hereditary characteristics

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cilia

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hairlike processes that project from epithelial cells

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cranial

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pertaining to the cranium (the portion of the skull that contains the brain)

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cytology

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study of cells

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deep

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far down from the surface

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dehydrate

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to remove water; to lose or be deprived of water from the body; to become dry

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diffusion

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process in which parts of a substance move from areas of high concentration to areas of lower concentration

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distal

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farthest from the center or point of origin

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back side of the body

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ectomorph

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slender physical body form marked by predominance of tissue derived from the ectoderm

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endomorph

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round physical body form marked by predominance of tissue derived from the endoderm

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filtration

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process of filtering or straining particles from a solution

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gene

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hereditary unit that transmits and determines one's characteristics or hereditary traits

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histology

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study of tissue

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homeostasis

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state of equilibrium maintained in the body's internal environment

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horizontal

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pertaining to the horizon, or or near the horizon, lying flat, even, level

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human genome

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

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inferior

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pertaining to below or in a downward direction

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inguinal

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pertaining to the groin, of or near the groin

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internal

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pertaining to within or the inside

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karyogenesis

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formation of a cell's nucleus

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lateral

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pertaining to the side

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medial

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pertaining to the middle or midline

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mesomorph

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well-proportioned body form marked by the predominance of tissue derived from the mesoderm

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organic

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pertaining to an organ or organs; pertaining to or derived from vegetable or animal forms of life

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pathology

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study of disease

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perfusion

Back 319

process of pouring through

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phenotype

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physical appearance or type of makeup of an individual

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physiology

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study of the nature of living organisms

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posterior

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pertaining to the back part of a structure; toward the back

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protoplasm

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essential matter of a living cell

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proximal

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nearest the center or point of origin; nearest the point of attachment

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somatotrophic

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pertaining to stimulation of body growth

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superficial

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pertaining to the surface, on or near the surface

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superior

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pertaining to above or in an upward direction

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systemic

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pertaining to the body as a whole

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topical

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pertaining to a place, definite locale

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unilateral

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pertaining to one side

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ventral

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pertaining to the front side of the body, abdomen, belly surface

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vertex

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top or highest point; top or crown of the head

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visceral

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pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity, especially abdominal organs

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Carcinomas

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malignant tumors of epithelial tissues

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Squamous Carcinoma

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cancer of squamous epithelium

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

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a type of skin cancer

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

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a cancer originating in the bronchus of the respiratory tract.

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Sarcomas

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originate in connective or supportive tissues of the body such as the muscles, tendons, fat, joints, and bone

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Leukemia

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cancers of blood-forming tissues

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Lymphomas

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cancers of lymphoid tissue

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Myelomas

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cancers of the bone marrow

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Metastasis

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the process whereby cancer cells
are spread from a primary site to distant secondary sites elsewhere
in the body

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Sigmoidoscopy

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use of a sigmoidoscope to examine the
lower 10 inches of the large intestines

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Laryngoscopy

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use of a laryngoscope to examine the interior of the larynx

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Bronchoscopy

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use of a bronchoscope to examine the bronchi

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Gastroscopy

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use of a gastroscope to examine the interior of the stomach

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Cystoscopy

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use of a cystoscope to examine the bladder

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Colposcopy

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use of a colposcope to examine the cervix and vagina

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Proctoscopy

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use of a proctoscope to examine the anus and rectum

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Colonoscopy

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use of a colonoscope to examine the colon

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Laparoscopy

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use of a laparoscope to examine the abdomen

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Biopsy (Bx)

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the surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for
microscopic examination

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Excisional Biopsy

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surgical removal of a piece of tissue from the suspected body site

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Incisional Biopsy

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surgical incision to remove a section or wedge of tissue from the suspected body site

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adenocarincoma

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malignant tumor arising in a glandular organ

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anaplasia

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loss of differentiation in the cells

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astrocytoma

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tumor composed of star shaped neuroglial cells

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brachytherapy

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raidiation in which the radioactive substance is inserted into a body cavity or organ

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carcinogen

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agent or substance that incites or produces cancer

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carcinoid

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tumor derived from the argentaffin cells in the intestinal tract, bile duct, pancreas, bronchus, or ovary

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carcinoma

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malignant tumor arising in epethelial tissue

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chondrosarcoma

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cancerous tumor derived from cartilage cells

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choriocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the uterus or at the site of an ectopic pregnancy

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ductual carcinoma in situ

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abormal cells that involve only the lining of the duct and have not spread outside the duct to other tissues in the breast

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fibrosarcoma

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cancerous tumor arising in collagen producing fibroblasts

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glioblastoma

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cancerous tumor in the brain

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glioma

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cancerous tumor in the brain

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hemangiosarcoma

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cancerous tumor originating in the blood vessels

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hyperplasia

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excessive formation and growth of normal cells

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immunosuppression

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process of preventing formation of the immune response

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immunotherapy

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treatment of disease by active, passive, or adoptive immunity

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infiltrative

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pertaining to the process of extending or growing into normal tissue; invasive

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leiomyosarcoma

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cancerous tumor of smooth muscle tissue

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leukemia

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cancer of blood-forming tissues

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leukoplakia

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white, thickened patches formed on the mucous membranes that tend to become cancerous

leuko: white plakia: plates

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liposarcoma

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cancerous tumor of the fat cells

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lobular carcinoma in situ

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abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast

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lymphangiosarcoma

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cancerous tumor of the lymphatic vessels

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lymphoma

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cancerous tumor of the lymph nodes

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lymphosarcoma

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cancerous disease of the lymphatic tissue

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malignant

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pertaining to bad wandering; the spreading of cancer from one part of the body to another

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medulloblastoma

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cancerous tumor of the brain, the fourth ventricle, and the cerebellum

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melanoma

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cancerous black mole or tumor

melan: black

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meningioma

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cancerous tumor originating in the meninges

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metastasis

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spreading process of cancer from a primary site to a secondary site

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mucositis

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inflammation of the oral mucosa

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mutagen

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agent that causes a change in the genetic structure of an organism

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mutation

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process by which the genetic structure is changed

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mycotoxin

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substance produced by fungus that can cause cancer

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myeloma

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tumor arising in the hemopoietic portion of the bone marrow

myel: bone marrow

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myosarcoma

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cancerous tumor of the muscle tissue

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neoplasm

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new thing formed, such as an abnormal growth or tumor

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nephroblastoma

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cancerous tumor of the kidney

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neuroblastoma

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cancerous tumor composed mostly of neuroblasts

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oligodendroglioma

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cancerous tumor composed mainly of neuroglial cells and located in the cerebrum

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oncogenes

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cancer-causing genes

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oncogenic

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pertaining to the formation of tumors, especially cancerous ones

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osteogenic sarcoma

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cancerous tumor composed of osseous tissue

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palliative

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pertaining to treatment aimed at relieving symptoms without curing

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precancerous

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pertaining to the state of a growth or condition before the onset of cancer

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remission

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processing of lessening the severity of symptoms

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reticulosarcoma

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cancerous tumor of the lymphatic system

reticul/o: net

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retinoblastoma

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cancerous tumor of the retina

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rhabdomyosarcoma

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cancerous tumor originating in the cells that develop into striated muscles

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sarcoma

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cancerous tumor arising in connective tissue

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seminoma

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cancerous tumor of the testis

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teratoma

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cancerous tumor of the ovary or testis

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thymoma

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tumor of the thymus gland

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trismus

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pertaining to inabilg to open the mouth fully

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viral

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pertaining to a virus

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xerostomia

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condition of dryness of the mouth