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by Dade0815, Sep. 2022

Subjects: Medical Terminology

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	Abdomen	Space below the chest that contains organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines and gallbladder.
	Acromegaly	Enlargement of extremities as a result of thickening of the bones and soft tissues.
	Adenoids	Lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the throat near the nasal passageways.
	Acute	Sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time.
	Adrenal glands	Two endocrine glands each above a kidney.
	Allergist	Medical doctor specializing in identifying and treating abnormal sensitivity to substances such as pollen, dust, food, and drugs.
	Angioplasty	Surgical repair of a blood vessel.
	Arteriole	Small artery.
	Balanitis	Inflammation of the penis.
	Bile	Yellow or orange fluid produced by the liver.
	Bile duck	Tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestines.
	Barium swallow	X-ray study of the upper digestive tract performed by having the patient swallow a solution of barium, which highlights structures seen on the x-ray images.
	Bilirubin	A red blood cell pigment extracted with bile from the liver into the intestine.
	Brain	Organ in the head that controls the activities of the body.
	Bronchoscopy	Visual examination of the bronchial tubes bypassing an endoscope through the trachea (windpipe) into the bronchi.
	Bursitis	Inflammation of the bursa.
	Calxaneus	Heel bone.
	Calxaneus	Heel bone.
	Callus	Bony deposit form between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone.
	Cardiologist	Physician specializing in study of the heart and heart disease.
	Carpal tunnel syndrome	Group of symptoms resulting from compression of the median nerve in the wrist.
	Cartilage	Flexible fibrous connective tissue, found as part of the nose, ears, voice box, and windpipe and chiefly attach to bones at joints.
	Cellulitis	Inflammation of soft tissue under the skin; it is marked by swelling, redness, and pain, and is caused by bacterial infection.
	Cervical	Pertaining to the neck of the body are the neck (cervix) of the uterus.
	Cortex	Outer part of an organ.
	Debridement	Removal of disease tissue from the skin.
	Deep vein thrombosis	Abnormal condition of clot formation in a deep vein, usually in the leg or pelvic (hip) region.
	Dialysis	Complete separation of waste from the blood when the kidneys fail.
	Delusion	A persistent believe held by a person despite evidence to the contrary.
	Diuretic	Drug that causes kidney to allow more fluid (as urine) to leave the body.
	Diverticulosis	Abnormal condition of small pouches in the lining of the intestines.
	Dysphasia	Difficult (impairment of) speech.
	Dysuria	Painful or difficult urination.
	Eardrum	Membrane separating the outer and middle part of the ear; the tympanic membrane.
	Ectopic pregnancy	Pregnancy that is not in the uterus, usually occurring in the Fallopian tubes.
	Emphysema	Lung disorder in which the air becomes trapped in the air sacs and bronchioles, making breathing difficult.
	Endocardium	Inner lining of the heart.
	Enteric	Pertaining to small intestine.
	Enteric	Pertaining to small intestine.
	Epidural hematoma	Pathologic mass of blood above the dura matter (outermost layer of membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
	Enteric	Pertaining to small intestine.
	Epidural hematoma	Pathologic mass of blood above the dura matter (outermost layer of membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
	Epithelial	Pertaining to skin cells.
	Estrogen	Hormone that promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics.
	Excision	Act of cutting out, removing, or resecting.
	Extracranial	Pertaining to outside the skull.
	Fallopian tubes	Two tubes that lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
	Fatigue	State of exhaustion and loss of strength.
	Femur	Thigh bone.
	Fetus	Unborn offspring in the uterus after eight weeks of pregnancy until birth.
	Fibroids	Benign growths of muscle tissue in the uterus.
	Fibula	Smaller lower leg bone.
	Fistula	Abnormal passageway from the internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs.
	Fistula	Abnormal passageway from the internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs.
	Flutter	Rapid but regular, abnormal heart muscle contraction.
	Fracture	Breaking of bone.
	Frontal plane	Vertical plane that divides the body or an organ into front and back portions; the Coronal plane.
	Gallbladder	Sac below the liver that stores bile and delivers it to the small intestine.
	Ganglion	Benign cyst near a joint (wrist); also a group of nerve cells.
	Gangrene	Necrosis (death) of tissue as a result of blood vessel injury frostbite, or conditions such as diabetes or arteriosclerosis.
	Gastralgia	Stomach pain.
	Gastroscope	Instrument used to view the stomach.
	Geriatric	Pertaining to treatment of older people.
	Geriatrics	Treatment of disorders of old age.
	Glaucoma	Increase of fluid pressure within the eye. fluid is formed more rapidly than it is removed
	Glial cells	Supporting cells of nervous tissue in the brain.
	Gynecology	Study of female disorder.
	Hair root	Part of the hair from which growth occurs.
	Hallucination	False sensory perception, such as hearing voices when none are present.
	Hematoma	Mass or collection of blood under the skin.
	Hepatic	Pertaining to liver.
	Hepatitis	Inflammation of the liver.
	Hernia	Bulge are protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that usually contains it.
	Herpes genitalis	Chronic sexually transmitted disease caused by type to herpes Symplex virus.
	Hilum	Depression at that part of an organ where blood vessels and nerves enter.
	Hilum	Depression at that part of an organ where blood vessels and nerves enter.
	Hormone	Chemical made by a gland and sent directly into the bloodstreams, not to the outside of the body.
	Humerus	Upper arm bone.
	Hyperplastic	Pertaining to excessive growth of normal cells in an organ.
	Hysteroscopy	Visual examination of the uterus with an endoscope inserted through the vagina and uterine cervix.
	Ileostomy	New opening of the illume to the outside of the body.
	Ilium	Side, high portion of the hip bone (pelvis).
	Infraction	Area of dead tissue (neurosis) caused by decreased blood flow to that part of the body.
	Infiltrate	Material that accumulates in an organ.
	Infiltrate	Material that accumulates in an organ.
	Inguinal	Pertaining to the groin are the area where the legs meet the body.
	Infiltrate	Material that accumulates in an organ.
	Inguinal	Pertaining to the groin are the area where the legs meet the body.
	Insulin	Hormone produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream.
	Intervertebral	Pertaining to line between two backbones (a disc).
	Iris	Colored (pigmented) portion of the eye.
	Ischemia	Deficiency of blood flow to the part of the body, caused by narrowing or obstruction of blood vessels.
	Jaundice	Orange and yellow coloration of the skin and other tissues.
	Jaundice	Orange and yellow coloration of the skin and other tissues.
	Jejunum	Second part of small intestine.
	Joint	Place where two or more bones come together (articulate).
	Kidney	One of two organs located behind the abdomen that produce urine by filtering waste from the blood.
	Laminectomy	Removal of a piece of backbone (lamina) to relieve pressure on nerves from a herniating disk (disc).
	Laminectomy	Removal of a piece of backbone (lamina) to relieve pressure on nerves from a herniating disk (disc).
	Laparoscope	Instrument to visually exam in the abdomen.
	Laparotomy	Incision of the abdomen.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Leukocyte	White blood cells.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Leukocyte	White blood cells.
	Liver	Organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Leukocyte	White blood cells.
	Liver	Organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
	Lobe	Part of an organ,especially of the brain, lungs or glands.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Leukocyte	White blood cells.
	Liver	Organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
	Lobe	Part of an organ,especially of the brain, lungs or glands.
	Lumbar	Pertaining to the loins; part of the back inside between the chest and the hip.
	Larynx	Voice box located at the top of the trachea, and continuing vocal cords
	Lesion	Abnormal tissue usually damaged by disease or trauma.
	Leukemia	Increase in malignant (cancerous) white blood cells (in blood and bone marrow).
	Leukocyte	White blood cells.
	Liver	Organ in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
	Lobe	Part of an organ,especially of the brain, lungs or glands.
	Lumbar	Pertaining to the loins; part of the back inside between the chest and the hip.
	Lung	One of two paired organs in the chest through which oxygen enters in carbon dioxide leaves the body.
	Lymph	Clear fluid that is found in lymph vessels and produce from fluid surrounding cells.
	Lymphatic system	Group of organs (lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus) compose of lymphatic tissue that produce lymphocytes to defend the body against foreign organisms.
	Lymphatic system	Group of organs (lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus) compose of lymphatic tissue that produce lymphocytes to defend the body against foreign organisms.
	Lymphatic vessel	Tubes that carry lymph from tissue to the bloodstream lymph vessels.
	Lymphatic system	Group of organs (lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus) compose of lymphatic tissue that produce lymphocytes to defend the body against foreign organisms.
	Lymphatic vessel	Tubes that carry lymph from tissue to the bloodstream lymph vessels.
	Lymphocyte	White blood cell that is found within lymph and lymph nodes.
	Lymphoma	Malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.
	Lymphoma	Malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.
	Malignant	Cancerous tumors that invade and spread to distant organs, trending to become progressively worse.
	Lymphoma	Malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.
	Malignant	Cancerous tumors that invade and spread to distant organs, trending to become progressively worse.
	Mammary	Pertaining to the breast.
	Lymphoma	Malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue.
	Malignant	Cancerous tumors that invade and spread to distant organs, trending to become progressively worse.
	Mammary	Pertaining to the breast.
	Mammogram	X-ray record of the breast.
	Mastectomy	Removal (excision) of the breast.
	Mediastinoscopy	Visual examination of the mediastinum with an endoscope.
	Mediastinoscopy	Visual examination of the mediastinum with an endoscope.
	Medullary	Pertaining to the inner, or soft part, of an organ.
	Mediastinoscopy	Visual examination of the mediastinum with an endoscope.
	Medullary	Pertaining to the inner, or soft part, of an organ.
	Meninges	Membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
	Mediastinoscopy	Visual examination of the mediastinum with an endoscope.
	Medullary	Pertaining to the inner, or soft part, of an organ.
	Meninges	Membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
	Menses	Menstruation menstrual period.
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Mucus	Sticky secretion from mucous membranes and glands.
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Mucus	Sticky secretion from mucous membranes and glands.
	Muscle	Connective tissue that contracts to make movement possible.
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Mucus	Sticky secretion from mucous membranes and glands.
	Muscle	Connective tissue that contracts to make movement possible.
	Myeloma	Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow also called multiple myeloma.
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Mucus	Sticky secretion from mucous membranes and glands.
	Muscle	Connective tissue that contracts to make movement possible.
	Myeloma	Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow also called multiple myeloma.
	Nasal	Pertaining to the nose.
	Metacarpals	Bones of the hand between the response (carpals) and the finger bones (phalanges).
	Mucus	Sticky secretion from mucous membranes and glands.
	Muscle	Connective tissue that contracts to make movement possible.
	Myeloma	Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow also called multiple myeloma.
	Nasal	Pertaining to the nose.
	Nausea	Unpleasant sensation in upper abdomen, often leading to vomiting.
	Neonatal	Pertaining to new birth the first four weeks after birth.
	Nephritis	Inflammation of kidneys.
	Nephrologist	Specialist and the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.
	Neural	Pertaining to nerves.
	Neurology	Study of the nervous system and nerve disorder.
	Neurology	Study of the nervous system and nerve disorder.
	Neurotomy	Incision of the nerve.
	Obstetric	Pertaining to pregnancy, labor and delivery, of a baby.
	Obstetric	Pertaining to pregnancy, labor and delivery, of a baby.
	Ocular	Pertaining to the eye.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Paralysis	Loss of impairment of movement in a part of the body.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Paralysis	Loss of impairment of movement in a part of the body.
	Patella	Kneecaps.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Paralysis	Loss of impairment of movement in a part of the body.
	Patella	Kneecaps.
	Pathogen	Disease producing organism such as a bacterium or virus.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Paralysis	Loss of impairment of movement in a part of the body.
	Patella	Kneecaps.
	Pathogen	Disease producing organism such as a bacterium or virus.
	Pelvis	Lower part of the trunk of the body including the hip bone tail bone and sacrum (lower back bone).
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Oncogenic	Pertaining to producing tumors.
	Paps smear	intersection of an instrument into the vagina to obtain samples of cells from the cervix (neck of the uterus).
	Paralysis	Loss of impairment of movement in a part of the body.
	Patella	Kneecaps.
	Pathogen	Disease producing organism such as a bacterium or virus.
	Pelvis	Lower part of the trunk of the body including the hip bone tail bone and sacrum (lower back bone).
	Perianal	Pertaining to surrounding the anus.
	Oocyte	Egg cell (ovum).
	Optic nerve	Nerve in the back of the eye that transmits light waves to the brain.
	Optician	Non-medical specialist train to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions.
	Orchiectomy	Removal excision of a testicle or testicles.
	Organ	independent part of the body composed of different tissue working together to do a specific job.
	Osteitis	Inflammation of bone.
	Ovarian	Pertaining to an ovary or ovaries.
	Oxygen	Colorless odorless gas that is essential to sustaining life.
	Pancreas	Gland that produces digestive juices and the hormone insulin.
	Periosteum	Membrane that surrounds the bone.
	Pharynx	Organ behind the mouth that receives swallow food and delivers it into the esophagus.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Relapse	Return of disease after it’s apparent termination.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Relapse	Return of disease after it’s apparent termination.
	Reproductive	Pertaining to the process by which living things produce offspring.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Relapse	Return of disease after it’s apparent termination.
	Reproductive	Pertaining to the process by which living things produce offspring.
	Respiratory system	Organs that control breathing allowing air to enter and leave the body.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Relapse	Return of disease after it’s apparent termination.
	Reproductive	Pertaining to the process by which living things produce offspring.
	Respiratory system	Organs that control breathing allowing air to enter and leave the body.
	Retina	Layer of sensitive cells at the back of the eye.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Phlebitis	Inflammation of the vein.
	Relapse	Return of disease after it’s apparent termination.
	Reproductive	Pertaining to the process by which living things produce offspring.
	Respiratory system	Organs that control breathing allowing air to enter and leave the body.
	Retina	Layer of sensitive cells at the back of the eye.
	Rhinoplasty	Surgical repair of the nose.
	Pituitary gland	Organ at the base of the brain that secretes hormones.
	Platelet	Clotting cell; a thrombocyte.
	Pleura	Double membrane that surrounds the lungs.
	Polyuria	Excessive urination.
	Posterior	Located in the back portion of a structure or of the body.
	Prolapse	Falling down or drooping of a part of the body.
	Pupil	Black center of the eye through which light enters.
	Radius	One of two lower arm bones.
	Rectum	End of the colon.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sweat gland	Organ in the skin that produces a watery substance containing salts.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sweat gland	Organ in the skin that produces a watery substance containing salts.
	Syphilis	Sexually transmitted infection called by spirochete (type of bacterium).
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sweat gland	Organ in the skin that produces a watery substance containing salts.
	Syphilis	Sexually transmitted infection called by spirochete (type of bacterium).
	Tachypnea	Condition of rapid breathing.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sweat gland	Organ in the skin that produces a watery substance containing salts.
	Syphilis	Sexually transmitted infection called by spirochete (type of bacterium).
	Tachypnea	Condition of rapid breathing.
	Thoracic	Pertaining to chest.
	Sacral	Pertaining to the sacrum.
	Thrombosis	Abnormal condition of clot formation.
	Seizure	Convulsion involuntary contraction of muscle or attack of epilepsy.
	Spinal	Pertaining to the spine (backbone).
	Sputum	Material expelled from the lungs and expelled through the mouth.
	Stomach	Organ that receives food from the esophagus and send it to the small intestine.
	Stye	Infection of a gland near the edge of the eyelid often caused by bacteria also spell sty.
	Sweat gland	Organ in the skin that produces a watery substance containing salts.
	Syphilis	Sexually transmitted infection called by spirochete (type of bacterium).
	Tachypnea	Condition of rapid breathing.
	Thoracic	Pertaining to chest.
	Thrombus	Blood clot.
	Thyroxine	Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
	Thyroxine	Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
	Tinnitus	Noise in the ears such as ringing, roaring, are buzzing.
	Thyroxine	Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.
	Tinnitus	Noise in the ears such as ringing, roaring, are buzzing.
	Tissue	Groups of similar cells that work together to do a job in the body.
	Tonsils	Lymphatic tissue in the back of the mouth near the throat.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Triglyceride	fat consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Triglyceride	fat consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol.
	Tubal ligation	Fallopian tubes are tied off with sutures.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Triglyceride	fat consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol.
	Tubal ligation	Fallopian tubes are tied off with sutures.
	Tympanoplasty	Surgical repair of the eardrum.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Triglyceride	fat consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol.
	Tubal ligation	Fallopian tubes are tied off with sutures.
	Tympanoplasty	Surgical repair of the eardrum.
	Uremia	Abnormal condition of excessive amounts of urea (nitrogenous waste) in the bloodstream.
	Ulcer	Soar or defect in the surface of an organ.
	Ultrasonography	Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structure.
	Unilateral	Pertaining to the side.
	Tendon	Connective tissue that joins muscles to bones.
	Tricuspid	Fold of tissue between the upper and lower chambers on the right side of the heart.
	Triglyceride	fat consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol.
	Tubal ligation	Fallopian tubes are tied off with sutures.
	Tympanoplasty	Surgical repair of the eardrum.
	Uremia	Abnormal condition of excessive amounts of urea (nitrogenous waste) in the bloodstream.
	Ureterecotomy	Removal (excision)of a ureter.
	Urethra	Tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
	Urinalysis	Explanation of urine to determine its contents.
	Urinalysis	Explanation of urine to determine its contents.
	Urinary tract	Tubes and organs that carry urine from the kidney to the outside of the body.
	Urinalysis	Explanation of urine to determine its contents.
	Urinary tract	Tubes and organs that carry urine from the kidney to the outside of the body.
	Valve	Natural structure or artificial device that prevents backward flow of fluid (such as blood).
	Urinalysis	Explanation of urine to determine its contents.
	Urinary tract	Tubes and organs that carry urine from the kidney to the outside of the body.
	Valve	Natural structure or artificial device that prevents backward flow of fluid (such as blood).
	Varicocele	Abnormal enlargement of veins in the scrotum.
	Urinalysis	Explanation of urine to determine its contents.
	Urinary tract	Tubes and organs that carry urine from the kidney to the outside of the body.
	Valve	Natural structure or artificial device that prevents backward flow of fluid (such as blood).
	Varicocele	Abnormal enlargement of veins in the scrotum.
	Varix	An enlargement swollen tortuous vein.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasodilator	Agent that widens blood vessel.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasodilator	Agent that widens blood vessel.
	Vein	Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from tissue of the body.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasodilator	Agent that widens blood vessel.
	Vein	Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from tissue of the body.
	Venule	Small vein.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasodilator	Agent that widens blood vessel.
	Vein	Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from tissue of the body.
	Venule	Small vein.
	Vertebral	Pertaining to a backbone.
	Vasectomy	Removal of a portion of the vas deferens so the sperm cells are prevented from becoming part of semen.
	Vasodilator	Agent that widens blood vessel.
	Vein	Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart from tissue of the body.
	Venule	Small vein.
	Vertebral	Pertaining to a backbone.
	Virus	Small infection agent that can reproduce itself only when it is inside another living cell (host).
	Visceral	Pertaining to internal organs.
	Visceral	Pertaining to internal organs.
	Vitreous humor	Transparent clear gel that fits the space between the lens in the retina of the eye.
	Visceral	Pertaining to internal organs.
	Vitreous humor	Transparent clear gel that fits the space between the lens in the retina of the eye.
	Vascular	Pertaining to blood vessel.
	Visceral	Pertaining to internal organs.
	Vitreous humor	Transparent clear gel that fits the space between the lens in the retina of the eye.
	Vascular	Pertaining to blood vessel.
	Wound	Any physical injury involving a break in the skin (chest wound, gunshot wound, puncture wound, and so on).

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