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Homeostasis

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State in which regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain an internal environment within tolerable levels despite changes in external environment

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Think of a&p

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Androgen

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Generic form for agent that stimulates development of male characteristics

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Pressure ulcer

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Inflammation sore or skin deterioration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in one position that prevents blood flow to tissue

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Left upper quadrant

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Left lobe of the liver the stomach spleen part of the pancreas part of small and large intestines

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Right upper quadrant

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Right lobe of liver gallbladder part of pancreas part of large and small intestines

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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Houses digestive excretory and reproductive organs and structures

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Organelle

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Cellular structure that provides a specialized function

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Metabolism

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Sum of all physical and chemical changes that take place in a cell or in organism

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Diaphragm

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Muscular wall that divides thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity

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Deoxyribonucleic acid

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Molecule that holds genetic information capable of replicating and producing an exact copy whenever a a cell divides

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Chromosome

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Threadlike structures within the nucleus composed of deoxyribonucleic acid that carries hereditary information encoded in genes

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Chromatin

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Structural component of the nucleus composed of nucleic acids and proteins

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Thoracic cavity

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Houses the heart lungs and associated structures

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Right lower quadrant

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Part of small and large intestines appendix right ovary and fallopian tube right ureter

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Left lower quadrant

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Part of small and large intestines left ovary left Fallopian tube left ureter

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Abscess

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Localized collection of pus at the site of infection

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Biopsy

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Removal of a representative tissue sample from a body site for microscopic examination

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Excisional biopsy

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Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed

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Excisional biopsy

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Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed

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Incisional biopsy

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Biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed

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Excisional biopsy

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Biopsy in which the entire lesion is removed

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Incisional biopsy

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Biopsy in which only a small sample of the lesion is removed

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Ultrasonography

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High-frequency sound waves are directed at soft tissue and reflected to produce an image of internal body

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Single photon emission computer tomography

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Radiological technique that integrates CAT scan and a tracer injected into bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs

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Radiography

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Technique were x-rays are passed through the body to generate an image

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Radiography

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Technique were x-rays are passed through the body to generate an image

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Positron emission tomography

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Computed tomography records the positrons to produce a cross-sectional image of metabolic activity of body tissues to determine presence of disease

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Nuclear scan

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Technique in which a radioactive material called a tracer is introduced into the body and a specialized camera is used to produce images

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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Technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce highly detailed multiplanar cross-sectional views of soft tissue

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Fluoroscopy

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Technique in which x-rays are directed through the body to a fluorescent screen that displays internal structures in continuous motion

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Computed tomography

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Imaging technique in which an x-ray an area to collect cross-sectioning images

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Complete blood count

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Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias infections and other diseases

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Complete blood count

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Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias infections and other diseases

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Auscultation

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Listening to the heart bowel and lungs with or without a stethoscope to assess the presence and quality of sounds

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Percussion

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Tapping a structure with the hand or fingers to assess consistency and presence or absence of fluid

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palpation

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Gentle application of the hands to a specific structure or body area to determine size consistency texture symmetry and tenderness of underlying structures

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Inspection

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General observation of a patient as a whole progressing to specific body areas

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Inspection

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General observation of a patient as a whole progressing to specific body areas

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Assessment techniques

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Sequence of procedures designed to evaluate the health status of the patient

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Revision

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Surgical procedure used to replace or compensate for previously implanted device or correct an undesirable result of previous surgery

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Resection

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Removal of part or all of the structure organ or tissue

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Hernia

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Protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

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Hernia

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Protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

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Inflammation

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Body defense against injury infection or allergies marked by redness swelling heat pain or loss of function

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Suppuration

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Producing or associated with the generation of Pus

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Anastomosis

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Surgical joining of two ducts vessels or bowel segments to allow flow from one to another

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Cauterize

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Destruction of tissue by electricity freezing heat or corrosive chemicals

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Curettage

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Scraping of a body cavity with a spoon shaped instrument called a curette

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Incision and drainage

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Incision made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a wound or cavity

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Laser surgery

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Use of high-intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues stop bleeding blood vessels or for cosmetic purposes

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Laser surgery

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Use of high-intensity laser light beam to remove diseased tissues stop bleeding blood vessels or for cosmetic purposes

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Ablation

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Removal of a part pathway or function by surgery chemical destruction electrocautery freezing or radiofrequency

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Adhesion

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Abnormal fibrous bands that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated

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Acrocyanosis

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Abnormal condition in which the extremities are blue

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Psoriasis psoriasis

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Inflammation of gray matter in the spinal cord

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Psoriasis

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Chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered by thick dry silvery adherent scales

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Abd

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin

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abd

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Abdomen

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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Your Dakar yeah you're in a car yeah you're to

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Chronic skin disease characterized by red patches covered by thick dry silvery adherent scales

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Urticaria

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Allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the eruption of pale red elevated patches called wheals or hives

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Chemical peel

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Chemical removal of the outer layers of the skin to treat acne scarring and general keratosis

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Intradermal

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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it

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Needle

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Removal of a small tissue sample for examination using a hollow needle

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Save save save

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Removal of a small core of tissue using a hollow punch

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Scratch

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by placing a small quantity of suspected allergen on a lightly scratched area of the skin

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IntradermalIntradermal

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Any test in which a suspected allergen or sensitizer is applied to or injected into the skin to determine the patient's sensitivity to it

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Intradermal

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Skin test that identifies suspected allergens by subcutaneously injecting small amounts of extracts and observing reaction

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AFB

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Acid fast bacillus (causes TB)

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AROM

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Active range of motion

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AMA

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Against medical advice or American Medical Association

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AFB

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Acid fast bacillus (causes TB)

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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BS

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Breathe sounds or blood sugar

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bs

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Bowel sounds

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With

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Celsius

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ā

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Before

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bilat

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Two sides / bilateral

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CRF

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Chronic renal fluid

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CWI

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Crutch walking instruction

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drsg

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Dressing

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AROM

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Active range of motion

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AMA

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Against medical advice or American Medical Association

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ASA

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Aspirin

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ASCVD

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Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ax

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Axillary

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bilat

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Before

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bilat

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Two sides / bilateral

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BLE

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Bilateral lower extremities

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BR

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Bed rest

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Without

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Nosocomial

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Hospital acquired infection

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Keloid

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Thickened scar

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Kwashiorkor kwashiorkorkw

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Care without a cure

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Kwashiorkor

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malnutrition due to a protein deficiency

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After

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Cavity

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A hollow place or space in a structure

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Flexion

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Move the joint so that the angle between the bones is decreased store in or narrowing the angle of a joint

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Extension

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The angle between the bones is increased widening the angle of the joint

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Anomaly

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Deviation from the average or normal anything structurally irregular or contrary to a general rule

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Aseptic

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Without infection

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Anaerobic

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Lives without oxygen

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Palliative

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Care without a cure

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Intrinsic

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Something that must be present for another process to occur

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Prone

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Lying on the abdomen, face down

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Deep

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Away from the surface of the body

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Superficial

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Toward the surface of the body

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Parietal

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Pertaining to the outer way of the body

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Inspection

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General observation of a patient as a whole

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Hyperemesis

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Excessive vomiting

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Lymphedema

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Swelling and accumulation of tissue fluid

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Bronchiectasis

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Dilation or expansion of one of more bronchi

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Ectogenous

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Forming outside the body

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Homeoplasia

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Formation of new tissue similar to that already existing in a part

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Trichopathy

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Disease involving the hair

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Pilonidal

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Pertaining to hair in a nest

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Onychomalacia

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Softening of the skin

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Keratosis

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Abnormal condition of horny tissue

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Steatitis

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Inflammation of fatty tissue

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Acne

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of skin

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Cyanosis

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Dark blue or purple discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane

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Anemia

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Blood condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells

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Chloasma

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Pigmentary skin discoloration usually occurring on yellowish brown patches or spots

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Cellulitis

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Diffuse, acute infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Bowen disease

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Form of intrepidermal carcinoma characterized by red brown scaly or crusted lesions

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Dia

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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of skin

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Diaphoresis

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Excessive or profuse sweating

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Pyoderma

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Pus in the skin

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Scleroderma

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Hardening of the skin

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Eschar

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Dead matter that is sloughed off from the surface of the skin especially after a burn