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the suffixes -al, -ic, -ious all mean what?
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pertaining to.
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the suffix -itis means?
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inflammation.
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the suffix -logy means?
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study or science of.
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the suffix -meter means?
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measure, measuring instrument.
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the suffix -pathy means?
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disease.
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the suffix -scope means?
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an istrument used for viewing.
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the suffix -scopy means?
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process of viewing.
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endo/card/itis means?
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inflammation within the heart.
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arthr/o/pathy means?
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disease of the joint.
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gastr/itis means?
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inflammation of the stomach.
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cardiology means...?
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study of the heart.
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esophagitis means?
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inflammation of the esophagus.
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cardiopathy means?
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any disease of the heart.
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laparoscope is used for ?
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viewing the abdomen.
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Laparoscopy means?
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an instrument is used for viewing the abdomen.
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the suffix -drome means?
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run or running.
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the prefix syn- means?
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together.
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the suffix emesis means?
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vomiting.
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hematemesis means?
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vomiting of blood.
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the suffix -malacia means?
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softening.
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cardiomalacia means?
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degeneration of the heart.
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the suffix -opsy means?
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view of.
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biopsy is?
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the removal and examination of tissue.
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Hemophilia means?
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blood loving.
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the suffix phagia means?
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eating or swallowing.
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dysphagia is?
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painful or difficulty swallowing or eating.
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the suffix -phasia means?
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speaking.
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the prefix a- means ?
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without or absence of.
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aphasia means?
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absence or impairment of speech.
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the suffix -physis means?
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growth.
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the prefix hypo- means?
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below.
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hypophysis means?
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rowth below.
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the suffix -plegia means?
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paralysis.
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quadriplegia means?
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paralysis of all four limbs.
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the suffix -oma means?
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tumor
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osteoma means?
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tumor of the bone.
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the suffix -stasis means?
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standing still.
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what is homeostasis
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The tendency of an organism or system to maintain internal stability.
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the suffix -algia means?
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pain.
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arthralgia means?
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pain in a joint.
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the suffix -asthenia means ?
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weakness.
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the term myasthenia means?
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weakness of muscle.
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what does the suffix -atresia mean?
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a closure or the absence of a normal body opening.
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hyperatresia means what?
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the closure of the uterine cavity.
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what does the suffix -cele mean?
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hernia, swellin, or protrusion.
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what is a meningocele?
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a hernia of the meninges of the brain or the spinal column that protrude through an abnormal opening.
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the suffix -dynia means what?
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pain.
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what is tenodynia?
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pain in a tendon.
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the three suffixes -ia, -osis, and -ism all mean what?
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a condition.
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toxemia is ?
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a condition in which toxins are found in the blood.
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what is adenosis?
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condition of a gland.
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What is embolism?
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a condition in which a blood vessel is blocked by a clot or embolus.
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the suffix -penia means what?
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deficiency or abnormal reduction in number.
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what does the suffix -plasia mean?
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formation, or growth.
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the suffix -rrhagia means?
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condition or excessive bleeding or hemmorhage.
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the sufix -rrhea means?
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excessive discharge.
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what is neoplaisa?
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new formation or growth.
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What is rhinorrhagia?
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nose bleed.
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seborrhea is what?
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excessive discharge from the subaceous glands.
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the suffix -rrhexis means what?
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rupture.
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what is amniorrhexis?
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a rupture of the membrane enclosing a fetus known as the amnion.
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what does the suffix -sclerosis mean?
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conditioning of hardening.
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Arteriossclerosis is what?
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the hardening and thickening of artery walls.
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the suffix -ad means what?
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toward.
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cephalad menas what?
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towards the head.
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the prefix poly- means what?
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excessive or many.
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the suffixes -emia, and -hemia mean what?
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blood or condition of blood.
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what do the six suffixes -ac, -al, -ar, -ary, -ic, -ous mean?
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pertaining to.
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What does the suffix -iatry mean?
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treatment or speciality.
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-logy means?
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study of.
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the suffix -centesis means?
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surgical puncture.
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thoracocentesis means?
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surgical puncture in the chest.
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-clasia, clasis, and clast all mean what?
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break apart.
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Osteoclasis is what?
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surgical procedure in which a bone is artifically broken apart.
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-deis means ?
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fusion, or surgical fixation.
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The suffix -ectomy means?
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surgical removal, or excision.
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chondrectomy is what?
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excision of cartilage.
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the suffixes -gram, -graph, and graphy are terms used for ?
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recording.
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-gram means?
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a record or image.
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-graph means?
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an instrument used for recording.
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-graphy is ?
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a recording process.
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Angiogram is ?
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record or X-ray image of arteries.
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Angiograph is?
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instrument used for recording arteries.
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Angiography is?
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process of recording an artery.
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-meter means?
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measuring.
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-metry means?
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process of measurement.
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the suffix -pexy means ?
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surgical fixation or suspension.
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mastopexy is ?
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a surgical fixation or lifting of the breasts.
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the suffix -phylaxis means?
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protection, or protective.
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prophylaxis means?
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protective treatment to prevent disease.
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the suffix -plasty means?
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surgical repair.
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gastroplasty is?
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surgical repair on the stomach.
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The suffix -rrhapy means?
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suturing.
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Angiorrhapy means?
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the suturing of a blood vessel.
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the suffix -scope means?
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a viewing instrument.
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the suffix -scopy means?
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the process of viewing.
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gastroscope is?
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an instrument for viewing the stomach.
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what is gastroscopy?
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the process of itself of viewing the stomach.
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the suffix -stomy means?
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surgical creation of an opening.
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Gastrosomy is what?
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creation of an opening in the stomach.
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the suffix -tome means?
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cutting instrument.
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the suffix -tomy means?
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an incision.
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the crainiotome is the ____ used during a craniotomy.
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cutting instrument.
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the suffix -tripsy means?
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surgical crushing.
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What is lithotripsy?
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the surgical crushing of to prevent and get rid of kidney stones.
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the suffix -ion means?
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process.
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ovulation is the process of ______
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ovulating
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What is the system of checks and balances?
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created by the seperation of three branches, designed by the framers of the Constitution so that no branch could have more power than any other one.
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Define Constitutional Law?
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Defines the governments power to act, and set limits on the governments power.
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Rules are made by ____.
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Regulations.
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Define Statutes.
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laws passed by legislative bodies.
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What are statuatory laws?
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ever-changing rules and laws created by Congress.
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Define Common Law?
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explains or interprets other sources of law.
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"stare decisis" translates to what?
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let the decision stand.
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Define civil Law.
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concerns relationships either between individuals or between individuals and the gov't.
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define tort law.
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covers wrongful acts that result in harm to another person or that person's property.
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Define Contract Law.
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includes enforceable promises and agreements between two or more persons to do or not to do.
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What are 7 types of intentional tort?
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Assault, battery, false improsenment, defamation of character, fraud, embezzlemnt, and invasion of privacy.
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What is unintentional tort.
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Negligence occurs, the standard of care is not executed properly.
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Define Contract Law.
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it addresses a breach, neglect, of a legally binding agreement, between two parties.
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What is a felony?
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carries a punishment of death or improsenment in a state or federal prison for more than one year.
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Define Misdemeanors.
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less serious offenses such as traffic tickets, and violations.
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What is a defendant?
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the person being sued in a court of law.
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What is a plantiff?
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the person bringing an action into litiagation. what does "subpoena duces tecum " mean?
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what does "subpoena duces tecum " mean?
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under penalty, take with you.
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