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hydramnios
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an excess of amniotic fluid with an overdistension of uterus
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pELVIC inflammatory disease (pid)
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infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and adjacent pelvic structures
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hydatidiform mole
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an intrauterine polycystic mass in which the chorionic villi have undergone cytic degeneration causing rapid growth of the uterus with hemmorrhage.
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Sexually Transmitted Disease (stds)
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a group of diseases spread by sexual intercourse or genital contact diseases
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placenta previa
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a placenta that is abnormally implanted in the uterus so that it impinges on or overs the internal os of the uterine cervix. This may result in decreased O2 supply to the fetus and an increased risk of hemorrhage and infection to the mother
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endometrial cancer
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the most prevelant gynecological malignany, most often occuring in the fifth or sixth decade of life, the major sympoms is postmenoposual bleeding
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toxic shock syndrome
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disease casued by toxin producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus: leads to hypovalemia hypotension and shock.
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fibrocystic breast disease
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the presence of single or multiple cysts that give a nodular consistency to the bresat.
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eclampsia
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the gravest form of pregnancy induced hypertension characterized by grand mal seizures, coma, proteinuria, and edema.
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premenstrual syndrome
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nervous tension, irritablity, weight gain, edema, headache, mastalgia, and dysphoria during the last few days of the menstrual cycle before the onset of menses.
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breechpostion
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intrauterine position in which the fetal buttocks or feet present first
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endometriosis
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abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity that may cauue dysmorrhea, infertility, and painful intercourse.
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carcinoma of the breast
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a malignant breast tumor. surgical treatments include lumpectomy, simple or total mastectomy, ad modified radical mastectomy
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polymenorrhea
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an abnormally frequent recurrence of menstrual cycle
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hylain membrane disease
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respiratory condition that primarily occurs in premature neonates: the lack of protien in the lining of the lung causes lung collapse , also known as RDS
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Pregnancy test
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detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in a urine or blood sample
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Oral Contraceptives
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drugs that exert a hormonl influence to prevent pregnanc
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hysterosalpinography
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radiography of the uterus and oviducts after injection of contrast medium
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cerclage
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procedure in which a nonabsorbable suture is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneous abortion
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pap Smear
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microscopic analysis of cells taken from the cervix and vagina to detect the presence of carcinoma
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Abortion
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the termination of pregnancy before the fetus reaches the stage of viability: it cn be spontaneous or induced
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amniocentesis
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removal of amniotic fluid for laboratory analysis to detect genetic abnormailites, fetal maturity, and sex of the fetus
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oxytocins
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drugs the stimulate contraction of the uterus
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dilation and curettage (d&C)
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dialation of the uterine cervix canal and the scraping of the endometrium: used to detect pathological conditions of the uterus
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Chronic villus sampling
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placental tissues are obtained for prenatal diagnosis of potential genetic defects.
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disease of the uterus
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hysteropathy
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radiography of the uterus and oviducts
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hysterosalpinography
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myoma of the uterus
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hysteromyoma
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realting to the uterus and cervix
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uterocervical
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herniation of the uterus
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uterocele
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pertaining to the uterus and the rectum
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uterorectal
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pain in an ovary
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oophoralgia
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inflammation of an ovary and oviduct
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oophorosalpingitis
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excision of the ovaries
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oophorectomy
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inflammation of the fallopian tubes
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salpingitis
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fixation of a fallopian tube
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salpingopexy
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incision of an fallopian tube
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salpingotomy
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inflammation of the vagina
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vaginitis
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abnormal condition due to a vaginal fungus
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vaginomycosis
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relating to the vagina and labia
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vaginolabial
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study of the female
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gynecology
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physician who specializes in diseases of the female
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gynocologist
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disease of females
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gynecopathy
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pyosalpinx
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acculmulation of pus in the fallopian tube
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abruptio placentae
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premature detachment of normally situated placents after 20th week of gestation
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ectopic preganancy
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impantation of the fertilized ovum outside of the uterine cavity
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pre-eclampsia
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complication of pregnancy characterize by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema
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down syndrome, trinsomy 21
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Chromosomal abnormaility that results in mild to severe mental retardation and other abnormailites.
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hyrocephalus
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an abnormal accumulation of CSF in the ventricles of the brain
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kernicterus
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n abnoraml toxic accumulation of billirubin in the CNS tissue casued by high levels of billirubin in the bloodstream of a neonate: jaudice appears: the more serious effects include brain damage and mental retardation.
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pyloric stenosis
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congenital defect in which narrowing of the pyloric sphincter at the outlet of the stomch casues an obstruction that blocks the flow of food into the small intestines.
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tendinitis
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inflammation of the tendon
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endolumbar
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in the lower back or lumbar portion of the spinal cord
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arthrodesis
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surgical immobilization of a joint to relieve pain or profvide support
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rhabdomyoma
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tumor consisting of primarily straited muscular tissue
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chrondromalacia
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softening of the articular cartilage, usually the patella, which occurs in young adults after knee injury.
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periosteal
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pertaining to the periosteum
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synovitis
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inflammation of the synovial membrane
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anklosis
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condtion of a stiff joint
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fasciectomy
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excision of strips of fascia
usually performed when excessive growth of fibrous tissue occurs around the joints, causing immpbility |
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fibromyalgia
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pain in fibrous and muscle tissue
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gouty
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arthrisis caused by excessive uric acid in the body
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scoliosis
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an abnormal sidward curvature of the spine
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talipes
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any of several deformaites of the foot
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lordosis
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an abnormal inward curvature of a portion of the spine
swayback |
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bunion
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an abnormally enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
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subluxation
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partial dislocation
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strain
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trauma to th muscles and or tendon form excesice use
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osteoporosis
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a disorder caracterized by abnormal loss of bone density
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sprain
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traumatic injury to the tendons . muscles, or ligaments aroud a joint characterized by pain ,swelling, and discoloration.
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osteoarthritis
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a progressice degeneration joint disease caracteried by bone spurs and destruction of articular cartilage.
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paget disease
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a skeletal disease of unknown cause, usually affecting the middle aged and elderly that is characterized by excessive bone destruction and unorganized bone repair
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polymyostis
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chronic inflammation of number of muscles simultaneously usually accompanied by deformity, pain, edema, sweatin, tension, and insomnia
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lyme disease
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an acute reccurent inflammatory infection transmitted through the bite of an infected deer tick
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MS
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a group of genetic diseases char. by progressive weakness and atrophy of muscles without the involvment of the NS
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ganglion
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a cyst that devlops from the joint capsule or a tendon, usually in the wrist
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Kyphosis
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an exaggeration of angulation in the normal posterior curve of the thoracic spine: also known as hunchback
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rhabdomyosarcoma
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a highly malignant tumor dervied from primitive striated muscle cells
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greenstick
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a fracture in which the bone is partially bent and partially broke; occurs in children
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compound
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a fracture with an external wound in skin
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comminuted
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a fracuture in which the bone is broken or slpinted in to pieces
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Lymphedema
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an accumulation of lymph in soft tissue that casues a swelling
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CMV Cytomegalovirus
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a member of a group of large species-specific herpes type viruses with a wide variety of disease effects: causes serious illness in persons with HIV infection, in newborns, and in ppl being treated with immunosuppresive drugs and therpy, especially after organ transplantation
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elephantiasis
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a chronic condition marked by pronounced hypertrophy of skin and subcutaneous tissues resulting from obstruction of lymphatic vessels
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hypersensitivity
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conditon in which the immune system produces an exaggerated response to a forgien substance casuing sympthoms such as rash, runny nose, or swelling: commonly called allergy
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Kaposi Sarcoma
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a vascular malignancy that is often first apparent in the skin or mucous membranes but may involve the viscera: a common AIDs related cancerous tumor
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Lymphangioma
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a bening yellowish-tan tumor on the skin composed of lymphatic vessels.
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Systemic lupus erythematosus
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a chronic autoimmune disease involving multiple organ systems and marked by periods of exacerbation and remission
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AIDs
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a progressive impariment of the immune system caused by the human immunodefincency virus. The resulting immunodeficiency predisposes the patient to opportunicitc infections, usual cancer, and other characteristics abnormalities
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PCP pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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an acute interstitial plasma cell pneumonia marked by slight if any fever, nonproductive cough, tachypnea, and dyspnea. It affects approximately 75 percent of those individuals affected by AIDs
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AIDs-dementia complex
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a neurologic effect of brain inflammation experienced by nearly one-third of all the AIDs patients; condition is charactized by memory loss.
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Western Blot
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a lab test used to detect the presence of HIV more precise then the ELISA
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Vaccination
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injection of attenuated microorganisms; administered to induce immunity or to reduce the effects associated with infectious disease
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antiglobulin test
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a test for the presence of anitbodies that coat and damage RBCs as a result of any of several disease or conditions aslo called Coomb test
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immunosuppressants
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agents that significantly suprress the bodys natural immune response to an antigen; administeres in treatment of transplant patients
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AIDS coctail
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a combination of drugs used to retard HIV replication and mutation
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bone marrow aspiration biopsy
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removal of living tissue from the bone marrow by suction throught a fina needle attached to a syringe; used for micorscopic evaluation
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immunotherpy
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the application of immunologic knowledge and techiniques to prevent and treat disease
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chemotherpay
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treatment of disease by means of chemical agents
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antiviruals
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drugs used to treat various viral condtions such as herpes virus infection, chickenpox, and infulenza A.
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myelalgia
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pain of the spinal cord or its tissues
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cortical
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pertaining to the cortex
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meningitis
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Inflammation of the meninges
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encephaloma
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tumor of the brain
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medullary
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pertaing to the medulla
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spinal
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pertaining to the spine
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craniofacial
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pertaining to the skull and face
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ganglitis
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inflammatin of the ganglion
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neuralgia
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pain of the nerve
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intrathecal
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pertaining to within the meninges
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epidural
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a hematoma, usually from an arterial bleed, that forms betweenm the skull and dura mater
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parkinson disease
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progressive neurological disorder affecting movement control that is characterized by a deficiency of the neruotransmitter dopamine that leads to slowness of movement, tremors, and shuffling gate
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Huntington disease
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inherited diesase with tics, speech , disturbances and mental deterioration that usually occurs between 30 and 50 years of age
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shingles
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eruption of inflammatory vesicles along the course of a peripheral nerve casued by heroes zoster virus
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subdural
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a hematoma usually from a venous bleed that forms between the dura mater and the brain
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bellspalsy
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condition characterized by paralysis or peresis of the facial muscles casued by dysfunction of a facial nerve of unknown etiology
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migraine
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a severe headache usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting
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aura
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subjective senseation preceding a seizure or migraine
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TIA
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brief episode of ishemia in the brain casuing neurological dysfunction: synonymous with "mini stroke"
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hydrocephalus
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increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain
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menigitis
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any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
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spinabifida
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a congential malformation in which there is a defective closure of the spinal canal through which the spinal cord and the menigies may or maynot protrude
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cerebral contusion
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brusising of brain tissue that may accompanied by hemmorrhage
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meningioma
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a tumor of the meniges that is usually benign
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aneurysm
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localized ballooning of the wall of a blood vessel, usually an artery
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MS
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CHRONIC DISEASE OF THE cns WITH DESETRUCTION OF MYLEIN AND NERVE AXONS WITHIN SEVERAL REIGIONS OF THE BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD
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giloma
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astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas are examples of this type of tumor arising from neuroglial tissue
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tay-sachs
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genetic disorder that arises from an enzyme def at birth, which causes an accumulation of lipid sub in CNS cells leading to their destruction
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CVA
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vascular injury to the brain with a sudden loss of neruological function, characterized by occlusion by an embolus, thrombus, or hemmorahage : a stroke
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myasthenia gravis
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neuromuscular, autoimmune disorder characterized by extreme weakness of the skeletal muscles
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tremor
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an involunatray quivering, shaking, or trembling, a characteristiic sympthom of parkinson disease
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coma
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abnormally deep uncounsciousness with the absence of voluntary response to stimuli
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alzheimers
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brain disorder of uknown etiolgoy marked by dementia with sympthoms of memory loss, imparied judgement, disorientation, loss of intellectual functioning and emotional fainitng
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seizures
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a sudden discharge of electrical activity in the brain that is clincally detactable, a convulsion
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neurologist
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specialist in the study of the nervous system
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neuralgia
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pain in the nerve
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neruoblast
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embryonic cell of a nerve
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cerebropathy
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disease of the cerebrum
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pertaining to the cerebrum and spinal cord
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cerbrospinal
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encephalitis
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infammation of the brain
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encephaloccle
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hernitation of the brain
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encephaloma
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tumor of the brain
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myelorrhaphy
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suture of the spinal cord
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myelomalacia
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softening of the spinal cord
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hardening of the spinal cord
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myelosclerosis
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meningocete
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herniation of the meninges
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meningopathy
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any disease of the meniges
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meningitis
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inflammation of the meninges
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hemiplegia
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paralysis of one half
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quadriplegia
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paralysis of four limbs
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atrophy
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without nourishment
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hyperatrophy
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excessive nourishment
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dysphasia
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difficult speech
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aphasia
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without speech
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anxiety disorder
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disorders characterized by feelings of fear or dread accopmianied by heart palpatations, sweating , and dizzeness
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dementia
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progressive deterioration of cognitive function as seen in alzhimers and parkinsons patients
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substnace-related
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disorders involving abuse of or dependence on alcholol and drugs
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schizophrenia
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psychotic illness with positive and negative sympthom
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sex and gender identity
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disorders related to sexual functioning and ones assigned sex
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hallucinations
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sensory perceptions that do not result from external stimulus and that occur in the waking state, as in hearing voices when none is present
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eating disorders
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disorders of body image and food intake
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delusions
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a false belief or incorrect judgement that cannot be changes by logical reasoining or evidence to the contrary
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mood disorders
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disorders characterized by extreme sadness and or euphoria
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somatoform
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any group of neurotic disorders characterized by sympthoms for which there are no demonstrable organic casues or physiological dysfunctions
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impulse control disorders
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disorders marked by an inability to refrain from engaging in harmful behaviors suh as stealing or fire setting
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adjustment disorders
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temporary disorders of varying severity that occurs as a reaction to some stressful life event sympthoms usually recede and eventually disappear as stress diminishes
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disturbances in the amount quality timing or autonomic nervous system during sleep cycle
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sleep disorders
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factitious disorders
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intentionally producing physical sympthoms to gain attention by assuming the sick role as seen in Munchausen syndrome
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postoperative
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happening or done after a surgical operation
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scalene block
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botox injections to relac muscles
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athrogram
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exam of the interior of a joint using xry after injetion of a radio-pque substance
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debrided
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removal of dead, contaiminated, adherent tissue or foriegn material
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bursa
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small fluid filled sac located at the point where muscles or tendons slice a bone
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spur
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calcar, spiked projecting body as fromm a bone
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laminectomy
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surgical procedure for treating spinal stenosis by relieveing pressure
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Propulsid
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digestive agent/ relieves heart burn
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Prilosec
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gastric acid supp/use for GERD
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Norvasc
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anitanginal/antihypertensive
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XANAX
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anxiolytic/anxiety. panic dosprders
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Darvocet
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narcotic nalgesis pain relief
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total hip arthoplasty
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surgery to replace hip with artificial device
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decubitus position
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a reclining position
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orthopedic
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pertaining to the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system
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reamer
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rotating tool used to shape enlarge a hool
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acetabular
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pertaining to the hip ball and socket joint
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prosthesis
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artifical extension repalcing missing body parts
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supple
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moving and bendind with agility limber
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ausculation
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listeing to internl sounds of the body
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angulation
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formation of angles
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capillary refill
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quick test performed on the nail bed
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comminuted
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fracture bone is broken or splintered
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Colles fracture
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specific wrist fracture, brake across end of the mian bone of the forarm
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apex volar
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top of the foot
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splint
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orthopedic device
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fentanyl
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marcotic analgeisa pain relief
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