Med Terms #3

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Pertaining to an agent that destroys bacteria

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Bactericidal

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Pertaining to an agent that inhibits bacterial growth

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Bacteriostatic

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type of one-celled organism whose genetic material (DNA) is not organized within a nucleus (plural: bacteria)

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bacterium

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inflammation of the penis

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balanitis

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surgery on part of the gastrointestinal tract for obesity. BARI/O means weithg, and IATR/O means treatment

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bariatric surgery

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substance used as a ratiopaque (xrays cannot pass through it) contrast medium for xray examination of the digestive tract

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barium

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xp-ray study of the lower digestive tract performed by instilling a solution of barium into the rectum, which highlights structures seen on the xray images

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barium enema

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x-ray study of the upper digestive tract performed by haivng the patient swallow a solution of barium which hightlights structures seen on the xray images

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barium swallow

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not cancerous; a tumor that does not spread and is limited in growth

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benign

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nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland. Also called benign prostatic hypertrophy.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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drug used to relive anxiety, relax muscles, and produce sedation

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benzodazepine

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drug that is ued for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), and abnormal rhythms of the heart (arrhythmias).

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Beta blocker

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pertaining to two (both) sides

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bilateral

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a yellow or orange fluid produced by the liver. It breaks up large fat globules and helps in the digestion of fats

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bile

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tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine

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bile duct

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a red blood cell pigment extracted with bile from teh liver into the intestine

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bilirubin

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study of life

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biology

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removing living tissue for subsequent viewing under a microscope or other laboratory studies

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biopsy

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hard, rigid type of connective tissues that make up most of the skeleton. It is composed of calcium salts

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bone

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soft, sponge-like material in the inner part of bones. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow

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bone marrow

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slow heartbeat

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bradycardia

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organ in the head that controls the activites of the body

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brain

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one of the glandular organs in front of the chest. The breasts produce milk after childbirth

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breasts

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one of the tubes that carry air fromt eh windpipe to the lungs. also called a bronchus (plural: bronchi)

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bronchial tube

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small bronchial tube

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bronchiole

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inflammation of the bronchial tubes

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bronchiolitis

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instrument used to visually examine bronchial tubes

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bronchoscope

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visual examination of bronchial tubes by passing an endoscope through the trachea (windpipe) into the bronchi

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bronchoscropy

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bronchial tube

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bronchus

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sac of fluid near a joint (plural: bursae)

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bursa

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inflammation of a bursa

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bursitis

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heel bone

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calcaneus

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accumulation of calcium salts in tissues

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calcification

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drug that dilates arteries by inhibiting the flow of calcium into muscle cells that line arteries. It is used to treat hypertension( high blood pressure) and angina (chest pain caused by insufficient oxygen to heart muscle).

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calcium channel blocker

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stone (plural: calculi)

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calculus

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bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone. also a painless thickening of skin cells in areas of external pressure or friction

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callus

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smallest blood vessel (plural: capillaries)

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capillary

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odorless, colorless gas formed in tissues and eliminated by the lungs

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carbon dioxide

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cancerous tumor. Carcinosmas form from epithelial cells, which line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body.

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carcinoma

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pertaining to the heart

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cardiac

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physician specializing in the study of the heart and heart disease

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cardiologist

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study of the heart

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cardiology

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enlargement of the heart

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cardiomegaly

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disease of heart muscle

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cardiomyopathy

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specialist in operating on the heart and blood vessels

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cardiovascular surgeon

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brief discharges of electricity passing across the chest to stop a cardiac arrhythmia called defibrillation

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cardioversion

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wrist bones

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carpals

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group of symptoms resulting from compression of the median nerve int eh wrist. symptoms include tingling, pain, and burning sensations in the hand and wrist.

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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flexible, fibrous connective tissue, found as part of the nose, ears, voice box, and windpipe and chiefly attached to bones and joints.

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cartilage

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clouding of the lens of the eye

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cataract

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pertaining to a substance that causes the release of feces from the large intestine

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cathartic

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computerized axial tomography. See CT SCAN.

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CAT scan

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pertaining to the tail or the lower portion of the body

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caudal

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smallest unit or part of an organism

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cell

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inflammation of soft tissue under the skin; it is marked by swelling, rednesss, an dpain and is caused by bacterial infection

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cellulitis

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headache. shortened form of cephalalgia

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cephalgia

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pertaining to the head. Cephalic presentation orefers to fetal position in which the head of the fetus appears at the uterine cervix as the infant is born

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cephalic

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antibiotic similar ot penicillin and used to treat infectiosn of the respiratory tract, ear, urinary tract, bones, and blood

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cephalosporin

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pertaining to the cerebellum

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cerebellar

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lower, back part of the brain that coordinates muscle movement and balance

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cerebellum

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pertaining to the cerebrum

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cerbral

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fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord

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cerebrospinal fluid

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disorder of blood vessels within the cerebrum. It results form inadequate blood supply to the brain. See also STROKE

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cerebrovascular accident

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largest part of the brain. It controls thought processes, hearing, speech, vision, and body movements

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cerebrum

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pertaining to the neck of the body or the neck (cervix) in the uterus

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cervical

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seven backbones in the area of the neck

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cervical region

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backbone in the neck

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cervical vertebra

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lower, neck-like portion of the uterus opening into the vagina

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cervix

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incision of the uterus to remove the fetus at birth

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Cesarean section

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bacterial infection commonly transmitted by sexual contact

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chlamydial infection

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treatment with drugs. Chemotherapy is most often used in the treatment of cancer

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chemotherapy

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removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystectomy

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new surgical attachment of the common bile duct to teh duodenum; an anastomosis

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choledochoduodenostomy

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incision of the common bile duct

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choledochotomy

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abnormal condition of gallstones

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cholelithiasis

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fatty substance made in the liver and found in the bloodstream. It is an important par of all cells and is necessary for creating hormones. It may accumulate in teh lining of arteries, such as in the ehart, causing heart disease, or in the gallbladder to form gallstones. Normal adult levels are 150 to 200 mg/dL

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cholesterol

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benign tumor of CARTILAGE

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chondroma

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malignant umor of CARTILAGE

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chondrosarcoma

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lasting a long time

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chronic

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chronic limitation in airflow into and out of the body; includes chronic bronchitis, ASTHMA, and EMPHYSEMA.

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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organs (heart and blood vessels) that carry blood throughout the body

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circulatory system

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liver disease with deterioration of the liver cells. Cirrhosis is often caused by alcoholism and poor nutrition.

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cirrhosis

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collarbone

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clavicle

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pertaining to the bedside or clinic; involving patients care

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clinical

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four fused (joined-together) bones at the base of the spinal column (backbone)

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coccygeal region

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tailbone

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coccyx

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removal of the colon (large intestine)

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colectomy

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inflammation of the colon (large intestine)

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colitis

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new surgical connection between two previously unconnected portions of the colon. This is an anastomosis

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colocolostomy

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large intestine (bowel)

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colon

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condition of growths or masses, protruding from the mucous membrane linng the colon

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colonic polyposis

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visual examination of the colon

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colonoscopy

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physician specializing in operating on the colon and rectum

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colorectal surgeon

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opening of th colon to the outside of the body

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colostomy

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visual examination of the vagina and cervix

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colposcopy

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x-ray images taken to show the body in cross-sectional views. also called CT scan

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computed tomography scan

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loss of consciousness resulting from a blow to the head

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concussion

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see anomaly

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congenital anomaly

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condition in which the heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood, resulting in inadequate oxygen to body cells

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congestive heart failure

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removal of a wedge-shaped piece (cone) of tissue from teh cervix in the diagnosis and treatment of early cancer of the cervix

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conization

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thin protective membrane over the front of the eye and attached to the eyelids

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conjunctiva

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inflammation of the CONJUNCTIVA

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conjunctivitis

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fibrous tissue that supports and connects internal organs, bones,a nd walls of blood vessels

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connective tissue

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middle layer over the front of the eye. It bends light to focus it on sensitive cells (retina) at the back of the eye.

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corium

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see FRONTAL PLANE

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coronal plane

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pertaining to the heart

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coronary

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x-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart

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coronary angiogram

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blood vessels that carry oxygen rich blood from the aorta to the heart muscle

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coronary arteries

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outer part of an organ (plural: cortices)

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cortex

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anti-inflammatory hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex

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cortisol

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inflammation of a rib and its cartilage

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costochondritis

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pertaining to a rib and its cartilage

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costochondral

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space surrounded by the skull and containing the brain and the outer organs

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cranial cavity

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incision of the skull

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craniotomy

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skull

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cranium

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nitrogen-containing waste that is removed fromt eh blood by the kidney and excreted in urine

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creatinine

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inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (often the ileum) marked by bouts of diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Along with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's is a type of INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

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Crohn disease

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division of an organ or the body into upper and lower portions; TRANSVERSE PLANE

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cross-section

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treatment using cold (CRY/O) temperatures

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cryotherapy

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undescended (CRYPT-means hidden)testicle. the testicle is not int eh scrotal sac at birth

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cryptorchism

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computed tomography; series of x-ray images showing organs in cross-section (transverse view). Also called a CAT SCAN.

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CT scan

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any one of the small flaps on the valves of the heart. Also, a sharp projection extending form the surface of a tooth

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cusp

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symptoms produced by an excess of cortisol from teh adrenal cortex. cushing syndome is marked by moon face, fatty swellings, and weakness

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Cushings syndrome

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bluish discoloration of teh skin due to deficient OXYGEN in the bloodstream

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cyanosis

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inflammation of the urinary bladder

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cystitis

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instrument (endoscope) used to view the urinary bladder

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cystoscope

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visual examination of the urinary bladder

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cystoscopy

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study of cells

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cytology