Med Terms

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adenectomy

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removal of a gland by surgical means

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adenoid

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pharyngeal tonsils or pertaining to the pharyngeal tonsils

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adipose

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the fat in adipose tissue cells; of a fatty nature

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus

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aminocentesis

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percutaneous picture through the abdominal wall and into the uterus to obtain amniotic fluid of diagnostic and assessment purposes.

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amnion

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thin tough membrane lining the chorion, containing the embryo and later the fetus, and surrounded by the amniontic fluid

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amylase

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enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into smaller carbohydrate molecules

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amylolysis

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conversion of starch to water-soluble sugars and dextrins by enzymatic action or hydrolysis

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anesthesiologist

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physician or dentist who specializes in anesthesiology

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anesthesiology

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branch of medicine devoted to pain relief and the administration of medication for relief of pain during surgery

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anesthetic

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Producing anesthesia, drug or agent that can produce a loss of feeling (anesthesia).

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anesthetist

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a person trained to administer anesthetics

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angiectasis

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pathologic dilation of a lymphatic or blood vessel, often resulting in its lengthening

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angiectomy

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surgical removal or resection of a vessel

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angiogram

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radiographic image of a blood vessel taken during angiography

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angioplasty

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surgical reconstruction of a blood vessel by an angiographic procedure to eliminate areas of narrowing

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angiorrhaphy

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repair by suture of a blood vessel

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appendectomy

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surgical excision of the vermiform appendix

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the vermiform appendix; if untreated it usually results in perforation and peritonitis

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atrophy

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wasting away or diminution in size or activity of a body part. to undergo this process.

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augmentation mammoplasty

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surgical procedure to enlarge the breasts

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bacteremia

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presence of bacteria in the blood

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benign

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not cancerous; not recurrent; favorable for recovery.

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biology

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science that deals with study of plants, animals, and other forms of life.

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biopsy

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removal of living tissue from the body for examination (usually under a microscope), performed to establish or confirm diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of a disease.

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blepharoptosis

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drooping of the upper eyelid as a result of paralysis

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calcipenia

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calcium deficiency in body fluids and tissues. also called hypocalcia

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cancerous

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of the nature of or pertaining to cancer

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carcinoma

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cancerous, or malignant, new growth composed of epithelial cells that tend to invade surrounding tissues, give rise to metastasis

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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cardiologist

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart disease.

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cardiology

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study of the heart and its functions

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cardiomegaly

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hypertrophy, or enlargement, of the heart.

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cardiorrhexis

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rapture of the heart

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cerebral

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pertaining to the cerebrum

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cerebrotomy

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incision of the brain. also called encephalotomy

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cerebrum

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main portion of the brain, occupying the upper section of the cranial cavity. its two hemispheres are connected by the corpus callosum and form the largest part of the central nervous system

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chirospasm

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muscle spasm of the hand. also spelled cheirospasm

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cholelith

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gallstone

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colonoscopy

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visual examination of the mucosal lining of the colon by means of colonoscope. also called coloscopy

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colopexy

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surgical suspension or fixation of the colon

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coloscopy

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visual examination of mucosal lining of the colon by means of colonoscope. also called colonoscopy

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colostomy

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surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body to be used for passage of stool.

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cutaneous

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pertaining to the skin

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dermal

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pertaining to the dermis. pertaining to the skin

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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dermatologic

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pertaining to dermatology. of or affecting the skin

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dermatological

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pertaining to dermatology. of or affecting the skin

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dermatologist

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a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

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dermatology

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area of medical practice concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

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dermatome

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1 an instrument used to cut thin skin slices for skin graphs. 2 area of skin supplied with afferent nerve fibers from a single posterior spinal root. also called dermatomic area. 3 lateral portion of a mesodermal somite; cutis plate

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dermatoplasty

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plastic operation to replace lost or destroyed skin

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dermatosis

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any disease of the skin, particularly one not involving inflammation

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dilatation

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condition of being stretched or dilated beyond normal dimensions, especially as applies to an orifice or tubular structure. also called dilation

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diplopia

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perception of two images of a single object caused by extraocular muscle dysfunction or an innervating nerve disorder. also called ambiopia, double vision, or binocular polyopia.

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ductus deferens

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excretory duct of the testis, which ascends from the scrotum and joins the seminal vesicle to form the ejaculatory duct. also called vas deferens.

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edema

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accumulation of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces; may be localized or systemic

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elective procedure

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surgery scheduled in advance because it does not involve medical emergency

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emesis

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vomiting

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encephalitis

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inflammatory condition of the brain, usually caused by an arbovirus infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito

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encephalocele

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a hernia of the brain and meninges through a defect in the skull; may be congenital, postoperative, or traumatic in origin.

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encephalotome

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the act or art of dissecting the brain

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encephalotomy

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the act or art of dissecting or incision of the brain

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endocardium

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The endothelial lining of the chambers of the heart and the connective tissue bed on which it lies; contains smooth muscle cells, small blood vessels, and collagen fibers.

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endocrine

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1 secreting internally (as opposed to exocrine); applied either to substances that exert specific effects on the other organs or to organs that release their products into lymph or blood. also called endosecretory. 2. hormonal.

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endocrinologist

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A specialist in endocrinology

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endocrinology

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1. the study of hormones, the endocrine system, and their role in body physiology. 2. A medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine system disorders.

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enzymatic

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of or pertaining to an enzyme, proteins or conjugated proteins produced by living organisms and function as biochemical catalysts

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epidemiologist

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a physician or medical scientist who specializes in epidemiology

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epidemiology

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the study of the factors determining and influencing the distribution and frequency of disease, injury, and other health related event in a particular human population; aimed at promoting prevention and control of the development and spread of disease

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excision

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Surgical removal by cutting, as amputation or organ removal

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facial

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pertaining to treatment of the face

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forensic medicine

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the science that deals with the application of medical knowledge to legal questions.

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gastric

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pertaining to, originating in, or affecting the stomach

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gastrocele

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hernial protrusion of the stomach or of a gastric pouch

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gastroenterologist

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A practitioner who specializes in diseases of the digestive tract

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gastroenterology

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The study of the stomach and intestines and their diseases

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geriatrician

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a physician who has completed a residency in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with an additional one or two year fellowship training in the medical, social, and psychological issues that concern older adults.

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geriatrics

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The branch of medicine concerned with the physiologic characteristics of aging and the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases

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gerontology

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scientific study of the biologic, clinical, historical, and sociologic problems of aging

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glycolysis

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Anaerobic enzymatic conversion of glucose to lactate or pyruvate, resulting in energy stored in the form of adenosine triphosphate

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gonorrhea

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infection caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae, transmitted primarily by sexual contact; commonly asymptomatic in women but marked in males by urethritis with pain and discharge.

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gynecologic

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pertaining to or affecting the female reproductive tract.

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gynecological

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pertaining to or affecting the female reproductive tract

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gynecologist

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a physician skilled in gynecology

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gynecology

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branch of medicine that is concerned with diseases of the female genital tract

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hematemesis

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vomiting of blood, indicating rapid upper gi bleeding

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hemolysis

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breakdown of the erythrocyte membrane, causing the release of hemoglobin

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hemophilia

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group of inherited bleeding disorders characterized by a deficiency of one of the factors required for coagulation of blood

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hemophiliac

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person affected with hemophilia

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hemorrhage

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escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding; often used to denote specifically the lost of a large amount of blood in a short period of time, either externally or internally.

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hepatitis

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inflammatory condition of the liver, marked by jaundice, anorexia, abnormal liver function, clay colored stools, and tea colored urine.

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hernia

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protrusion of a loop or a knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening in the muscle wall of the surrounding cavity

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hospitalist

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physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine.

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hyperemesis

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condition of excessive vomiting

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hypoglycemia

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abnormally decreased concentration of glucose in the blood, usually result of an over administration of insulin

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hysteria

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unmanageable emotional excesses sometimes lose control due to overwhelming fear that may be caused by past events with severe conflict.

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immunologist

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One who specializes in immunology

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immunology

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branch of biomedicine that studies the response of an organism to antigenic stimulation, the recognition of self and not self, and all chemical aspects of immune phenomena

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incision

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cut or wound created by cutting the sharp instrument.
The act of cutting

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inflammation

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response to injury or destruction of tissue. signs are redness, swelling, and pain

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intensivist

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a physician who specializes in the care and treatment of patients in intensive care

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internist

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physician who specializes in internal medicine

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invasive

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Marked by the tendency to spread, especially to healthy tissue.
or relating to medical procedure in which a part of body is entered.

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kleptomania

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anxiety disorder characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to steal objects that are unnecessary for monetary value or personal use, usually preceded by increased tension and followed by relief or pleasure