Cvc Medical Terminology

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urethra

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is the tube from the bladder to the outside

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ureter

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is the tube from the kidney to the bladder

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carditis

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inflammation of the heart or its surroundings. I

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paronychia

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infection alongside the nail
para means along side

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Ganglia - plural term
singular - Ganglion

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a nerve cell cluster or a group of nerve cell bodies outside of the central nervous system.

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Axillae - plural term
Singular - axilla

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( armpit, underarm, or oxter) is the area on the human body directly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.

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arthr

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joint

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endo

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inside

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pericardium

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a double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
peri means around

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arthrodesis

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surgical immobilization of a joint so that the bones grow solidly together.
artho means joint

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papillae

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any small projections
a: singular to ae: plural

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carcinoma

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a malignant and invasive epithelial
tumor

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tinea capitis

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area of body: scalp
ringworm on scalp

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tinea pedis

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known as Athlete's foot, an infection of the feet caused by fungus.

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tinea corporis

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is a skin infection due to fungi. It is also called ringworm of the body.

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Dermatophytosis

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medical term for ringworm

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the inner lining of eye lid and most of the exterior of the eyeball

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myopia

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commonly known as being nearsighted
Opia means sight

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Hyperopia

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is the ability to see distant objects, but inability to see close objects.

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Glaucoma

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damage to the optic nerve is due to increased pressure in the eye, also known as intraocular pressure (IOP).

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papilledema (or papilloedema)

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is optic disc swelling that is caused by increased intracranial pressure.

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Epicanthic fold,
epicanthal fold
epicanthus
plica palpebronasalis
palpebronasal fold

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names for a skin fold of the upper eyelid, covering the inner corner (medial canthus) of the eye.

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ot-
otitis

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meaning ear
general term for infection or inflammation of the ear.

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arthrocentesis

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withdrawal of fluid from the knee

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What Organs Are in the Left Upper Quadrant?

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Stomach
Spleen
Left lobe of liver
Body of pancreas
Left kidney and adrenal gland
Splenic flexure of colon
Parts of transverse and descending colon

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Organs in the RUQ

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Liver
Gall bladder with biliary tree
Duodenum
Head of pancreas
Hepatic flexure of colon

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hypochrondraic region

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r & l upper quadrant

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Epigastric region

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center upper quadrant

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Umbilical region

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center quadrant

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lumbar region

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Right and left flank

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hypogastric region

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center lower quadrant

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inguinal region

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Right and left groin

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Palate

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roof of mouth

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Epiglottis

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a flap that is made of elastic cartilage tissue covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the entrance of the larynx.

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uvula

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fleshy projection of the soft palete

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squamous cell carcinoma

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Oral cancer occurring often on the lip

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gastrin

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Hormone secreted in stomach and increases gastric mobility.

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Serosa

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an outermost layer of thin connective tissue and a single layer of epithelial cells, present in the wall of the small intestine and in all areas of the digestive tract

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Submucosa

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a thick connective tissue layer containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves, present in the wall of the small intestine and in all areas of the digestive tract

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Visceral peritoneum

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(a serosa) covers the external surface of the digestive organs.

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plicae

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lining of the small intestine is thrown into circular folds

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duodenojejunal flexure

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When the duodenum and jejunum meet in a bend

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viscera
visceral

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internal soft organs in the abdomen.

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peritoneum
peritoneal

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Membranes that line the abdominal cavitiy

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bilirubin

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produced as a breakdown product of hemoglobin (the molecule in red blood cells) during phagocytosis by macrophages in the spleen and liver.

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Gallstones

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cholelithiasis

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Cholelithotomy

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is the operative removal of one or more gallstones

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lipid

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general term for all fatty compounds

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diarrhea

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abnormally loose and frequent stool

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach or intestines

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gastroenterology

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R stomach R intestines S branch of knowledge

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void

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to empty or evacuate, such as urine from the bladder.

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atelectasis

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collapse of lung tissue

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cyanosis

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Bluish discoloration particularly of the nailbeds and perioral area

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dyspnea

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Shortness of breath

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hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum, usually due to bleeding somewhere in the respiratory tract

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purulent

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Consistency of sputum that contains pus

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viscous

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thick sputum = Consistency of sputum that is thick

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tachypnea

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Very rapid respirations

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thoracentesis

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Surgical puncture of chest wall in order to aspirate fluid

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hypercapnia

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An abundance of carbon dioxide present in the blood.

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anoxia

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severe hypoxia = absence of oxygen inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues

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bronchus

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singular form of bronchi

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bifurcation

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division

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carina

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cartilaginous plate which reinforces the bifurcation (division) of the trachea

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mediastinum

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The space in the thoracic cavity behind the sternum and in between the two pleural sacs (containing the lungs).

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metacarpophalangeal

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the articulations (joints) between the metacarpal bones and
phalanges (fingers or toes)

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gastritis

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inflammation of the lining of the stomach

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gastroesophagea

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pertaining to the stomach and esophagus

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pro-

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prefix= before

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-osis
-ism

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suffix= condition

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hemo

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combining form= blood

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asc
example ascites

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root= belly

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cirrh

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root= yellow

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stat

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root=stand still

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-ase

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Suffix=enzyme

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thrombin

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root= clot

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chol/e
cholelithiasis
cholecystectomy
cholecystitis
cholangiography

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element = bile

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glosso

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root meaning tongue

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lingu

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root meaning tongue

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bari

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root= weight

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cusp

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root=point

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stalsis

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root= constrict

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vasculitis

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inflammation of (blood) vessels

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transillumination

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to illuminate, or light, across the abdomen

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Spermatogenesis

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spermatocytogenesis
spermatidogenesis
spermiogenesis
spermiation
spermatozoid
spermatozoon
Spermatozoa
spermatogonia
spermatids
spermatocytes

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erythropoietin

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Cells in the kidney secrete

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prostaglandins

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Cells in tissues throughout the body secrete

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leptin

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Fat cells secrete

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gastrin

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Cells in the upper GI tract secrete the hormone

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cholecystokinin

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hormone gastrin stimulates gastric secretions and the hormone______________which contracts the gallbladder

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-ic
-ine
-al
-us

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suffix - pertaining to

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anti-

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prefix - against

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-di-

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prefix-complete

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uret

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root-unrination

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-logy

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suffix-study of

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-in

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suffix-chemical compound

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para-

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prefix-beside

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adenohypophysis

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The pituitary gland (hypophysis) is suspended from the hypothalamus. The gland has two components:

1. A large anterior lobe called the

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neurohypophysis.

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The pituitary gland (hypophysis) is suspended from the hypothalamus. The gland has two components:

1. A large anterior lobe &
2. A smaller posterior lobe called the

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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stimulates target cells in the ovaries to develop eggs and stimulates sperm production in the testes.

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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stimulates ovulation and the formation of a corpus luteum in the ovary to secrete estrogen and progesterone.
In the male, stimulates production of testosterone

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), or thyrotropin,

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stimulates the growth of the thyroid gland and the production of thyroxine

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), or corticotropin,

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stimulates the adrenal glands to produce hormones called corticosteroids

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Prolactin (PRL)

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stimulates the mammary glands after pregnancy to produce milk.

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Growth hormone (GH), or somatotropin,

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is produced in quantities at least a thousand times as great as any other pituitary hormone. It stimulates cells to enlarge and divide, particularly in childhood and adolescence.

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Oxytocin (OT)

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in childbirth stimulates uterine contractions and in lactation forces milk to flow down ducts to the nipple. In both sexes, its production increases during sexual intercourse to help give the feelings of satisfaction and emotional bonding.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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reduces the volume of urine produced by the kidneys. It is also called vasopressin.

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somat/o

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toot - the body

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-tropin

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suffix- stimulation

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acromegaly

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Acromegaly is a long-term condition in which there is too much growth hormone and the body tissues get larger over time.

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prolactinoma

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is a benign prolactin-secreting tumor of the pituitary gland in both men and women. It can lead to breast milk production in women who are not breast-feeding and produce scanty menstrual periods. In men it leads to breast milk production and impotence.

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galactorrhea

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The abnormal production of breast milk is called

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pituitary dwarfism

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Underproduction of growth hormone can be present at birth and leads to_______________

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Hypopituitarism

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is uncommon. It can be caused by a pituitary tumor and cause a decline in the production of several hormones at the same time, a condition called panhypopituitarism.

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in-

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Prefix- not/without

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acro-

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prefix- extremity, highest point

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-sipid-

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root - flavor

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hypo-

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prefix- deficient

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-oma

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suffix- tumor

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thyroid storm (THIGH-royd STORM)

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Medical crisis and emergency due to excess thyroid hormones.

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hyper-

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prefix-above, excessive

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triiodothyronine

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thyroid hormone T3

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pretibial myxedema

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skin condition that may develop in patients with Graves' disease. It is characterized by thickening of a layer of tissue

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exophthalmos

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protrusion of eyeball

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myx-

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prefix- mucus

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-sis

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suffix - abnormal condition

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-ism

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suffix- condition, process

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ex-

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prefix - out, out of

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eu-

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prefix - good, normal

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DHEA

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dehydroepiandrosterone

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Electroencephalogram

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A record of the brain's electrical activity

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Electrocardiogram

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A record of the heart's electrical activity

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Hetergeneous

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Consisting of dissimilar elements or parts; not homogeneous.

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Homogeneous

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Consisting of parts that are the same; uniform in structure or composition.

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Epididymides - plural

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epididymis - singular

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Gastroenterologist

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specializes in stomach and intestines

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Carcinoma - singular

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Carcinomata - plural

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carditis

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Inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart.

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malleolus

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the bony protuberance on either side of the ankle, at the lower end of the fibula or of the tibula

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gynecologic

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the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems (vagina, uterus and ovaries) and the breasts.

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gastroenterology

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specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system.

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endo

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inside

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epi

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upon

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co

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together

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hyper

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excessive/above

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hypo

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deficient, below

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intra

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within

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syn

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together

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blasto

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germ cell

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fibro

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fiber

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histo

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tissue

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homeo

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the same

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mito

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thread

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mitochondria

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a membrane -bound organelle found in most eukaryotic cells

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Osteo

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bone

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theli

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nipple

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Epithelium

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The outside layer of cells that covers all the free, open surfaces of the body including the skin, and mucous membranes that communicate with the outside

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Tracheo

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windpipe

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Chromo

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color

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ovi

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egg

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al

ar

ary

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pertaining to

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ation

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action

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elle

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small

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emia

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blood condition

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oid

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resemble

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ic

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pertaining to

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logy

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study of

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stomy

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new opening

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ule

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little

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um

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structure

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entero

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intestines