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102 Cards in this Set
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adnexa
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ovaries and fallopian tubes
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amenorrhea
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absence of meses
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ascites
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accumulation of fluid in the paritoneal cavity
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arthralgia
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pain in a joint
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ataxia
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failure of muscle coordination, such as staggering gait
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atelectasis
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a collapsed or airless condition of the lung
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auricular
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related to the auricle of the ear, as in preauricular lymph nodes
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axilla
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of or pertaining to the armpit
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bruit
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murmur or sound heard during auscultation
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buccal
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pertaining to the cheek or mouth
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cachectic
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in a state of ill health, malnutrition and wasting
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caries
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gradual decay of soft bony tissue/cavity
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cellulitis
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an infection in or close to the skin
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cerumen
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ear wax
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cholecystectomy
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removal of gall bladder
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cholecystitis
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inflammation of the gallbladder
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crepitance
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crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
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cushingoid
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resembling Cushing's syndrome, excess glucocorticoid hormone
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cyanotic
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bluish or slate-like skin color
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debridement
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removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
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diaphoresis
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excessive or profuse sweating
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diplopia
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double vision
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dysarthria
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speech problem due to weakness, paralysis, and muscle uncoordination
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstration
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dyspnea
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difficult or labored breathing, SOB
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dysuria
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painful urination
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ecchymosis
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bruise
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ectopic pregnancy
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implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity
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edema
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selling of tissue due to excessive accumulation of fluid
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edentulous
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without teeth
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effusion
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escape of fluid into a part, as in pleural cavity or a joint
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embolism
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obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot of blood or foreign substance
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emesis
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vomiting
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epistaxis
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bloody nose
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epididymitis
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condition in which there is inflammation of the epididymis (a curved structure at the back of the testicle in which sperm matures and is stored)
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erythema
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redness of skin caused by capillary congestion, irritation
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euthymic
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to have peace of mind
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exudates
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production of pus or serum
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febrile
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to have fever
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fluorescein
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dye used in eye exam to observe corneal abnormalities
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fontanel
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incomplete closure of the parietal bones of a fetal or young skull
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fundus
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bottom of internal surface of a hollow organ
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gastritis
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inflammation of stomach
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gastroenteritis
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inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
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hematemesis
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vomiting blood
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hematochezia
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blood in stool
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hematoma
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swelling of blood in organ or tissue, bruise
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hematuria
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blood in urine
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hemoptysis
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spitting of blood
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hemorrhage
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excessive bleeding
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hemorrhoids
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a mass of dilated veins in the anorectum
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hepatosplenomegaly
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enlargement of liver and spleen
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hypovolemia
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dehydration
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infarct
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necrotic area of tissue following cessation of blood supply
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inguinal
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pertaining to groin region
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ischemia
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temporary and localized anemia due due to restricting circulation to a part
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kyphotic
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exaggeration or angulation of normal posterior curve of spine
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labryrinthitis
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inflammation of the inner ear
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lingual
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belonging to the tongue
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lithiasis
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formation of caculi and concretions (stones)
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lordosis
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anterior curvature of the cervical spine
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lymphadenopathy
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enlargement of a lymph node
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macule
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a small spot or colored area
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malleolus
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projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones
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mastectomy
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surgical removal of the breatst
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melena
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black tarry stool
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meningitis
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inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain
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metastasis
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change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another
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myalgia
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muscular pain
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nystagmus
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involuntary rapid eye movements
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occiput
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back part of the skull
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orthopnea
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difficulty breathing in any but erect position
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pallor
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pale skin
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papules
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a small, inflammatory, congested spot on the skin
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para
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number of viable offspring born to a woman
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paresthesias
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numbness or tingling
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phalanx
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any one of the bones of the fingers or toes
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of pharynx with pain in the throat
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plueral effusion
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collection of fluid in the pleural space
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pleural rub
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sound caused by inflammation in lining of lungs
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pneumothorax
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air or gas in pleural space
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polyuria
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excessive urination, like in DM
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polydipsia
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excessive thirst
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post-prandial
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after eating
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post-tussive
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after coughing
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pruritus
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itching
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pyelonephritis
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inflammation of kidney substance and pelvis, ascending UTI
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rale
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abnormal respiratory sound
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rhinorrhea
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thin watery discharge from the nose
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sciatic
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pertaining to the ischium or hip
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sepsis
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presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood
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serous
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serum-like substance
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stenosis
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narrowing of a body opening or passage
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stridor
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harsh or high pitched respiratory sound caused by obstruction of the airway passages
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sub-mental
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under the chin
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syncope
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loss of consciousness, fainting
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tinnitus
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ringing in the ears
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tragus
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cartilaginous projection in front of the exterior meatus of the ear
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trismus
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contraction of the muscles for chewing
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turgor
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normal fullness
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uritcaria
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hives
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vertigo
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dizziness
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