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abate |
to lessen, ease, decrease, or cease |
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abnormal |
pertianing to away from the norm or rule |
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abscess |
localized collection of pus |
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acute |
sudden, sharp, severe |
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adhesion |
literally means a process of being stuck together |
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afferent |
carrying impulese toward a center |
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ambulatory |
condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed |
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antidote |
substance given to counteract poisons and their effects |
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antipyretic |
pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever) |
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antiseptic |
pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis |
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antitussive |
pertaining to an agent that works against coughing |
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apathy |
condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent |
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asepsis |
without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms |
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autoclave |
an apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure |
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autonomy |
condition of being self-goverened; to function independantly |
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axillary |
pertaining to the armpit |
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biopsy |
surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination |
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cachexia |
condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting |
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centigrade |
literally means having 100 steps or degrees; unit of temperature measurement (Celcius scale) |
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centimeter |
unit of measurement in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter |
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centrifuge |
device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids |
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chemotherapy |
the use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease, specifically drugs used in cancer therapy |
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chronic |
pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or slow progression; the opposite of acute |
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diagnosis |
determination of the cause and nature of a disease |
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diaphoresis |
to carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating |
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disease |
literally means lack of ease |
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disinfectant |
chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria |
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efferent |
carrying impulses away from the center |
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empathy |
the ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person |
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epidemic |
pertaining to upon the people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease |
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etiology |
study of the cause(s) of disease |
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excision |
process of cutting out; surgical removal |
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febrile |
pertaining to fever |
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gram |
unit of weight in the metric system |
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heterogeneous |
literally means pertaining to a different formation; composed of unlike substances |
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illness |
state of being sick |
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incision |
process of cutting into |
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kilogram |
unit of weight in the metric system, 1000 g |
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liter |
unit of volume in the metric system; 1000 mL |
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macroscopic |
pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye |
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malaise |
a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness |
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malformation |
literally means a process of being badly shaped |
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malignant |
literally means formation of a bad kind; growing worse, harmful, cancerous |
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maximal |
pertaining to the greatest possible quantity, number or degree |
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microgram |
unit of weight in the metric system; one-millionth of a gram |
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microorganism |
small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye |
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microscope |
scientific instrument designed to view small objects |
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milligram |
unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 g |
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milliliter |
unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001 L |
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minimal |
pertaining to the least possible quantity, number or degree |
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multiform |
occuring in or haivng many shapes; an object that has more than one defined shape |
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necrosis |
abnormal condition of tissue death |
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neopathy |
new disease |
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oncology |
the study of tumors |
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pallor |
paleness; lack of color |
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palmar |
pertaining to the palm of the hand |
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paracentesis |
surgical puncture of a body cavity for the fluid removal |
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prognosis |
literally means a state of foreknowledge; prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person |
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prophylactic |
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy |
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pyrogenic |
pertaining to the production of heat; a fever |
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radiology |
study of x-rays and other imaging modalities that use x-rays |
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rapport |
relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician |
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syndrome |
a group of signs and symptoms occuring together that characterize a specific disease |
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thermometer |
an instrument used to measure degree of heat, especially the temperature of a person |
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topography |
description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located |
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triage |
a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment |
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allergy/immunology |
diseases of an allergic nature |
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anesthesiology |
appropriate anesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation |
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bariatrics |
prevention, control and treatment of obesity |
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cardiology |
diseases of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries |
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dermatology |
diseases of the skin |
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endocrinology |
diseases of the endocrine system |
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epidemiology |
epidemic diseases |
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family practice |
care of members of the family regardless of age and/or sex |
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gastroenterology |
diseases of the stomach and intestines |
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gerontology |
study of aspects of aging |
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gynecology |
diseases of the female reproductive system |
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hematology |
diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues |
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infectious disease |
diseases calused by the growth of pathologic microorganisms within the body |
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internal medicine |
diseases of internal origin not usually treated surgically |
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nephrology |
diseases of the kidney and urinary system |
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neurology |
diseases of the nervous system |
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obstetrics |
treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum |
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oncology |
study of tumors |
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ophthalmology |
diseases of the eye |
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orthopedic surgery |
diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body |
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otorhinolarygnology |
diseases or the ear, nose and larynx |
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pathology |
study of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease |
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pediatrics |
diseases of children |
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physical medicine and rehabilitation |
treatment of disease by physical agents |
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proctology |
diseases of the colon, rectum and anus |
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psychiatry |
diseases of the mind |
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pulmonary disease |
diseases of the lungs |
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radiology |
study of radioactive substances and their relationship to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease |
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rheumatology |
rheumatic diseases |
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urology |
diseases of the urinary system |
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cardiovascular surgery |
cardiovascular dysfunctions |
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colon and rectum surgery |
colon and rectal dysfunctions |
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cosmetic, reconstructive, plastic surgery |
repair, reconstruction, revision, or change of the texture, configuration, or relationship contiguous structures of any part of the human body |
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general surgery |
various body parts and/or organs |
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maxillofacial surgery |
surgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the human mouth, face and dental structures |
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neurologic surgery |
neurologic dysfunctions |
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orthopedic surgery |
musculoskeletal dysfunctions |
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thoracic surgery |
organs within the ribcage |
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trauma surgery |
traumatic injuries |
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vascular |
vascular dysfunctions |
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ABMS |
American Board of Medical Specialties |
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ac |
acute |
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axillary |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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Bx |
biopsy |
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C |
centigrade, Celsius |
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CC |
chief complaint |
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cm |
centimeter |
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CV |
cardiovascular |
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Derm |
dermatology |
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DOB |
date of birth |
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Dx |
Diagnosis |
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EHR |
electronic health record |
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ENT |
ear, nose, throat |
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FACP |
Fellow of the American College of Physicians |
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FACS |
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons |
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FP |
family practice |
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g |
gram |
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GYN |
gynecology |
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HHS |
Health and Human Services |
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HIPAA |
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 |
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Ht |
height |
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Hx |
history |
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kg |
kilogram |
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L |
liter |
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mcg |
microgram |
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mg |
milligram |
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mL, ml |
milliliter |
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Neuro |
neurology |
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OB |
obstetrics |
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OCR |
Office for Civil Rights |
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Orth |
orthopedics |
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P |
pulse |
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Path |
pathology |
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PE |
physical examination |
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Peds |
pediatrics |
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PHI |
protected health information |
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Psych |
psychiatry, psychology |
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R |
respiration |
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SOAP |
subjective objective assessment plan |
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SS |
social security |
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T |
temperature |
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TPR |
temperature, pulse, respiration |
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Wt |
weight |
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y/o |
years old |
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ante- |
before, forward |
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anti- |
against |
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ecto- |
out, outside, outer |
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endo- |
within, inner |
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hyper- |
above, beyond, excessive |
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hypo- |
below, under, deficient |
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inter- |
between |
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intra- |
within |
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para |
beside, alongside, abnormal |
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peri- |
around |
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per- |
through |
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pre- |
before, in front of |
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pro- |
before |
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super- |
above, beyond |
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supra- |
above, beyond |
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-poiesis |
formation |
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-ptosis |
prolapse, drooping, sagging, falling down |
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-ptysis |
spitting |
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-rrhagia |
to burst forth, bursting forth |
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-rrhage |
to burst forth, bursting forth |
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-rrhaphy |
suture |
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-rrhea |
flow, discharge |
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-rrhexis |
rupture |
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-scope |
instrument for viewing |
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-scopy |
visual examination, to view, examine |
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-tome |
instrument to cut |
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-tomy |
incision |
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-tripsy |
crushing |
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-trophy |
nourishment, development |
