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acute
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Sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time. |
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adenocarcinoma
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Cancerous tumor derived from glandular cells.
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adenoma |
Benign tumor of glandular cells.
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amniocentesis
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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion.
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anastomosis
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New surgical connection between two previously unconnected bowel parts, vessels, or ducts.
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angiography
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Xray record.
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angioplasty
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Surgical repair of a blood vessel.
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arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of the arteries.
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arthralgia
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Pain in a joint.
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arthropathy
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Disease of joints.
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atherosclerosis
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Hardening caused by collection of plaque.
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axillary
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Pertaining to the armpit.
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bronchitis
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Inflammation of bronchial tubes.
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bronchoscopy
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Visual examination of bronchial tubes.
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carcinoma
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Cancerous tumor.
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cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart.
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cardiomyopathy
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Disease of heart muscle.
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chemotherapy
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Treatment with drugs.
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cholecystectomy
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Removal of the gallbladder.
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chronic
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Lasting a long time.
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colitis
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Inflammation of the colon.
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colostomy
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Opening of the colon to the outside of the body.
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colocolostomy
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New surgical connection between two previously unconnected portions of the colon.
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craniotomy
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Incision of the skull.
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cystitis
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Inflammation of urinary bladder.
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dialysis
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Complete separation of wastes from the blood.
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electroencephalography
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Process of recording the electricity in the brain.
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encephalopathy
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Disease of the brain.
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erythrocytosis
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Abnormal condition of red blood cells.
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esophageal
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Pertaining to the esophagus.
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esophagitis
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Inflammation of the esophagus.
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hematuria
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Abnormal condition of blood in the urine.
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hemorrhage
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Bursting forth of blood.
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hysterectomy
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Excision of the uterus.
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infarction
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Area of dead tissue caused by decreased blood flow.
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inguinal
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Pertaining to the groin or the area where the legs meet the body.
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ischemia
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Deficiency of blood flow to a part of the body.
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laparoscopy
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Visual examination of abdomen.
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laparotomy
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Incision of the abdomen.
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laryngitis
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Inflammation of the larynx.
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laryngoscopy
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Visual examination of the interior of the voice box.
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leukocytosis
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Slight increase in the number of normal white blood cells as response to infection.
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mammogram
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Xray record of the breast.
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mammography
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Process of making an xray recording of the breast.
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mammoplasty
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Surgical repair of the breast.
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mastectomy
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Removal of the breast.
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meningitis
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Inflammation of the meninges.
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menorrhagia
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Excessive bleeding from the uterus during the time of menstruation.
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menorrhea
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Normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining during menstruation.
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myalgia
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Pain in a muscle or muscles.
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myelogram
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Xray image of the spinal cord after contrast is injected.
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myeloma
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Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow.
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myocardial
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Pertaining to the muscle of the heart.
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myoma
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Tumor of muscle (benign).
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myosarcoma
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Tumor of muscle (malignant).
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necrosis
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Death of cells.
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nephrosis
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Abormal condition of the kidney.
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neuralgia
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Nerve pain.
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oophorectomy
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Removal of an ovary or ovaries.
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otalgia
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Pain in an ear.
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pelvic
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Pertaining to the bones of the hip area.
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peritoneal
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Pertaining to the peritoneum.
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phlebitis
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Inflammation of a vein.
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phlebotomy
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Incision of a vein.
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pneumonia
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Abnormal condition of the lungs.
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pulmonary
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Pertaining to the lungs.
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radiotherapy
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Treatment of disease with high energy xrays or particles.
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renal
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Pertaining to the kidney.
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rhinoplasty
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Surgical repair of the nose.
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rhinorrhea
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Discharge from the nose.
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salpingectomy
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Removal of a fallopian tube.
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septicemia
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Infection in the blood.
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thoracentesis
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Surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid.
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tonsillectomy
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Removal of a tonsil or tonsils.
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tracheostomy
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Opening of the trachea to the outside of the body.
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uremia
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Abnormal condition of excessive amounts of urea in the bloodstream.
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vascular
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Pertaining to the blood vessels. |
