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35 Cards in this Set
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-o/lysis
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destruction, to separate out
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-o/lytic
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destruction, to separate out
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-o/lyzed
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destruction, to separate out
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-oma
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tumor (new growth), neoplasm, space-occupying lesion
swelling |
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-oid
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like, similar to
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-plasia
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growth (cells)
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-trophy
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development
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-malacia
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softening
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hemolysis
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destruction of blood
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osteolysis
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destruction of bone
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chemonucleolysis
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injecting an enzyme; dissolving of the gelatinous cushioning material in an intervertebral disk
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hemolytic
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the rupturing of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their contents (cytoplasm) into surrounding fluid (e.g., blood plasma)
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carcinoma
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cancer; most common type
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sarcoma
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cancer that arises from transformed cells of mesenchymal origin
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hematoma
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a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue
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lipoid
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Any of various substances, such as lecithin, that resemble fat
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polypoid
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resembling a polyp or hydra
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mucoid
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involving, resembling, or of the nature of mucus
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sesamoid
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a bone embedded within a tendon
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thyroid
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one of the largest endocrine glands
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xiphoid
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metasternum; a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower part of the sternum
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hyperplasia
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increase in number of cells/proliferation of cells
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hypertrophy
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the increase in the volume of an organ or tissue due to the enlargement of its component cells
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osteomalacia
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softening of bone
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-orrhea
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flow or discharge
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encephalomalacia
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localized softening of the brain substance, due to hemorrhage or inflammation
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pyorrhea
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Purulent (pus) inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth
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-pnea
(also -pneumo) |
breathing; air, lungs
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dyspnea
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shortness of breath
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-plegia
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paralysis
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hemiplegia
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paralysis of multiple locations on the same side of the body
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paraplegia
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paralysis of the lower region
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quadriplegia
(also tetraplegia) |
paralysis; total loss of all limb function
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hemiparesis
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weakness on one side of the body
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-paresis
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weakness (less than paralysis)
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