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28 Cards in this Set
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Enteritis
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Inflammation of small intestines
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Electroencephalogram
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A record of electricity in the brain
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Pathologist
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A doctor who performs autopsies
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Sarcoma
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Malignant (cancerous) tumor of flesh tissue
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Gastrotomy
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Incision of the abdomen
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Endocrine
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Glands that secrete hormones
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Gastrectomy
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A gastric resection (cutting out)
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Hyperglycemia
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Excessive amount of sugar in the blood
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Cystoscope
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Instrument used to examine the urinary bladder
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Erythrocyte
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Red blood cell
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Carcinoma
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A cancerous tumor
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Neuralgia
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Nerve pain
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Prognosis
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Prediction about the outcome of treatment
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Cystoscopy
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Visual examination of the urinary bladder
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Adenoma
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Tumor of a gland
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Anemia
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Deficiency of hemoglobin in the blood
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Resection
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To cut out
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Combining form
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The ROOT plus combining vowel
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Amniocytesis
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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the membrane surrounding the fetus
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Atherosclerosis
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Hardening of fatty plaque in the lining of arteries
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Colocolostomy
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A new internal connection between two parts of the large bowel (intestine)
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Myeloma
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Malignant tumor of bone marrow
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Ophthalmologist
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One who specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
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Optometrist
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Nonmedical specialist trained to examine and test eyes and prescribe corrective lenses
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Optician
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Nonmedical specialist trained to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions
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Iatrogenic
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Patient's abnormal condition that results unexpectedly from a specific treatment
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Nosocomial
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Pertaining to or originating in a hospital
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Otolaryngologist
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Specialist in the treatment of diseases of the ears, nose and throat
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