Medical Terminology Complete By Bruce Wingerd

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abrasion

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Common injury to skin by scraping

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abscess

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Localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity

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acne

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Condition of the skin resulting from an infection of sebaceous glands and ducts

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actinic keratosis

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Precancerous condition of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight

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albinism

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Genetic condition in which there is a reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin

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alopecia

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Loss or lack of scalp hair

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biopsy

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Minor surgery that involves removal of tissue for examination

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burn

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Injury to the skin due to excessive exposure to fire electricity chemicals or sunlight

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carbuncle

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Skin infection composed of a cluster of boils

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carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor

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cellulite

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Local uneven surface of the skin that is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition

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cellulitis

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Inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis

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cicatrix

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The clinical term for a scar

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comedo

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The clinical term for a pimple

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contusion

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Commly known as a bruise

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cyanosis

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Blue tinge of color to the skin

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cyst

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Closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin

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debridement

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Excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue

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dermabrasion

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Cosmetic surgery in which abrasives remove unwanted scars and other skin imperfections

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dermatitis

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Generalized inflammation of the skin

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dermatoautoplasty

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Surgical procedure that involves using the patient's own skin as a graft

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dermatome

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An instrument that cuts thin slices of skin for grafting purposes

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dermatoplasty

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General term for any surgical procedure of the skin

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ecchymosis

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Purplish patches of purpura caused by leaking of blood in the dermis

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edema

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Swelling

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emollient

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Chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin

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epidermis

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Outer layer of epithelium

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erythema

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Redness of the skin

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fissure

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Narrow break or slit in the skin

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furuncle

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Abscess that is associated with a hair follicle and local swelling

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herpes

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Skin eruption producing clusters of deep blisters which can be oral or genital

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hidradenitis

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Excessive perspiration due to inflammation of the sweat glands

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impetigo

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Contagious skin infection with small vesicles that form golden crusts as they heal

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induration

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Local hard area of the skin

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jaundice

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Abnormal yellow coloration of the skin

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Kaposi's sarcoma

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Form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis commonly associated with HIV infection and AIDS

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keloid

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Overgrowth of scar tissue

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laceration

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Result of an injury caused by a tear or cut by a sharp object

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leukoderma

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Reduced activity of the pigment-producing cell in the skin resulting in lighter colored skin

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macule

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Discolored flat spot on the skin surface

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melanoma

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Life-threatening skin cancer which literally means black tumor

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nevus

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Pigmented spot that is commonly called a mole

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onychocryptosis

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Condition in which the nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth

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onychomalacia

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Softening of the nails

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onychomycosis

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Fungal infection of the nail

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onychopathy

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Any disease of the nail

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pallor

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Abnormally pale color of the skin

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papule

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General term for any small

solid elevation on the skin

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paronychia

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Infection around a nail

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pediculosis

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Head pubic or body lice

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petechia

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Sign of circulatory disorder occurring when small blood vessels supplying the dermis of the skin rupture

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pruritus

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Itching

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psoriasis

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Painful chronic disease of the skin characterized by the presence of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales

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purpura

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Purple-red skin discoloration

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pustule

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General term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus

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rhytidectomy

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Surgical removal of a section of the skin

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rhytidoplasty

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Surgical repair of skin wrinkles

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scabies

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Skin eruption caused by the female itch mite

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scleroderma

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Abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin

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systemic lupus erythematosus

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Chronic progressive disease of the connective tissue in many organs including the skin

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tinea capitis

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Fungal infection of the skin on the scalp

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tinea corporis

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Fungal infection that occurs anywhere on the body

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tinea pedis

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Athlete's foot which is a fungal infection of the foot

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trichomycosis

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Fungal infection of the hair

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trichopathy

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General term for any disease involving the hair

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ulcer

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Erosion through the skin or mucous membrane

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urticaria or hives

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Small fluid filled skin elevations that occur as part of allergic skin reaction to medications foods etc.

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verruca

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Wart

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vesicle

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Small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid

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wheal

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Temporary itchy elevation of the skin typically with a white center and red perimeter

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xeroderma

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Abnormally dry skin

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achondroplasia

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Genetically determined dwarfism that involves an abnormal lack of growth of long bones

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ankylosis

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Abnormally still joints with difficulty moving

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arthralgia

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Joint pain

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arthritis

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General disorder resulting in inflammation and degeneration of a joint

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arthrocentesis

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Procedure in which excess fluids are aspirated by suction through a surgical puncture into the synovial cavity

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arthrochondritis

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Condition in which the articular cartilage within synovial joints undergoes inflammation

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arthroclasia

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Surgical procedure in which abnormally stiff joints are broken to increase range of motion

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arthrodesis

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Surgical fixation of a joint

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arthrogram

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X-ray of the joint after injection of a contrast material

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arthrolysis

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Procedure in which a joint is loosened of abnormal restrictions such as calcium deposits and bursoliths

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arthroplasty

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Surgical repair of a joint

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arthroscopy

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Endoscopic visual examination of a joint cavity using fiber optics

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arthrotomy

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Surgical incision into the synovial membrane of a joint

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ataxia

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Inability to coordinate muscles during a voluntary activity

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atrophy

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Reduced muscle size

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bradykinesia

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Abnormally slow movement

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bunion

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Abnormal enlargement of a joint at the base of big toe

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bursectomy

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Surgical removal of a bursa

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bursitis

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Inflammation of a bursa

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bursolith

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A calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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Inflammation of the wrist that causes pressure on the median nerve resulting in pain and restricted movement

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carpoptosis

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Drooping of the wrist

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chiropractic

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Field of therapy that is centered on manipulation of bones and joints

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chondrectomy

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Surgical removal of cartilage

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chondroplasty

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Surgical repair of cartilage associated with a joint

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costectomy

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Surgical removal of a rib

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cramps

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Prolonged involuntary muscular contractions that cause pain

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cranioplasty

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Surgical repair of one or more bones of the cranium

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craniotomy

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Surgical incision into the cranium

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decalcification

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Abnormal reduction in calcium in bone

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degenerative joint disease

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General term describing a disease of the joints in which cartilage undergoes degeneration

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diskectomy

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Surgical procedure that is used to reduce the pain of a herniated disk by removing it

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Characterized by skeletal muscle degeneration resulting in progressive weakness and deterioration

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dyskinesia

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Difficulty in movement

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dystrophy

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General term for a deformity arising during development

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electromyography

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Procedure that measures the strength of a muscle contraction that electrically stimulates the muscle

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epicondylitis

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Inflammation of the elbow region

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external fixation

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Fixation of a fracture that involves metal rods and pins that are attached from outside of the skin surface

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fasciotomy

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Surgical incision into the connective tissue sheath that surrounds a muscle

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fibromyalgia

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Disease of unknown origin that produces widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs face and trunk

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fracture

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Break in a bone

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gout

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Pain in the joints of the toes esp. the big toe due to abnormal accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints

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hypertrophy

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Excessive muscle growth or development

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internal fixation

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Use of screws plates or rods to fixate broken bones to encourage alignment and healing

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kyphosis

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Abnormal hump in the region of the upper back

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laminectomy

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Surgical removal of the lamina of the vertebra

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lordosis

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Exaggerated anterior curve of the spinal in the lumbar region

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Marfan Syndrome

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Congenital disease that result in excessive cartilage formation in the epiphyseal plates resulting in long limbs and a tall thin body

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meniscitis

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Inflammation of a meniscus

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myalgia

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Muscle pain

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myasthenia gravis

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Condition in which there is progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation

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myeloma

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Tumor arising from red bone marrow

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myocele

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Protrusion of a muscle through its fascia

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myoplasty

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Surgical repair of a muscle

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myorrhaphy

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Suturing of torn ends of a muscle

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myositis

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Inflammation of a muscle

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open fracture reduction

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Surgical intervention to align broken bones

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orthotics

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Field of medical support involving the construction and fitting of orthopedic devices to assist a patient such as lifts braces etc.

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ostectomy

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Surgical removal of bone tissue

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osteitis

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Inflammation of bone

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osteitis deformans or Paget's Disease

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Bone deformities due to a failure of bone remodeling that results in severe pain and frequent fractures

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osteoclasis

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Breaking a bone purposely to correct a defect

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osteogenesis imperfecta

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Inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones

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osteomalacia

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Softening of bone

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osteomyelitis

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Inflammation of the red bone marrow

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osteopathy

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Medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health

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osteoplasty

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Surgical repair of a bone

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osteoporosis

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Abnormal loss of bone density

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osteosarcoma

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Bone cancer arising from connective tissue within the bone itself

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paraplegia

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Paralysis of the lower limbs and trunk

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podiatry

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Specialty that focuses on foot health

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polymyositis

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Inflammation of many muscles

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quadriplegia

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Paralysis of all four limbs

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rickets

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Disease in which the bones become softened due to the excessive removal of calcium for other body functions

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rotator cuff injury

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Trauma to the shoulder tearing one or more tendons and muscles

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scoliosis

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Lateral curvature of the spine

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spondylarthritis

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Inflammation of the joints of vertebra

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spondylosyndesis

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Surgical fixation to connect vertebrae

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sprain

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Tear of the collagen fibers within a ligament

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strain

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Tear within muscle tissue

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tendonitis

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Inflammation of a tendon

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tenodynia

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Tendon pain

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tenomyoplasty

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Surgical repair of both a tendon and a muscle

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tenorrhaphy

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Suturing of a tendon to repair a tear

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tenosynovitis

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Inflammation of the synovial membrane surrounding a join

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tenotomy

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Incision into a tendon

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vertebroplasty

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Surgical procedure that repairs a damaged or diseased vertebrae

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allergy

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Body's immune response to allergens

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anaphylaxis

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Immediate reaction to a foreign substance that includes rapid inflammation vasodilation bronchospasms and spasms of the GI tract

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anemia

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Reduced ability of red blood cells to bring oxygen to the cells

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anisocytosis

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Presence of red blood cells of unequal size in a sample of blood

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anthrax

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Disease causing microorganisms that survive within a powder

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attenuation

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Process by which pathogens are rendered less infectious

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bacteremia

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Presence of bacteria in a blood sample

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botulism

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Lethal form of a food-borne illness due to contamination by a neurotoxin

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diphtheria

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Infectious disease resulting in acute inflammation of the mucous membranes esp of the mouth and throat

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dyscrasia

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Any abnormal condition of the blood

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erythropenia

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Abnormally reduced number of red blood cells in a sample of blood

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fungemia

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Fungal infection spread through the body via the blood stream

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hematocrit

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Procedure included in a complete blood count that measures the percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood

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hematology

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Field of medicine that focuses on blood-related disease

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hematoma

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Mass of blood outside blood vessels

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hemoglobinopathy

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General term for a disease that affects the hemoglobin within red blood cells

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hemolysis

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Rupture of the red blood cell membrane

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hemophilia

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Inherited bleeding disorder that results from defective or missing blood-clotting proteins

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hemorrhage

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Abnormal loss of blood

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hemostasis

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Stoppage of bleeding

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Hodgkin's Disease

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Malignant cancer of lymphatic tissue with progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes

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iatrogenic disease

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Condition caused by medical treatment

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idiopathic disease

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Disease that develops without a known cause

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immunization

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Treatment that establishes immunity against a particular foreign substance that would otherwise cause disease

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immunodeficiency

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Condition resulting from a defective immune system

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immunosuppression

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Reduction of the normal immune response

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infection

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Multiplication of disease-causing microorganisms or pathogens

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influenza

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Viral disease characterized by fever and acute inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes

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leukemia

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Form of cancer that originates from within the bone-forming tissue of the red marrow condition of white blood cells

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leukopenia

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Abnormally reduced number of white blood cells in a sample of blood

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lymphadenectomy

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Surgical removal of one or more lymph nodes

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lymphadenitis

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Inflammation of the lymph nodes

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lymphoma

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Malignant tumor originating in lymphatic tissue

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macrocytosis

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Presence of abnormally large red blood cells in a sample of blood

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malaria

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Disease caused by a parasitic protozoan that infects red blood cells and the liver

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measles

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Acute viral disease that begins as a fever followed by development of a rash and general inflammation of the respiratory tract

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mononucleosis

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Viral disease characterized by enlarged lymph nodes and splenomegaly with atypical lymphocytes throat pain pharyngitis fever and fatigue

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necrosis

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Death of one or more cells or a portion of a tissue or organ

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nosocomial infection

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Infectious disease that is contracted during a hospital stay

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plague

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Any infectious disease that is widespread and causes extreme mortality

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poikilocytosis

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Presence of tear-shaped red blood cells in a sample of blood

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polycythemia or erythrocytosis

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Abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood

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prophylaxis

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Any treatment that tends to prevent the onset of an infection or other type of disease

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rabies

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Viral infection spread from the saliva of an infected animal via a bite

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septicemia

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System-wide disease caused by the presence of bacteria and other toxins in the circulating blood

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smallpox

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Viral disease caused by the variola virus

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splenectomy

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Surgical removal of the spleen

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splenomegaly

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Enlargement of the spleen

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staphylococcemia

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Presence of the bacterium staphylococcus in the blood

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streptococcemia

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Presence of the bacterium streptococcus in the blood

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tetanus

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Disease caused by a powerful neurotoxin that acts on the central nervous system to cause convulsions and spastic paralysis

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thrombolysis

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Treatment that is performed to dissolve an unwanted blood clot

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thrombopenia or thrombocytopenia

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Abnormally reduced number of platelets in a sample of blood

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thymoma

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Tumor originating in the thymus gland

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toxemia

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Presence of toxins in the bloodstream

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vaccination

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Inoculation of a foreign substance that has reduced ability to cause infection

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-crit

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to seperate

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-ectomy

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surgical excision

removal

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-genesis

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origin

cause

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-genic

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pertaining to producing

forming

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-graph

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instrument for recording

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-ism

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condition or disease

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-ist

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one who specializes

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-logous

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pertaining to study

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-lysis

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loosen

dissolve

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-lytic

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pertaining to loosening

dissolving

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-malacia

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softening

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-megaly

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abnormally large

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-phobia

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fear

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-plegia

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paralysis

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-ptosis

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drooping

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-rrhaphy

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surturing

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-s

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plural

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-therapy

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treatment

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abras/0

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to rub away

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actin/o

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radiation

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aden/o

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gland

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albin/o

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white

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ankyl/o

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crooked

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arthro/o

articul/0

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joint

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aut/o

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self

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bacteri/o

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bacteria

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blast/o

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germ bud

developing cell

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botul/o

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sausage

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burs/o

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purse

sac

bursa

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carcin/0

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cancer

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carp/o

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wrist

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cellul/o

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little cell

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chym/o

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juice

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condyl/o

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knuckle of joint

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cost/o

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rib

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crypt/o

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hidden

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cyan/o

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blue

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epididym/o

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epididymis

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erythr/o

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red

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fasci/o

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fascia

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fibro/o

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fiber

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fibul/o

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fibulo

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follicul/o

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little follicle

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globin/o

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protein

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hidr/o

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sweat

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hydr/o

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water

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iatr/o

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physician

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idi/o

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individual

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immun/o

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exempt

immunity

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ischi/o

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haunch

hip joint

ischium

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kerat/o

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hard

cornea

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kinesi/o

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motion

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kyph/o

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hump

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lamin/o

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thin

lamina

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lith/o

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stone

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lord/o

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bent forward

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lymph/o

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clear water

fluid

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medi/o

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middle

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melan/o

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black

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menisc/o

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meniscus

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muscul/o

my/o

myos/o

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muscle

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myel/o

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bone marrow

spinal cord

medullam myelin

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necr/o

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death

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nosocom/o

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hospital

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nucle/o

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kernal

nuclear

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onych/o

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nail

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orth/o

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straight

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ost/o

oste/o

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bone

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pariet/o

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wall

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patell/o

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patella

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pedicul/o

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body louse

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ped/o

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child

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petr/o

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stone

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phalang/o

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phalanges

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phys/o

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growth

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poikil/o

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irregular

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por/o

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hole

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pub/o

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pubis

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radi/o

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radius

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rhytid/o

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wrinkle

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sacr/o

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sacred

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sarc/o

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flesh

meat

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scoli/o

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curved

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seb/o

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sebum

oil

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sept/o

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putrefying

wall

partition

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skelet/o

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skeleton

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splen/o

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spleen

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spondyl/o

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vertebra

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staphylococc/o

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staphylococcus bacterium

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streptococc/o

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streptococcus bacterium

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stern/o

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chest

sternum

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syn/o

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connect

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synov/o

synovi/o

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synovial

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tars/o

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tarsal bone

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tax/o

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reaction to stimulus

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ten/o

tendon/o

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stretch

tendon

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thromb/o

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clot

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thym/o

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warlike

thymus gland

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tox/o

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poison

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trich/o

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hair

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troph/o

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development

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vertebr/o

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vertebra

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xer/o

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dry