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aden/o
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gland
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carcin/o
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cancer
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cardi/o
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heart
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chem/o
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chemical
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cis/o
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to cut
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dermat/o
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skin
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enter/o
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small intestines
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gastr/o
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stomach
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gynec/o
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female
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hemat/o
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blood
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hydr/o
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water
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immun/o
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immune
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laryng/o
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voice box
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morph/o
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shape
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nephr/o
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kidney
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neur/o
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nerve
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opthalm/o
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eye
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ot/o
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ear
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path/o
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disease
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pulmon/o
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lung
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rhin/o
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nose
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ur/o
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urine,urinary tract
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a-
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without, away from
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an-
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without
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ante-
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before, in front of
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anti-
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against
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auto-
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self
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brady-
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slow
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dys-
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painful, difficult
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endo-
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within, inner
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epi-
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upon, over
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eu-
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normal, good
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hetero-
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different
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homo-
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same
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hydro-
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water
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hyper-
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over, above
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hypo-
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under, below
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infra-
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under, beneath
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inter-
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among, between
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intra-
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within, inside
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macro-
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large
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micro-
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small
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neo-
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new
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pan-
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all
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para-
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beside, beyond, near
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per-
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through
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peri-
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around
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post-
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after
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pre-
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before, in front of
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pseudo-
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false
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retro-
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backward, behind
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sub-
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below, under
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super-
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above, excess
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supra-
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above
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tachy-
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rapid, fast
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trans-
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through, across
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ultra-
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beyond, excess
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bi-
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two
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di-
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two
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hemi-
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half
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mono-
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one
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multi-
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many
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nulli-
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none
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poly-
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many
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quad-
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four
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semi-
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partial, half
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tri-
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three
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uni-
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one
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-algia
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pain
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-cele
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hernia, protrusion
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-cise
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cut
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-dynia
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pain
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-ectasis
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dilatation
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-ectopia
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displacement
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-gen
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that which produces
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-genesis
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produces, generates
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-genic
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producing
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-ia
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state, condition
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-iasis
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abnormal condition
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-ism
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state of
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-itis
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inflammation
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-logist
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one who studies
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-logy
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study of
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-lysis
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destruction
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-malacia
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abnormal softening
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-megaly
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enlargement, large
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-oma
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tumor, mass
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-osis
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abnormal condition
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-pathy
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disease
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-plasia
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development, growth
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-plasm
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formation, development
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-ptosis
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drooping
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-rrhage
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excessive
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-rrhea
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discharge, flow
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-rrhexis
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rupture
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-sclerosis
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hardening
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-stenosis
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narrowing
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-therapy
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treatment
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-trophy
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nourishment, development
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-uria
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condition of the urine
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-centesis
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puncture to withdraw fluid
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-ectomy
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surgical removal
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-ostomy
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surgically create an opening
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-otomy
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cutting into
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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Surgical Suffix
-plasty |
surgical repair
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Surgical Suffix
-rrhaphy |
suture
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-gram
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record or picture
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-graph
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instrument for recording
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-graphy
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process of recording
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-meter
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instrument for measuring
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-metry
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process of measuring
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-scope
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instrument for viewing
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-scopy
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process of visually examining
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-a
Singular: vertebra |
vertebrae
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-ax
Singular: thorax |
thoraces
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-ex or -ix
Singular: appendix |
appendices
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-ma
Singular: sarcoma |
sarcomata
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-nx
Singular: phalanx |
phalanges
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-is
Singular: metastasis |
metastases
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-on
Singular: ganglion |
ganglia
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-us
Singular: nucleus |
nuclei
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-um
Singular: ovum |
ova
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-y
Singular: biopsy |
biopsies
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Written or dictated by the admitting physician; details the patient's history, results of the physician's examination, initial diagnoses, and physician's plan of treatment.
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History and Physical
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A complete list of the care, medications, tests, and treatments the physican orders for the patient.
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Physician's Orders
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Record of the patient's care throughout the day; includes vital signs, treatment specifics, patient's response to treatment, and patient's condition.
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Nurses's Notes
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The physician's daily record of the patient's condition, results of the physician's examinations, summary of the test results, update assessment and diagnoses, and further plans for the patient's care.
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Physician's Progress Notes
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The report given by a specialist whom the physician has asked to evaluate the patient.
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Consultation Reports
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Reports from various treatments and therapies the patient has received, such as rehabilitation, social services, or respiratory therapy.
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Ancillary Reports
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Results of all diagnostic tests performed on the patient, principally from the lab and medical imaging (for example, X-rays and ultrasound)
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Diagnostic Reports
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A document voluntarily signed by the patient or a responsible party that clearly describes the purpose, methods, procedures, benefits, and risks of a diagnostic or treatment procedure.
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Informed Consent
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Report from the surgeon detailling an operation; includes a pre- and postoperative diagnosis, specific details of the surgical procedure itself, and how the patient tolerated the procedure.
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Operative Report
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Relates the details regarding the drugs given to a patient, the patient's response to anesthesia, and vital signs during surgery.
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Anesthesiologist's Report
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The report given by a pathologist who studies tissue removed from the patient (for example, bone marrow, blood, or tissue biopsy).
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Pathologist's Report
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A comprehensive outline of the patient's entire hospital stay; includes condition at time of admission, admitting diagnosis, test results, treatments and patient's response, final diagnosis, and follow up plans
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Discharge Summary
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These hospitals typically provide services to diagnose (laboratory, diagnostic imaging) and treat (surgery, medications, therapy) diseases for a short period of time. In addition, they usually provide emergency and obstetrical care.
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Acute Care or General Hospitals
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These hospitals provide care for very specific types of diseases. A good example is a psychiatric hospital.
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Specialty Care Hospitals
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These facilities provide long term care for patients who need extra time to recover from an illness or injury before they return home, or for persons who can no longer care for themselves.
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Nursing Homes or Long-Term Care Facilities
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These facilities provide services that do not require overnight hospitalization. The services range from simple surgeries to diagnostic testing or therapy.
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Ambulatory Care, Surgical Centers, or Outpatient Clinics
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Individual or groups of physicians providing diagnostic and treatment services in a private office setting
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Physicians' Offices
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A group of primary care physicians, specialists, and other health care professionals who provide a wide range of services in a prepaid system.
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Health Maintenance Organization
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Agencies that provide nursing, therapy, personal care, or housekeeping services in the patient's own home.
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Home Health Care
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Theses facilities provide intensive physical and occupational therapy. They include impatient and outpatient treatment.
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Rehabilitation Centers
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An organized group of health care workers who provide supportive treatment to dying patients and their families.
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Hospices
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abdomin/o
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abdomen
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adip/o
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fat
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anter/o
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front
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caud/o
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tail
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cephal/o
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head
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chondr/o
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cartilage
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crani/o
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skull
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cyt/o
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cell
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dist/o
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away from
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dors/o
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back of body
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epitheli/o
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epithelium
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hist/o
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tissue
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infer/o
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below
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later/o
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side
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medi/o
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middle
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muscul/o
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muscle
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neur/o
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nerve
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organ/o
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organ
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oste/o
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bone
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pelv/o
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pelvis
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poster/o
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back
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proxim/o
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near to
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somat/o
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body
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spin/o
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spine
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super/o
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above
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system/o
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system
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thorac/o
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chest
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ventr/o
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belly
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viscer/o
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internal organ
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epi-
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above
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inter-
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between
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intra-
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within
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peri-
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around or about
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post-
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behind or after
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retro-
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behind or backward
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sub-
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under or below
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supra-
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above
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trans-
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through or across
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The study of cells and their functions
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cytology
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Basic unit of all living things; fundamental unit of life.
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Cell
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A whole, living individual. The sum of all the cells, tissues, organs, and systems working together to sustain life.
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organism
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Groups of different types of tissue comming together to perform special functions. For example, the heart contains muscular fibers, nerve tissue, and blood vessels.
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organs
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Composed of several organs working in a compatible manner to perform a complex function or functions.
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systems
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Formed when cells of the same type are grouped to perform one activity.
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tissues
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Study of tissue
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Histology
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A type of connective tissue. Also called fat. It stores energy and provides protective padding for underlying structures.
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Adipose Tissue
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A type of connective tissue and an organ of the musculoskeletal system. They provide support for the body and serve as sites of muscle attachments.
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Bone
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One of the largest organs in the body and coordinates most body activities. It is the center for all thought, memory, judgment, and emotion.
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Brain
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The involuntary muscle found in the heart.
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Cardiac Muscle
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The supporting and protecting tissue in body structures. Examples are fat or adipose tissue, cartilage, and bone.
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Connective Tissue
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Strong, flexible connective tissue found in several locations in the body, such as covering the ends of bones in a synovial joint, nasal septum, external ear, eustachian tube, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and the intervertebral discs.
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Cartilage
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Tissue found throughout the body as the skin, the outer covering of organs, and the inner lining for tubular or hollow structures.
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Epithelial Tissue
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These membranes line body passages that open directly to the exterior of the body, such as the mouth and reproductive tract, and secrete a thick substance, or mucus.
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Mucous Membrane
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Tissue that is able to contract and shorten its length, thereby producing movement. May be under voluntary control (attached to the bones) or involuntary control (heart and digestive organs).
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Muscle Tissue
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Structures in the nervous system that conduct electrical impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and other organs.
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Nerves
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Conducts electrical impulses to and from the brain and the rest of the body.
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Nervous Tissue
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The name for an individual nerve cell. They group together to form nerves and other nervous tissue.
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Neuron
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A voluntary muscle that is attached to bones by a tendon.
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Skeletal Muscle
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The major organ of the integumentary system. It forms a barrier between the external and internal environments.
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Skin
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An involuntary muscle found in internal organs such as the digestive organs or blood vessels.
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Smooth Muscle
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System that transports blood to all areas of the body. Organs include the heart and blood vessels.
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Cardiovascular System
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System that digests food and absorbs nutrients. Organs include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, and anus.
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Digestive System
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The body system that consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream. Include the adrenal glands, parathyroid glands, pancreas, pituitary gland, testes, ovaries, thymus gland, and thyroid gland.
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Endocrine System
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System responsible for producing eggs for reproduction and provides place for growing baby. Organs include ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and mammary glands.
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Female Reproductive System
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The system that consists of plasma and blood cells- erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets; responsible for transporting oxygen, protecting against pathogens, and controlling bleeding.
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Hematic System
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The skin and its appendages including sweat glands, oil glands, hair, and nails. Sense organs that allow us to respond to changes in temperature, pain, touch, and pressure are located in the skin. It is the largest organ in the body.
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Integumentary System
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System that helps the body fight infection. Organs include the spleen, lymph vessels, and lymph nodes.
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Lymphatic System
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System responsible for producing sperm for reproduction; organs include testes, vas deferens, urethra, prostate gland, and penis.
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Male Reproductive System
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System that provides support for the body and produces movement. Organs include muscles, tendons, bones, joints, and cartilage.
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Musculoskeletal System
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System that coordinates all the conscious and subconscious activities of the body. Organs include the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
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Nervous System
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System that brings oxygen into the lungs and expels carbon dioxide. Organs include the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs.
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Respiratory System
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Perceive environmental conditions. The eyes, ears, nose, and tongue contain these organs.
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Special Sense Organs
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System that filters wastes from the blood and excretes the waste products in the form of urine. Organs include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
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Urinary System
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This vertical plane runs lengthwise from front to back and divides the body or any of its parts into left and right portions. The portions do not have to be equal.
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Sagittal Plane or Median Plane
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This plane divides the body into front and back portions. In other words, this is a vertical lengthwise plane running from side to side.
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Frontal Plane or Coronal Plane
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This is a crosswise plane that runs parallel to the ground. This imaginary cut would divide the body or its parts into upper and lower portions.
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Transverse Plane or Horizontal Plane
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More toward the head, or above another structure.
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Superior or Cephalic
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More toward the feet or tail, or below another structure.
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Inferior or Caudal
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More toward the front or belly side of the body.
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Anterior or Ventral
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More toward the back or spinal cord side of the body.
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Posterior or Dorsal
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Refers to the middle or near the middle of the body or the structure.
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Medial
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Refers to the side.
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Lateral
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Tip or summit of an organ.
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Apex
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Bottom or lower part of an organ.
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Base
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Located nearer to the point of attachment to the body.
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Proximal
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Located farther away from the point of attachment to the body.
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Distal
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More toward the surface of the body.
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Superficial
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Further away from the surface of the body.
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Deep
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The body lying horizontally and facing upward.
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Supine
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The body lying horizontally and facing downward.
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Prone
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The superior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity.
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Abdominal Cavity
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A ventral cavity consisting of the abdominal and pelvic cavities. It contians digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs.
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
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A dorsal body cavity. It is within the skull and contains the brain.
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Cranial Cavity
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The major muscle of inspiration. It separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity.
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Diaphragm
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The central region of the chest cavity. It contains the organs between the lungs, including the heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea.
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Mediastinum
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The outer pleural layer around the lungs. It lines the inside of the chest cavity.
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Parietal Layer
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The outer layer of the serous membrane sac lining the abdominopelvic cavity.
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Parietal Peritoneum
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The outer layer of the serous membrane sac lining the thoracic cavity.
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Parietal Pleura
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The inferior portion of the abdominopelvic cavity.
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Pelvic Cavity
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Cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the heart.
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Pericardial Cavity
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Membranous sac that lines the abdominal cavity and encases the abdominopelvic organs.
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Peritoneum
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A protective double layer of serous membrane around the lungs. The parietal membrane is the outer layer and the visceral layer is the inner membrane. It secretes a thin, watery fluid to reduce friction associated with lung movement.
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Pleura
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Cavity formed by the serous membrane sac surrounding the lungs.
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Pleural Cavity
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Pertaining to behind the peritoneum. Used to describe the position of the kidneys, which is outside of the peritoneal sac alongside the spine.
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Retroperitoneal
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These membranes are found lining body cavities and secrete a thin, watery fluid that acts as a lubricant as organs rub against one another.
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Serous Membrane
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A dorsal body cavity within the spinal column that contains the spinal cord.
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Spinal Cavity
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A ventral body cavity in the chest area that contains the lungs and heart.
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Thoracic Cavity
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The name for the interanl organs of the body, such as the lungs, stomach, and liver.
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Viscera
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The inner pleural layer. It adheres to the surface of the lung.
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Visceral Layer
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The inner layer of the serous membrane sac encasing the abdominopelvic viscera.
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Visceral Peritoneum
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The inner layer of the serous membrane sac encasing the thoracic viscera.
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Visceral Pleura
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The 2 dorsal cavities.
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Cranial Cavity and the Spinal Cavity
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The 2 main ventral cavities.
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Thoracic Cavity and Abdominopelvic Cavity. The abdominopelvic cavity can be broken down into two more groups (the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity).
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Right lateral region of upper row beneath the lower ribs.
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Right hypochondriac
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Middle area of upper row above the stomach.
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Epigastric
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Left lateral region of the upper row beneath the lower ribs.
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Left hypochondriac
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Right lateral region of the middle row at the waist.
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Right lumbar
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Central area over the navel.
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Umbilical
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Left lateral region of the middle row at the waist.
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Left lumbar
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Right lateral region of the lower row at the groin.
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Right iliac
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Middle region of the lower row beneath the navel.
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Hypogastric
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Left lateral region of the lower row at the groin.
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Left iliac
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Clinical Divisions of the Abdomen
Contains majority of liver, gallbladder, small portion of pancreas, right kidney, small intestines, and colon. |
Right upper quadrant
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Contains small intestines and colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix, and right ureter.
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Right lower quadrant
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Contains small portion of liver, spleen, stomach, majority of pancreas, left kidney, small intestines, and colon.
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Left upper quadrant
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Contains small intestines and colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, and left ureter.
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Left lower quadrant
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cervic/o
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neck
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Abbreviations
AP |
anteroposterior
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CV
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Cardiovascular
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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GU
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Genitourinary
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lat
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Lateral
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LLQ
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Left lower quadrant
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LUQ
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Left upper quadrant
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MS
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Musculoskeletal
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PA
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Posteroanterior
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RLQ
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Right lower quadrant
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RUQ
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Right upper quadrant
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UGI
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Upper Gastrointestinal
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Organs of the Integumentary System
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Skin - dermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous layer.
Accessory organs - hair, nails, sebaceous glands, sweat glands |
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adip/o
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fat
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albin/o
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white
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bi/o
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life
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cry/o
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cold
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cutane/o
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skin
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cyan/o
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blue
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derm/o
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skin
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dermat/o
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skin
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diaphor/o
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profuse sweating
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hidr/o
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sweat
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ichthy/o
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scaly, dry
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kerat/o
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hard, horny
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leuk/o
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white
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lip/o
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fat
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melan/o
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black
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myc/o
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fungus
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necr/o
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death
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onych/o
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nail
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pachy/o
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thick
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pil/o
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hair
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py/o
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pus
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rhytid/o
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wrinkle
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scler/o
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hard
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seb/o
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oil
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trich/o
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hair
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ungu/o
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nail
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xanth/o
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yellow
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xer/o
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dry
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-derma
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skin
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-opsy
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view of
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-plakia
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a plate
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-tome
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instrument used to cut
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Hair
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A structure in the integumentary system
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Another term for skin
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Integument
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Skin and its appendages including sweat glands, oil glands, hair, and nails. Sense organs that allow us to respond to changes in temperature, pain, touch, and pressure are located in the skin.
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Integumentary System
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Nails
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A structure in the integumentary system
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Disease bearing organisms
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pathogens
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Also called oil glands. They produce a substance called sebum that lubricates the skin.
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Sebaceous glands
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Thick, oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands that lubricates the skin to prevent drying out.
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Sebum
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Nerve fibers that are located directly under the surface of the skin. These receptors detect temperature, pain, touch, and pressure.
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Sensory Receptors
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Glands that produce sweat, which assists the body in maintaining its internal temperature by creating a cooling effect when it evaporates.
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Sweat glands
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A membrane that contains only a single layer of connective tissue. It does not have an epithelial layer.
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Connective Tissue Membrane
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Another term for the skin.
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Cutaneous Membrane
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Membranes that contain two layers of tissue: a superficial layer or epithelial tissue and an underlying connective tissue layer.
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Epithelial Membrane
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Sticky fluid secreted by mucous membrane lining of the respiratory tract. Assissts in cleansing air by trapping dust and bacteria.
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Mucus
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The membrane that lines a synovial joint. It secretes a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid.
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Synovial Membrane
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The deepest layer of the epidermis. This living layer constantly multiplies and divides to supply cells to replace the cells that are sloughed off the skin surface.
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Basal Layer
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An insoluble fibrous protein present in connective tissue that forms a flexible mat to protect the skin and other parts of the body.
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Collagen Fibers
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The living layer of skin located between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue. Also referred to as the dermis, it contains hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerve fibers, and muscle fibers.
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Corium
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The living layer of skin located between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue. It is also referred to as the corium or the true skin.
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Dermis
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The superficial layer of skin. Composed of squamous epithelium cells.
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Epidermis
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A hard protein substance produced by the body. It is found in hair and nails, and filling the inside of epidermal cells.
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Keratin
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Medical term for cells that contain fat molecules
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lipocytes
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The black color pigment in the skin. It helps prevent the sun's ultraviolet rays from entering the body.
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Melanin
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Special cells in the basal layer of the epidermis. They contain the black pigment melanin.
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Melanocytes
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Describes the layers of flat or scale-like cells found in the epidermis.
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Stratified Squamous Epithelial
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This is the deepest layer of the skin where fat is formed. This layer of fatty tissue protects the deeper tissues of the body and acts as an insulation for heat and cold.
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Subcutaneous Layer
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Cavities in the dermis that contain the hair root.
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Hair follicle
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Deeper cells that divide to grow a hair longer.
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Hair root
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Older keratinized cells that form most of the length of the hair.
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Hair shaft
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The thin skin-like layer overlapping the base of a nail.
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Cuticle
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Slightly bluish color of the skin due to a deficiency of oxygen and an excess of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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Cyanosis
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The exposed edge of a nail that is trimmed when nails become too long.
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Free Edge
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The lighter colored, half-moon region at the base of a nail.
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Lunula
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Connects nail body to connective tissue underneath.
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Nailbed
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Flat plate of keratin that forms most of the nails.
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Nail body
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Base of a nail
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Nail root
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Type of sweat gland that opens into hair follicles located in the pubic, anal, and mammary areas. These glands secrete a substance that can produce an oder when it comes into contact with bacteria on the skin causing what is referred to as body odor.
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Apocrine Gland
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Another term for sweating
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Perspiration
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Duct leading from a sweat gland to the surface of the skin; carries sweat
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Sweat duct
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The surface opening of a sweat duct.
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Sweat pore
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A scraping away of the skin surface by friction.
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Abrasion
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A collection of pus in the skin.
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Abscess
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A genetic condition in which the person is unable to make melanin. Characterized by white hair and skin.
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Albino
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Absence or loss of hair, especially on the head. Commonly called baldness.
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Alopecia
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A scar
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Cicatrix
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Collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle. Also called a blackhead
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Comedo
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Injury caused by a blow to the body; causes swelling, pain, and bruising. The skin is not broken.
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Contusion
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Fluid filled sac under the skin.
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Cyst
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Open sore caused by pressure over bony prominences cutting off blood flow to the overlying skin. Also called bedsores or pressure sores.
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Decubitus Ulcer
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Loss of normal skin color or pigment.
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Depigmentation
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Physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases and conditions of the integumentary system
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dermatologist
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Study of diseases and conditions of the integumentary system.
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Dermatology
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Profuse sweating
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diaphoresis
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Skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin. A bruise.
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Ecchymosis
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Redness or flushing of the skin
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Erythema
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Crack like lesion or groove on the skin.
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fissure
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Freezing or the effect of freezing on a part of the body.
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frostbite
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Benign tumor of dilated blood vessels
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hemangioma
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Excessive hair growth over the body.
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Hirsutism
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Redness of the skin due to increased blood flow
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Hyperemia
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Abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin
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Hyperpigmentation
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Formation of a raised and thickened hypertrophic scar after an injury or surgery
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Keloid
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Skin condition with an overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis
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keratosis
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Flat, discolored area that is flush with the skin surface. An example is a freckle or birthmark.
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Macule
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Pattern of baldness most commonly seen in men.
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Male Pattern Baldness
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Pigmented congenital skin blemish, birthmark, or mole. Usually benign.
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nevus
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Firm, solid mass of cells in the skin.
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Nodule
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Small, solid, circular raised spot on the surface of the skin. Less than 1cm in diameter.
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Papule
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Infestation with lice.
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pediculosis
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Pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin.
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petechiae
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Condition in which the skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light, such as UV rays.
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photosensitivity
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Small tumor with a pedicle or stem attachment. They are commonly found in mucous membranes such as the nasal cavity.
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Polyp
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Severe itching.
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pruritus
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Hemorrhages into the skin due to fragile blood vessels
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purpura
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Containing or producing pus
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purulent
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Raised spot on the skin contain pus.
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Pustule
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Contagious skin disease caused by an egg laying mite that burrows through the skin and causes redness and intense itching.
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Scabies
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Containing or producing pus
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Suppurative
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Open sore or lesion in skin or mucous membrane
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Ulcer
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Also called hives. A skin eruption of pale reddish wheals with severe itching.
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urticaria
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Commonly called warts; a benign growth caused by a virus. Has a rough surface that is removed by chemicals and/or laser therapy.
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Verruca
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A blister; small, fluid-filled raised spot on the skin.
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Vesicles
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Disappearance of pigment from the skin in patches, causing a milk-white appearance. Also called leukoderma.
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Vitiligo
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Small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching.
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Wheal
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Inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles that results in papules and pustules.
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Acne
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Form of acne seen in adults, especially on the nose and cheeks.
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Acne Rosacea
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Common form of acne seen in teenagers. Characterized by comedo, papules, and pustules.
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Acne Vulgaris
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