Medical Terminology Midterm

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The muscle that carries out an action is called

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Prime mover

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While the muscle that resists action is called the

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Antagonist

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When you as the practitioner moves a joint into motion, this is called

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passive motion

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when your patient moves a joint on his or her own, this is called

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active motion

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moving an extremity away from the midline of the body is known as

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abduction

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the wrist is ____ to the elbow

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distal

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The name of the plane that divides the body left to right, down the center is called the _____

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sagittal plane

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When you eat soup, your arm is moving in

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supination

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A movement that moves a limb closer to the body is called

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adduction

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If you point your tow downward to press on the gas pedal, this is termed

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Plantar flexion

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____ attaches muscle to bone

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tendon

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_______ connects bone to bone

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ligament

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______occurs only at the carpometacarpal joint and only in homo sapiens

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opposition

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Oliguria is defined as

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scanty urine

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Your elderly female patient tells you she cannot control her urine and tends to have to pee all the time you note the word ______ in her chart

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incontinence

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Stones in the kidneys are called

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nephro lithiasis

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Infection of one or more organs of the urinary system is called a

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urinary tract infection

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-rrhagia

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rapid blood flow

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-oxia

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oxygen

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-pnea

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breathing

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-stenosis

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constriction/narrowing

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-ectomy

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excision/surgical removal

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-phagia

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eating/swallowing

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-malacia

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softening

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-rrhea

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flow/ excessive discharge

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-centesis

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surgical juncture to aspirate fluid

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- stomy

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creation of an artificial opening

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difficulty breathing

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dyspnea

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discharge from the nose

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rhinorrhea

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deficient oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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a blister is called a

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vesicle

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a scar is a

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cicatrix

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a pustule is a

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cyst

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a wart is a

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verruca

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The cluster of capillaries in the kideny where urine begins to form, is called the

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glomerulus

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Azotemia is a word used in blood work analysis (hematology) and best describes

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excess nitrogen in the blood

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the suffixes al, ic, and ous mean

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pertaining to

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one who studies and treats will have the suffix ____in her title description

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logist

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a malignant tumor will have the suffix

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oma

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combining form for gland is

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aden/o

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a group of organs functioning together is a/an

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system

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the space containing the stomach, intestines, liver and gall bladder is the

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abdominal cavity

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True or false: A combining vowel is used between a prefix and a word root

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false

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Build a medical term for the word meaning ' disease of the joint

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arth o pathy

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organ/o

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organ

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arthr/o

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joint

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neur/o

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nerve

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hist/o

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tissue

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cancer/o

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cancer

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eti/o

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cause

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lei/o

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smooth

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onc/o

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tumor/mass

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somat/o

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cause

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spell the word that means making of blood cells

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hematopoiesis

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prepuce

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fold of skin near the tip of the penis (foreskin)

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epididymis

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tube atop the testis that carries sperm to the vas deferens

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gynopathic

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pertaining to disease of women

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leukorrhea

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white discharge from vagina

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salpingectomy

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excision of fallopian tube

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nose

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lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs. It acts as a filter to moisten and warm the entering air

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nasal septum

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partition separating the right and left nasal cavities

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paranasal sinuses

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air cavities within the cranial bones that open into nasal cavities

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pharynx

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serves as a food and air passageway. Air enters from the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx from the mouth and passes into the esophagus

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adenoids

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lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity

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tonsils

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lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth

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larynx (also called voice box)

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location of the vocal cords air enters from the pharynx

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epiglottis

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flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of and keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing

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trachea (windpipe)

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passageway for air to the bronchi

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function of the respiratory system

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is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere and body cells. The process is called respiration. during external respiration, or breathing, oxygen passes from the lungs to the blood in the capillaries. Carbon dioxide also passes from the capillaries back into the lungs to be expelled.

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bronchus

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one of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divids and subdivides. The branchings resemble a tree, therefore they are referred to as a bronchial tree

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bronchus

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one of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs , where it divides and subdivides. The branchings resemble a tree; therefore they are referred to as a bronchial tree

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bronchioles

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smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree

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alveolus

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air sacs at the end of the bronchioles.Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walls and capillaries

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lungs

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two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobes and the left lung has two lobes

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pleura

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serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity

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diaphragm

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muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It aids in the breathing process.

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mediastinum

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space between the lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures.

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adenoids

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lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity

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trachea

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passageway for air to the bronchi

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pharynx

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acts as food and air passageway

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bronchi

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tubes carrying air between the trachea and lungs

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larynx

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location of the vocal cords

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lungs

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located in the thoracic cavity

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pharynx

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acts as food and air passageway

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pleura

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membrane covering the lung

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adenoids

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lymphoid tissue behind the nasal cavity

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trachea

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passageway for air to the bronchi

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the nose

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serves as a filter to moisten and warm air entering the body

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The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the

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diaphragm

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the space between the lungs is called the

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mediastinum

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The lymphoid tissues located in the pharynx behind the mouth are called the

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tonsils

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rhinorrhea

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runny nose

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aden/o

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gland

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lobe

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the part that hangs down, capsule or pod

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know the innervations of the

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diaphragm, vagus nerve, c2, cranial nerve X

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know the picture on

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macule

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flat colored spot on the skin, freckle

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papule

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small solid skin elevation, skin tag, basal cell carcinoma

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nodule

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a small knotlike mass lipoma

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wheal

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round itchy elevation of the skin, uticaria hive

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vesicle

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small elevation of epidermi containing liquid, shingles herpes simplex contact dermatitis

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pustule

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elevation of the skin containing pus, impetigo acne

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cyst

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a closed sac conaining flud or semisolid material
acne

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COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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a group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow. One or more of the followign is present in COPD in varying degrees: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchospasm

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asthma

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respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath

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emphysema

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stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity

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a/pnea

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stop breathing

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gamete

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mature germ cell

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ovulation

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expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary

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conception or fertilization

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beginning of pregnancy when the sperm enters the ovum. fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tubes

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zygote

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a cell formed by the union of the sperm and ovum

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embryo

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unborn offspring in the stage of development from implantation of the zygote to the end of the second month of pregnancy. This period is characterized by rapid growth of the embryo

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fetus

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unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth

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gestation, pregnancy

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development of a new individual from conception to birth

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gestation period

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duration of pregnancy

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implantation, nidation

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embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining. The process normally begins about 7 days after fertilization and continues for several days

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placenta, or afterbirth

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a structure that grows on the wall of teh uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child

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amniotic or amnionic sac (also known as bag of water)

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membranous bag that surrounds the fetus before delivery

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chorion

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outermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amnion

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innermost layer of the fetal membrane

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chorion

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outermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amnion

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innermost layer of the fetal membrane

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amniotic fluid

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fluid within the amniotic sac which surrounds the fetus

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amni/o

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amnion/amniotic fluid

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chori/o

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chorion

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embry/o

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embryo to be full

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fet/o

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fetus, unborn child

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gravid/o

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pregnancy

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lact/o

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milk

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nat/o

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birth

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omphal/o

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umbilicus navel

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par/o or part/o

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bear, give birth to; labor, childbirth

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puerper/o

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childbirth

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cephalgia

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headache

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esophag/o

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esophagus (tube leading from the throat to the stomach)

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psued/o

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falst

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pylor/o

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pylorus

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ante-
pre-

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before

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micro

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small

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multi-

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many

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nulli-

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none

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post-

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after

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-amnios

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amnion, amniotic fluid

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-cyesis

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pregnancy

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-partum

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childbirth labor

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-tocia

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birth, labor

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dystocia

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difficult labor

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oligohydramnios

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scanty amnion water

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polyhydramnios

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much amnion water more than normal amount

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salpingocyesis

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pregnancy occurring in the fallopian tube

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abortion

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termination of pregnancy by the expulsion from teh uterus of an embryo before fetal viability, usually before 20 weeks of gestation

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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall

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eclampsia

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severe complication and progression of preeclampsia characterized by convulsion and coma eclampsia is a potentially life-threatening disorder

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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy occurring outside, the uterus commonly in the fallopian tubes also called salpingocyesis

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placenta previa

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abnormally low implantation of the placenta in the uterine wall, resulting in bleeding. with severe hemorrhage a cesarean section may be necessary to save the mother's life

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preeclampsia

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abnormal condition encountered during pregnancy or shortly after delivery characterized by high blood pressure, edema and proteinuria, but with no convulsions or coma, the cause is unknown, if not successfully treated teh condition will progress to eclampsia. Eclampsia is the third most common cause of maternal death in the united states after hemorrhage and infection

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microcephalus

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fetus with a very small head

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pyloric stenosis

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narrowing pertaining to the pyloric sphincter occurs in 1 of every 200 newborns

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cleft lip and palate

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congenital split of the lip and roof of the mouth

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down syndrome

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congenital condition characterized by varying degrees of mental retardatio and multiple defects formerly called mongolism

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erythroblastosis fetalis

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condition of the newborn characterized by hemolysis of the erythrocytes. The condition is usually caused by incompatibility of the infant's and mother's blood, occuring when the mother's blood is Rh negative and the infant's blood is Rh positive

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esophageal artesia

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congenital absence of part of the esophagus, food can't pass from the baby's mouth to the stomach

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gastroschisis

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a congenital fissure of the abdominal wall not at the umbilicus. Enterocele, protrusion of the intestine, is usually present

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respiratory distress syndrome

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a respiratory complication in the newborn especially in premature infants, in premature infants RDS is caused by normal immaturity of the respiratory system resulting in compromised respiration

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amniotomy

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incision into the amnion ( rupture of fetal membrane to induce labor)

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episiotomy

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incision of the vulva (perineum), usually perfomed during delivery to prevent tearing of the perineum

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pelvic sonography

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pertaining to the pelvis, process of recording sound (pelvic ultrasound is used to evaluate the fetus and pregnancy)

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amniocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate amniotic fluid. The fluid is used for assessment of fetal health and maturity to aid in diagnosing fetal abnormalities

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amniochorial

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pertaining to the amnion and chorion

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amniorrhea

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discharge (escape) of amniotic fluid

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amniorrhexis

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rupture of the amnion

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antepartum

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before childbirth (reference to mother)

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embryogenic

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producing an embryo

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embryoid

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resembling an embryo

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fetal

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pertaining to fetus

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gravida

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pregnant woman

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gravidopuerperal

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pertaining to pregnancy and the childbirth ( from delivery until reproductive organs return to normal

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intrapartum

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within (during) labor and childbirth

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What is SMJ in **CA** Superior Court?

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General SMJ - Can hear any civil case

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lactogenic

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producing milk (by stimulation)

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lactorrhea

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(spontaneous) discharge of milk

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multigravida

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many pregnancies (a woman who has been pregnant two or more times)

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multipara (multip)

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may births (a woman who has given birth two or more viable offspring)

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natal

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pertaining to birth

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neonate

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new birth ( an infant from birth to 4 weeks of age)

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neonatologist

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physician who studies and treats disorders of the newborn

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neonatology

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study of the newborn (branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of disorders in newborns

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nulligravida

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no pregnancies (a woman who has never been pregnant)

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nullipara

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no births (a woman who has not given birth to a viable offspring)

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para

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birth ( a woman who has given birth to a viable offspring)

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postpartum

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after childbirth (reference to the mother)

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prenatal

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pertaining to before birth (reference to the newborn)

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primigravida

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first pregnancy (a woman in her first pregnancy)

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primipara

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first birth ( a woman who has given birth to one viable offspring)

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pseudocyesis

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false pregnancy

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puerpera

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childbirth ( a woman who has just given birth)

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puerperal

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pertaining to (immediately after) childbirth

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breech presentation

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parturition ( act of giving birth) in whic the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first

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cesarean section

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the birth of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus (can also be spelled caesarean)

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congenital anomaly

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abnormality present at birth

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lochia

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vaginal discharge after childbirth

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meconium

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first stool of the newborn (greenish black)

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obstetrician

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physician who specializes in obstetrics

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obstetrics

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medical specialty dealing with pregnancy, childbirth, and peurperium

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parturition

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act of giving birth

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premature infant

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infant born before completing 37 weeks of gestation

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puerperium

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period from delivery until the reproductive organs return to normal (approximately 6 weeks)

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gynopathic

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pertaining to disease of women

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hysterectomy

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excision of the uterus

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hysteropexy

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surgical fixation of the uterus

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hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

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excision of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

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mammoplasty

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surgical repair of the breast (performed to enlarge or reduce in size, lift or reconstruct after removal of a tumor)

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mammotome

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instrument used to cut breast (tissue)

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mastectomy

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surgical removal of a breast

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oophorectomy

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excision of an ovary

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perineorrhaphy

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suture (tear in) the perineum

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salpingostomy

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creation of an artificial opening in a fallopian tube (performed to restore potency)

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salpingo-oophorectomy

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excision of the fallopian tube and ovary

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trachelorrhaphy

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suture of the cervix

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vulvectomy

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excision of the vulva

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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a severe illness characterized by high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, and myalgia, followed by hypotension and in severe cases shock and death. usually affects menstruating women using tampons, caused by staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes

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endometriosis

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abnormal condition in which the endometrial tissue grows in various areas in the pelvic cavity, including ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines and uterus

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endometrium

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inner lining of the uterus

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myometrium

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muscular middle layer of the uterus

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perimetrium

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outer thin layer that covers the surface of the uterus

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mammary glands

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milk producing glands of the female, Each breast consists of 15 to 20 divisions or lobes

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areola

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pigmented area around the breast nipple

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mammary papilla

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breast nipple

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vuvla or external genitals

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tow pairs of lips (labia major and minora, that surround the vagina

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clitoris

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highly erogenous erectile body located anterior to the urethra

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perineum

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pelvic floor in both the male and female In females it usually refers to the area between the vaginal opening and the anus

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bartholin gland

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a pair of mucus-producing glands located on each side of the vagina and just above the vaginal opening

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS

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a disease affecting the body's immune system transmitted by exchange of body fluid during the sexual act, reuse of contaminated needles or receiving contaminated blood transfusions

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artificial insemination

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introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means

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chlamydia

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a sexually transmitted disease, sometimes referred to as a silent STD, because ppl aren't aware they have the disease, symptoms that occur it is pxful urination and discharge from the penis in men and genital itching, bleeding, and discharge

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coitus

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sexual intercourse between man and woman

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condom

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cover for penis worn during coitus

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ejaculation

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ejection of semen from the male urethra

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genital herpes

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sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes virus

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gonads

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male and female sex glands

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gonorrhea

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contagious inflammatory sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial organism that affects the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system

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heterosexual

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person who is attracted to a member of the opposite sex

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homosexual

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person who is attracted to a member of the same sex

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human immunodeficiency virus

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a type of retrovirus that causes AIDS. HIV infects T-helper cells of the immune system allowing for opportunistic infections such as cadidiasis, P. carinii pneumonia, tuberculosis, and Kaposi sarcoma

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human papilloma virus (HPV)

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a prevalent sexually transmitted disease causing benign or canerous growths in male and female genitals - called veneral warts

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orgasm

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climax of sexual stimulation

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prosthesis

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an artificial replacement of an absent body part

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puberty

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period when secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce sexually begins

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sexually transmitted disease

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diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes, transmitted during sexual contact

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sterilization

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process that renders an individual unable to produce offspring

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syphilis

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infectious sexually transmitted disease having lesions that can affect any organ or tissue; a syphilitic mother may transmit the disease to her unborn infant because the causative organism is able to pass through the placenta

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trichomoniasis

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a sexually transmitted disease caused by a one-cell organism, Trichomona. It infects the genitourinary tract. Men may be asymptomatic or may develop urethritis, an enlarged prostate gland, or epididymitis. Women have vaginal itching,dysuria, and vaginal or urethral discharge

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testis or testicle

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primary male sex organs, paired, oval-shaped, and enclosed in a sac called the scrotum. The testes produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone

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testosterone

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the principle male sex hormone. It's chief function is to stimulate the development of the male reproductive organs and secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair

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prostate gland

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encircles upper end of the urethra. The prostate gland secretes a fluid that aids in the movement of the sperm and ejaculations

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scrotum

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sac suspended on both sides of and just behind the penis. The testes are enclosed in the scrotum

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BPH- benign prostate hypertrophy

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excessive development pertaining to the prostate gland- nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate gland

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oliguria

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can't pee

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P.S.A

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protein marker

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R.D.S

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Respiratory distress syndrome

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P.S.A

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protein marker
Prostate Specific Antigen

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pruritis (test)

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itching

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azotemia (test)

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is a medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds, such as urea, creatinine, various body waste compounds, and other nitrogen-rich compounds in the blood. It is largely related to insufficient filtering of blood by the kidneys.[1]

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D & C (test)

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D&C, also known as dilation and curettage, is a surgical procedure often performed after a first trimester miscarriage. Dilation means to open up the cervix; curettage means to remove the contents of the uterus. Curettage may be performed by scraping the uterine wall with a curette instrument or by a suction curettage (also called vacuum aspiration), using a vacuum-type instrument.

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Salpingitis (test)

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Infection and inflammation of the fallopian tubes

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Atresia (test)

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is a condition in which a body orifice or passage in the body is abnormally closed or absent.

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Metrorrhea (test)

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A discharge, especially of mucus or pus, from the uterus.

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What is the least common, but most dangerous type of skin cancer?
(test)

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Melanoma

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Soap notes

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S= subjective - what patient reports
o= objective
a= application or treatment
p= progress/prognosis