Medical Terminology Prac Ques

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Laceration

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med term that describes a torn and ragged wound

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Cystopexy

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surgical fixation of the urinary bladder

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Myocardial infarction

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commonly known for ❤ attack

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Meningitis

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term use for inflammation of the connective tissues that enclose the spinal cord and brain

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Paget's disease

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disease aka as osteitis deformans

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Myorrhexis

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rupture of a muscle

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Nephromalacia

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abnormal softening of the kidney

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

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a life-threatening complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus

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Carotid endarterectomy

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Performed to prevent a stroke

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otopyorrhea

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Flow of pus from the ear

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Pruritus

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term for itching

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angina pectoris

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term means spasmodic choking pain due to interference with oxygen supply to heart muscle

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Tic doutoureux

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condition aka trigeminal neuralgia

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Idiosyncratic

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term for an unexpected reaction to a drug

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Prognosis

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Term means a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease or disorder

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Cyanosis

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Term means blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen

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Osteoporosis

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associated with Colle's disease

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nocturnal enuresis

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term commonly known as bed-wetting

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Keratosis

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med term describes an benign skin condition in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the epidermis

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Lymphadenitis

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inflammation of the lymph nodes

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Spasm

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term describes a sudden , involuntary contraction of a muscle

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pertussis

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respiratory disease is commonly known as whooping cough

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Digestive

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Body system affected by the autoimmune disorder Crohn's disease

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lumbago

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condition commonly known as low back pain

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Ileostomy

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term means the surgical creation of an opening between the small intestines and the body surface

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Computed tomograp

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Visualization technique is used to examine body parts in motion

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Pharyngorrhagia

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term means bleeding from the pharynx

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Hashimoto's

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autoimmune disease gradually destroys thyroid tissue

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Pyometritis

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Term means a pus-producing inflammation of the uterus

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Migraine headache

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Term describes the syndrome characterized by sudden, severe, sharp headache usually present only one side

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Hematemesis

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Term means vomiting blood

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Ecchymosis

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Term describes the condition commonly as a bruise

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Hyperventilation

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Term means abnormally rapid, deep breathing resulting in decreased levels of carbon dioxide at the cellular level

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Dysuria

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Difficult of painful urination

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Delusion

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Term means false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof to the contrary

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Tachycardia

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Abnormal fast heartbeat

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Galucoma

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eye condition which characterized by increased intraocular pressure

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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diagnostic tool is used to image the brain and spinal cord

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness

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Cranial

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Body cavity that protects the brain

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Cystocele

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Term means a hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall

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Cerebral concussion

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Term means a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain caused by a direct blow or explosion

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tinnitus

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term means ringing sound in the ears

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Epidemic

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term means a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease w/in population group or area

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Gastrorrhea

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Term means an excessive flow of gastric secretions

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Macule

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Term describes a small flat discolored lesion such as a freckle

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western blot blood test

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used to confirm an HIV infection

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menometrorrhagia

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Term means excessive uterine bleeding occurring both during the menses and at irregular intervals

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Contusion

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Term describes an injury that does break the skin and is characterized by swelling, discoloration, and pain

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Rale

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Term describes an abnormal rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound heard during respiration

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Osteoarthritis

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med term commonly known as wear and tear arthritis

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Tenolysis

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term means to free a tendon from adhesions

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Debilitated

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weakened or having lost strength

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Cirrhosis

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Term describes a progressive degenerative disease characterized by disturbance of structure and function of the liver

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Hemodialysis

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Procedure that removes waste products directly fr the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function

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Syncope

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commonly known as fainting

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ischema

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Term means deficiency of blood supply due to constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel

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Hemothorax

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Term means an accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity

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Regurgitation

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Term means the return of swallowed food into the mouth

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Cushing's syndrome

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Condition is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol

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Jaundice

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Term describe a yellow discoloration of the skin caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood

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Polyuria

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Term means excessive urination

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Cholecystectomy

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Term means surgical removal of gallbladder

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rates

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Blood test used to detect the presence of inflammation in the body

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Cyst

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Term means a closed sac or pouched containing fluid or semisolid material

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Intramuscular

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Type of injection is administered within the substance of a muscle

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anteversion

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Term means abnormal tipping forward of the uterus and cervix

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Myoclunos

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Term means a spasm or twitching of a muscle or group of muscles

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Congestive heart failure

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Term describes the condition when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs

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Nosocomial infection

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Term means a hospital acquired infection

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Sarcoma

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Term means a hospital acquired infection

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Term describes the eye disorder that may develop as a complication of dieney es

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Anorexia nervosa

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Term describes an eating disorder characterized by refusing to maintain a minimally normal body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight

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Hematuria

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Term means the presence of blood in the urine

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Hemorrhagic stroke

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Term describes the condition caused when a blood vessel in the brains leaks or ruptures

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Acromegaly

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Term describes the condition characterized by enlargement of the hands and causes by excessive secretion of the growth hormone after puberty

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Onychocryptosis

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Ingrown toenail

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Otoscope

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Used to examine auditory canal and the tympanic membrane

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Hiatal hernia

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Term means protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm

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Episiotomy

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Term means a surgical incision of the vulva to facilitate delivery of a baby

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Pruritus vulvae

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Term describes a condition of a severe itching of the external female genitalia

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Pediculosis capitis

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Infestation commonly known as head lice

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Speculum

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Instrument used to enlarge the opening canal or body cavity to make it possible to inspect its interior

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Cellulitis

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Diffuse infection of connective tissue

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Myeloma

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Term means a malignant tumor composed of cells derived from hemopoietic tissues of the bone marrow

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Pneumonia

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Term means an inflammation of the lungs in which the air sacs fill pus and other liquid

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Otosclerosis

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Term means ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear resulting in a conductive hearing loss

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Colporrhaphy

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Suture the vagina

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Colporrhaphy

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Suture the vagina

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Atherectomy

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Term means surgical removal of plaque from the anterior lining of an artery

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Hyperkinesia

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Term means abnormally increased motor function or cavity

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Hematoma

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Term means a collection of blood trapped within tissues

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Metastasize

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Term describes the process by which cancer spreads from one place to another

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Muscular dystrophy

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Term means a group of inherited muscle disorders that cause muscle weakness without affecting the nervous system

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Rhytidectomy

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Term means the surgical removal of excess skin for the elimination of wrinkles

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Muscular degeneration

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Eye condition causes the loss of central vision but not total blindness

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Nulligravida

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Term means a woman who has never been pregnant

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Electroencephalography

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Term means recording electrical brain wave

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Dysphagia

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Term means difficulty of swallowing