Medical Terms

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Lymphangiectasis

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Dilation of lymphatic vessels

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Meniscus

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Cartillage of the knee

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Intercostal

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Between the ribs

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Spontaneous pneumothorax

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Collapse of lung without any apparent cause.

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Meatotomy

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A form of penile modification

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Malocclusion

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Teeth crookedly alligned in a closed mouth

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Kyphosis

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An outward curvature of the spine creating a humpback appearance

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Chlamydia

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Disease of the reproductive organs

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Pylorotomy (Ramsteads Operation)

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Operation to cut down the pyloric sphincter muscle and relieve narrowing.

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Cholangiogram

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Recording or xray of bile ducts

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Gynaecology

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Dealing with diseases and disorders of the female reproductive organs

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Obstetrics

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Branch of Medicene concerned with pregnancy birth and the post natal period

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Sphygomomanometer

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Equipment that measures blood pressure.

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Retroversion

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Backwards tilting of the uterus

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Fertilised ovum outside the uterus

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Perfusionist

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Member of the open heart surgery team responsible for heart-lung machine that takes over patients breathing or blood circulation ensures oxygen reaches tissues.

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Oxytocin

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Hormone which causes contractions in labour

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Defibrillation

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Equipment used to shock the heart

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Mydriatics

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Eyedrops that cause the pupils to dilate

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Paediatrics

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Study of childhood conditions and diseases

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Urology

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Medical and surgical speciality concerned with problems and abnormalites of the urinary tract.

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Pneumonia

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Inflammation of 1 or both lungs

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Tracheostomy

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Artificial opening into the windpipe or trachea.

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Stent

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Small instrument inserted into blood vessel to keep it open and allow blood to flow

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Version

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Turning a fetus inside the uterus to place it in a position to aid birth

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Episiotomy

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To cut the perineum

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Dilation

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Stretches or shrinks the original figure.

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Diplegia

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Paralysis on both sides of the body

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Pulmonologist

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Diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the respiratory system.

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Arthrocentesis

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Procedure to use a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule.

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Encephalo

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Brain

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Orthopaedics

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Area of medicine dealing with joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves.

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Podiatrists

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Treats diseases and abnormalities of the foot and lower leg. Can perform surgery if qualified.

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Arthroscope

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Lighted instrument for examining a joint.

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Urethral stricture

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A narrowing of a section of your urethra causes reduced blood flow or blocked urine.