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38 Cards in this Set
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inflammation
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tissue reaction to an injury
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gynecology
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a branch of medicine dealing with the female reproductive system
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abdominal
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pretaining to the abdommen
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asepsis
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free from infection and any form of life
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pathogen
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a disease causing microorganism
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non-pathogen
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a non-disease causing microorganism
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sterilization
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the act of making free of all microorganisms
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scalpel
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a cutting instuments
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obstetrics
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a branch of medicine that concerns management of women during pregnancy
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hemostat
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an instrument used to stop the flow of blood
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cyanosis
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a condition of blueness
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subcutaneous
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beneath the skin (in the fatty tissue)
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contaminated
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to render unclean
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laceration
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a jagged-edged cut
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scissors
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instrument used to cut
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forceps
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instrument used for holding, seizing, or, extracting
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curette
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a scraping instrument used to remove foreign matter from a cavity
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bacteria
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a disease causing microorganism
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disinfectant
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a chemical that kills bacteria
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biopsy
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to remove living tissue
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business
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commercial activity engaged in as a means of livelihood
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personnel
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persons employed
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patient
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person under medical care and treatment
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anesthesiology
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science of anesthesia
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physician
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person skilled in the art of healing
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endocrinology
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science of endocrine glands and their functions
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ethical
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dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty
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confidential
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to keep secret
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gastroenterology
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branch of medicine concerned with disease and disorders of the GI tract
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geriatrics
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study of all aspects of aging
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etiology
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the study of the cause of disease
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oncology
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science of medicine dealing with tumors, usually cancerous
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pediatrics
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medical science relating to the care of children
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abscess
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a localized collection of pus in any part of the body
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aspiration
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drawing in or out by suction
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assessment
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to determine the importance or value of a situation
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insufficient
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to lack what is necessary
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susceptible
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capable submitting to an action
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