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25 Cards in this Set
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Amniotomy |
Artificial rupture of the amniotic sac |
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Arteriosclerosis |
Harding of the arteries caused by build up of plaque within the intima and inner media of the large and medium arteries |
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Braxton Hicks |
False labor |
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Candidiasis |
Infection of the skin or mucous membrane |
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Cognitive function |
Awareness with perception reasoning judgement |
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Cryosurgery |
Destruction of the tissue by application of extreme cold |
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Cystitis |
Inflammation of the urinary bladder |
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Dilation |
Expansion of an orifice or organ |
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Dysmenorrhea |
Painful menses |
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Dysplasia |
Abnormal development of tissue |
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Fulgurate |
To destroy by contact with high frequency electric current |
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Gerontology |
Study of problems with aging |
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Gravity |
Total number of pregnancies regardless of duration including the present one |
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Incontinence |
Uncontrollable loss of urine |
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Libido |
Sexual drive |
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Metastasis |
In cancer, malignant cells spread form the primary growth to a new location |
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Neonatal |
Pertaining to new born ; first 4 weeks of life |
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Parity |
Carrying pregnancy to point of viability regardless of outcome |
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Presbycusis |
Progressive loss of hearing caused by normal aging |
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Residual urine |
Amount of urine remaining in bladder after voiding |
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Retention |
Inability to completely empty bladder when voiding |
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Senile |
Mental or physical weakness most times with aging |
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Titer |
Measurement of amount of antibody present against a particular antigen |
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Tympanostomy |
Placement of a tube in the tympanic membrane to allow ventilation to the middle ear |
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Viable |
Able to live grow develop after birth usually 24 wks or greater than 1 pond |
