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27 Cards in this Set
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intubation
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insertion of a tube into any hollow organ
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nasogastric
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pertaining to the nasal passages and the stomach
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nas/o-
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nose
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proct/o-
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anus, rectum
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bilirubin
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the orange-colored or yellowish pigment in bile
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guaiac test
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an alcoholic solution of guaiac (a resin obtained from trees)is used to test for occult blood in feces
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occult blood
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blood that is present in such small quantities that it is not apparent to the eye
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occult
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obscure, concealed
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enema
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a solution introduced into the rectum
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cheil/o-
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lip
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polypous
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many footed
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perforation
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making a hole
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volvere
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to roll
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plax
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plate
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jaune
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yellow
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hiatus
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an opening
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varicose
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distended, swollen, knotted veins
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herpes
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creeping skin disease
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labial
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pertaining to the lips
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chlor/o-
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green
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hydr/o-
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water
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aptha
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small ulcer
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stomato
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mouth
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kirrhos
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orange-yellow
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fissure
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opening
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varix (singular)
varices (plural) |
twisted vein
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clift
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crevice
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