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Ablation
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Removal or excision of a tissue usually the surface of a tissue
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Accommodation
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Automatic adjustment in focal length of natural lens in the eye
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Arthralgia
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Pain in the joints
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Atrophy
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Degeneration or weakening
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Bradycardia
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Abnormally slow heart beat
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Bradykinesia
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Slow movement
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Bundle branch block
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Defect of the heart's ventricular electrical conduction system
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Calculi
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Hard lump from concretion of mineral salts
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Cartilage
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Type of connective tissue which lacks blood vessels
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Catheter
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Tube inserted into the body to permit introduction of withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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Cerebrovascular
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The blood vessels of the brain, especially the arteries
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Cerebrum
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Anterior portion of the brain
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Cortex
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Outer portion of an organ
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Crepitus
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Grating, popping or crackling sounds or sensations
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Cyanosis
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Discoloration of skin and/or mucus membranes as a sign of lack of oxygen
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Debridement
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Removal of dead tissue to prevent infection and promote healing
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Delusion
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Erroneous belief held in the face of contrary evidence
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Diastole
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The period of relaxation of the heart in which blood refill occurs
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Systole
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Period of contraction of the heart in which blood is propelled
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Dyskinesia
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Diminished voluntary movements and presence of involuntary movements
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Dysphagia
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Difficulty swallowing
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Dyspnea
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Difficulty breathing
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Edema
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Swelling of tissue caused by accumulation of fluid
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Embolus
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Abnormal particle circulating the blood
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Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain
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Endocardium
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Inner membrane of the heart
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Endometrium
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Inner mucus membrane of the uterus
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Endoscopy
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Visual examination of the inside of a hollow organ by endoscope
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Endothelium
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Layer of flat cells that line the closed internal spaces of the body like blood vessels or lymphatic vessels
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Euphoria
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Feeling of great elation
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Euthymia
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reasonably positive mood
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Expiration
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Movement of air out of the lungs
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Inspiration
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Movement of air into the lungs
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Fibrillation
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Rapid and irregular contractions of muscle fibers
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Fibrosis
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Excessive fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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Hemorrhage
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Bleeding
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Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver
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Hyperplasia
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Overgrowth, abnormal increase in the number of cells
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Hypertrophy
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Enlargement of tissue or organ
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Hypotension
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Abnormally low blood pressure
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Hypoxia
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low levels of oxygen
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Idiopathic
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Cause unknown
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Immunoglobulin
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Antibody
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Inflammation
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response to injury or infection often characterized by pain, swelling, redness or heat
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Interferon
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Antiviral protein produced by cells invaded by a virus which inhibits viral replication
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Interleukin
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Lymphokines that promote the activity of immune cells including macrophages and T/B cells
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Ischemia
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restriction of blood to a target
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Keratitis
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Inflammation of cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
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Laminectomy
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Spinal surgery to remove the posterior arch of the vertebral bone called the lamina
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Laparascope
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Slender endoscope inserted through an incision for examination
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Lumen
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Cavity or passage in a tubular organ for example the space inside an artery
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Lymphocyte
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Type of white blood cell including T, B and NK cells
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Malignant
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Dangerous to health; characterized by uncontrolled growth
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Melena
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Abnormally dark tarry stool containing blood
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Miosis
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Process of cell division which results in germ cells
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Mydriasis
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“blown pupil” excessively dilated pupil
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Myocardium
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Heart muscle
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Neuritis
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Inflammation of a nerve or peripheral nervous system
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Neurogenic
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Starting with or having to do with the nerves or the nervous system
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Obstruction
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Blockage of a passageway
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Occult
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One object hidden by another
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Olfaction
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Sense of smell
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Orthostasis
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Maintenance of an upright standing posture or lightheadedness from lack of BP compensation when standing quickly
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Osteocyte
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Mature bonce cell
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Palpitation
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Rapid and irregular heart beat
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Perineum
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Region between anus and genitals
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Plasma
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Liquid component of the blood
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Polyp
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Small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
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Prolapse
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Slipping or falling out of place of an organ
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Prophylaxis
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Preventative treatment
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Prostate
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Male sex gland which produces the fluid of semen
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Rhinits
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Inflammation of mucous membrane of nose
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Serum
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Blood plasma excluding all clotting factors
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Shunt
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Hole or passage to allow movement of fluid
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Sialorrhea
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Drooling
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Spasm
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Involuntary muscle contraction
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Sphincter
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Ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
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Sputum
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Fluid spit out of the mouth including saliva and mucus
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Steatosis
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Abnormal retention of lipids by a cell or organ
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Stenosis
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Abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
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Syncope
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Fainting often caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain
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Synovium
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Thin membrane in synovial joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
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Tachycardia
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Abnormally fast heartbeat; over 100 bpm in adults
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Tachypnea
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Abnormally fast breathing
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Tendonitis
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Inflammation of a tendon
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Thrombosis
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Formation of a blood clot resulting in obstruction of blood flow
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Tinnitus
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Ringing in ears
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Ulcer
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Open sore of a mucus membrane
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Varices
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Distended veins
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Xerostomia
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Dry mouth caused by lack of saliva
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gas
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AV
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Atrioventricular
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BPH
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Benign Porstatic Hypertrophy
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B.U.N.
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Blood Urea Nitrogen
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CABG
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Coronary Artery Bipass Graft
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease (plaque in Coronary)
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CAT
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Computerized axial tomography
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CO
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Cardiac Output (SVxHR) amount of blood pumped in a minute
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CPAP
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continous positive airway pressure
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CVA
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Cerebro Vascular Accident
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CSF
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Cerebro Spinal Fluid
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DRE
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Digital Rectal Examination
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DVT
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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ECT
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Electro Convulsive Therapy
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FH
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Family History medical specific
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GERD
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Gastro Esophogeal Reflux Disease
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HEENT
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Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
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H&H
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Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imagery
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NAD
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No apparent distress
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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ORIF
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Open Reduction Internal Fixation
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PERRLA
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Pupils equal round and reactive to light and accomadation
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PFT
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Pulmonary Function test
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PMH
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Past Medical History
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PTCA
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PVC
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Premature ventricular contraction
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RLQ
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Right Lower quadrant
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LLQ
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Left Lower Quadrant
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RRR
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Regular rate and rhythm
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RTC
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Return to Clinic
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SH
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Social History lifestyle
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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TSH
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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TURP
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Transurethral resection of the prostate
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UA
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Urinalysis
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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WDWN
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Well developed, well nourished
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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Alveoli
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alveolus, air sac
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Bronch/bronchio
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bronchus, airway
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Bronchiol
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bronchiole, small airway
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Capn/carb
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carbon dioxide
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Laryng
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larynx, voice box
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Lab/o
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Lobe, portion
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Nas/o/rhin/o
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nose
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Or/o
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mouth
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Ox
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oxygen
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Ablation
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Removal or excision of a tissue usually the surface of a tissue
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Accommodation
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Automatic adjustment in focal length of natural lens in the eye
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Arthralgia
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Pain in the joints
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Atrophy
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Degeneration or weakening
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Bradycardia
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Abnormally slow heart beat
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Bradykinesia
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Slow movement
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Bundle branch block
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Defect of the heart's ventricular electrical conduction system
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Calculi
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Hard lump from concretion of mineral salts
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Cartilage
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Type of connective tissue which lacks blood vessels
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Catheter
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Tube inserted into the body to permit introduction of withdrawal of fluids or to keep a passage open
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Cerebrovascular
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The blood vessels of the brain, especially the arteries
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Cerebrum
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Anterior portion of the brain
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Cortex
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Outer portion of an organ
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Crepitus
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Grating, popping or crackling sounds or sensations
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Cyanosis
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Discoloration of skin and/or mucus membranes as a sign of lack of oxygen
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Debridement
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Removal of dead tissue to prevent infection and promote healing
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Delusion
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Erroneous belief held in the face of contrary evidence
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Diastole
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The period of relaxation of the heart in which blood refill occurs
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Systole
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Period of contraction of the heart in which blood is propelled
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Dyskinesia
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Diminished voluntary movements and presence of involuntary movements
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Dysphagia
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Difficulty swallowing
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Dyspnea
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Difficulty breathing
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Edema
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Swelling of tissue caused by accumulation of fluid
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Embolus
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Abnormal particle circulating the blood
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Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain
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Endocardium
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Inner membrane of the heart
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Endometrium
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Inner mucus membrane of the uterus
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Endoscopy
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Visual examination of the inside of a hollow organ by endoscope
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Endothelium
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Layer of flat cells that line the closed internal spaces of the body like blood vessels or lymphatic vessels
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Euphoria
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Feeling of great elation
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Euthymia
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reasonably positive mood
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Expiration
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Movement of air out of the lungs
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Inspiration
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Movement of air into the lungs
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Fibrillation
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Rapid and irregular contractions of muscle fibers
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Fibrosis
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Excessive fibrous connective tissue in an organ
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Hemorrhage
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Bleeding
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Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver
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Hyperplasia
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Overgrowth, abnormal increase in the number of cells
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Hypertrophy
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Enlargement of tissue or organ
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Hypotension
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Abnormally low blood pressure
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Hypoxia
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low levels of oxygen
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Idiopathic
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Cause unknown
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Immunoglobulin
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Antibody
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Inflammation
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response to injury or infection often characterized by pain, swelling, redness or heat
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Interferon
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Antiviral protein produced by cells invaded by a virus which inhibits viral replication
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Interleukin
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Lymphokines that promote the activity of immune cells including macrophages and T/B cells
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Ischemia
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restriction of blood to a target
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Keratitis
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Inflammation of cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
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Laminectomy
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Spinal surgery to remove the posterior arch of the vertebral bone called the lamina
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Laparascope
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Slender endoscope inserted through an incision for examination
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Lumen
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Cavity or passage in a tubular organ for example the space inside an artery
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Lymphocyte
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Type of white blood cell including T, B and NK cells
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Malignant
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Dangerous to health; characterized by uncontrolled growth
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Melena
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Abnormally dark tarry stool containing blood
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Miosis
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Process of cell division which results in germ cells
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Mydriasis
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“blown pupil” excessively dilated pupil
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Myocardium
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Heart muscle
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Neuritis
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Inflammation of a nerve or peripheral nervous system
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Neurogenic
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Starting with or having to do with the nerves or the nervous system
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Obstruction
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Blockage of a passageway
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Occult
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One object hidden by another
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Olfaction
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Sense of smell
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Orthostasis
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Maintenance of an upright standing posture or lightheadedness from lack of BP compensation when standing quickly
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Osteocyte
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Mature bonce cell
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Palpitation
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Rapid and irregular heart beat
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Perineum
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Region between anus and genitals
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Plasma
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Liquid component of the blood
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Polyp
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Small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
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Prolapse
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Slipping or falling out of place of an organ
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Prophylaxis
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Preventative treatment
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Prostate
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Male sex gland which produces the fluid of semen
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Rhinits
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Inflammation of mucous membrane of nose
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Serum
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Blood plasma excluding all clotting factors
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Shunt
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Hole or passage to allow movement of fluid
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Sialorrhea
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Drooling
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Spasm
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Involuntary muscle contraction
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Sphincter
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Ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
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Sputum
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Fluid spit out of the mouth including saliva and mucus
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Steatosis
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Abnormal retention of lipids by a cell or organ
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Stenosis
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Abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
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Syncope
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Fainting often caused by a temporary reduction in blood flow to the brain
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Synovium
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Thin membrane in synovial joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
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Tachycardia
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Abnormally fast heartbeat; over 100 bpm in adults
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Tachypnea
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Abnormally fast breathing
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Tendonitis
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Inflammation of a tendon
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Thrombosis
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Formation of a blood clot resulting in obstruction of blood flow
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Tinnitus
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Ringing in ears
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Ulcer
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Open sore of a mucus membrane
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Varices
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Distended veins
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Xerostomia
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Dry mouth caused by lack of saliva
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ABG
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Arterial Blood Gas
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AV
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Atrioventricular
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BPH
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Benign Porstatic Hypertrophy
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B.U.N.
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Blood Urea Nitrogen
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CABG
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Coronary Artery Bipass Graft
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CAD
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Coronary Artery Disease (plaque in Coronary)
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CAT
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Computerized axial tomography
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CO
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Cardiac Output (SVxHR) amount of blood pumped in a minute
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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CPAP
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continous positive airway pressure
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CVA
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Cerebro Vascular Accident
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CSF
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Cerebro Spinal Fluid
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DRE
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Digital Rectal Examination
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DVT
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
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ECT
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Electro Convulsive Therapy
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FH
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Family History medical specific
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GERD
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Gastro Esophogeal Reflux Disease
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HEENT
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Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
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H&H
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Hemoglobin and hematocrit
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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MRI
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Magnetic Resonance Imagery
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NAD
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No apparent distress
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NPO
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Nothing by mouth
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ORIF
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Open Reduction Internal Fixation
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PERRLA
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Pupils equal round and reactive to light and accomadation
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PFT
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Pulmonary Function test
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PMH
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Past Medical History
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PTCA
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Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PVC
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Premature ventricular contraction
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RLQ
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Right Lower quadrant
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LLQ
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Left Lower Quadrant
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RRR
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Regular rate and rhythm
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RTC
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Return to Clinic
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SH
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Social History lifestyle
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SOB
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Shortness of Breath
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TSH
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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TURP
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Transurethral resection of the prostate
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UA
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Urinalysis
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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WDWN
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Well developed, well nourished
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WNL
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Within Normal Limits
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Alveoli
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alveolus, air sac
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Bronch/bronchio
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bronchus, airway
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Bronchiol
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bronchiole, small airway
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Capn/carb
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carbon dioxide
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Laryng
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larynx, voice box
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Lab/o
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Lobe, portion
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Nas/o/rhin/o
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nose
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Or/o
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mouth
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Ox
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oxygen
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Palat
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palate
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Pharyng/o
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pharynx, throat
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Phren/o
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diaphragm
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Pleur
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pleura, lining of the lungs
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Pneum/o/pneumon/o
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air or lung
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Pulmon/o
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lung
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Sinus
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sinus cavity
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Spiro/pnea
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breathing
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Thorac/pector/steth
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chest
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Tonsil/o
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tonsil
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Trache/o
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trachea, windpipe
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Uvul/o
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uvula
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Blast
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germ or bud
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Chrom/chromat
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color
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Chyl/o
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juice
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Cyt
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cell
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Hem/hemat
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blood
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Immune/o
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safe
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Lymph/o
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clear fluid
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Morph/o
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form
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Myel/o
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bone marrow or spinal cord
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Phag/o
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eat or swallow
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Plas/o
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formation
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Reticul/o
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net
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Splen/o
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spleen
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Thromb/o
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clot
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Thym/o
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thymus
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Angio/vaso/vasculo
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vessel
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Aorto
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aorta
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Arterio
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artery
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Athero
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fatty lipid paste
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Atrio
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atrium
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Cardio
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heart
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Corono
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circle or crown
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Myo
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muscle
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Pector/steth
|
chest
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Sphygm
|
pulse
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Thromb
|
clot
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Veno/phleb
|
vein
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Varico
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swollen twisted vein
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Ventriculo
|
ventricle
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Ankylo
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crooked or stiff
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Arthro/articulo
|
joint
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Brachio
|
arm
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Cervic
|
neck
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Chondro
|
cartilate
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Costo
|
rib
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Cranio
|
skull
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Dactylo
|
digit
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Fasci
|
fascia, a band
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Femor
|
femur
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Fibro
|
fiber
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Kypho
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hump backed
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Leio
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smooth
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Lordo
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bent
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Lumbo
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lower back
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Myo/myoso/musculo
|
muscle
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Myelo
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bone marrow or spinal cord
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Osteo
|
bone
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Patella
|
knee cap
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