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Adenoma
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Tumor of the gland
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Arthritis
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Inflammation of the joints
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Carcinoma
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A cancerous tumor / mass.
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Cardiology
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The study of the heart.
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Cephalic
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Pertaining to the head.
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Cerebral
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Pertaining to the brain / cerebrum.
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Cytology
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The study of the cell.
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Electrocardiogram
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Recording of the heart electricity.
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Electroencephalogram
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Recording of the brain electricity / waves.
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Gastrectomy
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Surgical removal of the stomach.
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Gastrotomy
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The process of making a surgical incision into the stomach.
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Diagnosis
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The state of complete knowledge concerning a condition.
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Prognosis
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knowledge before about the outcome of an illiness.
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Hematology
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The study of blood.
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Iatrogenic
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Pertaining to adverse results / side effects resulting from a treatment / physcian's intervention.
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Leukocyte
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White blood cell (WBC)
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Oncology
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The study of tumor/s.
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Ophthalmoscope
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An intrument used for visual examination of the eye.
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Pathologist
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A specialist of or one who studies disease.
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Rhinitis
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Inflammation of the nose.
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Sarcoma
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Tumor of the flesh.
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Arthralgia
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Pain in the joints.
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Pathogenic
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Pertaining to a virus or bacterium.
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Hepatoma
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A blood clot / mass.
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Leukocytosis
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Abnormal condition of increased white blood cells (WBC)
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Enteropathy
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Disease of the small intetines.
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Gastroenterology
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The study of the stomach and small intestines.
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Pericardium
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The membrane surrounding the heart
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Abdominal
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Pertaining to the abdomen.
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Adipose
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Pertaining to fatty tissue.
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Anabolism
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The process of building up complex materials (protiens) from simple sugars.
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Cervical
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Pertaining to the neck / cervix.
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Chondrosarcoma
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A cancerous tumor of the flesh / connective tissue.
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Chromosomes
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Bodies of color / genetic material.
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Crainiotomy
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Surgical incision into the cranium.
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Cytoplasm
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Formation of the cell.
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Distal
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Pertaining to the far / distant.
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Histology
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The study of tissue.
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Inguinial
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Pertaining to the groin.
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Karyotype
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Picture of chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell.
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Lateral
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Pertaining to the side.
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Medial
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Pertaining to the middle.
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Posterior
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Pertaining to the back or behind.
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Proximal
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Pertaining to the nearest.
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Thoracotomy
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Cutting into / incision into the lung.
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Visceral
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Pertaining to the internal organs.
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Epigastric
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Pertaining to above the stomach.
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Metabolism
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The process of chemical change in a cell.
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Otalgia
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Pain in the ear.
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Cystocele
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Hernia in the urinary bladder.
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Thoracentesis
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Surgical puncture into the lung in order to remove fluid.
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Laryngectomy
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Surgical removal of the larynx.
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Anemia
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Pertaining to an abnormal condition of low red blood cells (RBC).
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Ischemia
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Pertaining to holding back blood from an area of the body.
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Pathogenesis
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A disease producing condition.
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Angiography
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Recording of the blood vessels.
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Morphology
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The study of shape or form.
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Hemolysis
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Destruction of blood.
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Chondromalacia
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Softening of the cartilage / connective tissue.
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Splenomegaly
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Enlargement of the spleen.
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Biopsy
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To view life.
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Autoimmune
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Pertaining to the immune response of an organism against any of its own tissues, cells, or cell components.
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Bifurcation
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Splitting into two sides.
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Congenital anomoly
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Irregularity found at birth
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Contralateral
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Against the side
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Diarrhea
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Complete discharge
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Dyspnea
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Difficult breathing
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Dysplasia
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Abnormal growth or development
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Endoscope
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An instrument for visual examination within the body.
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Exophthalmos
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Protruding eyeballs.
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Hypodermic injection
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Pertaining to an injection under the skin.
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Infracostal
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Pertaining to beneath the ribs
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Macroencephaly
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Enlargement of the brain
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Malaise
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A bad feeling or a feeling of discomfort.
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Pancytopenia
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Deficiency of all cell types (i.e., erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombytes).
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Percutaneous
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Through the skin.
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Polymorphonuclear
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Many shaped nucleus.
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Prodrome
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Symptoms before a severe illness.
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Psuedocyesis
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False pregnancy.
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Retroflexion
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Abnormal condition of an organ being flexed / bent backward.
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Syndactyly
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Webbed toes or fingers.
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Symbiosis
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Two organisms living together in close association, either for mutual benefit or not.
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Symphysis
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Bones that grow together.
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Transurethral
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Pertaining to across the urethra.
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Unilateral
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Pertaining to one side.
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Perianal
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Pertaining to around the anus.
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Appendictitis
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Inflammation of the appendix.
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Cheilitis
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Inflammation of the lip.
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Cholecystectomy
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Removal of the gallbladder.
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Choledochotomy
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Cutting into or incision into the common bile duct (CBD).
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Enterocolitis
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Inflammation of the small intestines and colon.
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Parenteral
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Pertaining to taken into the body in a manner other than through the digestive canal.
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Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the gums / gingiva.
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Hypoglossal
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Pertaining to below the tongue.
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Hepatomegaly
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Englarged liver.
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Choledochojejunstomy
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New opening between the common bile duct (CBD) and the jejunum.
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Submandibular
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Pertaining to below the lower jaw / mandible.
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Periodontist
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Specialist of the gums.
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Palatoplasty
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Surgical repair of the palat.
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Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas.
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Enterocolitis
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Inflammation of the small intestines and colon.
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Parenteral
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Pertaining to taken into the body in a manner other than through the digestive canal.
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Gingivitis
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Inflammation of the gums / gingiva.
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Hypoglossal
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Pertaining to below the tongue.
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Hepatomegaly
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Englarged liver.
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Choledochojejunstomy
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New opening between the common bile duct (CBD) and the jejunum.
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Submandibular
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Pertaining to below the lower jaw / mandible.
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Periodontist
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Specialist of the gums.
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Palatoplasty
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Surgical repair of the palat.
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Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas.
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Syndactyly
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Webbed toes or fingers.
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Symbiosis
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Two organisms living together in close association, either for mutual benefit or not.
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Symphysis
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Bones that grow together.
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Transurethral
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Pertaining to across the urethra.
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Unilateral
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Pertaining to one side.
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Perianal
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Pertaining to around the anus.
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Appendictitis
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Inflammation of the appendix.
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Cheilitis
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Inflammation of the lip.
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Cholecystectomy
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Removal of the gallbladder.
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Choledochotomy
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Cutting into or incision into the common bile duct (CBD).
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Proctologist
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Specialist of / one who studies the anus and rectum.
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Sialadentitis
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Inflammation of the salivary glands.
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Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth.
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Hyperbilirubinemia
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Pertaining to an abnormal condition of excessive bilirubin in the blood.
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Cholelithiasis
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Stones in the gallbladder / gallstones.
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Gluconeogenesis
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Liver cells in the process of forming new sugar from protiens and fats.
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Glycogenolysis
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The breakdown of glycogen into sugar.
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Steatorrhea
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Fat in the feces discharge.
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Choledocholithiasis
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The condition of stones in the common bile duct.
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Bronchiectasis
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Stretching, widening, dilation or dilalation of the bronchial tubes from an infection / obstruction.
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Hematemesis
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Vomiting of blood.
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Hemolysis
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Destruction of blood
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Dyspepesia
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Difficult digestion
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Dysphagia
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Difficult swalling
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Hemoptysis
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The spitting up of blood.
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Herniorraphy
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Suture to repair a hernia.
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Cholestasis
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The stoppage / interruption of bile flow from the liver to the duodenum.
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Biliary atresia
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Atresia of the major bile ducts resulting in cholestasis and jaundice.
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Colonoscopy
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The process of visual examination of the colon with a scope instrument.
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Gastroenteritis
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Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines.
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Caliceal
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Pertaining to the calyx.
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Paranephric
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Pertaining to above the kidney
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Nephrosclerosis
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Hardening of the kidney.
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Renal ischemia
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Failure of the kidney to excrete wastes and maintain filtration function.
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Trigonitis
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Inflammation of the bladder region.
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Urethroplasy
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Surgical repair of the urethra
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Perivescical
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Pertaining to surrounding the urinary bladder.
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Albuminuria
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Protien in the urine.
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Azotemia
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Pertaining to abnormal blood condition of nitrogen / waste
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Polydipsia
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Pertaining to much thirst.
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Ketonuria
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Pertaining to ketone bodies in the urine.
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Nocturia
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Pertaining to urination at night.
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Oliguria
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Pertaining to scanty urination.
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Pyuria
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Pertaining to pus in the urine.
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Enuresis
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Bed wetting.
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Diuresis
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Complete / excessive urination.
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Dysuria
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Difficult or painful urination.
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Anuria
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No urination.
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine.
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Glycouria
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Sugar in the urine.
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Polyuria
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Excessive amount of urination.
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Amniocentesis
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Surgical puncture of the amnion in order to remove fluid.
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Endocervicitis
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1. Inflammation within the lining of the cervix.
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Culdocentesis
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Surgical puncture in order to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac region.
Aspiration of fluid from the rectouterine space by puncture of the vaginal vault near the midline between the uterosacral ligaments. |
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Gynecomastia
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Abnormal enlargement of the breasts in a male.
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Galacterrhea
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Discharge of milk from the breast.
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Lactogenesis
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New formation of breast milk.
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Mammoplasty
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Surgical repair of the breast.
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Amenorrhea
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Without / absence of menstrual flow.
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Dysmennorrhea
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Painful menstrual flow.
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Oligiomenorrhea
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Scanty menstrual flow.
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Menorrhagia
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Heavy discharge of menstruation.
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Menometrorrhagia
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Excessive uterine bleeding during and between menstrual periods.
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Endometriosis
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Abnormal condition of endometrial tissue located outside the uterus.
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Myometrium
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Muscle tumor in the uterus.
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Obsterics
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Branch of medicine pertaining to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Bilateral oophorectomy
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Surgical removal of the ovaries on both sides.
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Perineorraphy
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Suture of the perineum.
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Salipingectomy
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Removal of the fallopian tube/s.
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Vulvovaginitis
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Inflammation of he vulva and vagina.
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Primigravida
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First pregnancy.
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Primiparous
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First child birth.
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Leukorrhea
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Flow of white vaginal discharge.
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Pyosalpinx
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Pus in the fallopian tubes.
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Endometritis
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Inflammation of the endometrium / uterine lining.
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Multipara
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A female who has had many child births.
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Multigravida
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A female who has had many pregnancies.
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Nulligravida
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A female who has had no pregnanices.
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Nullipara
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A female who has had no child births.
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Androgen
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Male hormone.
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Balanitis
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Inflammation of the glans penis.
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Cryogenic surgery
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Pertaining to a surgery by method of freezing tissue.
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Cryptochism
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Undescended testis
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Epididymtis
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Inflammation of the epididymus.
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Orchiectomy
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Surgical removal of the testical/testies.
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Anorchism
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Without / no testis.
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Orchitis
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Inflammation of the testis.
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Prostitis
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Inflammation of the prostate gland.
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Prostatectomy
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Surgical removal of the prostate gland.
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Spermolytic
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Destruction of sperm.
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Oligospermia
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Scanty sperm.
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Aspermia
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Without / no sperm.
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Teratoma
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Tumor that has many types of tissue.
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Vasectomy
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Surgical removal of a portion of each vas deferens.
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Azoospermia
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Without / no spermatazoa in the semen.
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Spermatogensis
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New formation of sperm.
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Cerebellar
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Pertaining to the cerebellum / brain.
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Cerebrospinal fluid
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Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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Subdural hematoma
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Pertaining to a blood clot below the dura matter.
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Epidural hematoma
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Pertaining to a blood clot above the dura matter.
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Encephalitis
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Inflammation of the brain.
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Anencephay
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The condition of having no brain.
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Meningiomyelocele
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Hernia of the muscle menengis (a nueral tube defect of the embryo).
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Poliomyelitis
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Inflammation of the grey matter and spinal cord.
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Polynueritis
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Inflammation of many nerves.
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Radiculopathy
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Disease of the spinal nerves.
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Analgesia
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Without / no sensitivity to pain.
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Neuralgia
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Nerve pain.
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Cephalalgia
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Pain in the head (headache).
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Causalgia
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A buring pain sensation.
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Hyperesthesia
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Increased sensitivity to pain.
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Parethesia
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Abnormal sensation (i.e., numbing, tingling or prickly feeling).
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Hyperkinesis
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Condition of increased movement.
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Narcolepsy
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Seizure of sleep.
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Hemiparesis
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Half paralysis or muscle weakness in right or left side of the body.
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Hemiplegia
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Paralysis on half of the body.
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Paralysis
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a loss or impairment of voluntary movement in a body part, caused by injury or disease of the nerves, brain, or spinal cord.
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Quadriplegia
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Paralysis of all four limbs of the body.
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Apraxia
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Without / no action.
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Syncopal
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Pertaining to fainting or loss of consciousness.
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Ataxia
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No muscular coordination.
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Angioplasty
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Surgical repair of the blood vessels.
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Arteriosclerosis
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Degenerative changes in the arteries, characterized by thickening of the vessel walls and accumulation of calcium with consequent loss of elasticity and lessened blood flow.
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Endarterectomy
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The surgical stripping of a fat-encrusted, thickened arterial lining so as to open or widen the artery for improved blood circulation.
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Atherosclerosis
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A common form of arteriosclerosis in which fatty substances form a deposit of plaque on the inner lining of arterial walls.
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