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15 Cards in this Set
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Dementia |
Serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond normal aging. |
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Sciatica |
Pain caused by compression/irritation of the 5 spinal nerve roots |
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Glaucoma |
Group of eye diseases characterized by intraocular pressure, atrophy of optic nerve. |
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Conjunctivitis |
Acute inflammation of outermost layer of eye and inner surface of eye lid, due to infection/allergic reaction. |
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Vertigo |
Sensation of moving around in space, dizziness. |
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Dehiscence |
Bursting open of wound, esp. Surgical stomach wounds. |
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Mucus |
Secretion of lining of various membranes in body. |
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Paroxysmal |
Occurring repeatedly w/o warning. |
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Ophthalmology |
Science of eye and diseases. |
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Rhythm |
Measured time/mvmt., reg occurrence of function. |
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Tonsil |
Mass of lymphoid tissue in mucous membranes of the pharynx and base of tongue. |
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Pleurisy |
Inflammation of the lining that surrounds the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. |
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Epididymis |
Small oblong organ resting on/beside posterior surface of testis. |
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Ilium |
One of the bones of each half of the pelvis. |
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Ileum |
3rd/last part of small intestines. |
