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abrasion
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process of scraping away from a surface.
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ab- rash -ion
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anesthetize
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to induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic
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an- esthet -ize
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arousal
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pertaining to a state of alertness or consciousness
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arous -al
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asymmetrical
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unequal in size or shape.
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a- symmetric -al
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asystole
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literally means without contraction of the heart
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a- systole
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comatose
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literally means pertaining to a state of deep sleep
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comat -ose
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epithemlium
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structure that covers the internal and external organs of the body
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epi- thel/i -um
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exogenous
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pertaining to originating outside the body or an organ of the body or produced from external causes.
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ex(o)- gen -ous
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grandiose
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pertaining to a feeling of greatness.
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grand/i -ose
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hypertrophy
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literally means excessive nourishment
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hyper- -trophy
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infection
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process whereby a pathogenic microorganism invades the body
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infect -ion
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irregular
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pertaining to not being regular
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ir- regul -ar
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nasolabial
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pertaining to nose and lip
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nas/o labi -al
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palpate
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to use the hands or fingers to examine by touch.
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palp -ate
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steroid
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literally means resembling a solid substance
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ster -iod
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trauma
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physical injury or wound caused by external force
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turgor
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generally refers to expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid.
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turg -or
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