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34 Cards in this Set
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a-
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no, not, without
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ana-
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upward,excessive, again
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-dote
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what is given
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dys-
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bad, difficult; painful
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-genic
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produced by or in
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-sol
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solution
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-in
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in, into,not
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mal-
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bad
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par-
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other than
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para-
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near; abnormal
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acute
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Having a short or relatively severe course.
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anesthetic
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An agent theat eliminates the sensation of pain.
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antiseptic
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Substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms.
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auscultation
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Method of listening to body sounds usually with a stethoscope.
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bruit
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A sound or murmur heard in auscultation.
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chief complaint
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The main problem that has brought the patient to see the doctor.
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chronic
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Persisting over a long period of time.
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diagnosis
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Determination of the couse of a disease.
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excision
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Surgical removal or resection
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fenestrated
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pierced with one or more openings.
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germicide
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An agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms.
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incision
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A cut.
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inspection
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Visual examination of the external body.
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manupulation
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Any treatment or procedure involving the use of hands.
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mensuration
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The process of measuring.
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microorganism
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Microscopic living body.
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objective findings
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Symptoms that can be seen by another person.
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palpation
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Examination by touching or feeling.
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pathogen
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Any microorganism or substance capable of producing disease.
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sign
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The term for the changes that can be observes and/or measured,such as redness,swelling, or weight gain.
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smell
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Method used during examination;i.e. foul odors,etc.
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sterilization
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Process that eliminates microorganisms and their spores.
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subjective findings
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Symptoms a patient feels that cannot be seen.
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triage
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Screening the symptoms of a patient and assessing their needs.
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