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1 of a group of words that share same spelling or pronunciation (or both) but have different meanings
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accept or except - to receive willingly
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accept
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She accepted the risks and benefits and agreed to proceed with the treatment.
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accept or except - take out or leave out; not including; other than
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except
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There were no complications, except for the excessive bleeding.
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adenocyst or adenosis - Adenomia in which there is cyst formation
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adenocyst
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The biopsy returned a diagnosis of adenocyst
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adenocyst or adenosis - Any disease of glands; abnormal development or formation of gland tissue
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adenosis
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The physical examination indicated that there was adenosis in the submandibular gland.
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effect or affect (v) To produce an effect or change on or to exert an influence over; (n) As in psychiatry reports the external expression of emotion
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affect
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The digitalis did affect his heart condition / On mini mental status exam, his affect was flat.
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effect or affect - (v) To cause to come into being, to bring about, accomplish, execute; (n) Result, outcome, intent, fulfillment, influence, consequence
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effect
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A complete cure could be effected if the patient would quit drinking and smoking. The surgeon's skill was adequate to effect a resolution of the patient's problem. / There were no side effects to the medication / The doctor worked long hours to the effect that he might be of more value to his patients.
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affective or effective - Relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or emotions
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affective
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The patient's affective disorder made him difficult to work with.
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affective or effective - Capable of bringing about an effect; everting positive influence; productive of results, etc.
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effective
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Antibiotics are effective against many bacterial strains. / The psychotic nurse's resignation was effective immediately
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efferent or afferent - Centripetal, conveying TOWARD a center
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afferent
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There was an afferent loop noted in the colon.
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efferent or afferent - Centrifugal, conveying AWAY from a center
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efferent
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The efferent nerve was followed.
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allusion, elusion, illusion, or delusion - To refer indirectly or by suggestion
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allusion
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He made an allusion to an earlier incident
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allusion, elusion, illusion, or delusion - Escaping the notice of, an avoidance of, the eluding of something
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elusion
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The child was a master of elusion whenever his mother was trying to find him.
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allusion, elusion, illusion, or delusion - A misleading sensory image, such as a mirage; a false interpretation of a real sensory image
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illusion
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There was no lake in the desert; it was an illusion.
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allusion, elusion, illusion, or delusion - A false belief that is firmly maintained in spite of proof or evidence to the contrary, as when a patient believes he is Napoleon or Jesus
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delusion
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In spite of years of treatment, his delusions of grandeur were out of control.
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alluding or eluting - Referring to in a casual or direct way
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alluding
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This kind of health insurance is referred to as comprehensive or major medical, alluding to the broad protection offered.
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alluding or eluting - Removing absorbed material by use of a solvent
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eluting
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A drug-eluting stent may be used if a vessel is amenable to stent placement.
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aide/aid - A person who acts as an assistant, as an aide de camp, nurse's aide, or a teacher's aide. (Note that the term refers to a person.)
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aide
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In Alaskan Eskimo villages, most routine healthcare is provided by village health aides.
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aide/aid - Assistance; an assisting device, as a hearing aid, orthotic aid, or aid in transfers. (Note that the term refers to an object.)
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aid
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The orthopedic surgeon prescribed a walker as an aid to ambulation
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access/axis - Capacity to enter or approach; to get at
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access
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She consented to allow access to her files.
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access/axis - A line about which a revolving body turns or about which a structure would turn if it did revolve; the second cervical vertebra.
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axis
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It was noted to move normally about the axis.
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anuresis/enuresis - Retention of urine in bladder
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anuresis
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A Foley catheter was placed secondary to his anuresis.
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anuresis/enuresis - The involuntary discharge of urine after the age at which urinary control should have been achieved. (Often used in reference to bedwetting.)
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enuresis
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The mother brought the child back for continued enuresis.
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acid/ascitis - Of or pertaining to an acid; acid-forming.
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acid
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The urine had an acidic quality to it.
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acid/ascitis - Pertaining to or characterized by ascites: the effusion and accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity.
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ascitis
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The abdominal cavity was filled with ascitic fluid.
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arthrectomy/atherectomy - The excision of a joint
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arthrectomy
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He had arthrectomy of his metatarsophalangeal joint.
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arthrectomy/atherectomy - The excision of an atheromatous plaque (from an artery).
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atherectomy
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There was atherectomy performed of the affected artery.
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attain/obtain - To achieve.
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attain
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With all of Carol’s transcription experience, she was able to attain her goal of certification.
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attain/obtain - To gain possession of, or to acquire
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obtain
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She arrived at the office to obtain a copy of her medical records.
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atonic/ atopic/atoxic/atrophic/
ectopic - Lacking normal tone or strength |
atonic
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Lacking normal tone or strength.
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atonic/ atopic/atoxic/atrophic/
ectopic - Pertaining to atopy (a genetic predisposition toward the development of hypersensitivity reactions against common environmental antigens=allergies). |
atopic
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The rash was attributed to atopic causalgia.
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atonic/ atopic/atoxic/atrophic/
ectopic - Not poisonous; not due to a poison. |
atoxic
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The fluids in his stomach were found to be atoxic.
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atonic/ atopic/atoxic/atrophic/
ectopic - Pertaining to or characterized by atrophy (wasting away; a diminution in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or part). |
atrophic
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His muscles were atrophic secondary to his extended hospitalization.
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atonic/ atopic/atoxic/atrophic/
ectopic - Pertaining to or characterized by displacement or malposition; located away from normal position; arising from abnormal site or tissue. |
ectopic
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She was noted on ultrasound to have a positive ectopic pregnancy.
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avulsion/evulsion - The forcible tearing away of a body part by trauma or surgery.
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avulsion
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The patient was in a work accident and experienced avulsion of the right index finger.
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avulsion/evulsion - The act of extracting forcibly
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evulsion
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Tooth fracture, luxation, evulsion, and socket injury are the main types of dentoalveolar trauma.
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aural/oral - Pertaining to or perceived by the ear
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aural
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He experienced severe pain when aural stimulus was applied.
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aural/oral - Pertaining to the mouth; taken through or applied in the mouth.
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oral
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There were no oral lesions.
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bolus/bullous - A rounded mass of food or medicinal preparation ready to swallow, or such a mass passing through the gastrointestinal tract; a mass of pharmaceutical preparation given intravenously for diagnostic purposes.
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bolus
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She was given a bolus of Pitocin immediately following delivery.
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bolus/bullous - Pertaining to or characterized by bullae (a large vesicle, more than 5 mm in circumference, containing serous or seropurulent fluid—also called a bleb or a blister).
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bullous
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There was bullous disease in the lungs.
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brachial/branchial/bronchial - Pertaining to the arm.
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brachial
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There was brachial swelling noted.
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brachial/branchial/bronchial - Pertaining to or resembling the gills of a fish and having reference to structures in the lateral neck.
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branchial
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She has a branchial cleft cyst
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brachial/branchial/bronchial - Pertaining to one or more bronchi (a subdivision of any of the larger air passages of the lungs).
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bronchial
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There was bronchial wall thickening.
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bulbus/bulbous - A rounded mass or enlargement (noun)
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bulbus
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The aortic bulbus was normal.
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bulbus/bulbous - Having the form or nature of a bulb; bearing or arising from a bulb (adjective)
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bulbous
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There was swelling on the bulbous urethra
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callus/callous - Localized hyperplasia of the horny layer of the epidermis due to pressure or friction (noun).
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callus
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The fracture showed callus formation
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callus/callous - Hard, like callus (adjective).
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callous
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There was a callous lesion on the surface of the foot.
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canalization V cannulization - The formation of canals, natural or pathologic; the surgical establishment of canals for drainage.
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canalization
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He underwent cannulization in preparation for the operative procedure.
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canalization V cannulization - The insertion of a cannula (a tube). (The preferred word is cannulation, but cannulization is used and acceptable.)
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cannulization
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There was canalization noted throughout the abdominal cavity.
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cannulation also acceptable as...
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cannulization
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carotid V parotid - Relating to the principal artery of the neck.
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carotid
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The neck was supple, and no carotid bruits were detected
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claustrum V colostrum - The thin layer of grey matter lateral to the external capsule of the lentiform nucleus, separating the nucleus from the white substance of the insula
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claustrum
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The claustrum was intact.
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colostrum V claustrum - The thin, yellow, milky fluid secreted by the mammary gland shortly before and a few days after delivery of an infant.
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colostrum
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The baby was receiving colostrum upon breastfeeding
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coaptation V coarctation - Approximation, as in the edges of a wound or fracture.
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coaptation
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Coaptation of the wound edges was carried out.
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coaptation V coarctation - A condition of stricture or contraction
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coarctation
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Coarctation of the aorta was noted.
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coarse V course - Not fine; rough/harsh
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There were coarse crackles noted throughout the lung bases
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coarse V course - Direction of progress; sequence of events; a series of instruction periods; the ground or path over which something moves.
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course
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Her postoperative course was without complications.
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carotid V parotid - wdiff - Situated or occurring near the ear, most commonly as in the parotid gland.
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parotid
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The parotid gland was normal.
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complement V compliment - A quantity needed to make a thing complete; to be complementary to (supplying a defect, making complete, accessory)
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complement
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He was given Ensure to complement his diet.
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complement V compliment - An expression of courtesy; a flattering remark OR to pay a compliment.
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compliment
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I complimented him on his choice of words.
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conscience V conscious - Consciousness of the moral right and wrong of one's actions
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conscience
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He had an extremely guilty conscience.
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conscience V conscious - Aware; mentally awake or alert.
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He was not conscious when he was found.
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cor V Cor V NO COR - - The muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood (the heart).
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cor
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He was given a diagnosis of cor pulmonale
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cor V Cor V NO COR -Regular rate and rhythm with no murmurs
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cor V Cor V NO COR - If a patient requests that no heroic measures, such as tubes, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, respirators, etc. be used to prolong his life, he is placed on what is called
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NO COR status
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cor V core V corps - The muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood (the heart).
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cor
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He was given a diagnosis of cor pulmonale
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cor V core V corps - The central part of anything.
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core
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A core of tissue was obtained.
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cor V core V corps - An organized subdivision of a country's military forces
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corps
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He is on active duty with the Marine Corps.
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coracoid V choroid - The thin, pigmented, vascular coat of the eye, furnishing blood to the retina and conducting arteries and nerves to the anterior structures
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choroid
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The choroid plexus is intact.
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coracoid V choroid - Like a raven's beak (the coracoid process of the scapula).
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coracoid
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There was a small spur noted off the coracoid process.
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cytology V sitology - The sum of knowledge regarding food, diet, and nutrition.
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sitology
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The patient's recent sitology is uncertain, as the patient is a poor historian
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cytology V sitology - The study of cells (their origin, structure, function, and pathology).
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cytology
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Her cytology exam came back negative.
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enervation V innervation - Lack of nervous energy; removal of a nerve or a section of a nerve
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enervation
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Subsequently he underwent enervation.
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enervation V innervation - The distribution or supply of nerves to a part; the supply of nervous energy or of nerve stimulus sent to a part.
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innervation
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The innervation to the hand was within normal limits.
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enterocleisis V enterocylsis - Closure of a wound in the intestine; occlusion of the lumen of the intestine.
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enterocleisis
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Following thorough inspection, he underwent enterocleisis of the small intestine.
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enterocleisis V enterocylsis - The injection of a nutrient or medicinal liquid into the bowel; the introduction of barium directly into the small bowel through a nasogastric tube.
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enterocylsis
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Following insertion of an NG tube, enteroclysis was undertaken
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exacerbation V exasperation - Increase in the severity of a disease or any of its symptoms.
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exacerbation
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He had exacerbation of appendicitis symptoms
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exacerbation V exasperation -Being vexed or irritated.
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exasperation
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She experienced exasperation with the hospital staff.
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facial V fascial - Of or pertaining to the face.
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On HEENT examination there was severe facial swelling.
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facial V fascial - Pertaining to or of the nature of a fascia (a sheet or band of fibrous tissue such as lies deep to the skin or forms an investment for muscles and various other organs of the body).
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fascial
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The cellulitis extended into the fascial layer.
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facies V feces - A term used in anatomical designation of a) the anterior or ventral aspect of the head, forehead to chin inclusive and b) a specific surface of a body structure, part, or organ; the expression or appearance of the face
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facies
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The facies demonstrated fetal alcohol syndrome features.
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facies V feces - The excrement discharged from the intestines (poop).
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feces
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Feces is scattered throughout the colon.
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fecal V cecal V thecal - Pertaining to or of the nature of feces
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fecal
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The patient had a large amount of fecal material scattered throughout the colon.
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fecal V cecal V thecal - Pertaining to the cecum (any blind pouch or cul-de-sac, usually the first part of the large intestine).
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He underwent ileocecal pouch anastomosis
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fecal V cecal V thecal - Pertaining to the theca (an enclosing case or sheath—usually referring to the sac of the spine).
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The mass extended up to the thecal sac.
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flexor V flexure - Any muscle that flexes a joint
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flexor
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On arthroscopy the flexor tendon was intact.
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flexor V flexure - A bending; a bent portion of a structure or organ.
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flexure
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A bending; a bent portion of a structure or organ
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fungal V fundal - Pertaining to or caused by fungus.
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fungal
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He had a fungal infection
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fungal V fundal - Pertaining to a fundus (the bottom or base of anything, usually the base of an organ.
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fundal
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The mass was located fundal to the liver.
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homogenous V homogeneous - Having a similarity of structure because of descent from a common ancestor.
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homogenous
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The population of Finland is quite homogenous, while the population of the U.S. is not.
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homogenous V homogeneous - Consisting of or composed of similar elements or ingredients; of a uniform quality throughout.
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homogeneous
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There was homogeneous echotexture throughout the kidney
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hyalin V hyaline - A translucent albuminoid substance, one of
the products of amyloid degeneration; a substance composing the walls of hydatid cysts |
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The baby was diagnosed with hyaline membrane disease.
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hyalin V hyaline - Glassy and transparent, or nearly so
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hyalin
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The cyst wall was composed of hyalin material.
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ileum V ilium - The distal portion of the small intestine,
extending from the jejunum to the cecum. |
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An ileojejunostomy was performed.
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ileum V ilium - The expansive superior portion of the hip bone
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ilium
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The ilium showed healing, as evidenced by callus formation
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introduction V induction - Leading or bringing in, especially for the first time; to put in
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introduction
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Introduction of the Cordis catheter was via the left subclavian approach.
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introduction V induction - The act or process of inducing or causing to occur—especially the production of anesthesia or unconsciousness by use of the appropriate agents; the appearance of an electric current because of the presence of another electric current.
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induction
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The patient underwent Pitocin induction of labor
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instill V install - cause to enter drop by drop; to impart gradually.
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Following instillation of a morphine drip, he was taken off of p.o. medications
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instill V install - To establish in an indicated place, condition, or status; to set up for use or service.
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install
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We installed a video camera in the observation room.
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intraocular V intralocular - Within the eye.
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intraocular
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The patient underwent intraocular lens implantation
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intraocular V intralocular - Within the loculi (small space or cavity) of a structure
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intralocular
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He had intralocular calcifications within the lungs
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malleus V malleolus - The largest of the auditory ossicles, and the one attached to the membrana tympani
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malleus
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The cochlea and malleus were entirely normal
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malleus V malleolus - A rounded process, usually the protuberance on either side of the ankle joint.
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malleolus
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The medial malleolus was intact.
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median sternotomy V mediastinotomy - The operation of cutting through the midline of the sternum.
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median sternotomy
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He underwent median sternotomy to begin his heart surgery.
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median sternotomy V mediastinotomy - The operation of cutting into the mediastinum (the mass of tissues and organs separating the two pleural sacs).
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mediastinotomy
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X-ray showed evidence of recent mediastinotomy.
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omental V mental - Pertaining to the omentum (a fold of peritoneum extending from the stomach to adjacent organs in the abdominal cavity).
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omental
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There was omental obscuration on the abdominal film secondary to poor technique.
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omental V mental - Pertaining to the mind or chin
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mental
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Mental status is slightly delusional.
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metaphysis V metastasis - The wider part of the extremity of the shaft of a long bone, adjacent to the epiphyseal disk.
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metaphysis
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There was evidence of widening of the metaphysis of the humerus.
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metaphysis V metastasis - The transfer of disease from one organ or part to another not directly connected with it. (Usually referring to malignancy.)
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metastasis
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On bone scan there was evidence of metastasis to the lower spine
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mucus V mucous - The free slime of the mucous membranes, composed of secretion of the glands, etc.
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mucus
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On sinus examination there was a great deal of mucus.
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mucus V mucous - Pertaining to or resembling mucus; adjectival form of mucus.
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mucous (adj)
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The mucous membranes are normal.
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osteal V ostial - Bony, osseous
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osteal
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He had congenital osteal deformities.
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osteal V ostial - Pertaining to an ostium (a door or opening; used to designate an opening into a tubular organ or between two distinct cavities).
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ostial
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There was ostial thickening noted
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parental versus parenteral - Pertaining to one that begets offspring.
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parental
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Following informed parental consent, the ORIF was performed on the child.
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parental versus parenteral - Not through the alimentary canal, but rather by injection through some other route, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, etc.
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parenteral
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The patient was begun on total parenteral nutrition
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peroneal V perineal - Pertaining to the fibula or to the outer side of the leg.
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peroneal
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The patient experienced marked perineal irritation during intercourse.
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peroneal V perineal - Pertaining to the perineum (the region between the thighs, bounded in the male by the scrotum and anus and in the female by the vulva and anus).
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perineal
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The peroneal ligament was found to be slightly torn
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peritoneum V perineum - The serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls.
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peritoneum
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On exploration of the abdomen, the peritoneum was noted to be intact.
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peritoneum V perineum - The region between the thighs, bounded in the male by the scrotum and anus and in the female by the vulva and anus
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perineum
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On digital examination the perineum was found to be normal.
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plane V plain - A surface such that a straight line connecting any two of its points lies wholly in the surface.
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plane
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Films were taken in the sagittal plane.
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plane V plain - Free of extraneous matter; simple, uncomplicated; lacking beauty.
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plain
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On plain film examination of the abdomen there was a mass noted behind the liver.
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proceed(ed) V precede(d) - To go on in an orderly way; continue
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proceed(ed)
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Preceding the instillation of general anesthesia, the patient's vital signs were recorded.
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proceed(ed) V precede(d) - To be, go, or come ahead or in front of.
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precede(d)
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We proceeded to carry the incision down through the subcutaneous layer.
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parental versus parenteral - Pertaining to one that begets
offspring. |
parental
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Following informed parental consent, the ORIF was performed on the child.
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parental versus parenteral - Not through the alimentary canal, but rather by injection through some other route, such as subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, etc.
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parenteral
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The patient was begun on total parenteral nutrition
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peroneal V perineal - Pertaining to the fibula or to the outer side of the leg.
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peroneal
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The peroneal ligament was found to be slightly torn
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peroneal V perineal - Pertaining to the perineum
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perineal
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The patient experienced marked perineal irritation during intercourse.
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peritoneum V perineum - The serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic walls.
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peritoneum
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On exploration of the abdomen, the peritoneum was noted to be intact.
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peritoneum V perineum - The region between the thighs, bounded in the male by the scrotum and anus and in the female by the vulva and anus
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perineum
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On digital examination the perineum was found to be normal.
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plane V plain - A surface such that a straight line connecting any two of its points lies wholly in the surface.
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plane
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Films were taken in the sagittal plane.
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plane V plain - Free of extraneous matter; simple, uncomplicated; lacking beauty.
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plain
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On plain film examination of the abdomen there was a mass noted behind the liver.
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precede(d) versus proceed(ed) - To be, go, or come ahead or in front of.
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precede(d)
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Preceding the instillation of general anesthesia, the patient's vital signs were recorded.
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precede(d) versus proceed(ed) - To go on in an orderly way; continue
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proceed(ed)
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We proceeded to carry the incision down through the subcutaneous layer.
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perfusion V profusion V protrusion - The act of pouring over or through, especially the passage of fluid through the vessels of a specific organ
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perfusion
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There was normal perfusion of the lungs.
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perfusion V profusion V protrusion - Abundance, pouring forth with great liberality.
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profusion
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There was a profusion of mucous discharge from her nose.
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perfusion V profusion V protrusion - The state of being thrust forward.
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protrusion
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The state of being thrust forward
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prostrate V prostate - Extended in a horizontal position
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prostrate
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The patient was prostrate upon the ground when the ambulance arrived.
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prostrate V prostate - A gland in the male that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the ureth
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prostate
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Genitourinary exam revealed a normal sized prostate.
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prosthetic V prostatic - Referring to an artificial limb or other artificial structure in the body
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prosthetic
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He had a prosthetic heart valve
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prosthetic V prostatic - Related to the prostate
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prostatic
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His benign prostatic hypertrophy exhibited the usual symptoms.
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reflux V reflex - A backward or return flow
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reflux
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The patient presented for symptoms of reflux esophagitis
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reflux V reflex - A reflected action or movement; the sum total of any particular involuntary activity.
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reflex
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Deep tendon reflexes were 2+ and normal.
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regimen V regiment - A strictly regulated scheme of diet, exercise, or other activity designed to achieve certain ends.
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regimen
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His regimen consisted of Zantac and Diabinese.
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regimen V regiment - A military unit.
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regiment
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His regiment was stationed in Saigon.
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residence V residents V resonance - The place where one lives.
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residence
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His place of residence is 1200 E. University Ave, Nowhere, Maine.
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residence V residents V resonance - Those who live in a place; physicians serving in residency
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residents
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The examination was performed by the residents on call.
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residence V residents V resonance - The prolongation and intensification of sound produced by the transmission of its vibrations to a cavity; a vocal sound as heard in auscultation.
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resonance
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The lungs were normal on resonance exam.
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root V route - The lowermost part, or a structure by which
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root
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The aortic root was identified and appeared normal.
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root V route - Channel; a line of travel
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route
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The catheter was passed through the internal jugular route.
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Scarpa’s V scarpus - (Scarpa’s fascia) is the deep membranous layer of subcutaneous abdominal fascia.
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Scarpa's fascia
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An incision was made lateral to Scarpa’s fascia.
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Scarpa’s V scarpus - This is not a real word; however, new transcriptionists will often type it anyway.
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scarpus
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This is not a real word; however, new transcriptionists will often type it anyway. Make sure you know that the correct word is Scarpa's
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silicon V silicone - A nonmetallic element occurring in nature.
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silicon
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There was a heavy concentration of silicon in the dirt.
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silicon V silicone - Any organic compound in which all or part of the carbon has been replaced by silicon.
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silicone
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The patient has had a previous silicone breast implant
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site V sight - A place, position, or locus
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site
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There was cellulitis at the site of the patient's previous incision.
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track V tracked V tract - Path, route; the path along which something moves, or the mark left by its movement.
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track
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The patient is on the right track for a full recovery.
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track V tracked V tract - Past tense of track
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tracked
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We tracked the progress of the disease.
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track V tracked V tract - A region, usually one of some length; specifically a collection of nerve fibers or a number of organs, arranged in a series, serving a common function.
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tract
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There was no thickening of the fistulous tract.
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site V sight - The process, function, or power of seeing.
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sight
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The patient has very poor sight in his left eye.
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uncal V ungual V lingual - Pertaining to the uncus (any
hook-shaped structure; the medially curved anterior end of the parahippocampal gyrus) |
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There is narrowing of the uncovertebral joint.
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uncal V ungual V lingual - Pertaining to the nails (fingernails and toenails).
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ungual
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There was subungual swelling noted on musculoskeletal examination.
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uncal V ungual V lingual - Pertaining to or towards the tongue.
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lingual
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The patient was instructed to take sublingual nitroglycerin p.r.n.
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vertex V vortex - Summit or top; the top or crown of the head.
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vertex
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Obstetrical ultrasound showed the fetus to be in vertex presentation.
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vertex V vortex - A whorled arrangement, design, or pattern, as of muscle fibers, or of the ridges or hairs on the skin.
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vortex
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The patient had a vortex pattern on the ends of his fingers
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viscus V viscous - (Plural is viscera.) A large internal organ of the body. Especially one located in the great cavity of the trunk. (noun)
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viscus
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The heart is a viscus, as is the liver, spleen, or gallbladder.
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viscus V viscous - Descriptive word for a liquid that is thick and slow-flowing.
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viscous
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Viscous lidocaine was given for anesthesia.
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waste V waist - Gradual loss, decay, or diminution of bulk; damaged, defective, or superfluous material; refuse.
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waste
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There was wasting away of his muscle tissue
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waste V waist - The portion of the body between the thorax and the hips; a part resembling the human waist, especially in narrowness or central position
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waist
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The waist of the scaphoid was intact.
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Zantac V Xanax - A drug used in the treatment of ulcers.
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Zantac
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The patient was put on Zantac and Milk of Magnesia.
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Zantac V Xanax - Drug used as a muscle relaxant and for anxiety disorders
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Xanax
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A drug used as a muscle relaxant and for anxiety disorders.
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