Chapter 1 The Introduction To Medical Terminology

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Diarrhea

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The abnormally frequent flow of loose or watery stools

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dermatologist

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A general term used to denote skin lesions a eruption of any type that are not associated

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edema

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Swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells,tissues,or cavities of the body.

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colostomy

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the surgical creation of artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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pyrosis

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the burning sensation caused by the return of acidic stomach contents into the esophagus

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

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-itis

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inflammation

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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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-graphy

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process of producing a picture or record

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pathology

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the study of all aspects of disease

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phalanges

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the bones of the fingers and toes

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pyoderma

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any acute,inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection such as impetigo

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palpitation

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a pounding or racing heart with or without irregularity in rhythm

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-gram

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picture or record

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-centesis

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surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnosis purposes or to remove excess fluid

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arteriosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

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fistula

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an abnormal passage between two internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

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gastralgia

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pain in the stomach

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gastrosis

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any disease of the stomach

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the mucus membrane lining the stomach and intestines,

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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach lining

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mycosis

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any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

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malaise

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a feeling of general discomfort after the first indication of an infection or disease

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lesion

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a pathologic change of tissues due to disease or injury

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laceration

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a torn or jagged wound or an accident cut

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hypertension

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the elevation of arterial blood pressure to a level that is likely to cause damage to the cardiovascular system

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hypotension

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lower than normal arterial blood pressure

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hemorrhage

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the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

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hepatomegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the liver

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arthralgia

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pain in one or more joints

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acute

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condition has a rapid onset, a severe course,and a relatively short duration

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diagnosis

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is the identification of a disease

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acronym

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word forward from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term

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infection

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invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism

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inflammation

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a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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myelopathy

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a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture.

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myorrhaphy

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surgical suturing of a muscle

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palpation

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an examination technique in which the examiner's hands are used to feel the texture,size,consistency,and location of certain body parts

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angiography

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a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium

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-ostomy

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the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface

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-rrhaphy

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surgical suturing

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-stenosis

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abnormal narrowing

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-malacia

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abnormal softening

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-cyte

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cell

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-algia

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pain,painful condition

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-dynia

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pain

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dys-

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bad,difficult,or painful

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-ectomy

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surgical removal,cutting out

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-scopy

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visual examination

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hyper-

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excessive,increased

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hypo-

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deficient, decreased

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-osis

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abnormal condition,disease

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-nescrosis

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tissue death

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-otomy

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cutting,surgical incision

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-rrhage

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bleeding,abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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prognosis

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a prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder

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-ology

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study of

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cyanosis

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bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

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abdominocentesis

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the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

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fissure

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a groove or crack-like sore of the skin,also normal folds in the content of the brain