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57 Cards in this Set
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atrial fibrillation
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abnormality in the heart rhythm which involves irregular and often rapid beating of the heart
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atrial septal defect (asd)
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hole in the septum, the wall, between the atria, the upper chambers of the heart
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atrophy
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losing flesh, muscle, strength, etc. in a part of the body becuase it does not have enough blood
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aura
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sensory phenomenon that may occur before a migraine. visual ______s may include flashing lights, geometric patterns or distorted vision.
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autism
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spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and unusual and repetitive behavior
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automatism
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unsonscious movement that may resemble simple repetitive tics or may be a complex sequence of natural-looking movements
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azidothymidine, zidovudine (azt)
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medication prescribed (oral or injectable) prescribed for the treatment of infections with HIV. Antiviral drug is prescribed usually in combination with protease inhibitors and other drugs, to treat HIV infection in patients with AIDS
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ballism
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condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions
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bariatric surgery
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performed on the stomach and/or intestines to decrease the amount of food that can be consumed
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barium enema
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used to define normal and abnormal anatomy of the colon and rectum
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barium swallow
(underline: barium) |
test that involves filling the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines with a _____ solution in preperation for an x-ray, to define the anatomy of the upper digestive tract. also known as upper gastrointestinal series
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bell's palsy
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paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the face (the seventh cranial nerve, or facial nerve). often starts suddenly, cause may be a viral infection.
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bence jones test
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used mainly to diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma, a blood cancer
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benign (tumor)
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not dangerous and not likely to cause death
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bicornuate uterus
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commonly referred to as a "heart-shaped" uterus, is a type of uterine malformation where two "horns" form at the upper part of the uterus
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biopsy
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the removal and examination of a small portion of tissue from the body
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bipolar disorder
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also commonly called manic depression, is characterized by mood swings and repeated episodes of depression with at least one episode of mania
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(high) blood sugar
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elevated level of the sugar glucose in the blood
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boil
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skin abscess, a collection of pus lacalized deep in the skin
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Bone Marrow transplantation (BMT)
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procedure in which doctors replace bone marrow that is diseased (or damaged) with healthy bone marrow
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bone fissure
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a very small crack in the bone
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bone graft
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surgical procedure used to fix problems associated with bones or joints, benificial in fixing bones after trauma, problem joints, or growing bone around implanted devices, such as a total knee replacement
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bone spurs
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pointy outgrowths of bone that develop in areas of inflammation or injury
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booster shot
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additional dose of vaccine needed periodically to 'boost' the immune system
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botulism
(underline: botulinum) |
illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium clostridium ________. it is rare but serious paralytic illness. can be contracted by food, a wound or in infancy. all forms are considered medical emergencies and can be fatal
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bowen's disease
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early stage of skin cancer
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bradycardia
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slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute
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breech birth
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birth of a baby with the buttocks, rather than the head, emerging first
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the lining of the lungs
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bubo
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enlarged lymph node that is tender and painful
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bruit
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any gernerally abnormal sound or murmur heard on auscultation
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bruxism
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grinding and gnashing of the teeth
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bubonic plague
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infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and is transmitted to humans from infected rats by the oriental rat flea, commonly called the black death
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bulimia
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episodes of secretive excessive eating (binge-eating) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control
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bunion
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localized painful swelling at the base of the big toe
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bursitis
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condition in which a bursa becomes swollen and sore
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cancer
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growths of cells that form in the body and kill normal body cells
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candidiasis
(underline: candida) |
fungus infection caused by a species of _____, especially _______ albicans, that can involve various parts of the body, such as the skin and mucous membranes
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carbuncles
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various cancerous tumors that are derived from epithelial tissue of the skin, blood vessels, or other organs and that tend to metastasize(grow and spread) to other parts of the body
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carcinoma in situ
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cancer that has stayed in the place where it began and has not spread to neighboring tissues
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castration
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removal or destruction of the sex glands
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auscultation
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term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope
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cataracts
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eye disease that causes the eye's lens to become cloudy and opaque with decreased vision
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catatonic
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characterized by marked motor abnormalities including immobility, excessive motor activity, extreme negativism and mutism
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catheterization
(underline: catheter) |
insertion of a tiny tube (a _______) into a peripheral or central vein to deliver fluids or medications
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cauterization
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burn a wound, using a chemical or heat, in order to stop the loss of blood or to prevent infection
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cavitation
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formation of cavities in a body tissue or an organ, especially those cavities that form in the lung as a result of tuberculosis
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cavus foot
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condition in which the arches of one or both of the feet are much higher than usual
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celiac disease
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condition results from an immune (allergic) reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains and present in many foods
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central vestibular disorder
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balance disorder that can cause many unpleasant symptoms
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cephalgia
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medical term for headache
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cerebral infarct
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stroke
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cerebral palsy (cp)
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abnormality of motor functions and postural tone acquired at an early age (even before birth). disorder usually caused by brain damage occuring at or before birth and marked by muscular impairment. often accompanied by poor coordination, it sometimes involves speech and learning difficulties
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azidothymidine
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AZT
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stethoscope
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an acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of an animal or human body
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Bone Marrow transplantation
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BMT
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atrial septal defect
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ASD
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