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Gastrectomy
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gastric resection
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osteitis
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inflammation of a bone
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cystoscopy
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visual examination of the urinary bladder
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hepatoma
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tumor of the liver
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Not an endocrine gland
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mammary gland
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Iatrogenic
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pertaining to produced by treatment
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electroencephalogram
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record of electricity in the brain
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diagnosis
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is made on the basis of complete knowledge about a patient's condition
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Carcinoma
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malignant tumor of the prostate gland
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Biopsy
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microscopic examination of living tissue
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Cerebral
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pertaining to the largest part of the brain (cerebrum)
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Adenectomy
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removal of a gland
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anemia
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decrease in numbers of red blood cells or hemoglobin within red blood cells
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Pathologist
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one who treats diseases with chemicals
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Arthralgia
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pain in a joint
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Leukocytosis
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increase in numbers of malignant white blood cells
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Opthalmoscope
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intrument to view the eye
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thrombocyte
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a platelet; clotting cell
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psychosis
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abnormal condition of the mind
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rhinitis
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inflammation of the nose
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cytology
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study of cells
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transhepatic
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pertaining to through the liver
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nephrosis
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abnormal condition of the kidney
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ostectomy
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incision of a bone
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hyperglycemia
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high level of sugar in the blood
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electrocardiogram
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recording of the electrical activity of the heart
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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cephalic
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pertaining to the head
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erythrocyte
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red blood cell
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leukocyte
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white blood cell
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hematoma
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mass of blood under the skin
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neuralgia
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pain of nerves
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nephrectomy
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kidney removal
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osteotomy
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incision of a bone
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oncology
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study of tumors
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renal
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pertaining to the kidneys
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carcinogenic
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cancer causing substance
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subhepatic
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pertaining to below the liver
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pericardium
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double-walled sac containing the heart
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resection
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process of cutting back (removal)
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prognosis
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before knowledge (prediction about the outcome of treatment)
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hypodermic
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pertaining to under the skin
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epigastric
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upper central region of the abdomen
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gynecology
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study of women's diseases
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iatrogenic
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pertaining to produced by treatment
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hepatitis
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inflammation of the liver
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enteritis
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inflammation of the small intestine
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neurology
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study of nerves
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gastritis
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inflammtion of the stomach
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incision
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process to cut into a part of the body
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nephrology
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study of the kidney
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Catabolism
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the process by which food is burned to release energy
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Endoplasmic reticulum
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part of the cell where formation of protein occurs
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Metabolism
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the total of the chemical process in a cell
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Karyotype
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picture of chromosomes arranged in numerical order in the cell nucleus
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mitochondria
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sausage-shaped cellular structures in which catabolism takes place
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cell membrane
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allows materials to pass into and out of the cell
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Genes
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regions of DNA within a chromosome
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diaphragm
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muscular wall separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
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mediastinum
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space between the lungs containing the heart, trachea, aorta
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adipose tissue
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collection of fat cells
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pharynx
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throat
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sarcoma
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malignant tumor of flesh tissue
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craniotomy
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incision of the skull
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histologist
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studies tissues
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Epithelial cell
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ia a skin cell
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pleural cavity
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space between the membranes surrounding the lungs
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viscera
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internal organs
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cranial cavity
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cavity surrounding by the skull
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larynx
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voice box
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Coccyx
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the tailbone
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Supine
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lying on the back
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Hypochondriac region
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upper regions below the cartilage of the ribs that extend over the abdomen
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RUQ
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contains the liver
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Sagittal
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pertaining to a plane that divides the body into right and left portions
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a disk
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a pad of cartilage between each backbones
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nucleus
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control center of the cell, containing chromosomes
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anabolism
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the process of building up proteins in a cell
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ureter
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tube from the kidney to the urinary bladder
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pleura
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double-folded membrane surrounding abdominal viscera
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cartilage
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flexible connective tissue at joints
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urethra
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tube from the urinary bladder to teh outside of the body
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thoracic cavity
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cavity in the chest surrounded by ribs
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pelvic cavity
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cavity surrounded by the hip bone
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spinal cavity
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cavity surrounded by the backbones
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abdominal cavity
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cavity below the chest containing digestive organs
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cervical division
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region of the neck
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thoracic division
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region of the chest
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lumbar divistion
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region of the waist
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sacral division
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region of the sacrum
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coccygeal division
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region of the tailbone
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deep
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opposite of superficial
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superficial
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opposite of deep
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distal
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opposite of proximal
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proximal
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opposite of distal
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prone
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opposite of supine
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supine
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opposite of prone
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dorsal
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opposite of ventral
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ventral
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opposite of dorsal
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The left lung lies -- to the heart.
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lateral
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The -- end of the humerus is at the shoulder.
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proximal
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The liver lies -- to the intestines.
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superior
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The -- end of the thigh bone (femur) joins the kneecap
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distal
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The diaphragm lises -- to the organs in the thoracic cavity
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inferior
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Craniotomy
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cut that opens the cranium
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chondroma
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benign tumor made of cartilage
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umbilical
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central region near the navel
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posterior
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back surface of the body
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intervertebral
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situated between vertebrae
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pituitary gland
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endocrine gland at the base of the brain
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visceral
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pertaining to internal organs
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transverse
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horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior parts
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coronal
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vertical plane dividing the body into anterior and posterior plane
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superficial
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on the surface of the body
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supine
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lying on the back
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inferior
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below another structure
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lateral
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pertaining to the side
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medial
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pertaining to the middle
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prone
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lying on the belly
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superior
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above another structure
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proximal
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near the point of attachment to the trunk or near the beginning of a structure
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deep
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away from the surface of the body
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distal
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far from the point of attachment to the trunk or far from the beginning of a structure
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vertebra
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a backbone
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pleural
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membrane surrounding the lungs
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amniocentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac around the embryo
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tonsillitis
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inflammation of lymph tissue in the throat
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ischemia
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blood is held back from an area
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acromegaly
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enlargement of extremities after puberty due to pituitary gland problem
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otalgia
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pain in the ear
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chronic
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continuining over a long period
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arteriole
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small artery
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cystocele
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hernia of the urinary bladder
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osteogenic sarcoma
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cancerous tumor of bone marrow
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Myelogram
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x-ray record of the spinal cord
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neutrophil
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a granulocytic white blood cell that destroys cells by engulfing and digesting them; polymorphonuclear leukocyte
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eosinophil
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A leukocyte whose granules turn red with stain and whose numbers are elevated in allergic reactions
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laryngectomy
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removal (resection) of the voice box
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angioplasty
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surgical repair of a blood vessel
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lymphocyte
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a mononuclear leukocyte that destroys foreign cells by making antibodies
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Hypertrophy
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increase in cell size; increased development
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myelography
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record of the spinal cord
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angiography
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process of recording blood vessels
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myalgia
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pain of a muscle
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thoracentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest
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staphylococcus
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berry-shaped bacteria in clusters
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monocyte
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a mononuclear leukocyte that is a phagocyte
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acrophobia
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fear of heights (extremities)
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myoma
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flesh (malignant) tumor of muscle
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morphology
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study of the shape (of cells)
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blepharitis
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inflammation of an eyelid
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chordromalacia
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softening of cartilage
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myeloma
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tumor of bone marrow
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cardiomyopathy
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disease of heart muscle
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pulmonary
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pertaining to the lungs
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necrotic
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death of cells through injury
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inguinal
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pertaining to the groin
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intercostal
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pertaining to between the ribs
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contralateral
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pertaining to the opposite side
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exophthalmos; proptosis
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protrusion of an eyeball
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syndactyly
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a congenital anomaly webbed fingers or toes
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symbiosis
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parasitism is an example
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prodrome
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signs and symptoms before an illness
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ante cibum
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before meals
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antibodies
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protein substances made by leukocytes
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symphysis
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bones grow together, as in the pelvis
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ultrasonography
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sound waves and echoes are used to create an image
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metamorphosis
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condition of change in shape or form
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retroperitoneal
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behind the abdomen
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antigens
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produced by antibodies
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relapse
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return of disease symptoms
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abductor muscle
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carries a limb away from the body
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dyspnea
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difficult breathing
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parathyroid glands
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located on the dorsal side of an endocrine gland in the neck
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recombinnat DNA
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gene from one organism is inserted into another organism
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tachycardia
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rapid heartbeat
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epithelium
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surface cells that line internal organs and are found in the skin
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percutaneous
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through the skin
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antisepsis
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against infection
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apnea
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not breathing
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antepartum
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before birth
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anoxia
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without oxygen
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congenital anomaly
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irregularity at birth
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ectopia
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pregnancy that is out of place
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euphoria
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good feeling (well-being)
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endotracheal
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pertaining to within the windpipe
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infracostal
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pertaining to below the ribs
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hypoglycemia
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blood condition of less than normal sugar
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malaise
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vague feeling of bodily discomfort
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pancytopemia
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deficiency of all blood cells
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dialysis
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separation of wastes from the blood
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metastasis
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beyond control (spread of a cancerous tumor)
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transurethral
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medical procedure performed through urethra
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subcutaneous
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beneath the skin
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tachypnea
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rapid breathing
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unilateral
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affecting one side of body or organ
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pseudocyesis
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false pregnancy
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paralysis
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loss of movement in muscles
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remission
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symptoms lessen
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neoplasm
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new growth (tumor)
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celiac
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pertaining to the abdomen
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peristalsis
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muscular wave-like movement to transport food through the digestive system
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pulp
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part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels
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buccal
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pertaining to the cheek
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hyperbilirubinemia
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high blood levels of a pigment released by the liver with bile
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common bile duct
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carries bile into the duodenum
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amylase
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enzyme that digests starch
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crohn's disease
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chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract
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sphincter
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ring of muscles
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periodontist
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specialist in gums
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sialadenolithiasis
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stone in a salivary gland
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mesentery
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membrane that connects parts of small intestine
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colostomy
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new opening from the large bowel (colon) to the outside of the body
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steatorrhea
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discharge of fats in feces
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anorexia
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lack of appetite
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icterus
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another term for jaundice
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esophageal varices
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swollen, twisted veins
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diverticula
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abnormal side pockets in a hollow organ, such as the intestine
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intussusception
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telescoping of the intestine
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dysphagia
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difficulty swallowing
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oral leukoplakia
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white plaques on the mucosa of the mouth
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cheilosis
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abnormal condition of the lip
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perianal
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pertaining to surrounding the anus
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dentibuccal
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pertaining to the teeth and cheek
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colonoscopy
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visual examination of the colon
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choledochotomy
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incision of the common bile duct
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buccal mucosa
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mucous membrane lining of the cheek
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cecal
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pertaining to the first part of the large intestine
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appendicitis
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inflammation of the appendix
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facial
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pertaining to the face
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gingivitis
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inflammation of gums
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colonic
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pertaining to the large intestine
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entercolitis
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inflammation of the small and large intestines
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appendectomy
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removal of the appendix
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gastrostomy
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new opening of the stomach to the outside of the body
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esophageal
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pertaining to the tube leading from the throat to the stomach
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duodenal
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pertaining to the first part of the small intestine
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sublingual
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pertaining to under the tongue
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submandibular
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pertaining to under the lower jaw
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laparoscopy
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visual examination of the abdomen
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enteroenterostomy
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new opening between two previosly unconnected parts of the small intestine (an anastomosis)
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labial
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pertaining to the lip
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palatoplasty
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surgical repair of the roof of the mouth (palate)
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parenteral
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pertaining to apart from the intestine (such as IV delivery of nutrients and durgs)
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choledoctojejunostomy
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new opening between the common bile duct and the second part of the small intestine (an anastomosis)
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ileostomy
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new opening of the third part of the small intestine (iluem) to the outside of the body
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hepatomegaly
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enlargement of the liver
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ileomitis
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inflammation of the third part of the smalll intestine
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gastrojejunostomy
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new opening between of the stomach and second part of the small intestine (jejunum)
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pancreatitis
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inflammation of the pancreas
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orthodontist
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specialist in straightening teeth
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endodontist
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specialist in root canal therapy (within a tooth)
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peritonitis
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inflammation of the lining surrounding abdominal organs
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pharyngeal
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pertaining to the throat
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proctologist
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specialist in the anal and rectal region
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uvulectomy
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removal of the soft tissue hanging from the palate
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rectocele
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hernia of the rectum
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cholelithiasis
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abnormal condition of gallstones
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stomatitis
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inflammation of the mouth
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palatopharyngoplasty
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surgical repair of the roof of the mouth and the throat
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lithogenesis
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formation of a stone (calculus)
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biliary
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pertaining to bile
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pyloroplasty
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surgical repair of the sphincter between the stomach and intestine
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sialadenectomy
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removal of a salivary gland
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lipoma
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tumor of fat (benign)
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protease
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enzume that digests protein
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achlorhydria
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lack of hydrochloric aci
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sialolithiasis
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salivary (gland) stone
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gluconeogenesis
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production of new sugar
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lipase
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enzyme that digests fat
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choledocholithiasis
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condition of stones in the common bile duct
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post cibum
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pertaining to after meals
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caries
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decay
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melena
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feces containing dark tarry blood
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hemorrhoids
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swollen, twisted, varicose veins in the rectal region
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ileus
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failure of peristalsis
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volvulus
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twisting of the intestine upon itself
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eructation
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belching of raising gas from the stomach
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ascites
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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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achalasia
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failure of the muscles of the lower esophagus to relax
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nausea
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unpleasant snesation from the stomach with a tendency to vomit
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diverticula
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abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall
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ulcer
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open sore or lesion of skin tissue
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dysentery
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painful, inflamed intestines
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hemoptysis
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spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs
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jejunojejunostomy
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new opening between two parts of the jejunum
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lymphangiectasis
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dilation of a lymph vessel
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dyspepsia
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difficult digestion
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pyloric stenosis
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narrowing of the opening between the stomach and the intestine
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Stool guaiac
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a test that would tell the presence of melena (blood in feces)
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gastroscopy
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an ulcer would most likely be detected by this test
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esophageal atresia
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no opening of the esophagus to the stomach (congenital anomaly)
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splenorrhagia
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bursting forth of blood from the spleen
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Endoscopic retrograde
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test is not a liver function test
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transhepatic cholangiography
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test demonstrates choledocholithiasis
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cholecystojejunostomy
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new opening of the gallbladder and the second part of the small intestine (jejunum); anastomosis
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paracentesis
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
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gingivectomy
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removal of gum tissue; preiodontal procedure
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menorrhagia
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abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods
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colectomy
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excision of the large intestine
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choledochal
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pertaining to the common bile duct
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cholangitis
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inflammation of bile vessels
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celiac disease
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autoimmune condition in which villi in the small intestine are damaged
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cholecystectomy
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excision of the gallbladder; gall bladder resection
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dentalgia
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tooth pain
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cecal volvulus
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twisting of the first portion of the large intestine
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herniorrhaphy
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suture of a hernia
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gastroenteritis
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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
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labiodental
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pertaining to the lip and tooth (surface of the tooth facing the lip)
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glossectomy
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excision of the tongue
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proctosigmoidoscopy
|
visual examination of the rectum and the anus
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|
periodontal membrane
|
tissue surrounding a tooth
|
|
|
pancreatoduodenectomy
|
removal of the pancreas and first part of the small intestine (duodenum)
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|
splenic flexure
|
bending of the intestine in the area of the spleen
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|
|
cholecystdithiasis
|
abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder
|
|
|
oropharynx
|
region of the throat near the mouth
|
|
|
abdominal ultrasonography
|
sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce an image of abdominal viscera
|
|
|
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)
|
contrast medium is injected via catheter through the mouth to bile ducts and x-ray images are produced; not a liver test
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|
stool culture
|
test to detect microorganisms in feces
|
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|
computed tomography (CT) scan
|
series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially in cross-section)
|
|
|
lower GI series
|
barium enema
|
|
|
liver function tests
|
serum tests for enzymes and bilirubin
|
|
|
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
|
magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body
|
|
|
gastric bypass
|
bariatric surgery for weight loss
|
|
|
GI endoscopy
|
sigmoidoscopy and esophagoduodenoscopy are examples
|
|
|
nasogastric intubation
|
insertion of a tube through the nose and into the stomach
|
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|
upper GI series
|
barium swallow and small bowel follow-through are examples of this type of diagnostic procedure
|
|
|
trigone
|
portion of the urinary bladder
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|
glomerular
|
pertaining to small balls of capillaries in the kidney
|
|
|
meatal stenosis
|
narrowing of the urethral opening to the outside of the body
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electrolyte
|
sodium
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creatinine
|
nitrogenous waste
|
|
|
anuria
|
no urine production
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|
perivesical
|
surrounding the urinary bladder
|
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|
uremia
|
azotemia
|
|
|
KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) x-ray
|
x-ray of the urinary tract
|
|
|
oliguria
|
scanty urination
|
|
|
glycosuria
|
sugar in the urine; diabetes insipidus is not characterized by this
|
|
|
ureterocele
|
hernia of the tube connecting the kidney and urinary bladder
|
|
|
hemodialysis
|
artificial kidney machine
|
|
|
nephrolithotomy
|
incision to remove a stone from the kidney (renal calculus)
|
|
|
albuminuria
|
protein present in the urine
|
|
|
alkaline
|
basic
|
|
|
nephrotic syndrome
|
a group of symptoms marked by edema, proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia
|
|
|
acidosis
|
high levels of ketones in the blood can lead to this
|
|
|
wilms tumor
|
childhood renal carcinoma
|
|
|
urinary retention
|
urine is held within the bladder and not released
|
|
|
Blood urea nitrogen test (BUN)
|
test that measures the amount of urea in the blood
|
|
|
nephrosclerosis
|
hardening of blood vessels in the kidney
|
|
|
lithotripsy
|
shock waves crush urinary tract stones
|
|
|
cystostomy
|
new opening of the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
|
|
|
nephroptosis
|
prolapse (dropping) of a kidney
|
|
|
caliceal
|
pertaing to a calyx
|
|
|
caliectasis
|
widening, dilation of a calyx
|
|
|
glomerular capsule
|
enclosing and collecting structure surrounding each glomerulus
|
|
|
nephropathy
|
disease of a kidney
|
|
|
cystectomy
|
removal of the urinary bladder
|
|
|
paranephric
|
pertaining to near the kidney
|
|
|
cystitis
|
inflammation of the urinary bladder
|
|
|
hydronephrosis
|
abnormal condition of water (fluid) in the kidney
|
|
|
pyelolithotomy
|
incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis
|
|
|
trigonitis
|
inflammation of the trigone
|
|
|
ureteroplasty
|
surgical repair of a ureter
|
|
|
ureteroileostomy
|
new opening between the ureters and a segment of the ileum
|
|
|
urethritis
|
inflammation of the urethra
|
|
|
urethroplasty
|
surgical repair of the urethra
|
|
|
intracystic
|
pertaining to within the urinary bladder
|
|
|
azotemia
|
condition of excess nitrogen in the blood
|
|
|
renal colic
|
spasms of pain from stones in the kidney
|
|
|
ketosis (ketoacidosis)
|
condition of ketones in the blood and tissues
|
|
|
nocturia
|
frequent, excessive urination at night
|
|
|
polydipsia
|
condition of much thirst
|
|
|
vesicouretral reflux
|
returning (backing up) of fluid from the urinary bladder to the ureters
|
|
|
renal ischemia
|
holding back blood from the kidney
|
|
|
bacteriuria
|
microorganisms in the urine
|
|
|
ketonuria
|
ketones in the urine; high levels of acids and acetones accumulate in urine
|
|
|
urethral stricture
|
abnormal narrowing of the urethra
|
|
|
nephrolithiasis
|
abnormal condition of kidney stones
|
|
|
hyperkalemia
|
high potassium in the blood
|
|
|
hyponatremia
|
low sodium in the blood
|
|
|
dysuria
|
difficult, painful urination
|
|
|
polyuria
|
excessive urination
|
|
|
pyuria
|
pus in the urine; urine is turbid (cloudy) owing to presence of WBCs and pus; lead to renal abscess
|
|
|
hematuria
|
blood in the urine; color of the urine is smoky red owing to presence of blood
|
|
|
incontinence
|
inability to hold urine in bladder
|
|
|
diuresis
|
increased excretion of urine
|
|
|
enuresis
|
bedwetting
|
|
|
erythropoietin
|
hormone produced by the kidney to increase formation of red blood cells
|
|
|
antidiuretic hormone
|
hormone that promotes the kidney to reabsorb water
|
|
|
sediment
|
abnormal particles are present in urine--cells, bacteria, casts
|
|
|
pH
|
urine test that reflects the acidity or alkalinity of urine
|
|
|
bilirubinuria
|
dark pigment accumulates in urine as a result of liver disease
|
|
|
proteinuria
|
leaky glomeruli can produce this accumulation of albumin in urine
|
|
|
essential hypertension
|
high blood pressure that is idiopathic
|
|
|
hypernephroma
|
malignant tumor of the kidney
|
|
|
secondary hypertension
|
high blood pressure caused by kidney disease
|
|
|
catheter
|
tube for withdrawing or giving fluid
|
|
|
abscess
|
collection of pus
|
|
|
edema
|
swelling, fluid in tissues
|
|
|
diabetes insipidus
|
inadequate secretion of ADH
|
|
|
stricture
|
narrowed area in a tube
|
|
|
C&S
|
culture and sensitivity
|
|
|
BUN
|
blood urea nitrogen
|
|
|
UTI
|
urinary tract infection
|
|
|
MRI
|
magnetic resonance imaging
|
|
|
hemodialysis
|
method that is used to acheive the extracorpeal removal of waste
|
|
|
CAPD
|
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
|
|
|
renal biopsy
|
procedure to obtain small piece of kidney tissue to look at under a microscope
|
|
|
renal angiography
|
special x-ray of the blood vessels of the kidneys
|
|
|
ovum
|
female mature egg cell (gamete)
|
|
|
gestation
|
pregnancy
|
|
|
cul-de-sac
|
area between the uterus and the rectum
|
|
|
labia majora
|
part of the vulva
|
|
|
adnexia uteri
|
ovaries and fallopian tubes
|
|
|
corpus luteum
|
ovarian sac
|
|
|
hyaline membrane disease
|
respiratory disorderin the neonate
|
|
|
episotomy
|
incision of the perineum during childbirth
|
|
|
fimbriae
|
finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes
|
|
|
neonatology
|
the study and treatment of newborns
|
|
|
ovarian follicle
|
sac containing the egg
|
|
|
follicle-stimulating hormone
|
hormone produced by an endocrine gland located below the brain
|
|
|
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
|
removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
|
|
|
abruptio placentae
|
premature separation of placenta
|
|
|
a woman who has had 3 miscarriages and 2 live births
|
grav. 5 para 2
|
|
|
D&C
|
endometrial carcinoma may be detected by this
|
|
|
pelvic exenteration
|
removal of internal and reproductive organs in the region of the hip
|
|
|
cephalic version
|
physician's effort to turn the fetus during delivery
|
|
|
gynecomastia
|
abnormal development of breast tissue in males
|
|
|
metrorrhagia
|
excessive flow of blood from the uterus between menstrual periods
|
|
|
dystocia
|
painful labor and delivery
|
|
|
menarche
|
first mentrual period
|
|
|
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
|
vaginal discharge, pain in the LLQ and RLQ, dysmenorrhea, and a gonoccal infection
|
|
|
endometriosis
|
pieces of the inner lining of the uterus are ectopic
|
|
|
cervicitis
|
leukorrhea is associated with this condition
|
|
|
chorionic
|
pertaining to the outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding embryo
|
|
|
galactorrhea
|
abnormal, persistent discharge of milk from breast
|
|
|
lactation
|
normal production of milk from breast
|
|
|
endocervicitis
|
inflammation of the inner lining of cervix
|
|
|
episiotomy
|
incision of the perineum durig childbirth (vulva)
|
|
|
colposcopy
|
visual examination of the vagina
|
|
|
culdocentesis
|
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the area between the rectum and the vagina
|
|
|
amniotic fluid
|
liquid produced by the fetal membrane; surrounding the fetus throughout gestation
|
|
|
mammary
|
pertaining to the breast
|
|
|
hysterectomy
|
removal of uterus
|
|
|
mammoplasty
|
surgical repair of the breast
|
|
|
mastitis
|
inflammation of the breast
|
|
|
hysteroscopy
|
visual examination of the uterus
|
|
|
oligomenorrhea
|
scanty menstrual flow
|
|
|
dysmenorrhea
|
painful menstrual flow
|
|
|
amenorrhea
|
absence of menstrual flow
|
|
|
myometrium
|
muscle layer lining the uterus
|
|
|
neonatal
|
pertaining to a newborn
|
|
|
oocyte
|
immature egg cell
|
|
|
obstetrics
|
branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
|
|
|
oophorectomy
|
removal of an ovary
|
|
|
oogenesis
|
formation of egg cells
|
|
|
myomectomy
|
removal of a benign muscle tumor
|
|
|
menometrorrhagia
|
excessive uterine bleeding between and during menstrual periods
|
|
|
ovarian
|
pertaining to an ovary
|
|
|
oophoritis
|
inflammation of an ovary
|
|
|
salpingectomy
|
removal of a fallopian tube
|
|
|
perineorrhaphy
|
suture of the perineum
|
|
|
anovulatory
|
pertaining to no ovulation
|
|
|
vaginitis
|
inflammation of the vagina
|
|
|
vulvovaginitis
|
inflammation of the vulva and the vagina
|
|
|
leukorrhea
|
whitish discharge from the vagina
|
|
|
oxytocia
|
rapid labor and birth
|
|
|
menorrhea
|
mentrual discharge
|
|
|
primigravida
|
a woman during her first pregnancy
|
|
|
pyosalpinx
|
pus in a fallopian (uterine) tube
|
|
|
uterine prolapse
|
falling, sagging of the urterus
|
|
|
vaginal orifice
|
normal opening of the vagina to the outside of the body
|
|
|
primiparous
|
pertaininng to a woman who has given birth to at least one child
|
|
|
involution of the uterus
|
the uterus returns to its normal, nonpregnant size
|
|
|
endometritis
|
inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
|
|
|
dyspareunia
|
painful sexual intercourse
|
|
|
prenatal
|
partaining before birth
|
|
|
intrauterine
|
pertaining to within the uterus
|
|
|
multipara
|
a woman who has had many births
|
|
|
multigravida
|
a woman who has had many pregnancies
|
|
|
nulligravida
|
a woman who has had no pregnancie
|
|
|
nullipara
|
a woman who has never given birth to a child
|
|
|
retroversion
|
backward tilting of the uterus
|
|
|
choriocarcinoma
|
malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus
|
|
|
preeclampsia
|
a condition during pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria and edema
|
|
|
ovaries
|
female gonads
|
|
|
fibroids
|
benign tumors in the uterus
|
|
|
progesterone
|
hormone secreted by the ovaries to substain pregnancy
|
|
|
mammography
|
process of taking x-rays of the breast
|
|
|
abortion
|
premature termination of pregnancy before embryo or fetus is able to exist on its own
|
|
|
mammary papilla
|
a small nipple-shaped projection or elevation
|
|
|
menstruation
|
the monthly shedding of the uterine lining
|
|
|
genitalia
|
reproduction organs
|
|
|
uterus
|
womb
|
|
|
testis/testes/testicles
|
the male gonad
|
|
|
prostate
|
a gland below the bladder and surrounding the urethra
|
|
|
seminiferous tubules
|
tissue that produces sperm cells; parenchymal tissue in the testes
|
|
|
flagellum
|
hair-like tail region of the sperm
|
|
|
vas deferens
|
tube that leads from the epididymis to the urethra
|
|
|
prepuce
|
foreskin
|
|
|
bilateral orchiectomy
|
male castration would result from this operation
|
|
|
balanitis
|
inflammation of the glans penis
|
|
|
syphilis
|
a chancre is the primary lesion in this condition; STD
|
|
|
androgen
|
male hormone; testosterone is an example
|
|
|
testosterone
|
hormone produced by the testis
|
|
|
cryptorchidism
|
undescended testicles
|
|
|
benign prostatic hyperplasia is characterized by
|
overgrowth of glandular tissue
|
|
|
seminoma
|
testicular carcinoma
|
|
|
vasectomy
|
sterilization procedure; removal of the vas deferens
|
|
|
scrotum
|
the sac containing the male gonad
|
|
|
hypospadias
|
opening of the urethra on the undersurface of the penis
|
|
|
oligospermia
|
scanty production of sperm
|
|
|
spermolytic substance
|
destroys sperm cells
|
|
|
orchiopexy/orchidopexy
|
fixation of an undescended testicle
|
|
|
varicocele
|
hernia of swollen, twisted veins in scrotal sac
|
|
|
chlamydial infection
|
nongonoccal urethritis is most often caused by this
|
|
|
cryogenic surgery
|
treating tissue with cold temperatures
|
|
|
BPH
|
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
|
|
|
orchitis
|
inflammation of a testis
|
|
|
hydrocele
|
hernia of fluid in the scrotum
|
|
|
orchiectomy
|
removal of a testis
|
|
|
gonorrhea
|
inflammation of genital tract mucous membranes; caused by gnococcal infection
|
|
|
epididymitis
|
inflammation of the epididymis
|
|
|
prostatitis
|
inflammation of the gland below the urinary bladder in males
|
|
|
prostatectomy
|
resection of a gland that produces seminal fluid
|
|
|
aspermia
|
lack of formation or ejaculation of semen
|
|
|
testicular
|
pertaining to the testis
|
|
|
teratoma
|
tumor resembling a "monster" (composed of many different types of tissues)
|
|
|
spermatogenesis
|
process of forming (producing) sperm cells
|
|
|
azoospermia
|
condition of lack of sperm cells in semen
|
|
|
vasovasostomy
|
new opening between two parts of the vas deferens that were previously disconnected
|
|
|
parenchyma
|
the function of tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connecting tissue
|
|
|
stroma
|
supported framework of an organ
|
|
|
seminal vesicles
|
pair of sacs; secrete fluid into ejaculatory duct
|
|
|
epididymis
|
coiled tube above each testis; carries and stores sperm
|
|
|
purulent
|
pus-filled
|
|
|
ligation
|
to tie off or bind
|
|
|
circumcision
|
removal of the prepuce
|
|
|
ejaculation
|
ejection of sperm and fluid from the urethra
|
|
|
semen analysis
|
test of fertility (reproductive ability)
|
|
|
TURP
|
transurethral resection of the prostate
|
|
|
PSA
|
prostate-specific antigen
|
|
|
reason: mass lesion tumor in testis (seminoma)
|
procedure: bilateral orchiectomy
|
|
|
reason: benign prostatic hyperplasia
|
procedure: TURP
|
|
|
reason: sterilization (hormones remain)
|
procedure: vasectomy
|
|
|
reason: cryptorchidism
|
procedure: orchiopexy
|
|
|
reason: abnormal fluid collection in scrotum
|
procedure: hydrocelectomy
|
|
|
reason: constriction of foreskein (phimosis)
|
procedure: circumcision
|
|
|
reason: carcinoma of the prostate gland
|
procedure: radical prostatectomy
|
|
|
reason: reversal of sterilization
|
procedure: vasovasostomy
|
|
|
reason: removal of swollen, twisted veins near the testes
|
procedure: varicocelectomy
|
|
|
cerebellum
|
part of the brrain responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance
|
|
|
myoneural
|
pertaining to muscles and nerves
|
|
|
acetylcholine
|
neurotransmitter
|
|
|
dendrite
|
part of the nerve cell that first receives the nervous impulse
|
|
|
gyri
|
elevated portions of the cerebral cortex
|
|
|
causalgia
|
burning sensation of pain
|
|
|
plexus
|
a network of interlacing nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system
|
|
|
hypothalamus
|
portion of the brain that controls the pituitary gland, water balance, and body temperature
|
|
|
astrocytes
|
glial cells
|
|
|
synapse
|
space between nerve cells
|
|
|
medulla oblongata
|
part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and the size of blood vessels
|
|
|
aphasia
|
inability to speak
|
|
|
cauda equina
|
collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord
|
|
|
neuropathy
|
disease of nerves
|
|
|
subdural hematoma
|
collection of blood within the meningeal layers below the dura mater
|
|
|
paresthesia
|
abnormal sensation of tingling or prickling
|
|
|
radiculitis
|
inflammation of a spinal nerve root
|
|
|
glioblastoma
|
a malignant tumor of immature glial cells
|
|
|
cerebrovascular accident
|
cerebral aneurysm, thrombosis, or hemorrhage can the the cause of this
|
|
|
syncope
|
fainting
|
|
|
myelomeningocele
|
spina bifida is associated with this; hernia of the spinal cord and meninges
|
|
|
shuffling bait
|
parkinson disease is characterized by this
|
|
|
dyslexia
|
disorder of reading, writing, and learning
|
|
|
anesthesia
|
condition of no nervous sensation
|
|
|
encephalitis
|
inflammation of the brain
|
|
|
cerebellar
|
pertaining to the cerebellum
|
|
|
cerebral cortex
|
pertaining to the outer section of the cerebrum
|
|
|
epidural hematoma
|
collectino of blood located above the dura mater
|
|
|
encephalopathy
|
disease of the brain
|
|
|
leptomeningeal
|
pertaining to the pia and arachnoid membranes
|
|
|
meningioma
|
tumor of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord
|
|
|
polyneuritis
|
inflammation of many nerves
|
|
|
poliomyelitis
|
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
|
|
|
cerebellopontine
|
pertaining to the cerebellum and the pons
|
|
|
radiculopathy
|
disease of a nerve root
|
|
|
vagal
|
pertaining to the tenth cranial nerve
|
|
|
comatose
|
pertaining to a state of unconsciousness
|
|
|
intrathecal
|
drugs are delivered into a space within the meninges
|
|
|
thalamic
|
pertaining to an area of the brain that is a relay station of nerve impulses
|
|
|
hyperthesthesia
|
condition of increased sensation
|
|
|
analgesia
|
condition of lack of sensitivity to pain
|
|
|
hypalgesia
|
diminished sensation to pain
|
|
|
bradykinesia
|
slow movement
|
|
|
tardive dyskinesia
|
abnormal movement occurring late in treatment (using antipsychotic drugs)
|
|
|
trigeminal neuralgia
|
nerve pain related to the fifth cranial nerve
|
|
|
akinetic
|
pertaining to without movement
|
|
|
cephalgia
|
headache
|
|
|
hyperkinesis
|
excessive movement
|
|
|
narcolepsy
|
compulsion (seizure) to sleep
|
|
|
hemiparesis
|
weakness in the right or left side (half) of the body
|
|
|
paraplegia
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paralysis of the lower portion of the body
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syncopal
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pertaining to fainting
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apraxia
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movements and behavior are not purposeful (actions are not appropriate)
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ataxia
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lack of coordination
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hemiplegia
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paralysis of one side of the body
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neurasthenia
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nervous exhaustion and fatigue
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quadriplegia
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paralysis of all four extremities
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ophthalmoscope
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instrument to view the eye
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adipose
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pertaining to fat
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pneumonia
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condition (disease) of the lung
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phlebotomy
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incision of a vein
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dehydration
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lack of water
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jaundice
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yellow coloration of the skin
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hemolysis
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destruction of blood
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calyx
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collecting area in the kidney
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colposcope
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instrument to visually examine the tube leading from the uterus
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parturition
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act of giving birth
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placenta
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organ in the pregnant females uterus that provides nourishment for the fetus
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amnion
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innermost membrane around the developing embryo
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