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abcess |
Localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body. |
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acute (ac) |
Sudden sharp, severe; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and short course. |
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adhesion |
adhes: stuck to -ion: process
Literally means a process of being stuck together. An abdominal adhision usually involves the intestines an is caused by inflammation or trauma. This type of adhesion may cause an intestinal obstruction and require surgery. |
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abate |
To lessen, ease, decrease, or cease. Used to note the lessening of pain or the decrease in severity of symptoms. Ex. The patient's arthritic pain did not abate, even though she followed the prescribed treatment plan. |
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abnormal |
ab-: away from norm: rule -al: pertaining to
Pertaining to away from the norm or rule. A condition that is considered to be not normal. |
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afferent |
Carrying impulses toward a center |
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ambulatory |
Condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed |
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antidote |
Substance given to counteract poisons and their effects |
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antipyrectic |
anti-: against pyret: fever -ic: pertaining to
Pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever) |
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antiseptic |
anti-: against sept: putrefaction -ic: pertaining to
Pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaction); a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections |
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antitussive |
anti-: against tuss: cough -ive: nature of, quality of
Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing |
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apathy |
Condition in which one lacks feeling and emotions and is indifferent |
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asepsis |
a-: without -sepsis: decay
Without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms |
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autoclave |
An apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure (15 lbs of pressure per square inch) to reach a heat of 250F to 254F for a specified time, such as 30 minutes for single wrapped items. |
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autonomy |
auto-: self nom: law -y: condition
Condition of being self-governed; to function independently |
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axillary (ax) |
axill: armpit -ary: pertaining to
Pertaing to the armpit |
