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In the term anthracosis, the root anthrac mean:
a) cold b) pus c) coal d) dust |
c) coal
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The surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluid is:
a) thoracotomy b) thoracopathy c) thoracoplasty d) thoracocentesis |
d) thoracocentesis
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A __________ is an instrument used to measure lung volume.
a) pulmometer b) spirogram c) respirator d) spirometer |
d) spirometer
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The medical term for rapid breathing is:
a) tachycardia b) bradypnea c) bradycardia d) tachypena |
d) tachypena
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The medical term for whooping cough is:
a) polyp b) pleurisy c) rale d) pertussis |
d) pertussis
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The precipitate that settles at the bottom of a liquid is called a/an ____________.
a) urochrome b) urea c) uric acid d) sediment |
d) sediment
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A medication that increases urine production is called:
a) antidiuretic b) diuretic c) antibiotic d) antiemetic |
b) diuretic
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In the term lithotripsy, the suffix -tripsy mean:
a) stone b) calculus c) removal d) crushing |
d) crushing
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A crushing of a kidney stone is called:
a) lithotripsy b) lithotripter c) lithotomy d) lithotome |
a) lithotripsy
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The term ____________refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics.
a) steroid b) thyroid c) androgen d) dopamine |
c) androgen
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The _________gland plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's metabolic processes.
a) thyroid b) parathyroid c) pineal d) pituitary |
a) thyroid
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Which substance is essential for maintenance of normal level of blood sugar?
a) cortisole b) insulin c) parahormone d) serotonin |
b) insulin
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Which ia an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth, especially in women?
a) myxedema b) thymitis c) hirsutism d) hypergonadism |
c) hirsutism
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The medical term for pertaining to drowsiness or sluggishness is:
a) pallor b) myxedema c) ascites d) Lethargic |
d) Lethargic
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The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:
a) thyroidotomy b. thyroidotome c) thyrotherapy d) thyroidectomy |
d) thyroidectomy
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Which substance is used an an anti-inflammatory agent?
a) aldosterone b) cortisone c) dopamine d) somatotropin |
b) cortisone
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____________ is the main cause of type 2 diabetes in both adults and children.
a) heredity b) environment c) obesity d) malnutrition |
c) obesity
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Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:
a) galactorrhea b) mammorrhea c) glandular d) glactin |
a) galactorrhea
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In the term estrogen, the combining form estr/o means:
a) female b) sexual desire c) estrogen d) mad desire |
d) mad desire
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The suffix that means hormone is:
a) -ine b) -one c) -in d) -gen |
b) -one
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Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:
a) apraxia b) paraplegia c) hemiplegia d) quadriplegia |
c) hemiplegia
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One who specializes in disorders of hearing is called a/an:
a) Audiologist b) Laryngologist c) Otolaryngologist d) otorhinolaryngologist |
a) Audiologist
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The medical term for earwax is:
a) cerumen b) cochlea c) perilymph d) endolymph |
a) cerumen
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The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:
a) myringectomy b) myringotomy c) myrigoplasty d) myringoplasty |
d) myringoplasty
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myringoplasty
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myringoplasty
surgical repair of the tympanic membrane |
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otitis
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otitis
inflammation of the ear |
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otolaryngologist
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otolaryngologist
physician who specializes in the study of the ear and larynx |
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labyrinth
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labyrinth
the inner ear |
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otopyorrhea
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otopyorrhea
flow of pus from the ear |
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monaural
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monaural
pertaining to one ear |
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The auditory nerve is also know as the:
a) 5th cranial nerve b) 7th cranial nerve c) 9th cranial nerve d) 8th cranial nerve |
d) 8th cranial nerve
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dipl-
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dipl-
Double |
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Bi-
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Bi-
Two |
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em-
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em-
In |
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EX (0)-
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EX (0)-
Out |
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eso-
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eso-
Inward |
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ambly-
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ambly-
Dull |
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blephar/o
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blephar/o
Eyelid |
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cycl/o
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cycl/o
ciliary |
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dacry/o
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dacry/o
Tear |
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irid/o
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irid/o
Iris |
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kerat/o
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kerat/o
Cornea |
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nyctal
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nyctal
Night |
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ophthalm/o
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ophthalm/o
Eye |
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The abnormal process of bending forward of the uterus at its body and neck is called:
a) anteflexion b) retroflexion c) anteversion d) retroversion |
c) anteversion
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The _________ is also called the uterine tubes or oviducts.
a) ovary b) Eustachian tube c) fallopian tube d) vagina |
d) vagina
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X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance is called:
a) hysterosalpingography b) laparoscopy c) culdoscopy d) mammography |
a) hysterosalpingography
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A ___________ is used to examine the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
a) colposcope b) culdoscope c) laparoscope d) mammograph |
c) laparoscope
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In the term menarche, the root arche means:
a) formation b) ending c) produce d) beginning |
d) beginning
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The term postpartum refers to:
a) right after delivery b) after placental delivery c) after labor d) six weeks after childbirth |
d) six weeks after childbirth
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Doppler ultrasound is used during pregnancy to:
a) determine the six of the fetus b) monitor uterine contractions c) determine the position of the fetus d) monitor the fetal heartbeat |
d) monitor the fetal heartbeat
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The onset of the menstrual cycle is termed:
a) premenstrual b) menarch c) puberty d) none of the above |
b) menarch
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The term gravida refers to:
a) number of children delivered b) number of stillbirths c) hypertension during pregnancy d) any pregnancy, regardless of number |
d) any pregnancy, regardless of number
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The first breast milk after childbirth is called:
a) meconium b) colostrum c) menarche d) mucosa |
b) colostrum
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astro-
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astro-
star-shaped |
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hemi-
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hemi-
half |
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de-
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de-
down |
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cerebr/o
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cerebr/o
cerebrum |
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chrom/o
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chrom/o
color |
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encephala/o
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encephala/o
brain |
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hypn-
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hypn-
sleep |
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lob/o
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lob/o
lobe |
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later-
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later-
side |
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-lemma
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-lemma
a sheath, husk |
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polyuria
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polyuria
excessive urination |
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uremia
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uremia
a condition of excessive urea in the blood |
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lithotripsy
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lithotripsy
crushing of a kidney stone |
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renal failure
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renal failure
the cessation of proper functioning of the kidney |
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specific gravity
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specific gravity
the weight of a substance compared with an equal amount of water |
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sterile
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sterile
a state of being free from living micro-organisms |
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urea
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urea
the chief nitrogenous constituent of urine |
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urochrome
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urochrome
the pigment that gives urine its normal color |
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What is the purpose of a prefix?
A. to modify or create a new word B. to be the foundation of the word C. to alter the meaning of the root D. both A and C |
D. both A and C
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. In the terms homicide and spermicide, the suffix -cide means:
A. to grasp B. to kill C. to squeeze D. to hold |
B. to kill
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. If –scopy is added to cyst/o (bladder), what does cystoscopy mean?
A. to separate the bladder B. to remove the bladder C. to repair the bladder D. to review the bladder |
D. to review the bladder
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. If hemi- means half, the hemiplegia mean:
A. half closed B. separated in half C. half remove D. half paralyzed |
D. half paralyzed
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What is the correct term for the visual examination of the abdomen (lapar/o)?
A. laparoscope B. laparotomy C. laparoscopy D. laparocele |
C. laparoscopy
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. Poly- is a prefix meaning much or many. What is the meaning of Polydipsia?
A. much dripping B. much thirst C. much drinking D. much vomiting |
B. much thirst
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When a person has kidney stone (lith/o), he may need a lithotripsy. What is the meaning of -tripsy?
A. cut out B. remove C. dissolve D. crush |
D. crush
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The suffix for vomiting is?
A. -ectasis B. -emesis C. -stasis D. -ptosis |
B. -emesis
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The suffix for cell is?
A. -cyst B. -cyte C. -blast D. -betes |
B. -cyte
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Which of the following terms means pertaining to a state of alertness?
A. comatose B. arousal C. grandiose D. exogenous |
B. arousal
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What is the best of definition for gynecoid?
A. to resemble a male B. to resemble a female C. to resemble a child D. to resemble a twin |
B. to resemble a female
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. Diagnosis means to determine the cause and nature of disease____ knowledge:
A. around B. over C. through D. under |
C. through
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. The mas was diagnosed with bradypnea, which means his breathing is:
A. absent B. fast C. irregular D. slow |
D. slow
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The medical term epigastric mean pertaining to the region ____ the stomach.
A. below B. around C. above D. beside |
C. above
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The term pseudocyesis refers to a ________ pregnancy.
A. true B. real C. hidden D. false |
D. false
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. The prefixes syn- and sym- both mean with and _______.
A. simple B. separate C. change D. together |
D. together
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. In the term proximal, the root proxim means
A. near the point of origin B. away from the point of origin C. opposite the point of origin D. distal to the point of origin |
A. near the point of origin
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. In the term inguinal, the root inguin means:
A. flank B. abdomen C. back D. groin |
D. groin
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. Which term means pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity, especially the abdominal organs?
A. visceral B. inguinal C. peritoneal D. ventral |
A. visceral
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The correct spelling for the suffix, knowledge, is:
A. -gosis B. -gonosis C. condition D. tissue |
B. -gonosis
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In the term rhonchus, the root rhonch means:
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Ans: snore
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. A ______ is an instrument used to measure lung volume.
A. pulmometer B. spirogram C. repirator D. spirometer |
D. spirometer
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The medical term for rapid breathing is:
A. tachycardia B. bradypnea C. bradycardia D. tachypnea |
D. tachypnea
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The surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluid is:
A. thoracotomy B. thoracopathy C. thoracoplasty D. thoracocentesis |
D. thoracocentesis
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Acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus:
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Ans: influenza
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. Pus in the body cavity especially the pleural cavity is?
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Ans: empyema
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The study of the cause disease is called:
A. diagnosis B. etiology C. prognosis D. prognostication |
B. etiology
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The suffix –poiesis means:
A. spitting B. prolapse C. before D. formation |
D. formation
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. In the term epidemic, the prefix epi- means:
A. around B. upon C. all D. cause |
B. upon
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excessive urination
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excessive urination
polyuria |
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a condition of excessive urea in the blood
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a condition of excessive urea in the blood
uremia |
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crushing of kidney stone
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crushing of kidney stone
lithotripsy |
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the cessation of proper functioning of kidney
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the cessation of proper functioning of kidney
renal failure |
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the weight of substance compared with an equal amount of water
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the weight of substance compared with an equal amount of water
specific gravity |
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a state of bing free from living microor-ganisms
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a state of bing free from living microor-ganisms
sterile |
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the chief nitrogenous constituent of urine
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the chief nitrogenous constituent of urine
urea |
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the pigment that gives urine its normal color
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the pigment that gives urine its normal color
urochrome |
