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abnormal
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Pertaining to away from the norm or rule. A condition that is considered to be not normal.
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adhesion
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Literally means a process of being stuck together. An abdominal adhesion usually involves the intestines and is caused by inflammation or trauma. This type of adhesion may cause an intestinal obstruction and require surgery.
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antipyretic
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Pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever).
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antiseptic
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Pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (putrefaction); a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections.
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antitussive
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pertaining to an agent that works against coughing
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asepsis
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without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms.
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autonomy
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condition of being self governed; to function independently
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axillary (ax)
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pertaining to the armpit
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biopsy (Bx)
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Surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic ecaminaiton; used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body.
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cachexia
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Condition of bad health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.
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centigrade
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(C)- Literally means having 100 steps or degrees; unit of temperature measurement (Celcius scale) with a boiling point at 100 degrees and a freezing point at 0 degrees. Each degree of temperature change is 0.01 (1/100) of the scale.
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centimeter (cm)
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unit of measurement in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter.
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centrifuge
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device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids.
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chemotherapy
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the use of chemical agents in the treatment of disease, specifically drugs used in cancer therapy.
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diagnosis (Dx)
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Determination of the cause and nature of a disease.
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diaphoresis
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To carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating.
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disinfectant
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Chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria.
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epidemic
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Pertaining to among the people.; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectous disease that can be spread by any pathological organism transmitted by and to humans, birds, insects, ect.
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etiology
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study of the cause(s) of disease
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excision
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the process of cutting out, surgical removal
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heterogenous
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Literally means pertaining to a different formation, composed of unlike substances; the opposite of homogenous.
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incision
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process of cutting into
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kilogram (kg)
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Unit of weight in the metric system; 1000 g; a kilogram is equal to 2.2 ib
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macroscopic
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pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye
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malformation
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literally means a process of being badly shaped, deformed. a structural defect that fails to form normal shape and therefore can affect the function. e.g., cleft lip
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malignant
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literally means formation of a bad kind; growing worse, harmful, cancerous
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maximal
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pertaining to the greatest possible quantity,number, or degree
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microgram (mcg)
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Unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 mg
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microorganism
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small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
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microscope
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Scientific instrument designed to view small objects
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milligram (mg)
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unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001 g
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milliliter (mL)
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unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001 L
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minimal
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Pertaining to the least possible quantity, number or degree
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multiform
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occurring in or having many shapes; an object that has more than one defined shape
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necrosis
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abnormal condition of tissue death
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neopathy
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New disease
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oncology
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Literally means the study of tumors; the study of the etiology, the characteristics, treatments, etc., of cancer.
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palmar
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pertaining to the palm of the hand
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paracentesis
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surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal
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prognosis
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literally means a state foreknowledge; prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person
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prophylactic
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Pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
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pyrogenic
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pertaining to the production of heat; a fever
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radiology
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study of x-rays and other imaging modalities that use x-rays
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syndrome
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a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterize a specific disease or pathological condition
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thermometer
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an instrument used to measure degree of heat; especially the temperature of a person
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topography
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description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located
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