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Basic-MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 5
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09/20/2005

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epidural
Definition
relating to the outer layer of the dura mater
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epilepsy
Definition
chronic seizure disorder
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fascicle
Definition
a band or bundle of fibres
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ganglion
Definition
a knot or swelling
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gingivitis
Definition
inflammation of the gingival tissue
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hemotoma
Definition
localized mass of clotted blood
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hemiparesis
Definition
slight paralysis afecting one side of the body
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hemorrhage
Definition
an escape of blood from a blood vessel
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hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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intrtacranial
Definition
relating to within the cranium
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intraocular
Definition
relating to within the eye
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iritis
Definition
inflammation of the iris
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lacrimal
Definition
relating to tears
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lentectomy
Definition
removal of the lens
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mammography
Definition
radiographic examination of the breast
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myelomeningocele
Definition
protrusion of the spinal membrane and cord through a defect in the vertebral column
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myopia
Definition
nearsightedness
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neuritis
Definition
inflammation of a nerve
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neuroleptic
Definition
term uise to refer to the effect of antipsychotic drugs
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ocular
Definition
relating to the eye
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paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of both lower extremities
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presbyopia
Definition
impairment of vison due to the old age
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rhinorrhea
Definition
discharge from the nasal musous membrane
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sclera
Definition
white of the eye
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streptococcus
Definition
any member of the genus Streptococcus
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transient ischemic attack
Definition
sudden loss of neurological function with complete recovery within hours
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ventricular
Definition
relating to the cavityu of the brain or heart
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uvula
Definition
fleshy mass
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uvea
Definition
vascular middle coat of the eye
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/cordial
Definition
relating to the chest overlying the heart
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/cuspid
Definition
having cusps
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/rhythmia
Definition
heart rhythm condition
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/uresis, /uria
Definition
urination
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aort/o
Definition
aorta; large artery
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apic/o
Definition
apex
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ather/o
Definition
fatty degeneration
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bas/o, basil/o
Definition
base, lower part or buttom
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cav/o
Definition
vena cava; hollow space or acvity
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diaphragm/o
Definition
diaphragm; a barrier
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embol/o
Definition
embolus; floating clot or foreing body in the blood stream
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fibrill/o
Definition
fibrillation, quiver
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hol/o
Definition
whole or entire
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ino/
Definition
fiber or fibrous material
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jugul/o
Definition
jugular; throat or neck vein
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kinesi/o, kinesis
Definition
motion
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mitr/o
Definition
mitral;left AV heart valve
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neutr/o
Definition
neutral
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saphen/o
Definition
saphenous; large superficial leg vein
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saphen/o
Definition
saphenous; large superficial leg vein
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valvul/o
Definition
valvula;a small size valve
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varic/o,varicos/o
Definition
varicose; dilated veins
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digital/o
Definition
relating to digitals, or digoxin(cardiac medication)
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nitr/o
Definition
nitrogen, also slang for nitroglycerin(cardiac medication)
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aortic
Definition
relating to aorta
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apical
Definition
relating to the extremity of a piramidal structure
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arrhythmia
Definition
loss of rhythm; irregular heartbeat
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arteriosclerotic
Definition
relating to hardening of the arteries
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atherosclerosis
Definition
common form of arteriosclerosis, hardening due to buildup of fatty deposit
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basilar
Definition
relating to the base of a pyramidal structure
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bicuspid
Definition
having two points or cusps
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bradycardia
Definition
slow heartbeat
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dyspnea
Definition
difficulty in breathing
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edema
Definition
swelling
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embolus
Definition
floating clot or foreign body in blood stream
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fibrillation
Definition
guiver
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holosystolic
Definition
lasting throughout systole; extending from first to second heart sound
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hypertension
Definition
persistan high blood pressure
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hypokinesis
Definition
deminish or slow movement
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ischemia
Definition
local anemia due to obstruction of blood supply
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ischemic
Definition
relating to ischemia
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jugular
Definition
throat and neck vein
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myocardial infarction
Definition
infarctiojn of the heart muscle
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myocardium
Definition
middle layer of the heart wall, composed of muscle
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nitroglycerin
Definition
cardiac medication
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precordial
Definition
relating to the area just over the heart
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systolic
Definition
relating to a contraction of the heart
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saphenous
Definition
large superficial leg vein
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tachycardia
Definition
rapid beating of the heart
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tricuspid
Definition
having three points or cusps
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valvulitis
Definition
inflammation of a valve
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varicose
Definition
dilated veins
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chol/e
Definition
gallblader
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antigen
Definition
any substance that when introdused into tissue or blood induces the formation of antibodies
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antibody
Definition
substance produce by certain cells in the presence of an antigen
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B cell
Definition
white blood cell that produces immunoglobulins
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T cell
Definition
white blood cell responsible for cell-mediated immunity
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macrophage
Definition
a large, clear, phagocytic cell
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leukemia
Definition
cancer-like disease of the blood -forming organs
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AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrom
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immunodeficiency
Definition
result of a defective immunological system
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vaccination
Definition
inoculation of a virus as a mean of producing immunity
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immunization
Definition
to stimulate the immune system to protect against disease
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systemic
Definition
affecting whole body
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coni/o
Definition
dust
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/ectasia, /ectasis
Definition
dilation
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/rrhaphy
Definition
suturing or sewing up
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rrhexis
Definition
rupture
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/stitial,/stices
Definition
gap or space
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/trinsic
Definition
situated
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alveol/o
Definition
small, round sac
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bronchiol/o
Definition
bronchiole;branches of the bronchi
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carin/o
Definition
carina;keel, ridge
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cartilagin/o
Definition
cartilaginous; relating to the hyaline cartiladge
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emphysemat/o
Definition
emphysematous; the nature of emphysema
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hil/o
Definition
hilum; depression or pit
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nas/o
Definition
nose
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nodul/o
Definition
nodule;little nodes or finely bumpy
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or/o
Definition
mouth or oral
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spir/o, spirat/o
Definition
breathing
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uvul/o
Definition
uvula;fleshy mass
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alveolar
Definition
relating to small cell or cavity
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bronchi
Definition
the two divisions of the trachea
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bronchial
Definition
relating to bronchi
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bronchitis
Definition
infammation of the mucous membrane of bronchial tubes
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bronchoscopy
Definition
examination of interior of the tracheobronchial tree
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carina
Definition
ridge on the inside of the primary brochi
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cartilaginous
Definition
relating to cartilage
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effusion
Definition
escape of fluid from blood vessels into tissue ot a cavity
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emphysema
Definition
swelling of air passages
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hilar
Definition
relating to a depression or pit of an organ where the vessels or nerves enter
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inspiration
Definition
inhalation, to breathe in
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intrapleural
Definition
within the pleura
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intrinsic
Definition
situated on the inside
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larybgeal
Definition
relating to larynx
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nodular
Definition
relating to a small node
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oropharyngeal
Definition
relating to the mouth and throat
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pharynx
Definition
throat
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pleaural
Definition
relating to the serous membrane that enfolds the lungs
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pneumoconiosis
Definition
condition of the lungs caused by inhaling dust
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pneumonitis
Definition
inflammation of the lungs
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pneumocystis
Definition
a genus microorganism of uncertain status
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spirometer
Definition
instrument for measuring respiration
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tracheotomy
Definition
incision to the trachea through the neck
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tuberculosis
Definition
infectious disease of the lungs
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/chezia
Definition
in the stool
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/iasis
Definition
condition of having (in the body)
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/stalsis,/staltic
Definition
contraction
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alcohol/o
Definition
alcohol
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amyl/o
Definition
starch
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anorex/i
Definition
anorexia; lack of appetite
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antr/o
Definition
antrum, any nearly closed cavity or chamber
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aspir/o
Definition
aspirate;removal of fluid by suction, inhale
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billi/o
Definition
bile
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bulb/o
Definition
bulb or bulbous
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cec/o
Definition
cecum
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celi/o
Definition
abdomen
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diverticul/o
Definition
diverticulum;a sac or pouch in the walls of a canal or organ
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doch/o
Definition
duct
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duoden/o
Definition
duodenum
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herni/o
Definition
hernia; protrusion through a wall defect
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ile/o
Definition
ileum
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jejun/o
Definition
jejunum
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ket/o
Definition
ketones;a chemicals in the blood and urine
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lei/o
Definition
smooth or smooth muscle
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mesenter/o
Definition
mesentery;a fold of peritoneal membrane attaching the small intestine to the abdominal wall
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oment/o
Definition
omentum;a fold of the peritoneal membrane extending from the stomach to adjacent organs
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pancreatic/o
Definition
pancreas
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parot/o
Definition
parotic gland;the gland beside the ear
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peps/o, pept/o
Definition
digest or digestion
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port/o, port/a
Definition
portal;hepatic portal vein
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pylor/o
Definition
pylorus;opening between stomach and duodenum
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omphal/o
Definition
umbilicus
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sigmoid/o
Definition
sigmoid colon
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sphincter/o
Definition
sphincter; a band of muscle fiber that closes an opening
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antral
Definition
relating to an antrum
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aspirate
Definition
removal of fluid by suction
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biliary
Definition
relating to bile or the gallbladder
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cecum
Definition
a pouch attaching the large intestine and ileum
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celiotomy
Definition
an incisi into the peritoneal cavityon
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cholecystectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the gallbladder
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choledochojejunostomy
Definition
surgical removal of the common bile duct and jejunum
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colitis
Definition
inflammation of the colon
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cholelithiasis
Definition
formation of the gallstones
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diverticulitis
Definition
inflammatio of diverticula
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diverticulosis
Definition
presence of diverticula
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dyspepsia
Definition
poor digestion, upset stomach
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encephalopathy
Definition
any disease of the brain
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gastrectomy
Definition
excision of part or all of the stomach
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hematochezia
Definition
bloody stool
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hepatic
Definition
relating to the liver
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hepatocellular
Definition
relating to liver cells
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ileocecal
Definition
relating to the ileum and the cecum
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inflammatory
Definition
affected by inflammation
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jaundice
Definition
yellowish staining of the skin
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omphalocele
Definition
heria of the umbilicus
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pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
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peristaltic
Definition
relating to the wavelike movement used by the intestine to propel its contents
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periumbilical
Definition
situated around the umbilicus
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polyphagia
Definition
excessive eating
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postbulbar
Definition
situated behind a bulb
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pyloromyotomy
Definition
incision through the anterior wall of the pyloric canal
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sigmoidoscopy
Definition
to view the sigmoid colon through a sigmoidoscope
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ulcerative
Definition
relating to the formation of an ulcer
Term
cortic/o
Definition
cortex, outer layer of an organ
Term
diaphoresis, diaphoretic
Definition
perspiration
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NIDDM
Definition
noninsuline-dependant diabetes mellitus
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kal/o
Definition
potassium
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osmolality
Definition
passage of certain fluids through membrane
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pituitar/o
Definition
pituitary gland
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PTH
Definition
parathyroid hormone, parathormone
Term
reflection
Definition
a folding or bending back
Term
Conn's syndrome
Definition
primary aldosteronism
Term
thymus
Definition
a lymphoid organ taht produces T lymphocytes
Term
adenomatous tissue
Definition
tissue affected by adenoma(begining tumor) or nodular hyperplasia of a gland
Term
pituitary
Definition
a gland suspended from the base of the hypothalamus that secretes hormones important for growth and reproduction
Term
pineal
Definition
shaped like a pine cone, the pineal body is a structure in the brain
Term
hypothalamus
Definition
a portion of the brain that regulates autonomic bodily functions
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thyroid
Definition
an endocrine gland, important in regulating metabolism
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adrenal
Definition
near or upon teh kidney, the adrenal gland secretes steroid hormones
Term
testes
Definition
male reproductive glands
Term
ovaries
Definition
female reproductive glands
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androgen
Definition
male hormone
Term
estrogen
Definition
female hormone
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progesterone
Definition
hormone involved in pregnacy and that corrects abnormalities of menstrual cycle
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