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Condition of pain.
Analgesia: Condition in which there is a lack in the sense of pain. |
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Forming
Malignant: Refers to the spreading process of cancer from one area of the body to another. |
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enzyme
amylase: Enzyme that breaks down starch. |
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Use, action
Exudate: An oozing of pus or serum. |
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immature cell, germ cell
osteoblast: Bone-forming cell. |
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to kill
spermicide: agent that kills sperm |
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to separate
hematocrit: Blood test that separates solids from plsama in the blood by centrifuging the blood sample. |
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point
bicuspid: having two points or cusps. |
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bladder, sac
blastocyst: A structure formed in the early embryogenesis of mammals. |
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cell
neurocyte: nerve cell, neuron |
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thirst
polydipsia: excessive thirst |
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that which runs together
syndrome: group of signs & symptoms occuring together that characterize a specific disease or pathological condition. |
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relating to, one who
radiographer: person skilled in making x-ray records. |
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formation, produce
mutagen: agent that causes a change in the genetic structure of an organism. |
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-genesis
spermat/o/genesis |
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formation, produce
spermatogenesis: formation of spermatozoa |
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having a particular quality
radionuclide: Radioactive species of an atomic nucleus identified by its atomic number, mass, and energy state. |
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nature of, quality of
connective: nature of connecting or binding together. |
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liter
milliliter: unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001 L |
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study of
gynecology: study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs & the breasts. |
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clear fluid, serum, pale fluid
perilymph: serum fluid of the inner ear |
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one who, a doer
turgor: Refers to the expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells and interstitial fluid. |
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attraction
basophil: White blood cell that has an attraction for a base dye. |
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control, stop, stand still
metastasis: spreading process of cancer from a primary site to a secondary site. |
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treatment
hydrotherapy: treatment using scientific application of water. |
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heat
diathermy: treatment using high-frequency current to produce heat within a part of the body. |
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tissue, structure
epithelium: structure that coers the internal and external organs of the body & the lining of vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs. |
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urination, condition of urine
hematuria: presence of blood in the urine |
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