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Medical Terminology
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09/25/2019

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Amnesia
Definition
The loss of memory after a concussion.
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Syn-
Definition
What is the prefix meaning for joined.
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Apnea
Definition
The absence of breathing.
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Afebrile
Definition
A patient that has no signs of a feverĀ 
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Neurologist
Definition
A physician that specializes in conditions affecting the brain and nerves
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Vasodilator
Definition
A medication that causes the arteries to expand in diameter
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Mastectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of the breast tissue.
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Polyuria
Definition
A patient that urinates excessively has
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Kidney
Definition
The nephron is part of which organ?
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-oma
Definition
The suffix meaning "tumor" is
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Ataxia
Definition
A patient with uncoordinated movement has
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-plasty
Definition
The suffix meaning "repair" is
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Hypertrophy
Definition
Enlargement of a cell in response to an outside stimulus is
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-algia
Definition
The suffix meaning "pain" is
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lith-
Definition
The prefix meaning "stone" is
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abruptio placentae.
Definition
The premature or partial separation of the placenta from the uterine wall is
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Hyperlipidemia
Definition
A person that has high cholesterol has
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Patho-
Definition
The prefix meaning "disease" is
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-megalia
Definition
The suffix meaning "enlargement" is
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Cholecystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the gallbladder is called
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Anemia
Definition
A reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells is
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sclero-
Definition
The prefix meaning "hard" is
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-tripsy
Definition
The suffix meaning "crushing" is
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oophorectomy.
Definition
The surgical removal of the ovary is referred to as
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Antepartum
Definition
The period of time before birth is called
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omo-
Definition
The prefix meaning "shoulder" is
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Hemiplegia
Definition
Paralysis of one side of the body is
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embol-
Definition
The prefix meaning "plug" is
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-plasia
Definition
The suffix meaning "growth" is
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cysto-
Definition
The prefix meaning "urinary bladder" is
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naso
Definition
Which of these terms does NOT mean "mouth"?
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dips-
Definition
The prefix meaning "thirst" is
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