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Amniocentesis
Definition
Percutaneous transabdominal puncture of the uterus during pregnancy to obtain amniotic fluid. It is commonly used for fetal karyotype determination in order to diagnose abnormal fetal conditions.
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Angiogram
Definition
a radiograph made by angiography, with angiography being: the radiographic visualization of the blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque substance
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 Angioplasty
Definition
surgical repair or recanalization of a blood vessel; especially : BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY
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Appendectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
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Appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of the vermiform appendix -- called also epityphlitis
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Atrophy
Definition
decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue; also : arrested development or loss of a part or organ incidental to the normal development or life of an animal or plant
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Bacteremia
Definition
the usually transient presence of bacteria in the blood
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Biopsy
Definition
: the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body
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Carcinoma
Definition
a malignant tumor of epithelial origin
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctor who specializes in treating heart disorders
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Cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
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 Colostomy
Definition
: surgical formation of an artificial anus by connecting the colon to an opening in the abdominal wall
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Cutaneous
Definition
of, relating to, or affecting the skin
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Dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin -- called also dermitis
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Dermatologist
Definition
: A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems.
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 Dermatome
Definition
1 : an instrument for cutting skin for use in grafting2 : the lateral wall of a somite from which the dermis is produced
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diplopia
Definition
a disorder of vision in which two images of a single object are seen (as from unequal action of the eye muscles) -- called also double vision
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edema
Definition
an abnormal excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity -- called also dropsy
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emesis
Definition
to disgorge the stomach contents
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encephalitis
Definition
inflammation of the brain
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encephalotomy
Definition
incision of the brain; also called cerebrotomy
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 excision
Definition
surgical removal or resection (as of a diseased part)
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hematemesis
Definition
the vomiting of blood
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hemolysis
Definition
lysis of red blood cells with liberation of hemoglobin -- see ALPHA HEMOLYSIS, BETA HEMOLYSIS 
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hemophilia
Definition
a sex-linked hereditary blood defect that occurs almost exclusively in males and is characterized by delayed clotting of the blood and consequent difficulty in controlling hemorrhage even after minor injuries
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hemophiliac
Definition
of, resembling, or affected with hemophilia
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hemorrhage
Definition
: a copious discharge of blood from the blood vessels
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hernia
Definition
: a protrusion of an organ or part through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity in which it is normally enclosed -- called also rupture
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hypoglycemia
Definition
abnormal decrease of sugar in the blood
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inflammation
Definition
a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
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lithiasis
Definition
the formation of stony concretions in the body (as in the urinary tract or gallbladder
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lithiotripsy
Definition
the crushing of a urinary calculus or gallstone within the body, followed at once by the washing out of the fragments. It was formerly done surgically, but can now be performed by various noninvasive methods
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lumpectomy
Definition
: excision of a breast tumor with a limited amount of associated tissue -- called also tylectomy
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lymphatic
Definition
1 a : of, relating to, or produced by lymph, lymphoid tissue, or lymphocytes <lymphatic nodules> <lymphatic infiltration> b : conveying lymph <a lymphatic channel> 
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mammography
Definition
X-ray examination of the breasts 
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mastectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or part of the breast and sometimes associated lymph nodes and muscles
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mastitis
Definition
: inflammation of the mammary gland or udder usually caused by infection
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mucoid
Definition
 1 : resembling mucus  2 : forming large moist sticky colonies -- used of dissociated strains of bacteria
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mucus
Definition
a viscid slippery secretion that is usually rich in mucins and is produced by mucous membranes which it moistens and protects
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nephrotic
Definition
of, relating to, affected by, or associated with nephrosis, being a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys chiefly affecting function of the nephrons
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neural:
Definition
1 : of, relating to, or affecting a nerve or the nervous system 2 : situated in the region of or on the same side of the body as the brain and spinal cord
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neuralgia
Definition
acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the course of one or more nerves usually without demonstrable changes in the nerve structure
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 neurologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system
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Neurosis:
Definition
a mental and emotional disorder that affects only part of the personality, is accompanied by a less distorted perception of reality than in a psychosis, does not result in disturbance of the use of language, and is accompanied by various physical, physiological, and mental disturbances (as visceral symptoms, anxieties, or phobias)
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Oophorosalpingohysterectomy (oo-off-er –o sal-pingo-hysterectomy):
Definition
Excision of the uterus, ovaries, and uterine tubes
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Ophthalmic
Definition
: 1 : of, relating to, or situated near the eye2 : supplying or draining the eye or structures in the region of the eye <ophthalmic artery>
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ophthalmologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in ophthalmology
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
an instrument for use in viewing the interior of the eye and especially the retina
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osteoarthritis:
Definition
arthritis marked by degeneration of the cartilage and bone of joints
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osteomalacia
Definition
a disease of adults that is characterized by softening of the bones and is analogous to rickets in the young 
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otic
Definition
Relating to the ear.
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Otitis
Definition
inflammation of the ear
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Otoscope
Definition
an instrument with lighting and magnifying systems used for visual examination of the tympanic membrane and the canal connecting it to the exterior of the body 
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 Pathogenic
Definition
causing or capable of causing disease 
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Peritoneal
Definition
relating to the smooth transparent serous membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen of a mammal and is folded inward over the abdominal and pelvic viscera
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Phlebitis
Definition
inflammation of a vein
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Proteinuria
Definition
the presence of excess protein in the urine
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Ptosis
Definition
: a sagging or prolapse of an organ or part ; especially : a drooping of the upper eyelid
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Tonsillectomy
Definition
the surgical removal of the tonsils
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Tonsillitis:
Definition
inflammation of the tonsils
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Tracheostomy
Definition
the surgical formation of an opening into the trachea through the neck especially to allow the passage of air 
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Tracheotomy:
Definition
the surgical operation of cutting into the trachea especially through the skin
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