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surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid |
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refers to the abdominal and pelvic regions together` |
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moving away from the midline |
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a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue |
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clumping together of red blood cells |
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abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months |
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surgical puncture with a needle to obtain a specimen of amniotic fluid |
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localized weak spot, or balloon like enlargement of the all of an artery |
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the absence of one or both testicles |
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characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements caused by the failure of blood cell production in the bone marrow |
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absence of spontaneous respiration |
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an inflammatory condition of one or more joints |
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abnormal hardening of the arteries |
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electronic device that produces acoustic stimuli of a set of frequency and intensity |
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abbsence of sperm in the semen |
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rod shapped spore forming bacteria |
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inflammation of the glans penis that is usually caused by poor hygiene in en who have not had the foreskin removed by circumcision |
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malignant tumor of teh basal cell layer of the epidermis |
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inflammation of the eyelid |
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measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure excreted against the walls of the arteries |
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measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood due to waste products in the urea |
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is a cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood to form urine |
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abnormally slow rate of respiration. less than 10 breaths per minute |
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ecchymosis; large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin |
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bilateral orchidectomy;the surgical removal or destruction of both testicals |
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the loss of transparency of the lens that causes a progressive loss of visual clarity |
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an acute, rapidly spreading infection within the connective tissues that is characterized by malaise, swelling, warmth, and red streaks |
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precancerous lesions; the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix which can be detected by a Pap smear |
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c section; delivery of the child through an incision in the maternal abdominal and uterine walls |
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caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis is the most reported STD in the US |
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surgical removal of gallbladder |
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surgical suturing of the gall bladder |
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surgical cutting of the gall bladder (incision) |
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circular movement of the far end of a limb |
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slender bone that connects the manubrium of the sternum to the scapula |
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surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the ileum, at the end of the small intestine, and the outside of the abdominal wall |
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specialized form of milk that derives essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that newborns can digest |
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computed tomography (CT scan) |
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uses x rays with computer assistance to produce multiple cross sectional views of the body |
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cone biopsy; surgical removal of cone shaped specimen of tissue from the cervix |
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frontal; front half of body |
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surrounds and protects the brain |
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chronic autoimmune disorder that can occur anywhere in the digestive tract; however, it is most often found in the ileum and in the colon |
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acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough |
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undescended testicle; a developmental defect in which one or both of the testicles fall to descend into their normal position in the scrotum |
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blue discoloration of the skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood |
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cystodynia; pain in the urinary bladder |
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cystalgia; pain in the urinary bladder |
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surgical removal of the bladder |
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tooth decay or cavity; infectious disease caused by bacteria that destroy the enamel and dentin of the tooth |
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forms as soft deposits in sheltered areas near the gums and between teeth |
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corium;thick layer of living tissue directly below the epidermis |
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inability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to the antiduretic hormone |
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a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both |
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procedure to remove waste products from the blood a patient whose kidneys no longer function |
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agent that promotes sweating |
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an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract |
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farthest point from the origin |
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the increased output of urine |
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movement that moves the foot upward at the ankle |
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pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period |
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bruise; large, irregular area of purplish discoloration due to bleeding under the skin |
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serious form of preclampsia |
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extrauterine pregnancy; potentially dangerous condition in which fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus |
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noninvasive process of recording the electrical activity of the myocardium |
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process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp |
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diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation |
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nerve conduction studies; diagnostic procedure for testing and recording neuromuscular activity by electric stimulation of the nerve trunk that carries fibers to and from the muscle |
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a foreign object, such as blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor that is circulating in the blood |
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vomitting; reflex ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth |
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inflammation of the brain |
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inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
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inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix |
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inner layer of the uterus, consists of specialized epithelial mucosa that is rich in blood vessels |
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involuntary discharge of urine |
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outermost layer of the skin |
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swelling of the testicles |
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located above the stomach |
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surgical suturing to repair an epistiotomy |
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surgical incision made through the perineum to enlarge the vaginal orifice to prevent tearing of the tissues as the infant moves out of the birth canal |
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congenital abnormality of the urethral opening |
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nose bleed; bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury, excessive use of blood thinners, or bleeding disorders |
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develops and maintains the female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle |
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an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit |
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uterine tubes; extend from the upper end of the uterus to a point near, but not attached to an ovary |
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use of an electronic device to record the fetal heart rate and the maternal uterine contractions during labor |
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groove or crack like sore of the skin |
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decreases an angle; bending a joint |
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visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x ray images on a luminous florescent screen |
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coronal; front part of body |
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simple parasitic organism |
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stores bile and releases it to the small intestine as needed |
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nerve center made up of a cluster of nerve cell bodies outside the central nervous system |
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surgical creation of an opening in the stomach |
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itch, and the appearance of sores caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 |
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earliest stage of periodontal disease, and the inflammation only affects the gums |
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group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that cause damage to the retinal nerve fibers and the optic nerve |
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autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism; goiter |
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myocardial infarction; occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup |
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benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels |
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percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells |
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slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body |
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total paralyusis afecting only one side of the body |
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condition of an inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the spleen |
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coughing up of blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchiole tubes as the result of pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage |
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bleed; occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks |
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horizontal recumbent (supine) |
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patient is lying on the back with the face up |
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human imunodificiency virus |
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transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids |
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dilation of one or both kidneys |
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characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones |
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extreme persistant vomitting that can cause dehydration |
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abnormally increased muscle function or activity |
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elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood |
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presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine |
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excessive tone of the skeletal muscles |
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low levels of calcium in the blood |
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deficient secretion of any gland, especially an endocrine gland |
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abnormally decreased muscle function or activity |
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low levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood |
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small amount of menstrual flow during a shortened regular menstrual period |
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low levels of protein in the blood |
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a birth (congenital) defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside, rather than at the end, of the penis. |
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surgical opening of the ileum |
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inhalation administration |
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vapors and gases taken in through the nose or mouth and absorbed into the bloodstream though the lungs |
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inflamation of bladder wall |
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a test that uses X-rays and a special dye to help assess the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. |
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artery to the brain is blocked |
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intravenous pyelogram; radiographic study of kidneys and ureters |
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surgical opening into the jejunum |
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patient lying face down with hips bent so that the knees and chest rest on the table |
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kidney, ureters, bladder; first plate of the abdomen |
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a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture |
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left hypochondriac region |
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any abnormality in the tissue of an organism |
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are patches on the tongue, in the mouth, or on the inside of the cheek that occur in response to long-term irritation. |
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A “lipid panel” is taken when cholesterol levels in the blood are tested. |
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medical procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter |
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is the vaginal discharge for the first fortnight during puerperium, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue |
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medical term used to describe an inward curvature of a portion of the lumbar and cervical vertebral column |
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eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision |
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) |
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uses magnetic signals to create image "slices" of the human body. |
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any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes |
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A breast infection is an infection in the tissue of the breast. |
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plastic surgery of the meatus |
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a form of penile modification in which the underside of the glans is split |
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earliest stools of an infant |
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is a blood disorder in which there is anemia with larger-than-normal red blood cells. |
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when a woman ends her periods |
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health condition where the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects with age |
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giving birth more than one time |
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an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system |
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a group of inherited disorders that involve muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time. |
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inflammation of the spinal cord |
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inflammation of the cardiac muscle |
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condition of being immune |
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relating to newborn child |
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inflammation of the kidneys |
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surgical removal of stones in the kidney |
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freeing of kidney from adhesions |
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Each of the functional units in the kidney, consisting of a glomerulus and its associated tubule. |
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surgical fixation of floating kidney |
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an abnormal condition in which the kidney drops down into the pelvis when the patient stands up. |
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a malignant neoplasm of nerve tissue and fibrous tissue and connective tissue. |
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excessive urination at night |
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an instance of bleeding from the nose |
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nuclear scan (scintigram) |
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a woman who has never given birth |
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Rapid involuntary movements of the eyes. |
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The bony prominence of the elbow, on the upper end of the ulna. |
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abnormally light or infrequent menstruation |
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production of small amounts of urine |
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surgical removal of one or both ovaries |
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an instrument for inspecting the retina and other parts of the eye |
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inflammation of testicles |
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A malignant tumor of bone in which there is a proliferation of osteoblasts |
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used to see the outer ear |
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A hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts |
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inflammation of the pancreas |
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ureathra opens on one side of the penis |
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Parenteral is a route of administration that involves piercing the skin or mucous membrane. |
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a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination. |
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procedure that removes fluid from around the heart |
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inflammation around the heart |
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around the time of menopause |
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inflammation of peritoneum |
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area between anus and the scrotum or vulva |
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inflammation of the veins |
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pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus |
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is a breathing (respiratory) condition in which there is an infection of the lung. |
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polycystic kidney disease |
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disorder passed down through families in which many cysts form in the kidneys, causing them to become enlarged. |
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pertaining to the back and front |
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when a pregnant woman develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine |
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a physiological test to determine whether a woman is pregnant |
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pregnancy-induced hypertension |
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high blood pressure due to pregancy |
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premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
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is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension before menstruation. |
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foreskin at the head of the penis |
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difficult to see objects close up |
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painful long lasting erection |
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giving birth for the first time |
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horemone replacement therapy used in women past menopause and have not had a hysterectomy |
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test used to assess the cloting ability of blood |
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PSA (prostate specific antigen) |
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protein manufactured exclusively by the prostate gland |
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rate at which the heart beats |
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inflammation of renal pelvis |
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Inflammation of the substance of the kidney as a result of bacterial infection. |
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reconstruction of renal pelvis |
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paralized, all four extremeties |
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producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light |
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delivery of medication through rectum |
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abdominal pain caused by kidney stones |
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the cortex of the kidney containing the glomeruli and the convoluted tubules. |
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Disease of the retina that results in impairment or loss of vision |
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radiography of urinary tract |
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act of rotatiing around an axis |
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denoting front and back of skull |
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inflammation of fallopian tubes |
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image of internal part of the body |
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abnormal curving of the spine |
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red blood cells form and abnormal crescent shape |
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inflammation of spinal joint |
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cancroid; common form of skin cancer |
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instrument used to listen to the heart or breathing |
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condition of having a squint |
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hypodermis. lower most level of integrumentary system |
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sublingual administration |
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rotation of palms so that they will face upward |
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A chronic bacterial disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. |
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abnormally rapid breathing |
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A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, |
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instrument used to measure temperature |
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measures total amount of hemoglovin in blood |
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an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine. |
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An infection caused by parasitic trichomonads (genus Trichomonas), chiefly affecting the urinary tract, vagina, or digestive system. |
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A surgical procedure for female sterilization that involves severing and tying the fallopian tubes. |
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A membrane forming part of the organ of hearing, which vibrates in response to sound waves. |
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drainage of fluid from the middle ear by using a small-gauge needle to puncture the tympanic membrane, |
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Sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, particularly as used in medical imaging |
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The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder or cloaca. |
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repairative surgery to one or both ureters |
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abnormal narrowing of ureters |
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The duct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder, and which in male vertebrates also conveys semen |
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inflammation of the urethra |
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abnormal discharge from urethra |
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abnormal narrowing of urethra |
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creation of an outlet for a ureter or kidney |
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holding urine in the bladder |
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The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals. |
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inflammation of the vagina |
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carry blood toward the heart |
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severly abnormal heart rhythm that can be life threatening |
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greasy deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth |
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inflammation of the vulva |
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used to identify specific amino acid sequences in proteins |
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white blood cell differential |
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percent of different types of white blood cells in the blood |
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