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MEDT 267
Final Oral Examination
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Undergraduate 2
05/19/2009

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Bronchopeural
Definition
Pertaining to a Bronchial Tube and Pleura
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the Heart Muscle
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Cerebrovascular
Definition
Pertaining to the blood vessels of the brain/cerebrum
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Cholelithiasis
Definition
Abnormal Condition of forming gallstones
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Cryocauterization
Definition
Use of freezing cold temperature to burn and destroy tissue
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Electrocardiogram
Definition
Record of the electricity within the heart
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Electroencephalogram
Definition
Record of the electricity within the brain
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Enterocolostomy
Definition
New surgical connection between parts of the small intestine and colon; anastomosis
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Erythroleukemia
Definition
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Gastroduodenal
Definition
Pertaining to the stomach and the duodenum
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Gastroenteritis
Definition
Inflammation of the Stomach and Intestines
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Gastrojejunostomy
Definition
New surgical opening between the stomach and the jejunum; an anastomosis. The procedure is part of a gastric bypass surgery.
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Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney.
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Glossopharyngeal
Definition
Pertaining to the tongue and throat
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Hepatosplenomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the Liver and Spleen
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Idiopathic
Definition
Pertaining to unknown cause of disease
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Lymphoangiectasis
Definition
Stretching or dilation of the lymph vessels
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Myosarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of muscle tissue; a type of flesh tumor or sarcoma.
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Neuromuscular
Definition
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Osteoarthritis
Definition
Inflammation of bones and joints; Degeneration of bones and joints
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Palatopharyngoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the Palate and throat/pharynx
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Pneumothorax
Definition
Collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity between the pleura and surrounding the lungs.
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Definition
Visual (endoscopic) examination of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon.
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Pyelolithotomy
Definition
Incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis of the kidney.
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Sialadenectomy
Definition
Removal (excision) of a salivary gland
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Thrombophlebitis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein associated with formation of a thrombus or a clot.
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Venipuncture
Definition
Incision of a vein to remove blood
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Vesicoureteral
Definition
Pertaining to the urinary bladder and ureters.
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Abductor
Definition
Muscle that leads a limb away from the body.
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Achondroplasia
Definition
Inherited disorder of cartilage formation in the fetus leading to dwarfism
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Adductor
Definition
Muscle that leads a limb toward the body
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Amyotrophic
Definition
Pertaining to degeneration of muscle nerves (usually in the spinal cord and lower region of the brain)
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Anorchism
Definition
Congenital absence of one or both testicles.
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Anosmia
Definition
Loss of the sense of smell
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Anteflexion
Definition
Bending forward
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Antepartum
Definition
Before birth
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Antisepsis
Definition
Destruction of microorganisms to prevent infection
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Aphasia
Definition
Inability to speak; language function is impaired due to injury to the cerebral cortex
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Apnea
Definition
Without breathing
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Atelectasis
Definition
Collapsed lung
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Atresia
Definition
Absence of a normal opening
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Atrophy
Definition
Decrease in size of normally developed organ or tissue in the body; wasting away
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Azotemia
Definition
Excess of nitrogenous waste products in the blood; uremia
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to both or two sides.
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