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Undergraduate 1
12/06/2007

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Acroarthritis

Definition
Inflammmation of the joints of the hands and feet.
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Abnormal
Definition
Pertaining to away from the normal.
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Atherosclerosis
Definition
A condition of the arteries characterized by the buildup of fatty substances and hardening of the walls.
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Acromegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive growth hormone.
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Adenectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of a gland.
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Adenoma
Definition
A tumor of a gland.
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Adenomalacia
Definition
A softtening of a gland.
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Adenosclerosis
Definition
A conditionof hardening of a gland.
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Adenosis
Definition
Any disease condition of a gland.
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Adipose
Definition
Fatty tissue throughout the body.
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Adrenal
Definition
Pertaining to toward the kidney.
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Adrenalectomy
Definition
Surgical excision of the adrenal gland.
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Adrenopathy
Definition
Any disease of the adrenal gland.
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Adrenotropic
Definition
Pertaining to the nourishment of the adrenal glands.
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Albinism
Definition
 Absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
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Albuminuria

Definition
Presence of serum protein in the urine.
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Amblyopia
Definition
Dullness of vision.
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Amenorrhea
Definition
A lack of the monthly flow or menstruation.
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Ametropia
Definition
A defect in the refractive powers of the eye in which images fail to come to focus on the retina.
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Amniocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid.
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Anatomy
Definition
literally means to cut up;the study of the structure of an organism such as humans.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition of a lack of red blood cells.
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Anencephaly
Definition

A congenital condition in which there is a lack of development of the brain.

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Angioplasty

Definition
Surgical repair of a blood vessel or vessels.
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Angiospasm
Definition
Contraction or spasm of a blood vessel
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Anorchism
Definition
A condition in which there is a lack of one or both testes
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Anorexia
Definition
Lack of appetite.
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Antibody
Definition
A protein substance produced in the body in response to an invading foreign substance (antigen).
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Anticoagulant
Definition
An agent that works against the formation of blood clots.
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Antigen
Definition
An invading  foreign substance that induces the formation of antibodies.
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Antipyretic
Definition
Pertaining to an agent that works against ever.
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Antiseptic
Definition
pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis;putrefaction.
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Antitussive
Definition
Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing.
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Anuria
Definition

Without the formation of urine.

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Aphagia
Definition
A loss or lack of the ability to eat or swallow.
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Aphasia
Definition
A loss or lack of the ability to speak.
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Apnea
Definition
Temporary cessation of breathing.
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Aponeurosis
Definition
 A fibrous sheet of connective tissue that serves to attach muscle to bone or to other tissue.
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Apraxia
Definition
A loss or lack of the ability to use objects properly.
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Arrhythmia
Definition
A condition in which there is a lack of rhythm of the heartbeat.
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Arteriosclerosis
Definition
A condition of hardening of an artery.
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Arthralgia
Definition
Pain in joint.
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Arthrectomy
Definition

Surgical excisionof a joint.

Term
Arthritis
Definition
Inflammation of the joint.
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Arthrocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid.
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Arthrodesis
Definition
Surgical binding of a joint for immobilization.
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Arthropathy
Definition
Any joint disease.
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Arthroplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a joint.
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Aspermatism
Definition
A condition in which there is a lack of secretion of the male seed.
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Ataxia

Definition
A loss or lack of muscular coordination.
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Atelencephalia
Definition
A congenital condition of imperfect development of the brain.
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Atherosclerosis
Definition
A condition of the arteries characterized by the buildup of fatty substances and hardening of the walls.
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Atrophy
Definition
A lack of nourishment;a wasting of muscular tissue that may be caused by lack of use.
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Audiology
Definition
The study of hearing disorders.
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Audiometer
Definition
An instrument used to measure hearing.
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Audiometry
Definition
Measurement of the hearing sense.
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Aural
Definition
Pertaining to the ear.
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Autonomy
Definition
The condition of being self-gorverned; to function independently.
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Azoospermia
Definition
A condition in which there is a lack of spermatozoa in the semen.
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Bacteriuria
Definition
Presence of bacteria in the urine.
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Balanitis
Definition
Inflammation of the glands penis.
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Bartholinitis
Definition
Inflammation of Bartholinos glands.
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Biology
Definition
Study of life.
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Blepharitis
Definition

Inflammation of the edges of the eyelids.

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Blepharoptosis
Definition
A drooping of the upper eyelid(s).
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Bradycardia
Definition
A condition of slow heartbeat.
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Bronchiectasis

Definition
Dilation of the bronchi.
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Bronchitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bronchi.
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Bronchoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the bronchi.
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Bronchoscope
Definition
An instrument used to examine the bronchi.
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Buccal
Definition
Pertaining to the cheek.
Term
Bursitis
Definition
Inflammation of a bursa.
Term
Cachexia
Definition
A condition of ill health,malnutition,and wasting.
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Calciuria
Definition
Presence of calcium in the urine.
Term
Cardiodynia
Definition
Pain in the heart.
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Cardiologist
Definition
One who specailizes in the study of the heart.
Term
Cardiology
Definition
Study of the heart.
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Cardiomegaly

Definition
Enlargement of the heart.
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Cardiopulmonary
Definition
Pertaining to the heart and lungs.
Term
Cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bladder.
Term
Cystocele
Definition
A hernia of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina.
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Cystogram

 

Definition
An x-ray record of the bladder.
Term

Cystoscope

Definition
An instrument used for examination of the bladder.
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Dacryocystitis
Definition

Inflammation of the tear sac(s).

Term
Dacryoma
Definition
A tumor-like swelling caused by obstruction of the tear duct(s).
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Dentalgia
Definition
Pain in a tooth,toothache.
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Dentibuccal
Definition
Pertaining to the teeth and cheek.
Term
Dentist
Definition

Specialist in dental care.

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Dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin.
Term
Dermatologist
Definition
Specialist of the skin.
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Dermatology

Definition
the study of the skin.
Term
Dermatome
Definition
An instrument used to cut the skin for graffing.
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