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05/26/2011
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Term
accretion
 Definition
accumulation
Term
acute
 Definition
sudden
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analgesic
 Definition
pain killer
Term
aneurysm
 Definition
weak spot
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apnea
 Definition
loss of urge to breathe
Term
auditory
 Definition
rt hearing
Term
basal
 Definition
lowest survival rate
Term
benign
 Definition
non-cancerous
Term
bowel
 Definition
rt intestines
Term
cadaver
 Definition
dead human body
Term
cardiac
 Definition
rt heart
Term
cataract
 Definition
clouded lens
Term
catheter
 Definition
tube
Term
cauterize
 Definition
burning to stop bleeding
Term
colon
 Definition
rt large intestine
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coma
 Definition
unconscious state
Term
contusion
 Definition
bruise
Term
coronary
 Definition
rt heart
Term
cerebral
 Definition
rt brain
Term
chronic
 Definition
reoccurring
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dilate
 Definition
to widen
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diuretic
 Definition
increases urine production
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dys-
 Definition
bad, abnormal
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E.C.T.
 Definition
Electro Convulsive Therapy
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emetic
 Definition
makes you vomit
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epidermis
 Definition
outer layer of skin
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estrogen
 Definition
female hormone
Term
euthanasia
 Definition
mercy killing
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excise
 Definition
remove surgically
Term
EEG
 Definition
measures brain activity
Term
EKG
 Definition
measures heart activity
Term
feces
 Definition
solid waste
Term
fetal
 Definition
rt fetus
Term
fibrillation
 Definition
weak, rapid contractions
Term
fontanel
 Definition
soft spot on baby's head
Term
gastric
 Definition
rt stomach
Term
glossal
 Definition
rt tongue
Term
gingivitis
 Definition
infection of gums
Term
hemorrhage
 Definition
bleeding
Term
hepatic
 Definition
rt liver
Term
hiatus
 Definition
gap, opening
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human Immunosuppresive Virus
Term
humor
 Definition
body fluid
Term
hysterectomy
 Definition
removal of female reproductive organs
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hypertension
 Definition
high blood pressure
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hyper
 Definition
above
Term
hypo
 Definition
below
Term
gastrointestinal
 Definition
rt stomach and intestines
Term
incontinence
 Definition
loss of bladder control
Term
infarction
 Definition
blockage
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ingest
 Definition
to take into the body
Term
innocuous
 Definition
harmless
Term
in vivo
 Definition
in living tissue
Term
-itis
 Definition
infection
Term
jaundice
 Definition
yellow coloring
Term
kinesiology
 Definition
movement science
Term
latent
 Definition
inactive
Term
larynx
 Definition
voice box
Term
lactation
 Definition
milk production
Term
lesion
 Definition
wound
Term
limbic system
 Definition
emotional control
Term
lingual
 Definition
rt tongue
Term
lividity
 Definition
discoloration
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad
Term
meninges
 Definition
brain coverings
Term
mesmerism
 Definition
hypnosis
Term
microbe
 Definition
bacteria
Term
micturition
 Definition
production/elimination of urine
Term
mnemonics
 Definition
memory tricks
Term
meningitis
 Definition
infection of brain coverings
Term
morbidity
 Definition
# diseased รท # people
Term
morphine
 Definition
pain killer
Term
myelin
 Definition
nerve insulation
Term
myopia
 Definition
near-sightedness
Term
narcolepsy
 Definition
sleep disorder
Term
natal
 Definition
rt birth
Term
necrosis
 Definition
tissue death
Term
neo-
 Definition
new
Term
nephron
 Definition
kidney unit
Term
nitroglycerin
 Definition
treats angina
Term
occlude
 Definition
to block
Term
ocular
 Definition
rt eyes
Term
olfactory
 Definition
rt smell
Term
oncology
 Definition
science of cancer
Term
osteo-
 Definition
rt bones
Term
ovum
 Definition
egg
Term
palpate
 Definition
examine by touch
Term
paraplegia
 Definition
two limbs affected
Term
peri-
 Definition
outer
Term
peritonitis
 Definition
infection of abdominal lining
Term
phobia
 Definition
fear of
Term
placebo
 Definition
sugar pill
Term
PMS
 Definition
Pre Menstrual Syndrome
Term
post mortem
 Definition
autopsy
Term
prosthesis
 Definition
artificial limb
Term
psyche-
 Definition
rt mind
Term
REM
 Definition
Rapid Eye Movement
Term
reflux
 Definition
backward flow
Term
renal
 Definition
rt kidney
Term
rigor mortis
 Definition
body stiffness after death
Term
rebella
 Definition
measles
Term
sebaceous
 Definition
oil
Term
strabismus
 Definition
cross eyed
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature, Pressure, Respiration
Term
vascular
 Definition
rt vessels
Term
viable
 Definition
usable
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebro Spinal Fluid
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
PNS
 Definition
Peripheral Nervous System
Term
SIDS
 Definition
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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