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Written Knowledge Exam 1
Written knowledge test 1
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12/06/2010

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plasma
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the liquid part of blood or lymph, as distinguished from the suspended elements
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apprise
Definition
to give notice to; inform; advise
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-algia
Definition
pain (suffix)
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a fortiori
Definition
with even stronger reason

applies to a situation in which if one thing is true then it can be inferred tht a seccond thing is even certainly more true.

If Abel is too young to be administratore, then his younger brother is certainly too young
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ad infinitum
Definition
continue forever; to infinity; without limit
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albinic
Definition
inherited, present at birth; characterized by lack of pigment in skin
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analgesic
Definition
a remedy that relieves or allays pain
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animus furandi
Definition
the intention to steal
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anorexia
Definition
eating disorder; reduced appetite or total aversion to food
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anteroposterior
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from front to back; when chest x-ray taken: back against film plate and x-ray machine in front of patient
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bailiwick
Definition
the district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction
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blase
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apathetic to pleasure or excitement
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clinical observation
Definition
gathering data by observing behavior
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cyanosis
Definition
a bluish color of the skin and the mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
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decadence
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the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay
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dorsal
Definition
situated at the back or dorsum
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Dupuytren's contracture
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fixed flexion contracture of the hand where fingers bend towards palm and cannot be straightened

 

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empyema
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a collection of pus in a body cavity, esp. the pleural cavity
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hemoglobin
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the oxygen-carrying pogment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues
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hydrophobia
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an irrational fear of water
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lordosis
Definition
inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column; swayback; makes buttocks appear prominent
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malice aforethought
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the predetermination to commit an unlawful act, esp. to kill or seriously injure
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myelogram
Definition
an x-ray photograph of the spinal cord, following administration of a radiopaque substance into the spinal subarachnoid space
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non compos mentis
Definition
not of sound mind; mentally incapable of managing one's affairs
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numismatist
Definition
coin collector
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nunc pro tunc
Definition
applies retroactively to correct an earlier ruling

"Now for then"
when a party forgets to file papers for a divorce so divorce isn't final, then one party remarries causing an issue, order grants divorce retroactive to earlier date
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otolaryngologist
Definition
ear, nose, throat, and head doctor
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palate
Definition
the roof of the mouth separating mouth from nasal cavity
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questions of fact
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a question must be answered by reference to facts of evidence and inferences arising from those facts
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recidivist
Definition
the chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal or antisocial behavior patterns
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res ipsa loquitor
Definition
the thing or matter speaks for itself
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res judicata
Definition
a case that has been decided
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riparian
Definition
green, vegetated areas on each side of streams and rivers
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roentgenologist
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radiologist
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Romberg
Definition
neurological test to detect poor balance
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Rorschach test
Definition
psychological tst in which subjects' perceptions of inkblot are recorded then analyzed using psychological interpretation
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sine die
Definition
without a day specified for a future meeting
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sine qua non
Definition
a condition without which it could not be
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sprain
Definition
a violent straining or wrenching of the parts around a joint without dislocation
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stare decisis
Definition
the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to insure certainty, consistency and stability in the administration of justice with departure from precedent permitted for compelling reasons
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superficial
Definition
on surface or shallow
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vomica
Definition
a cavity, usually in the lungs, containing pus
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xerotic
Definition
dryness; dehydration of skin
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abate
Definition
a lessening, a reduction, a complete termination
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abatement
Definition
making less or destroying, a reduction of claims
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abet
Definition
to knowingly assist another in the commission of a crime
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ab extra
Definition
from outside
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abstract
Definition

a condensed form of a record. The summary of the essential points of a court record.

 

a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject or discipline

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abut
Definition
to touch along a border, to adjoin
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accomplise
Definition
a person who contributes to or aids in the commission of an unlawful act, a partner in guilt in a crime
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accretion
Definition
growth in size by addition or accumulation
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accuse
Definition
to charge with or declare to have committed a crime
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acknowledgment
Definition
certificate of a notary public that a person has appeared before him and declared the document to be a genuine statement and that the person who signed the instrument is in fact the person named therein; and that he or she did sign it.
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acquit
Definition
to release, absolve, or discharge from an obligation or liability, certify innocence
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actio in pais
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an action handled out of court, done by persons on their own, rather than in court.
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actio in personam
Definition
personal actions done or directed against or with reference to a specific person
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action in rem
Definition
action against the thing. And action started to affect a specific item or several items of property
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Act of God
Definition
cannot sue for damages caused by a disaster that occurs as a result of natural causes unaided by any human action
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Ad damnum clause
Definition
amount of damages demanded. A particular clause in a complaint that states the plaintiff's damages
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addendum
Definition
a thing to be added, appendix, supplement
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ad diem
Definition
at the day
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adduce
Definition
to offer as proof, to present
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ad faciendum
Definition
to do
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ad hoc
Definition
for this. for this special purpose, may be temporary
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ad idem
Definition
to the same point or effect, in agreement
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ad infinitum
Definition
without limit, indefinitely or into the unforeseeable
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ad interim
Definition
during a period of time, between now and its end
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adjudge
Definition
to decide, settle, or decree, when a court decides on a matter judicially
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adjudication
Definition
the giving or pronouncement of a judgment or decree in a cause
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ad libitum
Definition
at the pleasure of, at will, at liberty
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ad litem
Definition
for the lawsuit. for the purposes of the suit being prosecuted
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admonish
Definition
to warn and caustion against specific faults
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ad valorem
Definition
according to value; taxes based upon the value of the thing being taxed.
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adversary
Definition
an opponent in a legal controversy. the opposing party
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advisory jury
Definition
a jury answering framed questions of fact
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affiant
Definition
the maker of an affidavit or deposition under oath
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affirm
Definition
a witness who for religious or personal reasons does not wish to be sworn may affirm testimony is truthful
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allegation
Definition
an assertion without proof
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alford plea
Definition
the defendant pleads guilty, but does not admit committing the crime.
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alias
Definition
another name, an assumed name
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alias dictus
Definition
otherwise call. The full term describing people who assume false names
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alibi
Definition
a physical circumstance involving a physical impossibility of the guilt of the accused.
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aliunde
Definition
from another source; from the outside
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allocution
Definition
court's formal inquiry of the prisoner as to whether he has any legal cause to show why jugment should not be pronounced against him on a verdict of conviction
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ambiguous
Definition
having more than one meaning
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ambulatory instrument
Definition
an instrument subject to change
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amicus curiae
Definition
a friend of the court
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ancillary
Definition
supporting, attendant upon
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animus furandi
Definition
intention to steal
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animus revocandi
Definition
the intention to revoke
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animus testandi
Definition
the intention to make a will.
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annotations
Definition
case summaries that are not official but follow and explain statutes printed
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annulment
Definition
declaration by a court that two people are not married and that no marriage ever existed between them
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answer
Definition
paper containing defendant's statement of defense
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appellant
Definition
party initiating the appeal; loser of first trial
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appellee
Definition
party ina cause against whom an appeal has been taken. winner of first trial; also called respondent.
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a posteriori
Definition
from the most recent point of view; ascertaining truty by means of actual experience or observation.
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a priori
Definition
involves deductive reasoning

requiring no evidence for its validation or support
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a retro
Definition

from the back, in arrears

 

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arraignment
Definition
calling a defendant to answer the charge against him
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