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| the process whereby the eyes make adjustments for seeing objects at various distances |
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| abnormal enlargement of the extremeties that is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty |
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| regulate electrolyte levels, influence metabolism, and respond to stress |
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| is the process by which sound waves enter the ear through the pinna. These waves then travel down the external auditory canal and strike the tympanic membrane between the outer and middle ear. |
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| Aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body. |
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| Is located weak spot, or balloon-like enlargement, or the wall of an artery. the rupture of an aneurysm can be fatal because of the rapid loss of blood. |
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| is a condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. These episodes are due to ischemia of the heart muscle. |
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| is the process of producing a raidographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible. |
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| slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming |
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| which is the largest blood vessel in the body, is the main trunk of the arterial system and begins from the left ventricle of the heart |
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| is the condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea |
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| is hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque on the interior walls of the arteries. |
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| is an abnormally slow resting heart rate. this term is usually applied to rates greater than 100 beats per minutes. |
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| occurs when the normal rhythmic contraction of the atria are replaced by rapid irregular twitching of the muscular heart wall. this condition causes an irregular and quivering action of the atria. |
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| is the use of an audiometer to measure hearing acuity. |
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| automated external defibrillor |
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| is designed for use by nonprofessionals in emergency situations when defibrillation is required. this piece of equipment automaticlly samples the electrical rhythms of the heart and, if necessary, externally shocks the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm. |
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| is an inflammation of the lining of valves of the heart caused by the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream |
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| works with the parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues. |
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| permit the exchange of nutrients and waste product between the blood and the cells |
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| is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart |
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| is the abnormal enlargement of the heart that is frequently association with heart failure when the heart enlarges in an effort to compensate for the loss of its pumping ability |
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| cardiopulmonary reuscitation |
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| is an emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression |
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| is the opaque middle layer of the eyeball that contains many blood vessels and provides the blood supply for the entire eye. |
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| this is a chronic condition in which the heart is unable to pump out all of the blood that it receives. |
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| is the transparent mucous membrane that lines the underside of each eyelid and continues to form a protective covering over the exposed surface of the eyeball |
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| pinkeye; is an inflammation of the conjuctiva that is usually caused by an infection or allergy |
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| is the transparent outer surface of the eye covering the iris and pupil. it is the primary structure focusing light rays entering the eye |
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| coronary artery bypassing grafting |
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| bypass surgery; in this surgery, which requires opening the chest, a piece of vein from the leg or chest is implanted on the heart to replace a block coronry artery and to improve the flow of blood to the heart |
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| are the steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. the same term describes synthetically produced equivalents that are administered as medications |
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| is a congenital form of hypothyroidism. if treatment is not started soon after birth, cretinism causes arrested physical and mental development |
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| is caused by prolonged exposure to high levela of cortisol. the symptoms include a a rounded or "moon face" |
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| is the use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm |
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| is caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond appropriately to this hormone |
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| is a group of metabolic disoreders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion |
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| is caused by very high blood sugar |
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| which occurs when the ventricles are relaxed is the lowest pressure against the walls of an artery |
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| is the images of a single object |
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| is adminstered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and water. these medications are adminstered to treat hypertension and heart failure by reducing the amount of fluid circulating in the blood |
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| is difficult or painful urination this condition if frequently associated with urinary tract infections. |
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| the eversion of the edge of an eyelid |
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| noninvasive process of recording the electrical activity of the myocardium |
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| the salts that conduct electricity and are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood |
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| any foreign matter circulating in the blood that can become lodged and block the blood vessel |
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| an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
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| consists of epithelial tissue; the inner lining of the heart |
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| the inversion of the edge of an eyelid |
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| external layer of the heart and the inner layer of the pericardium |
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| cross eyes; strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of one or both eyes |
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| develops and maintains the female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle |
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| auditory tubes; narrow tubes that lead from the middle ear to the nasal cavity and the throat |
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| an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit |
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| also known as walleye; is strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other |
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| transmits sound waves from the pinna to the tympanic membrane |
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| clotting proteins found in plasma. |
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| follicle stimulating hormone |
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| in the female, stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova (eggs). In the male, stimulates the production of sperm |
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| reproductive cell. sperm in men. ova in women |
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| form of diabetes melitius that occurs during some pregnancies |
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| abnormal overgrowth of the entire body that is caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone before puberty |
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| a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that cause damage to the retinal nerve fibers and the optic nerve |
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| increases level of glucose in the bloodstream |
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| hormone that stimulates the gonads |
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| autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyrodism, is characterized by goiter/and or exphthalmos |
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| regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues |
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| physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues |
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| blindness in one half of the visual field |
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| iron overload disease; genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron |
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| iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes |
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| pertaining to breaking down of red blood cells |
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| a specialist in the study of the organization of tissues at all levels |
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| process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment |
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| chemical messengers that are secreted by endocrine glands and have specialized functions in regulating the activities of specific cells, organs, or both |
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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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| abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood |
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| the condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the bloodstream |
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| elevated levels of cholesterol and other fatty substances in the blood |
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| farsightedness, a defect in which light ray focus beyond the retina |
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| higher than normal blood pressure |
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| thyrotoxicosis; imbalance of metabolism caused by overproduction of thyroid hormones |
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| abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones |
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| lower than normal blood pressure |
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| regulates the transport of glucose to the body cells and stimulates the conversion of excess glucose to glycogen for storage |
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| a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart |
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| stimulates and maintains the secretion of breast milk |
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| crystaline lens; clear, flexible, curved structure that focuses images on the retina |
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| gradually progressive condition in which the macula at the center of the retina is damaged, resulting in the loss of central vision, but not in total blindness |
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| very high blood pressure that may result in death or damage to organs |
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| melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
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| increases the production of melanin in melanocytes, thereby causing darkening the pigmentation of the skin |
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| influences the sleep-wake cycles |
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| includes all of the processes involved in the bodys use of nutrients |
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| color blindness; inablilty to distinguish colors |
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| heart attack;total blockage of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup |
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| an inflammation of the myocardium |
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| form the muscular walls of the heart |
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| nearsightedness; a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina |
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| surgical incision in the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes |
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| adult hyperthyroidism; caused by extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion |
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| night blindness; a condition in which an individual with normal daytime vision has difuculty seeing at night |
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| an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball that can be congenital or caused by neruological injury or drug use |
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| inflammation of the external auditory canal |
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| inflammation of the inner ear |
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| inflammation of the middle ear |
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| swimmers ear; fungal infection of the external auditory canal |
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| surgical repair of the pinna of the ear |
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| the ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear, resulting in a conductive hearing loss |
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| stimulates uterine contractions during child birth. it also causes milk to flow from the mammary glands after childbirth |
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| electronic device used to regulate heartbeat |
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| a pounding or racing heart |
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| secretes digestive juices and enzymes into small intestine as needed |
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| works with calcitonin to regulate calcium levels in the blood and tissues |
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| surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands, is performed to control hyperparathyroidism |
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| specializes in the laboratory analysis of tissue samples to confirm or establish a diagnosis |
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| an inflammation of the pericardium that causes an accumulation of fluid within the pericardial sac |
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| double walled membranous sac that encloses the heart |
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| influences the sleep wake cycle |
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| surgical removal of the pineal gland |
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| tumor of the pineal gland that can disrupt the production of melatonin |
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| secrete hormones that control the activity of the other endocrine glands |
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| scaly, solid raised area of closely spaced papules |
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| smallest formed elements of the blood. help clot |
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| blood pressure higher than normal but not elevated enough to be called hypertension. |
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| gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages |
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| condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging |
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| stimulates and maintains the secretion of breast milk in the mother after childbirth |
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| clotting proteins found in plasma |
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| the black circular opening in the center of the iris that permits light to enter the eye |
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| refractive power; the ability of the lens to bend light rays so they focus on the retina. |
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| sensitive innermost layer that lines the posterior segment of the eye. |
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| white of the eye; maintains the shape of the eye and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue. |
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| an inflammation of the sclera |
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| blind spot; an abnormal area of absent or depressed vision surrounded by an area of normal vision |
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| secondary sex characteristics |
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| features that distinguish between the two sexes |
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| contain endo lymph and sensitive hair like cells. help maintain equilibrium |
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| blood poisioning; systemic condition caused by the spread of microorganisms and their toxins via the circulating blood |
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| any one of the large number of hormone-like substances secreted by endocrine glands or artificially produced as medications to relieve swelling and inflammation in conditions such as asthma |
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| disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly because the eye muscles are unable to focus together |
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| transports blood from the upper portion of the body to the heart |
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| stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics |
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| clot busting drug; dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up |
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| abnormal condition of having a thrombus |
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| blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or vein |
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| secretes the endocrine thymosin that aids in the maturation of T lymphocytes for use by the immune system |
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| stimulates metabolism,growth, and the activity of the nervous system |
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| abnormal enlargement of the thyroid |
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| the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence of corresponding external sound |
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| measurement of intraocular pressure |
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| surgical correction of a damaged middle ear, either to cure chronic inflammation or to restore function |
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| pediatric ear tubes; tiny ventilating tubes placed through the eardrum to provide ongoing drainage for fluids and to relieve pressure that can build up after childhood ear infections |
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| insulin resistant disorder |
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| causes blood vessels to expand |
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| return blood from all body parts to the heart |
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| slow heart beat that begins in the ventricles |
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| v fib; rapid irregular and useless contractions of the ventricles. |
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| sense of whirling, dizziness, and loss of balance, that is often combined with nausea and vomiting |
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| the ability to distinguish object details and shape at a distance |
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| perimetry; performed to determine losses in peripheral vision. |
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| drying of eye surfaces including the conjunctiva |
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