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Chapter 3
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10/07/2014

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Acute
Definition
Sharp, sudden, and intense for a short period of time
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Adenocarcinoma
Definition
Cancerous tumor derived from glandular cells
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amniocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion
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anastomosis
Definition
New surgical connection between two previously unconnected bowel parts, vessels, or ducts
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angioplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a blood vessel
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angiography
Definition
X-ray recording of blood vessels after contrast is injected
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arteriosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of the arteries
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arthralgia
Definition
Pain in a joint
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arthropathy
Definition
Disease of a joint
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atherosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of plaque in the arteries
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axillary
Definition
Pertaining to the armpit or underarm
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bronchitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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bronchoscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the bronchial tubes by passing an endoscope through the trachea into the bronchi
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carcinoma
Definition
Cancerous tumor
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cardiomegaly
Definition
Enlargement of the heart
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
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chemotherapy
Definition
Treatment with drugs often used in the treatment of cancer
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cholecystectomy
Definition
Removal of the gallbladder
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chronic
Definition
Lasting a long time
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colitis
Definition
Inflammation of the colon (large intestines)
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colostomy
Definition
Opening of the colon on the outside of the body
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colocolostomy
Definition
New surgical connection between two previously unconnected portions of the colon
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craniotomy
Definition
Incision of the skull
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cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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dialysis
Definition
Complete separation of waste from the blood when the kidneys fail
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electroencephalography
Definition
Process of recording the electricity of the brain
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encephalopathy
Definition
Disease of the brain
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erythrocytosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of red blood cells
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esophageal
Definition
Pertaining to the esophagus
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esophagitis
Definition
Inflammation of the esophagus
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Hematuria
Definition
Abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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Hemorrhage
Definition
Bursting forth of blood
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Hysterectomy
Definition
Removal of the uterus
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Infarction
Definition
Area of dead tissue caused by decrease in blood flow to that part of the body
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Inguinal
Definition
Pertaining to the groin area
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Ischemia
Definition
Deficiency of blood flow to a part of the body, caused by narrowing of blood vessels
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Laparoscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the abdomen
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Laparotomy
Definition
Incision of the abdomen
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Laryngitis
Definition
Inflammation of the larynx
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Laryngoscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the larynx
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Leukemia
Definition
Increase in malignant white blood cells in blood and bone marrow
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Leukocytosis
Definition
Slight increase in white blood cells as a responses to an infection
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Mammogram
Definition
X-ray record of the breast
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Mammography
Definition
Process of making a x-ray record of the breast
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Mammoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair (Reconstruction) of the breast
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Mastectomy
Definition
Removal of the breast
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Meningitis
Definition
Inflammation of the meninges
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Menorrhagia
Definition
Excessive bleeding from the uterus during menstruation
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Menorrhea
Definition
Normal discharge of blood during menstruation
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Myalgia
Definition
Pain in a muscle or muscles
Term
Myeloma
Definition
Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow
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Myocardial
Definition
Pertaining to the heart muscle
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Myoma
Definition
Benign Tumor of the muscle
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Myosarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the muscle
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Necrosis
Definition
Death of cells
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Nephrosis
Definition
Abnormal condition of the kidneys
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Neuralgia
Definition
Nerve Pain
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Oophorectomy
Definition
Removal of ovaries
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Otalgia
Definition
Pain in the ear
Term
Pelvic
Definition
Pertaining to the pelvis
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Peritoneal
Definition
Pertaining to the peritoneum
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Phlebitis
Definition
Inflammation of a vein
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Phlebotomy
Definition
Incision of a vein
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Pneumonia
Definition
Abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of fluid
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Pulmonary
Definition
Pertaining to the lungs
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Radiotherapy
Definition
Treatment of disease (cancer) with high-energy x-rays or particles
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Renal
Definition
Pertaining to the kidneys
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Rhinoplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Definition
Discharge from the nose
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Salpingectomy
Definition
Removal of the fallopian tube
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Septicemia
Definition
Infection of the blood
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Thoracentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid
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Tonsillectomy
Definition
Removal of the tonsils
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Tracheostomy
Definition
Opening of the trachea outside of the body
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Uremia
Definition
Excessive Urine in the blood
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Vascular
Definition
Pertaining to the blood vessels
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