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Abrasion
Injury to the integrity of the skin resulting in skin loss
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Abrupt
Describes a sudden change that occurs without warning
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Abscess
Pus forming a pocket
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Abstain
The deliberate effort to refrain from an action, such as drinking alcohol or eating junk food
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Acapnia
Low level of carbon dioxide in the blood
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Acne
Inflammation of the skin related to glands and hair
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Adenoiditis
Inflammation of the adenoids
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Adhere
The process of binding one thing to another using glue, tape, or another agent; refers to the action of maintaining loyalty or support
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Adverse
In a contrary fashion; can cause harm; may also refer to something that is in opposition to one's interest
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Amenorrhea
No menstrual discharge
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Annual
The duration of a single year; an occurrence that takes place once each year
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Anorchism
Absence of testis
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Anoxia
Deficiency of oxygen
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Anterior
Frontal position
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Anteroposterior
Frontal to back positioning
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Anuria
No urine production
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Apply
To put something into use
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Atelectasis
Abnormal expansion of a lung
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Audible
Capable of being heard
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Azoturia
Elevated and excessive level of nitrogen substrates and urea in the urine
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Balanitis
Inflammation of the penis
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Balanorrhea
Elevated discharge of the penis
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Bilateral
Having two sides; may refer to something that affects both sides of the human body
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Biopsy
Removal of tissue for evaluation purposes
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Bronchogram
X-ray of the bronchi
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Bronchography
The taking of the bronchi X-ray
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Carbuncle
Skin disease associated with boils
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Carcinogen
Cancer causing agent
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Carcinoma
Malignant tumor
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Caudal
Related to tail position
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Cease
To bring about a gradual end; refers to something that dies out or becomes extinct
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Cellulitis
Inflammation of connective tissue, associated with infection and fever
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Cephalic
Related to head position
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Cervicectomy
Removal of the cervix
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Colpoplasty
Repair of the vagina
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Colposcope
Device used to explore the vagina and cervix with visual examination
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Compensatory
An equivalent; the action of making a payment that serves as a counterbalance for another action
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Comply
To carry out the wishes of another person; to perform in the manner prescribed by law
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Concave
A surface that is rounded inward like a bowl; surface that is arched or curved
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Concise
Straightforward and to the point; absent of all excessive detail
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Consistency
The agreement of each of the parts that constitute a whole
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Constrict
To make something narrow by squeezing or compressing
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Contingent
Something that may happen; may also refer to something that is dependent upon or conditioned by something else
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Contour
The line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
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Contraindiction
The presence of a symptom or condition that will make a specific treatment inadvisable
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Contusion
Bruising of tissue with no loss of skin integrity
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Cyanosis
Bluish color of the skin related to poor blood supply
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Cystogram
X-ray of the bladder
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Cystoscope
Device used for inspection of the bladder
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Cystoscopy
Examination of the bladder by vision
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Cytogenic
Related to the creation of cells
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Cytology
Study of cellular biology
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Cytoplasm
Element inside the cell
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Debridement
Removal of necrotic tissue from a wound
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Decubitus Ulcer
Wound related to a bedsore
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Deficit
A lack in a amount of quality of something, such as money or rainfall
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Depress
To press down; the lessening of activity or strength; an action in which something moves to a lower position
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Depth
A quality of being complete and thorough
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Dermatitis
Inflammation of the dermis
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Dermatoconisis
Aberrant condition of the epidermis created by dust
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Dermatofibroma
Skin tumor caused by fibrous cells
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Dermatologist
Doctor that focuses on skin condition/ treatment
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Dermatology
Study of skin
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Dermatome
Surgical device for skin surgery
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Dermatoplasty
Surgery involving the skin
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Deteriorating
To make inferior in quality; to diminish in function or condition
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Diagnosis
Determining the dysfunction/disease
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Diameter
The length of a line that passes through the body of an object
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Dilate
To enlarge, extend, or widen; to become wide like the pupil of the eye
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Dilute
To make a substance thinner or less potent; diminish in flavor or intensity
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Discrete
A separate entity; unique and separate from other things
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Distal
Away from a point of orgin
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Distended
Something that has been enlarged by the force of internal pressure
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Distinct
Something that the eye or mind can easily separate from something else; something that is notable in its difference from other things
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Dorsal
Related to rear position
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Dyspareunia
Painful sexual intercourse
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Dysphonia
Trouble with speaking
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Dysplasia
Aberrant development
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Dyspnea
Breathing complications
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Dysuria
Painful urination
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Elevate
To lift or make something higher; to lift in rank or title
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Endogenous
The growth from a deep tissue; refers to conditions that arise from factors that are internal to an organism
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Endoscopy
Inspection of a body cavity with visual examination
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Enuresis
Uncontrollable urination
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Epidermal
Related to the skin
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Epididymitis
Inflammation of the the epididymis
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Epithelial
Related to epithelium tissue
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Epithelioma
Tumor made of skin cells
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Erythema
Redness in a appearance
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Erythrocyte
Red blood cell
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Erythrocytosis
Elevated red blood cell count
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Erythroderma
Redness of the skin
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Etiology
Study of disease relationships/ orgin
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Exacerbate
To cause something to become more intense in nature; especially an increase in violence or severity
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Excess
Surpassing usual limitations; unnecessary indulgence
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Exogenous
The growth from superficial or shallow tissue; refers to conditions caused by factors that are external to an organism
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Expand
To open or unfold; refers to an increase in number, size, or scope; may refer to the expression of an idea greater than depth
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Exposure
Being subject to a condition or influence; making a secret fact known publicly
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External
Being outside the human body; existing outside the confines of a specific space or institution
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Fatal
something that may cause death: relating to fate or proceeding in a manner that follows a fixed sequence of events
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Fatigue
The state of tiredness brought on by labor, exertion, or stress, the tendency of a specified material to break under stress
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Fibroma
Tumor made of fibrous cells
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Fibrosarcoma
Malignant tumor made of fibrous cells
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Fissure
Crack in the skins integrity
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Flaccid
The state of not being firm; lacking vigor, force, or youthful firmness
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Flush
To chase from a place of concealment; forcing one substance out of a space by introducing another substance
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Gaping
Something that is wide open and exposed
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Gender
The behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits that are associated with a specific sex
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Hepatosalpinx
Fallopian tube with blood present
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Hidradenitis
Inflammation of sweat glands
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Histology
Study of tissues in nature
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HIV
Retrovirus that causes aids
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Hydration
The taking up of elements with the aid of water; the constant supply of water or fluids
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Hydrosalpinx
Water in the fallopian tube
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Hygiene
The science of health-inducing practices; the condition or practice of activities that can maintain physical health
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Hymenectomy
Removal of the hypmen
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Hyperplasia
Elevated number of cells
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Hypocapnia
Decreased level of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
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Hypodermic
Related to underneath the skin
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hypoplasia
Decreased number of cells required for normal organ development
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Hypoxemia
limited oxygen in the bloodstream
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Hysteropexy
Fixation of the uterus
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Iatrology
Study of medicine
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impaired
A condition in which one cannot perform or function properly; often refers to a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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Impending
Hanging over head threateningly; bound to occur in the near future
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Incidence
The arrival of something at a surface; something that occurs or affects something else induration-firm point or points, possibly in the periwound erea
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Inferior
Below a point of origin
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Inflamed
To incite an intensely emotion state;also refers to something that has been set on fire
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Ingest
To take into ones mouth for digestion
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Initiate
To cause something to begin or to set events in motion; as initiation can also refer to the process through which a person is allowed entry into a club or organization
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Insidious
Something or someone that is enticing but dangerous; slow- developing dangerousness
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Intact
Something that remains whole or untouched by destructive forces;having no relevent part removed or altered
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Internal
Things inside the body or the mind; something that exist within the limits and confines of something else
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Invasive
Tending to spread or infringe upon something; may also refer to something that will enter the human body
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Karyocyte
Cellular unit with a nucleus
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Keloid
Scar tissue that has exhibited excessive growth
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Keratogenic
Creation of horny like tissue appearance
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Labile
Unstable; constantly undergoing a chemical or physical change or breakdown
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Laceration
Wound with irregular borders, knife like appearance
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Latent
Not presently active but with the potential to become active
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Lateral
Opposite of medial, related to point of origin
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Leiomyoma
Tumor made of smooth muscle cells
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Leiomyosarcoma
Malignant tumor made of smooth muscle cells
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Lethargic
Sluggish, indifferent, or apathetic
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Leukocyte
White blood cell
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Leukocytosis
Elevated white blood cell count
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Lipoid
Fat like substance
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Lipoma
Tumor composed of fat
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Liposarcoma
Malignant tumor made of fat cells
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Lithotripsy
Crushing of a stone
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Mammogram
X-ray of the breast
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Mammoplasty
Repair of the breast
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Mammotome
Device used to cut breast tissue
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Manifestation
The act of becoming outwardly visible; can refer to the occult phenomenon of a supernatural materialization
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Mastitis
Inflammation of breast tissue
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Mastectomy
Removal of a breast
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Mastoptosis
Drooping breast
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Menarche
Start of menstruation
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Menometrorrhagia
Flow of blood during menstruation, and between cycles
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Melanocarcinoma
Malignant black tumor
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Melanoma
Tumor of the epithelial tissue
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Metastasis
Progression of a disease between organs, uncontrollable
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Metrorrhea
Uterus discharge that is excessive
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Micturate
Voiding or urination
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Myometritis
Inflammation of the uterine tissue
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Myopathy
Muscular disease
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Necrosis
Cellular death, often resulting in black, dead tissue
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Neopathy
New-sprung disease
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Nephrectomy
Removal of the kidney
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Nephrogram
X-ray of the kidney
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Nephrolysis
Kidney separation
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Nephropexy
Fixation of the kidney
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Nephromegaly
Kidney enlargement
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Nephroptosis
Sagging kidney
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Nephrostomy
Creating an opening to the kidney
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Neuroma
Tumor involving nerves
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Nocturia
Urination at night
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Nutrient
Something that provides nourishment
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Occulded
Closed or blocked off
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Oligomenorrhea
Limited menstrual discharge
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Ominous
Exhibiting an omen; refers to something evil or disastrous that appears likely to occur
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Oncology
Study of tumor like tissue
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Onychectomy
Removal of a nail
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Onychomycosis
Fungal condition in the nail
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Onychophagia
Eating your nails
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Onychoprytosis
Ingrown nail
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Oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary
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Oophoritis
Inflammation of the ovary
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Orchidectomy
Removal of both or one testis
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Orchidotomy
Incision made into the testis
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Orchiepididymitis
Inflammation of the epididymis and testis
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Orchioplasty
Repair of the testis
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Orchitis
Inflammation of the testicle
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Overt
Something that is openly displayed or obvious
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Oximeter
A device used to measure oxygen saturation of the blood
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Pachyderma
Increased thickness of the skin
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Parameter
A limit or boundary; in math, it is an arbitrary value that is used to describe a statistical population
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Paroxysmal
Characterized by a sudden fit or attack of symptoms; may be a sudden emotion or uncontrollable action
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Pathogenic
Disease causing
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Pathologist
Individual who studies pathology
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Pediculosis
Condition of lice
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Percutaneous
Penetrating the skin
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Pleuitis
Inflammation of the pleura
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Pneumatocele
Hernia associated with the lung
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Pneumoconiosis
Dust in the lung's condition
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Pneumonia
Disease of the lung related to infection
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Pneumothorax
Air in the chest resulting in the collapse of a lung
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Posterior
Related to the rear/ back position
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Potent
Able to copulate as a male; refers to something this is chemically or medically effective
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Potential
Having the possibility of becoming reality
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Precaution
The act of taking care in advance; refers to measures taken in advance in order to prevent harm
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Precipitous
Very steep or difficult to climb or overcome
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Predispose
To dispose in advance of or to make susceptible to
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Preexisting
The state of existing before or previous to something else
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Primary
First in order; a rank of importance
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Priority
The state of being before; coming first in order of date or position; a preferential rating
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Prognosis
Opinion of an individual about outcomes; the possibility of recovery after the diagnosis of an illness or disease
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Pruritus
Uncontrollable itching
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Pyelolithotomy
Incision to remove a stone from the renal pelvis
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Pyeloplasty
Repair of the renal pelvis
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Pyosalpinx
Pus in the fallopian tube
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Rationale
An explanation regarding the principles; opinions beliefs, or practices held by a specific party
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Recur
Something that is revisited for consideration; a thought or idea that enters one's mind for a second time
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Restrict
To confine something or someone within specific limitations or boundaries
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Retain
To keep in one's possession; to maintain an item or person in security
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
Tumor made of striated muscle cells
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
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Rhinorrhagia
Bleeding from the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Nose discharge
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Rhytidectomy
Removal of wrinkles in the skin
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Rhytidoplasty
Repair of wrinkles in the skin
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Salpingocele
Fallopian tube hernia
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Sarcoma
Tumor made up of connective tissue
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Scleroderma
Hardening of connective tissue, related to disease of various organs
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Sebrorrhea
Elevated production of sebum
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Site
The physical location of a structure; the physical space reserved for a building; the place or scene of an occurence
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Somatic
related to the body
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Somatopathy
Disease related to the body
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Somatoplasm
Element of the body
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Spirometer
Device used to measure breathing capacity
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Spirometry
Taking a measurement of breathing capacity
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Status
The position or rank held in relation to others; a person or object's condition with respect to circumstances
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Strict
Inflexible; maintained in such a manner that cannot be changed or altered
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Subcontaneous
Underneath the skin
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Superior
Elevated above a point of origin
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Supplement
an item that completes something else
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Suppress
To restrain by authority or force; to omit something from memory; to keep from public knowledge
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Symmetric
exhibiting symmetry; capable of being divided by a longitudinal plane into equal sections
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Symptom
the evidence of a disease or illness; the presence of a symptom is indicative of something else
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Syphilis
A type of sexually transmitted disease
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Thoracalgia
Pain located in the hes
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Tracheitis
Inflammation of the trachea
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Tracheostenois
Reduced trachea size
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Trichomyosis
Fungal condition in hair
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Ungual
Related to the nail
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Unilateral
On one side of the body
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Untoward
Difficult to manage; marked by trouble or unpleasantness
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Uremia
Blood in the urine
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Ureterectomy
Removal of a ureter
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Ureteritis
Inflammation of the ureter
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Ureterocele
Ureter protrussion
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Ureterolithiasis
Stones in the ureter
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Ureterostenosis
Decreased diameter of the ureter
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Urethrocystitis
Inflammation of the bladder
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Urology
Study of the urinary system
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Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina
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Variocele
Enlarged veins of the spermatic cord
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Vasectomy
Removal of a duct
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Ventral
Related to an anterior position
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Visceral
Related to the internal organ systems
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Vital
Necessary or essential to the existence of life
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Void
Not occupied or empty; of no legal force or effect
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Vulvovaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina and vulva
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Xanthochromic
Related to yellow coloring
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Xanthoderma
Jaundice like skin
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Xanthosis
Condition of yellow coloring present that is aberrant
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Xeroderma
Skin that is excessively dry
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