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Also known as black lungs disease.
anthracosis
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Procedure which produces an opening between colon and surface of body.
colostomy
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Surgical incision into the chest wall.
thoracotomy
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bleeding from the throat.
pharyngorrhagia
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suffix meaning breathe.
-pnea
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medical term for heartburn
gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
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surgical removal of the ileum.
ileectomy
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medical term for excessive vomiting.
hyperemesis
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medical term meaning slanted or at an angle
oblique
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excessive vomiting
hyperemesis
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suffix meaning surgical fixation
-desis
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medical term for suffocation
asphyxia
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prefix meaning toward; in the direction of
ad-
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medical term meaning slanted or at an angle
oblique
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salivary glands located in front of each ear
parotid
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surgical repair of the pharynx
pharyngoplasty
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rapid breathing
tachypnea
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Medical abbreviation "TIA"
Transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident
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BRAT
bananas, rice, apples, toast
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CK-BB
CK-creatine kinase, BB = in the brain
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AST
aspartate aminortansferase
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ALT
alanine aminotransferase
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LDL
low-density lipoprotien
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CVP
central venous pressure
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TIA
transient ischemic attack (mini stroke)
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PaCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
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SPECT (radiology)
single photon emission computed tomography
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t-PA
tissue plasminogen activator (medication)
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The mental activities associated with thinking, learning and memory.
cognition
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A disturbance in the memory marked by partial inability to recall past experiences.
amnesia
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The loss of the ability to speak, write, or comprehend the written or spoken word.
aphasia
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The condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli.
hyperesthesia
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The group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures.
epilepsy
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The medical term for a condition commonly known as reading disorder.
dyslexia
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The condition is commonly known as Lou Gherig's disease.
ALS - amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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known as "nerve glue"
glial cells
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group of disorders associated with degenerative changes in the brain structure
alzheimers
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a collection of blood trapped in tissues of the brain.
cranial hematoma
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sedative
produces calm without producing sleep.
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tranquilizer
supresses anxiety and relaxes muscles
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sleepwalking
somnambulism
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lobe of the brain that controls eyesight
occipital
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indifference and a reduced level of activity
apathy
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excessive sensitivity to stimuli
hyperesthesia
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combining form meaning brain
cerebell/o
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white protective covering over nerve cells
myelin
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comminuted fracture
fracture in which bone is splintered or crushed
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contracture
shortening or hardening of muscles, tendons or other tissue, often leading to deformity & rigid joints.
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repetitive motion disorder caused by pressure on tendons and nerves.
carpel tunnel syndrome
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fibromyalgia
chronic disorder caused by widespread musculoskelital pain, fatigue & tenderness in localized areas.
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a bone break causing loss of height of the vertebral body.
compression fracture
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