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arthrogram
x-ray of a joint
bronchodilater
drug used to relieve bronchospasm associated w/ respiratory disorders
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD
progressive, irreversible condition w/ diminished respiratory capacity
contusion
collection of blood in tissues after an injury
electromyography
recording of electrical nerve transmission in skeletal muscle
epigastric
distress discomfort in the abdomen
fluoroscopy
special x-ray technique for examining a body part by immediate projection onto a fluorescent screen
gastroesophageal reflux disease
reflux or backup of gastric contents into the esophagus
gout
form of arthritis in which uric acid accumulates in increased amounts in the blood and often is deposited in the joints
hemostat
surgical instrument w/ slender jaws used for grasping blood vessels
hepatomegaly
enlarged liver
laryngectomy
surgical removal of the larynx
musculoskeletal
bone and muscular structure of the body
nebulizer
device for administering respiratory medications as a fine inhaled spray
osteoarthritis
noninflammatory joint disease resulting in degeneration of the articular caartilage and changes in the synovial membrane
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jennie
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148073
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April 17,2012
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2012-04-17T04:11:37Z
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