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ablation
the removal of a growth or harmful tissue
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abdomen
space below the chest that contains organs such as stomach, liver, intestines, and gallbladder
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abscess
a collection of pus that accumulates in a body part, usually due to a bacterial infection
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acoustic trauma
a severe injury to the ear caused by extremely high intensity such as explosion
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acromegaly
chronic hormonal disorder caused by over production of growth hormone by pituitary
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acute
symptoms or disease that are short term; characterized by sharpness, severity, and intensity
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acute myocardial ischemia
sudden decrease in blood flow to heart muscle
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addison disease
hormonal disorder that is due to shortage of cortisol (hormone made in adrenal glands)
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adenectomy
removal of a gland
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adenitis
inflammation in the lymph nodes. usually caused by infection of the mouth, throat, and or ear
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adenocarcinoma
cancer tumor from glandular cells
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adenoidectomy
removal of adenoids
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adenoids
enlarged lymphatic tissue in upper part of throat near nasal passageways
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adenoma
benign tumor of glandular cells
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adenomyosis
condition characterized by abnormal mentrual pain
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adenopathy
disease of glands. refers to enlarged lymph nodes
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adenovirus
commonly associated with respiratory illness
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adhesions
bands of scar tissue that form between the loops of the intestines or between the intestines and the abdominal wall
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adrenal glands
the two vital organs that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream. located on top of kidneys
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adrenal glands produce?
adrenalin(epinephrine) and hydrocortisone (cortisol)
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adrenalectomy
removal of adrenal glands
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adrenaline
released in response to stress aka epinephrine
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adrenocorticotopie hormone
secreted by pituitary. stimulates adrenal gland to secrete hormone cortisone
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ageusia
loss of sense of taste
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agnosia
inability to interpret sensations correctly
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agoraphobia
fear of open spaces
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