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that which draws something away from midline; opposite of adductor
abductor
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removal of part of the body, growth, or noxious substance
ablation
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circumscribed collection of pus ("pus pocket")
abscess
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failure to relax, referring esp to visceral openings (i.e. esophagus)
achalasia
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disorder marked by progressive enlargement of head, face, hands, feet, & thorax due to excessive secretion of GH
acromegaly
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rapid onset; hav a short course
acute
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that which draws something toward midline; opposite of abductor
adductor
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ordinarily benign neoplasm or growth of epithelial tissue, usu well circumscribed; tumor cells forms at glands or gland-like structures
adenoma
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fatty; rel to fat
adipose
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resistance to flow encountered in systemic circulation
afterload
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absence; failure of formation of any part
agenesis
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condition characterized by pronounced reduction in # of WBCs, specifically polymorphonuclear leukocytes (i.e. segs & bands)
agranulocytosis
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absence or loss of voluntary motion; immobility
akinesia
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absence of sense of perception of mvmt
akinesthesia
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loss of power to grasp meaning of written or printed words & sentences
alexia
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abnormally high alkali (bicarbonate) in blood or other body fluids, causing increase in pH
alkalosis
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baldness or loss of hair
alopecia
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blindness, esp that occurring w/o apparent change in the eye itself
amaurosis
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absence of menses (no period)
amenorrhea
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transabdominal aspiration of fluid from amniotic sac during pregnancy
amniocentesis
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significant allergic rxn following exposure of antigen in a subject previously sensitized to that specific antigen; generally occurs very rapidly after exposure & often is accompanied by swelling, breathing difficulties, hypotension
anaphylaxis
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condition in which # of RBCs are less than normal; often measured by low hemoglobin or hematocrit (low blood)
anemia
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marked defective development of brain & bony structure usu w/ only rudimentary brain stem present; generally not compatible w/ life
anencephaly
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lit, strangulation of the chest; paroxysmal, constricting substernal pain of brief duration, which frequently accompanies myocardial ischemia
angina pectoris
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narrowing of angle formed inside lateral aspects of anterior chamber of eye where aqueous humor drains
angle closure
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loss of appetite
anorexia
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absence of oxygen in blood or tissues
anoxia
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period of pregnancy from time of conception until onset of labor (prenatal)
antenatal
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patient/family counseling which includes info, advice, & suggestions about expected health-related life occurrences, health maintenancy, & preventive plans
anticipatory guidance
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foreign protein that can cause allergic rxn in sensitized host
antigen
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absence of act of urination
anuresis
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impaired or absent communication by speech, writing, or signs due to brain dysfunction in dominate hemisphere
aphasia
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absence of breathing
apnea
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accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
ascites
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loss of motor coordination
ataxia
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compressed lung tissue w/ collapsed alveolar air spaces
atelectasis
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mild or noncancerous
benign
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used in fetal ultrasounds; refers to greatest transverse diameter of the head which extends from one parietal boss to the other
biparietal diameter
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inflammation of eyelids
blepharitis
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weight (kg) divided by height (m2)
body mass index (BMI)
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slow heartbeat; generally defined as rate under 60 bpm
bradycardia
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appropriate shortness of breath (e.g. following heavy exercise)
breathlessness
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abnormal dilatation of bronchus or bronchial tubes
bronchiectasis
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sound produced by disturbance in laminar blood flow through an artery
bruit
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closed sac lined w/ synovial-type membrane containing fluid usu found in areas of friction (i.e. where tendon passes over bone)
bursa
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