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arteriography
x-ray recording of an artery and its branches after injection of a contrast substance
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arthrography
x-ray examination of the inside of a joint with a contrast medium
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cardiac catheterization
procedure in which a catheter is passed via vein or artery into the chambers of the heart to measure the blood flow out of the heart and the pressures and oxygen content in the heart chambers
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cystography
x-ray recording of the urinary bladder with a contrast medium so that the outline of the urinary bladder can be seen clearly
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esophagography
x-ray recording or record of the esophagus performed after barium sulfate is swallowed
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gallbladder ultrasound
sound waves are used to visualize gallstones
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hysterosalpingography
x-ray recording of the uterus and fallopian tubes
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myelography
x-ray recording of the spinal chord after injection of contrast
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ultrasonography
images are produced by beaming high frequency sound waves into the body and capturing the echoes that bounce off organs
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urography
x-ray recording of the kidney and the urinary tract
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amniocentesis
surgical procedure to remove fluid from the amnion that
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arthrocentesis
puncture to remove fluid from a joint
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auscultation
process of listening to sounds produced within the body, typically performed with a stethoscope
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchial passages through a flexible tube inserted into the airway
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catheterization
introduction of a hollow, flexible tube into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids
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colposcopy
inspection of the vagina and cervix through a special microscope inserted into the vagina
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conization
removal of a cone-shaped sample of uterine cervix tissue, which is examined with a microscope for evidence of cancerous growth
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digital rectal examination
the physician inserts a gloved finger into the patients rectum to detect rectal cancer and/or prostate cancer
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy
visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine using an endoscope
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esophagoscopy
visual examination of the esophagus performed through an endoscope inserted into the mouth or down the throat - detects ulcers, tumors, and other lesions
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laparoscopy
examination of the abdominal cavity through an endoscope inserted into the abdomen
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laryngoscopy
visual examination of the voice box through an endoscope inserted down the trachea - reveals tumors and changes in the voice
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lumbar puncture
introduction of a hollow needle into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw fluid for analysis
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otoscopy
a physician uses an otoscope inserted into the ear canal to check for obstructions, infection, fluid and eardrum perforation
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palpation
examination by touch, doctor feels underlying tissues and organs through the skin
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percussion
technique of striking part of the boy with short sharp taps of the fingers to determine the size, density, and position of the underlying parts by the sound obtained
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phlebotomy
puncture of a vein to remove samples for blood analysis
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thoracentesis
insertion of a needle into the chest to remove fluid from the pleural cavity
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complete blood count
determination of the numbers of leukocytes, erythrocytes, and platelets
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hematocrit
measurement of the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells
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immunoglobulin
measurement of the antibodies that bind to and destroy foreign antigens
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sputum test
examination of mucus coughed up from the patient's lungs to detect tumor or infection
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urinalysis
examination of the urine as an acid in the diagnosis of the disease
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laparotomy
incision of the abdomen
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cystoscope
instrument used to visually examine the urinary bladder
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osteoarthritis
inflammation of the bones and joints
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cardiology
study of the heart
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singular form of bacteria
bacterium
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singular form of ganglia
ganglion
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singular form of apices
apex
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singular form of calculi
calculus
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dys-
bad, painful, difficult, abnormal
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thrombosis
abnormal condition of clotting
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hyperglycemia
blood condition where there is excessive levels of sugar in the blood
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oncologist
a specialist in the study of cancer
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neuralgia
pain of the nerves
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gynecology
the study of women and women's diseases
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dysentery
any condition of painful intestines
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leukemia
an increase in cancerous white blood cells in blood and bone marrow
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mediastinum
large area between the lungs that contains the heart and portions of the esophagus, trachea, and bronchi
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peritoneum
double membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen and attaches them to the abdominal wall
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pelvic cavity
body cavity that consists of the urinary bladder, rectum, pelvic colon, and the uterus and it sits below the abdominal cavity
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pleura
a membrane surrounding the lungs and the inner lining of the cavity
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organ
a group of different tissues working together
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spinal cavity
the most posterior cavity in your body
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tracheotomy
an incision into the trachea
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchial tubes
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dermatosis
abnormal skin condition
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nerphrology
the study of the kidneys
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the system that secretes hormones
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cervical
pertaining to the neck region
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transverse plane
the plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions
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lymphoma
a malignant tumor of the lymphatic tissue
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-centesis
surgical procedure to remove fluid
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hepatomegaly
an enlarged liver
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atherosclerosis
a hardening of the arteries caused by fat deposits
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myeloma
malignant tumor in the bone marrow
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otitis
inflammation of the ear
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inguinal
pertaining to the groin
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septicemia
an infection of the blood
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-lysis
separation/ breakdown
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-plasty
surgical repair or correction
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biopsy
removal of living tissue to be studied with a microscope
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phlebotomy
incision of a vein to draw blood
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autopsy
a surgical examination of a dead body
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angiography
x-ray recording of blood vessels after contrast is injected
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oophorectomy
removal of an ovary
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angioplasty
surgical repair of a blood vessel using a catheter, balloon or a stent
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hysterectomy
the removal of a uterus
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hemiplegic
paralysis on one side of the body
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congenital
a disease or abnormality present from birth
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dysurea
painful or difficult urination
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dysphagia
difficult swallowing
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bradycardia
slow heart rate
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epidural hematoma
mass of blood above the outermost layer of the membrane surrounding the brain
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physiatrist
treats patients to restore function after injury or illness
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nephrologist
performs dialysis
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geriatrician
treats disease associated with old age
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otolaryngologist
specializes in ear, nose and throat disorders
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ophthalmologist
performs medical and surgical treatments of eye disorders
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rheumatologist
treats systematic disease affecting joints and muscles
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hematologist
treats disorders of the blood
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oncologist
specializes in the treatment of cancerous or benign tumors
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internist
specializes in adult comprehensive care in office or hospital setting
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gastroenterologist
specializes in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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orthodontist
specialist in the straightening of teeth
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orthopedist
specializes in the surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint disorders
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pulmonologist
specializes in the treatment of lung diseases
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hypoglycemia
a blood condition where there are low levels of sugar in the blood
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anemia
a blood condition in which there is a deficiency of hemoglobin
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diagnosis
a state of complete knowledge
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prognosis
a prediction, a state of before knowledge
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nephrectomy
removal of a kidney
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hematology
the study of blood
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leukemia
an increase in cancerous white blood cells in the blood or bone marrow
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lumbar
pertaining to the loin or waist region
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hypochondriac
the region inferior to the cartilage of the ribs
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hematoma
a mass or tumor containing blood
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pleuritis
inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs
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hemoglobin
protein found in erythrocytes
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psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind
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epithelial
pertaining to skin cells
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cranial cavity
the most superior cavity in the body
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ophthalmology
study of the eye
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vertebra
a single backbone
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metastasis
cancerous tumor spreads to distal organs or locations
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quadriplegia
paralysis in all 4 limbs
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menorrhagia
excessive menstrual flow
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prolapsed uterus
the uterus falls forward and is now out of its normal position
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myocardial ischemia
decrease in the blood supply to the heart muscle
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-phagia
to swallow or eat
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troph/o
nourishment, development
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myoma
benign tumor a the muscle
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colostomy
opening of the colon to the outside of the body
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sleep apnea
breathing suddenly stops during sleep
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cardiomegaly
enlarged heart
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ectopic pregnancy
pregnancy that develops outside the uterus
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prosthesis
an artificial substitute for a missing body part
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tachycardia
fast heart rate
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blood in the urine
hematuria
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postpartum
a maternal depression that occurs after the birth of an infant
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resection
removal of an organ or structure
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exoperitoneum
outside of the peritoneum cavity
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polyurea
excessive urination
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orchidectomy
removal of testis
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proctoscope
instrument used to visually examine the rectum and anus
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colposcopy
visual examination of the vagina with a colposcope
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endarterectomy
removal of the innermost lining of an artery to remove clots
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aneurysm
opening of an artery due to weakness of the artery wall
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thymoma
tumor of the thyroid gland
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cirrhosis
disease of the liver with the deterioration of liver cells
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angina
chest pain caused by decreased blood to the heart muscle
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endometritis
inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
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lymphoma
malignant tumor of the lymph nodes
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arterial stenosis
narrowing of an artery
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
the condition when the stomach's contents flow back into the esophagus
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ileostomy
opening of the ileum to the outside of the body
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diabetes mellitus - type 1
a pancreatic disorder, usually develops in childhood, that involves complete insulin deficiency
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vasectomy
removal of the vas deferens
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cerebrovascular accident
damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to the brain tissue
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multiple sclerosis
destruction of the myelin sheath on nerve cells in the CNS
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atelectasis
collapsed lung
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-ectasis
dilation/ expansion
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pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
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melanoma
malignant tumor of pigmented cells that arise from benign mole in the skin
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glaucoma
increase in the pressure within the chamber at the front of the eye
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