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-centesis
surgical puncture
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dys-
difficult or painful
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an-
without or absence of
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tachycardia
condition of fast heart rate
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bradycardia
condition of slow heart rate
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pericardia
around the heart
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intracardia
within the heart
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parenteral
pertaining to alongside of the intestine
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hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
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quadriplegia
paralysis of all 4 extremities
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anteversion
the condition of an organ that is abnormally tilted forward
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diagnosis
knowledge through testing
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ectopic pregnancy
the fertilized egg settles outside of the uterus
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endoscope
instrument used to look inside the body
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endoscopy
examination inside the body using an endoscope
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hypo-
under, below, less than normal
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purpura
pinpoint hemorrhages appearing as red/purple discolorations under the skin
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cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen
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erythrocyte
mature red blood cell
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leukocyte
a white blood cell
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jaundice
yellow discoloration of the skin
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hypertension
elevated blood pressure
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pericardium
membranous sac that goes around the heart
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dyspnea
difficult breathing
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose, runny nose
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-spasm
involuntary contraction
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-ectasis
expansion or dilation
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formation or presence of
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condition or increase
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-ptosis
falling or downward displacement
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amniocentesis
surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to remove fluid for analysis
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appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
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-stomy
creation of an opening
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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PVC's
premature ventricular contractions
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