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Anthropomorphic Pertaining to a form/structure of the human race
Baroreceptor Pressure receptor; blood pressure receptor
Dysphoria Abnormal feeling
Radioluscent Being transparent on X-ray
Hematopoiesis Formation of blood
Scleroderma Hardening or thickening of the skin
Myasthenia Abnormal condition of muscle weakness
Osteomalacia Softening of bones
Diplococcus Double/two round-shaped cells
Xenograft Organ/tissue from animal of one species transplanted to animal/human of another species
Arthrocentesis Removal/aspiration of fluid from joint
Gastrorrhaphy Suturing of the stomach
Hemarthrosis Abnormal condition of bleeding in a joint
Hematohidrosis Sweating blood
Cholemesis Vomiting of bile
Cephalgia Head pain; headache
Steatohepatitis Inflammation of the liver due to fat accumulation
Onychomycosis Abnormal condition of nail fungus; fungal infection of the nail
Salpingo-oophorectomy Surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
Rhinoplasty Plastic surgery of the nose
Hydronephrosis Abnormal condition of water-filled kidney
Anisocoria Unequal sized pupils
Dyslipidemia Abnormal level of lipids in the blood
Lymphedema Swelling due to compromised lymphatic system
Adenocarcinoma Malignant tumor of a gland
Pyuria Pus in the urine
Splenomegaly Enlargement of the spleen
Tracheotomy Surgicial incision into the trachea
Myelopathy Disease of the spinal cord
Anosmia Lacking ability to smell
Cryptorchidism State of hidden/unescended testis
Hypercapnea Abnormally high levels of carbon dioxide
Metaplasia Change/transformation in the process of growth
Polydipsia Abnormal condition of excessive drinking of fluids
Cyanosis Abnormal condition of blue/purple discoloration of skin
Nephrolithiasis Abnormal condition of kidney stones
Glossoplegia Paralysis of the tongue
Otorrhea Discharge from the ear
Pericardiocentesis Removal of excess fluid from pericardium surrounding the heart
Pneumocyte Lung cell
Colpoptosis Prolapse of the vagina
Pyoderma Infected skin disease that produces pus
Pyrogen Chemical that induces/generates a fever
Orthopnea Shortness of breath when lying down
Gynecomastia Abnormal condition of feminine breast tissue
Hidradenitis Inflammation of a sweat gland
Diplopia Abnormal condition of double vision
Rhabdomyolysis Destruction or break down of striated muscle
Osteochondroma Tumor or neoplasm of bone and cartilage
Orchiectomy Surgical excision of testicles
Myelodysplastic Condition of abnormal formation/development of the bone marrow
Microangiopathy Disease of the small blood vessels
Meningoencephalocele Swelling or hernia of the meninges and brain
Leiomyosarcoma Cancerous tumor the smooth muscle
Hydrocephalus Abnormal condition of fluid-filled head
Hemachromatosis Abnormal condition of "blood color"
Dysosmia Condition of abnormal sense of smell
Blepharospasm Spasm of the eyelid
Anxiolytic Destruction of anxiety
Opthalmoplegia Paralysis of the eye
Cheilitis Inflammation of the lips
Cystocentesis Removal of fluid or aspiration of bladder contents
Pyrometra Abnormal condition of pus in the uterus
Dermatomycosis Abnormal condition of fungus on the skin
Psychosomatic Medical condition relating to both the mind and body
Polyhydramnios Abnormal condition of a lot of amniotic fluid
Mucopolysaccharidoses Medical conditions involving glycosamingoglycans metabolism
Transmural Across/penetrating a muscle wall
Brachiocephalic Pertaining to the arm and head
Echocardiogram Recording of the heart using sound waves
Otorhinolaryngology The study of ear, nose and throat disease
Oculoplethysmography Measurement of the pressure inside the eye
Extracorporeal Pertaining to outside the body
Anisocytosis Abnormal condition of unequally shaped cells
Photophobia "Fear of light"; abnormal discomfort in eyes to light exposure
Cryptopthalmos Apparent absence of the eyes due to failure of normal eyelid function
Nephrocalcinosis Abnormal condition of calcium deposits in the kidney
Phlebosclerosis Abnormal condition of hardening veins
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