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Definitions

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Word
Definition
adenoma   a benign tumor of a glandular structure  
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arthroscope   an endoscope that is inserted near the joint  
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arthroscopy   examination of a joint with an arthroscope  
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cardiology   the study of the heart  
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colostomy   surgical formation of an artificial anus  
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dermatology   the study of the skin  
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electrocardiograph   an instrument to record changes of electrical potential of the heart  
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enteritis   inflammation of the intestines  
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gastroscopoy   inspection of the interior of the stomach  
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gynecologist   a physician who treats women  
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hematoma   any localized collection of blood  
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hypertrophy   enlargement of an organ  
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hysterectomy   the removal of the uterus  
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mastectomy   the removal of the breast  
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muscular   pertaining to the muscles  
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myelogram   x-ray film of the spinal cord  
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myelography   x-ray of the spinal cord after contrast  
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natal   pertaining to birth  
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nephropathy   any disease of the kidneys  
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nephrosis   a noninflammatory disease of the kidneys  
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neuropathy   any disease of the nerve  
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ophthalmologist   a physician who specializes in eyes  
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osteoma   a benign tumor composed of bone tissue  
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otalgia   pain in the ear  
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prognosis   prediction of the probable outcome of a disease  
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radiography   the art of making radiographs and sonograms`  
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stomatitis   inflammation of the mouth  
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tenotomy   cutting of the tendon  
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tomography   the recording of internal body images  
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tonsillitis   inflammation of the tonsils  
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tracheotomy   surgically cutting into the windpipe  
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anterior   front  
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distal   far  
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dorsal   back  
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inferior   below  
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lateral   side  
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medial   middle  
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posterior   back  
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proximal   near  
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superior   above  
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ventral   side  
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aminocentesis   puncture of the aminon to remove amniotic fluid  
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blepharoplasty   plastic surgery of the eyelid  
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calcipenia   deficiency of calcium  
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echography   ultrasound of tissue  
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fluoroscope   an instrument used to see deep structures  
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osteoid   resembling bone  
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