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The following activity is for the "key terms" in chapter 12 of your textbook.

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Abdominocentesis   paracentesis of the abdomen; a procedure in which a puncture is made into the abdominal cavity to withdraw fluid  
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Albumin   a blood protein distributed throughout they body; responsible for osmotic pressure of the blood  
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Amylase   an enzyme; often elevated in pancreatic disorders  
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Ascites   fluid in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity)  
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Autodigestion   autolysis or digestion of self or one’s own cells  
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Caput medusae   tortuous, unsightly varicosities spreading from the umbilicus outward across the front of the abdomen  
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Cholecystectomy   surgical removal of the gallbladder  
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Delirium tremens   a serious form of delirium due to alcoholic withdrawal after a period of sustained intoxication  
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Esophageal varices   varicosities (varicose veins) of the esophagus  
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Fulminant   occurring suddenly, rapidly; and intensely  
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Gynecomastia   abnormal breast enlargement  
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Hematemesis   vomiting blood  
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Hepatomegaly   enlarged liver  
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Jaundice   a yellowish colour in the skin and sclera due to increased bile pigments in the blood  
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Palmar erythema   unusual redness of the palms of the hands  
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Portal hypertension   increased pressure in the portal system frequently seen in cirrhosis  
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Spider angiomas   telangiectasias or small dilated vessels in the skin; commonly seen on the face and chest of individuals with cirrhosis of the liver  
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Splenomegaly   enlargement of the spleen  
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