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Apendix A & C

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a-;an-;ana-   no;not;without  
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ante-   before;forward  
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anti-   against  
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bi-   two;double;both  
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brady-   slow  
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contra-   against;opposite  
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dys-   difficult;painful  
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endo-   within  
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epi-   above  
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gynec/o   woman  
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hemi-   half  
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hyper-   above;excessive  
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hypo-   below;deficient  
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inter-   between  
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intra-   within  
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mal   bad;poor;abnormal  
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neo-   new  
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non-   not  
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para-   near;beside  
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per-   through  
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peri-   around;surrounding  
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poly-   many-excessive  
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post-   after  
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pre-   before;in front of  
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retro-   behind;backward;upward  
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semi-   half  
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sub-   below;under  
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syn-   together;with  
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tachy-   fast  
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tri-   three  
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-algia   pain  
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-cyte   cell  
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-ectomy   surgical removal;excision  
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-emesis   vomit  
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-emia   blood  
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-ism   condition  
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-itis   inflammation  
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-lepsy   seizure  
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-oid   resembling;like  
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-(o)logist   specialist in the study or treatment of  
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-(o)logy   study of  
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-oma   tumor  
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-osis   abnormal condition  
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-ostomy   creation of an opening  
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-otomy   incision into  
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-pathy   disease  
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-phobia   abnormal fear  
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-plasty   surgical repair  
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-pnea   breathing  
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-rrhea   flow;discharge  
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-sclerosis   hardening  
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-stasis   control;stop  
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abdomin/o   abdomen  
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arteri/o   artery  
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arthr/o   joint  
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ather/o   fat;fatty plaque  
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audi/o   hearing;sound  
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aur/o   ear  
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bronch/o   bronchus  
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bucc/o   cheek  
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carcin/o   cancer  
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cardi/o   heart  
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cerebr/o   cerebrum  
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coagul/o   clotting  
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cysto/o   bladder, sac  
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cyt/o   cell  
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derm/o, dermat/o   skin  
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electro/o   electricity  
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encephal/o   brain  
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erythr/o   red  
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gastr/o   stomach  
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gyn/o, gyn/e, gynec/o   woman  
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hemat/o, hem/o   blood  
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hepat/o   liver  
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hydr/o   water; fluid  
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hyster/o   uterus  
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immune/o   protection  
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lip/o   fat  
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lymph/o   lymph  
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muc/o   mucus  
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my/o   muscle  
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narc/o   sleep  
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nas/o   nose  
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nephr/o   kidney  
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neur/o   nerve  
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ocul/o, ophthalm/o, opt/o   eye  
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or/o   mouth  
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oste/o   bone  
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pancreat/o   pancreas  
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phleb/o   vein  
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phot/o   light  
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pneum/o   lungs;air  
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proct/o   rectum  
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psych/o, psych/i   mind or soul  
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pulmon/o   lungs  
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quadr/i   four  
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rect/o   rectum  
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ren/o   kidney  
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rhin/o   nose  
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septi   bacteria  
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thorac/o   chest  
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thromb/o   clot  
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trache/o   trachea  
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urethr/o   urethra  
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ven/o   vein  
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cerebrospinal   pertaining to the brain and spinal cord  
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cerebrovascular   pertaining to the brain and blood vessels  
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epidural   pertaining to above the dura meter  
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epilepsy   a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by recurrent seizures  
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meningitis   inflammation of the meninges od the brain  
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neuralgia   nerve pain  
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neurologist   a physician who specializes in diseases of the neurological system  
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schizophrenia   a type of psychosis in which the mind is said to be split from reality.  
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bradycardia   pertaining to a slow heart rate  
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cardiologist   a physician who specializes in diseases of the heart  
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cardiomyopathy   disease of the heart muscle  
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endocardium   membrane lining the cavities of the heart  
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hypertension   high blood pressure  
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hypoxemia   too little oxygen in the blood  
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myocarditis   inflammation of the heart muscle  
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myocardium   heart muscle tissue  
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pericardium   lining around the outside of the heart  
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tachycardia   pertaining to a fast heart rate  
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bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchi  
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dyspnea   difficult, painful, or faulty breathing  
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hypoxia   a condition of deficient oxygen levels  
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pharyngitis   inflammation of the pharynx  
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pulmonologist   specialist in diseases of the lungs  
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rhinoplasty   surgical repair of the nose  
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rhinorrhea   discharge from the nose  
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spirometry   measurement of breathing  
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stethoscope   instrument used to listen to lung and heart sounds through the chest wall  
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arthritis   inflammation of the joints  
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bursitis   inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac around joints  
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intramuscular   pertaining to within the muscle  
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myalgia   muscle pain  
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orthopedic   pertaining to straight foot-pertaining to the study of diseases of the skeletal and muscular system  
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tendinitis   inflammation of the tendon  
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endocrinology   study of the secreting glands that comprise the endocrine system  
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hyperglycemia   too much sugar in the blood  
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hyperthyroidism   condition of too much thyroid hormone  
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hypokalemia   low blood postssium  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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autoimmune   the disorder characterized by abnormal function of the immune system that causes the body to produce antibodies against itself.  
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immunocompromised   a condition in which the immune system has been compromised by disease or immunosuppressive agents  
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leukemia   a malignant blood disease marked by abnormal white blood cells, or leukocytes  
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metastasis   the spread of cancer cells beyond the original site of the tumor through blood or lymph  
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anemia   a blood condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, or the volume of packed red blood cells  
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hematology   medical study of the blood  
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myeloma   tumor of the bone marrow  
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cholecystectomy   surgical removal of the gall bladder  
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cirrhosis   chronic liver condition that causes yellowing of tissues  
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colonoscopy   process of viewing the colon  
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dyspepsia   the condition of indigestion, or of painful digestion  
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dysphagia   pertaining to difficulty in eating or swallowing  
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esophagitis   inflammtion of the esophagus  
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gastroenterologist   specialist in the study or treatment of the stomach and intestines  
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nasogastric   pertaining to the nose and the stomach (tube that travels from the nose to the stomach)  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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sublingual   pertaining to under the tongue  
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nephrectomy   surgical removal of a kidney  
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polyuria   condition in which one urinates excessively  
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pyelonephritis   inflammtion of the renal pelvis area of the kidney  
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urologist   physician who specializes in conditions of the urinary system  
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conjunctivitis   inflammation of the conjunctiva  
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intraocular   pertaining to the inside of the eye  
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ophthalmologist   specialist in diseases of the eye  
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optometry   process of measuring the eye  
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photophobia   extreme sensitivity and discomfort from light  
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myringitis   inflammation of the tympanic membrane  
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otitis   inflammation of the ear  
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dermatitis   inflammation of the skin  
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dermatologist   specialist in the study of diseases of the skin  
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epidermal   pertaining to on the skin  
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histology   the study of tissues  
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percutaneous   through the skin  
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subcutaneous   pertaining to below the skin  
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gynecologist   a physician who specializes in the reproductive system of women  
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hysterectomy   the surgical removal of the uterus  
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mammogram   an x-ray of the breast  
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obstetrics   the specialty pertaining to the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period  
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vasectomy   excision of part of the vas deferens to produce male sterility  
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absorption   the amount of medication that enters the bloodstream, or systemic circulation  
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accreditation   the process of granting recognition or vouching for compliance with established criteria  
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adjuducation   the determiniation of the insurer's payment after the member's insurance benefits are applied to a medical claim  
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aseptic technique   the technique and procedures designed to prevent contamination of drugs, packaging, equipment, or supplies by microorganisms during preparation  
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automated dispensing technology   electronic storage cabinets or robotics that secure medications and dispense them to nurses or other caregivers when needed.  
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automated medication dispensing device   a drug storage device or cabinet that contains an inventory of medications that are electronically dispensed so they may be administered to patients in a controlled manner  
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average wholesale price (AWP)   a commonly used benchmark for billing drugs that are reimbursed in the community pharmacy setting.  
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beyond-use labeling   a date that is given to a medication noting when it should no longer be used, aslo reffered to as the expiration date  
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bioavailability   the percentage of an administered dose of a medication that reaches the bloodstream  
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brand-name drug   a drug that is convered by a patent and is therefore only available from a single manufactureer  
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buccal   a solid medication dosage form that is placed in the pocket between the cheek and gum and absorbed through the cheek into the bloodstream  
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centralized dispensing automation   technology that assists in the selection and dispensing of drug products that are located in a central location, and that can include robotics and carousels that use bar code scanning to select and label drug products for patients  
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centralized pharmacy   pharmacy services that are provided from one location in the hospital  
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certification   a voluntary process by which an nongovernemntal agency or association grants recognition to an individual who has met certain qualifications specified by that agency or association.  
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chain pharmacy   a pharmacy that is part of a large number of corporately owned pharmacies that use the same name and carry similarly branded OTC products  
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community pharmacy   generally a stand-alone pharmacy located within a community that provides medication services to ambulatory patients  
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compounding   usually takes place in a pharmacy and includes the preperation, mixing, packaging, and labeling of a small quantity of a drug based on a practitioner's prescription or medication order for a specific patient  
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controlled substances   drugs or chemical substances whose posession and use are regulated under the Federal Controlled Substances Act and by state controlled substance laws and regulations  
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copayment(copay)   the portion of the cost of a perscription that the patient is responsible for paying when a part of the cost is covered by a third-party payer  
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decentralized pharmacy   pharmacy services that are provided on or near a pate=ient care area  
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direct purchasing   buying directly from a manufacturer  
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dispensing   the act of preparing a medication for use by a patient as authroized by a prescription.  
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drug distribution services   the system(s) used to distribute medications that begins when the medication is received by the pharmacy and ends when the medication is administered to the patient.  
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)   the federal agency that administers and enforces federal laws for controlled substances such as narcotics and other dangerous drugs  
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Durable medical equipment   reuseable equipment used for the treatment of illness or injury  
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electronica medication administration record (eMAR)   a component of the computerized patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when a medication was administered to a patient  
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elixir   a clear, sweet, flavored water-and-alcohol misture intended for oral use  
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excretion   the irreversible removal of a drug or metabolite from a body fluid.  
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formulary   a specific list of drugs that are included with a given prescription drug plan  
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generic drug   a drug that is no longer convered by a patent and is therefore generally available from multiple manufacturers, usually resulting in a significant reduction in cost.  
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hazardous material   any material that poses a risk to people, animals, property, or the environment  
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)   federal legislation enacted to establish guidelines for the protection of patients' private health information  
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hospital formulary   an approved list of medications that are routinely stocked in the hospital pharmacy to treat the types of patients the hospital typically serves.  
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inhalant   a fine powder or solution of a drug delivered as a mist through the mouth into the respiratory tract  
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intracardiac   injected directly into the heart muscle  
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intradermal   injected into the top layers of the skin  
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intramuscular   injected directly into a large muscle mass, such as the upper arm, thigh, or buttock, and absorbed from the muscle tissue into the bloodstream  
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intrathecal   injected into the space around the spinal cord  
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intravenous   injected directly into a vein and therefore immediately available to act in the body  
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legend drug   a drug that is required by federal law to be dispensed by prescription only  
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licensure   the process by which an agency of the govenement grants permission to an individual to engage in a given occupation if that the applicant has attained a degree of competency necessary to ensure that public health, safety and welfare will be protected  
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lozenge   a hard, disk-shaped solid medication dosage form that contains medication in a sugar base, which is released as the lozenge is held in the mouth and sucked  
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mail-order pharmacy   a pharmacy taht functions like a warehouse, with pharmacists and technicians who dispense prescriptions that are mailed to patients  
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material safety data sheets   information sheets provided by manufacturers for chemicals or drugs that may be hazardous in the workplace  
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medication administration record (MAR)   a component of the paper patient medical record in which nurses and other healthcare providers document times and dates when a medication was administered to the patient  
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medication error   any error occuring in the medication use process  
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medication order   a written, electronic, telephone, or verbal request for a patient medication in an inpatient setting  
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medication therapy management (MTM)   a service or group of services that optimize therapeutic outcomes for a patient  
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National Drug Code (NDC) Number   a unique number assigned to each drug, strength, and package size for the purpose of identification  
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ointment   a semisold medication dosage form, applied to the skin or mucous membranes, which lubricates and softens or is used as a base for drug delivery  
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parental   a route of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, such as intavenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous administration  
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patient counseling   the act of educating a patient, by a pharmacist, reguarding the proper use of a prescribed drug, at the time of dispensing  
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patient profile   a list of information about a patient, including name, identification number, date of birth, sex, height, weight, lab values, admitting and secondary diagnoses, room and bed number, names of admitting and consulthing physicians etc  
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pharmacist   a health care professional licensed by the state to engage in the practice of pharmacy  
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pharmacy satellite   a physical space located in or near a patient care area that can provide a variety of distributive and clinical services  
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practice of pharmacy   the practice of pharmacy is regulated by each state through its pharmacy laws and regulations  
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prescription   the written or verbal authorization, by an authorized prescriber, for the use of a particular pharmaceutical agent for an individual patient  
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primary prescription label   a label, affixed to a dispensed drug prduct, that contains legally required information, including pharmacy name and address, patient name, prescriber name etc  
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professional   a person who practices an occupation or vocation that requires advanced specialized training.  
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professionalism   actively demonstrating the attitudes, qualities and behaviors of a professional while performing the duties of one's profession  
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purchase order   a document executed by a purchaser and forwarded to a supplier that is considered a legal offer to buy products or services.  
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registration   the process of making a list or being enrolled in an existing list.  
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STAT   "statim" meaning immedicately  
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stock rotation   placing the products that will expire the soonest in the front of the shelf or bin and those with later expiration dates behind them  
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subcutaneous   deposited in the tissue just under the skin  
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sublingual   placed under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed into the bloodstream  
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suspension   a mixture of fine particles of an undissolved solid spread throughout a liquid or, less commonly, a gas.  
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technician   an individual skilled in the practical or mechanical aspects of a profession  
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topical   applied to the skin, mucous membranes, or other external parts of the body, such as fingernails, toenails, and hair  
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transdermal   through the skin  
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unit dose distribution system   a system that provides all or most medications to patients in a unit dose ready-to-administer form  
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unit-dose package   a non-reusable container designed to hold a quantity of drug to be administered as a single dose  
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wholesaler   a large-scalewarehouse with drugs and supplies located in various geographic regions that exist to help bring pharmaceutical products closer to the market  
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