Medical Terminology Definitions 1-8
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| spinoneural | relating to the spine and the nerves that extend from it
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| neuritis | inflammation of a nerve
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| vagectomy | surgical removal of a portion of the vagus nerve
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| thalamotomy | incision into the thalamus to destroy a portion causing or transmitting sensations of pain
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| ventriculitis | inflammation of the ventricles of the brain
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| myelomalcia | softening of the spinal cord
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| meningitis | inflammation of the meninges
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| gliomatosis | abnormal growth of neuroglia in the brain or spinal cord
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| gangliform | having the shape of a ganglion
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| encephalitis | inflammation of the brain
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| craniofacial | relating to the face and the cranium
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| cerebralgia | pain in the head
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| cerebellitis | inflammation of the cerebellum
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| tracheascopy | inspection of the interior of the trachea
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| tonsillectomy | removal of one entire tonsil or of both tonsils
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| thoractomy | incision into the chest wall
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| stethoscope | instrument for listening to sounds in the chest
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| spirometer | instrument used to measure respiratory gases
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| rhinitis | inflammation of the nose
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| pneumolith | calculus in the lungs
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| pleuritis | inflammation of the pleura
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| phrenitis | inflammation in the diaphragm
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| phonometer | instrument for measuring sounds
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| pharyngitis | inflammation in the pharynx
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| oximeter | instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of blood
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| oropharynx | the part of the pharynx that lies behind the mouth
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| nasogastric | of the nasal passages and the stomach
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| mediastinitis | inflammation of the tissue of the mediastinum
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| lobectomy | removal of a lobe
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| laryngoscope | device used to examine the larynx through the mouth
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| epiglottitis | inflammation of the epiglottis
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| capnogram | a continuous recording of the carbon dioxide in expired air
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| bronchiolitis | inflammation of the bronchioles
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| bronchitis | inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes
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| alveolitis | inflammation of the alveoli
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| adenoidectomy | operation for removal of adenoid growths
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| venography | radiographic imaging of a vein
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| vasodepressor | agent that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels
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| thrombocytosis | abnormal increase in blood platelets in the blood
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| sphygmomanometer | instrument for measuring blood pressure
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| phlebitis | inflammation of a vein
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| pericarditis | inflammation of the pericardium
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| hemangioma | abnormal mass of blood vessels
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| cardiomyopathy | disease of the heart muscle
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| atrioventricular | relating to the atria and ventricles of the heart
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| atherosclerosis | hardening of the arteries with irregular plaque deposits
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| arteriosclerosis | hardening of the arteries
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| aortitis | inflammation of the aorta
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| angiogram | image of a blood vessel
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| vertebroarterial | relating to a vertebral artery or to a vertebra and an artery
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| ulnocarpal | relating to the ulna and the wrist
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| tibiotarsal | relating to the tarsal and tibia bones
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| thoracoabdominal | relating to the thorax and the abdomen
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| tenodynia | tenon pain; surgical repair of a tendon; tendon inflammation
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| tarsomegaly | congenital abnormality with overgrowth of a tarsal bone
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| snyovitis | inflammation of a synovial joint
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| sternodynia | sternum pain
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| spondylitis | inflammation of a vertebra
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| scoliokyphosis | lateral and posterior curvature of the spine
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| scapulodynia | scapula pain
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| chabdomyolysis | acute disease that includes destruction of skeletal muscle
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| rhabdosphincter | striated muscular sphincter
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| radiomuscular | relating to the radius and nearby muscles
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| rachiometer | instrument for measuring spine curvature
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| puborectal | relating to the pubis and the rectum
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| podalgia | foot pain
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| phalangectomy | removal of a finger or toe
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| pelviscope | instrument for viewing the pelvic cavity
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| pedometer | instrument for measuring walking distance
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| patellectomy | excision of the patella
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| osteoarthritis | arthritis characterized by erosing of cartilage and bone and joint pain
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| myelocyst | cyst that develops in bone marrow
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| myocardium | cardiac muscle in the middle layer of the heart
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| metacarpectomy | excision of a metacarpal
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| maxillofacial | pertaining to the jaws and face
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| lumboabdominal | relating to the lumbar and abdominal regions
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| leiomyosarcoma | malignant tumor of smooth muscle
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| laminectomy | removal of part of one or more of the thick cartilaginous disks between the vertebrae
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| kyphoscoliosis | kyphosis and scoliosis combined
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| ischiodynia | pain in the ischium
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| iliofemoral | relating to the ilium and the femur
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| humeroscapular | relating to both the humerus and the scapula
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| fibroma | genign tumor in fibrous tissue
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| femorocele | hernia in the femur
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| fasciotomy | incision through the fascia
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| dactylitis | inflammation of the finger(s) or toe(s)
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| craniotomy | incision into the skull
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| costiform | rib-shaped
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| condylectomy | excision of a condyle
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| chondroplasty | surgical repair of condyle
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| cervicodynia | neck pain
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| cephalomegaly | abnormally large head
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| carpopedal | relating to the wrist and foot
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| calciokinesis | mobilization of stored calcium in the body
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| calcaneodynia | heel pain
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| bursitis | inflammation of a bursa
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| brachiocephalic | relating to both the arm and head
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| arthrogram | x-ray of a joint
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| ankylosis | fixation of a joint in a bent position, usually resulting from a disease
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| acromioscapular | relating to the acromion and the body of the scapula
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| acetabulectomy | excision of the acetabulum
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| xeroderma | excessive dryness of the skin
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| xanthoma | yellow growth or discoloration of the skin
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| trichopathy | disease of the hair
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| steatitis | inflammation of fatty tissue
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| seborrhea | excessive sebum caused by over activity of the sebaceous
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| pilocystic | relating to a skin cyst with hair
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| onychotomy | incision into a nail
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| mycosis | any condition caused by fungus
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| melanoma | malignancy arising from cells that form melanin
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| liposuction | removal of unwanted fat by suctioning through tubes placed under the skin
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| keratosis | skin lesion covered by a horny layer of tissue
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| ichthyosis | congenital skin disorder characterized by dryness and peeling
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| hidrosis | production and excretion of sweat
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| dermabrasion | surgical procedure to remove acne scar and marks, using an abrasive product to remove part of the skin
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| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin
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| adiposis | excessive accumulation of body fat
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| vesicoprostatic | relating to the bladder and the prostate
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| vertebrosacral | relating to the vertebra and the sacrum
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| ventriculitis | inflammation of the ventricles in the brain
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| venipuncture | puncture of a vein, as with a needle
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| vasculopathy | disease of the blood vessels
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| vasoconstrictor | agent that narrows blood vessels
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| varicophlebitis | inflammation of varicose veins
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| trichoid | hair-like
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| trachelophyma | swelling of the neck
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| tracheotomy | operation to create an opening into the trachea
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| thyrotomy | operation that cuts the thyroid gland
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| thymokinetic | agent that activates the thymus gland
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| thoracalgia | chest pain
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| testitis | inflammation of the testis
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| tenectomy | removal of a part of a tendon
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| stomatopathy | disease of the mouth
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| stethoscope | device for listening to chest sounds
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| sternalgia | sternum pain
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| spondylitis | inflammation of a vertebra
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| splenectomy | removal of the spleen
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| splanchnolith | stone in the intestinal tract
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| spermatocide | agent that destroys sperm
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| somatophrenia | tendency to imagine bodily illness
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| sigmoidectomy | excision of the sigmoid colon
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| sialism | excessive production of saliva
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| sclerodermatitis | inflammation and thickening of the skin
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| sarcopoietic | forming muscle
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| sacralagia | pain in the sacral area
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| rhinitis | inflammation of the nasal membranes
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| reniform | kidney-shaped
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| rectitis | inflammation of the rectum
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| rachiometer | instrument for measuring curvature of the spine
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| pyelitis | inflammation of the cavity below the kidneys
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| pulmonitis | inflammation of the lungs
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| psychomotor | relating to psychological influence on body movement
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| proctalgia | pain in the anus or rectum
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| podiatrist | specialist in diseases of the foot
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| pneumonia | disease of the lungs
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| pleurography | imaging of the pleural cavity
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| plasmacyte | plasma cell
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| pilonidal | having hair, as in a cyst
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| phrenicocolic | relating to the diaphragm and colon
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| phlebitis | inflammation of a vein
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| pharyngitis | inflammation of the pharynx
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| pelviscope | instrument for examing the interior of the pelvis
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| pedicure/pedophilia | treatment of the feet; abnormal sexual attraction to children
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| oviduct | uterine (fallopian) tube through which ova pass
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| ovariopathy | disease of the ovary
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| otitis | earache
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| osteochondritis | inflammation of a bone and its cartilage
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| ossiferous | containing or generating bone
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| orchialgia | pain in the testis
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| orofacial | relating to the mouth and face
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| optometer | instrument for measuring eye refraction
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| opthalmoscope | device for examining interior of the eyeball
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| oophorectomy | removal of an ovary
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| oocyte | immature ovum
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| onychoid | resembling a fingernail
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| odontalgia | toothache
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| oculodynia | eye pain
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| neuritis | inflammation of a nerve
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| nephritis | inflammation of the kidneys
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| myelopathy | disease of the spinal cord
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| myocarditis | inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart
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| mycolytic | agent capable of dissolving mucus
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| meningitis | inflammation of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord
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| medulloblastoma | tumor having cells similar to those in medullary substances
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| maxillitis | inflammation of the jawbone
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| mastitis | inflammation of the breast
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| lymphuria | discharge of lymph into the urine
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| liposuctioning | removal of body fat by vacuum pressure
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| linguocclusion | displacement of a tooth toward the tongue
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| laryngitis | inflammation of the larynx
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| laparomyositis | inflammation of the abdominal muscles
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| laminectomy | removal of a bony portion that forms the arch that surrounds the vertebra
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| labioplasty | plastic surgery of a lip
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| keratitis | inflammation of the cornea
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| karyotype | chromosomal characteristics of a cell
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| ischialgia | hip pain
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| irridodilator | agent that causes dilation of the pupil
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| inguinoperitoneal | relating to the groin and peritoneum
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| iliospinal | relating to the ilium and the spine
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| ileocolitis | inflammation of the colon and the ileum
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| hysterectomy | removal of the uterus
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| histolysis | breakdown of tissue
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| hidropoeisis | production of sweat
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| heptatoma | malignant cancer of liver cells
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| hematoma | mass of clotted blood
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| gonadopathy | disease of the gonads
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| gnathoplasty | plastic surgery on the jaw
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| glossodynia | pain in the tongue
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| gingivitis | inflammation of the gums
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| gastritis | inflammation of the stomach
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| episiotomy | surgical incision into the vulva at the time of birth to avoid tearing of the perineum
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| enteritis | inflammation of the intestine
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| encephalomyeloneuropathy | disease involving the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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| duodenoscopy | examination of the interior of the duodenum
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| dermatitis | inflammation of the skin
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| dentiform | tooth-shaped
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| dactylitis | finger inflammation
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| cytology | study of cells
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| cystoscopy | examination of the interior of the bladder
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| craniotomy | opening into the skull
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| costogenic | arising from a rib
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| corticectomy | removal of a part of the cortex
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| coreoplasty | surgical correction of a pupil
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| colporrhagia | vaginal hemorrhage
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| colonoscopy | visual examination of the colon
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| chondromalacia | softening of cartilage
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| cholelith | gallstone
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| chiropractic | theory that uses manipulation of the spine to restore and maintain health
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| cheiloplasty/chiloplasty | plastic surgery of the lips
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| cervicodynia | neck pain
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| cerebrotomy | incision into the brain
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| cerebellitis | inflammation of the cerebellum
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| cephalomegaly | enlargement of the head
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| celiorrhaphy | suture of an abdominal wound
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| carpopedal | relating to the wrist and the foot
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| cardiomegaly | enlargement of the heart
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| calcaneodynia | heel pain
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| bursitis | inflammation of a bursa
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| buccolabial | relating to both the cheeks and lips
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| bronchomycosis | fungal disease of the bronchi
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| brachialgia | pain in the arm
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| blepharitis | inflammation of the eyelid
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| auriform | ear-shaped; of the ear and cranium
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| auriform | ear-shaped; of the ear and cranium
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| arthralgia | severe joint pain
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| arteriolosclerosis | hardening of the arterioles, often seen in conjunction with chronic high blood pressure
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| arteriosclerosis | hardening of the arteries
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| appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix
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| aortitis | inflammation of the aorta
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| angiomegaly | enlargement of blood vessels
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| alveolitis | inflammation of alveoli
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| adrenotoxin | a substance toxic to the adrenal glands
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| adiposis | condition of excessive accumulation of fat
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| adenitis | inflammation of a gland
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| acetabulectomy | excision of the acetabulum
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| abdominoplasty | surgical repair of the abdomen
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| uniglandular | involving only one gland
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| unconscious | not conscious
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| ultrasonic | relating to energy waves of higher frequency than sound waves
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| transocular | across the eye
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| tachucardia | rapid heartbeat
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| symbiosis | mutual interdependence
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| supramaxillary | above the maxilla
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| superacute | more acute
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| subcutaneous | beneath the skin
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| semicomatose | drowsy and incative, but not in a full coma
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| retroversion | a turning backward, as of the uterus
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| reflux | backward flow
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| quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs
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| prodrome | to run before, as symptoms that occur before a disease
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| prenatal | before birth
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| postmortem | after death
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| polyarteritis | inflammation of a number of arteries
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| pluriglandular | of several glands
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| periappendicitis | inflammation of the tissue surrounding the appendix
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| peraxillary | through the axilla
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| parakinesia | motor abnormality
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| panarthritis | arthritis involving all joints
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| oligospermia | low sperm count
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| multiarticular | involving many joints
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| monomania | obsession with a single thought or idea
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| metacarpus | bones attached to the carpus
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| microplasia | stunted growth, as in dwarfism
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| mesomorph | body types with a balance among sizes of limbs
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| megacephaly | abnormal enlargement of the head
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| malabsorption | inadequate absorption
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| isometric | of the same dimensions
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| intramuscular | within the substance of the muscles
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| interdental | between the teeth
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| infrasternal | below the sternum
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| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar
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| hyperactive | abnormally restless and inattentive
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| hemiplegia | paralysis on one side of the body
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| extracorporeal | outside of the body
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| exogenous | produced outside of the organism
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| exhale | breathe out
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| eudiaphoresis | normal sweating
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| epicondyle | projection over or near the condyle
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| endoabdominal | within the abdomen
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| ectopic | occurring outside the normal place, as a pregnancy occuring outside of the uterus
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| dysfunctional | functioning abnormally
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| diaplacental | passing through the placenta
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| disarticulation | amputation of a joint
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| demyelination | loss of myelin
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| contraindicated | not recommended
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| codominant | having an equal degree of dominance; said of two genes
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| circumoral | around the mouth
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| cataplexy | sudden extreme muscle weakness
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| bradycardia | abnormally slow heartbeat
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| brachyesophagus | abnormally short esophagus
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| biparous | bearing two young
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| autoimmune | against an individual's own tissue
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| apobiosis | deathe of a part of a living organism
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| antibacterial | preventing the growth of bacteria
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| antemortem | before death
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| anaphylactic | exaggerated reaction to an antigen or toxin
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| anencephalic | without a brain
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| ambidextrous | having ability on both the right and left sides; said of the hands
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| adduct | to draw away from the body, as a limb
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| abduct | to draw away from a position
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| aspesis | without living organisms
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| retroversion | a turning backward; said of the uterus
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| pyuria | pus in the urine
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| neurotropy | affinity of certain contrast mediums for nervous tissue
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| neurotropic | localizing in nervous tissue
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| esotropia | crossed eyes
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| dystrophy | changes that result from inadequate nutrition
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| atrophic | of a wasting state, often due to malnutrition
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| laparotomy | incision on the abdomen
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| osteotome | instrument for cutting bone
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| colostomy | surgical opening in the colon
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| stenostenosis | narrowing of the paratoid duct
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| hemostatic | stopping blood flow within a vessel
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| bacteriostat | agent that inhibits bacterial growth
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| homeostasis | state of equilibrium in the body
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| peristalsis | movement of the intestines by contraction and relaxation of its tube
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| esophagospasm | spasm of the walls of the esophagus
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| insomnia | inability to sleep
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| microscopy | use of microscopes
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| microscope | instrument for viewing small objects
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| spondyloschisis | failure of fusion of teh vertebral arch in an embryo
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| cardiorrhexis | rupture of the heart wall
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| dysmenorrhea | difficult menstrual flow
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| hemiorrhaphy | surgical repair of a hernia
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| tracheorrhagia | hemorrhage from the trachea
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| hemorrhage | to bleed profusely
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| blepharoptosis | drooping eyelid
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| osteoporosis | lessening of bone density
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| erythropoietic | of the formation of read blood cells
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| erythropoietin | an acid that aids in the formation of red blood cells
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| erythropoiesis | formation of red blood cells
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| eupnea | easy, normal respiration
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| quadriplegic | person who has quadriplegia
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| quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs
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| rhinoplasty | plastic surgery of the nose
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| hemoplastic | forming new blood cells
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| protoplasm | living matter
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| dysplasia | abnormal tissue formation
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| leukoplakia | white patch on the mucous membrane
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| epiphysis | part of a long bone distinct from and growing out of the shaft
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| prophylaxis | prevention of disease
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| hemophthsis | anemia
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| schizophrenia | term for a common psychosis
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| euphoria | feeling of well-being
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| electrophoresis | movement of particles in an electric field
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| neuraphonia | loss of sounds
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| acrophobia | fear of heights
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| hemophilia | blood disorder with tendency to hemorrhage
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| cyanophil | element that turns blue after straining
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| leukapheresis | removal of leukocytes from drawn blood
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| aphasia | loss of or reduction in speaking ability
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| polyphagia | excessive eating
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| nephropexy | surgical fixation of a floating kidney
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| dyspepsia | impaired digestion
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| leukopenia | condition with fewer than normal white blood cells
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| osteopathy | bone disease
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| monoparesis | paralysis of only one extremity
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| viviparous | bearing living young
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| primpara | woman who has given birth once
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| anoxia | lack of oxygen
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| colostomy | surgical opening in the colon
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| nalitosis | chronic bad breath
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| biopsy | cutting from living tissue to be viewed
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| chloropsia | condition of seeing objects as green
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| diplopia | double vision
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| myoma | neoplasm of muscle tissue
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| cardioid | resembling a heart
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| optometry | specialty concerned with measurement of eye function
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| ophthalmometer | device for measuring cornea curvature
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| cephalomegaly | abnormal enlargement of the head
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| mommania | obsession with one idea
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| osteomalacia | gradual softening of bone
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| thrombolytic | dissolving a thrombus
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| electrolysis | permanent removal of unwanted hair
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| dermatology | study and treatment of skin disorders
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| dermatologist | one who practices dermatology
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| cataleptic | person with catalepsy
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| catalepsy | condition of having seizures of extreme rigidity
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| hyperkinesis | excessive muscular movement
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| bradykinesia | decrease in movement
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| nephritis | kidney inflammation; inflammation of nerves
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| dwarfism | condition including abnormally small size
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| orthopedics | medical practice concerned with treatment of skeletal disorders
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| gastric | relating to the stomach
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| psoriasis | chronic skin disease
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| encephalograph | instrument for measuring brain activity
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| echocardiography | use of ultrasound to examine the heart
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| encephalogram | brain scan
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| immunoglobulin | one of certain structurally related proteins
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| hemoglobin | protein of red blood cells
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| iatrogenic | induced by treatment
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| pathogenesis | production of disease
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| carcinogen | cancer causing agent
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| uniform | having the same shape throughout
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| paresthesia | abnormal sensation, such as tingling
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| uremic | having excess urea in the blood
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| uremia | excess urea in the blood
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| hematemesis | vomiting of blood
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| emayema | pus in a body cavity
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| lymphedema | swelling as a result of obstructed lymph nodes
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| appendectomy | removal of the appendix
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| neurectasia | operation with dilation of a nerve
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| neurodynia | nerve pain
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| arthrodesis | stiffening of a joint
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| scleroderma | hardening of the skin
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| crythrocytosis | condition with an abnormal number of red blood cells in the blood
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| thrombocyte | blood platelet
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| hematocrit | percentage of volume of a blood sample that is composed of cells
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| endrocrine | gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream
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| neurasthenia | condition with vague symptoms, such as weakness
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| astroblast | immature cell
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| cystocele | hernia of the urinary bladder
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| syicidal | likely to kill oneself
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| suicide | killing of oneself, agent that destroys bacteria
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| osteoclasis | intentional breaking of a bone
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| osteoclast | instrument used in osteoclasis
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| neuralgia | nerve pain
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| cephalad | toward the head
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| zymogram | strips of paper for testing for location of enzymes
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| zooblast | animal cell
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| xiphocostal | relating to the xiphoid process and the ribs
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| xerasia | dry and brittle hair condition
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| xenophobia | extreme fear of strangers or foreigners
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| xanthoderma | yellowish skin
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| viviparous | giving birth to living young
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| trophocyte | cell that provides nutrition
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| toxipathy | disease due to poisoning
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| topography | description of a body part in terms of a specific surface area
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| tonometer | instrument for measuring pressure
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| thermogenesis | production of heat
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| teratogen | agent that causes a malformed fetus
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| telophase | final stages of mitosis or meiosis
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| syringitis | inflammation of the eustachian tube
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| styloid | peg-shaped; said of a bony growth
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| stereology | study of three-dimensional aspects of a cell
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| streptodermatitis | skin inflammation caused by streptococci
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| staphylodermatitis | skin infection caused by staphylococci
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| stenocephaly | narrowness of the head
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| spiroscope | device for measuring lung capacity
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| sguamofrontal | relating to the squamos part of the fontal bone
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| spasmolytic | agent that relieves spasms
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| spherocyte | spherical red blood cell
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| somnambulism | sleepwalking
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| sonomotor | relating to movements caused by sound
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| sitotoxin | any food poison
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| somatogenic | originating in the body
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| scotograph | appliance for helping the blind to write
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| sideropenia | abnormally low level of iron in the blood
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| scleroderma | thickening and hardness of the skin
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| scoliometer | instrument for measuring curves
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| schistocytosis | bladder fissure
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| schizonychia | splitting of the nails
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| radiography | x-ray examination
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| salpingectomy | removal of the fallopian tube
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| pyretogenous | causing fever
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| pyrogenic | causing fever
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| pseudodiabetes | false positive test for sugar in the urine
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| pyocyst | cyst filled with pus
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| poikilocyte | irregularly shaped red blood cell
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| plasmapheresis | separation of blood into parts
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| phytoxin | substance from plants that is similar to a bacterial toxin
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| physocele | swelling due to gas
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| physiotherapy | physical therapy
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| photometer | instrument for measuring light
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| phomometer | instrument for measuring sound
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| pharmacotherapy | treatment using drugs
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| phagocyte | cell that ingests bacteria and other particles
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| pachyonychia | abnormal thickening of the nails
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| pathogen | disease-causing substance
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| orthodontics | dental specialty concerned with correction of tooth placement
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| oxyphonia | shrillness of voice
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| nyctalopia | reduced ability to see at night
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| onocolysis | destruction of a tumor
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| normocyte | normal red blood cell
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| nucleotoxin | poison that acts upon a cell nucleus
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| nocturia | urination at night
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| necrology | study of the cause of death
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| narcolepsy | sleep disorder
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| morphology | study of the structure of animals and plants
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| miopragia | lessened functional activity
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| microorganism | tiny organism
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| mesocephalic | having a medium-sized head
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| melanoderma | abnormal skin darkening
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| megaloencephaly | abnormally large brain
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| mediolateral | relating to the medial plane and one side of the body
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| macromelia | abnormally sized limb
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| lysemia | dissolution of red blood cells
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| logopathy | speech disorder
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| lithotomy | operation for removal of stones
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| lipoblast | embryonic fat cell
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| leukoblast | immature white blood cell
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| leptomeninges | two delicate layers of meninges
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| lateroduction | movement to one side
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| lactogen | agent that stimulates milk production
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| kyphoscoliosis | kyphosis combined with scoliosis
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| kinesiology | study of movement
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| kinesthesia | perception of movement
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| ketogenesis | metabolic production of ketones
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| karyolysis | destruction of a cell nucleus
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| kalemia | presence off potassium in the blood
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| immynodeficient | lacking in some essential immune function
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| idiopathic | of unknown origin (said of a disease)
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| ichthyotoxism | posioning by fish
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| iatrognic | produced or caused by treatment or diagnostic
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| hypnogenesis | induction of sleep
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| hydrocephaly | condition characterized by excessive fluid accumulation in the head
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| homegolasia | formation of new, similar tissue
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| gynopathy | disease peculiar to women
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| granuloma | small, granular lesion
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| goniometer | instrument for measuring angles
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| glycopenia | sugar deficiency
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| glycogenic | producing glucose
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| gerontology | study of the problems of aging
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| genoblast | nucleus of a fertilized ovum
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| galactophoritis | inflammation of the milk ducts
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| fungicide | substance that destroys fungi
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| fluorochrome | fluorescent contrast medium
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| fibroplastic | producing fibrous tissue
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| etiopathology | study of the cause of an abnormality or disease
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| ethmonasal | relating to ethmoid and nasal bones
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| esthesilmetry | measurement of tactile sensibility
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| erythroclasis | fragmentation of red blood cells
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| ergograph | instrument for measuring work of muscular contractions
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| eosinophilic | staining readily with certain dyes
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| electrocardiogram | graphic record of heart's electrical currents
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| echocardiogram | ultrasound recording of the heart
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| dynamometer | instrument for measuring muscular power
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| dorsalgia | upper back pain
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| dipsomania | alcoholism
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| dextrocardia | displacement of the heart toward the right
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| cytoarchitecture | arrangement of cells in tissue
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| cystoid | bladder-shaped
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| cyclectomy | removal of a part of a ciliary body
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| cyanopsia | condition following a cataract operation in which all objects appear blue
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| cryptogenic | of obscure origin
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| cryocautery | destruction of tissue by freezing
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| crinogenic | causing secretion; a gland that secretes internally into systemic circulation
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| coniometer | device for measuring dust
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| cineradiography | imaging of an organ in motion
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| chymopniesis | production of chyme in the stomach
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| chrondrocyte | cartilage cell
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| choreoathetosis | abnormal body movements
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| chromatogenous | producing color
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| chronometry | measurement of time intervals
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| chylopoiesis | production of chyle in the intestin
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| chloruresis | excretion of chloride in urine
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| chemolysis | chemical decomposition
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| carcinogen | cancer producing substance
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| calcipenia | calcium deficiency
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| cacomelia | congenital limb deformity
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| glioblastoma | growth consisting of immature neural cells
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| biopsy | sampling of tissue from living patients
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| basophilic | having an affinity for basic dyes (said of tissue)
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| barostat | pressure-regulating device
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| bacteriogenic | caused by bacteria
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| bacilliform | rod-shaped like a bacterium
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| atheroma | swelling on the surface of an artery from a fatty deposit
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| androblastoma | testicular tumor
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| amylophagia | abnormal craving for starch
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| algospasm | by a spasm
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| aerogen | gas-producing microorganisam
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| actinotherapy | ultraviolet light therapy used in dermatology
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| acanthoid | spine-shaped
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