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Medical Terminology

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amenorrhea   the absence of menstrual periods  
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colposcopy   the direct visual examination of the tissues of the cervix & vagina using a colposcope  
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conization   surgical removal of a cone=shaped section of tissue from the cervix (cone biopsy)  
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cryptorchidism   a developmental defect in which one testis falls to descend into the scrotum  
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episiotomy   a surgical incision of the perineum & vagina to facilitate delivery & prevent laceration of the tissues  
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metrorrhexis   rupture of the uterus  
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perimenopause   the transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all  
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placenta previa   abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus  
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pyometritis   a pus-containing inflammation of the uterus  
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circumcision   surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis  
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colostrum   the fluid secreted by the breasts during the first days postpartum  
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crowning   stage at which the head can be seen at the vaginal orifice  
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dysmenorrhea   abdominal pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period  
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fimbriae   fringe  
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oophorectomy   surgical removal of one or both ovaries  
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perimetrium   the tough membrane outer layer  
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pruritus vulvae   a condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia  
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salpingitis   inflammation of a fallopian tube; inflammation of eustachian tube  
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Which condition is inflammation of the lining of the cervix?   endocervicitis  
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What is the main function of the prostate gland?   To secrete a thick fluid as part of the sperm  
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What complication of pregnancy is characterized by hypertension, edema and protenuria?   preeclampsia  
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Genital herpes is caused by what?   a virus  
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Which procedure is surgery to specifically increase breast size?   breast augmentation  
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Which term describes a woman who has never been pregnant?   Nulliparia  
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Addiction   compulsive, uncontrollable dependence on a substance, habit, or practice to the degree that stopping is harmful.  
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Assessment   evaluation or apprasial of a condition  
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Arthocentesis   surgical puncture of the joint  
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Pericardiocentesis   drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac  
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Rale   abnormal rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound heard while breathing in  
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Supine   lying on the back with face up (horizontal recumbent position)  
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Otoscope   instruments used to visualy examine the external ear canal & tympanic membrane  
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Percussion   diagnostic procedure to determine density of a body area by sound produced by tapping surface  
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The combination of tomography with radionuclide tracers to produce enhanced images of selected body organs or areas   echocardiogram  
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When is a MRI used?   complex joints, spine, brain  
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What substance is used in preparation for a nuclear scan?   radioactive tracer  
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What is the instrument used to measure PB? (spelling)   shpygomomanometer  
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What is the focus of nuclear medicine?   anatomic structures  
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Which test is useful as evidence of a MI?   serum enzymes test  
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Which examination techniqure is used to evaluate air in loops of intestine?   percussion  
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What is the purpose of the serum bilirubin test?   measure how well red blood cells are broken down  
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Which term describes the body part closest to the film while producing a radiograph?   positioning  
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Which radiographic projection has the patient positioned facing the film and parallel to it?   postanterior projection  
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Which condition detected by urine analysis is an indication of impaired kidney function?   albuminuria  
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How do hard structures appear on a traditional radiography?   the appear light  
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How does a MRI produce images?   combination of radiowaves and a strong magnetic field to create signals to a computer which is then converted into images  
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