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Ch 4 Terms Pt.4
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 4 Terms and Definitions Part 4
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| relapse | return of a disease or its symptoms |
| paralysis | loss of movement in muscles |
| syndactyly | congenital anomaly in which fingers or toes are webbed |
| parathyroid | four endocrine glands that are located near (behind) another endocrine gland in the neck |
| adrenal | glands that are located above the kidneys |
| prodrome | symptoms that come before the actual illness |
| recombinant DNA | technique of transferring genetic material from one organism into another |
| prolapse | sliding, sagging downward or forward |
| neoplasm | new growth or tumor |
| ultrasonography | process of using sound waves to create an image of organs and structures in the body |
| syndrome | group of symptoms that occur together and indicate a particular disorder |
| remission | symptoms lessen and a patient feels better |