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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tinnitus | ringing in the ears |
| Patella | knee cap |
| Asphyxia | lack of oxygen |
| Vertigo | dizziness |
| Hematoma | mass of blood that forms outside the vessel |
| Hydrocele | sac of fluid |
| Pleura | covers the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity |
| Cyanosis | bluish discoloration |
| Dialysis | filtration of blood |
| Supine | Lying on the back |
| Lipocyte | fat cell |
| Rhinoplasty | surgical repair of nose |
| Otoscope | instrument used to examine the internal and external ear |
| Shunt | an artificial passage |
| Melanoma | tumor of epidermis, malignant and black in color |
| Erythema | redness of skin |
| Nephrotomy | incision into the kidney |
| Chondral | referring to the cartilage |
| Bilateral | occurring on two side |
| Hypoxemia | low level of oxygen in the blood |