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REVIEW #3
MEDICAL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| periodontium | Surrounds and supports the teeth |
| urethrorrhagia | Bleeding from the urethra |
| neurotransmitters | Chemical substances that allow messages to cross a neuron's synapse to target receptor |
| ileum | The last and longest portion of the small intestine |
| mydriasis | Dilation of the pupil |
| neurologist | Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system |
| neurogenic bladder | A urinary problem due to interference with the normal nerve pathways associated with urination |
| dialysis | The procedure that removes waste products from patients whose kidneys no longer function |
| otorrhagia | Bleeding from the ear |
| myelitis | Inflammation of the spinal cord |
| dacryoadenitis | Inflammation of a lacrimal gland |
| peristalsis | The series of wave-like contractions that moves food forward into the digestive system |
| sclera | The white of the eye |