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Etymology Set 6
Misc.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abduction | Moving away from the point of origin |
| Adduction | Moving towards the point of origin |
| Autologous Bone Graph | Bone taken from a donor site and used as a graft in a different part of the body |
| Dissection | To cut or slice into two parts |
| Intrauterine Device | Contraceptive device inside or within the uterus |
| Intravenous | Within a vein; an injection in a vein (*not between) |
| Intramuscular | Injection into a muscle (*not between) |
| Macroscopic | Large enough to be seen with the naked eye |
| Multiparous | Condition of having had many children |
| Perioperative | Period of time around and ordering an operative procedure |
| Postnatal | After giving birth |
| Postoperative | Period of time following an operative procedure |
| Preoperative | Period of time before an operative procedure |
| Prenatal | Period of time before giving birth |
| Premenstrual | Period of time before a menstrual begins |
| Pseudopregnancy | A false pregnancy |
| Tachycardia | Rapid or fast heart rate |
| Tachyarrhythmia | Rapid or fast arrhythmia |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Agent opposing or fighting against inflammation |
| Contraindication | Inadvisable; to be avoided |
| Microscopic | Very small; only visible with a microscope |
| Neoplasia | Condition of new or recent growth |
| Neoplasm | New or recent growth; could be a tumor or cyst |