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Etymology Set 6
Misc.
Term | Definition |
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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 |