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Unit 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sternocostal | something related to or located between the sternum (breastbone) and the ribs |
| Phrenoplegia | the paralysis of the diaphragm |
| Hypocarbia | a medical condition characterized by a lower-than-normal level of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood |
| Rhinorrhagia | a runny nose, characterized by the excessive discharge of mucus from the nasal passages |
| Pectus excavatum | a congenital chest wall deformity where the sternum (breastbone) and ribs grow abnormally, causing a sunken appearance in the chest |
| Duodenectomy | a surgical procedure involving the removal of all or part of the duodenum |
| Sigmoidoscope | a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing |
| Cholelith | a solid deposit, or stone, formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts |
| Cholecystalgia | pain in the gallbladder |
| Stomatodynia | a chronic condition characterized by a persistent burning sensation in the mouth, usually in the absence of visible lesions or other identifiable causes |
| Meatoscope | a type of speculum, an instrument used to open and examine a body cavity or passage |
| Epididymis | a tightly coiled, tubular structure located on the posterior side of each testis in the male reproductive system |
| Orchiopexy | a surgical procedure to relocate an undescended testicle into the scrotum |
| Nocturnal enuresis | the involuntary voiding of urine during sleep |
| Balanorrhea | a discharge from the glans penis |
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