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arhroplasty Surgical reconstruction of joint "arthro" relates to joints, "plasty" means reconstruction
Cardiovascular Relating to the heart and blood "Cardio" for heart, "vascular" for blood vessels.
Dysfunction Impaired or abnormal functioning "Dys" again for abnormal, "function" for how things work
dyslipidemia Abnormal levels of lipids in the blood "Dys" means abnormal or bad, lipid for fats in blood
Enzymes Proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions "Enzymes" are like tiny catalysts in biochemical reactions
Fioricet Medication for tension headaches "Fi-or-i-set" sounds like " for a headache."
Fosamax Medication for osteoporosis "Fosamax" sounds like "fossils max," strengthens bones
gynecology Medical specialty focused on female reproductive system "Gynecology" deals with "gynecol" women and "logy" study
H1N1 Influenza virus strain "H1N1" was a significant flu virus strain
Hodgkin Type of lymphoma "Hodgkin" relates to a specific type of lymphoma
hydrochiorothiazide Medication for high blood pressure "Hydro" for water, "chioro" for salt, "thiazide" for blood pressure
hypokalemic Low levels of potassium in the blood "Hypo" means low, "kalemic" related to potassium
lisinopril Medication for hypertension "Lisinopril" is a common blood pressure medication
lymphadenopathy Swollen lymph nodes "Lymph" relates to the lymphatic system, "adenopathy" for gland disease.
lymphoma Cancer of the lymphatic system "Lymphoma" is a type of cancer involving lymph nodes
Mucous (adjective) Relating to mucus "Mucus" is the adjective form of "mucus."
mucus Slimy secretion in the respiratory tract "Mucus" is like the "muck" in your respiratory system.
nonicteric Not exhibiting jaundice symptoms "Nonicteric" means no jaundice symptoms
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