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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils usually caused by viral or bacterial infections |
| Adenoidectomy | removal of the adenoids |
| Septectomy | surgical excision of part or all of the septum |
| Pleurectomy | surgical removal of part of the Pleura ( membrane surrounding the lungs) |
| Tachypnea | rapid shallow breathing |
| Gingivostomatitis | inflammation of mouth and gums |
| Rhinorrhagia | excessive blood flow from the nose |
| Duodenectomy | procedure to remove part or all of the duodenum |
| Jejunotomy | incision into the jejunum |
| Nephrology | study of the kidneys |
| Spermatocele | hernia or distention of the epididymis caused by sperm cells |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| prostatolith | a stone in the prostate |
| seminoma | type of testicular cancer arising from sperm forming tissue |
| Tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |