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50 medical terms derived from Latin.

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Term
Definition
Adipose   Fatty  
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Albumin   Protein found in the blood.  
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Blastocyte   Embryonic cell.  
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Bradycardia   Slow heart rhythm.  
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Carcinoma   Malignant growth (Cancer).  
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Cystology   Study of cells.  
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Dermatitis   Inflammation of the skin.  
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Dorsiflexion   Upward bending of hand or foot.  
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Enterocolitis   Inflammation of the intestines/colon.  
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Febrile   Feverish.  
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Filament   Fine thread.  
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Galactose   Sugar obtained from milk.  
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Gestation   Pregnancy.  
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Glycogen   Form of sugar.  
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Hematology   Study of the blood.  
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Hydrops   Excess watery fluid.  
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Leukocytes   White blood cells.  
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Melancholia   Depression.  
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Myelalgia   Pain in the spinal cord.  
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Nephritis   Inflammation of the kidneys.  
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Oculomotor   Eye movement.  
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Otitis   Inflammation of the ear.  
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Pathogen   Disease causing organism.  
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Pediatrics   Care of children.  
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Podiatry   Care of the foot.  
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Apoplexia   Stroke  
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Metaphase   Second stage of cell division.  
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Morphology   Study of structure of organisms.  
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Multifocal   Arising from multiple locations.  
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Polydipsia   Extreme thirst.  
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Postoperative   After Surgery.  
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Supercilia   Eyelashes  
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Transdermal   Enter through the skin.  
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Adenocele   Cystic tumor in a gland.  
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Brachial Artery   Artery in the upper arm.  
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Calcaneous   Heel  
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Cephalalgia   Pain in the hand.  
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Gastritis   Inflammation of the stomach.  
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Glossitis   Inflammation of the toungue.  
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Hysterectomy   Surgical removal of the uterus.  
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Labiograph   Instrument that records lip movement.  
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Myxoid   Resembling mucus.  
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Ophthalmia   Inflammation of the eyes.  
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Pharmacotherapy   Treatment with medicine.  
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Pharyngitis   Sore throat.  
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Psychiatry   Study and treatment of mental disorders.  
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Subclinical   Without symptoms.  
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Cardiac   Pertaining to the heart.  
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Chondritis   Inflammation of cartilage.  
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Cyanotic   Blue colored.  
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