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medically related to the CPC

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collagen   a protein that connects and supports other bodily tissues  
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epithelium   membranous tissue that lines the internal organs, cavities, and surfaces of structures throughout the body  
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melanin   a pigment that gives the skin and hair their natural color  
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stratum corneum   a layer of dead cells in the epidermis that forms a barrier to retain moisture  
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subcutaneous tissue   the deepest layer of the skin, which contains fat cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves  
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Alopecia   loss of hair from the head or body  
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erythema   abnormal redness of the skin due to dilation of blood vessels  
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furuncle   a boil filled with pus originating in a gland or hair follicle  
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melanoma   a malignant tumor of the skin (skin cancer).  
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nevus   a pigment lesion of the skin that is usually benign, such as a birthmark or mole  
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BCC   Basal Cell Carcinoma  
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MM   Malignant Melanoma  
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SC   Subcutaneous  
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SCC   Squamous Cell Carcinoma  
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UVR   Ultraviolet Radiation  
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bones   form the skeleton, which provides structure and support for the body, and protects vital organs, and stores nutriants.  
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Ligaments   strong bands of connective tissue that binds bones together at the joints  
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tendons   bands of fibrous connective tissue connecting a muscle to a bone. They act as elastic bands, allowing body movement  
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Muscles   are the contractile tissue of the body whose primary function is to provide power. They also provide form and heat for the body  
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joints   are the locations where two or more bones make contact  
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clavicle   collar bone  
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deltoid   muscle covering the shoulder joint. Provides rotation, extention, and flexibility of the arm.  
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maxilla   bones that support on either side of the upper jaw the cheek teeth and canines  
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soleus   broad flat muscles located in the back of the calf which provides and controls postural stability  
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sternum   breast bone, located in the center of the thorax (chest)  
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bursitis   inflammation of the bursa (sm. fluid-filled sacs that ease friction between tendons and bones) resulting in swelling and pain  
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crepitation   grating, clicking, rattling, or crackling sound produced by rubbing of bone fragments  
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effusion   an abnormal collection of fluid in various spaces of the body (example: the knee)  
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Kyphosis   hunch-back; this is the abnormal backward curve of the vertebral column  
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torticollis   stiff neck; spasms in the neck muscles causing the head to tilt to one side, making it difficult to rotate the head  
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DJD   Degenerative Joint Disease  
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FROM   full range of motion  
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MS   Musculoskeletal  
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OA   Osteoarthritis  
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bronchi   large hallow air passages that carry air into the lungs  
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diaphragm   a sheet of muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage and separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.  
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Glottis   the true vocal cords and the opening between them  
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nasopharynx   the area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose  
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oropharynx   the area of the throat that is at the back of the mouth  
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asbestosis   a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by the inhaling of asbestos particles  
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emphysema   a chronic, irreversible disease of the lungs whereby the small air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs become damaged, resulting in decreased respiratory function  
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nasopharyngitis   "common cold" it is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system  
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pleurisy   inflammation of the membranes around the lungs, resulting in fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing  
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pneumothorax   air outside the ling and within the chest cavity, resulting in collapse of the lung  
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CLD   Chronic Lung Disease  
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COPD   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  
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CPAP   Continuous Positive Airway Presure  
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OLB   Open Lung Biopsy  
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RAD   Reactive Airway Disease  
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Aorta   a large artery that carried oxygen-enriched blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries  
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Atrium   The upper chanber of each half of the heart  
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Mitral valve   "Bicuspid valve"; the mitral valve separates the two chambers on the left side of the heart; it prevents blood from backing up into the atrium and the lungs  
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Tricuspid valve   A valve with three cusps located between the right atrium and right ventricle; it prevents the backflow of blood into the right atrium  
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ventricle   the lower pumping chambers of the heart  
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angina   pain in the heart from unsufficient flow of blood to the heart muscle  
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Cerebrovascular accident   "stroke"; a blood vessel or clot (thrombus) in the brain that deprives the brin tissue of oxygen  
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Endocarditis   An infection of one of the four heart valves  
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Myocardial infarction   the death of heart tissue due to lack of oxygen for a extended period  
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Transichemic attack   "mini-strokes"; caused when a small blood clot blocks an artery to the brain for a short period  
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BMI   body mass index  
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CAD   Coronary Artery Disease  
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CVA   Cerebrovascular Accident  
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RRR   Regular Rate and Rhythm (heart)  
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TIA   transient Ischemic Attack  
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Axillary lymph nodes   Lymph nodes located in the armpit that drain the lymph channels from the breast  
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Bone marrow   the soft and spongy tissue that fills the cavities of the bones  
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Cisterna chyli   the origin of the thoracic duct  
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Lymph   A transparent, watery bodily fluid containing white blood cells  
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Thoracic duct   a major duct of the lymphatic system that drains lymph from the entire body (with the exception of the right upper quadrant) and returns it to the left subclavian vein  
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Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome   a disease by which an unusualy high number of white blood cells accumulate in the lymph nodes, liver, and spleen, leading to enlargement of these organs  
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Castleman's disease   benign tumors that develop in the lymph node tissue at a single site or throughout the body  
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Lymphadenitis   inflammation of the lymph nodes  
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lymphatic falariasis   a parasitic disease caused by microscopic worms in the lymph system  
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Mesenteric lymphadenitis   Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the membrane that attaches the intestine to the abdominal wall  
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ALPS   Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome  
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CD   Castleman's Disease  
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LAG   Lymphangiogram  
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LN   Lymph Node  
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PLND   Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection  
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Small intestine   divided into three sections: duodenum (first third), Jejunum (second third), and ileum (distal third)  
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Large intestine   begins at the iliac region of the pelvis and consists of four portions: ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid or pelvic colon  
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Ancillary organs   include: Pancreas, which produces digestive enzymes that are secreted into the intestines; the liver, which produces bile( a digestive juice), and the gallbladder, which store and secretes bile to help the body digest fats  
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Cecum   a blind sac that opens into the colon  
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Duodenum   the first part of the small intestione, extending from the stomach to the jejunum, which breaks down food  
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esophagus   the tubular portion of the digestive tract that connects the mouth to the stomach  
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Ileum   The longest portion of the small intestine responsible for digestion and the absorption of nutrients  
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jejunum   the part of the small intestine that connects the duodenum and ileum  
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Crohn's disease   an inflammation of the gastrointestional tract (from the mouth to the anus) most commonly affecting the lower part of the small intestine  
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Dyspepsia   "indigestion"; the feeling of fullness during a meal and/or uncomfortable fullness after a meal accompanied by burning or pain in the upper abdomen  
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Gastroparesis   a disorder of the stomach that causes the stomach to take too long to empty, resulting in bacterial overgrowth from the fermentation of the food and in some cases the hardening of the food, which may cause an obstruction  
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Helicobacter pylori   a spiral-shaped bacterium in the stomach that damages the stomach, causing inflammation and peptic ulcers  
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Stomach ucler   an open sore or erosion in the lining of the stomach  
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HSM   Hepatosplenomegaly  
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LFT   Liver Function Test  
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GERD   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease  
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GIST   Gastrointestional Stromal Tumor  
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IBS   Irritable Bowel Syndrome  
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kidneys   filter waste products from the blood; they also regulate blood pressure by maintaining a steady level of electrolytes  
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Ureter   is a tube leading away from the kidney to the urinary bladder, whose function is the movement of urine  
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bladder   is to store and release urine  
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urethra   the tube through which urine passes when emptying the bladder  
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female reproductive system   is divided into two parts; external and internal. the external part of the reproductive system consists of the vulva, the mons pubis, labia and clitoris. The internal organs are the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries  
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Male reproductive system   divided into two parts. The external organs include the penis and scrotum. the internal organs include the vas deferens, testes, and seminal vesicles. The primary function of the reproductive system, whether male or female, is to produce offspring  
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Epididymis   tightly coiled tubes attached to the top of the testis, where sperm is stored during maturation  
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Fallopian tube   a tube through which the eggs from the ovary pass to the uterus  
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labia majora   the outer folds of skin (lips) that cover and protect the female genitalia  
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labia minora   the smaller inside folds of skin (lips) located between the labia majora and the external genitalia  
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ovary   the female reproductive organ that contains the eggs necessary for reproduction and produces estrogen and progesterone  
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prepuce   the foreskin or sheath of skin that covers the penis  
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prostate gland   the male sex gland that produces a fluid that forms part of the semen  
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testes   the male reproductive glands located in the scrotum that produce testosterone and sperm  
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vas deferens   the ducts by which sperm passes from the testis to the urethra  
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Amenorrhea   the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age; not related to menopause  
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benign prostatic hypertrophy   swelling or enlargement of the prostate gland  
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Cryptochidism   "hidden testicle"; the failure of one or more of the testes to descend into the scrotum  
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Dysmenorrhea   painful menstrual periods  
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Dysuria   Painful or difficult unrination  
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Endometriosis   the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus (endometrium) becomes implanted outside the uterus.  
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Hematuria   the presence of blood in the urine  
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Hydrocele   a fluid-filled sac surrounding the testis, resulting in swelling on the side of the scrotum  
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Kidney stones   also known as calculus of the kidney; hard, solid pellets that form in the urinary tract  
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Menorrhagia   Heavy menstrual period with excessive bleeding  
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Polycystic kidney disease   a genetic disorder of the kidneys by which numerous fluid-filled cysts form in the kidneys  
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testicular torsion   the spermatic cord gets twisted around the testicle, cutting off the supply of blood to the testicle  
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varicocele   dilated and twisted veins of the testis  
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vulvovaginitis   an inflammation of the vulva and vagina; commonly caused by irritating substances (bubble bath) or poor hygiene  
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CKD   Chronic Kidney Disease  
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CX   Cervix  
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DRE   Digital Rectal Examination  
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DUB   Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding  
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ED   Erectile Dysfunction  
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ESRD   End Stage Renal Disease  
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GU   Genitourinary  
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HPV   Human Papillomavirus  
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HRT   Hormone Replacement Therapy  
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IVP   Intravenous Pyelogram  
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KUB   kidneys, ureters, bladder  
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PID   Pelvic Inflammatory Disease  
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PSA   Prostate Specific Antigen  
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STD   sexually transmitted disease  
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UTI   urinary tract infection  
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Hypothalamus   part of the brain located above the pituitary gland that connects the endocrine system to the nervous system and is responsible for regulating the release of hormones, body temp., food intake, and sleep  
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parathyroid gland   small glands located within the lobe of the thyroid that control the supply of calcium to the body  
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pineal gland   a small endocrine gland in the brain that secretes the hormone melatonin, which assists with the regulation of wake/sleep cycles  
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Thymus gland   plays an important role in the development of the immune system. The thymus gland decreases in size as we age.  
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thyroid gland   one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, it helps to regulate growth and metabolism  
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Diabetes   inability to produce or metabolize the hormone insulin, resulting in high glucose levels, frequent urination and excessive thirst.  
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Gestational diabetes   the elevation of blood glucose during pregnancy  
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Hyperglycemia   excess glucose in the blood  
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hypothyroidism   an underactive thyroid causing a reduced metabolic rate, tiredness, and lethargy  
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DM   Diabetes Mellitus  
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GH   Growth Hormone  
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GTT   Glucose Tolerance Test  
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HGH   Human Growth Hormone  
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TSH   Thyroid-stimulating Hormone  
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Brachial plexus   A network of nerves originating from the neck and running down to the shoulder, arm, hand and fingers  
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Cerebellum   a portion of the brain located in the back of the head responsible for the coordination of movement and balance  
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obturator nerve   arises from the ventral division of the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves  
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peripheral nervous system   outside of the central nervous system, but connects the central nervous system to the limbs and organs  
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Spinal cord   a long thin tube like structure of nervous tissue that travels from the base of the skull down the back. its function is to carry messages from the brain to the rest of the body.  
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Alzheimer's disease   a progressive degenerative brain disease that alters the brain, causing impaired memory, thinking, and behavior  
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Cerebral palsy   loss or deficiency of motor control caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy  
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Epilepsy   a disorder of the central nervous system in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures and blackouts  
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Meningitis   an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain (meninges)  
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Multiple sclerosis   A slowly progressive disease of the brain and spinal cord resulting in difficulties with coordination and speech, impaired mobility, and disability  
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ANS   Autonomic Nervous System  
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CNS   Central Nervous System  
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CP   Cerebral Palsy  
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EEG   Electroencephalogram  
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PNS   Peripheral Nervous System  
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Choroid   the middle layer of the eye consisting of blood vessels that furnish nourishment to other parts of the eye  
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Conjunctiva   The mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the undersurface of the eyelid  
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Optic nerve   the cable that connects the eye to the brain  
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Retina   a thin membrane covering the back of the eyeball that converts optical images to electrical impulses, which are sent along the optic nerve to the brain  
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Sclera   the white of the eye that serves as a protective outer layer for the eye  
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Blepharitis   Inflammation of the eyelids  
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Cataract   Clouding of the natural lens of the eye  
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Chalazion   a sebaceous cyst of the eyelid  
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Nystagmus   Rapid involuntary movement of the eye  
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Strabismus   "crossed eyes"; this is the abnormal alignment of one or both eyes  
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OD   Right eye  
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OL   Left eye  
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OKN   Optokinetic nystagmus  
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OU   Both eyes  
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VA   visual acuity  
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Cochlea   A snail shaped tube in the inner ear.  
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Eustachian tube   One of a pair of tubes that connects the middle ear to the nasopharnyx, allowing for the passage of air  
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malleus   a hammer shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits the sound vibration from the eardrum to the incus  
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tympanic membrane   the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound  
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vestibule   the central cavity of hte ear (the middle part of the inner ear)  
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acoustic neuroma   a slow growing benign tumor located in the hearing canal  
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meniere's disease   a disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss  
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otitis externa   inflammation of the external ear  
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otitis media   inflammation of the middle ear; this is most common in children  
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tinnitus   a noise that originates within the ear, such as a ringing in the ear  
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AD   right ear  
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AI   left ear  
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AU   both ears  
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MD   Meniere's Disease  
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OM   Otitis media  
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Plasma   The clear yellowish fluid portion of the blood in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and plates are suspended  
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red blood cells   the most common type of blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues  
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serum   the clear liquid that can be separated from the clotted blood  
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White blood cells   The primary function of white blood cells is to fight off infection  
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hemophilia   a hereditary disorder whereby the blood does not clot normally, resulting in uncontrolled bleeding  
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Leukemia   malignant neoplasm of the blood-forming tissue (bone marrow), causing the abnormal development of white blood cells  
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sepsis   an infection in the blood caused by the spread of bacteria or toxins via the bloodstream  
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sickle cell disease   a genetic disorder whereby the blood cells form a crescent shape that results to chronic anemia  
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thalassemia   an inherited form of anemia resulting in the inability to create enough hemoglobin (the red blood cell protein that carries oxygen to the body)  
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CBC   Complete blood count  
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PA   Pernicious anemia  
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RBC   red blood cell  
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SCD   sickle cell disease  
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WBC   white blood cell  
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antibodies   proteins made by the body to neutralize or destroy foreign substances  
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immunodeficiency   the inability of the immune system to fight of infectious diseases  
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interferon   proteins released by cells to stimulate the immune response  
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lymphocyte   a type of white blood cell thatproduces antibodies  
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monocyte   large circulating white blood cells formed in the bone marrow that fight against fungi and bacteria  
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allergies   an overreaction of the immune system to a substance or allergen  
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anaphylaxis   a severe and rapid allergic reaction that can become life threatening  
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autoimmune disease   a disease caused when the body's own immune system acts against itself  
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus   A virus that causes failure of the immune system by infecting and destroying helper T cells of the immune systems  
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Rheumatoid arthritis   an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints  
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HIV   Human Immunodeficiency Virus  
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IBD   Inflammatory Bowel Disease  
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RA   Rheumatoid Arthritis  
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SCID   Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (disorder)  
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SLE   Systemic Lupus Erythematosus  
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