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Phleb Definition Test 5

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Lumen   The inner cavity of blood vessels and arteries through which blood flows  
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Lysis   The state in which there is a gradual decline of fever, disease or cells, breaking up  
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Median Cubital vein   The center vein at the elbow FIRST choice of venipuncture  
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Megalocardia   Hypertrophy of the heart  
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Metacarpal veins   Veins of the hands  
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Metatarsal Veins   Veins of the feet  
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Microbe   A minute living organism  
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Microbiology   Study of micoorganisms  
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Milliliter   The measure equal to 1/1000 liter, or 1.0000 cubic centimeters  
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Morphology   Study of cell descriptions and form  
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Myocardial Infarcation   A blockage of blood to the muscular tissue of the heart, a heart attack  
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Myocarditis   Inflammation of the heart  
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Myelosuppressive   The inhibiting of the bone marrow activity, effectively decreasing the production of blood cells and platelets Note: a careful monitoring of prolonged bleeding following a venipuncture is recommended  
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Neonatal   Care concerned with first 6 weeks after birth of a child  
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Nephritis   Pertaining to kidney inflammation  
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Nephrology   Study of the kidneys  
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Neurology   Study of the nervous system  
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Nosocomial   Infection acquired after admissioin to a healthcare facility  
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Obstetrics   Management of a woman during a preganancy and after the birth  
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Occult Blood   Minute quantities of blood which can be seen with a microscope  
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Oncology   Study of tumors  
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Opthalmology   Study of the eye  
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Orthopedics   The preservation, restoration and function of the skeletal system  
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Otitis   An inflamation of any part of the ear  
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Palpate   To feel for a vein. To examine by touching.  
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Palpitate   An abnormally rapid fluttering of the heart  
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Pancreas   An endocrine gland which is responsible ofr the production of insulin  
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Parasitology   Study of parasites  
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Patency   The state of being freely open. A vein is patent is it still retains its elesticity and has no blockage from scarring or bruising  
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Pathogenic   Capable of producing a disease  
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