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Vocab for Unit 1 Mod G

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AAMA   American Association of Medical Assistants  
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AMA   American Medical Association  
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one who administers anesthesia   anesthesiologist  
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exam of tissue and organs of cadavar to determine cause of death   autopsy  
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microorganism capable of causing disease   bacteria  
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study of the heart   cardiology  
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CEUs   continuing education units  
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use of chemicals/drugs to treat/control infections (cancer)   chemotherapy  
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study of skin, hair and nails   dermatology  
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elderly   geriatric  
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study of blood   hematology  
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study of immunity - resistance to disease   immunology  
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plants or other substances that have theraputic value for the body   medicinal  
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one celled form of life - bacteria   microbes  
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organism not visible by the human eye   microorganisms  
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# of persons or cases of a disease within a certain population   morbidity  
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death rate within a population   mortality  
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study of kidney disorders and disease   nephrology  
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brain surgery   neurosurgery  
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study of cancer and cancer tumors   oncology  
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one who specializes in eye and vision problems   ophthalmologist  
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one who specializes in the musculoskeletal system   orthopedist  
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process of heating to destroy bacteria   pasturization  
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study of nature or cause of diseases   pathology  
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physical medicine and rehabilitation   physiatry  
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study of tissue and organs based on x-ray visualization   radiology  
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study of inflammation of the joints   rheumatology  
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prioratization of illness; most important thing a medical professional can know   triage  
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ist   one who specializes  
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logy   study of  
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pathy   disease  
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bi   two  
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hist   tissue  
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nephro   kidney  
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derm   skin  
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treatment and prevention of disease based on the premise that large doses of drugs which cause symptoms in healthy people will cure the same symptoms when given in small doses   homeopathy  
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