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Medical Assistant

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Low blood sugar is?   hypoglycemia  
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Variola is?   samll pox  
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The word part which means joint   arthro  
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Excessive tissue formation is referred to as   hyperplasia  
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One who studies cells is referred to as a   cytologist  
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Incision into the chest wall is referred to as   thoracotomy  
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Under the skin is referred to as   hypodermic  
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Atriomegaly refers to   enlargement of the atrium of the heart  
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One complete heartbeat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases is known as the   cardiac cycle  
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resection refers to   cutting or removal of a portion of  
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Another term for subcutaneous injection is   hypodermic  
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In performing a treatment without the patient's informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for   assault and battery  
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The statue of limitations for bringing malpractice suits varies from state to state, but in most states it is difficult to initiate   One year  
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A court order for a physician to appear and testify is known as a   Supoena  
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For anyone to practice medicine without a license, except in a few special circumstances, is   a criminal offense  
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Negligence in the medical profession is called   Malpractice  
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An employee who is considered to be acting on the doctor's behalf while performing professional task is   respondent superior  
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A Physician reports a mcase of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) to the state. This is called   Physician's public duty  
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The age of majority in most jurisdiction is   18 years  
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The study of values or principles governing personal relationships, including ideals of autonomy, justice, and conduct is called.   ethics  
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When performing a microscopic. the evaluation of each element present in the urinary sediment is based upon the   Average number found in 10 fields  
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When doing a red cell count, the factor by which the cells counted are multiplied is   10,000  
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When focusing the microscopic examination of urine consist of   observing the color and character  
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The appropriate gauge needle to use when performing phlebotomy of veins in the forearm is   20 or 21 gauge  
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When using standard white blood cell pipette for determining a white blood cell count, the total number of cells counted is multiplied by   50  
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The most common bacteriology stain is   gram stain  
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The most common position for a chest X-Ray are   PA and lateral  
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Gram staining is done to determine   Whether a a bacteria is gram positive or gram negative  
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On a normal ECG tracing, the first wave to show downward deflection is   Q wave  
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The first sound heard when taking blood pressure is   systolic pressure  
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Normal oral temp is 98.6 F. The equivalent Celsius temperature is   37.0C  
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Ultrasound waves are distributed by   air and gas  
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Ultrasound is commonly   given with electrical stimulation  
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The largest white blood cells are the   Monocytes  
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Which of the following needles have the widest lumen   19 gauge  
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An injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle is called   Subcutaneous  
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The layer of cells forming the epidermis of the skin and surface layer of mucous and serous membranes   epithelium  
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The epidermis contains   melanocytes  
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The term strata means   several layers  
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Neurons that carry impulses toward the brain or spinal cord are   afferent neurons  
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A large molecule which is the main constituent of chromosomes is referred to as   deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)  
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Red blood cells appear red due to the presence of   oxyhemoglobin  
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The heartbeat is normally regulated by the   sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves  
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The median or sagittal plane divides the body   Left and Right  
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A patient in the prone position is lying   face down  
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A patient in the supine position is lying   flat on their back with palms and face up  
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Proximal   is the opposite of distal  
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The body is divided into front and back by which of the following planes?   coronal  
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The opposite of ventral is   dorsal  
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The opposite of distal   proximal  
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The number of bones in the body is   206  
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The longest bone in the body is the   femur  
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Tissues are composed of   cells  
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The valve located on the right side of the heart is   Tricuspid valve  
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Canals in the inner ear that affect equilibrium are   semicircular canals  
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The area between the lungs that contain the heart, trachea, esophagus, and thymus gland is called   mediastinum  
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The surgical breaking of bones is called   Osteoclasia  
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Pain over the course of a nerve is   Neuralgia  
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Which of the following are examples of plant derived drugs   digitoxin and quinine  
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Which of the following are drugs derived from animal substances   thyroid hormone and insulin  
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Which drug is derived from a mineral source   Potassium Chloride  
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The abbreviation used to indicate that a medication should be given four times a day is   qid  
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The abbreviation for every hour is   Q.H.  
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Which of the following is the process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use   absorbtion  
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The process by which drug molecules are transformed into simpler products is called   metabolism  
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Which of the following is considered a drug's official name   generic name  
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Which part of a prescription includes the name of the drug and the amount   inscription  
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Which part of the prescription contains the patient's instructions   transcription  
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What would you do to secure the handling of prescription pads?   use prescription blanks as note paper  
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The action of antihypertension drugs is to   reduce blood pressure  
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TID means   3 times a day  
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PRN means   as needed  
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What is the abbreviation for last menstrual period   LMP  
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What is the abbreviation for Right eye   OD  
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What is the abbreviation for hematocrit blood test   hct  
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What is the abbreviation for carcinoma   CA  
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What is the abbreviation for every other day   q,o.d.  
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What is the abbreviation for microgram   mcg  
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When performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be   wiped away  
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The packed red blood cell volume is determined by   performing a hematocrit test  
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When doing a differential white blood cell count, the total number of calls counted is   100  
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The time the film is allowed to remain in the fix solution is   twice as long as the developing time  
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The most common place to take a pulse is at the   radial artery  
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When applying a cast the plaster   is applied over a stockinette  
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If a carotid pulse was taken, it was taken at the   neck  
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palpation is done by   feeling a part with the hand  
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A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should   apply direct pressure  
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The normal pulse rate for children from one to seven years of age is   80 to 120  
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The normal heart rate for children over the age of seven is   80 to 90  
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The normal pulse rate for an adult is   60 to 80  
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The process of measuring as done in chest expansion is called   mensuration  
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The medication for injection should be verified at least   three times  
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The appropriate way to dispose of a syringe and needle after giving an injection is to   dispose in leak proof, puncture resistant container  
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The most common exposure incident a medical worker may encounter is   Accidentally sticking oneself with a used needle  
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The first modern health insurance became an employment benefit because   A group of schoolteachers in Dallas, Texas joined forces and requested it  
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The underlying principle of all types of insurance is   The law of probability  
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Medicaid is   A program of medical care for the needy provided by the title XIX of the social security Amendments of 1965  
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An insurance contract written for a company for its employees is called   group coverage  
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Persons who are unable to pay for medical care or who have dependent children, may apply for   Medicaid  
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A fixed dollar amount the subscriber must pay or "meet" each year before the insurer begins to cover   deductible  
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In a typical medical practice, insurance claims are filed   7 to 10 business days from the date of service  
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Payments made by a patient represent the doctor's   accounts receivable  
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Dollar enteries made on the left side of the ledger are called   debits  
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Any checks received for the doctor should be immediately   Given a restrictive endorsement  
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A patient's financial account is referred to as   ledger or ledger card  
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One way to prevent patients form forgetting future appointments is   call the patient the day before their appointment, use appointment cards, do not book more than 2 weeks in advance  
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The three main groups of Carbohydrates are   monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccarides  
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An inadequate supply of essential nutrients in the diest may result in   malnutrition  
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Which of the following comprises about 60% of the body's weight   water  
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Blindness can result from a severe lack of   Vitamin A  
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The vitamin that jis necessary for the proper clotting of the blood is   Vitamin K  
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Good sources of Vitamin C are   Citrus fruits  
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A microorganism is a   tiny animal or plant  
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A typical symptom of food allergy is   hives  
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Iron is known to be a necessary component of   hemoglobin  
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Fat-soluble vitamins   are slower than water-soluble vitamins to exhibit deficiencies  
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The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of water by 1 degrees C is a/an   calorie  
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Which of the following is the most essential nutrient for building and repairing cells and tissues   protein  
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Each gram of ______ contains four calories   protein  
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It is recommended that what percentage of an individual's daily calorie intake be made up of carbohydrates   50-60%  
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Which of the following are used for immediate fuel and are converted to glucose   Carbohydrates  
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After the body's carbohydrates reserves are depleted, which of the following does the body burn   lipids  
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Which of the following is the daily recommendation of fiber for adults   20 to 30 mg  
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The recommended daily adult cholesterol intake is no more than   300 mg  
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Which of the following are saturated fats   coconut and palm oils  
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The most important nutrient that is essential for the production of red blood cells is   Iron  
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Which vitamin is an intracellular antioxidant, maintains cell structures, and aids the formation of red blood cells?   Vitamin E  
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Which vitamin builds bones and teeth, is found in egg yolks, butter, and fortified milk?   Vitamin D  
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Vitamin _______ is rich in citrius fruits, mangoes, strawberries, and green leafy vegetables.   C  
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Of the following, which is important in the maintenance of muscle contraction and is found in foods such as bananas, raisins, oranges, and potatoes   Potassium  
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Which of the following maintains fluid and acid-base balance and its main dietary source is salt?   sodium  
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A condition in which the heart is unable to pump adequate amounts of blood to the tissues and organs is   Cardiac failure  
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A quick rising and collapsing (water hammer) pulse is characterized of   Aortic regurgitation  
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A lift or heave is the rise with each heartbeat of the   sternum  
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Hypertension in the adult is defined as blood pressure greater than   140/90 mmHg  
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An inflammation of the skin usually causing itching and sometimes accompanied by scaling or blisters is   eczema  
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Which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma   volatile irritants from organic solvents, exposure to mists and dusts in individual plants, and inhalation of cold air  
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A condition indicating that certain elements are lacking in the blood   anemia  
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A metabolic bone disorder affecting primarily postmenopausal women and is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone   osteoporosis  
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What chronic inflammatory disease attacks joints and surrounding tissues, and is intermittent with periods of remission   rheumatoid arthritis  
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What contagious superficial skin infection is usually seen in young children   impetigo  
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A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance is   diabetes mellitus  
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A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation of kidney function is   renal failure  
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Congenital anemia occurs primarily in African Americans and about one in ten carry the abnormal gene called   sickle cell  
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The most potent stimulus to increasing coronary blood flow is called   local myocardial hypoxia  
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The term for disease producing is   pathogenic  
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Diabetes mellitus is a disease that involves the   pancreas  
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A malignant tumor is referred to as   Carcinoma  
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High blood pressure is referred to as   hypertension  
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An abnormal increase in red blood cells is called   erthrocytosis  
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One who studies disease is a   Pathologist  
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Inflammation of the joint and bone is referred to as   osetoarthritis  
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