Med Term Definitions
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| aspirator | instrument that suctions fluid or gas
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| cardiovascular | relating to the heart and blood vessels
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| cataract | decreased vision caused by clouding of the lens
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| diarthroses | freely moveable joints
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| dyspnea | difficulty in breathing
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| diverticulitis | inflammation of a diverticulum
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| dysuria | painful urination
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| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus
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| neuralgia | severe pain along a nerve
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| oncology | body knowledge regarding tumors
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| concussion | posttraumatic syndrome, which includes headaches, memory loss, dizziness, and extreme breathing rates.
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| diabetes mellitus | inability to oxidize and utilize carbohydrates because of a lack of insulin
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| electrocardiogram | record of heart activity monitored by electrodes placed on the chest wall
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| hemoptysis | spitting up blood
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| lymphadenitis | inflammation of the lymph nodes
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| malignant | tending to become progressively worse
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| melanoderma | increased amount of melanin in the skin
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| rotavirus | acute viral infection often found in childcare centers and long-term care facilities
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| pneumonia | disease of the lungs
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| preelampsia | disorder of pregnancy characterized by hypertension
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