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Words & Definitions of Med Term Short Cours

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oncologist   a specialist in the study of tumors  
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prognosis   prediction or anticipated survival and revovery of disease  
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osteoarthritis   inflammation of the bone and joints  
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pathologist   a physician who interprets and diagnoses the changes caused by disease in tissues and body fluids  
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thrombosis   abnormal clotting of blood within a blood vessel.  
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hyperglycemia   high blood sugar. excessive sugar in the blood  
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psychosis   a serious mental disorder characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions  
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laparoscopy   visual examination of the abdomen by mans of a laparoscope  
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hyperthyroidism   the condition of the thyroid gland over funtioning. overactive thyroid  
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dysentery   bad,painful intestines. diarrhea  
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