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from words DNA to Cystoscopy

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The nucleic acid that contains all of an individual's genes. Found in the nucleus.   DNA  
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A region on DNA that contains the "code" for making one protein.   Genes  
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Different forms of a gene   Alleles  
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An allele that is always expressed.   Dominant  
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An allele that will be expressed only when the person is homozygous. It is hidden or partially hidden in the presence of a dominate allele   Recessive  
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A two letter code that describes which alleles a person has (AA, Aa, aa)   Genotype  
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Having the same two alleles for a gene.   Homozygous  
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Having different alleles for a gene   Heterozygous  
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The allele that we can see evidence of.   Expressed  
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Describes what characteristics are produced as a result of having a certain genotype   Phenotype  
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The combination of DNA and proteins found in a cell that is going thru mitosis.   Chromosomes  
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Chromosome pairs 1-22   Autosomes  
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The 23rd pair of chromosomes in humans   Sex Chromosomes  
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Describes the microscopic appearance of chromosomes   Karyotype  
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Having the normal 23 pairs of chromosomes   Diploid  
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Having and abnormal number of chromosomes   Aneuploid  
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Missing a chromosome.   Monosomy  
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Having an extra copy of a chromosome   Trisomy  
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The percentage of blood volume occupied by RBC   Hematocrit  
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The average size of a RBC   Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)  
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A group of diseases that decreases the ability of blood to carry oxygen   Anemias  
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A group of diseases taht results in a dramatic increase in the number of leukoblasts   Leukemias  
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Having an abnormal high number of erythrocytes   Polycythemia  
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A decrease in the number of all normal blood cells   Pancytopenia  
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A decrease in the number of RBC   Erythrocytopenia  
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A decrease in the number of WBC   Leukopenia  
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Thrombocytopenia   Having a low number of platelets  
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A genetic decrease in the activity of one of the clotting factors   Hemophilia  
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A group of genetic anemias resulting in a decrease in the synthesis of goblin chains   Thallasemias  
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Any factor from within the body   Intrinsic Factor (general Def)  
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A protein secreted by gastric glands that is needed for the absorbtion of vitamin B-12   Intrinsic Factor (for pernicious anemia)  
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Any factor coming from outside the body   Extrinsic Factor (general Definition)  
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Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamine)   Extrinsic Factor (for pernicious anemia)  
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Any diagnostic procedure that listens to body sounds   Auscultation  
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An ultrasound of the heart   Echocardiography  
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An electrocardiogram performed while the heart rate is elevated   Stress Test  
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A contrast x-ray showing circulation   Angiography  
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Protiens released from damaged cardiac tissue in the blood; used as a diagnosic indicator of myocardial infarction   Cardiac Markers  
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Having a normal heart rhythm established by the sinoatrial node   Normal Sinus Rhythm  
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Having a resting heart rate less than 60 beats per minute   Bradycardia  
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Having a resting heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute   Tachycardia  
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The inability of a valve to either open or close properly   Valvular incompetence  
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The inability of a valve to open completely   Valvular Stenosis  
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When one of the AV valves swings up into the atrium when it should be closed.   Vavlular Prolapse  
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The build up of fatty deposits (plaque) within blood vessels   Artherosclerosis  
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Hardening of Arteries   Arteriosclerosis  
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Narrowing of the arteries   Arteriostenosis  
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A local decrease in blood flow due to obstruction   Ischemia  
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Chest pains as a result of myocardial ischemia   Angina Pectoris  
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Ischemic necrosis of heart muscle. AKA Heart Attack   Myocardial Infarctions  
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A temporary disease in cerebral function as a result of ischemia.   TIA  
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Ischemic necrosis of cerebrum. AKA stroke   Cerebral Infarction  
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Chronic high blood pressure that is a complication of another condition   Secondary Hypertension  
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Chronic High blood pressure of unknown origin   Primary (Essential) Hypertension  
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Localized dilation of artery or chamber of the heart as a result of a weakness in the wall   Aneurysm  
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Coughing up blood from lungs   Hemoptysis  
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A lack of oxygen   Hypoxia  
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An excess of carbon dioxide   Hypercapnea  
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A decrease in the pH of body fluids as a result of buildup of carbon dioxide   Respiratory Acidosis  
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A partial or complete collapse of lung tissue   Atelectasis  
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The presence of air between the visceral pleura and the parietal pleura   Pneumothorax  
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A group of over-inflated alveoli   Bullae  
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A lesion thru the skin or a mucous membrane   Ulcer  
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A lesion caused by pepsin   Peptic Ulcer  
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A lesion in the mucosal lining of the duodenum   Duodenal ulcer  
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A lesion in the mucosal lining of the stomach   Gastric Ulcer  
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A lesion in the lining of the esophagus   Esophageal Ulcer  
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A pouch or sac that developes off of a tubular structure such as the intestine   Diverticulum  
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Inflammation of a pouch or sac opening off of a tubular structure   Diverticulitis  
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The presence of diverticula within the intestine   Diverticulosis  
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The presence of stones within the gall bladder of biliary ducts.   Cholelithiasis  
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A disease of nervous tissue   Neuropathy  
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A disease of muscle tissue   Myopathy  
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A contrast x-ray showing teh structures that carry urine   Intravenous Pyelogram  
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A blood test used as and indicator of kidney function.   BUN  
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A measure of kidney function that compares the quantity fo creatine excreted in the urine over a 24 hour period to the concentration of creatine in the blood   Creatinine Clearance  
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Using an endoscope to examine the urinary bladder   Cystoscopy  
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