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Med Terms Final

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adenoidectomy   Removal of adenoids. (root) adenoid/o = adenoids (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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bronchiectasis   Dilation of the bronchus. (root) bronchi/o = bronchus (suffix) -ectasis = dilation  
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hypercapnia   Excessive carbon dioxide. (prefix) hyper- = excessive (root) capn/o = carbon dioxide (suffix) -ia = condition  
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pneumoconiosis   Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs. (root) pneum/o = lungs (root) coni/o = dust (suffix) -osis = abnormal condition  
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cyanosis   Abnormal bluish discoloration. (root) cyan/o = blue (suffix) -osis = abnormal condition  
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laryngitis   Inflammation of the larynx. (root) laryng/o = throat (suffix) -itis = inflammation  
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lobectomy   Removal of a lobe of the lung. (root) lob/o = lobe of the lung (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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orthopnea   Breathing easier upright. (root) orth/o = straight (suffix) -pnea = breathing  
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hypoxia   Low oxygen. (prefix) hypo- = low or deficient (root) ox/o = oxygen (suffix) -ia = condition  
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dysphonia   Hoarseness. (prefix) dys- = painful (root) phon/o = voice (suffix) -ia = condition  
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pleurodynia   Pain in the pleura. (root) pleur/o = pleura (suffix) -dynia = pain  
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pneumothorax   Air in the pleural cavity. (root) pneum/o = air (suffix) -thorax = chest, pleural cavity  
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pulmonary   Pertaining to the lungs. (root) pulmon/o = lungs (suffix) -ary = pertaining to  
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rhinorrhea   Nasal discharge. (root) rhin/o = nose (suffix) -rrhea = discharge  
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rhinoplasty   Surgical repair of the nose. (root) rhin/o = nose (suffix) -plasty = repair  
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spirometer   Instrument for measuring breathing. (root) spir/o = breathing (suffix) -meter = measure  
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atelectasis   Collapsed lung. (prefix) a- = not, without (root) tel/o = complete (suffix) -ectasis = dilation, expansion  
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tracheotomy   Incision of the trachea. (root) trache/o = trachea (suffix) -otomy = incision  
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empyema   Pus in pleural cavity. (root) em = in (root) py/o = pus (suffix) -ema = condition  
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anosmia   No smell. (prefix) an- = no, not, without (suffix) -osmia = smell  
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hyperpnea   Excessive deep breathing. (prefix) hyper- = excessive (suffix) -pnea = breathing  
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tachypnea   Rapid breathing. (prefix) tachy- = fast, rapid (suffix) -pnea = breathing  
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hemothorax   Blood in the pleural cavity. (root) hem/o = blood (suffix) -thorax = chest, pleural cavity  
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COPD   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  
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CPR   Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  
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DPT   Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus.  
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PFTs   Pulmonary function tests.  
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SOB   Shortness of breath.  
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TB   Tuberculosis.  
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URI   Upper Respiratory Infection.  
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basophil   White blood cell with basic dye attraction. (root) bas/o = base (alkaline) (suffix) -phil = attraction to  
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hypochromia   Decreased color of red blood cells.  
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anticoagulant   Substance against clotting.  
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erythrocytopenia   Deficiency of red blood cells.  
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granulocyte   White blood cells with granules.  
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hematocrit   Separation of red blood cells.  
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hemoglobinopathy   Hemoglobin disease.  
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anisocytosis   Non-equal sized red blood cells.  
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leukocytopenia   White blood cell deficiency.  
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morphology   Study of change in shape.  
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poikilocytosis   Irregularly shaped red blood cells.  
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spherocytosis   Abnormally round red blood cells.  
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plasmapheresis   Removal of plasma from rest of blood.  
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erytoblast   Immature red blood cell. (root) erythr/o = red (suffix) -blast = immature  
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microcytosis   Abnormally small red blood cells  
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hemoglobin   Blood protien.  
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hematopoiesis   Formation of blood.  
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erythropoiesis   Formation of red blood cells.  
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myelopoiesis   Formation of bone marrow.  
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BMT   Bone marrow transplantation.  
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CBC   Complete blood count.  
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Hct   Hematocrit.  
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Hg, HGB   Hemoglobin.  
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PT   Prothrombin time.  
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PTT   Partial thromboplastin time.  
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immunoglobulin   Protection protein.  
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immunosuppression   Compromised immune system.  
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lymphopoiesis   Lymph formation. (root) lymph/o = lymph (suffix) -poiesis = formation, growth  
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lymphocytopenia   Lymphocyte deficiency. (root) lymph/o = lymph (root) cyt/o = cell (suffix) -penia = deficiency  
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lymphadenopathy   Lymph gland disease. (root) lymphaden/o = lymph node, gland (suffix) -pathy = disease  
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splenomegaly   Enlarged spleen. (root) splen/o = spleen (suffix) -megaly = enlargement  
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splenectomy   Removal of the spleen. (root) splen/o = spleen (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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thymoma   Malignant tumor of thymus gland. (root) thym/o = thymus gland (suffix) -oma = tumor  
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thymectomy   Removal of thymus gland. (root) thym/o = thymus gland (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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anaphylaxis   Severe allergic reaction.  
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AIDS   Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome  
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HIV   Human immunodeficiency virus, causes AIDS.  
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HSV   Herpes simplex virus.  
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KS   Kaposi sarcoma.  
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hypercalcemia   Excessive blood calcium. (prefix) hyper- = excessive (root) calc/o = calcium (suffix) -emia = blood condition  
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kyphosis   Abnormal condition of humpback.  
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laminectomy   Removal of lamina.  
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lordosis   Abnormal condition of swayback.  
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osteodystrophy   Abnormal formation of bone.  
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scoliosis   Abnormal condition of lateral spine curvature.  
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spondylolisthesis   Forward slipping vertabra.  
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osteoblast   Immature bone cell.  
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epiphysis   Ends of long bones.  
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osteoporosis   Abnormal condition of bone pores.  
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osteomalacia   Abnormal softening of bone.  
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osteotome   Instrument to cut bone.  
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acetabular   Pertaining to the hip socket.  
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carpal   Pertaining to the wrist. (root) carp/o = wrist (suffix) -al = pertaining to  
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supraclavicular   Pertaining to above the clavicle. (prefix) supra- = above (root) clavic/o = clavix (suffix) -ar = pertaining to  
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subcostal   Pertaining to below the ribs.  
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chondrocostal   Pertaining to rib cartilage.  
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craniotomy   Incision of the skull.  
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femoral   Pertaining to the femur.  
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malleolar   Pertaining to the malleolus.  
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mandibular   Pertaining to the mandible.  
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olecranal   Pertaining to the elbow.  
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pelvimetry   Measurement of the pelvis.  
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peroneal   Pertaining to the fibula.  
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tarsectomy   Removal of tarsals.  
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ankylosis   Abnormal condition of stiff joints.  
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arthroplasty   Repair of a joint.  
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hemarthrosis   Abnormal condition of blood in a joint.  
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hydrarthrosis   Abnormal condition of fluid in a joint.  
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bursitis   Inflammation of bursae.  
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achondroplasia   Abnormal cartilage development.  
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chondroma   Benign tumor of cartilage.  
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chondromalacia   Abnormal softening of the cartilage.  
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rheumatologist   Specialist in the study of joints.  
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tenosynovitis   Inflammation of tendon and sheath.  
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polyarthritis   Inflammation of many joints.  
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arthrotomy   Incision of a joint.  
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arthrodesis   Surgical fusing of a joint.  
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fasciectomy   Removal of fascia.  
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fibromyalgia   Pain of muscles and fibers.  
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leiomyoma   Benign tumor of smooth muscle.  
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leiomyosarcoma   Malignant tumor of smooth muscle and connective tissue.  
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myalgia   Muscle pain.  
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myopathy   Muscle disease.  
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rhabdomyoma   Benign tumor of skeletal muscle.  
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rhabdomyosarcoma   Malignant tumor of skeletal muscle and connective tissue.  
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amyotrophic   Pertaining to lack of muscle development.  
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dorsiflexion   Bending foot upward.  
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myasthenia gravis   Lack of strength in skeletal muscles.  
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polymyalgia   Pain in many muscles.  
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C1-C7   Cervical vertebrae.  
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Ca   Calcium  
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CTS   Carpal tunnel syndrome.  
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EMG   Electromyography.  
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L1-L5   Lumbar vertebrae.  
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T1-T12   Thoracic vertebrae.  
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TMJ   Temporomandibular joint.  
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albinism   Lack of pigment in skin, hair and eyes.  
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electrocautery   Electrical instrument to burn tissue.  
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subcutaneous   Pertaining to below the skin.  
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dermatoplasty   Repair of the skin.  
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dermabrasion   Scraping away of the skin.  
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epidermolysis   Loosening of the epidermis.  
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diaphoresis   Profuse sweating.  
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erythema   Widespread redness of skin.  
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anhidrosis   Abnormal condition of no sweat.  
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ichthyosis   Abnormal condition of scaly skin.  
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keratosis   Abnormal condition of hard skin.  
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leukoplakia   White plaques.  
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liposuction   Vacuuming of fat.  
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melanoma   Malignant tumor of melanocytes.  
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onycholysis   Separation of nail.  
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onychomycosis   Abnormal condition of nail fungus.  
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paronychia   Swelling around the nail.  
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rhytidectomy   Removal of wrinkles.  
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seborrhea   Discharge of sebum.  
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trichomycosis   Abnormal condition of hair fungus.  
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subungual   Pertaining to under the nail.  
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xeroderma   Dry skin.  
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bx   Biopsy.  
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Derm.   Dermatology  
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PPD   Purified protein derivative.  
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SLE   Systemic lupus erythematosus.  
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aqueous humor   Anterior eye chamber fluid.  
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blepharitis   Inflammation of the eyelid.  
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conjunctivitis   Inflammation of the conjunctiva.  
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anisocoria   Unequal sized pupils.  
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cycloplegic   Paralysis of ciliary muscle.  
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dacryoadenitis   Inflammation of the tear duct. (root) dacry/o = tear (root) aden/o = gland (suffix) -itis = inflammation  
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iridectomy   Removal of the iris.  
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lacrimation   Process of tearing.  
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ophthalmologist   Specialist in the study of eyes.  
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Ophthalmoplegia   Paralysis of eye muscles.  
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optometrist   Non-physician eye specialist.  
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palpebral   Pertaining to the eyelid.  
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papilledema   Swelling of optic disc.  
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phacoemulsification   Ultrasonic cataract extraction.  
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aphakia   Without a lens.  
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amblyopia   Dullness of vision.  
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diplopia   Double vision.  
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mydriasis   Enlargement of the pupils.  
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nyctalopia   Night blindness.  
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photophobia   Sensitivity to light. (root) phot/o = light (suffix) -phobia = fear  
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presbyopia   Older age vision.  
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scotoma   Blind spot.  
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hyperopia   Farsightedness.  
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hemianopsia   Half vision.  
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esotropia   Inward turning of the eye.  
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acoustic   Pertaining to sound.  
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audiometer   Instrument to measure hearing.  
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postauricular   Pertaining to behind the ear.  
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myringotomy   Incision of eardrum.  
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otomycosis   Abnormal condition of ear fungus.  
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otolaryngologist   Specialist in the study of the ears and larynx.  
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tympanoplasty   Repair of the eardrum.  
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hyperacusis   Acute sensitivity to sounds.  
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presbycusis   Deafness occurring with the process of aging.  
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macrotia   Abnormally large ears.  
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microtia   Abnormally small ears.  
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OD   Right eye.  
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OS   Left eye.  
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OU   Both eyes.  
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PERRLA   Pupils equal, round, reactive to light adn accommodation.  
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VA   Visual acuity.  
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VF   Visual field.  
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AD   Right ear.  
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AS   Left ear.  
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HEENT   Head, eyes, ear, nose and throat.  
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adenectomy   Removal of a gland. (root) aden/o = gland (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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adrenopathy   Disease of adrenal gland.  
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gonadotropin   Stimulating sex glands.  
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pancreatectomy   Removal of the pancreas. (root) pancreat/o = pancreas (suffix) -ectomy = removal  
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parathyroidectomy   Removal of parathyroid gland.  
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hypopituitarism   Pituitary gland deficiency.  
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hypercalcemia   Excessive blood calcium.  
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hypocalcemia   Low blood calcium.  
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corticosteroid   Adrenocortex hormone.  
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endocrinologist   Specialist in the study of endocrine glands. (root) endocrin/o = endocrine system (root) log/o = study (suffix) -ist = specialist  
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glycogen   Animal starch.  
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homeostasis   Hormonal balance.  
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hypokalemia   Low blood potassium.  
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prolactin   Milk producing hormone.  
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myxedema   Mucus skin accumulation.  
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hyponatremia   Deficient blood sodium.  
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somatotropin   Pituitary growth hormone.  
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oxytocin   Rapid child birth.  
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thyrotoxicosis   Abnormal condition of thyroid poisoning.  
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epinephrine   Adrenal medulla hormone.  
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euthyroid   Normal thyroid.  
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panhypopituitarism   Deficiency of all pituitary hormones.  
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ADH   Antidiuretic hormone.  
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FBS   Fasting blood sugar.  
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TFT   Thyroid function test.  
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TSH   Thyroid-stimulating hormone.  
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cachexia   General ill health.  
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carcinoma in situ   Localized cancer.  
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fibrosarcoma   Malignant tumor of fibers and connective tissue.  
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follicular   Pertaining to glandular sacs.  
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fungating tumor   Mushroom shaped tumor.  
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medullary tumor   Soft tumor.  
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mutagenic   Pertaining to causing genetic change.  
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oncology   Study of tumors.  
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papillary   Pertaining to nipple-like cell growth.  
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dysplastic   Pertaining to abnormal formation.  
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pleomorphic   Variety of tumor cells.  
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polypoid tumor   Polyp-resembling tumor.  
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scirrhous   Hard tumor.  
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xerostomia   Dry mouth.  
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retinoblastoma   Immature malignant retinal tumor.  
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neuroblastoma   Immature malignant nerve tumor.  
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angiogenesis   Vessel formation.  
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neoplasm   New growth.  
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anaplasia   Backward formation.  
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apoptosis   Programmed cell death.  
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brachytherapy   Short distance treatment.  
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metastasis   2nd stage cancer.  
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BMT   Bone marrow transplantation.  
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CA   Cancer.  
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mets   Metastases.  
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NED   No evidence of disease.  
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PSA   Prostate-specific antigen.  
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TNM   Tumor, nodes, metastases.  
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radioisotope   Radioactive form of an element.  
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radiopharmaceutical   Pertaining to radioactive drugs.  
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radiography   Process of recording x-ray images.  
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roentgenology   Study of x-rays.  
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computed tomography   Computerized x-ray slices.  
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in vitro   In test tube.  
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in vivo   In body.  
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hysterosalpingogram   Record of fallopian tubes and uterus.  
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radiolucent   Pass through x-rays.  
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radiopaque   Obscured x-rays.  
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echocardiography   Process of recording heart echo.  
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ultrasonography   Process of recording sound waves.  
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Angio   Angiography.  
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AP   Anteroposterior.  
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Ba   Barium.  
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MRA   Magnetic resonance angiography.  
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PA   Posteroanterior.  
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PET   Positron emission tomography.  
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UGI   Upper gastrointestinal  
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US, U/S   Ultrasound  
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analgesic   Pain relieving drug.  
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idiosyncrasy   Unexpected effect of a drug.  
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synergism   Two drugs working together.  
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anesthesia   Without nervous sensation.  
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antihistamine   Histamine blocker.  
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sublingual   Pertaining to under the tongue.  
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narcotic   Stupor-like drug.  
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pharmacology   Study of drugs.  
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antipruritic   Anti-itching drug.  
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antipyretic   Anti-fever drug.  
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intrathecal   Pertaining to sheath of brain and spinal cord.  
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toxicology   Study of poison.  
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anaphylaxis   Severe allergic reaction.  
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antidote   Against poison.  
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contraindication   Against indication.  
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gt, gtt   Drops.  
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IM   Intramuscular.  
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IV   Intravenous.  
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NPO   Nothing by mouth.  
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PCA   Patient-controlled analgesia.  
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PDR   Physician's Desk Reference.  
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p.o.   By mouth.  
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p.r.n.   As needed.  
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anxiolytic   Anti-anxiety drug.  
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hallucinogen   False sensory perception.  
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hypnosis   Trance-like state.  
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psychiatrist   A physician who specializes in the treatment of the mind.  
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schizophrenia   Split mind.  
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psychosis   Abnormal condition of the mind.  
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psychotherapy   Treatment of the mind.  
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schizoid   Resembling schizophrenia.  
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psychosomatic   Pertaining to mind and body.  
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psychogenic   Pertaining to produced by the mind.  
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kleptomania   Obsessed with stealing.  
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pyromania   Obsessed with fire.  
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agoraphobia   Fear of marketplace.  
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xenophobia   Fear of strangers.  
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euphoria   Feeling good.  
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dysphoria   Unpleasant feeling.  
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cyclothymia   Recurring depression.  
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dysthymia   Depressed mood.  
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apathy   Lack of empathy.  
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hypochondriasis   Preoccupation with one's health.  
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paranoia   Overly suspicious.  
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AD   Alzheimer disease.  
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ADHD   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  
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ADL   Activities of daily living.  
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DT   Delirium tremens.  
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I.Q.   Intelligence quotient.  
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OCD   Obsessive-compulsive disorder.  
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SAD   Seasonal affective disorder.  
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GTT   Glucose tolerance test.  
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