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a predicion of the course of a disease   prognosis  
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a body structure located on or near the belly   ventral  
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the heart and blood vessels are organs that form the   cardiovascular system  
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the determination of the nature of a disease   diagnosis  
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one who studies disease   pathologist  
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a symptom marked by a body temperature that exceeds the normal   fever  
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a cephalic symptom is a sensation   head  
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an adjective that describes a disease of short duration   chronic  
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the elbow is distal to the   shoulder  
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the most basic form of life   cell  
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the type of tissue that consists of tightly packed cells that often form a protective barrier   epithelial tissue  
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the substance within the nucleus of a cell that contains roughly 30,000 genes   DNA  
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anything that causes mutations that result in tumor development   carcinogenic  
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a treatment intended to reduce pain during treatment without contributing   palliative  
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a physician who specializes in the treatment of cancer   oncologist  
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a collection of pus from a localized infection   abscess  
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a loss/lack of scalp hair (baldness)   alopecia  
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an injury to the skin causing discoloration and swelling without breaking the skin surface (bruise)   contusion  
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a closed sac or pouch that contains fluid   cyst  
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a scar   cicatrix  
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swelling caused by accumulation of fluid (in tissue)   edema  
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profuse (not necessarily excessive) sweating   diaphoresis  
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a torn or jagged wound   laceration  
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an eroded lesion of the skin or mucous membrane   ulcer  
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an inflammation of skin originating from an infection of connective tissue within the dermis   cellulitis  
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a skin sore caused by pressure or immobility while lying down (bedsore)   decubitus ulcer  
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tissue death and decay caused by loss or reduction of blood supply   gangrene  
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a chronic skin condition characterized by red lesions covered with silvery scales   psoriasis  
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a form of skin cancer characterized by formation of purple or brown patches on the skin that spread by way of lymphatics; used as a sign of AIDS   Kaposi's sarcoma  
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characterized by redness, blisters, scaling, and sensations of itching/burning   eczema  
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a precancerous skin condition caused by exposure to sunlight; marked by overgrowths of outer epidermal layer   actinic keratosis  
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a tumor that arises from epithelium of epidermis; can spread locally if not treated but seldom metastasizes   basal cell carcinoma  
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abnormal deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints(usually the big toe)   gout  
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abnormal enlargement of joint at base of big toe   bunion  
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a break in a bone   fracture  
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abnormal, sudden, involuntary muscle contractions or series of alternating muscle contractions/relaxations   spasm  
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"prolonged", involuntary muscular contractions   cramps  
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an artificial substitute for a missing body part   prosthesis  
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sate of rigidity of muscle during which the muscle is unable to contract   rigor  
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involuntary shaking of the limbs   tremor  
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disorder characterized by intruisive, unwanted thoughts causing repetitive acts/rituals   obsessive-compulsive disorder  
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sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time   transient ischemic attack  
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group of diagnostic tests to determine brain function in presence of particular stimuli   evoked potential studies  
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progressive muscle atrophy caused by hardening of nerve tissue on lateral spinal cord   amyotrophic lateral sclerosis  
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insertion of needle into subarchnoid space usually between L3 and 4 to remove CSF   lumbar puncture  
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paralysis of localized area; most common in facial muscles paralyzed on one side   palsy  
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viral infection of peripheral nerves/erupts as painful skin blisters along nerve tract   shingles  
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inflammation of sciatic nerve producing pain that extends from thigh to toe   sciatica  
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type of cerebral vascular disease where blood vessel that supplies the brain becomes dilated due to a weakening of its wall   cerebral aneurysm  
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disorder in which main symptom is seizures   epilepsy  
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sudden attack with involuntary series of contractions(synonymous with convulsions)   seizures  
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"chronic" degenerative disease of the CNS. symptoms include tremors/shuffling gait   Parkinson's disease  
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"jarring/shaking" that results in an injury   concussion  
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interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, embolism, or hemorrhage   verebrovascular accident  
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disease characterized by early senility,loss of recongnition of person, confusion   Alzheimer's disease  
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state of profound unconsciousness   coma  
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"degenerative" disease characterized by sclerotic patches along brain/spinal cord   multiple sclerosis  
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fainting/sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to cerebrum   syncope  
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Defective curvature of the refractive surface (lens) of the eye   Astigmatism  
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Clouding of the lens of the eye   Cataract  
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Farsightedness   Hyperopia  
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Nearsightedness   Myopia  
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Loss of vision resulting from increased ocular pressure which damages optic nerve   Glaucoma  
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Infection of the oil gland of the eyelid (also called hordeolum)   Stye or Sty  
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Dizziness (sense that one's body or enviroment is revolving)   Vertigo  
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Sharpness of vision for either distance for near   Visual Acuity  
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Chronic disease of inner ear characterized by dizziness/ringing of the ear/hearing loss   Meniere Disease  
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Ringing in the ear   Tinnitus  
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procedure for treatment of nearsightedness in which a laser used to reshape corneal surface by removing a portion of the cornea   LASIK  
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surgical removal of the eye   enucleation  
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ear wax   cerumen  
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health professional who prescribes corrective lens   optometrist  
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specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses   optician  
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blood test to determine amount of glucose (sugar) in blood after fasting   fasting blood sugar  
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sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in a living organism   metabolism  
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nuclear medicine test that shows size, shape and position of the thyroid gland using radioactive substance   thyroid scan  
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blood test that measures the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood (hypo or hyperthyroidism)   thyroid-stimulating hormone level  
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group of symptoms attributed to excessive production of cortical by adrenal cortices   Cushing's syndrome  
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chronic disease involving a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (under activity of islets of Langerhans)   diabetes mellitus  
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disorder of thyroid gland characterized by presence of "hyperthyroidism", goiter, etc   Graves' Disease  
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chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex   Addison's Disease  
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enlargement of thyroid gland   goiter  
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an experience of pounding, racing, or skipping of the heartbeat.   palpitation  
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bulging of an arterial wall caused by congenital defect or acquired weakness of arterial wall produced as blood is pushed against it.   aneurysm  
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cessation of heart activity.   cardiac arrest  
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chronic condition characterized by inability of left ventricle to pump enough blood through the body to adequately supply systemic tissue.   congestive heart failure  
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generalized condition of arteries of heart, characterized by reduction of blood flow to heart wall (mostly caused by atherosclerosis).   coronary atrery disease  
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abnormal presence of stationary blood clots within deep veins of leg.   deep vein thrombosis  
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uncoordinated, rapid contractions of ventricles or atria resulting in circulatory collapse.   fibrillation  
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acute episode during which heart fails to pump blood effectively. (HA) Also called myocardial infarction (MI) (death of portion of myocardium.   heart attack  
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physical exam that consists of listening to internal sounds using a stethoscope.   auscultation  
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insertion of a narrow flexible tube, or catheter, through a coronary blood vessel to withdraw blood samples, measure pressures, and inject contrast medium for imaging purposes.   cardiac catherization  
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battery-powered device implanted under the skin and wired to the SA nodes; produces timed electrical pulses that replace the pacemaking function of the SA node.   cardiac pacemaker  
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emergency response procedure that includes artificial ventilation and external heart massage in an effort to resuscitate (revive) the patient.   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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surgical procedure to which a blood vessel if removed from another part of the body and inserted in the coronary circulation to bypass blood flow around an occluded (blocked) coronary artery.   coronary artery bypass  
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a plastic scaffold used to anchor a surgical implantation (graft), implanted in a coronary artery to prevent closure of artery after angioplasty, etc.   coronary stent  
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electrical charge to heart in effort to defibrillate (stop fibrillation) of heart.   defibrillation  
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portable electrocardiograph worn by patient; monitors electrical activity of heart over 24 hr period (detect periodic/transient abnormalities).   Holter ambulatory monitor  
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abnormal condition of dilated veins   varicosis  
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caused by HIV, which disables the immune response   AIDS  
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response to an allergen, produces a hypersensitivity reaction   allergy  
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diseases that is caused by a person's own immune response attacking healthy tissues   autoimmune disorder  
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poisoning caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with the toxin produced by the bacterium   botulism  
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bleeding disorder that results from defective clotting proteins   hemophilia  
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cancer of lymphatic tissue, elargement of lymph nodes, fatigue, immune deficiency   Hodgkin's disease  
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anemia that is caused by a lack of iron, which results in smaller red blood cells containing deficient levels of hemoglobin   iron deficiency anemia  
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viral disease characterized by enlaged lymph nodes, atpical lymphocytes, sore throat, fever, and fatigue   mononucleosis  
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disorder that usually consists of bacterial infections contracted during a hospital stay   nosocomial infections  
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anemia caused by an inadequate supply of folic acid, resulting in red blood cells that are large, varied in shape, and reduced in number   pernicious enemia  
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systemic disease caused by the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the circulating blood   septicemia  
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disease caused by a powerful neurotoxin released by the common bacterium Clostridium tetani   tetanus  
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a chemical agent that reduces the clotting process   anticoagulant  
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transfusion of blood donated by a patient for personal use   autologous transfusion  
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tests on blood samples to measure the levels of particular components   blood chemistry  
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a timed blood test to determine the time required for a blood clot to form   coagulation time  
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a common laboratory blood test that provides diagnostic information of a patient's general health   complete blood count  
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transfusion of blood that is voluntarily donated by another person   homologous transfusion  
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procedure that provides immunity against a particular antigen   immunization  
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any preparation used to activate an immune response   vaccine  
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measures the number of white blood cells per cubic centimeter   white blood count  
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a nosebleed   epistaxis  
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excessive movement of air in and out of the lungs   hyperventilation  
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expectorated matter, usually contains mucus and sometimes pus   sputum  
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absence of respiratory ventilation; suffocation   asphyxia  
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a group of disorders (emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchospasm) associated w/the obstruction of bronchial airflow; usally a result of inhaling tobacco products for many years   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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disease of infants and young children; caused by acute obstruction of the larynx & characterized by a hoarse cough   croup  
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chronic lung diseease charcterized by enlarged alveoli & damaged respiratory membrane; symptoms include apnea, a barrel chest due to labored breathing, and gradual deterioration due to chronic hypoxemia   emphysema  
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collapse of the pharynx during sleep; results in airway obstruction & the absence of breathing   obstructive sleep apnea  
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escape of fluid into the pleural cavity during inflammation; results in compression of the underlying part of the affected lung   pleural effusion  
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blockage in the pulmonary circulation caused by a moving blood clot   pulmonary embolism  
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infection of the upper respiratory tract, usually the result of a virus   upper respiratory infection  
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removal of fluid with suction   aspiration  
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physical examination listening to sounds within the body often with the aid of a stethoscope   auscultation  
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insertion of a tube into the trachea via the nose or mouth to open the airway   endotracheal intubation  
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drug that breaks up mucus & promotes coughing to remove it   expectorant  
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device used to convert a liquid medication to a mist & deliver it to the lungs with the aid of a deep inhalation   nebulizer  
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diagnostic tests performed to determine the cause of lung disease by evaluationg lung capacity through the use of spirometry   pulmonary function test  
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artificial respiration used to restore breathing   resuscitation  
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technique used by respiratory therapist to provide assisted breathing with the use of a ventilator which pushes air into the patient's airway   mechnical ventilation  
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clinical test on blood to identify levels of O2/CO2   arterial blood gases  
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accumulation of fluid within peritoneal cavity   ascites  
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reduced peristalsis in large intestines resulting in infrequent defecation   constipation  
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frequent discharge of watery fecal material   diarrhea  
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condition of gas trapped in GI tract or released through the anus   flatus  
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yellowish staining of the skin, sclera, deep tissue caused by bile accumulation   jaundice  
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symptomatic urge to vomit   nausea  
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backward flow of material in GI tract (regurgitation)   reflux  
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abnormal growth that connects two surfaces (complication to healing)   adhesions  
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behavioral eating disorder/extreme aversion to food/malnutrition   anorexia nervosa  
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behavioral eating disorder/repeated gorging with food/induced vomiting   bulimia nervosa  
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ulcer in the wall of the duodenum   duodenal ulcer  
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infolding of segment of intestine within another segment   intussusception  
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chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of large intestinal function; abdominal pain due to accumulation of gas/muscle spasms   irritable bowel syndrome  
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any abnormal mass of tissue that projects outward from a wall (usually benign)   polyp  
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lab test performed to detect blood in the feces   fecal occult blood test  
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cleansing procedure in which stomach is rinsed with saline solution   gastric lavage  
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process of feeding a patient through tube inserted into the nose and drops into the stomach (feeding tube or nasogastric tube)   gavage  
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collection of fecal (stool) sample to identity pathogenic cause of disease   stool culture and sensitivity  
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abnormal narrowing... ie of ureter, etc   stricture  
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acute stoppage of urine formation by the kidneys   urinary suppression  
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abnormal accummulation of urine in urinary bladder; inability to void   urinary retention  
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infection of urethra and bladder, symptoms include fever and dsysuria   urinary tract infection  
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elevated blood pressure caused by kidney disease   renal hypertension  
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involuntary discharge of urine   incontinence  
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involuntary release of urine at night due to lack of bladder control (bed-wetting)   nocturnal enuresis  
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clinical lab test that measures urea concentration in a sample of blood as and indicator of kidney function; elevated value indicates kidney disease   blood urea nitrogen  
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protein that is a normal component of urine as a result of muscle metabolism; elevated levels in a urine sample indicated kidney disease   creatinine  
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clinical lab tests performed on a urine specimen, often measuring specific gravity, creatinine, glucose, protein, and pH   urinalysis  
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insertion of a catheter (cath), a flexible tube for channeling fluids into the urinary bladder to drain urine   uninary catheter  
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procedure in which toxic wastes are removed from the peritoneal cavity reservoir by artificial filtration as a cleansing treatment to compensate for kidney disease   peritoneal dialysis  
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surgical procedure that destroys living tissue with an electric spark; commonly used to remove tumors or polyps from interior bladder wall   fulguration  
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procedure that removes nitrogenous wastes/excess ions from blood; replaces normal function of the kidneys as an intervention for kidney failure; forces patients' blood through cellophane membraines to be filtered   hemodialysis  
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non-malignant excessive growth of Prostate Gland that results in constriction of the urethra   Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  
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inability to achieve/maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse; also called impotency   Erectile Dysfunction  
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induration (hardness) of erectile tissue within penis which can cause ED, can cause curvature to penis if induration is asymmetric(sides not balanced)   Peyronie's Disease  
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congenital narrowing of prepuce opening that prevents it form being drawn back over glans penis...glans penis can become strangulated and produce an emergency situation   Phimosis  
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procedure in which semen is introduced into the female reproductive tract using a method other than coitus   Artificial Insemination  
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surgical removal of prepuce (usually after birth) to reduce risk of future infections; involves making a incision around base of prepuce   Circumcision  
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physical examination involving insertion of a finger into rectum to feel the size/shape of prostate gland through wall of rectum;used to screen the patient for BPH and prostate cancer   Digital Rectal Examination  
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clinical test that measure blood levels of protein; elevated levels suggest probable presence of prostate cancer and is often used to evaluate cancer treatment progress   Prostate-Specific Antigen  
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placement of an ultrasound probe into rectum to form sound waves that are converted to a image of region; used to visualize, diagnose, and help treat prostate cancer   Transrectal Ultrasound  
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used to treat when urethra is obstructed; involves resection of prostate tissue using a retroscope inserted through the urethra; outer covering of prostate and as much tissue as possible is left in tact   Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Gland  
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Small ulcers on skin; symptom of STD syphilis   Chancres  
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wart-like lesions of skin/mucous membranes (genital warts)   Papillomas  
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Acquired mainly through exchange of body fluids during sex or by use of contaminated IV needles   Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome  
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most common bacteria-caused; symptoms include arthritis, proctitis and inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva   Chlamydia  
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caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 characterized by periodic outbreaks of ulcer-like lesions of genital and anorectal skin/mucous membranes   Genital herpes  
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Bacteria-caused, produces ulcer like lesions on mucous membranes and skin of genital region; characterized by urethral discharge   Gonorrhea  
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Viral; causes inflammation of the liver/transmitted through body fluid   Hepatitis B  
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Caused by bacteria called a spirochete; transmitted by direct sexual contact and usually first expressed on the skin by red, painless papules that erode to form small ulcers known as chancres   Syphilis  
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Caused by protozoan which infects the urethra and prostate gland   Trichomoniasis  
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an abnormally persistent erection of the penis, often accompanied by pain and tenderness; usually caused by drug overdose   Priapism  
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precancerous form of cervical cancer   cancer in situ  
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painful or difficult sexual intercourse   dyspareunia  
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abnormal passage from one hollow organ to another   fistula  
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inflammation of the female organs within the pelvic cavity   pelvic inflammatory diseas  
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"collection" of symptoms such as tension, irritability, mastalgia, edema, and headache that usually strike during 10 days prior to menstruation   premenstrual syndrome  
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displacement of uterus that results in a downward location, often crowding the vagina; also referred to as hysteroptosis   prolapsed uterus  
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infectious disease characterized by rapid onset of symptoms such as high fever, skin rash, diarrhea, vomiting, and myalgia ... followed by hypotension leading shock and, in severe cases, death ... liked to noncotton tampon use   toxic shock syndrome  
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surgical repair of a protrusion of the bladder against the anterior vaginal wall and protrusion of the rectum against the posterior vaginal wall   anterior and posterior colporrhaphy  
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dilation of the cervix and scraping of the endometrial in order to control bleeding; obtain a tissue sample for biopsy, or remove polyps   dilation and curettage  
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a diagnostic procedure in which a sample of cells from the cervix and vagina removed/examined microscopically for abnormalities   Papanicolaou smear  
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sterilization procedure by ligating (cutting and tying) the fallopian tubes   tubal ligation  
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instrument for opening the vaginal orifice to permit visual examination of the vagina and beyond   vaginal speculum  
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congenital abnormality in which roof of mouth fails to close during prenatal development leaving a fissure   cleft palate  
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abnormal childbirth in which the buttocks,feet,or knees emerge first   breech birth  
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congenital disorder caused by genetic defect in chromosome 21, resulting in degrees of mental retardation/other physical defects   Down syndrome  
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pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus   ectopic pregnancy  
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abnormal development of high blood pressure that may be accompanied with proteinuria and edema, all due to toxemia during pregnancy   preeclampsia  
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condition caused by alcohol ingestion during pregnancy/can cause dysfunction and growth abnormalities in the newborn   fetal alcohol syndrome  
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congenital defect of vertebral column; results from an absence of the vertebral arches and often leads to severe inflammation of the spinal meninges   spina bifida  
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termination of pregancy by expulsion of embryo or fetus from uterus   abortion  
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premature seperation of placenta from uterine wall; results in either premature birth or fetal death   abruption placentae  
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abnormally present at birth   congenital anomaly  
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condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during pregnancy   eclampsia  
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ultrasound imaging of the pregnant uterus to observe fetal development; the ultrasoun image is call a sonogram   obstetrical sonography  
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surgical delivery by making an incision through the abdomen and uterus   cesarean section  
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termination of pregnancy by artificially induced expulsion of the embryo or fetus by means of either surgery or drugs   therapeutic abortion  
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