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LOM Chapters: 3, 4 and 22. Delmar Chapter 34

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(HDL) High-density lipoproteins   good cholesterol  
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(LDL)Low-density lipoproteins   bad cholesterol  
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ab-   away from  
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absorption   the transfer of the nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream  
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achondroplasia   improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism  
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ad-   towards  
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adrenal glands   a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney  
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agromegaly   an endocrine disorder. It occurs when the pituitary gland, attached to the base of the brain, produces an excessive amount of growth hormone after the completion of puberty  
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-algia, -dynia   pain  
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amino acids   basic structural unit of a protein is the amino acid. There are 22 amino acids in protein. Eight of these are needed in the diet for the body to function normally. Histidine is essential only during childhood  
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anemia   a pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood  
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angioplasty   surgical repair of a blood vessel, either by inserting a ballon-tipped catheter to unblock it or by reconstructing or replacing part of the vessel  
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anorexia nervosa   "lack of appetite." Intensly afraid of gaining weight and has a disturbance in perception of the shape or size of the body  
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ante-   before, forward  
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anti-   against  
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antianxiety and antipanic agents   lessen anxiety, tension and agitation, especially when associated with panic attacks  
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antibodies   protein substances made by white blood cells in response to the presence of foreign antigens  
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antidepressants   reverse depressive symptoms and returns the patient to a more even state  
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antigens   a foreign substance: poison, virus, bacterium  
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antioxidants   are important in nutrition. The four primary antioxidants are beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium  
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antisocial   no loyalty or concern for others  
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anxiety disorders   unpleasant tension, distress and avoidance behavior  
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aplastic anemia   a form of anemia in which the capacity of the bone marrow to generate red blood cells is defective  
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arteriole   one of the small terminal branches of an artery, especially on that connects with a capillary  
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atypical antidepressants   antidepressants that do not fit in other categories. SNRI's. Remeron (mirtazapine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Effexor (venlafaxine)  
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autoimmune disease   any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues  
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basal metabolic rate (BMR)   the level of energy required for activities that occur when the body is at rest  
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beriberi   caused by thiamin deficiency and is characterized by neuritis, edema, and cardiovascular change  
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bipolar disorder I   one or more manic episodes, often alternating with major depressive episodes  
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bipolar disorder II   recurrent major depressive episodes alternating with hypomania episodes  
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blepharoptosis   prolapse upper eyelids  
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brady-   slow  
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bulimia nervosa   binge eating followed by purging  
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calories (C or Cal)   the amount of energy that a substance is able to supply  
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carbohydrates   provide major source of energy. Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Units of sugars  
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cardiomypathy   disease of the heart muscle  
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catalyst   allows a chemical reaction to proceed at a much quicker rate and without as much energy input  
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-cele   hernia; weakness of muscles  
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cellulose   a complex carbohydrate that is composed of glucose units, forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants  
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coenzyme   the nonprotein part acts with catalyst  
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cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)   focused psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, anger, marital conflict, fears and substance abuse  
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compulsion   uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly  
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congenital anomaly   irregularity in a structure or organ. Webbed fingers or toes and heart defects  
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contralateral   opposite of the body  
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conversion   anxiety becomes a bodily symptom, such as blindness, deafness, or paralysis that does not have a physical basis  
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cyclothymic disorder   a mild form of bipolar disorder characterized by at least 2 years of hypomania and numerous depressive episodes  
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cystocele   urinary bladder herniates through the vaginal wall  
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defense mechanisms   denial techniques to ward off the anxiety produced by conflicts  
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delirium tremens   brought on by stopping alcohol comsumption suddenly after prolonged periods of heavy alcohol ingestion  
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delusion   a fixed, false belief that cannot be changed by logical reasoning or evidence  
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dementia   a general, more gradual loss of intellectual abilities that involves impairment of judgement, memory, and abstract thinking as well as changes in personality  
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depressive disorders   occurrence of one or more major depressive episodes without history of mania or hypomania  
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dialysis   removal of harmful waste products from the body with an artificial kidney machine  
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digestion   involves the physical and chemical changes to food that the body makes to make it absorpable.  
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dissociative disorder (DID)   a condition involving breakdown in memory, identity, or perception. Escape reality through amnesia, fugue, or alternate identities.  
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diuretics   found through caffeine and alcohol; may cause the body to lose water through increased urinary output.  
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Dopamine   increases the force of the contraction of the heart rate and blood pressure systolic phase.  
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dysporia   sadness, hopelessness, worry, discouragement  
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ego   central coordinating branch of the personality.  
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electrolytes   become ionized and carry positive or negative charge  
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enuresis   bed wetting  
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epinephrine   increase blood pressure and heart rate, makes pupils dilate.  
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erythrocytes (RBC)   red blood cells. Made in the bone marrow  
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euphoria   exaggerated feeling of well-being (High)  
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extracellular   outside the cell  
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fat soluble   are not carried into the bloodstream easily and are stored in fatty tissue, especially the liver.  
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FDA requires:   all food packaging labels show the amount of trans fats per serving in the product.  
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flat affect   marked by monotonous voice, immobile face and no signs of expression  
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folate (folic acid)   DNA synthesis, synthesis of RBC's, protein metabolism. Deficiency: anemia, glossitis. Toxicity: none  
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food groups and servings   Grains: 6oz per day. Vegetables: 2 1/2cups per day. Fruits: 2cups per day. Milk: 3cups per day. Meat & beans: 5 1/2oz per day.  
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forensic psychiatrists   legal aspect of psychiatry  
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glycogen   only ingested in small quantities, but is an important carbohydrate form for storage of glucose in the body.  
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-gram   record  
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-graph   instrument for recording  
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-graphy   process of recording  
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hallucination   false or unreal sensory perception  
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hemi-   half  
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hernia   protrusion of an organ or the muscular wall of an organ through the cavity that normally contains it  
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histrionic   emotional, attention-seeking, immature, and dependent; irrational outbursts and tantrums; flamboyant and theatrical.  
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homeostasis   normal  
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hypochondriasis   a preoccupation with the body aches, pains and discomforts in the absence of real illness  
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hypomania   a mood resembling mania, but of lesser intensity  
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id   unconscious instincts and psychic energy present from birth  
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infra-   beneath, under  
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inter-   between  
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intra-   in, within, into  
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ipsilateral   located on the same side of the body  
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ischemia   hold back blood from a part of the body  
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laparoscopy   An operation in which a laparoscope is used, as in an examination of the liver or the surgical treatment of endometriosis  
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leukocytes (WBC)   white blood cells. Five different kinds of leukocytes: granulacytes: eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils; mononuclear: lymphocytes, monocytes  
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lipids   also known as fats. Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.  
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lymphocytes   Any of the nearly colorless cells found in the blood, lymph, and lymphoid tissues, constituting approximately 25 percent of white blood cells and including B cells, which function in humoral immunity, and T cells, which function in cellular immunity.  
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major minerals   seven major minerals: calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, sulfur.  
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mal-   bad  
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mania   elation or irritability, associated with distractibility, hyperactivity, talkativeness, injudicious acts, flight of ideas and racing thoughts  
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mastectomy   removal of the breast(s)  
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metabolism   is the balance between the energy that is brought into the body and the energy used by the body.  
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minerals   singular elements. Some minerals are required in larger amounts.  
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MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory   contains true-false questions that reveal aspects of personality, such as sense of duty or responsibility, ability to relate to others and dominance.  
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Monoamine oxidase (MAO)   drug suppress an enzyme, monoamine oxidase, that normally degrades neurotransmitters. Example: Nardil (phenelzine), Marplan (isocarboxazid), Deprenyl (selegiline)  
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monocytes   A large, circulating, phagocytic white blood cell, having a single well-defined nucleus and very fine granulation in the cytoplasm. Monocytes constitute from 3 to 8 percent of the white blood cells in humans.  
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monosaccharides and disaecharides   known as simple sugars  
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narcissistic   grandiose sense of self-importance or unqueness and preoccupation with fantasies of success and power.  
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nercosis   Death of cells or tissues through injury or disease  
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norepinephrine   a hormone that produces adrenaline medulla; vaso constrictor.  
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nutrition   the study of the taking of nutrients into the body and how the body uses them.  
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obsession   an involuntary, persistent idea or emotion  
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-oma   tumor, mass, collect of fluid  
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omphalocele   umbilicus, naval hernia  
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-opsy   to view  
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orthostatic hypotension   condition which decreases the blood pressure due to sudden changes in the body positions  
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pan-   all  
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pancytopenia   deficiency of erythrocytes, leukocytes and thrombocytes  
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paracentesis   the surgical puncture of a body cavity in order to draw off excess fluid  
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paranoia   overly suspicious system of thinking; fixed delusion that one is being harassed, persecuted or unfairly treated.  
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paranoid   continually suspicious and mistrustful of others  
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parasitism   when one organism benefits and the other does not  
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parathyroid glands   located behind the thyroid gland.  
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-pena   deficiency  
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pervasive developmental disorders   childhood disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization and communication skills  
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phobia disorders   characterized by irrational or debilitating fears associated with a specific object.  
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- plasia   development, formation, growth  
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pleurodynia   pain in the chest wall muscles that is aggravated by breathing  
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polysaccharides   complex carbohydrates. Most common are starches, glycogen and fiber.  
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primary energy sources   carbohydrates and fats. When in short supply, the body diverts its use of protein for structual purposes to use it as an energy source; which can be detrimental effects to the body.  
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processed foods   precooked or packaged foods with parts removed or ingredients added.  
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prolapse   slide forward or downward  
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prophylaxis   helps control symptoms  
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proteins   composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, it contains one more important element: nitrogen. Protein is described as an energy nutrient.  
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psychiatrists   an MD; practice of psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, forensic psychiatrists, child psychiatrists  
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psychiatry   the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness  
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psychoanalysis   freely relates her or his thoughts and associations to the analyst, who does not interfere in the process.  
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psychodrama   patient express their feelings by acting out family and social roles along with other patient-actors on a stage  
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psychologisy   nonmedical professional. Behavior, research and clinical  
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psychosis   describes mental illness  
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-ptosis   falling, dropping, prolapse  
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PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder   the development of symtoms following exposure to a traumatic event.  
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recombinant DNA   the process of taking a gene from one organism and inserting it into the DNA of another organism  
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rectocele   the protrusion of a portion of the rectum  
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repression   a defense mechanism in which a person removes unacceptable ideas or impulses from consciousness  
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saccharide   scientific term for sugar  
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saturated fats   more common in foods from animal sources than plant sources.  
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schizoid   emotionally cold and aloof.  
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schizophrenic   a chronic psychotic disorder that includes delusions, hallucinations, flat affect  
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-sclerosis   hardening  
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-scope   instrument for visual examination  
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-scopy   process of visual examination (with an endoscope)  
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seasonal affective disorder (SAD)   seasonal depression  
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serotonin   vaso constrictor affects sleep and sensory perception  
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sexual and gender identity disorders   types: exhibitionism, fetishism, pedophilia, sexual masochism, sexual sadism, transvestic fetishism, voyerurism. Gender identity disorder is a strong and persistent cross-gender identification with the opposite sex.  
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splenomegaly   enlargement of the spleen  
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SSRI's   selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Celexa (citalopram), Paxil (paroxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Luvox (fluvoxamine)  
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staphylococci   berry shaped bacterium, grows in small clusters  
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Stimulants   amphetamines are prescribed for ADHD  
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-stomy   opening to form a mouth (stoma)  
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streptococcus   berry shaped bacterium, grows in twisted chains  
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superego   internalized conscience and moral part of the personality.  
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supra-   above, upper  
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symphysis   a joint in which the bony surfaces are firmly united by a layer of fibrocartilage.  
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syn-, sym-   together, with  
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syndactyly   a congenital anomaly marked by fusion of fingers or toes  
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three energy nutrients   carbohydrates, fats and proteins  
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thrombocytes (platelets)   clotting cells  
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tonsillitis   bacterium infection of the throat.  
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toxicity   can occur with high doses of either type of vitamin but is more likely to occur with the fat-solube vitamins because they are stored in the body.  
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trace minerals   required in smaller quantities, but are as important as the major minerals. Include: iron, copper, chromium, molybdenum, selenium, managanese, iodine, zinc, cobalt and fluorine.  
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tracheotomy   an incision into the trachea to open it below a blockage  
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trans fats   found in meat and dairy produces, as well as stick margarine, solid shortening and many commercially prepared foods.  
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transsurethral   resection of the prostate gland  
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Tricyclic antidepressants   block the reuptake of the neurotransmitters at the nerve endings. Pamelor (nortriptyline), Tofranil (imipramine), Anafranil (clomipramine)  
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triglycerides   A naturally occurring ester of three fatty acids and glycerol that is the chief constituent of fats and oils  
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-trophy   development, nourishment  
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-um, -ium   structure, tissue  
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vitamin B12   synthesis of RBC's, maintenance of myelin sheaths. Deficiency: degeneration of myelin sheaths, pernicious anemia. Toxicity: none.  
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vitamin C   prevention of scurvy, absorption of iron, antioxidant, hormones, healing of wounds. Deficiency: scurvy, muscle cramps. Toxicity: increase uric acid level, hemolytic anemia, kidney stones.  
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vitamin E   antioxidant. Deficiency: destruction of RBC's. Toxicity: hypertension  
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vitamin K   blood clotting. Deficiency: prolonged blood clotting. Toxicity: jaundice, hemolytic anemia  
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vitamins   a class of nutrient in which each specific vitamin has a function entirely its own.  
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water soluble   not easily stored and blood levels must be maintained by constant dietary intake.  
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