Medical Terminology Practice 2

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Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?

produces thrombocytes

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An abnormally large erythrocyte is called:

macrocyte

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Erythropoietin is a hormone that:

stimulates the production of red blood cells

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Cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide are:

RBCs

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Platelets are commonly called:

thrombocytes

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A blood test to determine the number of leukocytes present is called:

WBC

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What is the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells called?

hemoglobin

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A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:

polycythemia

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A blood test performed on whole blood to determine the percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume is:

Hct

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A protein substance that is produced in the body in response to an invading foreign substance is called:

antibody

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The blood test that includes a hematocrit, hemoglobin, red and white blood cell count and differential is:

CBC

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In the term lymphedema, the suffix -edema means:

swelling

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The fluid part of the blood is called:

plasma

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Excessive bleeding, bursting forth of blood is called:

hemorrhage

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In the term pyothorax, the combining form py/o means:

pus

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An acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus is:

influenza

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A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway is termed:

wheeze

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The musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity is called:

diaphragm

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An instrument used to examine the larynx is called a:

larygoscope

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The medical term for fast breathing is:

tachypnea

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In the term orthopnea, the combining form orth/o means:

straight

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Hemoptysis means:

spittine up of blood

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The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.

epiglottis

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All of the following are organs of the respiratory system except:

tonsils

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The visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible scope is called:

bronchoscopy

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The inability to breathe unless in an upright position is:

orthopnea

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In the term rhonchus, the root rhonch means:

snore

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A temporary cessation of breathing is known as:

apnea

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The medical term for difficulty in breathing is:

dyspnea

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A chronic pulmonary disease in which it is difficult to exhale air from the lungs is called:

emphysema

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The presence of serum protein in the urine is termed:

albuminuria

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What structure in men carries both urine and semen?

urethra

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The inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is:

pyelonephritis

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An abnormal condition in which the body tissues contain an accumulation of fluid is known as:

edema

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Urine that has a fruity sweet odor may indicate:

diabetes mellitus

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A test performed to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using an injected radiopaque substance is:

intravenous pyelography

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The ________ transport(s) urine from the kidney to the bladder.

ureters

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The root nephr- means:

kidney

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The primary functions of the kidneys:

produce urine and help regulate body fluids

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A surgical excision of a stone from the bladder is:

cystolithectomy

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Difficult or painful urination is called:

dysuria

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The external urinary opening is the:

urinary meatus

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In the term hemodialysis, the prefix dia- means:

through

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Which medication helps control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle?

Detrol

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All of the following terms refer to the process of emptying the bladder except:

urochrome

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Urine is secreted and travels through which of the following organs? (give the correct order)

kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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The normal color of urine is:

yellow to amber

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Excessive urination at night is termed:

nocturia

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The ovaries produce all of the following except:

androgen

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A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:

hyperkalemia

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The parathyroid gland:

helps maintain normal serum calcium levels

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The pineal gland secretes:

melatonin and seratonin

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All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:

it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output

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A substance used in the treatment of shock as it acts to elevate the blood pressure is:

dopamine

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The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.

hypothalamus

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A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities is called:

acromegaly

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The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:

adrenalectomy

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The master gland of the body is the:

pituitary gland

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Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:

galactorrhea

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A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is:

glucose tolerance test

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________ is a condition where the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.

prediabetes

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The pituitary gland is also known as the:

hypophysis

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A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:

insulin

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Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth, especially in women?

hirsutism

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Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar?

insulin

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Increased levels of which of the following may indicate diabetes mellitus?

fasting blood sugar

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The term ________ refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics.

androgen

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A tumor of the meninges is known as:

meningioma

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A medical word that means paralysis of both legs and lower body is called:

paraplegia

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Loss of consciousness, temporary or prolonged, caused by a blow to the head is called:

concussion

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Which of the following is not a membrane that encloses the brain?

oblongata

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In the term anesthesiologist the combining form means:

feeling

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The ________ cranial nerve controls the respiratory and digestive organs.

vagus

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also known as:

Lou Gherig's disease

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The term for an abnormal slowness of motion is spelled:

bradykinesia

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Difficulty in comprehending the written language is called:

dyslexia

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Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:

hemiplegia

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The x-ray of the spinal canal after the injection of a radiopaque dye is called:

myelogram

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Any dysfunction of the brain is termed:

encephalopathy

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Nerves that transmit impulses to the CNS are called:

sensory

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The medical term for a headache is:

cephalalgia

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A cerebrovascular accident may be called all of the following except:

TIA

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The space between 2 neurons is called:

synapse

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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes referred to as:

ministroke

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What functional part of the nervous system controls the body in time of stress such as fight-or-flight:

sympathetic nervous system

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The brain and spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.

central

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Dryness of the conjunctiva is called:

xerophthalmia

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The colored tissue attached to the ciliary body is the:

iris

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The ________ is the opening in the center of the iris.

pupil

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The medical term for night blindness is:

nyctalopia

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A malignant tumor of the germ cell of the retina is:

retinoblastoma

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The innermost layer of the eye is the:

retina

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Drooping of the upper eyelids is called:

blepharoptosis

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The measurement of the forward protrusion of the eye is:

exophthalmometry

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An unusual intolerance of light is known as:

photopbobia

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An involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:

nystagmus

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The sensation of ringing or roaring sounds in the ear is called:

tinnitus

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The medical term ________ means pertaining to the sense of hearing.

auditory

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Another term for an earache is:

otodynia

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One who specializes in disorders of hearing is called a/an:

audiologist

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Measurement of the movement of the tympanic membrane and pressure in the middle ear is:

tympanometry

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A sensation of instability or loss of equlibrium is called:

vertigo

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The medical term for earwax is:

cerumen

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The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:

myringoplasty

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In the term acoustic, the root acoust means:

hearing

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The term postpartum refers to:

six weeks after childbirth

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The term for a woman who has given birth to two or more children is:

multipara

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Colostrum is the term used for the:

first milk

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A spontaneous abortion is also called a:

miscarriage

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A woman's vaginal discharge after childbirth is called:

lochia

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A fertilized egg implanted outside of the uterus is called:

ectopic pregnancy

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The premature separation of a normally situated placenta after the 20th week of development is called:

abruptio placenta

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During development, the fetus is suspended in _______ fluid.

amniotic

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What does the term nulligravida mean?

no pregnancies

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A lack of menstruation is termed:

amenorrhea

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The fingerlike processes that work to propel the discharged ovum into the tube are called:

fimbriae

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The cessation of the monthly flow is called:

menopause

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Which condition occurs when endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity?

endometriosis

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The external region between the vulva and the anus is:

perineum

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X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance is called:

hysterosalpingography

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Menorrhagia is defined as:

excessive bleeding

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The onset of the menstrual cycle is termed:

menarche

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In the term dysmenorrhea, the combining form men/o means:

month, menses

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Profuse sweating:

diaphoresis

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mole

nevus

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bruise

ecchymosis

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itching

pruritus

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Pertaining to the upper arm bone

humeral

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the smaller of the two lower leg bones

fibula

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Inflammation of bone and bone marrow:

osteomyelitis

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Stiffening of a joint

ankylosis

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Which term means surgical fixation of a joint?

arthrodesis

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Wasting away (no development) of muscle from lack of use:

atrophy

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A tumor of the liver is called

hepatoma

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Which of the following terms means pertaining to the first part of the small intestine?

duodenal

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The upper chambers of the heart are the

atria

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angi/o

vessel

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The combining form thromb/o is defined as

thromb/o

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The term arrhythmia means

abnormal variation in the heart rhythm

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A surgical technique used to remove a blood clot is termed:

embolectomy

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The term that means abnormal reduction of all blood cells is

pancytopenia

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The term hemostasis is defined as the

stoppage of bleeding

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Gamete

Mature reproductive cell

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Balanitis

Inflammation of the glans penis

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Orchidotomy

incision into a testicle

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Varicocele

Enlargement and twisting of the veins of the spermatic cord

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Epispadias

Urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis

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Trisomy

having three chromosomes

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Epididymis

Acts as storage site for the maturation of sperm

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blepharoptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelids

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presbycusis

Age related hearing loss

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momaural

pertaining to one ear

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otic

pertaining to the ear

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incus

anvil: Middle of three ossicles

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malleus

Largest of three ossciles:hammer

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stapes

innermost of the ossicles: stirrup

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auricle

external portion of the ear

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renal

pertaining to the kidney

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micturition

Process of urination

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enuresis

bedwetting

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cirrhosis

Chronic degenative liver disease

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stomatitis

inflammation of the mouth

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Metastasis

process of spreading cancer

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Rules of 9

method of estimating the extent of burns

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Urticaria

hives

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Cicatrix

scar

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