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186 Cards in this Set
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Cholangiectasis
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Abnormal widening or dilation of a bile vessel (bile duct).
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Uvula
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Small, fleshy mass hanging from the soft palate at the back of the mouth. |
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Hemorrhage
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Severe bleeding. |
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Gallbladder |
Small sac lying below the liver, in which bile is stored.
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Defecation
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Eliminating of wastes and undigested foods through the rectum; elimination. |
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Cecal
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Pertaining to the first part of the large intestine located below where the small intestine connects. |
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Hematemesis
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Vomiting blood.
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Pancreatic
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Pertaining to the pancreas.
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Periodontist
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Dentist specializing in treating the gums. |
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Atresia
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Absence of a normal opening. Esophageal ________ is the congenital absence of the normal opening from the esophagus to the stomach. |
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Parotid
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The salivary gland within the cheek, just anterior to the ear, is called the ______________ gland. |
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Hyperbilirubinemia |
High levels of bilirubin (yellow/orange pigment) in the bloodstream. When severe, it leads to an accumlation of bilirubin in the skin giving it a yellowish color, which is then called jaundice or icterus. |
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Sigmoid
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The lower s-shaped portion of the colon, located between the descending colon and the rectum, is called the __________ colon.
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Sigmoidoscopy
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Visual endoscopic examination of the sigmoid colon. |
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Dentalgia |
Pain in a tooth. |
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Anorexia |
Lack of appetite. |
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Amylase |
An enzyme that digests (breaks down) starches into simpler substances (such as sugars). |
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Leukoplakia
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White plaques or patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth is called oral ________________. |
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Colitis
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Ulcerative ___________ is an inflammatory disease of the colon with the presence of ulcers. |
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Choledochal
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Pertaining to the common bile duct.
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Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth. |
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Sialadenitis |
Inflammation of a salivary gland. |
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Deglutition |
Swallowing. |
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Jaundice
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A sign of illness marked by yellow-orange discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to hyperbilirubinemia; also called icterus. |
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Constipation
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Difficulty in passing (eliminating) feces (stool). |
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Ileum
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The third portion of the small intestine. |
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Periodontal |
The membrane that surrounds the tooth in the tooth socket is called the _______________ membrane.
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Achlorhydria
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Absence of hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice.
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Anus
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The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. |
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periodontal
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Inflammation and degeneration of gums, teeth, and surrounding bone is called ____________ disease. |
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Esophagus
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Tube that carries food from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach. |
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Ileostomy
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Surgical formation of an artificial opening from the third part of the small intestine to the outside of the body through the abdominal wall. |
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Cholangiography
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X-ray recording of bile vessels (ducts) using radiopaque contrast medium.
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Choledochotomy
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Incision of the common bile duct. |
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Peristalsis
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Rhythm-like contractions of the tubes of the gastrointestinal tract and other tubular structures. |
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Cholecystectomy |
Removal (excision, resection) of the gallbladder. |
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Submandibular
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Pertaining to under the lower jaw. |
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Dysphagia
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Painful swallowing. |
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Cholecystolithiasis
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Abnormal condition of stones in the gallbladder. Do not give the more general term for gallstones in the gallbladder or the bile duct. |
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Jejunum
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The second part of the small intestine. |
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Oropharynx |
Central portion of the throat, just beyond the mouth. |
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Pancreatitis
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Inflammation of the pancreas. |
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Endodontist
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A dentist specializing in the inner parts of the tooth. |
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Hemoptysis |
Spitting or coughing up blood as result of bleeding from any part of the respiratory tract. |
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Sialadenectomy
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Removal (excision) of a salivary gland. |
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Sublingual
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Pertaining to under the tongue. Give either of the two words that were covered
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Stenosis
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Abnormal narrowing, often due to scarring. Abnormal narrowing of the pyloric sphincter is called pyloric ______________.
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Sialolith |
Salivary gland stone; lodged in a salivary gland or duct. |
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Glossectomy |
Removal of the tongue. |
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Oral
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Pertaining to the mouth. |
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Lactation
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Production of milk.
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Fibroids |
Benign tumor of fibrous and muscular tissue in the uterus. |
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Fetus |
Stage in prenatal development from 6 to 39 or 40 weeks. |
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Primiparous
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An adjective pertaining to a woman who has given birth to her first child.
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Multigravida
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A woman who has been pregnant more than once. |
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Ovum
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An individual egg cell. Give the singular form. |
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Hysterectomy |
Removal of the uterus. |
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Previa |
Placenta ___________ is the implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterine wall. |
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Pelvimetry
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Measurement of the dimensions of the female pelvis. |
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Zygote |
Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to two weeks. |
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Mammary |
Pertaining to the breast |
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Hydrocephalus
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Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain; in infants, the condition causes enlargement of the head. |
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Nullipara |
A woman who has never given birth to an infant. |
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Pseudocyesis |
False pregnancy. |
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Preeclampsia
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Abnormal condition of pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, and edema. |
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Mastectomy
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Removal (excision) of a breast. |
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Oophorectomy
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Excision or removal of an ovary. |
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Fallopian
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The ________ tubes are another name for the uterine tubes, the tubes through which the ovum travels to the uterus. |
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Primigravida
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A woman during her first pregnancy. |
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Mastitis
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Inflammation of a breast. |
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Dystocia
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Difficult childbirth.
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Gamete
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A gender neutral term for a reproductive cell (ovum or sperm cell).
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Obstetrics
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Branch of medicine dealing with the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth. |
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Oliguria
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Scanty urination. |
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Polyuria
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Increased excretion of urine by the kidneys. |
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Ureter
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Tube leading from each kidney to the urinary bladder |
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Pyelogram
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X-ray record of the kidney pelvis after injection of contrast material. |
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Polycystic |
________________ kidney disease is a disease here the kidneys are filled with many cysts that prevent normal kidney function.
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Lithotripsy
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Process of crushing a stone within the kidney or ureter, often performed using soundwaves. |
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Nephroptosis |
Prolapse of a kidney; floating or wandering kidney. |
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Vesicoureteral |
Backflow of urine from the urinary bladder to the ureters is called _____________ reflux. |
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Glomerulonephritis |
Inflammation of glomeruli in the kidney. |
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Pelvis |
The central collecting chamber of the kidney is called the renal _________. |
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Medulla |
The noun that is used to refer to the inner region of an organ. |
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Medullary |
The adjective that means pertaining to the inner region of an organ. |
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Urethra |
The tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. |
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Trigonitis |
Inflammation of the triangular area between the ureteral and urethral openings in the urinary bladder. |
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Catheterization |
Urinary ________ is the insertion of a tube into the urinary bladder for temporary or permanent drainage of urine. |
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Uremia |
Excess of nitrogenous waste products in the blood. |
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Colic |
Renal __________ is the severe pain resulting from stones (calculi) in a ureter or in the kidney (renal pelvis). |
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Paranephric |
Pertaining to beside or near a kidney. |
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Hydronephrosis |
Abnormal condition of excess backup of fluid (urine) in the kidney. |
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Albuminuria
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Protein in the urine.
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Nephron |
Functional unit of the kidney, consisting of a glomerulus, renal tubule, and collecting tubule.
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Caliceal |
Pertaining to a calyx (cup-shaped collecting chamber in the central portion of the kidney).
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine.
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Insipidus |
Diabetes ____________ is the abnormal condition of inadequate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the pituitary gland. Patients experience polyuria and polydipsia.
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Calyces
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The plural form used to refer to the collection of cup-shaped collecting region in the renal pelvis (central section of the kidney.) Give the plural form.
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Cystostomy
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.New opening connecting the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.
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Cortex
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Noun used for the outer region of an organ.
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Erythropoietin
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Hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate red blood cell production by bone marrow. Selected Answer: Correct Erythropoietin
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Pyuria
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Pus in the urine; sign of urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Retrograde
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When an X-ray record of the kidney, ureters, and urinary bladder is obtained by injection of contrast material through a urinary catheter back into the ureters, this is called a _____________ pyelogram.
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Nephropathy
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Disease or abnormality of the kidney.
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Nephrostomy
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Opening of the kidney to the outside of the body.
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Anuria
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Lack of urine production.
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Incontinence
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Involuntary passage of urine.
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine.
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Nephrolithotomy
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Incision of the kidney to remove a stone.
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Nephrolithiasis
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Abnormal condition of kidney stones
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Trigonitis
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Inflammation of the triangular area between the ureteral and urethral openings in the urinary bladder
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Gastrostomy
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choledochotomy . Question 30 .0 out of 2 points
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Ascites
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
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Lipase
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Enzyme that digests fats; produced by cells in the pancreas and secreted into the duodenum.
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Intussusception
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One portion of the intestine slips into an adjoining part; telescoping of the intestines.
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Hematochezia
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Feces with red (undigested) blood.
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Hepatitis
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Viral ______________ is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus.
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Biliary
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The adjective form of bile.
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Ileus
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Failure of peristalsis in the intestines.
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Stomatitis
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Inflammation of the mouth.
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Mastication
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Process of chewing.
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Duodenal
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Pertaining to the first part of the small intestine.
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Choledochojejunostomy
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Surgical anastomosis (create a new opening) between the common bile duct and the second portion of the small intestine.
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Pharyngeal
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Pertaining to the throat.
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Sialadenectomy
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Removal (excision) of a salivary gland.
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Hemoptysis
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Spitting or coughing up blood as result of bleeding from any part of the respiratory tract.
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Dysmenorrhea
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Painful menstrual flow.
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Visual (endoscopic) examination of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon.
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Anastomosis
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The general term for a surgical procedure that creates a new opening between two previously unconnected tubular organs or parts of the same organ.
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Jejunum
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The second part of the small intestine.
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Hemostasis
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Stopping or controlling bleeding.
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Labial
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Pertaining to the lip.
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Perianal
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Pertaining to surrounding the anus
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Periodontist
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Dentist specializing in treating the gums.
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Progesterone |
Hormone secreted by the ovary that maintains the lining of the uterus during pregnancy.
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Choriocarcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the placenta.
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Endocervicitis
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix (lower, necklike portion of the uterus).
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Hysteroscopy
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Visual examination (endoscopic) of the uterus.
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Endometriosis
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The condition in which endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus, often characterized by the symptom of dysmenorrhea.
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Leukorrhea
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White to yellow discharge from the vagina.
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Amenorrhea
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Lack of menses. Although typical of menopause, it may occur in non-menopausal woman.
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Vulva
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External female genitalia; labia, clitoris, and vaginal orifice.
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Cervicitis
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Inflammation of the cervix
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Galactorrhea
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Excessive or abnormal secretion of milk after breast-feeding has ended.
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Dystocia
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Difficult childbirth.
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Salpingectomy
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Removal of a fallopian tube.
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Cervix
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Necklike, lower portion of the uterus. Selected Answer: Correct cervix
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Estrogen
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Ovarian hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics and sexual development.
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Dyspareunia
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Painful sexual intercourse
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Metrorrhagia
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Bleeding between menstruations.
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Neonatal
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Newborn.
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Neonatology
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Study of newborns
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Oligomenorrhea |
Scanty menstrual flow. (Seen during early menopause as well as under other conditions.)
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Fibrocystic |
_____________ disease is a benign disease characterized by the presence of small sacs of fibrous connective tissue and fluid in the breast.
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Gonad |
A gender-neutral term for the female or male reproductive organ (ovary or testis) that produces sex cells and hormones.
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FSH
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The abbreviation for the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).
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Cryocauterization
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Use of freezing cold temperature to burn and destroy tissue.
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Puberty
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Period during which secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the ability to reproduce begins. |
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Endometrium |
Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
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Myometrium
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Muscle layer of the uterus.
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Endometritis |
Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus (upper portion).
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Pyosalpinx |
Pus in a fallopian tube.
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Placenta
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Vascular organ that develops in the uterine wall during pregnancy.
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Retention |
Urinary _____________ is the condition where patients are unable to pass urine, which is held back in the urinary bladder.
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Pyelonephritis
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Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney; caused by bacterial infection.
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Glycosuria |
Sugar in the urine.
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Angiogram |
Renal ______________ is the X-ray record of blood vessels of the kidney after injecting contrast material. |
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Angioplasty |
Renal ______________ is the surgical repair of blood vessels in the kidney. Narrowed areas of renal arteries are dilated using an inflatable balloon attached to a catheter.
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Antidiuretic
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The piituitary gland hormone that normally stimulates the kidney to decrease production of urine, preventing excess loss of water is called _________ hormone. |
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Nitrogenous |
______________ waste is the general term used to refer to the waste substances containing nitrogen and excreted in urine; specific examples are urea, creatinine, and uric acid.
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Volvulus |
Cecal ________ is the abnormal twisting of the cecum (first part of the colon).
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Pancreatitis |
Inflammation of the pancreas. |
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Postprandial
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An adjective meaning after meals. A two-hour __________ blood sugar is colleted two hours after the patient eats a meal.
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Achalasia |
Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle (LES) to relax.
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Cholestasis
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Stoppage of bile flow.
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Hiatal |
A protrusion of the upper portion of the stomach upward through the diaphragm is called a(n) __________ hernia.
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Bilirubin |
A pigment derived from the breakdown of red blood cells that is found in bile. It may be yellow, orange, or green depening on the exact chemical composition.
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Rhinoplasty
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Surgical repair of the nose.
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Peritonitis
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Infection of the abdominal cavity; inflammation of the peritoneum.
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Herniorrhaphy
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Surgical repair of a hernia.
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Gastrojejunostomy
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New surgical opening between the stomach and the second part of the small intestine. The procedure is part of a gastric bypass surgery. |
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Pancreas
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Gland under and behind the stomach; produces enzymes to digest foods and the hormone insulin to transport sugar to cells. |
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Gingivectomy |
Removal of gum tissue.
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Sphincter |
Circular ring of muscle that surrounds an opening or orifice.
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Appendectomy
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Removal or excision of the appendix. |
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