Medical Terminology Units 1-5

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Bad nutrition

Back

Malnutrition: A condition resulting from insufficient or unbalanced intake of nutrients.

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Left ear

Back

AS: Abbreviation for 'Auris Sinistra', meaning left ear.

Front

Above; closer to the head.

Back

Superior: A term used in anatomy to describe a position that is higher or above another part.

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Right eye

Back

OD: Abbreviation for 'Oculus Dexter', meaning right eye.

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Unable to move the arms and legs.

Back

Acroparalysis: A condition characterized by paralysis of the limbs.

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Nutrient absorption issue

Back

Malabsorption: A condition where the body cannot absorb nutrients properly from food.

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Stomach discomfort

Back

Dyspepsia: A term for indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen.

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Infection of the intestines

Back

Dysentery: An infection causing severe diarrhea with blood.

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Position towards the back of the body

Back

Posterior: Refers to the back side of the body.

Front

Position towards the front of the body

Back

Anterior: Refers to the front side of the body.