Medical Terminology: Units 1-3

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abdominocentesis

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the surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes

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acronym

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a word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term

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acute

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a condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration

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angiography

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the process of producing a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make the blood vessels visible

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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arteriosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

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arthralgia

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pain in a joint or joints

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colostomy

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the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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cyanosis

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blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

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dermatologist

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin