Vacab 3 Flashcards

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Aplasia

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The absence or defective development of an organ or tissue

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Aplastic

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Relating to or characterized by defective development or the absence of cellular development

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Atrophy

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The wasting away or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part due to disease, injury, or lack of use

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Ectopic

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Occurring in an abnormal position or place; displaced

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Edematous

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Characterized by or affected with edema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues)

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Paralysis

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The complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups; inability to move

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Dementia

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A chronic disorder characterized by progressive deterioration of cognitive functions

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Diarrhea

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Frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements

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Chemotherapy

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The treatment of disease, especially cancer, using chemical substances or drugs

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Diathermy

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A medical treatment using high-frequency electric currents to generate heat in body tissues