Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Abdominal

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Relating to the abdomen

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Abrasion

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Damage from a scrape

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Abscess

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A swollen area within tissue containing pus

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Acute

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Severe or intense

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Adhesion

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Scar tissue that joins two areas of the body

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ADR

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Abbreviation for adverse drug reaction

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Amniocentesis

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The means for sampling amniotic fluid to screen for abnormalities in a fetus

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Anaphylaxis

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A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening

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Anemia

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A condition in which the body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells

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Angina

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A condition caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart that results in severe chest pain, often spreading within the upper body