Ch 1_Intro to Medical Terminology

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abdominocentesis

ab /dom / ih/ no / cen /TEE / sis

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The surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid.

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acronym

AK/ row / nim

Back

A word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term.

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acute

ah / CUTE

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Has a rapid onset, a severe course, and a relatively short duration.

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angiography

an / gee / OG / rah  / fee

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The radiographic study of blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium to make these blood vessels visible.

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appendectomy

app / en / DECK / toe / mee

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The surgical removal of the appendix.

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arteriosclerosis

ar / teer / ree/ oh / skle / ROW / sis

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The abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries.

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arthralgia

ar / THRAL  / gee / ah

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Pain in a joint or joints.

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colostomy

koh / LOS / toe / mee

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

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cyanosis

sigh / ah / NO / sis

Back

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

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dermatologist

der / mah / TALL / oh / jist

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A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.