med Careers Ch.6 Flashcards


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1. Ophthalmoscope

An instrument used to examine the eye

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2. Atrophy

Without nutrition

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3. Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver

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4. Cephalgia

A headache

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5. Proctologist

Surgical specialist that diagnosis's and treats disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus

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6. Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar

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7. Bradycardia

Slow heart rate, usually below 60bpm

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8. Transdermal

Across the skin

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9. Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

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10. Hydrophobia

Fear of water

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11. Craniotomoy

Cutting into the skull

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12. Otoscopy

Clinical procedure used to examine structures of the ear

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13. Bilateral

Having/relating to 2 sides; affecting both sides

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14. Hysterectomy

Surgical procedure that removes the uterus

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15. Cyanosis

Bluish color due to an insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood

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16. Paraplegia

Paralysis of the lower half of the body

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17. Electrocardiograph

Checks heart rhythm and electrical activity

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18. Dyspnea

Difficult, labored, or painful breathing

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19. Mastectomy

A surgical operation to remove a breast

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20. Rhinostenosis

Narrowing of passages in the nasal cavities

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21. Arteriosclerosis

Hardening and/or narrowing of the walls of arteries; dryness

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22. Polydactyl

Having an extra(s) finger/toe