 gait (20.0K) | The way a person walks, consisting of two phases: stance and swing.
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| ganglia (24.0K) | Collections of neuron cell bodies outside the central nervous system.
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| gastic juice (34.0K) | Secretions from the stomach lining that begin the process of digesting protein.
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| gastritis (21.0K) | Inflammation of the stomach lining.
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD (100.0K) | A condition that occurs when stomach acids are pushed into the esophagus and cause heartburn.
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| gene (14.0K) | A segment of DNA that determines a body trait.
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| general physical examination (55.0K) | An examination performed by a physician to confirm a patient's health or to diagnose a medical problem.
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| generic name (28.0K) | A drug's official name.
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| giantism (21.0K) | A condition in which too much growth hormone is produced in childhood, resulting in an abnormally increased stature
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| gingival (15.0K) | The gum line.
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| glans penis (28.0K) | A coneshaped structure at the end of the penis.
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| glaucoma (19.0K) | A condition in which too much pressure is created in the eye by excessive aqueous humor. This excess pressure can lead to permanent damage of the optic nerves, resulting in blindness.
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| globulins (22.0K) | Plasma proteins that transport lipids and some vitamins.
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| glomerular capsule (27.0K) | A capsule that surrounds the glomerulus of the kidney.
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| glomerular filtrate (37.0K) | The fluid remaining in the glomerular capsule after glomerular filtration.
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| glomerular filtration (45.0K) | The process by which urine forms in the kidneys as blood moves through a tight ball of capillaries called the glomerulus.
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| glomerulonephritis (44.0K) | An inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney.
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| glomerulus (22.0K) | A group of capillaries in the renal corpuscle.
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| glottis (16.0K) | The opening between the vocal cords.
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| glucagon (16.0K) | A hormone that increases glucose concentrations in the bloodstream and slows down protein synthesis.
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| glycogen (25.0K) | An excess of glucose that is stored in the liver and in skeletal muscle.
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| glycosuria (19.0K) | The presence of significant levels of glucose in the urine.
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| gonadotropin-releasing hormone GnRH (56.0K) | Hormone that stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
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| gonads (24.0K) | The reproductive organs; namely, in women, the ovaries,and in men, the testes.
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| goniometer (21.0K) | A protractor device that measures range of motion.
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| gout (25.0K) | A medical condition characterized by an elevated uric acid level and recurrent acute arthritis.
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| G-protein (32.0K) | A substance that causes enzymes in the cell to activate following the activation of the hormone-receptor complex in the cell membrane.
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| gram-negative (24.0K) | Referring to bacteria that lose their purple color when a decolorizer has been added during a Gram's stain.
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| gram-positive (28.0K) | Referring to bacteria that retain their purple color after a decolorizer has been added during a Gram's stain.
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| Grams stain (28.0K) | A method of staining that differentiates bacteria according to the chemical composition of their cell walls.
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| granular leukocyte (32.0K) | A type of leukocyte (white blood cell) with a segmented nucleus and granulated cytoplasm; also known as a polymorphonuclear leukocyte.
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| granulocyte (40.0K) | See granular leukocyte.
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| Graves disease (29.0K) | A disorder in which a person develops antibodies that attack the thyroid gland.
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| gray matter (20.0K) | The inner tissue of the brain and the spinal cord that is darker in color than white matter. It contains all the bodies and dendrites of nerve cells.
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| growth hormone (30.0K) | A hormone that stimulates an increase in the size of the muscles and bones of the body.
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| gustatory receptors (43.0K) | Taste receptors that are found on taste buds.
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| gyri (30.0K) | The ridges of brain matter between the sulci; also called convolutions.
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| hairy leukoplakia (39.0K) | A white lesion on the tongue associated with AIDS.
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| hapten (28.0K) | Foreign substances in the body too small to start an immune response by hemselves.
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| hard copy (24.0K) | A readable paper copy or printout of information.
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| hardware (32.0K) | The physical components of a computer system,including the monitor, keyboard, and printer.
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| hazard label (23.0K) | A shortened version of the Material Safety Data Sheet; permanently affixed to a hazardous substance container.
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| helper T cell (25.0K) | White blood cells that are a key component of the body's immune system and that work in coordination with other white blood cells to combat infection.
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| hematemesis (31.0K) | The vomiting of blood.
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| hematocrit (23.0K) | The percentage of the volume of a sample made up of red blood cells after the sample has been spun in a centrifuge.
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| hematology (26.0K) | The study of blood.
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| hematoma (20.0K) | A swelling caused by blood under the skin.
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| hematuria (23.0K) | The presence of blood in the urine.
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| hemocytoblast (41.0K) | Cells of the red bone marrow that produce most red blood cells.
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| hemocytometer (31.0K) | A special microscope slide that allows blood cells to be counted when a diluted blood sample is examined under the microscope.
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| hemoglobin (20.0K) | A protein that contains iron and bonds with and carries oxygen to cells; the main component of erythrocytes.
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| hemoglobinuria (23.0K) | The presence of free hemoglobin in the urine; a rare condition caused by transfusion reactions, malaria, drug reactions, snakebites, or severe burns.
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| hemolysis (25.0K) | The rupturing of red blood cells, which releases hemoglobin.
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| hemorrhoids (16.0K) | Varicose veins of the rectum or anus.
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| hemostasis (24.0K) | The stoppage of bleeding.
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| hepatic duct (28.0K) | A duct that leaves the liver carrying bile and merges with the cystic duct to form the common bile duct.
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| hepatic lobule (19.0K) | Smaller divisions within the lobes of the liver.
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| hepatic portal system (48.0K) | The collection of veins carrying blood to the liver.
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| hepatic portal vein (46.0K) | A blood vessel that carries blood from the other digestive organs to the hepatic lobules.
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| hepatitis (21.0K) | Inflammation of the liver usually caused by viruses or toxins.
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| hepatocytes (27.0K) | The cells within the lobules of the liver. Hepatocytes process nutrients in the blood and make bile.
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| hernia (17.0K) | The protrusion of an organ through the wall that usually contains it, such as a hiatal oringuinal hernia.
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| herpes simplex (37.0K) | A medical condition characterized by an eruption of one or more groups of vesicles on the lips or genitalia.
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| herpes zoster (24.0K) | A medical condition characterized by an eruption of a group of vesicles on one side of the body following a nerve root.
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| hilum (20.0K) | The indented side of a lymph node. The entrance of the renal sinus that contains the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter.
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| Holter monitor (24.0K) | An electrocardiography device that includes a small portable cassette recorder worn around a patient's waist or on a shoulder strap to record the heart's electrical activity.
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| homologous chromosome (31.0K) | Members in each pair of chromosomes.
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| human immunodeficiency virus HIV (60.0K) | A retrovirus that gradually destroys the body's immune system and causes AIDS.
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| humerus (21.0K) | The bone of the upper arm.
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| humors (34.0K) | Fluids of the body.
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| hydrotherapy (22.0K) | The therapeutic use of water to treat physical problems.
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| hyoid (30.0K) | The bone that anchors the tongue.
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| hyperextension (38.0K) | Extension of a body part past the normal anatomical position.
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| hyperopia (29.0K) | A condition that occurs when light entering the eye is focused behind the retina; commonly called farsightedness.
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| hyperpnea (24.0K) | Abnormally deep, rapid breathing.
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| hyperreflexia (24.0K) | Reflexes that are stronger than normal reflexes.
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| hypertension (34.0K) | High blood pressure.
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| hyperventilation (24.0K) | The condition of breathing rapidly and deeply. Hyperventilating decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.
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| hypodermis (31.0K) | The subcutaneous layer of the skin that is largely made of adipose tissue.
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| hypoglycemia (25.0K) | Low blood sugar.
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| hyporeflexia (46.0K) | A condition of decreased reflexes.
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| hypotension (27.0K) | Low blood pressure.
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| hypothalamus (26.0K) | It maintains homeostasis by egulating many vital activities such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. A region of the diencephalon.
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| hypovolemic shock (34.0K) | A state of shock resulting from insufficient blood volume in the circulatory system.
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| hysterectomy (23.0K) | Surgical removal of the uterus.
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| Icon (22.0K) | A pictorial image; on a computer screen, a graphic symbol that identifies a menu choice.
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| identification line (32.0K) | A line at the bottom of a letter containing the letter writer's initials and the typist's initials.
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| ileum (17.0K) | The last portion of the small intestine. It is directly attached to the large intestine.
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| ilium (15.0K) | The most superior part of the hip bone. It is broad and flaring.
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| immunocompromised (37.0K) | Having an impaired or weakened immune system.
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| immunofluorescent assay IFA test (67.0K) | A blood test used to confirm enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test results for HIV infection.
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| immunoglobulins (43.0K) | A class of structurally related proteins that include IgG, IgA, IgM, and IgE; also called antibodies.
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| impetigo (24.0K) | A contagious skin infection usually caused by germs commonly called staph and strep.
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| impotence (19.0K) | A disorder in which a male cannot maintain an erect penis to complete sexual intercourse; also called erectile dysfunction.
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| incision (18.0K) | A surgical wound made by cutting into body tissue.
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| incisors (27.0K) | The most medial teeth. They act as chisels to bite off food.
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| incomplete protein (35.0K) | Proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids.
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| incontinence (22.0K) | The involuntary leakage of urine.
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| indication (20.0K) | The purpose or reason for using a drug, as approved by the FDA.
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| induration (22.0K) | The process of hardening or of becomming hard.
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| infection (21.0K) | The presence of a pathogen in or on the body.
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| inferior (20.0K) | Anatomical term meaning below or closer to the feet;also called caudal.
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| inflammation (25.0K) | The body's reaction when tissue becomes injured or infected. The four cardinal signs are redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
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| informed consent form (38.0K) | A form that verifies that a patient understands the offered treatment and its possible outcomes or side effects.
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| infundibulum (27.0K) | The funnel-like end of the uterine tube near an ovary. It catches the secondary oocyte as it leaves the ovary.
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| infusion (27.0K) | A slow drip,as of an intravenous solution into a vein.
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| ink-jet printer (41.0K) | A nonimpact printer that forms characters by using a series of dots created by tiny drops of ink.
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| inner cell mass (31.0K) | A group of cells in a blastocyte that gives rise to an embryo.
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| inorganic (29.0K) | Matter that generally does not contain carbon and hydrogen.
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| insertion (23.0K) | An attachment site of a skeletal muscle that moves when a muscle contracts.
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| inspection (25.0K) | The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance.
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| inspiration (32.0K) | The act of breathing in; also called inhalation.
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| insulin (23.0K) | A hormone that regulates the amount of sugar in the blood by facilitating its entry into the cells.
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| intercalated disk (34.0K) | A disk that connects groups of cardiac muscles. This disc allows the fibers in that group to contract and relax together.
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| interferon (19.0K) | A protein that blocks viruses from infecting cells.
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| Internet (23.0K) | A global network of computers.
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| interneuron (37.0K) | A structure found only in the central nervous system that functions to link sensory and motor neurons together.
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| interstitial cell (43.0K) | A cell located between the seminiferous tubules that is responsible for making testosterone.
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| intestinal lipase (30.0K) | An enzyme that digests fat.
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| intradermal ID (29.0K) | Within the upper layers of the skin.
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| intradermal test (38.0K) | An allergy test in which dilute solutions of allergens are introduced into the skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle.
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| intramembranous (37.0K) | A type of ossification in which bones begin as tough fibrous membranes.
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| intramuscular IM (42.0K) | Within muscle; an IM injection allows administration of a larger amount of a drug than a subcutaneous injectionallows.
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| intraoperative (33.0K) | Taking place during surgery.
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| intravenous IV (31.0K) | Injected directly into a vein.
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| intravenous pyelography IVP (63.0K) | A radiologic procedure in which the doctor injects a contrast medium into a vein and takes a series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder to evaluate urinary system abnormalities or trauma to the urinary system; also known as excretory urography.
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| intrinsic factor (29.0K) | A substance secreted by parietal cells in the lining of the stomach. It is necessary for vitamin B12 absorption.
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| invasive (26.0K) | Referring to a procedure in which a catheter, wire, or other foreign object is introduced into a blood vessel or organ through the skin or a body orifice. Surgical asepsis is required during all invasive tests.
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| inventory (21.0K) | A list of supplies used regularly and the quantities in stock.
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| inversion (20.0K) | Turning the sole of the foot medially.
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| invoice (32.0K) | A bill for materials or services received by or services performed by the practice.
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| ions (30.0K) | Positively or negatively charged particles.
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| iris (16.0K) | The colored part of the eye, made of muscular tissue that contracts and relaxes, altering the size of the pupil.
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| ischium (18.0K) | A structure that forms the lower part of the hip bone.
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| islets of Langerhans (31.0K) | Structures in the pancreas that secrete insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
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| jaundice (20.0K) | A condition characterized by yellowness of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and excretions;occurs during the second stage of hepatitis infection.
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| jejunum (15.0K) | The mid-portion and the majority of the small intestine.
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| juxtaglomerular apparatus (54.0K) | A structure contained in the nephron and made up of the macula densa and juxtaglomerular cells.
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| juxtaglomerular cells (32.0K) | Enlarged smooth muscle cells in the walls of either the afferent or efferent arterioles.
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| Kaposis sarcoma (31.0K) | Abnormal tissue occurring in the skin, and sometimes in the lymph nodes and organs, manifested by reddishpurple to dark blue patches or spots on the skin.
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| keratin (24.0K) | A tough, hard protein contained in skin, hair, and nails.
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| keratinocyte (24.0K) | The most common cell type in the epidermis of the skin.
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| key (24.0K) | The act of inputting or entering information into a computer.
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| KOH mount (28.0K) | A type of mount used when a physician suspects a patient has a fungal infection of the skin, nails, or hair and to which potassium hydroxide is added to dissolve the keratin in cell walls.
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| Krebs cycle (28.0K) | Also called the citric acid cycle. This cycle generates ATP for muscle cells.
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| KUB radiography (42.0K) | The process of x-raying the abdomen to help assess the size, shape, and position of the urinary organs; evaluate urinary system diseases or disorders; or determine the presence of kidney stones. It can also be helpful in determining the position of an intrauterine device (IUD) or in locating foreign bodies in the digestive tract; also called a flat plate of the abdomen.
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| kyphosis (24.0K) | A deformity of the spine characterized by a bent-over position; more commonly called humpback.
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| labeling (23.0K) | Information provided with a drug, including FDAapproved indications and the form of the drug.
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| labia majora (37.0K) | The rounded folds of adipose tissue and skin that serve to protect the other female reproductive organs.
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| labia minora (26.0K) | The folds of skin between the labia majora.
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| laceration (19.0K) | A jagged, open wound in the skin that can extend down into the underlying tissue.
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| lacrimal apparatus (35.0K) | A structure that consists of the lacrimal glands and nasolacrimal ducts.
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| lacrimal gland (21.0K) | A gland in the eye that produces tears.
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| lactase (17.0K) | An enzyme that digests sugars.
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| lactic acid (23.0K) | Awaste product that must be released from the cell. It is produced when a cell is low on oxygen and converts pyruvic acid.
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| lactogen (24.0K) | Substance secreted by the placenta that stimulates the enlargement of the mammary glands.
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| lacunae (30.0K) | Holes in the matrix of bone that hold osteocytes.
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| lag phase (25.0K) | The initial phase of wound healing, in which bleeding is reduced as blood vessels in the affected area constrict.
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| lamella (16.0K) | Layers of bone surrounding the canals of osteons.
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| lancet (15.0K) | A small, disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision; used for capillary puncture.
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| laryngopharynx (36.0K) | The portion of the pharynx behind the larynx.
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| larynx (20.0K) | The part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea that is responsible for voice production; also called the voice box.
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| laser printer (45.0K) | A highresolution printer that uses a technology similar to that of a photocopier. It is the fastest type of computer printer and produces the highest-quality output.
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| lead (19.0K) | A view of a specific area of the heart on an electrocardiogram.
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| letterhead (19.0K) | Formal business stationery, with the doctor's (or office's) name and address printed at the top, used for correspondence with patients, colleagues, and vendors.
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| leukemia (32.0K) | A medical condition in which bone marrow produces a large number of white blood cells that are not normal.
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| leukocyte (19.0K) | White blood cells.
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| leukocytosis (39.0K) | A white blood cell count that is above normal.
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| leukopenia (21.0K) | A white blood cell count that is below normal.
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| ligament (30.0K) | A tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects bone to bone.
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| ligature (19.0K) | Suture material.
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| lingual frenulum (24.0K) | A flap of mucosa that holds the body of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.
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| lingual tonsil (30.0K) | Two lumps of lymphatic tissue on the back of the tongue that act to destroy bacteria and viruses.
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| linoleic acid (26.0K) | An essential fatty acid found in corn and sunflower oils.
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| lipoprotein (34.0K) | Large molecules that are fat-soluble on the inside and water-soluble on the outside and carry lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides through the bloodstream.
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| lobe (16.0K) | The frontal, parietal, temporal, or occipital regions of the cerebral hemisphere.
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| loop of Henle (31.0K) | The portion of the renal tubule that curves back toward the renal corpuscle and twists again to become the distal convoluted tubule.
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| lumbar enlargement (44.0K) | The thickening of the spinal cord in the low back region.
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| lunula (32.0K) | The white halfmoon–shaped area at the base of a nail.
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| lupus (21.0K) | An autoimmune disorder in which a person produces antibodies that target their own cells and tissues.
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| luteinizing hormone LH (38.0K) | Hormone that in females stimulates ovulation and the production of estrogen; in males, it stimulates the production of testosterone.
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| lymphedema (21.0K) | The blockage of lymphatic vessels that results in the swelling of tissue from the accumulation of lymphatic fluid.
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| lymphocyte (38.0K) | An agranular leukocyte formed in lymphatic tissue. Lymphocytes are generally small. See T lymphocyte and Blymphocyte.
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| lysozyme (33.0K) | An enzyme in tears that destroys pathogens on the surface of the eye.
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