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  1. haemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
  2. metrorrhagia
    bleeding from the uterus that is not due to menstruation
  3. hyphema
    bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye
  4. ulemorrhagia
    bleeding of the gums
  5. epistaxis
    bleeding from the nose
  6. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
  7. tubule
    a small tube
  8. trachea
    a tube that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the lungs
  9. appendectomy
    surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
  10. appendicectomy
    surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
  11. extirpation
    the act of pulling up or out
  12. excision
    surgical removal of a body part or tissue
  13. ablation
    the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
  14. laryngectomy
    surgical removal of part or all of the larynx
  15. systole
    the contraction of the chambers of the heart
  16. extrasystole
    a premature systole resulting in a momentary cardiac arrhythmia
  17. dactyl
    a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
  18. polydactyly
    birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
  19. hyperdactyly
    birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
  20. polydactylous
    of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits
  21. polydactyl
    of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits
  22. poliomyelitis
    an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord
  23. polio
    a viral disease that can cause muscle weakness or paralysis
  24. polymyositis
    myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling; progression and severity vary among individuals
  25. myositis
    inflammation of muscle tissue
  26. trichiniasis
    infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
  27. trichinosis
    infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
  28. dermatomyositis
    myositis characterized by weakness of limb and neck muscles and much muscle pain and swelling accompanied by skin rash affecting cheeks and eyelids and neck and chest and limbs; progression and severity vary among individuals
  29. inflammation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  30. rubor
    a response of body tissues to injury or irritation
  31. hemochromatosis
    pathology in which iron accumulates in the tissues
  32. naupathia
    motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
  33. kinetosis
    the state of being dizzy or nauseated because of the motions that occur while traveling in or on a moving vehicle
  34. neuropathy
    any pathology of the peripheral nerves
  35. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  36. mononeuropathy
    any neuropathy of a single nerve trunk
  37. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  38. dyscrasia
    an abnormal or physiologically unbalanced state of the body
  39. invalidism
    chronic ill health
  40. electroencephalograph
    medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain
  41. electroencephalogram
    a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain
  42. encephalogram
    a graphical record of electrical activity of the brain
  43. electroencephalographic
    relating to the recording of electric currents produced by the brain
  44. endoscope
    a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
  45. electrocardiograph
    medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart
  46. stethoscope
    a medical instrument for listening to sounds inside the body
  47. speculum
    a mirror for use in an optical instrument
  48. electromyograph
    a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles
  49. rhinoscope
    medical instrument consisting of a mirror mounted at an angle on a rod; used to examine the nasal passages (through the nasopharynx)
  50. polygraph
    a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
  51. bronchoscope
    a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
  52. thermograph
    medical instrument that uses an infrared camera to reveal temperature variations on the surface of the body
  53. dialyzer
    a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
  54. ballistocardiograph
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
  55. fiberscope
    a flexible medical instrument involving fiber optics that is used to examine internal organs
  56. cardiograph
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
  57. otoscope
    a medical instrument for examining the ear
  58. auriscope
    medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light
  59. ophthalmoscope
    medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
  60. keratoscope
    medical instrument to examine the cornea in order to detect irregularities in its anterior surface
  61. retractor
    surgical instrument that holds back the edges of a surgical incision
  62. dilater
    a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ
  63. haemostat
    a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
  64. hemostat
    a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
  65. photocoagulator
    surgical instrument containing a laser for use in photocoagulation
  66. trepan
    a drill for cutting circular holes around a center
  67. trephine
    a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull
  68. dermatome
    a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
  69. inoculum
    a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
  70. inoculant
    a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease
  71. hydrocolloid
    a substance that forms a gel with water
  72. lubricator
    a substance that makes things move more easily
  73. fomentation
    deliberate and intentional triggering
  74. inhibitor
    a substance that slows or stops an activity
  75. denaturant
    any substance that serves as a denaturing agent
  76. anticatalyst
    (chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst
  77. hemiplegia
    paralysis of one side of the body
  78. hemiplegic
    a person who has hemiplegia
  79. hemophiliac
    someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
  80. haemophiliac
    someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
  81. hemophile
    someone who has hemophilia and is subject to uncontrollable bleeding
  82. haemopoietic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  83. hemopoietic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  84. hematopoietic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  85. hematogenic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  86. haematopoietic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  87. haematogenic
    pertaining to the formation of blood or blood cells
  88. haemopoiesis
    the formation of blood cells in the living body
  89. haemolytic
    relating to or involving or causing hemolysis
  90. hemolysis
    lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
  91. hemolytic
    relating to or involving or causing hemolysis
  92. haemolysis
    lysis of erythrocytes with the release of hemoglobin
  93. zymolytic
    of or relating to or causing fermentation
  94. zymosis
    a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  95. zymotic
    of or relating to or causing fermentation
  96. zymolysis
    a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  97. cytolytic
    of or relating to cytolysis, the dissolution or destruction of a cell
  98. cytolysis
    pathological breakdown of cells by the destruction of their outer membrane
  99. autolytic
    of or relating to self-digestion
  100. hemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
  101. trichotillomania
    an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair
  102. cacoethes
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  103. pyromania
    an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things
  104. phaneromania
    an irresistible desire to pick at superficial body parts
  105. kleptomania
    an impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive
  106. logomania
    pathologically excessive (and often incoherent) talking
  107. logorrhea
    pathologically excessive and often incoherent talking
  108. agromania
    an intense desire to be alone or out in the open
  109. necrophilism
    an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies
  110. necrophilism
    an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies
  111. necrophilia
    an irresistible sexual attraction to dead bodies
  112. monomania
    an unhealthy obsession or preoccupation with one thing
  113. dipsomania
    an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
  114. alcoholism
    habitual intoxication
  115. potomania
    an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
  116. egomania
    intense love for yourself and concern for your own needs
  117. asphyxiation
    the condition of being deprived of oxygen
  118. hypoxia
    oxygen deficiency
  119. asphyxiate
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  120. rheumatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
  121. aesculapian
    of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art
  122. examination
    the act of scrutinizing something closely (as for mistakes)
  123. ophthalmoscopy
    examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope
  124. reexamination
    (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination
  125. palpation
    a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
  126. haematology
    the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
  127. haematinic
    a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia
  128. hematinic
    a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia
  129. hypotonic
    (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
  130. isotonic
    of two or more muscles; having equal tension
  131. hypotonia
    (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
  132. hypotonus
    (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
  133. hypertonia
    (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
Created on Tue Feb 19 21:02:29 EST 2013 (updated Sun Mar 24 13:01:50 EDT 2013)

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