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Kattia V.
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  1. nasolacrimal duct
    a duct that carries tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity
  2. nausea
    the state that precedes vomiting
  3. necrobiosis
    the normal degeneration and death of living cells
  4. neonatal
    relating to the infant during the first month after birth
  5. neoplasm
    an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
  6. nephrolith
    a calculus formed in the kidney
  7. nephroptosis
    prolapse of the kidney
  8. neuralgia
    acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
  9. neuroblast
    a cell from which a nerve cell develops
  10. neurofibroma
    tumor of the fibrous covering of a peripheral nerve
  11. neurologist
    a medical specialist in the nervous system
  12. nullipara
    (obstetrics) a woman who has never give birth to a child
  13. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  14. oncologist
    a specialist in oncology
  15. oncology
    the study and treatment of tumors
  16. oophorectomy
    surgical removal of one of both ovaries
  17. oophoritis
    inflammation of one or both ovaries
  18. ophthalmologist
    a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the eye
  19. ophthalmology
    the branch of medicine concerned with the eye
  20. ophthalmoplegia
    paralysis of the motor nerves of the eye
  21. ophthalmoscope
    medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
  22. ophthalmoscopy
    examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope
  23. orchidalgia
    pain in the testes
  24. orthopedist
    a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
  25. osteitis
    inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
  26. osteomalacia
    abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
  27. otalgia
    an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
  28. otitis
    inflammation of the ear
  29. otorhinolaryngologist
    a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat
  30. otorrhea
    discharge from the external ear
  31. ovum
    the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
  32. palliative
    moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
  33. pancreatectomy
    surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
  34. pancreatitis
    inflammation of the pancreas
  35. papilla
    a small projection of tissue at the base of a hair or tooth or feather
  36. papilloma
    a benign epithelial tumor forming a rounded mass
  37. papule
    a small inflamed elevation of skin that is nonsuppurative
  38. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  39. paroxysmal
    accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms
  40. parturition
    the process of giving birth
  41. patella
    a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee
  42. pathogenic
    able to cause disease
  43. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  44. pathologist
    a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis
  45. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  46. pediatrician
    a medical specialist in the care of children
  47. pelvic
    of or relating to the pelvis
  48. pelvimeter
    measuring instrument for performing pelvimetry
  49. pelvimetry
    measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal
  50. perianal
    around the anus
  51. perineum
    the general region between the anus and the genital organs
  52. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  53. peritoneum
    a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
  54. phlebitis
    inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs
  55. phlebotomy
    surgical incision into a vein to draw blood
  56. phobia
    an anxiety disorder characterized by irrational fear
  57. pleura
    the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
  58. pleural
    of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax
  59. pleuralgia
    pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs
  60. pleurisy
    inflammation of the pleura of the lungs
  61. pleurodynia
    pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs
  62. pneumatic
    relating to or using air or a similar gas
  63. pneumonectomy
    surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
  64. pneumonia
    a serious illness of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe
  65. pneumonitis
    inflammation of the lungs
  66. pneumothorax
    abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous (due to injury to the chest) or induced (as a treatment for tuberculosis)
  67. polyneuritis
    inflammation of many or all of the peripheral nerves
  68. polyp
    a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
  69. polypectomy
    surgical removal of a polyp
  70. polyuria
    renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
  71. postpartum
    relating to or happening in the time after giving birth
  72. primigravida
    (obstetrics) a woman who is pregnant for the first time
  73. primipara
    woman who has been delivered of a child for the first time
  74. proctologist
    a doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus
  75. proctoscope
    an endoscope for examining the rectum
  76. proctoscopy
    visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope
  77. prodromal
    symptomatic of the onset of an attack or a disease
  78. prodrome
    an early symptom that a disease is developing or that an attack is about to occur
  79. prognosis
    a prediction of the course of a disease
  80. prognosticate
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  81. prophylactic
    preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
  82. proximal
    situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
  83. psychiatrist
    a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders
  84. ptosis
    drooping of the upper eyelid caused by muscle paralysis and weakness
  85. puerperium
    time period following childbirth when the mother's uterus shrinks and the other functional and anatomic changes of pregnancy are resolved
  86. pulse
    the steady movement of the body's blood-pumping organ
  87. pyelitis
    inflammation of the renal pelvis
  88. pyelonephritis
    inflammation of the kidney and its pelvis caused by bacterial infection
  89. pyogenic
    producing pus
  90. pyorrhea
    chronic periodontitis
  91. pyrexia
    a rise in the temperature of the body
  92. radiation
    the act of spreading outward from a central source
  93. rectal
    of or involving the rectum
  94. rectocele
    protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina
  95. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
  96. retinal
    in or relating to the retina of the eye
  97. retinitis
    inflammation of the retina
  98. retinopathy
    a disease of the retina that can result in loss of vision
  99. rhinitis
    an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose
  100. rhinoplasty
    cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose
  101. rhinorrhea
    persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose
  102. rhinotomy
    surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus
  103. salpingectomy
    surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
  104. salpingitis
    inflammation of a Fallopian tube or of a Eustachian tube
Created on Thu Apr 04 19:18:45 EDT 2013 (updated Thu Apr 04 19:34:04 EDT 2013)

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