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Kattia V.
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  1. secundigravida
    a woman who is pregnant for the second time
  2. sepsis
    the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
  3. singultus
    (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
  4. spermatogenesis
    development of spermatozoa
  5. spermatozoon
    the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
  6. staphylococci
    spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections
  7. stomatitis
    inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
  8. streptococci
    spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
  9. sublingual
    beneath the tongue
  10. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  11. symbolism
    the practice of investing things with arbitrary meaning
  12. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  13. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
  14. symphysis
    a growing together of parts or structures
  15. symptom
    a sensation associated with a particular disease
  16. 140
    being ten more than one hundred thirty
  17. syndactylism
    birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes
  18. syndactyly
    birth defect in which there is partial or total webbing connecting two or more fingers or toes
  19. syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
  20. synergetic
    working together
  21. systemic
    affecting an entire structure, network, or complex of parts
  22. tachycardia
    abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
  23. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
  24. thoracic
    of or relating to the chest or thorax
  25. thoracocentesis
    removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
  26. thoracotomy
    surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
  27. thorax
    the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
  28. thrombectomy
    surgical removal of a blood clot from a blood vessel
  29. thrombocyte
    tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood
  30. thrombophlebitis
    phlebitis in conjunction with the formation of a blood clot
  31. thrombosis
    the formation or presence of a thrombus in a blood vessel
  32. thrombus
    a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin
  33. thyroidectomy
    surgical removal of the thyroid gland
  34. tinnitus
    a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears
  35. tracheostomy
    a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
  36. tracheotomy
    an operation to allow air to flow through the windpipe
  37. tumor
    an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
  38. umbilicus
    a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
  39. urologist
    a specialist in urology
  40. urology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system
  41. uterus
    a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females
  42. ventral
    toward or on or near the belly
  43. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  44. vomitus
    the matter ejected in vomiting
  45. xanthemia
    excess carotene in the blood stream
  46. xanthopsia
    visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue; sometimes occurs in cases of jaundice
  47. ab
    the muscles of the abdomen
  48. anti
    not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
  49. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  50. centesis
    (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
  51. drome
    an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
  52. ectopic
    exhibiting ectopia
  53. esthesia
    mental responsiveness and awareness
  54. extra
    more than is needed, desired, or required
Created on Thu Apr 04 19:29:35 EDT 2013

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