| coronary [KOR-o-når-e] | Blood vessel that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
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| coronary artery disease | Condition that reduces the flow of blood and nutrients through the arteries of the heart.
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| coronary bypass surgery | See bypass.
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| corpus callosum [KOR-p9s kå-LO-s9m] | Bridge of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the cerebrum.
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| corpus luteum [KOR-p9s LU-te-um] | Structure formed after the graafian follicle fills with a yellow substance that secretes estrogen and progesterone.
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| cortex [KOR-t6ks] {corteza} | Outer portion of the kidney.
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| corticosteroid [KOR-t7-ko-ST1R-8yd] {corticosteroide} | Agent with anti-inflammatory properties.
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| corticosteroids [KOR-t7-ko-ST1R-8ydz] | Steroids produced by the adrenal cortex.
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| cortisol [KOR-t7-sol] {cortisol} | Hydrocortisone.
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| cosmetic | Designed to improve the appearance of an exterior
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| Cowper's [K3W-p6rs] gland | One of two glands below the prostate that secrete a fluid to lubricate the inside of the urethra.
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| crackles [KR0K-ls] | Popping sounds heard in lung collapse or other conditions; rales.
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| cranial [KRA-ne-ål] cavity | Space in the head that contains the brain.
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| cranial [KRA-ne-ål] nerves | Any of 12 pairs of nerves that carry impulses to and from the brain.
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| craniectomy [kra-ne-1K-to-me] {cranietomía} | Removal of a part of the skull.
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| craniotomy [kra-ne-3T-o-me] {craneotomía} | Incision into the skull.
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| cranium [KRA-ne-9m] {cráneo} | Bony structure that the brain sits in.
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| creatine [KRE-å-ten] {creatina} | Substance found in urine; elevated levels may indicate muscular dystrophy.
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| creatinine [kre-0T-7-nen] {creatinina} | A component of creatine.
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| crepitation, crepitus [kr6p-7-TA-sh9n, KR1P-7-t9s] | Noise made by rubbing together of bones.
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| crest {cresta} | Bony ridge.
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| Crohn's [kronz] disease | Type of irritable bowel disease with no ulcers.
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| cross-sectional plane | Imaginary line that intersects the body horizontally.
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| croup [krup] {crup} | Acute respiratory syndrome in children or infants accompanied by seal-like coughing.
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| crown [kr8wn] | Part of the tooth projecting above the jawline.
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| crust {costar} | Hard layer, especially one formed by dried pus, as in a scab.
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| cryogenic [kri-o-J1N-7k] | Destroying tissue by freezing.
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| cryoretinopexy [kri-o-r6-t7n-no-P1KS-e] | Fixing of a torn retina using extreme cold.
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| cryosurgery [kri-o-S1R-j6r-e] {criocirugía} | 1. Surgery that removes tissue by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. 2. Destruction by freezing.
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| cryptorchism [kr7p-TOR-k7zm] | Birth defect with the failure of one or both of the testicles to descend into the scrotal sac.
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| CT (computed tomography) scan | CAT scan.
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| culdocentesis [K4L-do-s6n-te-s7s] | Taking of a fluid sample from the base of the pelvic cavity to see if an ectopic pregnancy has ruptured.
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| culdoscopy [k9l-D3S-ko-pe] | Examination of the pelvic cavity using an endoscope.
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| curettage [kyu-r6-T0HZH] | Removal of tissue from an area, such as a wound, by scraping.
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| curette [kyu-R1T] | Sharp instrument for scraping tissue.
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| Cushing's [K4SH-7ngs] syndrome | Group of symptoms caused by overactivity of the adrenal glands.
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| cusp [k9sp] | Sharp-pointed tooth projection.
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| cuspid [K4S-p7d] | Third tooth from the median of the jawline with a cusp.
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| cuticle [KYU-t7-kl] {cutícula} | Thin band of epidermis that surrounds the edge of nails, except at the top.
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| cyanosis [si-å-NO-s7s] {cianosis} | Bluish or purplish coloration, as of the skin, caused by inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
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| cyst [s7st] {quiste} | Abnormal sac containing fluid.
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| cystectomy [s7s-T1K-to-me] {cistectomía} | Surgical removal of the bladder.
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| cystic [S2S-t7k] | Filled with fluid.
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| cystic fibrosis [S2S-t7k fi-BRO-s7s] | Disease that causes chronic airway obstruction and also affects the bronchial tubes.
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| cystitis [s7s-TI-t7s] {cistitis} | Inflammation of the bladder.
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| cystocele [S2S-to-sel] {cistocele} | Hernia of the bladder.
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| cystolith [S2S-to-l7th] {cistolito} | Bladder stone.
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| cystopexy [S2S-to-p6k-se] | Surgical fixing of the bladder to the abdominal wall.
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| cystoplasty [S2S-to-plås-te] | Surgical repair of the bladder.
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| cystorrhaphy [s7s-TOR-å-fe] {cistorrafia} | Suturing of a damaged bladder.
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| cystoscope [S2S-to-skop] {cistoscopio} | Tubular instrument for examining the interior of the bladder.
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| cystoscopy [s7s-T3S-ko-pe] | The insertion of a cystoscope to examine the bladder with light.
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| cytoplasm [SI-to-plåzm] | Outer portion of a cell surrounding the nucleus.
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| cytotoxic [si-to-T3K-s7k] cell T` | cell that helps in destruction of infected cells throughout the body.
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| dacryoadenitis [D0K-re-o-åd-6-NI-t7s] | Inflammation of the lacrimal glands.
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| dacryocystectomy [dåk-re-o-s7s-T1K-to-me] | Removal of a lacrimal sac.
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| dacryocystitis [D0K-re-o-s7s-TI-t7s] | Inflammation of a tear duct.
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| deafness | Loss or absence of hearing.
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| debridement [da-bred-M3N] | Removal of dead tissue from a wound.
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| decibel [D1S-7-b6l] {decibel} | Measure of the intensity of sound.
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| deciduous [d6-S2D-yu-9s] teeth | Primary teeth.
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| decongestants [de-k8n-J1ST-ånts] | Agents that relieve mucus congestion of the upper respiratory tract.
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| decubitus (pl., decubiti) [d6-KYU-bi-t9s (d6-KYU-b7-ti)] {decubiti} ulcer | Chronic ulcer on skin over bony parts that are under constant pressure; pressure sore.
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| dedifferentiated [de-D2F-6r-6n-she-A-t6d] | Lacking in normal orderly cell arrangement.
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| deep | Away from the surface (of the body).
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| deep vein thrombosis [thr8m-BO-s7s] | Formation of a thrombus (clot) in a deep vein, such as a femoral vein.
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| defecation [d6-f6-KA-sh9n] {defecación} | Release of feces from the anus.
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| degenerative arthritis | Arthritis with erosion of the cartilage.
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| deglutition [de-glu-T2SH-9n] {deglución} | Swallowing.
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| deliriousness [de-L2R-e-9s-n6s] | Mental confusion, often with hallucinations, usually having a physical cause such as a high fever.
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| delusional [de-LU-zh9n-ål] | Having false beliefs resulting from disordered thinking.
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| dementia [de-M1N-she-å] {demencia} | 1. Deterioration in mental capacity, usually in the elderly. 2. Disorder, particularly in older adulthood, with multiple cognitive defects.
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| demyelination [de-MI-6-l7-NA-sh9n] {desmielinación} | Destruction of myelin sheath, particularly in MS.
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| dendrite [D1N-drit] {dendrita} | A thin branching extension of a nerve cell that conducts nerve impulses toward the cell body.
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| densitometer [d6n-s7-T3M-6-t6r] | Device that measures bone density using light and x-rays.
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| dentin [D1N-t7n] | Inner bony layer of the crown of a tooth.
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| dentist [D1N-t7st] | Practitioner trained in dentistry.
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| dentures [D1N-tyurs] | Artificial replacement teeth.
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| depigmentation [de-p7g-m6n-TA-sh9n] | Loss of color of the skin.
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| depolarization [de-po-lå-ri-ZA-sh9n] {despolarización} | Contracting state of the myocardial tissue in the heart's
conduction system.
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| depression [de-PR1SH-9n] | Disabling condition with a loss of interest and pleasure in almost all activities.
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| dermabrasion [d6r-må-BRA-zh9n] {dermabrasión} | Removal of wrinkles, scars, tattoos, and other marks by scraping with brushes or emery papers.
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| dermatitis [d6r-må-TI-t7s] {dermatitis} | Inflammation of the skin.
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| dermatochalasis [D1R-må-to-kå-LA-s7s] {dermatocalasia} | Loss of elasticity of the eyelid.
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| dermatology [d6r-må-T3L-o-je]je] {dermatologia} | Medical specialty that deals with diseases of the skin.
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| dermis [D1R-m7s] {dermis} | Layer of skin beneath the epidermis containing blood vessels, nerves, and some glands.
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| diabetes [di-å-BE-tez] {diabetes} | See Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes.
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| diabetes insipidus [7n-S2P-7-d9s] | Condition caused by hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone.
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| diabetes mellitus [M1L-i-t9s, m6-LI-t9s] | See Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes.
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| diabetic nephropathy [di-å-B1T-7k n6-FR3P-å-the] | Kidney disease due to diabetes.
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| diabetic neuropathy [nu-R3P-å-the] | Loss of sensation in the extremities due to diabetes.
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| diabetic retinopathy [r6t-7-N3P-å-the] | Gradual loss of vision due to diabetes.
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| diagnostic [di-åg-N3S-t7k] | Helping to finalize a diagnosis. diagnostic imaging Use of imaging techniques in diagnosing illness.
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| dialysis [di-0L-7-s7s] {diálisis} | Method of filtration used when kidneys fail.
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| diaphoresis [DI-å-fo-RE-s7s] {diaforesis} | Excretion of fluid by the sweat glands; sweating.
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| diaphragm [DI-å-fråm] {diafragma} | Muscle that divides the abdominal and thoracic cavities; membranous muscle between the abdominal and thoracic cavities that contracts and relaxes during the respiratory cycle; contraceptive device that covers the cervix and blocks sperm from entering; used in conjunction with spermicide.
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| diaphysis [di-0F-7-s7s] {diáfisis} | Long middle section of a long bone; shaft.
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| diarrhea [di-å-RE-å] {diarrea} | Loose, watery stool.
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| diarthroses (sing., diarthrosis) [di-år-THRO-sez (di-år-THRO-s7s)] | Freely movable joints.
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| diastole [di-0S-to-le] {diástole} | Relaxation phase of a heartbeat.
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| diencephalon [di-6n-S1F-å-l8n] {diencéfalo} | One of the four major structures of the brain; it is the deep portion of the brain and contains the thalamus.
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| differentiated [d7f-6r-1N-she-a-t6d] | Growing in an orderly fashion.
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| diffuse [d7-FYUS] | Spreading evenly.
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| digestion [di-J1S-ch9n] {digestión} | Conversion of food into nutrients for the body and into waste products for release from the body.
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| digestive [di-J1S-t7v] system | Body system that includes all organs of digestion and waste excretion, from the mouth to the anus.
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| digital subtraction angiography | Use of two angiograms done with different dyes to provide a comparison between the results.
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| dilator [DI-la-tor] | Implement used to enlarge an opening.
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| diopter [di-3P-t6r] | Unit of refracting power of a lens.
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| diphtheria [d7f-THER-e-å] {difteria} | Acute infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by bacteria.
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| diplopia [d7-PLO-pe-å] {diplopía} | Double vision.
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| discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) [D2S-k8yd LU-p9s 6r-7-TH1M-å-to-s9s] | Mild form of lupus.
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| disk [d7sk] {disco} | See cartilaginous disk.
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| diskography [d7s-K3G-rå-fe] {discografía} | Radiographic image of an intervertebral disk by injection of a contrast medium into the center of the disk.
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| dislocation {dislocación} | Movement of a joint out of its normal position as a result of an injury or sudden, strenuous movement.
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| dissociative [d7-so-se-0-t7v] disorder | Condition with a gradual or sudden loss of the ability to integrate memory, identity, and other mental abilities with the environment.
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| distal [D2S-tål] | Away from the point of attachment to the trunk.
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| diuretic [di-yu-R1T-7k] | Pharmacological agent that increases urination; medication that promotes the excretion of urine.
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| diverticula [di-v6r-T2K-yu-lå] | Small pouches in the intestinal walls.
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| diverticulectomy [di-v6r-t7k-u-L1K-to-me] | Removal of diverticula.
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| diverticulitis [DI-v6r-t7k-yu-LI-t7s] {diverticulitis} | Inflammation of the diverticula.
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| diverticulosis [DI-v6r-t7k-yu-LO-s7s] {diverticulosis} | Condition in which diverticula trap food or bacteria.
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| dopamine [DO-på-men] {dopamina} | Substance in the brain or manufactured substance that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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| Doppler [D3P-l6r] ultrasound | Ultrasound test of blood flow in certain blood vessels.
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| dorsal [DOR-sål] | At or toward the back of the body.
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| dorsal [DOR-sål] cavity | Main cavity on the back side of the body containing the cranial and spinal cavities.
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| dorsal vertebrae | Thoracic vertebrae.
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| drilling | Cutting of a decayed area out of a tooth with a small dental drill.
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| drug [dr9g] {droga} | Biological or chemical agents that can aid or alter body functions.
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| druggist [DR4G-7st] {boticario} | See pharmacist.
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| ductless gland | Endocrine gland.
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| ductus arteriosus [D4K-t9s år-ter-e-O-s9s] | Structure in the fetal circulatory system through which blood flows to bypass the fetus's nonfunctioning lungs.
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| ductus venosus [v6n-O-s9s] | Structure in the fetal circulatory system through which blood flows to bypass the fetal liver.
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| duodenal [DU-o-DE-nål] ulcer | Ulcer in the duodenum.
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| duodenum [du-o-DE-n9m] {duodeno} | Top part of the small intestine where chyme mixes with bile, pancreatic juices, and intestinal juice to continue the digestive process.
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| dura mater [DU-rå M0-t6r] | Outermost layer of meninges.
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| duritis [du-RI-t7s] | Inflammation of the dura mater.
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| dwarfism [DW3RF-7zm] {enanismo} | Abnormally stunted growth caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone, congenital lack of a thyroid gland, or a genetic defect.
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| dyscrasia [d7s-KRA-ze-å] {discrasia} | Any disease with abnormal particles in the blood.
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| dysentery [D2S-6n-t6r-e] {disentería} | Irritation of the intestinal tract with loose stools.
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| dysmenorrhea [d7s-m6n-or-E-å] {dismenorrea} | Painful menstruation.
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| dyspareunia [d7s-på-RU-ne-å] {dispareunia} | Painful sexual intercourse due to any of various conditions, such as cysts, infection, or dryness, in the vagina.
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| dyspepsia [d7s-P1P-se-å] {dispepsia} | Indigestion.
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| dysphagia [d7s-FA-je-å] {disfagia} | Difficulty in swallowing.
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| dysphasia [d7s-FA-ze-å] {disfasia} | Speech difficulty.
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| dysphonia [d7s-FO-ne-å] {disfonía} | Hoarseness usually caused by laryngitis.
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| dysplasia [d7s-PLA-ze-å] | Abnormal tissue growth.
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| dysplastic [d7s-PL0S-t7k] | Abnormal in cell appearance.
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| dyspnea [d7sp-NE-å] {disnea} | Difficult breathing.
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| dysrhythmia [d7s-R2TH-me-å] {disritmia} | Abnormal heart rhythm.
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| dystonia [d7s-TO-ne-å] {distonia} | Abnormal tone in tissues.
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| dysuria [d7s-YU-re-å] {disuria} | Painful urination.
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| ear [er] {oreja, oído} | Organ of hearing.
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| eardrum [ER-dr9m] {tambor de oído} | Oval, semitransparent membrane that moves in response to sound waves and produces vibrations.
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| ecchymosis (pl., ecchymoses) [6k-7-MO-s7s (6k-7-MO-sez)] {equimosis} | Purplish skin patch (bruise) caused by broken blood vessels beneath the surface.
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| eccrine [1K-r7n] glands {glándulas ecrinas} | Sweat glands that occur all over the body, except where the apocrine glands occur.
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| echocardiography [6k-o-kår-de-3G-rå-fe] {ecocardiografía} | Use of sound waves to produce images showing the structure and motion of the heart.
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| eczema [1K-z6-må] {eccema} | Severe inflammatory condition of the skin, usually of unknown cause.
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| edema [6-DE-må] {edema} | Retention of water in cells, tissues, and cavities, sometimes due to kidney disease.
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| efferent [1F-6r-6nt] (motor) neuron | Neuron that carries information to the muscles and glands from the central nervous system.
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| ejaculation [e-jåk-yu-LA-sh9n] {eyaculación} | Expulsion of semen outside the body.
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| ejection fraction | Percentage of the volume of the contents of the left ventricle ejected with each contraction.
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| elbow [1L-bo] {codo} | Joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
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| electrocardiography [e-l6k-tro-kår-de-3G-rå-fe] | Use of the electrocardiograph in diagnosis.
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| electrocauterization [e-L1K-tro-C0W-t6r-i-ZA-sh9n] | Destruction by burning tissue.
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| electroconvulsive [e-L1K-tro-k8n-V4L-s7v] therapy (ECT) | See electroshock therapy.
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| electrodesiccation [e-L1K-tro-d6-s7-KA-sh9n] | Drying with electrical current.
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| electroencephalogram (EEG) [e-L1K-tro-6n-S1F-å-lo-gråm] {electroencefalógrafo} | Record of the electrical impulses of the brain.
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| electrolyte [e-L1K-tro-lit] {electrólito} | Any substance that conducts electricity and is decomposed by it.
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| electromyogram [e-l6k-tro-MI-o-gråm] {electromiógrafo} | A graphic image of muscular action using electrical currents.
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| electrophoresis [e-l6k-tro-FOR-e-s7s] {electroforesis} | Process of separating particles in a solution by passing electricity through the liquid.
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| electroshock [e-L1K-tro-sh8k] therapy (EST) | Passing of electric current through a specific area of the brain to change or “scramble” communication from that area to the thought processes.
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| elimination [e-l7m-7-NA-sh9n] | The conversion of waste material from a liquid to a semisolid and removal of that material via defecation.
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| embolectomy [6m-bo-L1K-to-me] {embolectomía} | Surgical removal of an embolus.
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| embolic [6m-B3L-7k] stroke | Sudden stroke caused by an embolus.
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| embolus [1M-bo-l9s] {émbolo} | Mass of foreign material blocking a vessel; clot from somewhere in the body that blocks a small blood vessel in the brain.
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| embryo [1M-bre-o] | Fertilized ovum until about 10 weeks of gestation.
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| emesis [6-ME-s7s] {emesis} | See regurgitation.
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| emollient [e-M3L-e-6nt] | Agent that smooths or softens skin.
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| emphysema [6m-få-SE-må] {enfisema} | Chronic condition of hyperinflation of the air sacs; often caused by prolonged smoking.
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| empyema [6m-pi-E-må] {empiema} | Pus in the pleural cavity.
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| emulsification [e-M4L-s7-f7-KA-sh9n] | Breaking down of fats.
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| enamel [e-N0M-6l] | Glossy, white outer covering of teeth.
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| encapsulated [6n-K0P-su-la-t6d] | Held within a capsule; benign.
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| encephalitis [6n-s6f-å-LI-t7s] {encefalitis} | Inflammation of the brain.
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| encephalogram [6n-S1F-å-lo-gråm] {encefalograma} | Record of the radiographic study of the ventricles of the brain.
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| endarterectomy [6nd-år-ter-1K-to-me] | Surgical removal of the diseased portion of the lining of an artery.
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| endocarditis [1N-do-kår-DI-t7s] {endocarditis} | Inflammation of the endocardium, especially an inflammation caused by a bacterial (for example, staphylococci) or fungal agent.
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| endocardium [6n-do-K0R-de-9m] {endocardio} | Membranous lining of the chambers and valves of the heart; the innermost layer of heart tissue.
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| endocrine [1N-do-kr7n] gland {glándula endocrina} | Gland that secretes substances into the bloodstream instead of into ducts.
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| endocrine [1N-do-kr7n] system | Body system that includes glands which secrete hormones to regulate certain body functions.
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| endodontist [6n-do-D3N-t7st] | Dentist who specializes in root canal work.
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| endolymph [1N-do-l7mf] {endolinfa} | Fluid inside the membranous labyrinth.
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| endometriosis [1N-do-me-tre-O-s7s] {endometriosis} | Abnormal condition in which uterine wall tissue is found in the pelvis or on the abdominal wall.
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| endometrium [1N-do-ME-tre-9m] {endometrio} | Inner mucous layer of the uterus.
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| endoscope [1N-do-skop] {endoscopio} | Tube used to view a body cavity.
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| endosteum [6n-D3S-te-9m] {endostio} | Lining of the medullary cavity.
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| endothelium [6n-do-THE-le-9m] {endotelio} | Lining of the arteries that secretes substances into the blood.
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| endotracheal intubation [6n-do-TRA-ke-ål 7n-tu-BA-sh9n] (ET) | Insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth, pharynx, and larynx and into the trachea to establish an airway.
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| endovascular [6n-do-V0S-kyu-lår] surgery | Any of various procedures performed during cardiac catheterization, such as angioscopy and atherectomy.
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| end-stage renal disease (ESRD) | The last stages of kidney failure.
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| energy therapy | Therapy using energy fields.
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| enteric-coated [6n-TER-7k] | Having a coating (as on a capsule) that prevents stomach irritation.
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| enteritis [6n-t6r-I-t7s] {enteritis} | Inflammation of the small intestine.
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| enucleation [e-nu-kle-A-sh9n] {enucleación} | Removal of an eyeball.
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| enuresis [6n-yu-RE-s7s] {enuresis} | Urinary incontinence.
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| enzyme [1N-zim] {enzima} | Protein that causes chemical changes in substances in the digestive tract.
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| enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA, ELISA) | Test used to screen blood for the presence of antibodies to different viruses or bacteria.
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| eosinophil [e-o-S2N-o-f7l] {eosinófilo} | Type of granulocyte.
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| eosinophilia [E-o-s7n-o-F2L-e-å] {eosinofilia} | Condition with an abnormal number of eosinophils in the blood.
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| epicardium [6p-7-K0R-de-9m] {epicardio} | Outermost layer of heart tissue.
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| epidermis [6p-7-D1RM-9s] {epidermis} | Outer portion of the skin containing several strata.
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| epidermoid [6p-7-D1R-m8yd] | Resembling epithelial cells.
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| epididymectomy [1P-7-d7d-7-M1K-to-me] | Removal of an epididymis.
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| epididymis [6p-7-D2D-7-m7s] {epidídimo} | Group of ducts at the top of the testis where sperm are stored.
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| epididymitis [6p-7-d7d-7-MI-t7s] {epididimitis} | Inflammation of the epididymis.
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| epidural [6p-7-DUR-ål] space | Area between the pia mater and the bones of the spinal cord.
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| epigastric [6p-7-G0S-tr7k] region | Area of the body immediately above the stomach.
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| epiglottis [6p-7-GL3-t7s] {epiglotis} | Cartilaginous flap that covers the larynx during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway; movable flap of tissue that covers the trachea.
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| epiglottitis [6p-7-gl8t-I-t7s] {epiglotitis} | Inflammation of the epiglottis.
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| epilepsy [1P-7-L1P-se] | Chronic recurrent seizure activity.
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| epinephrine [1P-7-N1F-r7n] {epinefrina} | Hormone released by the adrenal medulla in response to stress; adrenaline.
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| epiphora [6-P2F-o-rå] {epífora} | Excessive tearing.
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| epiphyseal [6p-7-F2Z-e-ål] plate | Cartilaginous tissue that is replaced during growth years, but eventually calcifies and disappears when growth stops.
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| epiphysitis [6-p7f-7-SI-t7s] {epifisitis} | Inflammation of the epiphysis.
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| epispadias [6p-7-SPA-de-ås] {epispadias} | Birth defect with abnormal opening of the urethra on the top side of the penis.
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| epistaxis [1P-7-ST0K-s7s] | Bleeding from the nose, usually caused by trauma or a sudden rupture of the blood vessels of the nose.
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| epithalamus [1P-7-TH0L-å-m9s] {epitálamo} | One of the parts of the diencephalon; serves as a sensory relay station.
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| epithelial [6p-7-THE-le-ål] tissue | Tissue that covers or lines the body or its parts.
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| equilibrium [e-kw7-L2B-re-9m] {equilibrio} | Sense of balance.
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| erosion {erosion} | Wearing away of the surface of the skin, especially when caused by friction.
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| eructation [e-r9k-TA-sh9n] {eructación} | Belching.
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| erythroblastosis fetalis [6-R2TH-ro-blås-TO-s7s fe-T0L-7s] | Incompatibility disorder between a mother with Rh negative
and a fetus with Rh positive.
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| erythrocyte [6-R2TH-ro-sit] {eritrocito} | Mature red blood cell.
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| erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) | Test for rate at which red blood cells fall through plasma.
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| erythropenia [6-r7th-ro-PE-ne-å] {eritropenia} | Disorder with abnormally low number of red blood cells.
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| erythropoietin [6-r7th-ro-P3Y-6-t7n] {eritropoyetina} | Hormone released by the kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production.
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| esophagitis [6-s8f-å-JI-t7s] {esofagitis} | Inflammation of the esophagus.
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| esophagoplasty [6-S3F-å-go-plås-te] {esofagoplastia} | Repair of the esophagus.
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| esophagoscopy [6-s8f-å-G3S-ko-pe] {esophagoscopia} | Examination of the esophagus with an esophagoscope.
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| esophagus [6-S3F-å-g9s] {esófago} | Part of the alimentary canal from the pharynx to the stomach.
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| esotropia [6s-o-TRO-pe-å] {esotropía} | Deviation of one eye inward.
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| essential hypertension | High blood pressure without any known cause.
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| estrogen [1S-tro-j6n] {estrógeno} | One of the primary female hormones produced by the ovaries.
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| ethmoid [1TH-m8yd] bone | Irregular bone of the face attached to the sphenoid bone.
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| ethmoid sinuses | Sinuses on both sides of the nasal cavities between each eye and the sphenoid sinus.
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| eupnea [yup-NE-å, YUP-ne-å] {eupnea} | Normal breathing.
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| eustachian [yu-STA-sh9n, yu-STA-ke-ån] tube | Tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx.
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| euthanasia [yu-thå-NA-ze-å] | Assisting in the suicide of or putting a person with an curable or painful disease to death.
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| evoked potentials [e-VOKT po-T1N-shåls] | Record of the electrical wave patterns observed in an EEG.
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| exanthematous [6ks-zån-TH1M-å-t9s] viral disease | Viral disease that causes a rash on the skin.
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| excisional biopsy [6k-S2ZH-sh9n-l BI-8p-se] | Removal of tumor and surrounding tissue for examination.
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| excitability [6k-SI-tå-B2L-7-te] {excitabilidad} | Ability to respond to stimuli.
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| excoriation [6ks-KO-re-A-sh9n] {excoriación} | Injury to the surface of the skin caused by a scratch, abrasion, or burn, usually accompanied by some oozing.
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| excrete [6ks-KRET] | To separate out and expel.
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| exenteration [6ks-6n-t6r-A-sh9n] | Removal of an organ, tumor, and surrounding tissue.
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| exfoliative biopsy | The scraping of skin cells from the skin surface for examination.
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| exhalation [6ks-hå-LA-sh9n] {exahalación} | Breathing out.
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| exocrine [1K-so-kr7n] gland {exocrine} | 1. Any gland that releases substances through ducts to a specific location. 2. Gland that secretes through ducts toward the outside of the body.
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| exophthalmos, exophthalmus [6k-s8f-TH0L-mos] {exoftalmía} | Abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs; abnormal protrusion of the eyes typical of Graves' disease.
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| exostosis [6ks-os-TO-s7s] {exostosis} | Abnormal bone growth capped with cartilage.
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| exotropia [6k-so-TRO-pe-å] | Deviation of one eye outward.
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| expectorants [6k-SP1K-to-rånts] | Agents that promote the coughing and expelling of mucus.
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| expiration [6ks-pi-RA-sh9n] {espiración} | Exhalation.
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| external fixation device | Device applied externally to hold a limb in place.
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| external nares [N0R-ez] | See nostrils.
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| external respiration | Exchange of air between the body and the outside environment.
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| extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) | Breaking of kidney stones by using shock waves from outside the body.
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| exudate [1KS-yu-dat] {exudado} | Any fluid excreted out of tissue, especially fluid excreted out of an injury to the skin.
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| eye [i] {ojo} | Organ of sight.
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| eyebrow [I-br8w] {ceja} | Clump of hair, usually about a half an inch above the eye, that helps to keep foreign particles from entering the eye.
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| eyelashes [I-låsh-6z] {pestaña} | Group of hairs protruding from the end of the eyelid; helps to keep foreign particles from entering the eye.
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| eyelid [I-l7d] {párpado} | Moveable covering over the eye.
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| eyestrain {vista fatigada} | Asthenopia.
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| eyetooth [I-tuth] | Cuspid.
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| fainting | See syncope.
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| fallopian [få-LO-pe-ån] tube | One of the two tubes that lead from the ovaries to the uterus; uterine tube.
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| farsightedness {hiperopía} | Hyperopia.
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| fascia (pl., fasciae) [F0SH-e-å (F0SH-e-e)] {fascia} | Sheet of fibrous tissue that encloses muscles.
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| fasting blood sugar | Test for glucose in blood following a fast of 12 hours.
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| fatty acid | Acid derived from fat during the digestive process.
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| feces [FE-sez] {heces} | Semisolid waste that moves through the large intestine to the anus, where it is released from the body.
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| femoral [F1M-o-rål, FE-mo-rål] artery | An artery that supplies blood to the thigh.
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| femur [FE-mur] {fémur} | Long bone of the thigh.
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| fertilization [F1R-t7l-i-ZA-sh9n] | Union of an egg cell(s) with sperm.
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| fetus [FE-t9s] | Developing product of conception from 8 weeks to birth.
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| fever blister | Eruption around the mouth or lips; herpes simplex virus Type 1.
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| fibrillation [f7-br7-LA-sh9n] {fibrilación} | Random, chaotic, irregular heart rhythm.
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| fibrin [FI-br7n] clot | Clot-forming threads formed at the site of an injury during coagulation where platelets clump together with various other substances.
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| fibrinogen [fi-BR2N-o-j6n] {fibrinógeno} | Protein in plasma that aids in clotting.
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| fibroid [FI-br8yd] {fibroide} | Benign tumor commonly found in the uterus.
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| fibula [F2B-yu-lå] {peroné} | Smallest long bone of the lower leg.
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| filtration [f7l-TRA-sh9n] {filtración} | Process of separating solids from a liquid by passing it through a porous substance.
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| fimbriae [F2M-bre-e] {fimbrias} | Hairlike ends of the uterine tubes that sweep the ovum into the uterus.
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| first bicuspid | Fourth tooth from the median of the jawline.
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| first molar | Sixth tooth from the median of the jawline.
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| first-degree burn | Least severe burn, causes injury to the surface of the skin without blistering.
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| fissure [F2SH-ur] {fisura} | 1. Deep slit in the skin. 2. Deep furrow or slit (as in bone). 3. One of many indentations of the cerebrum; sulcus.
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| fistula [F2S-tyu-lå] {fistula} | Abnormal opening in tissue.
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| flaccid [FL0K-s7d] {fláccido} | Without tone; relaxed.
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| flagellum [flå-J1L-9m] {flagelo} | Tail at the end of a sperm that helps it move.
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| flat bones | Thin, flattened bones that cover certain areas, as of the skull.
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| flatulence [FL0T-yu-l6ns] {flatulencia} | Gas in the stomach or intestines.
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| flatus [FL0-t9s] {flato} | Gas in the lower intestinal tract that can be released through the anus.
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| fluoride [FLUR-id] | Substance given as a mouth wash to prevent tooth decay.
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| fluoroscopy [flur-3S-ko-pe] | X-ray in which the image is projected onto a fluorescent screen.
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| flutter {aleteo} | Regular but very rapid heartbeat.
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| Foley catheter | Indwelling catheter held in place by a balloon that inflates inside the bladder.
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| follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) | Hormone necessary for maturation of oocytes and ovulation; hormone released by the anterior pituitary to aid in production of ova and sperm.
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| follicular [f8l-L2K-yu-lår] | Containing glandular sacs.
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| Fontan's [F3N-tånz] operation | Surgical procedure that creates a bypass from the right atrium to the main pulmonary artery; Fontan's procedure.
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| fontanelle [F3N-tå-n6l] {fontanela} | Soft, membranous section on top of an infant's skull.
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| foramen [fo-R0-m6n] {agujero} | Opening or perforation through a bone.
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| foramen magnum [M0G-n9m] | Opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.
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| foramen ovale [o-V0-l6] | Opening in the septum of the fetal heart that closes at birth.
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| forceps [FOR-s6ps] | Surgical implement used to grasp and remove something.
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| foreskin [FOR-sk7n] {prepucio} | Fold of skin at the top of the labia minora; flap of skin covering the glans penis; removed by circumcision in many cultures.
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| fossa (pl., fossae) [FOS-å (FOS-e)] {fosa} | Depression, as in a bone.
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| fovea centralis [FO-ve-å s6n-TR0L-7s] | Depression in the center of the macula lutea; perceives sharpest images.
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| fracture [FR0K-chur] {fractura} | A break, especially in a bone.
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| frenulum [FR1N-yu-l9m] {frenillo} | Mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth.
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| frontal [FR4N-tål] bone | Large bone of the skull that forms the top of the head and forehead.
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| frontal lobe | One of the four parts of each hemisphere of the cerebrum.
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| frontal [FR4N-tål] plane | Imaginary line that divides the body into anterior and posterior positions.
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| frontal sinuses | Sinuses above the eyes.
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| fulguration [f9l-gu-RA-sh9n] {fulguración} | Destruction of tissue using electric sparks or by high-frequency current.
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| full [f9l] | Complete (set of dentures).
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| fundus [F4N-d9s] {fondo} | Top portion of the uterus; upper portion of the stomach.
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| fungating [F4NG-at-7ng] | Growing in a mushroomlike pattern.
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| furuncle [FY4-r9ng-kl]{furúnculo} | Localized skin infection, usually in a hair follicle and containing pus; boil.
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| gait [gat] {marcha} | Manner of walking.
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| gallbladder [G0WL-blåd-6r] {vesícula biliar} | Organ on lower surface of liver; stores bile.
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| gallop {galope} | Triple sound of a heartbeat, usually indicative of serious heart disease.
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| gallstones {cálculo biliar} | Calculi in the gallbladder.
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| gamete [G0M-et] {gameto} | Sex cell; see ovum.
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| gamma globulin [G0-må GL3B-yu-l7n] | 1. Globulin that arises in lymphatic tissue and functions as part of the immune system. 2. Antibodies given to prevent or lessen certain diseases.
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| gamma rays | Commonly used radioactive particles with high penetrating ability.
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| gangliitis [gång-gle-I-t7s] {ganglitis} | Inflammation of a ganglion.
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| ganglion (pl., ganglia, ganglions) [G0NG-gle-8n (-å, -8ns)]{ganglion} | Any group of nerve cell bodies forming a mass or a cyst in the peripheral nervous system; usually forms in the wrist.
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| gangrene [G0NG-gren] {gangrena} | Death of an area of skin, usually caused by loss of blood supply to the area.
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| gastrectomy [gås-TR1K-to-me] {gastrectomia} | Removal of part or all of the stomach.
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| gastric bypass | See gastric resection.
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| gastric resection or gastric bypass | Removal of part of the stomach and repair of the remaining part.
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| gastritis [gås-TRI-t7s] {gastritis} | Inflammation of the stomach.
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| gastroenteritis [G0S-tro-6n-t6r-I-t7s] {gastroenteritis} | Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.
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| gastroscopy [gås-TR3S-ko-pe] {gastrocopia} | Examination of the stomach using an endoscope.
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| gene therapy | Method of treatment using genetically changed cells to cure or lessen the symptoms of disease.
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| generic [j6-N0R-7k] {genérico} | Shortened version of a chemical name.
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| genetics [j6-N1T-7ks] | Science of biological inheritance.
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| geriatric [J1R-e-0-tr7k] | Of or relating to old age.
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| gerontology [J1R-8n-T3L-o-je] | Medical specialty that diagnoses and treats disorders of old age.
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| gestation [j6s-TA-sh9n] {gestación} | Period of fetal development from fertilization until delivery; usually about 40 weeks.
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| gigantism [JI-gån-t7zm] {gigantismo} | Abnormally fast and large growth caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone.
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| gingivae [J2N-j7-ve] | Gums.
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| gingivitis [j7n-j7-VI-t7s] | Inflammation of the gums.
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| gland {glándula} | Any organized mass of tissue secreting or excreting substances.
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| glans penis [glånz PE-n7s] | Sensitive area at the tip of the penis.
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| glaucoma [glåw-KO-må] {glaucoma} | Any of various diseases caused by abnormally high eye pressure.
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| glioblastoma multiforme [GLI-o-blås-TO-må M4L-t7-f8rm] | Most malignant type of glioma.
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| glioma [gli-O-må] {glioma} | Tumor that arises from neuroglia.
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| globin [GLO-b7n] {globina} | Protein molecule; in the blood, a part of hemoglobin.
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| globulin [GL3B-yu-l7n] {globulina} | Any of a family of proteins in blood plasma.
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| glomerulonephritis [glo-M0R-yu-lo-n6f-RI-t7s] | Inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys.
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| glomerulus (pl., glomuleri) [glo-M0R-yu-l7s (glo-M0R-yu-li)]{glomérulo} | Group of capillaries in a nephron.
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| glossectomy [gl8-S1K-to-me] | Removal of the tongue.
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| glossitis [gl8-SI-t7s] {glositis} | Inflammation of the tongue.
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| glossorrhaphy [gl8-SOR-å-fe] | Suture of the tongue.
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| glottis [GL3T-7s] {glotis} | Part of the larynx consisting of the vocal folds of mucous membrane and muscle.
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| glucagon [GLU-ko-g8n] {glucagon} | Hormone released by the pancreas to increase blood sugar.
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| glucocorticoids [glu-ko-KOR-t7-k8ydz] | Hormones released by the adrenal cortex.
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| glucose [GLU-kos] {glucosa} | Form of sugar found in the blood; may indicate diabetes when found in the urine; sugar found in fruits and plants and in various parts of the body.
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| glucose tolerance test (GTT) | Blood test for body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates; taken after a 12-hour fast, then repeated every hour for 4 to 6 hours after ingestion of a sugar solution.
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| glucosuria [glu-ko-SU-re-å] | Glucose in the urine.
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| glycated hemoglobin | Blood test for an average of glucose levels over the previous 2-3 months.
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| glycogen [GLI-ko-j6n] {glucógeno} | Converted glucose stored in the liver for future use; starch that can be converted into glucose.
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| glycosuria [gli-ko-SU-re-å] | Glucose in the urine.
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| goiter [G3Y-t6r] {bocio} | Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland as a result of its overactivity or lack of iodine in the diet.
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| gonad [GO-nåd] {gónada} | Male or female sex organ; see ovary.
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| goniometer [g8-ne-3M-6-t6r] {goniómetro} | Instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint.
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| gonorrhea [g8n-o-RE-å] {gonorrea} | Sexually transmitted inflammation of the genital membranes.
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| gouty arthritis, gout [G3WT-e, g8wt] | Inflammation of the joints, present in gout; usually caused by uric acid crystals.
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| graafian follicle [grå-FE-ån F3L-7-kl] | Follicle in the ovary that holds an oocyte during development and then releases it.
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| grade | Maturity of a tumor.
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| graft | Any tissue or organ implanted to replace or mend damaged areas.
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| grand mal [måhl] seizure | See tonic-clonic seizure.
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| granulocyte [GR0N-yu-lo-sit] | Leukocyte with granular cytoplasm.
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| granulocytosis [GR0N-yu-lo-si-TO-s7s] {granulocitosis} | Condition with an abnormal number of granulocytes in the
bloodstream.
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| Graves' [gravz] disease | Overactivity of the thyroid gland.
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| gravida [GR0V-7-då] {grávida} | Pregnant woman.
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| gray (gy) | Unit of measure equal to 100 rads.
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| greenstick fracture | Fracture with twisting or bending of the bone but no breaking; usually occurs in children.
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| group therapy | Talk therapy under the leadership of a psychotherapist in which the members of the group discuss their feelings and try to help each other improve.
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| growth hormone (GH) | Hormone released by the anterior pituitary.
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| gums [g9mz] {encía} | Dense fibrous tissue that forms a protective covering around the sockets and the part of the jawline inside the oral cavity; fleshy sockets that hold the teeth.
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| gynecologist [gi-n6-K3L-o-j7st] {ginecólogo} | Specialist who diagnoses and treats the processes and disorders of the female reproductive system.
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| gyrus (pl., gyri) [JI-r9s (JI-r7)] {circunvolución} | See convolution.
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| hair follicle [F3L-7-kl] | Tubelike sac in the dermis out of which the hair shaft develops.
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| hair root {raiz de pelo} | Portion of the hair beneath the skin surface.
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| hair shaft | Portion of the hair visible above the skin surface.
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| hairline fracture | Fracture with no bone separation or fragmentation.
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| halitosis [hål-7-TO-s7s] {halitosis} | Foul mouth odor.
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| hard palate [P0L-åt] | Hard anterior portion of the palate at the roof of the mouth; hardening of the arteries.
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| hearing {audición} | Ability to perceive sound.
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| heart [hårt] {corazón} | Muscular organ that receives blood from the veins and sends it into the arteries.
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| heart block | See atrioventricular block.
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| heart transplant | Implantation of the heart of a person who has just died into a person whose diseased heart cannot sustain life.
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| heel [hel] {talon} | Back, rounded portion of the foot.
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| helper cell | T cell that stimulates the immune response.
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| hematemesis [he-må-T1M-e-s7s] {hematemesis} | Blood in vomit.
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| hematochezia [HE-må-to-KE-ze-å] | Red blood in stool.
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| hematocrit [HE-må-to-kr7t, H1M-å-to-kr7t] {hematócrito} | Measure of the percentage of red blood cells in a blood sample.
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| hematocytoblast [HE-må-to-SI-to-blåst] {hematocitoblasto} | Most immature blood cell.
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| hematuria [he-må-TU-re-å] {hematuria} | Blood in the urine.
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| heme [hem] | Pigment containing iron in hemoglobin.
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| hemochromatosis [HE-mo-kro-må-TO-s7s] | Hereditary condition with excessive iron buildup in the blood.
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| hemodialysis [HE-mo-di-0L-7-s7s] {hemodiálisis} | Dialysis performed by passing blood through a filter outside the body and returning filtered blood to the body.
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| hemoglobin [he-mo-GLO-b7n] {hemoglobina} | Protein in red blood cells essential to the transport of oxygen.
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| hemolysis [he-M3L-7-s7s] {hemolisis} | Disorder with breakdown of red blood cell membranes.
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| hemophilia [he-mo-F2L-e-å] {hemofilia} | Hereditary disorder with lack of clotting factor in the blood.
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| hemoptysis [he-M3P-t7-s7s] | Lung or bronchial hemorrhage resulting in the spitting of blood.
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| hemorrhagic [h6m-o-R0J-7k] stroke | Stroke caused by blood escaping from a damaged cerebral artery.
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| hemorrhoidectomy [H1M-o-r8y-D1K-to-me]{hemorroidectomía} | Surgical removal of hemorrhoids.
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| hemorrhoids [H1M-o-r8ydz] {hemorroides} | Varicose condition of veins in the anal region; swollen, twisted veins in the anus.
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| hemostatic [he-mo-ST0T-7k] | Agent that stops bleeding.
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| hemothorax [he-mo-TH3-råks] {hemotórax} | Blood in the pleural cavity.
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| heparin [H1P-å-r7n] {heparina} | Anticoagulant present in the body; also, synthetic version administered to prevent clotting; substance in blood that prevents clotting.
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| hepatic lobectomy [h6-P0T-7k lo-B1K-to-me] | Removal of one or more lobes of the liver.
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| hepatitis [h6p-å-TI-t7s] {hepatitis} | Inflammation or disease of the liver.
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| hepatomegaly [H1P-å-to-M1G-å-le] {hepatomegalia} | Enlarged liver.
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| hepatopathy [h6p-å-T3P-å-the] {hepatopatía} | Liver disease.
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| hernia [H1R-ne-å] {hernia} | Abnormal protrusion of tissue through muscle that contains it.
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| herniated [H1R-ne-a-t6d] disk | Protrusion of an intervertebral disk into the neural canal.
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| herpes [H1R-pez] {herpes} | An inflammatory skin disease caused by viruses of the family Herpesviridae.
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| herpes simplex virus Type 1 | Herpes that recurs on the lips and around the area of the mouth, usually during viral illnesses or states of stress.
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| herpes simplex virus Type 2 | Herpes that recurs on the genitalia; can be easily transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact.
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| herpes zoster [Z3S-t6r] | Painful herpes that affects nerve roots; shingles.
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| heterograft [H1T-6r-o-gråft] {heterinjerto} | Skin graft using donor skin from one species to another; xenograft.
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| heteroplasia [H1T-6r-o-PLA-ze-å] | Dysplasia.
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| hiatal hernia [hi-A-tål H1R-ne-å] | Protrusion of the stomach through an opening in the diaphragm.
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| high blood pressure {presión arterial alta} | See hypertension.
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| hilum (also hilus) [HI-l9m (HI-l9s)] {hilio} | 1. Portion of the kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit. 2. Midsection of the lung where the nerves and vessels enter and exit.
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| hirsutism [H1R-su-t7zm] {hirsutismo} | Abnormal hair growth due to an excess of androgens.
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| histamine [H2S-tå-men] {histamine} | Substance released by basophils and eosinophils; involved in allergic reactions.
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| histiocytic [H2S-te-o-S2T-7k] lymphoma | Lymphoma with malignant cells that resemble histiocytes.
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| hives {urticaria} | See urticaria.
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| Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease | Type of lymph cancer of uncertain origin that generally appears in early adulthood.
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| Holter [HOL-t6r] monitor | Portable device that provides a 24-hour electrocardiogram.
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| homeopathic [ho-me-o-P0TH-7k] medicine | Medical system that uses diluted doses of substances to stimulate immunity.
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| homograft [HO-mo-gråft] {homoinjerto} | Skin graft using donor skin from one person to another; allograft.
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| hordeolum [hor-DE-o-l9m] {orzuelo} | Infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid; sty.
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| hormone [HOR-mon] {hormona} | Chemical secretion from glands such as the ovaries; substance secreted by glands and carried in the bloodstream to various parts of the body; chemical substance in the body that forms in one organ and moves to another organ or part on which the substance has an effect; manufactured version of that chemical substance.
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| hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | Treatment with hormones when the body stops or decreases the production of hormones by itself; ingestion of hormones to replace missing (or increase low levels of needed) hormones.
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| human growth hormone (HCG) | Naturally occurring substance in the body that promotes growth; synthesized substance that serves the same function.
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| human immunodeficiency [2M-yu-no-de-F2SH-6n-se]virus (HIV) | Virus that causes AIDS; spread by sexual contact and exchange of body fluids, and shared use of needles.
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| humerus [HYU-m6r-9s] {húmero} | Long bone of the arm connecting to the scapula on top and the radius and ulna at the bottom.
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| humoral [HYU-mor-ål] immunity | Resistance to disease provided by plasma cells and antibody production.
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| Huntington's chorea [kor-E-å] | Hereditary disorder with uncontrollable, jerking movements.
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| hydrocele [HI-dro-sel] {hidrocele} | Fluid-containing hernia of the testis.
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| hydrocephalus [hi-dro-S1F-å-l9s] {hidrocefalia} | Overproduction of fluid in the brain.
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| hydronephrosis [HI-dro-n6-FRO-s7s] | Abnormal collection of urine in the kidneys due to a blockage.
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| hymen [HI-m6n] {himen} | Fold of mucous membranes covering the vagina of a young female; usually ruptures during first intercourse.
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| hyperadrenalism [HI-p6r-å-DR1N-å-l7zm] | Overactivity of the adrenal glands.
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| hyperbilirubinemia [HI-p6r-B2L-7-ru-b7-NE-me-å] | Excessive bilirubin in the blood.
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| hypercapnia [hi-p6r-K0P-ne-å] | Excessive buildup of carbon dioxide in lungs, usually associated with hypoventilation.
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| hyperchromatic [HI-p6r-kro-M0T-7k] | Intensely colored.
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| hyperopia [hi-p6r-O-pe-å] | Focusing behind the retina causing vision distortion; farsightedness.
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| hyperparathyroidism [HI-p6r-på-rå-THI-r8yd-izm]{hiperparatiroidismo} | Overactivity of the parathyroid glands.
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| hyperplastic [hi-p6r-PL0S-t7k] | Excessive in development (of cells).
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| hyperpnea [hi-p6rp-NE-å] | Abnormally deep breathing.
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| hypersecretion [HI-p6r-se-KRE-sh9n] | Abnormally high secretion, as from a gland.
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| hypersensitivity [HI-p6r-s6n-s7-T2V-7-te] {hipersensibilidad} | Abnormal reaction to an allergen.
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| hypersplenism [hi-p6r-SPL1N-7zm] | Overactive spleen.
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| hypertension [HI-p6r-T1N-sh9n] | Chronic condition with blood pressure greater than 140/90.
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| hypertensive heart disease | Heart disease caused, or worsened, by high blood pressure.
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| hyperthyroidism [HI-p6r-THI-r8yd-7zm] {hipertiroidismo} | Overactivity of the thyroid gland.
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| hypertrophy [hi-P1R-tro-fe] | Abnormal increase as in muscle size.
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| hyperventilation [HI-p6r-v6n-t7-LA-sh9n] {hiperventilación} | Abnormally fast breathing in and out, often associated
with anxiety.
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| hypnosis [h7p-NO-s7s] | State of semiconsciousness.
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| hypnotic [h7p-N3T-7k] | Agent that induces sleep.
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| hypoadrenalism [HI-po-å-DR1N-å-l7zm] {hipoadrenalismo} | Underactivity of the adrenal glands.
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| hypochondria [hi-po-K3N-dre-å] | Condition of preoccupation with imagined illnesses in the patient's body.
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| hypochondriac [hi-po-K3N-dre-åk] regions | Left and right regions of the body just below the cartilage of the ribs and immediately above the abdomen.
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| hypodermis [hi-po-D1R-m7s] {hipodermis} | Subcutaneous skin layer; layer below the dermis.
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| hypogastric [hi-po-G0S-tr7k] region | Area of the body just below the umbilical region.
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| hypoglycemia [HI-po-gli-SE-me-å] {hypoglucemia} | Abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
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| hypoglycemic [HI-po-gli-SE-m7k] {hipoglucémico} | Agent that lowers blood glucose.
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| hypoparathyroidism [HI-po-på-rå-THI-r8yd-7zm]{hipoparatiroidismo} | Underactivity of the parathyroid glands.
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| hypopharynx [HI-po-F0R-7nks] {hipofaringe} | Laryngopharynx.
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| hypophysectomy [hi-p8f-7-S1K-to-me] | Removal of the pituitary gland.
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| hypophysis [hi-P3F-7-s7s] {hipófisis} | Pituitary gland.
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| hypoplastic [HI-p8-PL0S-t7k] | Underdeveloped, as tissue.
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| hypopnea [hi-P3P-ne-å] | Shallow breathing.
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| hyposecretion [HI-po-se-KRE-sh9n] | Abnormally low secretion, as from a gland.
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| hypospadias [HI-po-SPA-de-ås] {hipospadias} | Birth defect with abnormal opening of the urethra on the bottom side of the penis.
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| hypotension [HI-po-T1N-sh9n] {hipotensión} | Chronic condition with blood pressure below normal.
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| hypothalamus [HI-po-TH0L-å-m9s] {hipotálamo} | One of the parts of the diencephalon; serves as a sensory relay station; gland in the nervous system that releases hormones to aid in regulating pituitary hormones.
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| hypothyroidism [HI-po-THI-r8yd-izm] {hipotiroidismo} | Underactivity of the thyroid gland.
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| hypotonia [HI-po-TO-ne-å] | Abnormally reduced muscle tension.
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| hypoventilation [HI-po-v6n-t7-LA-sh9n] {hipoventilación} | Abnormally low movement of air in and out of the lungs.
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| hypoxemia [hi-p8k-SE-me-å] {hipoxemia} | Deficient amount of oxygen in the blood.
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| filling | An amalgam placed into a drilled space to prevent further tooth decay.
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| genital herpes | See herpes simplex virus Type 2.
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