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1
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aphasia

A

loss of speech

2
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cystoscope

A

an instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder

3
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diagnosis

A

the complete knowledge gained after testing and examining the patient

4
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hematoma

A

mass of blood trapped in tissues of the skin or in an organ

5
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obstetrics

A

care of pregnant women and delivery of fetus

6
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what is a medical examiner?

A

a pathologist specializes in forensic medicine related to criminal issues

7
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Forensic

A

legal

8
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what is a coroner?

A

an elected official who investigates any suspicious death, may or may not be a medical examiner

9
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What is laparoscopy for tubal ligation?

A

interruption of the continuity of the fallopian tubes

10
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anemia

A

low RBC

11
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Kyphosis

A

increased convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine

12
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Orthostatic hypotension

A

rapid blood pressure drop due to change in position

13
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Alopecia

A

loss of hair (baldness)

14
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Caries

A

decay of teeth with cavities

15
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Gingivitis

A

inflammation of the gingiva (or gums)

16
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Peridontitis

A

marked inflammation of the gingiva and degeneration of the dental perosteum

17
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Pediculosis

A

infection with lice

18
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dysphagia

A

difficulty swallowing