Medical Terminology Flashcards

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-algia

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pain and suffering

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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-itis

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inflammation or infection

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-osis

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abnormal condition or disease

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-ostomy

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surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface

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-otomy

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cutting or surgical incision

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-rrhage

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bleeding, usually sudden, severe bleeding

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-rrhaphy

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suturing to close a wound and includes the use of sutures, staples, or surgical glue

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-rrhea

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flow or discharge and refers to flow of most body fluids