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Medical Terminology Flash Cards | AHC 115 - Medical Terminology, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

Class: AHC 115 - Medical Terminology; Subject: Allied Health Career; University: Volunteer State Community College; Term: Spring 2015;

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Download Medical Terminology Flash Cards | AHC 115 - Medical Terminology and more Quizzes Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 appendicitis DEFINITION 1 Inflammation of the appendix. TERM 2 peristalsis DEFINITION 2 Constriction surrounding. TERM 3 hiatal hernia DEFINITION 3 upper part of the stomach protrudes upward thru the diaphragm. TERM 4 cholecystectomy DEFINITION 4 surgical removal of the gallbladder. TERM 5 jaundice DEFINITION 5 yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes and mucus membranes. TERM 6 diverticulosis DEFINITION 6 abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall. TERM 7 ileus DEFINITION 7 loss of peristalsis with resulting obstructions of the intestines. TERM 8 hematemesis DEFINITION 8 vomiting blood. TERM 9 dysphagia DEFINITION 9 difficult or painful swallowing TERM 10 dyspepsia DEFINITION 10 painful or difficult
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