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1. curette

instrument for scraping tissue or cells

mild respiratory infection

involuntary spasm of the diaphragm

dysphagia or swallowing problems

2. pussy discharge

sexually transmitted bacterial infection

vaginal secretions possibly indicating infection

brain dysfunction due to liver failure

inability to empty bladder

3. spinal column

removal of lymph nodes in chest

different approach from standard medical treatment

using music for healing purposes

vertebral bones forming the backbone

4. esotropia

non-cancerous abnormal tissue growth

liquid waste excreted by kidneys

inward turning of the eye

irritated or painful eyes

5. pelvic infection

surgery preserving most of breast tissue

area of blood under skin from injury

user infection in pelvis area

hearing disorder with pitch perception issues

6. breast conservation therapy

vision loss in central retina area

surgery preserving most of breast tissue

user infection in pelvis area

pain that spreads to other areas

7. glucose

surgical removal of cervix tissue

device used in radiation therapy

use of substances to prevent cancer

blood sugar level monitor or sugar itself

8. portal vein

chest pain due to reduced blood flow to heart

main liver blood vessel

skin damage from excessive sun exposure

breaking of a tissue or organ membrane

9. inner ear

fundamental scientific research

ear part responsible for balance and hearing

affecting only one side of body or organ

blockage of coronary artery restricting blood flow

10. tracheostomy

surgical opening into trachea

cancer of white blood cells

using needle to extract tissue/fluid

cancer treatment using radiation beams

11. bloated

surgeon specializing in nervous system

swollen or distended due to gas or fluid

mild skull pain or discomfort

blood clots within vessels

12. aflatoxin

immune cells targeting infected cells

antiviral medication for hepatitis B

chemo administered into abdominal cavity

toxic substance from mold contaminating food

13. ovarian low malignant potential tumors

irregular or painful periods

alternative term for thoracentesis

borderline ovarian tumors

removal of tissue for testing

14. water has broken

small sac in ovary or hair root

amniotic sac rupture indicating labor

ridge where trachea splits into bronchi

stress or muscular tightness

15. hematemesis

vomiting blood

onset of menstrual cycles in girls

treatment using modified genes

sudden loss of heart function due to blockage

16. paramedic

procedure using an endoscope

area between genitals and anus

emergency medical responder technician

channels carrying lymph fluid

17. hormone receptor assay

portable toilet for bedside use

gastrointestinal system pathway

test measuring receptor presence

medically provided food and fluids

18. case manager

incorrect; should be loss of appetite

DNA structure carrying genetic info

oversees patient care coordination

surgical removal of neck lymph nodes

19. coma

prolonged state of unconsciousness

another term for testicles

care focused on comfort for terminal illness

tube carrying blood throughout the body

20. atypical

inflammation of bronchial tubes

imaging test for bone abnormalities

not typical or usual

paired glands atop kidneys producing hormones

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. curette

2. pussy discharge

3. spinal column

4. esotropia

5. pelvic infection

6. breast conservation therapy

7. glucose

8. portal vein

9. inner ear

10. tracheostomy

11. bloated

12. aflatoxin

13. ovarian low malignant potential tumors

14. water has broken

15. hematemesis

16. paramedic

17. hormone receptor assay

18. case manager

19. coma

20. atypical

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. curette

2. pussy discharge

3. spinal column

4. esotropia

5. pelvic infection

6. breast conservation therapy

7. glucose

8. portal vein

9. inner ear

10. tracheostomy

11. bloated

12. aflatoxin

13. ovarian low malignant potential tumors

14. water has broken

15. hematemesis

16. paramedic

17. hormone receptor assay

18. case manager

19. coma

20. atypical

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