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1. capsule

test measuring receptor presence

gelatin shell enclosing medication

organ filtering blood and producing urine

lung inflammation from radiation

2. nasopharyngeal cancer

tumor in upper throat behind nose

tube carrying blood throughout the body

urine darkened by blood or bile

small radioactive pellet used in treatment

3. lost appetite

treatments to relieve symptoms

inert substance for control tests

decreased desire to eat

grieving process after loss or death

4. eye ball

potentially cancerous state

globe within the eye socket

serious bacterial throat infection

medical professional providing radiation treatment

5. digestive system

additional treatment aiding primary therapy effectiveness

middle part of the throat

organs involved in processing food

classification or level of severity

6. extended radical mastectomy

comprehensive breast removal surgery

bed sore skin injury

tissue around prostate gland

cancer in the rectum

7. urethritis

inflammation of the urethra

surgical removal above vocal cords

enlargement of prostate gland

blood sugar level monitor or sugar itself

8. esophagoscopy

visual examination of esophagus

fungal skin infection between toes

heavy bleeding

painful skin puncture by insect

9. durable power of attorney

legal document authorizing decision-making

non-cancerous abnormal tissue growth

difficulty stooling

detailed body imaging using magnetic fields

10. organ-confined

secretions from mucous membranes

prevention of central nervous system disease

discomfort during urinating

cancer limited to its organ

11. heart

medical specialist diagnosing disease

breast cancer spreading in lobules

muscular organ pumping blood

surgery performed to evaluate treatment success

12. tracheitis

inflammation of the trachea

faster radiation treatment over fewer sessions

immune cells producing antibodies

degree of body heat

13. cholangitis

fluid buildup around lungs

inflammation of bile ducts

cell cycle stage ratio in tumors

nurse delivering home-based care

14. high dose rate brachytherapy

doctor specializing in nervous system disorders

red skin eruption due to irritation or allergy

intense localized radiation therapy

gallbladder inflammation

15. loose stool

unformed bowel movement

chronic joint inflammation, autoimmune disorder

gentle cleaning using a sponge and water

treatment after primary therapy failure

16. sedimentation rate

end of menstrual cycles in women

widespread stomach discomfort

drawing bone marrow for tests

test measuring inflammation level in blood

17. cytology

study of cells for disease diagnosis

hollow space within body or tooth

breast cancer spreading in ducts

oversees patient care coordination

18. hilar

alternative health treatment

pertaining to hilum (organ entrance/exit point)

checks for hidden blood in stool

gelatin shell enclosing medication

19. incidence

rate of new disease cases

supportive care for dying patients

inflammation of the retina

cancerous growth invading nearby tissues

20. dysplasia

removal of testes or ovaries

abnormal cell growth

white patches in mouth or mucous membranes

radiation within tissue

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. capsule

2. nasopharyngeal cancer

3. lost appetite

4. eye ball

5. digestive system

6. extended radical mastectomy

7. urethritis

8. esophagoscopy

9. durable power of attorney

10. organ-confined

11. heart

12. tracheitis

13. cholangitis

14. high dose rate brachytherapy

15. loose stool

16. sedimentation rate

17. cytology

18. hilar

19. incidence

20. dysplasia

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. capsule

2. nasopharyngeal cancer

3. lost appetite

4. eye ball

5. digestive system

6. extended radical mastectomy

7. urethritis

8. esophagoscopy

9. durable power of attorney

10. organ-confined

11. heart

12. tracheitis

13. cholangitis

14. high dose rate brachytherapy

15. loose stool

16. sedimentation rate

17. cytology

18. hilar

19. incidence

20. dysplasia

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