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1. alternative therapy

different approach from standard medical treatment

vertigo or dizziness feeling

break in barrier allowing substances into brain

accumulation of calcium deposits

2. end-of-life care

airway inflammation causing breathing difficulty

liver inflammation disease

genetic material in organisms

palliative care for terminal patients

3. valve replacement

breast surgery for cosmetic or health reasons

inflammation of the retina

surgical substitution of heart valve

hemorrhage within stomach or GI tract

4. sjögren's syndrome

rapidly progressing blood cancers of lymphatic system

specialist for mouth and face surgeries

autoimmune disease affecting moisture-producing glands

cell's ability to evade drugs

5. optometrist

viscous mucus in lungs

methods to reduce stress

British term for frequent watery bowel movements

vision care professional

6. carcinogen

adenoids in the throat

collecting samples for testing marrow health

licensed nurse providing patient care

cause of cancer formation

7. artery

state of being unaware or unresponsive

blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood

degree of body heat

chemo injected into spinal fluid

8. complete blood count

treatment affecting whole body

blood test measuring cells

detailed plan or procedure

cancer doctor

9. frozen section

tinnitus; noise perception without external sound

broad term for fatigue and mental distress

procedure examining airways via bronchoscope

rapid tissue analysis during surgery

10. home care

medical support at home

carrying developing fetus state

painful bump on eyelid edge

kidney stone blocking the ureter

11. cold sweating

prevents hepatitis A infection

relating to the stomach

autoimmune disease affecting tissues

sweating due to cold or fear

12. coagurgical ablation

abdominal lining inflammation infection

ear cavity behind eardrum

pain occurring at intervals

tissue destruction via heat or cold

13. laryngectomy

digestive tube from mouth to anus

drugs causing unconsciousness

surgical removal of voice box

polyp removal procedure

14. optic neuritis

visual impairment or loss

inflammation of the optic nerve

thick, whitish coating on tongue surface

identifying a disease or condition

15. cardiologist

liver's ability to perform its roles

doctor specializing in heart diseases

bleeding externally bleeding

impaired kidney function

16. basic science

fundamental scientific research

airway inflammation causing breathing difficulty

lungs' inflammation affecting alveoli

tendency to develop disease

17. canine

careful cutting to study or remove tissue

early birth before full term

antiviral medication used for hepatitis and flu

relating to dogs

18. marrow aspiration

uncomfortable skin sensation causing desire to scratch

misleading perception

drawing bone marrow for tests

treatment intended to cure or alleviate

19. unproven therapy

desire to drink fluids

treatment lacking scientific evidence

surgeon treating nervous system injuries

growth on cervix tissue

20. sore eyes

cellular process fixing genetic damage

detailed body imaging using magnetic fields

extreme tiredness

irritated or painful eyes

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. alternative therapy

2. end-of-life care

3. valve replacement

4. sjögren's syndrome

5. optometrist

6. carcinogen

7. artery

8. complete blood count

9. frozen section

10. home care

11. cold sweating

12. coagurgical ablation

13. laryngectomy

14. optic neuritis

15. cardiologist

16. basic science

17. canine

18. marrow aspiration

19. unproven therapy

20. sore eyes

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. alternative therapy

2. end-of-life care

3. valve replacement

4. sjögren's syndrome

5. optometrist

6. carcinogen

7. artery

8. complete blood count

9. frozen section

10. home care

11. cold sweating

12. coagurgical ablation

13. laryngectomy

14. optic neuritis

15. cardiologist

16. basic science

17. canine

18. marrow aspiration

19. unproven therapy

20. sore eyes

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