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1. endocarditis

connect ovaries to uterus

benign breast tumor

abnormal tooth or pregnancy cyst

infection of heart lining

2. retinal

not typical or usual

relating to the retina of the eye

radiation within tissue

yellowing of skin and eyes

3. cerebral ischemia

involuntary muscle contraction

lack of blood flow to brain

hormone regulating menstrual cycle and pregnancy

feeling of needing to vomit

4. indigestion

study of actions and reactions of humans or animals

inflammation of the rectum lining

examining bladder with a thin camera through urethra

upset stomach or heartburn

5. subcutaneous mastectomy

removal of tissue under breast skin

feeling of chest constriction

irregular heartbeat

flexible connective tissue in joints

6. supraglottis

area above the vocal cords

vaccination to prevent disease

pain associated with tear of tissue

study and treatment of newborns

7. gene therapy

lung collapse or incomplete expansion

treatment using modified genes

breast removal surgery for cancer

religious support person in hospital

8. ventricle

expel stomach contents forcibly

heart chamber that pumps blood

device removing air or fluid from chest

imaging-assisted tissue sample extraction

9. nocturia

waking at night to urinate

fluid buildup around lungs

pain in the ear

expert in diet and nutrition

10. advance health care directive

temporary loss of vision or consciousness

instructions for future medical treatment

cancer drugs making cells more radio-responsive

affecting only one side of body or organ

11. ovarian tumor

dental restoration made of gold

surgical breast tissue removal

any abnormal growth in ovaries

enzyme indicating tissue damage

12. palpation

malignant skin cell growth

physical examination by touch

skin specialist doctor

paralysis of all four limbs

13. dizzy/giddy

age-related near vision loss

sheet of muscle aiding breathing or contraceptive device

experiencing lightheadedness or spinning

procedure using an endoscope

14. chest x-ray

percentage of patients living after treatment

bleeding under brain’s outer membrane

agents altering immune response to fight disease

radiographic image of chest

15. thorax

numbing a specific body part

medical professional providing radiation treatment

chest cavity housing lungs and heart

mild traumatic brain injury

16. recurrence

inflammation of the urethra

reappearance of disease after treatment

inability to control urination

relating to social and psychological factors

17. tumor

doctor specializing in urinary tract

abnormal uncontrolled growth of tissue

primary care doctor

surgical suite in hospital

18. primary site

comprehensive breast removal surgery

feeling of needing water

initial location of disease or tumor

onset of menstrual cycles in girls

19. dentistry

see above (same)

wasting or thinning of stomach lining

metastasis from primary cancer elsewhere

field of dental medicine and treatment

20. birthmark

tendency to develop disease

liquid waste excreted by kidneys

legal documents expressing healthcare wishes

noticeable skin coloration present at birth

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. endocarditis

2. retinal

3. cerebral ischemia

4. indigestion

5. subcutaneous mastectomy

6. supraglottis

7. gene therapy

8. ventricle

9. nocturia

10. advance health care directive

11. ovarian tumor

12. palpation

13. dizzy/giddy

14. chest x-ray

15. thorax

16. recurrence

17. tumor

18. primary site

19. dentistry

20. birthmark

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. endocarditis

2. retinal

3. cerebral ischemia

4. indigestion

5. subcutaneous mastectomy

6. supraglottis

7. gene therapy

8. ventricle

9. nocturia

10. advance health care directive

11. ovarian tumor

12. palpation

13. dizzy/giddy

14. chest x-ray

15. thorax

16. recurrence

17. tumor

18. primary site

19. dentistry

20. birthmark

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