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1. diaper

desire to drink fluids

small radioactive pellet used in treatment

absorbent garment for infants or incontinence

immune cells producing antibodies

2. freckle

small brownish spot on the skin

forceful expulsion of stomach contents

heart's outer lining membrane

study and treatment of newborns

3. bronchoscopy

surgical removal of prostate

termination of pregnancy before fetal viability

procedure examining airways via bronchoscope

emergency medical technician in ambulance

4. medical oncologist

persistent, spreading pain

diarrhea

puncture to sample cerebrospinal fluid

doctor specializing in cancer treatments

5. gallstone

hollow space within body or tooth

speech impairment or difficulty

solid deposit in the gall bladder

surgical opening of ileum to abdomen

6. soft palate

big-sized cellular cancer cell

genes increasing cancer risk

medication to relieve pain

muscle at back of the roof of mouth

7. immunology

hair loss condition

difficulty starting urination

study of immune responses

surgical removal above vocal cords

8. presbyopia

inflammation of mucous membranes

process of cells developing specialized functions

age-related near vision loss

medication to relieve pain

9. conization

surgical removal of cervix tissue

drugs causing unconsciousness

fluid removal from chest

test measuring cancer marker in blood

10. orthodontics

infectious agent smaller than bacteria

dental braces and alignment specialty

study of blood and related diseases

onset of menstrual cycles in girls

11. soft tissue

tissues around bones, muscles, and organs

ear, nose, throat medicine

swelling caused by lymph fluid build-up

medicine fighting bacterial infections

12. hysteria

interprets medical imaging tests

historical term for emotional excess

likely a typo; possibly orthopedist or osteopath

early ejaculation problem

13. ileostomy

surgical opening of ileum to abdomen

public health-focused nurse

surgical opening of the chest

kidney stone formation

14. biopsy

oral health care professional

sample tissue removal for examination

involuntary muscle contraction

lung tissue sampling via bronchoscope

15. edema

pain in head area

lung cancer in alveoli and airways

ongoing discomfort

swelling due to fluid accumulation

16. trichiasis

process of cell growth and division

infectious agent smaller than bacteria

ingrown eyelashes touching the eye

doctor performing wide range of surgeries

17. surgeon

medical doctor performing surgery

tube that carries urine out of the body

complete breast removal

health organization serving community

18. paraplegia

surgical removal of tissue in wedge shape

visual inspection of nasal cavity

paralysis of lower body injury

inability to control urination

19. disturbance of speech

hormone involved in female development

methods to reduce stress

speech impairment or difficulty

stem cell transplant from cord blood

20. resection

DNA structure carrying genetic info

medical specialty focusing on mental disorders

surgical removal of tissue or organ

illness caused by pathogens

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diaper

2. freckle

3. bronchoscopy

4. medical oncologist

5. gallstone

6. soft palate

7. immunology

8. presbyopia

9. conization

10. orthodontics

11. soft tissue

12. hysteria

13. ileostomy

14. biopsy

15. edema

16. trichiasis

17. surgeon

18. paraplegia

19. disturbance of speech

20. resection

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. diaper

2. freckle

3. bronchoscopy

4. medical oncologist

5. gallstone

6. soft palate

7. immunology

8. presbyopia

9. conization

10. orthodontics

11. soft tissue

12. hysteria

13. ileostomy

14. biopsy

15. edema

16. trichiasis

17. surgeon

18. paraplegia

19. disturbance of speech

20. resection

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