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1. palpitation

feeling of rapid heartbeat

bonded dental crown for aesthetic restoration

stomach protrudes into chest cavity

mucus indicating infection

2. intestinal obstruction

blockage in intestines

polyp removal procedure

cancer treatment light-activated drugs

kidney function loss

3. respiration

breathing process

impaired electrical signals in heart

fatty abdominal tissue

hematochezia indicating bleeding in gastrointestinal tract

4. vertigo

lower part of pharynx

presence of intestinal mucus

sensation of spinning or dizziness

extreme tiredness

5. radiation therapy

middle ear infection

medical device inserted into body

pair of lymphatic organs in throat

cancer treatment using radiation beams

6. salpingo-oophorectomy

surgical removal of tissue in wedge shape

surgical removal of entire lump

severe facial pain from trigeminal nerve irritation

surgical removal of fallopian tubes and ovaries

7. rehabilitation

restoring function after illness or injury

common skin cancer

skin damage from excessive sun exposure

termination of pregnancy before fetal viability

8. stoma

surgically created opening for waste elimination

using needle to extract tissue/fluid

incision during childbirth

inability to achieve erections

9. ileostomy

surgical opening of ileum to abdomen

organ filtering blood and producing urine

benign breast duct tumor

sexually transmitted infection

10. bronchial

confined tumor in breast

relating to bronchi or airways

inflammation of bile ducts

intense, squeezing pain sensation

11. localized breast cancer

sensation of constriction in chest

confined tumor in breast

small radioactive pellet used in treatment

pair of lymphatic organs in throat

12. lethargy

extreme tiredness or sluggishness

night blindness

inflammation of vaginal tissues

waking at night to urinate

13. intestinal tuberculosis

tb infection of intestines

doctor specializing in hormones

cause of cancer formation

fat-soluble compounds affecting skin and vision

14. distended pain

doctor specialized in digestion diseases

ability to understand others' feelings

persistent, spreading pain

disruption in hormone levels

15. neutrophils

capable; having necessary skills

white blood cells fighting infection

temporary loss of vision or consciousness

lining of the uterine cavity

16. adrenal gland

tiny cancer spread fragments

see above

endocrine gland on kidney producing hormones

skin irritation from radiation therapy

17. ovarian cyst

past tense of frequent urination

medical specialty focusing on recovery

fluid-filled ovarian sac

breast removal surgery for cancer

18. cholera

hormone therapy for deficiency

skin reaction from allergen contact

cancer from ovarian reproductive cells

acute diarrheal disease caused by bacteria

19. nasal discharge stained with blood

bloody mucus from nose

feeling faint or unsteady

body defense against pathogens

irregular or painful periods

20. sonogram

state of being unaware or unresponsive

ultrasound image for internal structures

clouded lens in the eye

pain or scratchiness in throat

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. palpitation

2. intestinal obstruction

3. respiration

4. vertigo

5. radiation therapy

6. salpingo-oophorectomy

7. rehabilitation

8. stoma

9. ileostomy

10. bronchial

11. localized breast cancer

12. lethargy

13. intestinal tuberculosis

14. distended pain

15. neutrophils

16. adrenal gland

17. ovarian cyst

18. cholera

19. nasal discharge stained with blood

20. sonogram

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. palpitation

2. intestinal obstruction

3. respiration

4. vertigo

5. radiation therapy

6. salpingo-oophorectomy

7. rehabilitation

8. stoma

9. ileostomy

10. bronchial

11. localized breast cancer

12. lethargy

13. intestinal tuberculosis

14. distended pain

15. neutrophils

16. adrenal gland

17. ovarian cyst

18. cholera

19. nasal discharge stained with blood

20. sonogram

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