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What is astigmatism?
This terms describes a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea
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What is a hemangioma?
A soft raised pink or red vascular birthmark
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What is acromegaly ?
Someone with abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet is called what
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What is preeclampsia?
Someone who has symptoms of hypertension, edema, and proteinuria, what is the diagnosis
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What is a placebo?
An inactive substance administered only for its suggestive effects called
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What is hyperopia?
A condition commonly known as farsightedness
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What is Pruritus?
Medical term for itching
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What is glucagon
This hormone is secreted by the cells of the pancreatic islets to increase the amount of glucose in the blood
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What is vasovasostomy
This procedure is also known as a vasectomy reversal
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What is a speculum?
Is used to enlarge the opening of any body canal or cavity to facilitate the inspection of its interior
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What is cataract?
A condition where you lose the transparency of the lens of the eye
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What is debridement?
This is a procedure to remove dirt, damaged tissue and cellular debris from a wound is called
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What is polyphagia?
This term describes the excessive hunger that is symptomatic of hyperglycemia
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What is colostrum?
The specialized form of milk produced by the mammary glands immediately after birth is called
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What is Intradermal?
An injection made into the middle layer of the skin is called
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What is presbycusis?
Hearing condition associated with aging
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What is pediculosis?
Means an infestation with lice
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What is diabetes insipidus?
A condition which is caused by insufficient production of antidiuretic hormone
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What is menometrorrhagia?
Excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstrual periods and at other irregular intervals
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What is positron emission tomography?
Combines tomography with radionuclide tracers
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What is amblyopia?
This condition you have dimness of vision or the partial lose of sight without detectable disease of the eye
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What is systemic lupus erythematosus?
Is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk
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What is thyroxine (T4)?
Name one of the two primary thyroid hormones that influences the rate of metabolism
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What is perimenopause?
The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all is known as
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What is a bruit?
Is an abnormal sound or murmur heard during the auscultation of an artery






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