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surgical connection between two hollow structures
anastomosis
substance produces itching when released in response to allergens
histamine
term means pain in the gallbladder
cholecystalgia
flat, persistent, dark red birthmark made of pigmented cells
port-wine stain
substance used to suppress inflammation
cortisone
abnormal redness of skin over widespread areas of the body
erythroderma
autoimmune disease affecting nervous system
multiple sclerosis
accumulation of pus in pleural cavity
empyema
loss of the ability to produce normal speech sounds
dysphonia
rumbling noise caused by movement of gas in intestines
borborygmus
hardening and narrowing of arteries due to buildup of cholesterol plaque
atherosclerosis
blister-like sores that form on soft tissue lining of the mouth
aphthous ulcers
diagnostic test used to evaluate fetal health
amniocentesis
inflammation of the tissue lining the abdominal cavity
periotnitis
inflammation of muscular walls of the heart
myocarditis
surgical creation of opening between the ileum and abdominal wall
ileostomy
surgically removes plaque from interior of clogged arteries
endarterectomy
means spasmodic swallowing of air followed by belching
aerophagia
a rattle or crackle-like respiratory sound
rale
form of rheumatoid arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
evaluation or appraisal of a condition
assessment
lack of hair
alopecia
ilium
abnormal hardening of a gland
adenosclerosis
term describes the state of balance
homeostasis
form of cardiac arrhythmia is fatal unless reversed
ventricular fibrillation
also known as hiccups
singultus
progressive degenerative disease of the liver
cirrhosis
localized area of necrosis caused by interruption of blood supply
infarct
invasion of the body by a disease-producing organism
infection
technique uses examiner's hands to feel texture, size, and consistency of certain body parts
palpation
abnormal increase in outward curvature of the lumbar spine
kyphosis
bleeding from the pharynx
pharyngorrhagia
extensive bone destruction followed by abnormal bone repair
abnormal softening of tissues of the heart
cardiomalacia
most dangerous form of skin cancer
malignant melanoma