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-ectomy
surgical removal, cutting out
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-algia
Suffix meaning pain and suffering
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dys-
prefix meaning bad, difficult, or painful
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endo-
prefix meaning within
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exo-
prefix meaning out of
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hyper-
prefix meaning excessive or increased
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hypo-
deficient, decreased
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-osis
abnormal condition, disease
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-otomy
suffix meaning cutting or a surgical incision
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patho
combining form meaning disease
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-plasty
suffix meaning surgical repair
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-rrhaphy
surgical suturing
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-rrhage
bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge
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Acute
rapid onset of disease and a relatively short duration
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anomaly
a deviation from normal
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anterior
situated in the front
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cephalic
term meaning toward the head
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diarrhea
the flow of loose or watery stools
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distal
situated farthest from the midline
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dysplasia
abnormal growth of cells, tissue or organs
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epigastric
region located above the stomach
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hemorrhage
loss of large amount of blood in a short time (bursting forth)
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Homeostasis
maintaining a constant internal enviroment
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idiopathic
disorder without known cause
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laceration
torn, ragged wound
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nosocomial
an infection acquired inn a hospital or clinc
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proximal
situated nearest the midline
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posterior
situated in back
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triage
medical screening to determine the priority of treatment
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