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Medical Terminology IBN Sina
Medical Terminology IBN Sina
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Anti- Against, opposite to Antibiotic
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Encephalo- Brain Encephalogram
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Masto- Breast Mastectomy
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Rhino Nose Rhinitis
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The cardiovascular system:
Cardiomyopathy Blockage
Endocarditis Hypertension
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Angina pectoris Anemia
Expectoration Cyanosis
leukemia Edema
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Angioplasty Pacemaker
Hemoglobin HDL
LDL Iron
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The respiratory system:
Phlegm Pneumonia
Bronchitis COPD
Sputum TB tuberculosis
Wheezing Rhinitis
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sneezing Fistula
Spirometer Tracheotomy
Tracheostomy biopsy
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The digestive system:
Diarrhea Diverticulitis
Hernia Hepatitis
Cirrhosis Constipation
Vomiting Ulcers
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Dehydration cholecystitis
Aches Tenderness
Colic Heaviness
Sawing Radiating
Burning Throbbing
Stabbing Tingling
Dull Acute
Chronic Cramping
Vitamins triglycerides
Appendectomy Cholecystectomy
Colonoscopy Colostomy
Antacids Antiemetic
Enema Gastroenterologist
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Bowel movement Fatty liver
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The endocrine system:
hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism
Endocrinologist Random
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Fasting Post prandial
HBA1c Saline
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The integumentary system:
birthmark Photosensitive
Psoriasis Rash
Ringworm Itching/scratching
Sores Vitiligo
Boil Burn/blister
Eczema Hives/urticaria
Abscess scar
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Herpes zoster Herpes simplex
(shingles)
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The nervous system:
Epilepsy Meningitis
Autism Seizures/convulsions
Hemi/para/quadriplegia confusion
Vertigo Anesthesia
EEG Anti-epileptics
electroencephalogram
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The eye & the ear:
Sty Astigmatism
Cataract Glaucoma
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Mental health:
Word Translation Word translation
Psychiatrist Psychologist
Phobia PTSD
Post-partum Schizophrenia
depression
Fatigue Distress
Anti-psychotics Psychosis
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Female reproductive system:
Clitoris Labia
Syphilis Chlamydia
HPV Abortion
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prolapse Premature/preterm
baby
menopause Nipple discharge
Lump spotting
MRSA PMS
OBGYN Gynecologist
midwife Transvaginal
ultrasound
Mammogram Pap smear
Hysteroscopy Colposcopy
Episiotomy Hysterectomy
Contraceptives D&C
Douching IVF
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Birth certificate Lactation or breastfeeding
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Male reproductive system:
Prostatitis HIV
varicocele Hydrocele
Circumcision ejaculation
Foreskin scrotum
Semen sperm
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The urinary system:
intermittency Urgency
Void dialysis
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Crystals Uric Acid
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Musculo-skeletal system:
Cartilages Ligaments
tendons Joints
Jaw Mandible
Calf clavicle
Ribs Patella or
Knee cap
Thigh Rotator cuff
Fibromyalgia Gout
swelling stiffness
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Physiotherapist Rheumatologist
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The lymphatic system:
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Important vaccines:
HPV BCG
Meningococcal Pneumococcal
Healthcare staff:
Chaplain Counselor
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Other symptoms:
Distracted engorged
Chills claustrophobic
groggy Restless
Flushed drowsy
Snoring gagging
syringe walker
wheelchair Cane/crutches
IV fluids port
Pinch/stick/poke/prick Gauze
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Terms used in dental visits:
Fillings molars
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Some other useful terms:
ICU NICU
Referral Refill
Follow up Inpatient/outpatient
Co-pay/self-pay Deductible
MRN OTC
OR ER/ED
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