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1. Dilation and curettage - is a surgical
procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated)
and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus.
This instrument is used to remove tissue from the
inside of the uterus (curettage).
2. Deep vein thrombosis - A blood clot that
forms in a deep vein.
3. Dehydration - excessive loss of body water
4. Dementia - loss of cognitive functioning
thinking, remembering, and reasoning to such an
extent that it interferes with a person's daily life
and activities.
5. Dermatitis - a common condition that causes
swelling and irritation of the skin.
6. Dessicate - refers to the state, the act, or the
process of removing or extracting water content
thoroughly resulting in extreme dryness.
7. Diastole - the period of time when the heart
(ventricles) is filling with blood after contraction.
8. Diplopia - when you see two images of the
same thing. You might know it as double vision.
9. Distention - the act of swelling and becoming
large by pressure from inside.
10. Diuresis - increased urination due to the
presence of certain substances in the fluid
filtered by the kidneys.
11. Douche - to put a liquid, usually water, into
the vagina in order to wash it or treat it medically.
12. Dyscrasia - a disease or disorder, especially
of the blood.
13. Dyskinesia - movement disorder that often
appears as uncontrolled shakes, tics, or tremors.
14. Dysphagia - Difficulty swallowing.
15. Ecchymosis - A collection of blood in the
tissues causing a black and blue, or yellow, area.
16. Embolism - The obstruction of a blood
vessel by a clot or mass of foreign material.
17. Empyema - Buildup of pus (yellowish
inflammation) in a cavity of the body.
18. Enema - Introduction of fluid into the rectum
to bring about a bowel movement.
19. Enanthem - a rash inside the body.
20. Enzymes - complex proteins that cause a
specific chemical change.
21. Emesis - oral eviction of gastrointestinal
contents, due to contractions of the gut and the
muscles of the thoracoabdominal wall.
22. Epistaxis - Nosebleed.
23. Euphoria - an overwhelming feeling of
happiness, joy, and well-being.
24. Fasting - abstinence from food or drink or
both for health.
25. Fiber - A slender, thread-like structure of
organ tissue.
26. Fibroma - a noncancerous (benign) tumor or
growth consisting of fibrous, connective tissue.
27. Fertility - The ability to have children.
28. Fissure - a crack or split in the tissues that
line your anal canal.
29. Fistula - An abnormal passageway or
connection from an abscess, cavity or hollow
organ to the skin or another abscess.
30. Flatus - Air that moves from the digestive
tract through the mouth.
31. Fungus - A group of organisms that includes
yeasts, molds and mushrooms.
32. Furuncles - skin abscesses caused by
staphylococcal infection, which involve a hair
follicle and surrounding tissue.
33. Gait - the pattern that you walk.
34. Gangrene - The decay of body tissue in a
part of the body where the blood supply is
obstructed by injury
35. Gastroenteritis - Inflammation of the
stomach and the intestines, usually producing
symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
36. Gingivitis - Inflammation of the gums.
37. Granuloma - a tiny cluster of white blood
cells and other tissue. It can be found in the
lungs, skin or other parts of the body. They form
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as a reaction to infections, inflammation, irritants
or foreign objects. Not cancerous.
38. Hypoxia - An abnormal condition resulting
from decreased availability of oxygen in the body
tissues.
39. Hypertonia - a condition in which there is too
much muscle tone
40. Hypoxemia - low level of oxygen in the
blood. It starts in blood vessels called arteries.
Hypoxemia isn't an illness or a condition.
41. Homeostasis - The state of dynamic
equilibrium of the internal environment of the
body.
42. Hypercalcemia - a condition in which the
calcium level in your blood is above normal.
43. Hyperbilirubinemia - a condition in which
there is a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, causing
yellow discoloration of the eyes and skin, called
jaundice.
44. Heterotopic - in the wrong place, in an
abnormal place, misplaced. Describes bone
formation at an abnormal anatomical site.
45. Hemolysis - destruction of red blood cells.
Red blood cell destruction is a normal, healthy
process.
46. Hepatomegaly - enlarged liver.
47. Hematopoiesis - the formation of blood
cellular components.
48. Hematocrit - HCT measures the volume of
packed red blood cells (RBC) relative to whole
blood.
49. Hematuria - The presence of blood in the urine.
50. Hives - “urticaria.” a skin rash that's often
very itchy.
51. Iatrogenic - a disease or problem caused by
medical treatment or by a doctor.
52. Idiopathic - Without a known cause.
53. Incontinence - Inability to hold urine or
feces.
54. Incision - A cut.
55. Infarction - death of tissue resulting from a
failure of blood supply.
56. Infiltrate - To pass into or through a
substance or a space.
57. Intubate - the process of inserting an
endotracheal tube (ETT) into the airway
(windpipe).
58. Intrinsic - belonging to the essential nature.
a. Intrinsic Factor - a substance produced
by normal gastrointestinal mucosa that
facilitates absorption of vitamin B12.
b. Intrinsic Muscles - refer to the muscles
closest to the axial and appendicular
skeleton.
59. Isolate - separation of an infected individual
(human or animal) from the healthy.
60. Itching - Pruritus is a medical term that
means itching. It refers to a feeling or sensation
on your skin that you want to scratch.
61. Irrigate - The cleansing of a canal or cavity
or the washing of a wound by flushing with water
or other fluids.
62. Ischemia - a condition in which blood flow
(and thus oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a
part of the body.
63. Halitosis - an unpleasant odor from the
mouth or "bad breath.
64. Hypertonic - Hypertonic solution: A solution
that contains more dissolved particles (such as
salt and other electrolytes) than is found in
normal cells and blood.
65. Hypoglycemia - a condition in which your
blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the
standard range.
66. Jaundice - yellowish appearance of the skin.
67. Keratin - The main protein of skin, hair and
nails.
68. Lactation - Secretion of milk by the breasts.
69. Immunization -
70. Ketones - are acids your body makes when
it's using fat instead of glucose for energy.
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71. Laparoscopy - A laparoscopy is a type of

surgery that lets a surgeon look inside your body
without making a large incision.
72. Luteinizing hormone - A hormone secreted
by the anterior pituitary gland, responsible for
stimulating ovulation in the female and
testosterone production in the male.
73. Meningitis - Inflammation of the meninges
as the result of infection by bacteria or viruses.
74. Multiple Pregnancy - Pregnancy with more
than one fetus (twins, triplets, or more).
75. Lipids - Lipids are fatty compounds that
perform a variety of functions in your body. They
help with moving and storing energy, absorbing
vitamins and making hormones.
76. Macrosomia - a newborn who's much larger
than average.
77. Malaise - a feeling of general discomfort,
uneasiness or lack of wellbeing and often the first
sign of an infection or other disease.
78. Melasma - a skin condition that causes
patches and spots, usually on the face, which are
darker than your natural skin tone.
79.Menorrhagia - heavy or prolonged menstrual
bleeding.
80. Myopia - Nearsightedness.

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