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What does the term 'afebrile' refer to?
What does 'anicteric' mean?
Without signs of jaundice
What does 'arrest' mean?
To stop, inhibit, restrain
Define 'bifurcate'.
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What does the term 'binary' mean?
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What is 'concentration' in psychology?
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What does 'decompensation' refer to in cardiology?
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What does 'enucleate' mean?
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Define 'extraocular'.
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What does 'hyperactive' mean?
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What does 'hypoplasia' mean?
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Define 'insomnia'.
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What does 'intermediary' refer to?
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What does 'latent' mean?
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What is 'lumen'?
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Define 'multifocal'.
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What does 'occlusion' mean?
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What does 'parasternal' refer to?
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Define 'patent'.
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What does 'pericardial' mean?
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What is 'polydactyly'?
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Define 'premenstrual'.
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What does 'react' mean?
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What is 'regurgitation'?
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Define 'sign' in a medical context.
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What does 'subacute' mean?
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What is 'superinfection'?
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Define 'symptom'.
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What does 'unconscious' mean?
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Study Notes
Medical Vocabulary Study Notes
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Afebrile: Indicates a body temperature within the normal range (98.6°F), meaning the absence of fever.
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Anicteric: Describes a condition lacking signs of jaundice, which is the yellowing of skin/eyes typically due to liver issues.
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Arrest: Refers to the act of stopping, inhibiting, or restraining a process or function.
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Bifurcate: Denotes something that has two branches or divisions; often used in anatomical contexts.
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Binary: Indicates a separation into two branches or consisting of two distinct elements or structures.
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Concentration: In psychology, the ability to focus on one thought while excluding distractions.
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Decompensation: Refers to the failure of a system; in cardiology, it pertains to inadequate heart circulation, while in psychology, it involves the breakdown of defense mechanisms during a mental health relapse.
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Enucleate: The surgical removal of the eyeball, literally meaning to take out the inner kernel.
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Extraocular: Refers to anything pertaining to or situated outside of the eye.
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Hyperactive: Describes a state characterized by excessive activity or restlessness.
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Hypoplasia: Refers to the underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body part, indicating incomplete growth.
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Insomnia: A condition where an individual is unable to sleep, impacting overall health and well-being.
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Intermediary: Pertains to something situated between two entities or occurring between two time periods.
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Latent: Describes a state that is hidden, inactive, or dormant.
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Lumen: The internal space within structures like arteries, veins, intestines, or tubes.
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Multifocal: Refers to a condition that arises from or involves multiple locations.
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Occlusion: The process of closing off, or being closed, such as a passageway or a lumen.
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Parasternal: Refers to the area on either side of the sternum (breastbone).
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Patent: Describes something that is wide open or freely accessible.
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Pericardial: Pertains to the pericardium, the fibrous sac that encases the heart.
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Polydactyly: A condition characterized by having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.
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Premenstrual: Pertains to the days leading up to menstruation, often associated with various physical and emotional symptoms.
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React: Means to respond to a stimulus or to undergo a chemical reaction, literally acting again.
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Regurgitation: Refers to the backward flow of solids or fluids from the stomach or the backflow of blood through a malfunctioning heart valve.
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Sign: Any objective clinical evidence indicative of an illness or dysfunction within the body.
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Subacute: Describes a condition that is less severe than acute or sharp; often used in medical contexts.
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Superinfection: An infection that occurs following an initial infection, typically caused by the overgrowth of a resistant strain of pathogens.
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Symptom: A noticeable change in bodily function that signals the presence of disease.
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Unconscious: Refers to a state where a person lacks awareness of their surroundings, often due to trauma or medical conditions.
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