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PPE Quiz 3
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Undergraduate 3
02/27/2008

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Hepato-     
Definition
Pertaining to the liver
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Hepatoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the liver
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Hepatoxic
Definition
Relating to an agent that damages the liver, or pertaining to any such action
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Humectant
Definition
Moistening; a substance used to obtain a moistening effect (glycerin solution)
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Hydrolysis
Definition
A chemical process whereby a compound is cleaved into two or more simpler compounds with the uptake of the H and OH parts of a water molecule on either side of the chemical bond cleaved; hydrolysis is effected by the action of acids, alkalies, or enzymes
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Hyperemia
Definition
The presence of an increased amount of bloodflow in a part or organ
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Hyperhidrosis
Definition
Excessive or profuse sweating
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Hyperlipidemia
Definition
Elevated levels of lipids in the blood plasma.  There are serval types of hyperlipemia.  One is associated with a deficiency of –aminoadipic semialdehyde synthase
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Hyperplasia
Definition
An increase in the number of normal cells in a tissue or organ, excluding tumor formation, whereby the bulk of the part or organ may be increased. 
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Hyperpnea
Definition
Breating that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest
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Hypertension
Definition
High blood pressure
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Hyperthermia  
Definition
Therapeutically or iatrogenically induced hyperpyrexia (extremely high fever)
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Hypertrophy
Definition
General increase in bulk of a part or organ, not due to tumor formation.  Use of the term may be restricted to denote greater bulk through increase in size, but not in number, of cells or other individual tissue elements.
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Hypodermic
Definition
Beneath the skin
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Hypoglycemic
Definition
Symptoms resulting from low blood glucose (normal glucose range 60–100 mg/dL [3.3–5.6 mmol/L]), which are either autonomic or neuroglycopenic. Autonomic symptoms include sweating, trembling, feelings of warmth, anxiety, and nausea. Neuroglycopenic symptoms include feelings of dizziness, confusion, tiredness, difficulty speaking, headache, and inability to concentrate. 
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Hypohidrosis
Definition
diminished perspiration
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Hypomenorrhea
Definition
Diminution of the flow or a shortening of the duration of menstruation
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Hypotension
Definition
Subnormal arterial blood pressure; reduced pressure or tension of any kind.
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Hypothermia
Definition
A body temperature significant less than 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. 
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Idiopathy
Definition
denoting a disease of unknown cause
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Ileostomy  
Definition
Establishment of  fistula through which the ileum discharges directly to the outside of the body. 
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Incorporation
Definition
 Act or process of determining classification or nature of. 
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Infarct
Definition
An area of necrosis resulting from a sudden insufficiency of arterial or venous blood supply. 
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Insomnia
Definition
Inability to sleep
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Interocular
Definition
Inside the eye?
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-itis
Definition
suffix denoting inflammation
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Intradermal
Definition
Within the substance of the skin, particularly the dermis.
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Intrauterine
Definition
Within the uterus
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Intravenous
Definition
Within a vein or veins
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Ischemia
Definition
Local loss of blood supply due to mechanical obstruction (mainly arterial narrowing or disruption) of the blood vessel.
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Jaundice
Definition
A yellowish staining of the integument, sclerae, deeper tissues, and excretions with bile pigments, resulting from increased levels in the plasma
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Laryngitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx
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Leukocytosis
Definition
 An abnormally large number of leukocytes, as observed in acute infections, inflammation, hemorrhage, and other conditions.
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Leucopenia
Definition
The antithesis of leukocytosis; any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal, the lower limit of which is generally regarded as 4000–5000/mm3.
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Lingual
Definition
Relating to the tongue or any tongue-like part.
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Lithiasis
Definition
Formation of calculi of any kind, especially of biliary or urinary calculi
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Lymphoma
Definition
Any neoplasm of lymphoid or reticuloendothelial tissues; in general use, synonymous with malignant lymphoma; present as apparently solid tumors composed of cells that appear primitive or resemble lymphocytes, plasma cells, or histiocytes. Lymphomas appear most frequently in the lymph nodes, spleen, or other normal sites of lymphoreticular cells
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Mastectomy
Definition
Excision of the breast
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Levigation
Definition
To make into a smooth, fine powder or paste, as by grinding when moist
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Hyperalgia
Definition
An abnormal sensitivity to pain
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