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Ch 4 Terms Pt.4
Medical Terminology Class, Chapter 4 Terms and Definitions Part 4
Terms | Definitions |
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relapse | return of a disease or its symptoms |
paralysis | loss of movement in muscles |
syndactyly | congenital anomaly in which fingers or toes are webbed |
parathyroid | four endocrine glands that are located near (behind) another endocrine gland in the neck |
adrenal | glands that are located above the kidneys |
prodrome | symptoms that come before the actual illness |
recombinant DNA | technique of transferring genetic material from one organism into another |
prolapse | sliding, sagging downward or forward |
neoplasm | new growth or tumor |
ultrasonography | process of using sound waves to create an image of organs and structures in the body |
syndrome | group of symptoms that occur together and indicate a particular disorder |
remission | symptoms lessen and a patient feels better |