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Oma   show
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chondro/o   show
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show destroying, killing  
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cidal   show
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oligo   show
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show surgical puncture  
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ectasis   show
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penia   show
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show destruction of  
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show paralysis  
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trophy   show
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show resembeling  
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stenosis   show
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show vision  
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phage   show
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show small  
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ule   show
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show digestion  
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ia   show
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show condition  
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edema   show
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rrhexis   show
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en   show
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endo   show
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intra   show
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plasia   show
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plasm   show
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tripsy   show
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emesis   show
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show stone  
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show ad-normal condition  
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show tibia  
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hemi   show
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tox   show
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show towards  
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ab   show
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multi   show
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show bad, inadequate  
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ec   show
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ecto   show
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show muscle  
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show below, beneath  
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sub   show
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show below, beneath  
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ex   show
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show away from, external  
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show pertaining to  
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ic   show
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vertebr/o   show
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poly   show
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tendin/o   show
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show cranium  
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pelv/i   show
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show metacarpus  
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show tendon  
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hyper   show
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show excessive, above  
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show pertaining to  
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ary   show
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ical   show
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ory   show
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show neck  
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show femur  
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show fibual  
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show humerus  
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dorsal   show
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show lamina  
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show bone  
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patell/o   show
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lumb/o   show
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show phalanges  
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show movement away from the body  
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epi   show
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show urine  
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show a condition of the blood  
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show same, equal  
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show cell  
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show excision, surgical removal  
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neo   show
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show after, following  
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show beyond  
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circum   show
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dys   show
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show before  
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macro   show
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show small  
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show four  
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show rapid  
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tri   show
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uni   show
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superior   show
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show pain  
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show near the surface of the body  
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adduction   show
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show further from the origin or point of attachment  
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show spinal cord, bone marrow  
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cost/o   show
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deep   show
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inferior   show
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show towards or near the back, dorsal  
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show front, anterior  
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show pertaining to  
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inter   show
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show instrument used to view  
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show visual examination  
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show measurement  
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meter   show
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show recording instrument  
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show process of recording  
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gram   show
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show towards or near the front, ventral  
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proximal   show
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show pain  
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genesis   show
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rrhea   show
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show treatment  
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derma   show
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parasis   show
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logy   show
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show towards the mid line nearer to the middle  
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show good, normal  
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show away from the mid line towards the side  
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show movement  
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show movement  
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tomy   show
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tome   show
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rrhapy   show
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show breaking  
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show breaking  
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show creating, producing  
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logist   show
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show oxagen  
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show breathing  
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show surgical repair  
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gravida   show
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megaly   show
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show thirst  
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show specialist  
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phobia   show
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phoria   show
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malacia   show
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show drooping, prolapse  
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show against  
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auto   show
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bi   show
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brady   show
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pause   show
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show sternum  
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tend/o   show
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show straight  
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thorac/c   show
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show pertaining to  
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show pertaining to  
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show pertaining to  
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show pertaining to  
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show pertaining to  
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a   show
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show without, absence of  
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show without, absence of  
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para   show
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dia   show
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show through, across  
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pathy   show
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show sensation  
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re   show
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show behind, back  
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rrhage   show
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show bursting forth  
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stasis   show
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show surgical fixation  
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itis   show
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show speech  
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cele   show
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iasis   show
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show beside, near  
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show an organism that can be seen without a microscope  
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show a microorganism that causes illness in humans  
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show microorganisms that don't cause illness  
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show soiled with infectious material  
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show truly soaked with blood or bodily fluids  
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flaked   show
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show the risk to human health or the enviroment  
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show the process of killing most pathogenic organisms from surfaces you may use Clorox or Lysol spray  
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show process of killing most pathogenic organisms from human tissue you may use iodine or alcohol  
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show process of destroying all forms of pathogenic organisms by the use of steam, heat, gas via an autoclave  
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show hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with hazardous waste  
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aseptic technique   show
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show an environment free of pathogens  
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sterile technique   show
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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Heath Administration)   show
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show Agency responsible for providing phlebotomy certification  
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CLIA (Clinical & Laboratory Improvement Amendment )   show
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show Federal agency responsible for monitoring and reporting disease.  
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NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Lab Standards)   show
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CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute)   show
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show an exam to confirm a patient's health or diagnose a medical problem  
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accessibility   show
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show instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing  
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spores   show
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otoscope   show
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show blood that is not visible to the naked eye  
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show water soluble gel used during a physical exam of the rectum or vagina  
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consumable   show
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fixative   show
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show sending sound waves through a cleaning solution to clean delicate instruments  
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Ophthalmoscope   show
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show instrument used to establish an artificial air way  
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show receptors such as those found on the nose and on the tongue  
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papillae   show
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show fluids of the labyrinth  
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show the part of the external ear also known as pinna  
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acoustic neuroma   show
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semicircular canals   show
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rods   show
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show visual receptors responsible for color vision, red blue and green cones within the eyes detect fine detail and color  
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aqueous humor   show
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show the jelly like fluid of the posterior (back) chamber of the eye  
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cerumen   show
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cochea   show
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show mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids  
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show an inner ear infection  
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show condition commonly known as swimmers ears  
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lysozyme   show
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choroid   show
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ossicles   show
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eustachian tube   show
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show the system of communication chambers and tube of the inner ear  
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show also known as the subcutaneous layer  
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show epidermal cells that produce pigment  
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show term for hair loss baldness  
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arrector pili   show
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show cells that produce and accumulate protein in the epidermis  
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eccrine   show
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show a wart  
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dermatome   show
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apocrine   show
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tinea   show
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show an instrument used to measure blood pressure  
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show the area of the brain responsible for interpreting taste  
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refraction   show
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show a pigment that traps UV radiation  
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vesicle   show
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eczema   show
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acne vugaris   show
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cornea   show
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pupil   show
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iris   show
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show allows the eye to focus  
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retina   show
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show what part of the eye muscles assist with movement of the eye  
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show provides protection and shape of the eye  
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show because eyeball is too long and the light rays of the retina cause distant objects to appear blurry also known as near sight  
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show because eyeball is too short and light rays behind the retina cause objects to be blurry also known as far sight  
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deuteranapia   show
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snellon chart   show
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show cassius waves and passes to the ear canal  
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show provides passageway for sound waves to reach the eardrum  
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tympanic membrane (middle ear/ eardrum)   show
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show condition in which a person inappropriately experiences the perception of motion  
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show condition in which a persons brain perceives movement differently than the eye visualizes the movement  
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show epithelial cells that allow the tongue to taste sweet, salty, sour, bitter, metals and alkaloids  
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nares   show
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show separates the left and right part of the nose  
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exudates wound   show
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serious wound   show
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sanguinous wound   show
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show puss with foul odor  
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show bringing the edges of a wound together may use staples, sutures, or adhesive  
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show right patient - right route - right medication - right dose - right time  
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show lines the cavities that are exposed to the external environment secretes mucus which traps pathogens located in the nose ears eyelids genitals and anus  
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show layer of cell that secretes a transparent pale yellow fluid reduces friction from movement surrounds the heart lungs and abdominal cavity  
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cutaneous membrane (skin)   show
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synovial membrane   show
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show outside layer of skin acts as a barrier to the external environment regulates the amount of water released from the body into the atmosphere through sweat. Thinnest at the eyelids thickest at the palms and soles of feet  
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dermis   show
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subcutaneous hypothermic layer   show
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accessory organs   show
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show affects the epidermis  
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2nd degree burn   show
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3rd degree burn   show
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show heat, cold, electrical, chemical, radiation, friction, inhalation  
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show intradermal, subcutaneous, intermuscular  
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5 parts of the vertebrea   show
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6 levels of organizations in humans   show
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show cranial (skull brain) thoracic (heart, lungs, esophagus) vertebral (spine, spinal cord) abdominal (liver gallbladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, intestines) pelvis (bladder, reproductive organs)  
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Hematoma   show
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Tissue contusion   show
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show red flat spots caused by appling tourniquet too tight  
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Hemoconcentration   show
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show bubbles that appear in the blood tube due to loose needle, or air escaping from the bevel that has been pulled out of vain  
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show fainting. caused by temporary insufficient blood flow to brain due to stress, fear, changes of blood pressure  
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show cold, clammy, pale skin, nausea, lost of hearing  
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show caused by an interruption of electrical activity of the brain  
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emesis   show
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show control bleeding  
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show cells releasing heparin and histamines  
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show stimulates bone marrow to produce RBS's  
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leukocyte   show
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erythrocyte   show
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show cells assisting in blood clotting fragments of cells  
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serum   show
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show measures percentage of RBS's in blood  
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agglutination   show
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globulins   show
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show blood clot "on the move"  
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eosinophil   show
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show WBS's with no cytoplasmic granules  
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show WBS'c of the immune system  
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granulocytes   show
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show the other term for platelets  
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show a blood clot  
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show destroys bacteria, viruses, and toxins in the blood  
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fibrinogens   show
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show process of blood clotting  
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show phagocytes destroying bacteria, viruses, and toxins  
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agglutination   show
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show WBC above normal  
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show oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen  
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Stroke   show
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show Universal donor  
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erythoblastosis fetalis   show
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leukemia   show
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anemia   show
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hemolytic   show
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diapedesis   show
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show inside bend of the elbow  
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show middle of the arm 1st to access for venipuncture  
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cephalic vein   show
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basilic vein   show
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show hard, narrow, difficult to puncture  
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torturous vein   show
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fragile vein   show
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show hard and tender due to blood clots  
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phlebitic vein   show
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accreditation   show
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aseptic   show
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battery   show
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assault   show
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show smallest of all blood vessels, which allows the exchange of nutrients and oxygen between the cells and blood, capillaries connect arteries to viens  
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show process whereby individuals or institutions demonstrate their ability to perform at or above a predetermined level of standard  
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chemistry   show
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show privacy regarding patient information  
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ethics   show
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hematology   show
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show inflammation of the liver from viral or toxic origins; can be transmitted through blood and body fluid  
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histology   show
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immunology   show
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informed concent   show
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show the study of one-celled organisms that are usually only visible under a microscope  
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show surgery involving reconstruction of small tissue structure  
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show process of obtaining blood using a dermal (skin) puncture procedure  
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show an intention or unintentional error or wrongdoing  
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show infection acquired while in a hospital or medical setting  
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show document created by the American Hospital Association that identifies privileges patients in health care facilities must have.  
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show protective coverings such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and mask that are worn to minimize exposure to blood and body fluids; required by OSHA to be worn when handling body fluids  
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phlebotomy   show
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show an individual trained and skilled in obtaining blood samples for clinical sampling  
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show test performed at the patients bedside or work area, using a portable instrument  
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show a group of characteristics or qualities that display a positive image or code of ethics  
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reference laboratory   show
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show infection control guide-lines issued by the CDC to decrease exposure to potentially infectious substances in acute care settings  
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toxicology   show
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show examination of urine for physical, chemical, and microscopic characteristics  
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venipuncture   show
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antecubital fossa   show
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antibody   show
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show any agent that prevents blood from clotting  
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show substance that causes the formation of an antibody when introduced into blood or tissue  
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aorta   show
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arteriole   show
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artery   show
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show least numerous type of leukocytes  
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show description based on ABO classification system that determines the presence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells and antibodies in the plasma  
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show smallest of all the blood vessels; joins arteries and veins; where gas exchange occurs  
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show cessation of bleeding; clot formation  
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show area of the cell outside the nucleus  
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show containing a higher concentration of carbon dioxide than oxygen  
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diapedesis   show
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eosinophil   show
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erythrocyte   show
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show threadlike strains of protein formed by the action of thrombin on fibrinogen  
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fibrinogen   show
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show collection of blood under the skin due to leakage of blood from a punctured vein of artery  
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hemoglobin   show
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hemostasis   show
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leukocyte   show
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lymphocyte   show
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monocyte   show
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show WBC's that engulfs and digests pathogens found in tissues  
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show containing higher concentration of oxygen than carbon dioxide  
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show process by which bacteria and antigens are surrounded and engulfed by WBS  
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show clear, pale yellow fluid component of blood that contains fibrinogens  
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show substance containing old WBC's, pathogens, and other debris  
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serum   show
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thrombin   show
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thrombocyte   show
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tunica intima   show
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tunica media   show
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tunica adventitia   show
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vein   show
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vena cava   show
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venule   show
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