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HESI A2 Vocabulary Exam/ Advanced HESI A2 Vocabulary Actual Exam/ Latest 2024- 2025/ 300+ Terms with Correct Answers
acapnia Answer - low level of CO2 in the blood
anorchism Answer - absence of testis
atelectasis Answer - collapsed lung; abnormal expansion of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of a lung. It is usually not bilateral. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated down to little or no volume
azoturia Answer - elevated excessive level of nitrogen substrates and urea in the urine
balantitis Answer - inflammation of the penis
balanorrhea/urethritis Answer - elevated discharge of the penis
carbuncle Answer - skin disease associated w/ boils
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cellulitis Answer - inflammation of Connective Tissue; asso. w/ fever and infection
cicatrix Answer – scar
colpoplasty Answer - repair of the vagina
colposcope Answer - device used to explore the vagina and cervix w/ visual examination
contour Answer - the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
contusion Answer - bruising of tissue w/o loss in skin integrity
cystogram Answer - x-ray of the bladder
cytogenetic Answer - related to the creation of the cells
cytoid Answer - similar to a cell
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pg. 3 cytoplasm Answer - element inside the cell
depth Answer - quality of being complete|y thorough
dermatoconiosis Answer - aberrant condition of the epidermis created by dust
dermatofibroma Answer - skin tumor caused by fibrous cells
dermatome Answer - surgical device for skin surgery
discrete Answer - a separate entity; unique
dorsal Answer - related to a posterior position
dyspareunia Answer - painful sexual intercourse
dysplasia Answer - aberrant development
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pg. 4 Endogenous Answer - the growth from a deep tissue; conditions that arise from factors that are internal to an organism
enuresis Answer - uncontrollable urination
epididymitis Answer - inflammation of the epididymis
erythrocytosis Answer - elevated RBC count
etiology Answer - study of disease relationships origin
eupnea Answer - normal breathing
excess Answer - surpassing usual limitations; unnecessary indulgence
exogenous Answer - the growth from superficial to shallow tissue; refers to conditions caused by factors that are EXTERNAL to an organism
fibroma Answer - tumor made of fibrous cells
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