| A | B |
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| cardiovascular | surgery is the surgical repair and correction of cardiovascular dysfunctions. |
| radiology | The branch of medicine that studies radioactive substances and their relationship to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases is called |
| orthopedics | Surgical prevention and repair of musculoskeletal dysfunctions is performed by the branch of medicine known as |
| Medical terminology | is the study of terms that are used in the art and science of medicine. |
| combining form | a word root to which a vowel has been added. |
| suffix | term that means “to fasten on, beneath, or under.” |
| microscope | term that means “an instrument for examining small objects.” |
| adduct | term that means “to lead toward the middle.” |
| abduct | term that means “to lead away from the middle.” |
| autoclave | this is an apparatus used to sterilize articles by steam under pressure. |
| axillary | term that means “pertaining to the armpit.” |
| cachexia | ondition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. |
| chemotherapy | Treatment using chemical agents to treat cancer |
| etiology | The study of the cause of disease is called |
