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10
Health Care
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05/29/2026

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Term
Abrasion
Definition
a cut or scrape that typically isn't serious
Term
benign
Definition
Not cancerous
Term
Biopsy
Definition
A small sample of tissue that's taken for testing
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by fluid accumulation
Term
Fracture
Definition
Broken bone or cartilage
Term
Inpatient
Definition
A patient who requires hospitalization
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Malignant
Definition
Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
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Vaccine
Definition
A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.
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Sutures
Definition
Stitches, which are used to join tissue together as they heal
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Gland
Definition
A organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function
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