microscopic incisions on the surface of the cornea outside the optical area

These 8 spokelike incisions flatten the cornea to a more normal curvature, thus reducing or eliminating myopia

atypical histocytes

large, abnormal, multinucleated cells in the lymphatic system, found in Hodgkin's lymphoma

a decrease in the severity of a disease or any of its symptoms

urine remaining in the urinary tract after voiding

the inability to void even in the presence of an urge to void

separation of the retina from the choroid in the posterior of the eye

lentivirus that contains revese transcriptase, which is essential for revese transcription (the production of a deoxyribonucleic acid [DNA] molecule from a ribonucleic acid [RNA] model)

division of the body into muliples of nine

used to determine the total body surface area (BSA) involved in burn trauma

malignant tumor of connective tissues such as muscle or bone

usually presents as a painless swelling

curvature of the spine usually consisting of 2 curves:

the original abnormal curve & a compensatory curve in the opposite direction

diagnostic toll used before therapeutic surgery, which identifies the first lymph node most likely to drain cancerous cells

used in axillary lymph node biopsy, specifically in breast cancer staging

a fragment of necrotic bone that is partially or entirely detached from the surrounding or adjacent healthy bone

the development of detachable levels of antibodies

a change in serologic tests (ex: ELISA & Western blot) from negative to positive as antibodies develop in reaction to an infection

negative results on a serologic examination

The state of lacking HIV antibodies

confirmed by blood tests

musical, high-pitched, squeaking, or whistlelike sound caused by rapid movement of air through narrowed bronchioles

hiccup

dry eye syndrome

an immunologic disorder characterized by low fluid production by lacrimal (tear), salivary, & other glands, resulting in abnormal dryness of mouth, eyes, & other mucous membranes

eye chart test for visual acuity

letters, numbers, or symbols are arranged on the chart in decreasing size from top to bottom

low-pitched, loud, coarse, snoring sound

involuntary, sudden movements or muscular contractions with increased reflexes

dilated superficial arterioles

the removal of the stapes of the middle ear & insertion of a graft & prothesis

excessive fat in the feces

pertaining to a respiratory effort that is strenuous & struggling, which provokes a snoring sound

combining form meaning mouth or opening

inflammation of the mouth due to destruction of normal cells of the oral cavity that may result from infection by bacteria, viruses, or fungi from exposure to certain chemicals or drugs, vitamin deficiency, or systemic inflammatory disease

condition in which the eyes are unable to focus in the same direction

commonly called cross-eyed

- an abnormal condition of the blood vessels of the brain characterized by hemorrhage into the brain

- formation of an embolus or thrombus resulting in ischemia of the brain tissues normally profused by the damaged vessels

- The sequelae depend on the location & extent of ischemia.

partial dislocation

to produce purulent material

branch of medicine concerned with disease & trauma requiring operative procedures

a group of techniques that destroy all microorganisms & their spores

sterile techinque

an organization of varying numbers & kinds of organs arranged so that they can work together to perform complex functions for the body

an abnormal condition in which the myocardium contracts regularly but at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

an abnormally rapid rate of breathing

persistant, infectual spasms of the rectum or bladder, accompanied by the desire to empty the bowel or bladder

the surgical perforation of the chest wall & pleural space with a needle for the aspiration of fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

an abnormal hematologic condition in which the number of platelets is reduced to fewer than 1000,000/mm³

of or pertaining to a clot

a subjective noise sensation in one or both ears

ringing or tinkling sound in the ear

an organization of many similar cells that act together to perform a common function

calculi containing sodium urate deposits that develop in periarticular fibrous tissue

typically found in patients with gout

a sexually transmitted disease caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis

a test for latent tetany in which carpal spasms are induced by inflating a sphygmomanometer cuff (BP cuff) on the upper arm to a pressure exceeding SBP for 3 minutes

used in hypocalcemia & hypomagnesemia

- oncologic emergency that occurs with rapid lysis of malignant cells

- most frequently associated with chemotherapy treatment

- It is most commonly a rsult of treatment-related malignant cell death in patients with large tumor cell burdens.

the normal resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of the cells & interstitual fluid

may be assessed as increased or decreased skin ______.

one of several operative procedures on the eardrum or ossicles of the middle ear designed to resore or improve hearing in patients with conductive hearing loss

type 1 diabetes mellitus

DMI

- condition in which impaired glucose tolerance results because of destruction of beta cells in the pancreatic islets

- results in deficient insulin production, but the patient retains normal sensativity to insulin action

- also called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

type 2 diabetes mellitus

DMII

condition in which impaired glucose tolerance results from an abnormal resistance to insulin action

 also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

condition in which an individual is perceptually unaware of & inattentive to one side of the body

formation of urinary calculi

itching skin eruption characterized by welts of varying sizes with well-defined inflamed margins & pale centers

also called hives

facing forward

the front of the body

benign, viral, wary skin lesion with a rough, papillomatous (nipplelike) growth

transmission of HIV from a mother to a fetus

can occur during pregnancy, during delivery, or through postpartum breastfeeding

the sensation that the outer world is revolving about oneself or that one is moving in space

circumscribred elevation of skin filled with serus fluid

amount of measurable HIV virions

having the power to produce disease

of or pertaining to a very pathogenic or repidly progressive condition

a permanent contracture with clawhand, flexion of wrist & finger, & atrophy of the forearm

can occur as a result of compartment syndrome

twisting of the bowel on itself, causing itestinal obstruction

a laboratory blood test to detect the presence of antibodies to a specific antigen

used in diagnosing HIV

irregularly shaped, elevasted areas, white in the center with pale red periphery, with superficial localized edema

vary in size

(hives, mosquito bite)