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suffixes - pluralization
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a language for medical professionals
medical terminology has rules of grammar, spelling and pronunciation.
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medical terms that are made up of multiple word parts to form a new word.
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medical terms not formed from individual word parts.
includes eponyms, acronyms and words derived from languages other than latin and greek. |
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terms derived from the names of people
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terms derived from the first letters of words in a compound term. i.e. LASIK:
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
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derived from languages other than latin or greek
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word part that's affixed to the beginning of a word
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word part that provides the primary meaning of the term
it provides the basis of the term and is the part to which other word parts are attached
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word part that's attached to the end of a word
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used when a word root requires a connecting vowel in order to add a suffix that begins with a consonant, or to add another word root, when forming a term
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not every medical term has all three word parts
some lack a prefix, word root or suffix and some have more than one word root
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without or absence of speaking
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term: body structure building blocks
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simplest building block
carbon
nitrogen
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arrangements of cells
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nervous tissue |
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two or more different tissues combine to form an organ
organs maintain a certain shape and perform a general function |
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transport substances to and from the body cells |
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remove unwanted substances and recycle fluid to the blood |
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prepare foods for absorption into the bloodstream, and eliminate solid wastes from the body |
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control homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information, and initiating body responses |
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control homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream, which alter body functions |
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muscles produce movement of body parts;
bones and joints support and protect soft body parts, allow movement by forming attachments to muscles, store minerals and form blood cells |
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the body position that is commonly used as a reference
it's an erect posture with the face forward, arms at sides, palms of the hands facing forward, and legs together with the feet facing forward
directional terms are always based on the anatomical position, regardless of the actual body position of the individual |
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the suffixes are either -ior or -al, both meaining "pertaining to" |
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superior |
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| toward the head or upper part of the body |
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| away from the head end or toward the lower part of the body |
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an imaginary flat field that's used as a point of reference for viewing three- dimensional objects
anatomical planes divide the body into imaginary sections that are useful in describing the location of body parts relative to one another
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a vertical plane dividing the body into left and right portions
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midsagittal is vertical down the center of the body dividing in equal portions |
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areas that have been named to give healthcare workers the ability to communicate possible problems that may be revealed during a physical examination
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area of the chest
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| medial area on top, or above, the stomach |
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abdominal region:
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below the ribs (right and left)
"below the cartilage" of the ribs |
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right or left medial areas below hypochondriac area
"pertaining to the loin" |
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right or left areas below the lumbar abdominal areas in the iliac region of the hip
"pertaining to the hip or groin" |
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abdominal region:
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medial area between epigastric and hypogastric abdominal areas
"pertaining to the naval" |
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quadrant abdominal divisions
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left upper quadrant LUQ
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left lower quadrant LLQ |
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major body regions:
upper appendages (arms) |
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| shoulder, armpit (axilla), upper arm (brachium), elbow, forearm (antebrachium), wrist (carpus), hand (manus), fingers (digits) |
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major body regions:
trunk or torso |
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| chest (thorax), abdomen, pelvis, back |
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major body regions:
lower appendages (legs) |
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| buttock (gluteus), thigh (femorus), knee, leg (crus), ankle (tarsus), foot (pes), toes (digits) |
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the head and trunk aren't solid structures like the arms and legs, but include spaces that are partially filled with organs, connecting structures and fluids
these spaces are called cavities and their contents are called viscera
the cavities are surrounded by a moist membrane that helps control the spread of infections and keeps the internal organs moist and lubricated
thus the cavities are membrane-lined spaces filled with viscera |
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| the contents of head and trunk cavities |
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two main cavities:
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contains the cranial cavity (brain)
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larger or the two cavities
diaphragm (muscular partition) divides the ventral cavity into upper (superior to the diaphragm) and lower (inferior to the diaphragm) cavities
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lies along the midline
contains the heart |
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thoracic cavity division:
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| two cavities containing the lungs |
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thoracic cavity division:
mediastinum |
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area between the lungs (pleural cavities)
lies along the midline, deep to the sternum; contains the heart, the large blood vessels located above the heart and a gland called the thymus |
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the large cavity of the abdominal and pelvic regions
contains an upper and lower area, not divided by a partition |
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abdominopelvic cavity division:
abdominal cavity |
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the upper area of abdominopelvic cavity
contains the liver, stomach, pancreas, spleen and most of the small and large intestines |
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pelvic cavity |
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inferior area of abdominopelvic cavity
begins at the level of the iliac crest and
continues to the base of the abdominopelvic cavity
contains the urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs and parts of the large and small intestines
a bowl shaped cavity |
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identification of an illness
"dia-: through"
"-gnosis: knowledge"
the diagnosis must be established before a treatment program can be made |
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experiences of the patient resulting from a disease
usually sensations, such as numbness or loss of appetite
others can include dizziness, loss of balance and mental confusion
clues that might suggest the nature of the illness |
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| a finding that can be discovered by an objective examination, such as a physical or lab exam |
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describes a disease of short duration, often with a sharp effect
diseases are commonly classified as having either an expected brief duration or a long duration |
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used to describe diseases that are of long duration
greek word "kronos" |
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disease classification
caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungal parasites or protozoans
the presence of infection results in development of infectious disease |
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the cause of disease is called etiology
literally means "the study or science of cause"
i.e. the etiology of the infectious disease malaria is a protozoan called plasmodium, which is passed to us by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito |
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disease caused by physical injury or trauma.
i.e. a fractured bone is a common trauma caused by an automobile accident
it's a disease because it upsets the homeostasis of the affected bone.
disease resulting from trauma is called traumatic disease |
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once a reliable diagnosis is made, the healthcare professional may predict the probable course of the disease and its probable outcome
this is the prognosis |
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noninvasive procedures by instruments that are able to observe the internal structure and functions of the body
five major types of diagnostic imaging |
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diagnostic imaging 5 types:
endoscopy |
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the use of a long, flexible tube that can be inserted into a patient
a hc professional may observe the internal cavities and organs of the patient with an attachment camera at the far end of the tube
the tube may also contain surgical attachments, enabling a surgeon to manipulate internal body parts while viewing in a monitor |
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diagnostic imaging 5 types:
CT scan |
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CAT scan acronym for computer tomography scanning
diagnostic procedure that combines multiple x-rays and computer enhancement to produce three-dimensional images of internal body structures
cross-sectional images of body regions are produced
useful for organs in the chest or abdomen, muscles and joints
speed and low cost make ct scans the standard for eval of trauma to most areas of the body |
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diagnostic imaging 5 types:
PET scan |
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procedure that detects the journey of a radioactive-labeled substance (such as glucose), through the body
the PET scan instrument contains scanners the respond to radiolabeled glucose and computers that create an image to track the pathway of the glucose as it's metabolized by body cells.
it reveals areas of the body that have an unusually high metabolic rate , such as tumors
acronym for positron emission tomography |
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diagnostic imaging 5 types:
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acronym for magnetic resonance imaging
offers the clearest, most complete images of internal anatomy
uses magnets that respond to hydrogen atoms in the body by sending signals to a computer which analyzes the information to produce three-dimensional images
can be used to diagnose many forms of cancer, joint disease and trauma |
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diagnostic imaging 5 types:
ultrasound |
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aka sonography
uses pulsation of sound wavesthrough a body region
as the waves travel through tissues of varying density, they produce echoes that can be detected by a probe and interpreted by a computer
because of its harmless nature it has been proven useful in prenatal care by providing an early glimpse of the developing fetus in the uterus |
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the system that forms the entire surface area of the body
It's dominated by the largest organ of the body, the skin and smaller accessory organs embedded within the skin such as hair, follicles, nail, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and sensory receptors
also the subcutaneous layer aka the hypodermis
primary function is protection against outside temperature changes, dehydration and infectious microorganisms that may cause disease |
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one of two layers of the skin
the outer layer of epithileum |
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one of the two layers of skin
the inner, deep layer composed of connective tissue |
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| pertaining to a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction |
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| pertaining to urine, urination |
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| a gland of the skin which secretes an oily substance, sebum, usually into a hair follicle near the surface of the skin |
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| a pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle from the skin of humans and other mammals. Hairs are threads of fused, dead keratinized cells. |
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| a structure of the hair follicle |
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| the large part of the fingernail or toenail |
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| the base of the nail body, concealed under the skin from which the nail grows |
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| the strip of skin at the base and sides of the fingernail and toenails |
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| the outermost organ of the body |
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| the medical field that specializes in the health and disease of the integumentary system |
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| a common injury to the skin caused by scraping |
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| a localized elevation of the skin containing a cavity, which is a sign of localized infection |
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| a local uneven surface of the skin and is a sign of subcutaneous fat deposition |
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the clinical term for a scar
an injury to the skin resulting in a break through the epidermis and into the dermis or deeper layers of the skin that requires a process of healing |
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the clinical term for a pimple
a local elevation of the skin arising from the buildup of oil from sebaceous (oil) glands. Bacteria feed on the oil, attracting the movement of white blood cells and their products resulting in the localized inflammation |
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the clinical term for a bruise
a discoloration and swelling of the skin that is symptomatic of an injury, such as a blow to the body |
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| a blue tinge of color to an area of the skin and is a sign of a cardiovascular or respiratory disturbance |
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| a closed sac or pouch on the surface of the skin that's filled with liquid or semisolid material |
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the clinical term for fluid accumulation
caused by leakage of fluid across capillary walls
a common sign of injury and infection, among other things |
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| the clinical term for a narrow break or slit in the skin |
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| an abscess associated with a hair follicle, the resulting local swelling is called a furuncle |
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a local hard area on the skin
is usually a sign of an excessive deposit of collagen or calcium |
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an abnormal yellow coloration of the skin and eyes
in most cases it's a sign of liver or gallbladder disease |
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an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms an elevated lesion
this large scar is often discolored |
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an injury caused by a cut by a sharp object or tear
a laceration penetrating the dermis and extending for more than one inch often requires stitching with sutures to close the wound |
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clinical term for a discolored flat spot on the skin, such as a freckle
a sign of sun damage to the skin and the tendency to develop them is genetically determined |
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the clinical term for a mole
similar to a macule but darker in color
it is actually a sign of a benign tumor
if it's edges become irregular or the color changes, the nevus should be examined as a suspected malignancy known as a melanoma |
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an abnormally pale color of the skin
a sign of an internal condition causing a decreased flow of blood to the skin |
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a general term describing any small, solid elevation on the skin
an example of a papule is a comedo, or pimple |
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small red or purple dots appearing on the skin surface
it's the result of abnormal rupture of blood vessels in the dermis |
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| the symptom of itchy skin |
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| a symptom of purple red skin discoloration |
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| a general term for an elevated area of the skin filled with pus |
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| an erosion through the skin or mucous membrane |
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| a common form of ulcer arising from lack of movement when lying supine for an extended period of time |
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small fluid filled skin elevations, also known as hives
it's an allergic skin reaction to medications, foods, infection or injury
may be accompanied by pruritis |
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a skin elevation and thickened epidermis
the body's response to rid itself of a papilloma virus |
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a small elevation of the epidermis that is filled with fluid
a blister is an example as a vesicle that results from an injury to the skin |
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a temporary, itchy elevation of the skin, often with a white center and red perimeter
it's a symptom of an allergic reaction |
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a condition of the skin that resulting from bacterial infection of sebaceous glands and ducts
characterized by the presence of numerous open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedomes (whiteheads) in affected parts of the face and also often involves the neck, back and chest
the most common skin disease of adolescence, caused by rapid growth of sebaceous glands during this period of life |
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skin lesions resulting from overgrowths of the epidermis, usually with scaly surfaces
actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition caused by exposure to sunlight |
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a genetic condition characterized by the reduction of the pigment melanin in the skin
the term albino refers to a person affected with albinism |
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the clinical term for baldness
a loss or lack of scalp hair
may be a sign of an infection of the scalp, high fevers, drug reactions, emotional stress, thyroid disorder
the common appearance of alopecia in men, often called male pattern baldness, is the result of a genetically controlled factor that prevents the development of hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp |
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an injury to the skin caused by excessive exposure to fire, heat, electricity, chemicals or sunlight
the level of injury is determined by the amount of surface area damaged (called total body surface area or TBSA), and the depth of the damage |
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a skin infection caused by a cluster of boils
most common source of infection is staphylococci bacteria |
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a form of skin cancer
basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are tumors arising from the epidermis
the third major skin cancer is melanoma |
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| an inflammation of the connective tissue in the dermis. it's caused by an infection that spreads from the skin surface or hair follicles, to the dermis and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue |
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a generalized inflammation of the skin, involving edema of the dermis
in addition to swelling symptoms may include pruritis, urticaria, vesicles and wheals or some combination of these
the three major types include contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and actinic dermatitis |
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| caused by physical contact with a triggering substance |
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| caused by an inherited condition characterized by excessive sebum production |
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| caused by sunlight exposure |
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a superficial form of dermatitis, may also be called atopic dermatitis
primary symptoms of eczema include severe, chronic pruritis and deep scaliness |
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| a condition caused by leaking blood vessels in the dermis, producing purplish patches of purpura larger in size that petechiae |
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| a viral skin infection producing clusters of deep blisters |
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a condition in which an individual sweats often and more than the usual amount
may be caused by a nervous disorder, low blood sugar, a thyroid disease or other causes |
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a contagious skin infection
usually forms around the lip
often caused by bacteria that enter a break in the skin and is characterized by the presence of "golden crusts" |
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a form of skin cancer arising from the connective tissue of the dermis
indicated by the presence of brown or purple patches on the skin and appears on some elderly patients
also a common condition associated with HIV/AIDS |
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| as some people age, their skin becomes lighter in color due to reduced activity of the pigment-producing cells in the skin, the melanocytes |
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malignant melanoma is the most life threatening skin cancer
it arises from the cells normally providing the pigment melanin to the skin, called melanocytes.
once established in the skin the tumor grows rapidly and metastasizes
about one half of cases arise from moles |
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the clinical term for an ingrown nail
a nail becomes buried in the skin due to abnormal growth |
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| a general term to describe a disease of the nail |
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| the cells that normally provide the pigment melanin to the skin |
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a condition in which the nails are abnormally soft
maybe a result of calcium or vitamin d deficiency or a fungal infection |
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| a fungal infection of one or more nails |
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| an infection around the nail |
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a condition of a body louse
can be on the scalp as in head lice, in the pubic region, called pubic lice and other parts of the body (called body lice) |
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a painful, chronic disease characterized by the appearance of red lesions covered with silvery epidermal scales
believed to be an inherited inflammatory disease of the skin
an autoimmune disease |
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a skin eruption caused by the female itch mite, which burrows into the skin to extract blood
produces the symptoms of dermatitis, such as erythema, swelling or edema and pruritus |
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| an abnormal thickening or hardness of the skin, caused by overproduction of collagen in the dermis |
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| systemic lupus erythematosus |
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a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease of connective tissue in many organs including the skin
the early stages are marked by red patches on the skin of the face and joint pain |
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a fungal infection of the skin
often called ringworm |
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tinea on the scalp
can lead to alopecia |
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tinea of the feet
also known as athletes foot |
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| tinea elsewhere on the body |
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| a fungal infection of the hair |
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| a general term for a disease affecting the hair |
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abnormally dry skin
caused by hyposecretion of the oil glands and is an inherited condition |
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| a minor surgery involving the removal of tissue for evaluation |
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a procedure to clean wounds
involves excision of foreign matter and unwanted tissue |
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| a form of cosmetic surgery, in which abrasives are used to improve skin appearance |
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an alternative to dermabrasion
a chemical agent is used to remove the outer epidermal layers to improve skin appearance, treat acne, wrinkles and sun damaged skin |
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dermatoautoplasty
also called an autograft |
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| a surgical procedure involving using the patients own skin as grafts (after it has grown in a media solution) to replace skin that has been extensively damaged over large areas from burns or other injuries |
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dermatoheteroplasty
also called an allograft |
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| a skin graft procedure using a skin graft from a donor |
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| an instrument for cutting thin slices of skin for grafting |
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| a general term for a surgical procedure in which skin is repaired surgically |
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| a chemical agent that softens or smooths the skin |
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| used to treat skin infections such as acne or carbuncles |
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may be used to manage acne
also used to improve appearance for wrinkles and aging skin |
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| ultraviolet light therapy |
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| used to treat some skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis |
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a form of cosmetic plastic surgery
surgical removal of wrinkles |
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| surgical procedures performed for/on the skin (and other structures) to repair following a major injury, correction of a congenital defect or cosmetic improvement |
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| the surgical repair of skin wrinkles |
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| the removal of subcutaneous fat by a device that vacuums |
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the inability to coordinate muscles during a voluntary activity
a sign of a nervous system disorder that is often inherited |
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| a reduction in muscle strength and size due to lack of movement and disuse |
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abnormally slow movement
a clinical sign of an underlying bone, muscle or nervous system disorder |
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the abnormal reduction of calcium in bone
often caused by a hormonal disorder upsetting the calcium balance between the bloodstream and bone
in many patients it can be treated with a combination of hormonal therapy, a diet rich in calcium and vitamin d, and mild exercise |
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difficulty in movement
condition of bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult motion |
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a general symptom of progressive muscle weakness that is inherited
"process of bad, abnormal, painful or difficult development" |
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| the sign of excessive muscle growth or development |
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condition of muscle pain
can be caused by buildup of lactic acid from exercise
chronic forms of myalgia usually suggest an underlying musculoskeletal disease |
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tendon pain
usually indicates minor injury to one or more tendons, often lasting weeks or months
if intense it may indicate tearing of the tendons that requires medical intervention |
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a genetically determined disease that causes dwarfism
involves the abnormal lack of growth of long bones |
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"condition of crooked"
a condition of abnormally stiff joints
may be from arthritis or other disorders |
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| the general disorder resulting in inflammation and degeneration of a joint |
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| a common condition as people age, the joint structures become worn over time and are gradually replaced by bone |
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| an autoimmune disease in which the joint structures become eroded by the action of the body's own white blood cells |
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a joint disease in which the articular cartilage within synovial joints undergoes inflammation, resulting in joint pain during movements
unlike arthritis it's usually a temporary condition caused by a localized infection |
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an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
caused by inflammation of a bursa near the big toe |
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| a calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot |
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inflammation of the wrist (tenosynovitis) that causes pressure against the median nerve, resulting in local pain and restricted movement
often a result of a repetitive stress injury |
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a weakness of the wrist
also known as wrist drop
literally means drooping of the wrist |
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| prolonged, involuntary muscle contractions causing pain wherever they occur |
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| degenerative joint disease |
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a general term describing a disease of the joints in which the cartilage undergoes degeneration
is progressive, becoming worse over time
arthritis is the most common DJD |
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| duchenne muscular dystrophy |
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| a type of muscular dystrophy disease children are born with causing skeletal muscle degeneration, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration |
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| a condition in which the epicondyles (small bony elevations on the humerus near the elbow joint) become inflames, usually due to an injury |
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a disease of unknown origin that produces widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs, face and trunk
"condition of pain of the fibers and muscles"
also known as fibromyalgia syndrome
some evidence that it may be, at least in part, caused by sleep deprivation |
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the clinical term for a break in a bone
the most common types are simple, or closed, in which the fracture is not visible from the skin,
or compound, in which parts of the fractured bone visibly penetrate through the skin to cause bleeding |
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a painful condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of uric acid crystals (which are waste products of protein metabolism) in the joints
mostly affects men, usually happens in the big toe |
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the rupture of an intervertebral disk
causes pressure against spinal nerves or the spinal cord, producing back pain
it's a back injury often caused by a sudden movement or an attempt to lift a heavy object
regarded as the most common musculoskeletal disease |
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| a deformity of the spinal curvature which affects the upper thoracic curve to bend posteriorly, causing an abnormal hump at the upper back |
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| a deformity of the spinal curvature in which the lumbar curve is exaggerated anteriorly |
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| a deformity of the spine in which there is a lateral curvature |
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a congenital disease resulting in excess cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates (growth plates), forming abnormally long limbs and a tall, thin body form
accompanied by deformity of the heart valves resulting in valvular heart disease
some forensic scientists have postulated that Abraham Lincoln may have suffered from this syndrome |
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| inflammation of the meniscus |
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| a crescent-shaped band of cartilage that supports certain joints, such as the knee and shoulder |
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| a disorder of the neuromuscular system characterized by a progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation |
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a malignant tumor associated with the tissue of the red bone marrow
sometimes called multiple myeloma or plasma-cell myeloma
arises when a type of white blood cell, called a plasma cell, undergoes mutations to form a tumor that first appears in red bone marrow |
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a muscle tearing through and protruding through the fascia
caused by injury |
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| local inflammation of a muscle caused by an injury |
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inflammation of bone
a reaction of bone tissue when injured or exposed to infection |
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a disease that results in bone deformities due to a failure of bone remodeling, which is a balance of bone loss and bone deposition
also called paget disease
symptoms include severe bone pain and frequent fractures
recent evidence suggests this disease is inherited but requires a trigger by a virus |
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| a bone cancer arising from connective tissue, usually within the bone itself |
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an inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones
"imperfect bone development"
it's progressive, leading to severe bone pain, skeletal deformities and frequent fractues |
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| a disease resulting in the softening of bones |
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inflammation of the red bone marrow
the usual cause is a bacterial infection |
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| a condition that results in abnormal loss of bone density and results in a loss of posture and flexibility |
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a form of paralysis
a loss of sensation or voluntary movement of the area of the body below the hips, including both legs |
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a form of paralysis
all four limbs are without sensation or voluntary movement |
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"inflammation of many muscles"
an autoimmune disease, the inflammation is the results of the body's own white blood cells attacking muscle tissue |
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a disease in which the bones become softened due to the excessive removal of calcium for other body functions
it's caused by a lack of calcium or vitamin d in the diet
it's a disease of childhood, resulting in bowing of the legs and growth retardation |
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a combination of four muscles and their tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint:
teres minor, supraspinatus, infraspinitus and subscapularis |
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a trauma to the rotator cuff that can tear one or muscles or tendons
can cause local inflammation, pain and joint discomfort |
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| inflammation, or arthritis, of the joints of the vertebra |
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| a tear of the collagen fibers within a ligament |
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similar to a sprain but involving a muscle
usually caused by stretching a muscle beyond it's normal range
may or may not cause a bruise due to the tearing of muscle tissue and capillary damage |
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temporomandibular joint disease
(disorder) |
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a disease that leads to frequent dislocations that make it difficult and painful to move the jaw during speaking and chewing
may be without dislocations of the temporomandibular joint with pain and general disfunction of the muscles |
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| the joint that is the junction of the mandible and the temporal bone |
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| abbreviation of temporomandibular joint disease or disorder |
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inflammation of a tendon
can be caused by a sports injury
a rotator cuff injury can involve tendonitis |
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| a form of tendonitis that also involes inflammation of the synovial membrane surrounding the joint |
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a surgical procedure involving puncture into a joint for aspiration of excess fluids from the synovial cavity of the joint
for example, excess fluid that may be caused by inflammation which may slow the healing process and lead to additional complications |
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| a surgical procedure that involves the breaking of an abnormally stiff joint |
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| the surgical fixation of a joint |
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the printed image on a film of a joint
an injection of contrast media can be used prior to imaging |
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| a procedure that consists of the loosening of abnormal restrictions of a joint such as calcium deposits, bursoliths, etc |
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the surgical repair of a joint
a complete arthroplasty refers to a joint replacement |
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| an endoscopic examination of a joint cavity |
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| the instrument used for an arthroscopy |
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| the term for a surgery in which an arthroscope is used |
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| a surgical incision into the synovial cavity of a joint |
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| a surgery involving the removal of a bursa |
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| the field of therapy that is centered around manipulation of bones and joints, most commonly the vertebral column |
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| a practitioner of chiropractic care |
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surgical excision, or removal, of the cartilage associated with a joint
commonly uses arthroscopy |
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| surgical repair of cartilage associated with a joint |
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| surgery involving removal of a rib |
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| surgical repair of one or more bones of the cranium (skull) |
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| a surgical removal of an intervertebral disk |
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spinal fusion
also called spondylosyndesis |
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| a surgery involving fusion of an area of the spine |
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surgical removal of the part of the vertebra known as the lamina to treat a herniated disk
relieves pressure on the spinal cord |
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| a procedure that measures the strength of a muscle contraction |
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| abbreviation of electromyography |
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| a surgical incision into the connective sheath surrounding a muscle |
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a treatment for a bone fracture that aligns the broken bones to their normal positions
closed fracture reduction is manipulating the bone without surgery
open fracture reduction involves surgery
if the normal healing process is impeded, bone grafting or electrical bone stimulation may be applied to stimulate the healing process |
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| open fracture reduction involving the use of pins, screws, rods or plates |
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| fracture reduction using metal rods and pins attached from outside the skin surface |
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| surgical intervention to repair/promote healing of a torn muscle |
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| a procedure that can be performed during myoplasty in which torn muscle ends are sutured together |
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
a common pharmacological treatment for any condition including inflammation/pain of muscle or bone tissue |
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| the field of medical support involving construction and fitting of orthopedic appliances, such as lifts, artificial limbs and retraction devices to assist a patient |
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| the medical term for an artificial limb |
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the surgical removal, or excision, of bone tissue
performed to remove unwanted bony formations |
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| a procedure in which a bone is broken purposely to correct a defect or an improperly healed fracture |
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| a medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health with an emphasis on body alignment and nutrition |
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osteopath
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a physician trained in osteopathy
or an osteopathic surgeon |
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| the surgical repair of bone |
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| the specialty that focuses on foot care/health |
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acronym for
rest
ice
compresses, compression of the injury
elevation
of the injured area |
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| a surgical procedure involving repair of damage of both muscle and tendon |
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| a surgical procedure for the repair of a tear to the achilles tendon |
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one or more incisions made into a tendon
a tennorrhaphy often includes tenotomy |
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| surgical repair of diseased or damaged vertebrae |
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anterior cruciate ligament
a ligament that stabilizes the knee joint |
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| degenerative joint disease |
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| duchenne muscular dystrophy |
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herniated nucleus pulposus
a herniated intervertebral disk |
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| the seven cervical vertebrae |
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| the twelve thoracic vertebrae |
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| the five lumbar vertebrae |
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the skeletal and muscular systems combined
joints are organs of the musculoskeletal system too as are tendons and ligaments |
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| the muscles and bones work together to support the body and produce body movement |
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| an organ of the body composed mainly of skeletal muscle tissue and connective tissue |
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each bone is an organ, composed mainly of connective tissue receiving blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves. Bones support soft internal organs, store mineral salts including calcium and phosphorus and produce red blood cells within the red bone marrow
they also are an attachment site for muscles |
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| Compact bone, also called cortical bone, dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts, leaving only tiny spaces (lacunae) that contain the osteocytes, or bone cells |
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| a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints |
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| the shaft or central part of a long bone |
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| the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft |
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the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
there are eight cranial bones and fourteen facial skeleton bones |
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| medical term for the collarbone |
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a triangular bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis
below the lumbar vertebrae |
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phalanges
phalanx singular |
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| a bone(s) of the finger or toe |
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| the long bone of the upper leg |
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| the muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder |
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a superficial two headed muscle that is the back part of the lower leg
It runs from its two heads just above the knee to the heel, a two joint muscle |
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| a paired muscle in the superficial layers of the side of the neck. It is one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles. The primary actions of the muscle are rotation of the head to the opposite side and flexion of the neck |
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| a two headed muscle that lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow |
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one of the four quadriceps
situated in the middle of the front of the thigh |
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| the branch of medicine that focuses on diseases of the skeletal and muscular systems |
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an orthopedic physician
a physician specializing in orthopedics |
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a tissue that's part of the cardiovascular system
a vital fluid
also closely associated with the lymphatic system
normally found only in the heart and blood vessels
includes a watery medium, called plasma, which carries within its current two major types of cells: red blood cells and white blood cells
fragments of cells are also present in blood, called platelets
the primary function of the blood is to transport substances throughout the body
substances including oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, enzymes, nutrients and waste materials
also protects from infectious disease and helps regulate body temperature |
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red blood cells
erythrocyte |
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| binds to oxygen for transport and delivery to body tissues |
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white blood cells
leukocyte |
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| any of various nearly colorless cells of the immune system that circulate mainly in the blood and lymph and participate in reactions to invading microorganisms or foreign particles consisting of the b cells, t cells, macrophages, monocytes, granulocytes |
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| protoplasmic bodies in blood that aid in coagulation |
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another bodily fluid substance contained within the lymphatic vessels
lymph carries the components of immunity, such as white blood cells and the products that they use to fight infection
blood and lymph are intertwined because lymph is formed from blood during capillary exchange and rejoins the bloodstream later
both lymph and blood are involved in the fight against infections because both carry white blood cells, or leukocytes
the primary function of the lymphatic system is protection against infectious disease
it also recycles fluids from the extra cellular environment into the bloodstream
the lymphatic system filters and recycles fluid into the bloodstrem
a lymphatic disease can spread quickly to distant areas of the body
metastasizing cancer cells often use the low pressure system of the lymph to travel from one area of the body to another |
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| a type of white blood cell |
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| a vessel that carries lymph |
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| a gland that is part of the lymphatic system |
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small oval bodies of the lymphatic system, distributed along the lymphatic vessels, that are clustered in the armpits, groin, neck, chest and abdomen
they act as filters with an internal honeycomb of connective tissue that is filled with macrophages and lymphocytes that collect and destroy bacteria, viruses and foreign matter from lymph |
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| the general field of medicine focusing on blood related disease |
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| a physician specializing in hematology |
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| an uncontrolled growth of microorganisms in a host |
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| the field of medicine that specializes in infectious disease |
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| subspecialties in the field of infectious disease or immunology |
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| the presence of RBC of uneual size in a sample of blood |
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| the presence of bacteria in a sample of blood a sign of infection |
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| abnormally reduced number of RBC in a sample of blood |
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| the rupture of the red blood cell membrane caused by a blood transfusion of incompatible blood to the recipient |
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| the abnormal loss of blood from circulation from trauma or illness |
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an abnormally reduced number of WBC
also called leukocytopenia |
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| the presence of abnormally large RBC in a sample of blood |
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an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells in the blood resulting from a genetic mutation within cells of the red bone marrow
may also be called erythrocytosis |
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| abnormal enlargement of the spleen |
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an abnormally reduced number of platelets
also called thrombocytopenia |
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| the presence of toxins in the bloodstream |
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the acronym for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
a disease caused by the virus HIV, which disables the immune response by destroying important white blood cells known as helper T cells
the loss of immune function allows opportunistic diseases to proliferate |
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the body's immune response to allergens, which are foreign substances that produce a reaction including immediate inflammation
may strike in different forms of symptoms |
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| an allergic reaction that involves the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and throat |
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| an allergic reaction which affects the skin where it has been in physical contact with the allergen |
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a serious, rapid onset allergic reaction that includes rapid inflammation, constriction of the trachea, throat and/or tongue swelling (which can prevent or restrict breathing), systemic vasodilation, bronchospasms, hives, itching, swelling, angioedema, flushing, skin may become blue tinged (cyanosis), afflicted may complain of a burning feeling, may be accompanied with vomiting, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, stridor and spasms of the GI tract
a life threatening medical emergency |
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the reduced ability of RBC to deliver oxygen to tissues
may be the result of a reduced number of normal circulating RBC or a reduction in the amount of the oxygen-binding protein in RBC called hemoglobin |
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| anemia resulting from red bone marrow failing to produce sufficient numbers of normal blood cells |
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| anemia caused by lack of available iron, resulting in the body's inability to make adequate amounts of hemoglobin |
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| anemia in which the hemoglobin is defective within cells resulting in misshaped RBC that cause obstructions in blood vessels |
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| anemia caused by a failure to acquire vitamin B12 into the bloodstream for its delivery to red bone marrow, which requires it in order to produce new RBC |
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a bacterial disease that can become fatal
bacteria produces spores
infection leads to lesions on the skin and in the lungs |
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a disease caused by a person's own immune response attacking otherwise healthy tissues
examples are rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis |
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| a lethal form of food-borne illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum |
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| a disease that is capable of transmission from one person to another |
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an infectious disease resulting in acute inflammation of mucous membranes, primarily in the mouth and throat
characterized by the formation of an obstructive, leatherlike membrane in throat
rare now due to a vaccine that has been widely administered to children since the 1960's |
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| the clinical term for any abnormal condition of the blood |
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the leakage of fluid from the bloodstream into the interstitial space between cells causing swelling
is one aspect of inflammation |
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| a fungal infection that spreads through the body by way of the bloodstream |
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a mass of blood outside blood vessels and confined within an organ or space within the body, usually in a clotted form
commonly known as a bruise or a contusion when it's visible through the skin
usually the result of injury of disease |
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| a general term for a disease that affects hemoglobin within RBC |
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| an inherited bleeding disorder that results from defective or missing blood-clotting proteins that are necessary components in the coagulation process |
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| an infectious disease that causes internal bleeding or internal hemorrhage and high fever |
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| a condition that is caused by a medical treatment |
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| a disease that develops without a known or apparent cause |
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a condition resulting from a defective immune response
a patient suffering from an immunodeficiency is described as immunocomprimised |
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| a reduction of an immune response that may be caused by disease or by the use of chemical, pharmacological or immunologic agents |
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| the combination of two blood types that results in the destruction of RBC |
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the physiological process that serves as the body's initial response to injury and many forms of illness involves the swelling of body tissues
the swelling results from the movement of plasma from capillaries into the extracellular space to produce edema, or fluid accumulation in tissue
the common symptoms of edema include swelling, redness, heat and pain |
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a viral disease characterized by fever and acute inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes
commonly called the flu
highly contagious and capable of mutating |
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| a form of cancer that originates from cells within the blood-forming tissue of the red marrow |
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| inflammation of the lymph nodes |
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the general term for a form of cancer that begins in a type of WBC called a lymphocyte
two main categories: hodgkin lymphoma and non-hodgkin lymphoma |
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a disease caused by a parasitic protozoan that infects red blood cells and the liver
the symptoms of malaria include periodic flare-ups of high fever |
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an acute viral disease that often begins as a fever, followed by the development of a skin rash containing numerous vesicles and often accompanied by a general inflammation of the respiratory tract
a clinical symptom is rubeola
prior to the availability of a widely distributed vaccine, measles killed thousands of children and adults each year in the united states |
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a viral disease characterized by enlarged lymph nodes, throat pain, pharyngitis, fever and fatigue
also called infectious mononucleosis
caused by the epstein-barr virus |
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| the death of one or more cells or a portion of a tissue or organ |
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| an infectious disease that is contracted during a hospital stay |
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| any infectious disease that is widespread and causes extensive mortality |
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a viral infection that's spread from the saliva of an infected animal, usually by way of bite
the virus acts on the central nervous system |
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| a systemwide disease caused by the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the circulating blood |
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| a viral disease caused by the variola virus that was the scourge of the human population prior to its eradication in 1975 |
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| the presence of the bacteria staphylococcus in the blood |
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| the presence of the bacterium streptococcus in the blood |
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| a disease caused by a powerful neurotoxin released by the common bacterium clostridium tetani |
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| a tumor originating in the thymus gland |
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| therapeutic treatment involving the use of a substance with known toxicity to bacteria |
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a chemical agent that delays or prevents the clotting process
often administered to reduce the likelihood of clot formation after surgery |
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| a pharmacological therapy that's useful in battling a class of viruses that tend to mutate quickly, called retroviruses |
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| the process in which pathogens are rendered less virulent, or infectious, prior to their incorporation into a vaccine preparation |
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a tranfusion of blood donated by a patient for their personal use
a common procedure before a surgery to avoid potential incompatibility or contamination of blood |
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| a test or series of tests on a sample of plasma to measure the levels of its composition, including glucose, albumin, triglycerides, pH, cholesterol and electrolytes |
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| a clinical test to determine infection in the blood |
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| the introduction of blood, blood products, or a blood substitute into a patient's circulation to restore blood volume to a normal level |
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| the donation of blood from a person other than the patient themselves |
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a common procedure to treat leukemia, or injury resulting from radiation therapy or chemotherapy
it involves removal of a sample from a compatible donor, usually from the red marrow in the pelvis, and its innoculation into the patients red marrow |
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| a timed blood test to determine the time required for a blood clot to form |
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a common laboratory test that evaluates a sample of blood to provide diagnostic information about a patients general health
includes testing for hematocrit, hemoglobin, red blood count, white blood count and sometimes a platelet count |
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| abbreviation for complete blood count |
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| a microscopic count of the number of each type of WBC in a sample of blood |
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a procedure included in a CBC that measures the percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood
obtained by centrifuging a sample of blood to separate the cells from plasma |
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| abbreviation for hematocrit |
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| a procedure included in a complete blood count that measures the level of hemoglobin in RBC |
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| abbreviation for hemoglobin |
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| the stoppage of bleeding is a physiological process known as hemostasis |
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| a treatment that establishes immunity against a particular foreign substance that may otherwise cause disease |
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| the science concerned with immunity and allergy |
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| the treatment of infectious disease and certain cancers by the administration of pharmacological agents, such as serum, gamma globin, treated antibodies and suppressive drugs |
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| a lab procedure that calculates the number of platelets in a known volume of blood |
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| the surgical removal of one or more lymph nodes |
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| any treatment that tends to prevent the onset of an infection or other type of disease |
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| a lab test included in a complete blood count that measures the number of red blood cells within a given volume of blood |
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| red blood count or red blood cell |
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the surgical removal of the spleen
necessary if it's ruptured which may occur from a physical injury to the left side of trunk |
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| a treatment that's performed to dissolve an unwanted blood clot |
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| the inoculation of a foreign substance that has reduced virulence, or a reduced ability to cause infection, as a means of providing a cure or prophylaxis |
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| the preparation that's used in a vaccination |
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| human immunodeficiency virus |
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| methicillin-resistant staphylcoccus aureus |
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| partial thromboplastin time |
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| white blood cell or white blood count |
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| an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients (such as amino acids and electrolytes), oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, blood cells to and from the cells of the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH and maintain homeostasis |
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| a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system |
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| the part of the circulatory system and microcirculation that transports blood throughout the body |
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a small blood vessel from 5 to 10 micrometers in diameter and having a wall one endothelial cell thick
the smallest blood vessels |
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a blood vessel that takes blood away from the heart to all parts of the body
most arteries carry oxygenated blood |
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| Veins are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart |
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| The aorta is the main artery in the human body |
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| right ventricle/left ventricle |
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| A ventricle is one of two large chambers in the heart that collect and expel blood received from an atrium towards the peripheral beds within the body and lungs |
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| A ventricle is one of two large chambers in the heart that collect and expel blood received from an atrium |
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| Blood flow ensures the transportation of nutrients, hormones, metabolic wastes, O2 and CO2 throughout the body to maintain cell-level metabolism, the regulation of the pH, osmotic pressure and temperature of the whole body, and the protection from microbial and mechanical harms |
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| the medical specialty that deals with heart disease |
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| a physician who specializes in caardiology |
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| of or pertaining to the cardiovascular system |
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| chest pain caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart |
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| abnormal muscular contractions, or spasms, of the smooth vessels forming vessel walls |
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| narrowing of a blood vessel causing a reduction of blood flow to the part of the body at the receiving end of the narrowed vessel |
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| a loss of the normal rhythm of the heart |
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| an abnormally slow heart rate |
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| the most common term for chest pain |
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| a symptom or sign that originates from the heart |
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a symptom in which a blue tinge is seen in the skin and mucous membranes
caused by an oxygen deficiency in tissues
and is a common sign of respiratory failure often caused by cardiovascular disease |
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| a symptom of pounding, racing or skipping of the heartbeat |
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a temporary loss of consciousness and posture
commonly known as fainting
it's a result of a temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain |
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an abnormal bulging of an arterial wall
the bursting of a large aneurysm is usually life threatening, resulting in massive hemorrhage |
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| inflammation of the heart and blood vessels |
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a tumor arising from a blood vessel
a benign clump of endothelium forming a mass
in some cases the mass can obstruct the blood vessel |
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aortic insufficiency or
aortic regurgitation |
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failure of the aortic valve of preventing blood from returning to the left ventricle
from a failure to close completely |
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| a narrowing of the aortic valve |
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| inflammation of the aorta |
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| a general term for a disease of an artery |
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a condition of hardened arteries or artery
a thickened artery that has lost elasticity
if coronary arteries supplying the heart are damaged by this disease the condition is called arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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| a specific form of arteriosclerosis in which one or more fatty plaques form along the inner walls of arteries |
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| a general condition present at birth that centers on a malfunction of the heart |
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| a form of congenital heart disease where the infants heart allows blood to move between the two atria because of a small opening in the wall separating them |
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| abnormally enlarged or dilated atria |
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an injury to the atrioventricular node which normally receives impulses from the sinoatrial node and transmits then to the ventricles to stimulate ventricular contraction is called an atrioventricular block
usually caused by myocardial infarction |
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| the cessation of heart activity |
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| acute compression of the heart due to accumulation of fluid within the pericardial cavity |
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| abnormal enlargement of the heart |
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| a general term for a disease of the myocardium |
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| an inflammation of the valves of the heart |
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| a congenital heart disease affecting the infants aorta |
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congestive heart failure or
left ventricular failure |
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a chronic form of heart disease characterized by the failure of the left ventricle to pump enough blood to supply systemic tissues
it makes the heart work harder, resulting in cardiomegaly, pulmonary congestion, and reduced left ventricular function that eventually leads to cardiac arrest
the primary symptoms include shortness of breath and fatigue |
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cor pulmonale or
right ventricular failure |
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a chronic enlargement of the right ventricle resulting from congestion of the pulmonary circulation
a french word that literally means
"heart lung" |
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| a general term for a disease that affects the coronary arteries supplying the heart |
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occlusion is a general term that means blockage
coronary occlusion is a blockage within a coronary artery, resulting in a reduced blood flow to an area of the heart muscle |
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| a blockage or occlusion that forms when a blood clot or other foreign particle moves through the circulation |
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| inflammation of the endocardium |
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| the thin membrane lining the inside walls of the heart chambers |
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| a condition of uncoordinated, rapid contractions of the muscle forming the ventricles or atria |
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| a block or delay of the normal electrical conduction of the heart |
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| an abnormal sound heard during ascultation of the heart |
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| the presence of dilated, or varicose, veins in the anal region |
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| persistently high blood pressure |
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| hypertension in which the condition is not traceable to a single cause |
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| hypertension caused by the effects of another disease |
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| abnormally low blood pressure |
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| abnormally low flow of blood to the tissues |
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death of a portion of the myocardium
commonly called a heart attack |
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| inflammation of the myocardium of the heart |
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| a congenital condition characterized by an opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta at birth due to a failure of the fetal vessel, called the ductus arteriosus, to close |
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| inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart |
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| simultaneous inflammation of many arteries |
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| a bacterial infection of the blood stream |
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a severe congenital disease in which four defects associated with the heart are present at birth
the four defects are pulmonary stenosis, ventricular septal defect, incorrect position of the aorta andright ventricular hypertrophy |
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| the presence of stationary blood clots within one or more blood vessels |
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varicosis or
varicose vein |
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Definition
| an abnormally dilated vein |
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| ventricular septal defect |
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Definition
| a congenital disease in which an opening in the septum separating the right and left ventricles is present at birth |
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| a diagnostic procedure that includes x-ray, mri or ct scan images of a blood vessel after injection of a contrast medium |
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| the image resulting from angiography |
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| cardiac or coronary angiogram |
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Definition
| an angiogram focused on the heart |
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| the surgical repair of a blood vessel |
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| the use of an endoscope to observe a diseased blood vessel and to assess any lesions |
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| a surgical procedure that involves creation of an opening into a blood vessel |
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| a surgical incision into a blood vessel |
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| a procedure that obtains an x-ray, mri or ct scan image of the aorta |
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| a procedure that obtains an image of an artery |
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| the image provided by arteriography |
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| an incision into an artery |
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| surgical repair of an injured artery |
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| the suturing of an opening in an artery |
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| insertion of a narrow flexible tube, called a catheter, through a blood vessel leading into the heart |
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| a battery powered device that's implanted under the skin and wired to the inner wall of the heart to help control abnormal heart rhythms |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Definition
an emergency procedure that's used to maintain some blood flow to vital organs until the heart can be restarted
if the restoration of breathing is also needed, artificial respiration may also be included |
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| coronary artery bypass graft |
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Definition
| a surgical procedure that involves removing a blood vessel from another part of the body and inserting it into the coronary circulation |
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| an artificial, metallic scaffold that's used to support an injured blood vessel, compress an artherosclerotic plaque, or anchor a surgical implant or graft |
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an electric charge that may be applied to the chest wall to stop the heart conduction system momentarily, then restart it with a more normal heart rhythm
in most cases an automated external defibrillator is used |
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| implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
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Definition
| a defibrillator device that's smaller and can be implanted under the skin with electrodes terminating directly on the heart |
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| an ultrasound that evaluates blood flow through a blood vessel |
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| an ultrasound of the heart to observe heart structures in an effort to evaluate heart function |
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| a procedure in which electrodes are pasted to the skin of the chest to detect and record the electrical events of the heart conduction system |
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| the record or image produced by electrocardiography |
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stress electrocardiography or
treadmill stress test |
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Definition
| electrocardiography when measured during physical activity using a treadmill or stationary bicycle |
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Definition
| the surgical removal of a floating blood clot, or embolus |
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Definition
| the removal of the inner lining of an artery to remove a fatty plaque |
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Definition
a portable electrocardiograph
may be worn by the patient to monitor electrical activity of the heart over 24 hour periods |
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Definition
| a drug that's commonly used as an emergency vasodilator as a treatment for severe angina pectoris or myocardial infarction |
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Definition
| surgical removal of a vein |
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phlebotomy or
venipuncture |
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Definition
| a puncture into a vein to remove blood for sampling or donation |
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Definition
| a healthcare professional who performs phlebotomy |
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Term
| positron emission tomography scan |
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Definition
a noninvasive procedure that provides blood flow images
PET scan
combined with radioactive isotope labeling may be used to produce images of the heart to reveal functional defects |
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Definition
| a common procedure that measures arterial blood pressure |
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Definition
| a device used for sphygmomanometry |
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Definition
| treatments to dissolve unwanted blood clots |
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Definition
| the surgical repair of a heart valve |
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Definition
| automated external defibrillator |
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| arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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Definition
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Definition
| coronary artery bypass graft |
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Definition
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitaion |
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Definition
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Definition
| implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
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| positron emission tomography |
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| ventricular septal defect |
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Definition
brings oxygen into the bloodstream, through which it's transported to all body cells
also removes the waste product, carbon dioxide, from the blood and channels it outside the body |
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Definition
| the process of providing cells with oxygen |
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Definition
a series of chambers and tubes
including the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx |
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Definition
| the lower portion of the respiratory system consisting of the trachea in the neck and chest, the bronchial tree, which branches extensively throughout the lungs, the tiny air sacs within the lungs known as alveoli and the lungs themselves |
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Definition
| a small air sac in the lungs, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood |
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Definition
| a gas in air that's necessary to maintain life |
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Definition
| a gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in the tissues, is cleared from the tissues by the blood within the veins, is carried by the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, and removed from the body via the lungs in the exhaled air |
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| either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection |
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Definition
| the flap that covers the trachea during swallowing, so that food does not enter the lungs |
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Definition
the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck
the thyroid secretes several hormones, collectively called thyroid hormones t
he main hormone is thyroxine, also called T4
thyroid hormones act throughout the body, influencing metabolism, growth and development, and body temperature |
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Definition
| the part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the esophagus and the larynx, or the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs |
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Definition
| a cartilaginous tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air |
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Definition
| the primary organs of the respiratory system |
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Definition
a bronchus, is a passage of airway in the respiratory system that conducts air into the lungs
the first bronchi to branch from the trachea are the right main bronchus and the left main bronchus |
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Definition
| the medical specialty dealing with diseases of the respiratory tract |
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Definition
| a physician specializing in pulmonary medicine |
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Term
ear, nose and throat or
otorhinolaryngology or
otolaryngology |
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Definition
| the subspecialty within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck |
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Definition
a physician specializing in otorhinolaryngology
or otolaryngology |
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Definition
| a healthcare professional trained in the operation of equipment used to diagnose or treat breathing problems |
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| longer than normal pause between breaths |
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Definition
| a common form of apnea, in which one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths occur while sleeping |
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Definition
| abnormal slowing of the breathing rhythm |
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Definition
| a narrowing of the airway caused by contraction of the smooth muscles in the walls of the tiny tubes known as bronchioles within the lungs |
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Term
| cheyne-stokes respiration |
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Definition
a repeated pattern of distressed breathing marked by a gradual increase of deep breathing, followed by shallow breathing and apnea
it's a sign of brain dysfunction or congestive heart failure |
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Definition
| the symptom of a hoarse voice |
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Definition
| the symptom of difficult breathing, usually caused by a respiratory disease or cardiac disorder |
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Definition
| clinical term for a nosebleed |
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Definition
| the symptom of coughing up and spitting out blood |
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Term
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Definition
| the pooling of blood within the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs |
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Definition
| excessive levels of carbon dioxide in the blood |
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Term
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Definition
| abnormally low carbon dioxide levels in the blood |
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Definition
| the sign of abnormally deep breathing or abnormally high rate of breathing |
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Definition
| abnormally shallow breathing |
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Definition
| a reduced breathing rhythm that fails to meet the body's gas exchange demands |
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Definition
| the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary |
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Definition
| abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood |
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Term
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Definition
| the sign of abnormally low levels of oxygen throughout the body |
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Definition
| the closure of the glottis due to muscular contractions of the throat |
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Definition
| the limited ability to breath when lying down and becomes relieved when sitting upright |
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Definition
| a sudden onset of symptomatic sharp pain or a convulsion |
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Definition
| an expectorated (coughed out from the lungs) matter containing mucus, inhaled particulates and sometimes pus or blood |
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Term
thoracalgia or
thoracodynia |
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Definition
| the symptom of pain in the chest region |
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Term
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Definition
| the absence of respiratory ventilation, or suffocation |
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Definition
a condition of the lungs that's characterized by widespread narrowing of the bronchioles and formation of mucous plugs
symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain and frequent coughing, the frequency of which varies with every patient
it's regarded as an inflammatory response to an allergenic substance by the lungs |
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Term
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Definition
| asthma complicated with bronchitis |
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Term
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Definition
trauma or disease disabling the protective mechanism of the alveoli to retain a small amount of air at all times, which prevents them from collapsing
when most or all of the alveoli in a lung collapse, the condition is commonly called collapsed lung |
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Definition
| chronic, abnormal dilation of the bronchi |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
can be caused by an infection, smoking and/or allergies |
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Term
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Definition
an aggressive form of cancer arising from cells within the bronchi
a form of lung cancer |
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Definition
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Term
bronchopneumonia or
lobar pneumonia |
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Definition
an acute inflammatory disease involving the bronchioles and the alveoli
usually caused by a bacterial infection that involves the bronchi and the soft tissue of the lungs, causing the alveoli to fill with fluid, leading to a loss of air space |
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Term
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Definition
a reduced flow of air to and from the alveoli as a result of chronic bronchitis and emphysema appearing simultaneously
a progressive disease that makes breathing very difficult and is primarily caused by smoking tobacco products |
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Term
coccidioidomycosis or
valley fever |
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Definition
| a fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract, which often spread to the lungs and other organs |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell |
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Term
croup or clinically
laryngotracheobronchitis |
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Definition
an infectious illness of the larynx, especially in young children, causing respiratory difficulty
the cough resembles the bark of a dog or seal |
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Term
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Definition
| a severe hereditary disease that's characterized by excessive mucus production in the respiratory tract, digestive tract and elsewhere |
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Term
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Definition
| a chronic lung disease characterized by the symptoms of dyspnea, a chronic cough, formation of a barrel chest due to labored breathing and a gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxia |
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Definition
| inflammation of the epiglottis |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the larynx |
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Term
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Definition
| a form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria legionella pneumophila |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the nose and pharynx |
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Term
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Definition
| an acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi that produces spasmodic coughing |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the pharynx |
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Definition
| fluid leaked into the pleural cavity |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the pleural membranes |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the lungs when caused by the chronic inhalation of fine particles |
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Term
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Definition
inflammation of soft lung tissue that results in the formation of exudate (fluid) within alveoli
usually caused by bacterial, viral or fungal pathogens, which trigger an inflammatory response, although it can be caused by smoke inhalation |
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Term
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Definition
| an inflammatory condition of the lungs that is independent of a particular cause |
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Term
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Definition
| the abnormal presence or air or gas within the pleural cavity |
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Term
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Definition
| the accumulation of fluid within the lungs as a response to infection or injury |
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Term
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Definition
| a blockage caused by an embolus lodged in the pulmonary circulation |
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Term
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Definition
| the presence of pus in the pleural cavity |
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Term
| respiratory distress syndrome |
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Definition
| a severe respiratory disease that's characterized by rapid respiratory failure |
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Term
| neonatal respiratory distress syndrome |
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Definition
| a form of RDS caused by insufficient surfactant in premature neonates |
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Term
| adult (or acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
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Definition
| caused by severe lung infections or injury that result in damage to capillary walls and bronchioles, causing a rapid accumulation of purulent fluid into alveoli and bronchioles that places the patient in immediate danger of "drowning in their own fluids" |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavity |
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Term
| severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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Definition
a severe, rapid-onset viral infection resulting in respiratory distress that includes acute lung inflammation, alveolar damage, and atelectasis
usually caused by a virus |
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Term
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Definition
similar to rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal cavity and also the paranasal sinuses |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of one or more tonsils |
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Term
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Definition
| inflammation of the trachea |
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Term
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Definition
| a narrowing of the trachea |
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Term
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Definition
| infection of the lungs by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis |
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Term
| upper respiratory tract infection |
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Definition
| a generalized infection of the upper respiratory tract |
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Term
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Definition
| a clinical test performed on sputum to identify the presence of bacteria that react to acid |
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Term
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Definition
| surgical removal of the adenoid |
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Term
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Definition
one of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium
they are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula
they may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis |
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Term
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Definition
| a therapeutic drug that inhibits the effects of histamines |
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Term
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Definition
a compound released by certain cells in response to allergens
cause bronchial restriction and blood vessel dilation resulting in edema |
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Term
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Definition
| a clinical test on arterial blood to identify the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide |
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Term
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Definition
| the removal or air, fluid, or foreign bodies with suction |
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Term
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Definition
| a procedure that involves listening to sounds within the body as part of a physical examination, often with the aid of a stethoscope |
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Term
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Definition
| a procedure that uses a bronchodilating agent to relax the smooth muscles of the airways in an effort to stop bronchial constriction |
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Term
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Definition
| the x-ray imaging of the bronchi |
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Term
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Definition
| the x-ray image produced by bronchography |
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Term
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Definition
| a procedure using a modified endoscope to observe the trachea and bronchi |
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Term
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Definition
| diagnostic imaging of the chest by a CT scan |
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Term
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Definition
| an x-ray image of the thoracic cavity |
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Term
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Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
a device that's commonly used to regulate breathing during sleep as a treatment for sleep apnea |
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Term
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Definition
| pertaining to within the trachea |
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Term
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Definition
insertion of a noncollapsible breathing tube into the trachea through the nose or mouth
performed to open the airway of the patient or to keep the airway open |
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Term
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Definition
| a drug that breaks up mucus and promotes the coughing reflex to expel the mucus |
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Term
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Definition
| a postoperative breathing therapy to promote deeper breathing to improve lung expansion |
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Term
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Definition
| a device used for spirometry |
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Term
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Definition
| a small handheld device containing a prescription medication, such as a bronchodilator, that delivers aerosolized medicine for inhalation |
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Term
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Definition
| surgical removal of the larynx |
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Term
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Definition
| an endoscopic diagnostic procedure to visually examine the larynx |
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Term
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Definition
a surgical incision into the larynx and trachea
usually performed to provide a secondary opening for inspiration and expiration, allowing air to bypass the upper respiratory tract |
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Term
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Definition
| surgical removal of a single, or more lobes of a lung |
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Term
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Definition
| a medical treatment to provide supplemental oxygen to patients in respiratory distress |
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Term
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Definition
| a device that pushes air into a patient's airway |
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Term
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Definition
| a device used to convert a liquid medication to a mist and deliver it to the lungs |
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Term
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Definition
| the procedure that measures oxygen levels in the blood |
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Term
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Definition
| the instrument used to perform oximetry |
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Term
pleurocentesis or
thoracentesis or
thoracocentesis |
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Definition
| the surgical puncture and aspiration of fluid from the pleural cavity |
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Term
|
Definition
| surgical removal of a lung |
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Term
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Definition
| a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the blood circulation of the lungs |
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Term
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Definition
| a series of diagnostic tests performed to determine the cause of lung disease by evaluating lung capacity |
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Term
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Definition
| an emergency procedure that's used to restore breathing |
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Term
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Definition
surgical repair of the nose
may or may not be cosmetic |
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Term
|
Definition
| surgical repair of the nasal septum |
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Term
TB skin test or
PPD skin test or
mantoux skin test |
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Definition
| a simple skin test to determine the presence of tuberculosis |
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Term
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Definition
| surgical puncture into the chest cavity, usually for insertion of a drainage or air tube |
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Term
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Definition
| surgical incision into the chest wall |
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Term
|
Definition
| surgical repair of the trachea |
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Term
|
Definition
| surgical creation of an opening into the trachea, usually for the insertion of a breathing tube |
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Term
|
Definition
| a surgical incision into the trachea |
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Term
| ventilation-perfusion scanning |
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Definition
a diagnostic tool that uses nuclear medicine, or the use of radioactive material, to evaluate pulmonary function
can identify pulmonary embolism and pulmonary edema
also called a lung scan |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
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Definition
| neonatal respiratory distress syndrome |
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Term
|
Definition
| non-small cell lung cancer |
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Term
|
Definition
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Term
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Definition
| purified protein derivative |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
|
Definition
| respiratory distress syndrome |
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Term
|
Definition
| severe acute respiratory syndrome |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| upper respiratory infection |
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Term
|
Definition
| ventilation-perfusion scanning |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| systemic lupus erythematosus |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| converts food into a form the body can use for energy, growth and repair |
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Term
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Definition
hollow organs that make up the GI tract are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus
which takes in food, digests it to extract and absorb energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste as feces |
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Term
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Definition
| the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma |
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Term
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Definition
is the part of the throat that is behind the mouth and nasal cavity and above the esophagus and the larynx, or the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs
the pharynx is part of the digestive system and also of the conducting zone of the respiratory system |
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Term
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Definition
| commonly known as the food pipe or gullet (gut), is an organ through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach |
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Term
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Definition
a muscular, hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract
located between the esophagus and the small intestine
it secretes digestive enzymes and gastric acid to aid in food digestion |
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Term
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Definition
a glandular organ in the digestive system
an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, including insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, all of which circulate in the blood
the pancreas is also a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing bicarbonate to neutralize acidity of chyme moving in from the stomach, as well as digestive enzymes that assist digestion and absorption of nutrients in the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids in the chyme
the pancreas is known as a mixed gland |
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Term
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Definition
part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, and is where most of the end absorption of food takes place
the small intestine has three distinct regions – the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
the primary function of the small intestine is the absorption of nutrients and minerals from food, using small finger-like protrusions called villi |
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Definition
also known as the large bowel or colon, is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract and of the digestive system
water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored as feces before being removed by defecation |
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Term
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Definition
a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine
lies beneath the liver
it receives and stores bile, produced by the liver, via the common hepatic duct, and releases it via the common bile duct into the duodenum, where the bile helps in the digestion of fats |
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detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins, and produces biochemicals necessary for digestion
it is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, below the diaphragm
its other roles in metabolism include the regulation of glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells and the production of hormones |
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| a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) and used to break down food |
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is a conic projection from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate, composed of connective tissue containing a number of racemose glands, and some muscular fibers (musculus uvulae)
also contains a large number of serous glands that produce a lot of thin saliva |
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a muscular organ in the mouth that manipulates food for mastication, and is used in the act of swallowing
it is of importance in the digestive system and is the primary organ of taste in the gustatory system
the tongue's upper surface (dorsum) is covered by taste buds housed in numerous lingual papillae
it is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly supplied with nerves and blood vessels
the tongue also serves as a natural means of cleaning the teeth
a major function of the tongue is the enabling of speech |
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| the complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract |
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an accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity that produces an enlarged abdomen
a sign of liver disease, congestive heart failure or irritation to the peritoneum |
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| infrequent or incomplete bowel movements |
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| a frequent discharge of watery fecal matter |
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commonly called indigestion
condition of difficult digestion |
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| the presence of gas or air in the digestive tract |
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gastrodynia or
gastralgia |
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stomach pain
abdominal pain |
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| the clinical term for bad breath |
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| abnormal enlargement of the liver |
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| a yellowish, orange discoloration of the skin, sclera of the eyes and deeper tissues & is a collective sign of liver disease |
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| a symptom of dizziness that includes an urge to vomit |
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a backward flow of material in the GI tract
regurgitation |
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| abnormal levels of fat in the feces |
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| an emotional eating disorder in which the patient avoids food because of a compulsion to become thin in appearance |
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| inflammation of the appendix |
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| a common eating disorder involving repeated gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse |
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| inflammation of the gallbladder |
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| inflammation of the common bile duct |
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| inflammation of the bile duct combined with the presence of stones within the duct |
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| a generalized condition of stones lodged within the gallbladder or bile duct |
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| a chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by the gradual loss of liver cells and their replacement by fat and other forms of connective tissue |
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| a congenital defect in which the bones supporting the roof of the mouth, or hard palate, fail to fuse during fetal development |
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| inflammation of the colon |
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| cancer of the colon and/or rectum |
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crohn disease or
regional ileitis or
regional enteritis |
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| a chronic inflammation of any part of the GI tract, most commonly the ileum of the small intestine, that involves ulcerations, scar tissue formation and thickening adhesions of the organ wall |
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| the presence of diverticula |
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| small pouches formed on the wall of the colon |
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| the condition of inflamed diverticula |
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| an ulcer, or erosion, in the wall of the duodenum |
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| an acute inflammation of the GI tract that's caused by bacteria, protozoa or chemical irritants |
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| inflammation of the small or large intestine |
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| inflammation of the esophagus |
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| ingestion of food contaminated with harmful bacteria causing symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting |
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| abnormal stretching or dilation of the stomach |
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stomach cancer
an aggressive, metastatic cancer |
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| an ulcer, or erosion, in the wall of the stomach |
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| inflammation of the stomach |
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| gastritis also with inflammation of the small intestine |
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| gastroenteritis with involvement of the duodenum |
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| gastroenteritis combined with inflammation of the colon |
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| of or relating to the stomach and to the esophagus |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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| a recurring backflow, or reflux, of stomach contents into the esophagus |
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| the softening of the stomach wall |
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infection by the intestinal protozoa giardia intestinalis or giardia lamblia
produces sypmtoms of diarrhea, cramps, nausea and vomiting |
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| inflammation of the tongue |
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| any disease of the tongue |
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| a viral induced inflammation of the liver |
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(malignant) hepatoma or
hepatocellular carcinoma |
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| a tumor arising from the cells within the liver |
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| an abnormal protrusion through a body wall |
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| inflammatory bowel disease |
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| a general term that includes the conditions ulcerative colitis and crohn disease |
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| infolding of a segment of the small intestine within another segment |
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a chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of large intestinal (bowel) function without clear physical damage
include abdominal pain caused by muscle spasms and flatus |
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| a lack of the enzyme that breaks down lactose, the primary sugar in milk and milk products |
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| a disorder characterized by difficulty absorbing one or more nutrients |
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a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the small intestine
caused by a reaction to gluten, which are various proteins found in wheat and in other grains such as barley and rye |
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| gluten sensitivity enteropathy |
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| a clinical entity induced by the ingestion of gluten leading to intestinal symptoms that improve once the gluten-containing foodstuff is removed from the diet, and celiac disease and wheat allergy have been excluded |
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| inflammation of the pancreas |
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parotitis or
sialoadenitis |
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| inflammation of the salivary gland(s) |
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| a virus that causes the parotid glands to swell |
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| general term for an erosion into the inner wall of an organ along the GI tract |
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| inflammation of the peritoneum |
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| the extensive membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdominopelvic cavity and covers most of its organs |
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| the presence of many polyps |
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| any abnormal mass of tissue that projects inward from the wall of a hollow organ |
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| inflammation of the anus, and usually the rectum as well |
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| a drooping, or prolapse of the rectum |
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| a severe twisting of the intestine that leads to obstruction |
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abdoninocentesis or
paracentesis |
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| a surgical puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid |
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| an agent that reduces the acidity of the stomach cavity |
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| a stronger antacid which inhibits the amount of acid production |
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| a drug that prevents or stops the vomiting reflex |
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| a drug that reduces peristalsis activity in the GI tract, which arrests the muscular spasms involved in diarrhea |
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| an agent used for treating diarrhea usually acting by increasing water absorption in the colon while decreasing spasms |
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| the surgical removal of the appendix |
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a surgical procedure for treating obesity
some forms reduce the volume of the stomach, whereas others bypass the stomach completely |
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| an agent that stimulates strong waves or peristalsis of the colon |
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| the procedure of suturing a lip |
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| the surgical removal of the gallbladder |
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| an x-ray image of the gallbladder |
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| the procedure of producing an x-ray image of the gallbladder |
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| the surgery that involves the removal of one or more obstructive gallstones from the common bile duct |
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| an endoscopic visual inspection of the colon's interior |
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| surgical removal of a segment of the colon |
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surgical creation of an opening into the colon
the opening that is created serves as an artificial anus, usually following the excision of the distal part of the colon |
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the term for a surgically constructed opening
for example as in created by a colostomy |
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| a clinical lab test performed to detect blood in the feces |
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| of or pertaining to feces |
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| digested waste material (typically solid or semi-solid) discharged from the bowels; excrement |
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| surgical removal of part of the stomach, or in extreme cases the entire stomach |
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| a cleansing procedure in which the stomach is irrigated with a prescribed solution |
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| a cleansing procedure in which the colon is irrigated with a prescribed solution |
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| if the unwanted material is a fecal blockage then an enema is used |
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| the process of feeding a patient through a tube inserted into the nose that extends through the esophagus to enter the stomach |
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| endoscopic visual examination of the interior of the GI tract organs |
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| procedure using a specialized endoscope to view the esophagus |
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| procedure using a specialized endoscope to view the stomach |
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| esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| procedure using a specialized endoscope to view/examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum |
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| endoscopy of the sigmoid colon |
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| a common term applied to several diagnostic techniques that provide radiographic examination of the GI tract |
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GI series in which barium is ingested to provide x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum
uses barium shake, barium swallow or barium meal |
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| barium enema is used to produce x-ray images of the lower GI tract |
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| surgical removal of diseased tissue in the gums |
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| surgical removal of hemorrhoids |
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| a surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall and into the ileum of the small intestine |
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| the surgical procedure that involves an incision through the abdominal wall, often from the base of the sternum to the pubic bone |
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an alternative to a laparotomy in which a modified endoscope equipped with a camera and surgical instruments is inserted through the abdominal wall via one or more small incisions
minimally invasive |
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| the instrument used for laparoscopy |
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| the surgical removal of polyps |
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| surgical repair of the pylorus region of the stomach |
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| stool culture and sesitivity |
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| a fecal sample test in which the samples are used to grow microorganisms in culture if a pathogen is a suspected cause of a disease |
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| the surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve in an effort to reduce gastric juice secretion |
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| a cranial nerve that innervates much of the GI tract, providing sensory information to the brain relating to digestion and stimulating peristalsis of GI tract organs |
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| stool culture and sensitivity |
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| esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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| inflammatory bowel disease |
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| a word part that's attached to the end of a word |
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| a word part that's placed before the root to modify its meaning |
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the study of structure of the body
identification of body components |
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| an abnormal condition that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired |
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| parts, anatomy of the body |
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the processes of the body
called systems in physiology |
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| the presence of infection results in the development of infectious disease |
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| a field of medicine that studies disease |
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| a physician who specializes in pathology |
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when body functions fail to maintain homeostasis
a state of the body in which homeostasis has faltered due to any cause |
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| a muscular partition that divides the ventral cavity into an upper and lower cavity |
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| the cavity that's superior to the diaphram |
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| the upper area of the abdominopelvic cavity |
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| part of the abdominopelvic cavity that begins at the iliac crest and continues to the base of the abdominopelvic cavity |
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| part of the dorsal cavity which houses the brain |
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| spinal (vertebral) cavity |
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| part of the dorsal cavity which houses the spinal cord |
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| a second set of abdominal divisions |
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