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03/12/2012

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Term
Oxygenation
Definition
In respiration, the exchange of gases in the alveolar-capillary beds
Term
Ventilation
Definition
In respiration, the process by which air moves through the respiratory tract
Term
Cilia
Definition
A motile extension of a cell surface, of certain epithelial cells, containing nine longitudinal double microtubules arranged in a peripheral ring, together with a central pair
Term
Phrenic Nerve
Definition
Motor nerve of the diaphragm
Term
Barrel Chest
Definition
A chest with increased anteroposterior diameter, seen in emphysema
Term
Pectus Excavatum
Definition
Condition in which the chest is abnormally depressed; also called funnel chest
Term
Pectus Carinatum
Definition
Condition in which the chest is abnormally prominent; also called pigeon chest
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in breathing, labored breathing, or shortness of breath; causes include certain heart conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety
Term
Tachypnea
Definition
Rapid breathing; <24 breaths/minute
Term
Hyperpnea or Hyperventilation
Definition
Rapid breathing with very large breaths; >24 breaths/minute
Term
Orthopnea
Definition
Shortness of breath while lying down
Term
Kussamaul Breathing
Definition
Deep, rapid, sighing breaths characterized by diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
Apnea
Definition
Absence of spontaneous respiration
Term
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
Definition
Breathing pattern characterized by periods of apnea
Term
Tactile Fremitus
Definition
Vibration palpated with the hand on the chest during vocal fremitus
Term
Percussion
Definition
Process of assessing sounds transmitted through the organs and cavities of the body
A) Direct: involves lightly striking the chest with the ulnar aspect of the fist
B) Indirect: involves the finger of the one hand acting as the hammer, striking the finger of the other hand that is resting on the area of the chest being percussed
Term
Auscultation
Definition
A technique used to listen to the sounds of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and other internal organs; most commonly done with stethoscope
Term
Stethoscope Bell
Definition
Used to hear low-pitched sounds
Term
Stethoscope Diaphragm
Definition
Used to hear high-pitched sounds
Term
Normal Breath Sounds
Definition
Normal breath sounds include: bronchial, bronchiovesicular, and vesicular breath sounds
Term
Bronchial Breath Sounds
Definition
Predominantly expiratory sound that is loud and high-pitched
Term
Bronchivesicular Breath Sounds
Definition
Medium pitch and moderate intensity; inspiratory and expiratory phases are equal
Term
Vesicular Breath Sounds
Definition
Soft sounds, low-pitched noises; involves mostly inpiration
Term
Parenchyma
Definition
Functional tissue or cells of an organ
Term
Adventitious Breath Sounds
Definition
abnormal breath sounds superimposed over normal breath sounds; crackles, rhonchi, wheezes, and pleural friction rubs
Term
Rhonchi
Definition
low-pitched, sonorous wheeze
Term
Wheeze
Definition
adventitious breath sound, pronounced during expiration; can be high-pitched, musical noises in smaller airways or low-pitched in larger airways
Term
Bronchial
Definition
loud, high-pitched breath sounds; expiration
Term
Rub
Definition
friction encountered in moving one body part over another
Term
Crackles
Definition
adventitious breath sound that occurs as a result of disruption of airflow in the smaller airways, usually by fluid; also known as rales
Term
Stridor
Definition
high-pitched sound caused by obstruction in the larynx or trachea
Term
Croup
Definition
acute viral infection of the upper and lower respiratory tract
Term
Bronchophony
Definition
increased intensity and clarity of vocal resonance due to increased density of lung tissue
Term
Egophony
Definition
altered voice sound in a patient with pleural effusion
Term
Hemoptysis
Definition
productive cough of sputum that may contain blood
Term
Spirometry
Definition
making pulmonary measurements with a spirometer
Term
Peak Flow Meter
Definition
a portable device for measuring and displaying the highest level of expiratory flow produced by a patient
Term
Refractory Period of Exercise Induced Asthma
Definition
Term
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Definition
condition characterized by decreased capacity of the lungs to perform inspiratory and expiratory functions
Term
Atelectasis
Definition
Reduction or absence of air in part or all of a lung, with resulting loss of lung volume
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
diagnosis given to any condition that results in inflammation of the lung parenchyma
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
inflammation of the lining of the lungs
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
presence of air or gas in the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse
Term
Spirometer
Definition
a gasometer used for measuring respiratory gases
Term
Flail Chest
Definition
flapping chest wall; condition in which three or more consecutive ribs on the same side of the chest have been fractured in at least two places, with resulting instability of the chest wall
Term
Emphysema
Definition
an abnormal condition of the pulmonary system characterized by overinflation of the alveoli and destructive changes in the alveolar wall
Term
Asthma
Definition
an inflammatory disease of the lungs characterized by reversible inflammation and narrowing of the airway
Term
Exercise Induced Bronchospasm
Definition
airway hyperactivity
Term
Bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes
Term
Sinusitis
Definition
acute or chronic inflammation of the sinus with or without purulent drainage
Term
Hemothorax
Definition
collection of blood in the pleural cavity of the thorax
Term
Tension Pneumothorax
Definition
the accumulation of air pressure under the pleural cavity
Term
Retractions
Definition
a shrinking, drawing back, or pulling apart
Term
Thoracentesis
Definition
surgical procedure that perforates the chest wall or pleural space to aspirate fluid for diagnosis or treatment purposes
Term
Influenze
Definition
acute infectious respiratory disease
Term
Rhinovirus
Definition
ribonucleic acid-based virus that causes acute respiratory illness
Term
Adenovirus
Definition
medium-sized virus that can cause an upper respiratory infection as well as gastrointestinal infection
Term
Tuberculosis
Definition
chronic granulomatous infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of infected droplets that usually affect the lungs
Term
Chemoprophylaxis
Definition
antimicrobial medication that prevents the spread of pathogens from one area of the body to another
Term
Bleb and Bulla
Definition
-Bleb: accumulation of fluid under the skin
-Bulla: blister of skin or tissue greater than 1cm in diameter and containing serous fluid
Term
Adventitious
Definition
an accidental or arbitrary action; occurring in an inappropriate place
Term
Afebrile
Definition
without fever
Term
Biopsy
Definition
the removal and examination of tissue from a living body
Term
Comorbid
Definition
two or more medical conditions that exist at the same time and may be unrelated
Term
Constitutional
Definition
relating to the body as a whole
Term
Erythema
Definition
redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membrane resulting from dilation of the superficial capillaries
Term
Febrile
Definition
having a fever
Term
Malaise
Definition
a general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness; often the first symptom of an illness or infection
Term
Morbidity
Definition
consequence of a given illness
Term
Mortality
Definition
death from a particular illness or disease
Term
Palliative
Definition
therapy designed to relieve the intensity of symptoms and support the patient; does not produce a cure
Term
Prodromal
Definition
pertaining to early symptoms that indicate the onset of a disease
Term
Purulent
Definition
containing or producing pus
Term
Sequelae
Definition
a condition(s) occurring as a consequence of a given illness or disease
Term
Suppurative
Definition
forming pus; purulent
Term
Pathology
Definition
the medical science, and special practice, concerned with all aspects of disease but with special reference to the essential nature, causes, and developments of abnormal conditions, as well as the structural and functional changes that result from the disease processes
Term
Pathogenesis
Definition
the pathologic, physiologic, or biochemical mechanism resulting in the development of a disease or morbid process
Term
Etiology
Definition
study of the causes or origins of disease
Term
Sign
Definition
objective evidence of a disease
Term
Symptom
Definition
subjective sensations of the patient
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of a disease
Term
Prognosis
Definition
prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disease
Term
Pallor
Definition
paleness of the skin
Term
Syncope
Definition
a brief loss of consciousness, typically caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain; fainting
Term
Turgidity
Definition
swollen or distended
Term
Vital Signs
Definition
-Heart Rate:60-100 bpm
-Blood Pressure: 115/75
-Respiration: 12-20 breathes per minute
-Temperature: 98.6 degrees F
Term
Percussion
Definition
a diagnostic procedure designed to determine the density of a part by the sound produced by tapping the surface with the finger or a plessor; performed primarily over the chest to determine presence of normal air content in the lungs and over the abdomen to evaluate air in the loops of intestine
Term
Palpation
Definition
touching, feeling, or perceiving by the sensation of touch
Term
Auscultation
Definition
a technique used to listen to the sounds of the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and other internal organs; most commonly done with a stethoscope
Term
Bradycardia
Definition
a resting heart rate of 60 bpm or less
Term
Tachycardia
Definition
a resting heart rate of 100 bpm or greater
Term
Contralateral
Definition
opposite side
Term
Ipsilateral
Definition
same side
Term
Diagnostic Imaging
Definition
the use of radiographic, sonographic, and other technologies to create a graphic depiction of the body part(s) in question
Term
Diagnostic Testing
Definition
testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease
Term
Fluoroscopy
Definition
An x-ray procedure that produces immediate images and motion of a screen
Term
Pharamcodynamics
Definition
the study of the action of drugs on living organisms
Term
Pharmacotherapeutics
Definition
the study of the therapeutic uses and effects of drugs
Term
Pharmacokinetics
Definition
the study of the bodily absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs
Term
Absorption
Definition
to take up especially by capillary, osmotic, solvent, or chemical action
Term
Distribution
Definition
the pattern of branching and termination of a ramifying anatomical structure
Term
Hydrophilicity
Definition
have a strong affinity for water
Term
Lipophilicity
Definition
have a strong affinity for lipids
Term
Metabolism
Definition
the chemical changes in living cells by which energy is provided for vital processes and activities and new material is assimilated
Term
Elimination
Definition
The act of discharging or excreting waste products or foreign substances from the body
Term
Half-Life
Definition
time for half of the drug to be absorbed
Term
Enteral Administration
Definition
-Sublingual: rich blood supply under the tongue allows for quick absorption
-Rectal: slowest route, last resort because oral is unavailable
-Oral: easiest route
Term
Parenteral Administration
Definition
-Injection/IV: direct route to administer the drug
-Inhalation: absorbed by the mucous membranes
-Topical/Transdermal: can be fast or slow
Term
Iontophoresis
Definition
the introduction of an ionized substance (as a drug) through intact skin by the application of a direct electric current
Term
Phonophoresis
Definition
introduction of anti-inflammatory drugs through the skin by the use of ultrasound
Term
Agonist Drugs
Definition
a chemical substance (as a drug) capable of combining with a receptor on a cell and initiating the same reaction or activity typically produced by the binding of an endogenous substance
Term
Antagonist Drugs
Definition
a chemical that acts within the body to reduce the physiological activity of another chemical substance
Term
Corticosteroids
Definition
any of various adrenal-cortex steroids (as corticosterone, cortisone, and aldosterone) that are divided on the basis of their major biological activity intoglucorticoids and mineralocorticoids
Term
Prothrombin Time
Definition
the time required for a particular specimen or prothrombin to induce blood-plasma clotting under standardized conditions in comparison with a time of between 11.5 and 12 seconds for normal human blood
Term
Narcotic Analgesics
Definition
any drug derived from opium or opiumlike compounds with potent analgesic effects associated with both significant alteration of mood and behavior and potential for dependence and tolerance
Term
Local Anesthetics
Definition
an anesthetic for use on a limited and usually superficial area of the body
Term
Antibiotic
Definition
a substance produced by or a semi-synthetic substance derived from a microorganism and able in dilute solution to inhibit or kill another microorganism
Term
Bactericidal
Definition
destroying bacteria
Term
Bacteriostatic
Definition
causes inhibition of growth of bacteria without destruction
Term
Empirical Therapy
Definition
Term
Antivirals
Definition
drugs to combat virus
Term
Antifungals
Definition
drugs to combat fungus
Term
Bronchodilators
Definition
causing an increase in caliber of a bronchus
Term
Antihistamines
Definition
any of various compounds that oppose the actions of histamine and are used especially for treating allergic reactions (as hay fever), cold symptoms, and motion sickness
Term
Decongestants
Definition
agent that relieves congestion especially of mucous membranes
Term
Hyperemia
Definition
excess blood in body part
Term
Anaphylaxis
Definition
hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting form sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent
Term
Potentiation
Definition
interaction between two or more drugs or agents resulting in a pharmacologic response greater than the sum of individual responses to each drug or agent
Term
Drug Tolerance
Definition
the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance
Term
Phytomedicine
Definition
herbal therapy, use of herbs and plants for their medicinal qualities
Term
Andrenergics
Definition
resembling adrenaline especially in physiological action
Term
Antiemetics
Definition
used to prevent vomiting
Term
Antitussives
Definition
cough suppressant
Term
Expectorants
Definition
an agent that promotes the discharge or expulsion of mucous from the respiratory tract
Term
Sublingual
Definition
administration route under the tongue, enteral
Term
Topical
Definition
designed for or involving application to or action on the surface of a part of the body
Term
Transdermal
Definition
relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
Term
Epidural
Definition
administered outside of the dura mater
Term
Intradermal
Definition
administered between layers of skin
Term
Intramuscular
Definition
administered by entering a muscle
Term
Intravenous
Definition
administered by entering a vein
Term
ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Definition
a drug that promotes vasodilation and decreases sodium and water retention, blood pressure and heart size
Term
Anemia
Definition
a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood, falling below the normal ranges of 12 to 16 g/dl in women and 14 to 17 g/dl in men, resulting from a decrease in red blood cell production, an increase in red blood cell destruction, or loss of blood
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
a localized dilation of a blood vessel, usually due to an acquired or congenital weakness of the wall of the blood vessel
Term
Angina
Definition
pain or pressure in the chest
Term
Aortic Rupture
Definition
a tear in the aorta
Term
Aortic Stenosis
Definition
narrowing of the aortic valve
Term
Arrhythmia
Definition
abnormal heart rhythm
Term
Arteriocsclerosis
Definition
thickening and hardening of the artery
Term
Atherosclerosis
Definition
thickening and hardening of the arterial wall marked by cholesterol-lipid-calcium deposits
Term
Beta Blocker
Definition
a drug used to block the response to norepinephrine bound to alpha-adrenergic receptors to reduce the smooth muscle tone in peripheral circulation and a decrease in blood pressure
Term
Bruit
Definition
abnormal swishing sound or murmur heard during auscultation of the carotid artery
Term
Cardiac Output
Definition
the product of heart rate and stroke volume; measured in liters per minute; the amount of blood that is pumped by the heart in one minute
Term
Cardiomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the heart
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the myocardium; a primary disease of heart muscle in the absence of a known underlying etiology
Term
Claudication
Definition
cramping pains in the calves due to poor circulation of blood to the muscles in the leg
Term
Club Nails
Definition
a condition affecting the fingers and toes in which proliferation of distal tissues, especially in the nail beds, results in thinking and widening of the extremities of the digits; the nails are abnormally curved and shiny
Term
Commotio Cordis
Definition
trauma to the chest wall that results in a disruption of the electrical impulses of the heart, may be fatal
Term
Congenital Heart Disease
Definition
malformation of the heart or the large blood vessels near the heart
Term
Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
condition marked by impaired cardiac pumping due to cardiomyopathy, ischemia, or myocardial infarction
Term
Cor Pulmonale
Definition
hypertrophy of the right ventricle resulting from disease of the lungs
Term
Coronary Artery Disease
Definition
narrowing of the lumen of one or more of the coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis
Term
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Definition
a blood clot that becomes lodged in a large vein
Term
Depolarization
Definition
the destruction, neutralization, or change in direction of polarity
Term
Diaphoresis
Definition
sweating
Term
Dilutional Anemia
Definition
not true anemia because total hemoglobin is normal; the amount of serum has increased in these athletes and thus "diluted out" their red blood cells
Term
Hemolysis
Definition
breakdown of red blood cells and the release of hemoglobin
Term
Hemophilia
Definition
an inherited disorder of blood coagulation characterized by a permanent tendency to hemorrhage, spontaneous or traumatic, due to a defect in the blood coagulating mechanism
Term
Holter Monitor
Definition
a device used to record prolonged electrical activity of the heart on a recorder while the patient performs activities of daily living
Term
Homan's Sign
Definition
pain in the calf when the ankle is slowly and gently dorsiflexed (with knee bent), indicative of incipient of established thrombophlebitis in the veins of the leg
Term
Hypertension
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
condition characterized by abnormally hypertrophied left ventricle in the absence of physiological conditions; the leading cause of sudden death in the U.S. of athletes under the age of 35
Term
Hypoplasia
Definition
underdevelopment of a tissue or organ, usually due to a decrease in the number of cells
Term
Long QT Syndrome
Definition
cardiac disorder marked by a long QT interval, which is characterized by syncopal episodes during physical activity
Term
Marfan's Syndrome
Definition
autosomal dominant, hereditary disorder of the connective tissue that is associated with abnormalities of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and ocular systems
Term
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
Definition
protrusion of one or both cusps of the mitral valve in the left atrium during systole
Term
Myocardial Bridging
Definition
a condition whereby the coronary artery is surrounded by the myocardium for part of its course
Term
Myocardial Infarction
Definition
heart attack
Term
Myocardial Ischemia
Definition
insufficient blood flow to the myocardium
Term
Myocarditis
Definition
inflammation of the myocardium
Term
Necropsy
Definition
postmortem examination to determine the cause of death
Term
Orthostatic Hypotension
Definition
fall in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more, associated with changes in body position; accompanied by symptoms such as light-headedness or fainting
Term
Palpitations
Definition
heart rhythm irregularities
Term
Pulmonary Embolism
Definition
an obstruction that occurs when a blood clot becomes lodged in one of the pulmonary vessels; may be fatal if the clot is not dissolved in time
Term
Raynauds Disease
Definition
intermittent attacks of ischemia of the extremities of the body, especially fingers, toes, ears, and nose; caused by specific factor such as exposure to cold or an autoimmune disorder
Term
Repolarization
Definition
the process whereby the membrane, cell, or fiber, after depolarization, is polarized again with positive charges on the outer and negative charges on the inner surface
Term
Rhabdomyolysis
Definition
paroxysmal, potentially fatal disease of the skeletal muscle characterized by the presence of myoglobin in the urine
Term
Sickle Cell Anemia
Definition
chronic, hemolytic anemia caused by a genetic defect in the hemoglobin gene, most commonly found in African-Americans; characterized by decreased red blood cell survival, microvascular occlusions due to RBC sickling, and increased susceptibility to certain infections
Term
Sphygmomanometer
Definition
an instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure indirectly, consisting of an inflatable cuff, inflating bulb, and a gauge showing the blood pressure
Term
Spontaneous Syncope
Definition
partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings
Term
Spoon Nails
Definition
malfunction of the nail in which the outer surface is concave
Term
Stroke Volume
Definition
the volume pumped out of one ventricle of the heart in a single beat
Term
Sudden Death
Definition
an unexpected death; occurring within one hour of the onset of symptoms; most often described as cardiac failure
Term
Thrombophlebitis
Definition
inflammation of a vein accompanied by the formation of a clot
Term
Thrombus
Definition
a clot in the cardiovascular system formed during life from constituents of blood
Term
Valsalva Maneuver
Definition
any forced expiratory effort against a closed airway
Term
Valvular Stenosis
Definition
narrowing of a valve
Term
Ventricular Fibrillation
Definition
coarse or fine, rapid fibrillary movements of the ventricular muscle that replace the normal contraction. This causes a failure to eject blood from the ventricle efficiently
Term
Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Definition
condition manifested by ventricular preexcitation and tachycardia as the result of electrical conduction over accessory pathways
Term
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Definition
Disorder of gastrointestinal motility with abnormal cycles of muscle contraction and relaxation
Term
Hepatic-Biliary System
Definition
System that contains the liver and gallbladder together
Term
Motility
Definition
The power of spontaneous movement
Term
Bile
Definition
The yellowish-brown or greenish fluid secreted by the liver and discharged into the duodenum
Term
Bilirubin
Definition
A yellow bile pigment found as sodium bilirubinate or as an insoluble calcium salt in gallstones, formed from hemoglobin during normal and abnormal destruction of erythrocytes by the reticuloendothelial system
Term
Jaundice
Definition
Yellowing of the skin, indicates damage to the liver
Term
Emesis
Definition
Vomiting
Term
Hematemesis
Definition
Vomiting of blood
Term
Colic
Definition
Relates to the colon; spasmodic pains in the abdomen
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation of the peritoneum, typically caused by bacterial infection either via the blood or after rupture of an abdominal organ
Term
Rigidity
Definition
The physical property of being stiff adn resisting bending
Term
Anorexia
Definition
Eating disorder that results in loss of weight, emaciation, intense fear of weight gain, and distorted body image; characterized by stringent diet restriction, refusal to eat, or purging or ingested food
Term
Prandial
Definition
During or relating to the eating of food
Term
Post Prandial
Definition
After eating food
Term
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Definition
Ulcer found in the stomach or duodenum
Term
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Definition
Inflammation of the female pelvic organs; caused by a bacterial infection
Term
Colitis
Definition
Inflammation of the colon
Term
Bowel Obstruction
Definition
Full or partial blockage of the intestines
Term
Hematochezia
Definition
Passage of bloody stools, in contradistinction to melena
Term
Hemorrhoids
Definition
A varicose condition of the external or internal rectal veins causing painful swellings at the anus
Term
Melena
Definition
Passage of tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by the intestinal juices
Term
McBurney's Point
Definition
Indicates an appendicitis; halfway point between the umbilicus and the right ASIS
Term
Ascites
Definition
Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Term
Hepatomegaly
Definition
Enlarged liver
Term
Markel's Sign
Definition
also known as jar tenderness; clinical sign where there is pain in the lower right quadrant (LRQ) of the abdomen when dropping from standing on toes to heels in a jarring landing
Term
Dyspepsia
Definition
Indigestion
Term
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Definition
Condition in which stomach acid travels up through the lower esophageal sphincter into the esophagus or even into the back of the throat
Term
Gastritis
Definition
Diffuse inflammation of the lining of the stomach
Term
Gastroenteritis
Definition
Inflammatory condition of the stomach and intestines that is usually caused by bacteria or a virus
Term
Crohn's Disease
Definition
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease that usually affects the small intestines
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the vermiform appendix
Term
Diverticulitis
Definition
Inflammation of diverticula, especially in the colon, due to fecal material penetrating the wall lining of the diverticula
Term
Splenomegaly
Definition
Abnormally enlarged spleen
Term
Kehr's Sign
Definition
Referred pain to the left shoulder indicating damage to the spleen
Term
Hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver
Term
Hepatitis A
Definition
Transmitted through contaminated food or water, oral-fecal contact
Term
Hepatitis B
Definition
Infected blood, virus is present in some bodily fluids (saliva, semen, vaginal secretions)
Term
Hepatitis C
Definition
Intravenous drug use (sharing needles), multiple sexual partners
Term
Hepatitis D
Definition
Shared needles
Term
Icteric Stage of Hepatitis
Definition
The second stage of hepatitis that begins to have all of the signs and symptoms, after 4 weeks this stage starts and lasts 6-8 weeks
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
Liver disease characterized by diffuse damage to hepatic parenchymal cells, with nodular regeneration, fibrosis, and disturbance of normal architecture
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
Gallstones
Term
Cholecystitis
Definition
Acute of chronic inflammation of the gallbladder
Term
Pancreatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the pancreas
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