Ch 34 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
A surgical opening between the small intestine and the outside of the body
A
Ileostomy
2
Q
A portion of the spinal cord that protrudes outside of the vertebrae
A
Spina bifida
3
Q
A group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movements
A
Cerebral palsy
4
Q
An excessive amount of body fat
A
Obesity
5
Q
A plastic tube placed in a stoma
A
Tracheostomy tube
6
Q
Insufficient development of the brain
A
Developmental disability
7
Q
Damage to the inner ear resulting in a permanent lack of hearing
A
Sensorineural deafness
8
Q
A surgical opening between the colon and the outside of the body
A
Colostomy
9
Q
Tubes that drain fluid from the brain or other parts of the body
A
Shunts
10
Q
Round head with a flat occiput and slanted, wide-set eyes
A
Down syndrome
