Chapter 13 Definitions Flashcards
1
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endogenous opiates
A
pain-inhibiting substance produced in the brain. These include endorphins and enkephalins
2
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psychogenic
A
pain of mental rather than physical origin
3
Q
dialysis
A
an external device that is used to assist or replace the kidney’s function of filtering blood
4
Q
hyperemia
A
a red discoloration of the skin caused by increased blood flow. The skin turns white when pressure is applied
5
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osteomyelitis
A
inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
