Chapter 2 - Mechanism of Disease Flashcards
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benign
Noncancerous tumor.
cachexia
Describes thin and wasting away appearance.
cancer
malignant cell growth
chromosomal disorders
Abnormality of a whole or partial chromosome.
congenital disease
An inherited disease at birth that may not be experienced until later in life or fetal damage due to maternal trauma.
enteral route
Administering substances through the GI tract, including oral, feeding tubes, and rectal routes.
hyperplasia
An overgrowth of tissue in a response to a stimulus.
malignant
cancerous cell growth
malnutrition
poor nutrition
multifactorial disorders
Caused by the abnormality of many genes.
nasogastric tube (NG)
A tube that is passed through the nasal passage and into the stomach for a short-term feeding solution.
neoplasm
A new growth called a tumor.
parenteral route
Substance given by an injection.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure
The procedure for inserting a feeding tube through the abdomen and into the stomach.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
The actual tube used to administer fluids, medications, and nutrition.
single gene
Likely to be a recessive or an inherited disorder.
tissue degeneration
Tissues cannot replace the cells as efficiently with old age.
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
All nutrition is received through a vein.
trauma
Physical injury or a disturbing experience.
acquired immunity
Immunity developed over time through pathogenic exposure.
acquired immunodeficiency disorder (AIDS)
Occurs after HIV exposure after the individual’s immune system is severely compromised.
active acquired immunity
Immunity occurring when the body is exposed to a pathogen and produces antibodies to defend itself against re-exposure.
allergens
Foreign substances to which the body is hypersensitive.
allergies
Bodily reaction to an allergen exposure.