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Chapter 2: Vocabulary Flashcards

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AIDS

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acronym for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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Allergen

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an environmental substance that causes an allergic reaction

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allergy

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the state when the immune response is too intense or hypersensitive to an environmental substance

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anoxia

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no oxygen

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antibodies

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immunoglobulins that develop that develop in response to an antigen; also called immune bodies; proteins that the body produces to react to and render the antigen harmless

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Antigens

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a cell marker that induces a state of sensitivity after coming in contact with an antibody; any substance that causes the body some type of harm, thus setting off this specific reaction.

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atrophy

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a decrease in cell size, which leads to a decrease in the size of the tissue and organ

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autoimmunity

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the state when the immune response attacks itself

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bariatrics

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the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of obesity

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benign

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having limited growth, noncancerous

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Body mass index (BMI)

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a measurement obtained by dividing the individual’s weight in pounds by his or her height in inches. A BMI scale uses these figures to determine levels of obesity

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Cachexia

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a term used to describe any individual who has an ill, thin, wasted appearance

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cancer

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any malignant tumor

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congenital

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present at birth; usually concerning a congenital anomaly or an abnormality present at birth

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degenerative

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diseases related to aging, or destruction of tissue, functions, and use.

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Dysplasia

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an alteration in size, shape, and organization of cells

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Encapsulated

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enclosed in a capsule; term used to describe benign tumors

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Enternal

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relating to the small intestine

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Gangrene

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a condition occurring when saprophytic (dead tissue-loving) bacteria become involved in necrotic tissue; loss of blood supply causes body tissue to die.

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hyperplasias

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an increase in cell number; overgrowth in response to some type of stimulus

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hypertrophy

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an increase in the size of the cell, leading to an increase in tissue and organ size.

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Hypoxia

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not enough oxygen in tissues

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immunodeficiency

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the state when the immune response is unable to defend the body due to a decrease or absence of leukocytes, primarily lymphocytes

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Infarct

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necrosis of cells or tissues due to ischemia

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Infection

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invasion of microorganisms into the tissue, causing cell or tissue injury, thus leading to the inflammatory response

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Inflammation

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a basic pathologic process of cytologic and chemical reactions that occur in the blood vessels and tissues in response to an injury or irritation; a protective immune response that is triggered by any type of injury or irritant

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Ischemia

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hypoxia of cells or tissues caused by decreased blood flow

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malignant

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deadly or progressing to death; cancerous

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metaplasia

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a cellular adaptation in which the cell changes to another type of cell

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metastasize

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to move or spread

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metastatic

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spreads from a site of origin to a secondary site in the body

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morbidity

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the state of being diseased

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Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)

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any accident where a motorized vehicle is involved; common motorized vehicle includes a bus, van, car, truck, all terrain vehicle, recreational vehicle and motorcycle.

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necrosis

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cellular death

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neoplasia

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the development of a new type of cell with an uncontrolled growth pattern

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neoplasms

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an increase in cell number, leading to an increase in tissue size; commonly called tumors

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oncology

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the study of tumors

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organ rejection

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the process in which the bodys immune system recognizes an organ (after a transplant) as foreign and attacks it, leading to organ death

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parenteral

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a delivery route for fluid for (hydration, nutrition or medications) that includes subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous administration

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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

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intravenously giving a special solution that meets the total nutritional needs of the individual

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trauma

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a physical or mental injury

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triage

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the prioritizing of care; identifying level of medical care needed based on severity of injury

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CDC

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control of disease center

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