chapter 3 part 2 Flashcards

1
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Myosarcoma

A

Tumor of muscle- a type of flesh tissue

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2
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Multiple myeloma

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Tumor of bone marrow

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3
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Hematoma

A

Collection of blood; a bruise

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4
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Necropsy

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Autopsy or postmortem examination

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5
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Necrosis

A

Condition of death

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6
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Hydronephrosis

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Abnormal condition of water found in the kidney

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7
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Leukocytosis

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Abnormal condition of white blood cells

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8
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Cardiomyopathy

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Disease of heart muscle

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9
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Erythropenia

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Deficiency of red blood cells

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10
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Neutropenia

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Deficiency of neutrophils

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11
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Thrombocytopenia

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Deficiency of clotting cells

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12
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Acrophobia

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Fear of heights

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13
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Agoraphobia

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Fear of being in open crowded places

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14
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Achondroplasia

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No development of cartilage

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15
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Angioplasty

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Surgical repair if blood vessels

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16
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Blepharoptosis

A

Prolapse, sagging of eyelids

17
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Rhinorrhea

A

Discharge from the nose

18
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Arterisclerosis

A

Hardening of the arteries

19
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Laparoscope

A

Instrument to visually examine the abdomin

20
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Laparoscopy

A

Process of visual examination of the abdomen

21
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Metastasis

A

Beyond control; spreading of a cancerous tumor

22
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Hemostasis

A

Stopping the flow of blood

23
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Colostomy

A

New opening of the colon to the outside of the body

24
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Tracheostomy

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New opening of the windpipe to the outside of the body

25
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Hydrotherapy

A

Treatment with water

26
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Chemotherapy

A

Treatment with drugs

27
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Radiotherapy

A

Treatment with x-rays

28
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Laparotomy

A

Incision of the abdomen

29
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Phlebotomy

A

Incision of a vein

30
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Tracheotomy

A

Incision of the trachea

31
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Hypertrophy

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Excessive development

32
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Atrophy

A

No development

33
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Radiographer

A

One who records x-rays