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Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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a localized collection of pus

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abcess

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2
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a fibrous band that results when parts of tissue cling to the surface of adjoining organs as normal fibrous scar tissue develops in an operative site

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adhesion

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3
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immunoglobins that develop in response to an antigen; aka immune bodies; proteins that the body produces to react to and render the antigen harmless

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antibodies

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4
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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 specifi reaction

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antigen

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a one-celled microorganism that may be aerobic or anaerobic and free-living, saprophytic, parasitic, or pathogenic

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bacteria

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6
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inflammation of connective tissue

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cellulitis

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7
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the movement of cells or organisms in response to chemicals

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chemotaxis

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8
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a test to identify a pathogen and the type of treatment needed

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culture and sensitivity

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9
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a process of washing or cutting away necrotic tissue and foreign material

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debridement

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10
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separation of tissue margins, as with a scar that does not have adequate strength

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dehiscence

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passage of blood, or its formed elements, through the intact walls of blood vessels

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diapedesis

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12
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an accumulation of pus in a body cavity

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empyema

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fluid that has seeped out of tissue or capillaries because of injury or inflammation

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exudate

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14
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a tract that connects two organs or cavities to each other or to the surface of the skin

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fistula

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15
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forms of yeast and molds; microscopic plant like organisms

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fungi

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16
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intestinal parasites; also called worms, nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes

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helminths

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a substance that causes local arterioles, venules, and capillaries to dilate, resulting in an increase in blood flow to the area; released in response to injury or irritation

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histamine

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18
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increased blood flow in response to a release of histamine

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hyperemia
hyper=increased
emia=blood

19
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hardened tissue

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induration

20
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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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infection

21
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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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inflammation

22
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excessive collagen formation, often resulting in a hard, raised scar

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keloid

23
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any discontinuity of tissue

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lesion

24
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an increase in white cell count

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leukocytosis
leuko=white
cyt=cell
osis=condition

25
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a monocyte that leaves the bloodstream and moves into the tissue and becomes phagocytic

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macrophage
macro=large
phage=eat

26
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general ill feeling

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malaise

27
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also called tissue histiocytes; found in all tissues of the body; play a major role in the inflammatory process

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mast cells

28
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normal flora bacteria that take the oppurtunity to cause infection in the host

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oppurtunistic

29
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white cells with a nucleus that contains many lobes, also known as neutrophils

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polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs)

30
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also called healing by first intention; involves approximating the edges of the wound

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primary union

31
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a parasite of the phylum protoza; a single-celled microscopic member of the animal kingdom

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protozoa

32
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loaded with dead and dying neutrophils, tissue debris, and pyogenic (pus-forming) bacteria

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purulent

33
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white or yellow exudate due to death of numerous neutrophils mixed with exudate or blood fluid

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pus

34
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pus forming

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pyogenic
pyo=pus
genic=arising

35
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microscopic organisms that are intermediate between bacteria and viruses; they live in the host and are spread by lice, fleas, ticks, and mites

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Rickettsiae

36
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skin lesion resulting from fibrous connective tissue repair

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scar

37
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also called healing by secondary intention; the same process as primary union, but involving a larger degree of tissue damage and more inflammation to resolve

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secondary union

38
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a systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood; aka blood poisoning

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septicemia
septic=dirty, contaminated
emia=blood

39
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tract or opening to the surface of the body formed by a large ruptured abscess

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sinus

40
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a rapid heart rate; usually a rate over 100 beats per minute

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tachycardia
tachy=rapid
cardia=heart rate

41
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a physical or mental injury

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trauma

42
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a crater-like lesion in the skin or mucous membranes

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ulcer

43
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difficult to kill; able to produce disease

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virulent

44
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virus(es)

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