chapter 4 diseases and conditions

Question 1

adhesions

Answer 1

abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated

Question 2

edema

Answer 2

abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces as a result of systemic disease or failure of the lymphatic system to drain tissue fluid from site

Question 3

pitting edema

Answer 3

indentation persists after release of pressure after apply small area of pressure

Question 4

febrile

Answer 4

having or showing signs of fever

Question 5

gangrene

Answer 5

death and decay of soft tissue; usually caused by circulatory obstruction or infection

Question 6

hernia

Answer 6

protrusion of any organ through the structure that normally contains it

Question 7

inflammation

Answer 7

body defense against injury, infection, allergy marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain sometimes with loss of function

Question 8

mycosis

Answer 8

any fungal infection in the body

Question 9

perforation

Answer 9

hole that completely penetrates a structure

Question 10

peritonitis

Answer 10

inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and covers its organs, usually caused by bacterial or fungi

Question 11

rupture

Answer 11

sudden breaking or bursting of a structure or organ

Question 12

septicemia

Answer 12

severe bacterial infection of the tissues that spreads to the blood; also called sepsis or blood poisoning

Question 13

supparation

Answer 13

process of forming pus