Conditions & Diseases Of Human Body (mine) Flashcards
Condition of narrowing of the muzzle of penis
Phimosis
An abnormal persistent, painful erection caused by disease
Priapism
Inability of body to send enough blood flow to hands and feet resulting in coldness and numbness
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Disease characterized by brain swelling and liver damage; often linked to aspirin use in children
Reye syndrome
A blind spot
Scotoma
A condition of having crossed eyes
Strabismus
formation of fibrous tissue resulting in a bent penis
peyronies disease
Genetic disease with deterioration of nerve cells resulting in early childhood death
Tay-Sachs disease
Involuntary spasms of muscles due to reduced calcium levels in the blood; results from less than normal parathyroid hormone levels
Tetany
Group of 4 heart-related congenital defects that change the flow of blood through the heart and cause a low level of oxygen in the blood
Tetralogy of Fallot
Adrenal dysfunction causing male characteristics in women
Virilism
The twisting of the intestines upon itself which causes an obstruction
Volvulus
whooping cough
pertussis
type of anemia resulting from a lack of vitamin B12 in the blood
pernicious anemia
opening between pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close at birth allowing abnormal passage of blood
patent ductus arteriosus
uncontrollable spasm or attack of symptoms that occurs over and over
paroxysm
disease of the nervous system causing muscle rigidity and tremors
Parkinson’s disease
deficiency of all (types of blood) cells
pancytopenia
a fracture where there is an angled, horizontal line across the shaft of the bone
oblique fracture
severe hypothyroidism characterized by swollen face and hands, excessively dry skin
myxedema
lack of muscle strength
myasthenia gravis
a hereditary condition of the connective tissue, which commonly affects the heart, eyes, and blood vessels; may also include enlongated extremities, fingers, and toes
Marfan syndrome
condition of abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine
lordosis
a protrusion of the intestines through the abdominal wall in the inguinal opening (i.e. groin region)
inguinal hernia
obstruction of the intestine caused when peristalsis ceases
(i.e. contractions of the intestines that
propels food through the bowel)
ileus
infection of the meibomian gland in the eyelid; sty
hordeolum
a rare condition in which there is inflammation of many nerves within the peripheral nervous system resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis; usually follows an infection such as the flu, respiratory illness or other infection.
Guillian Barre syndrome
an incomplete fracture where one side of the bone breaks and the other side is bent
greenstick fracture
hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the blood which deposits uric acid crystals in the joints;(often found in the big toe)
gout
an abrasion of the skin
excoriation
dead skin (scab) that sheds away from healthy skin following a burn
eschar
inflammation of the epicondyle (i.e. the rounded protrusion at the end of a large bone, such as the humerus)
epicondylitis
chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of airways
emphysema
abnormal condition of the blood; imbalance of blood components
dyscrasia
hereditary disorder that usually appears in early childhood; characterized by over-production of mucus in respiratory tract
cystic fibrosis (CF)
hypersecretion of the adrenal glands resulting in obesity, high blood pressure, weakness, and moon face
Cushing’s syndrome
congenital hypothyroidism resulting in dwarfed stature and decreased mental development
cretinism
enlargement of the right ventricle as a result of high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs; right ventricular failure
cor pulmonale
a fracture where there are three or more fragmentsof the bone
comminuted fracture
a fracture in the lowerend of the radius (distal end)
Colles fracture
an inherited rare condition with brain degeneration resulting in involuntary movements of limbs and facial muscles
chorea (Huntington’s Disease)
inflammation and swelling with a small mass on the edge of the eyelid resulting from a blocked meibomian gland
chalazion
acute inflammation and clotting of arteries and veins that affect the hands and feet; commonly linked to tobacco use
Buerger’s disease
condition of hardening (of the arteries due to an accumulation of) plaque (fatty substance)
atherosclerosis
incomplete dilation (of lung) (also know as a collapsed lung)
atelectasis
type of anemia caused by the inability of red bone marrow to produce red blood cells
aplastic anemia
Decrease ability to recognize familiar objects, sounds, smells and other sensory stimuli; usually caused by damage to the brain
agnosia
hyposecretion of adrenal glands resulting in weakness, weight loss, depression, and darkening of skin
Addison’s disease
a chronic dermatitis due to photosensitivity to the sun.
actinic dermatitis
